Applications of augmented reality in cardiology till 2024: a comprehensive review of innovations and clinical impacts by Ibthisam Ismail Sharieff, Diviya Bharathi Ravikumar, Shashvat Joshi, Barath Prashanth Sivasubramanian, Rajat Gupta, Yash Garg, Umabalan Thirupathy, Ragavendar Saravanabavanandan, Siva Naga Yarrarapu, Vikramaditya R. Samala Venkata

“…AugR has revolutionized cardiology by enhancing the understanding of cardiac structure and function. This review highlights its applications in diagnosis, surgical planning, cardiac procedures, training, rehabilitation, and the future impact of AugR-related technology.MethodsThis review compiles original research and review articles on AugR in cardiology from PubMed till 2024.ResultsAdvancements in visualization and image processing techniques facilitate the development of AugR tools using holographic displays, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and pre-surgical planning. …”
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The relationship between physical activity and Internet addiction among Chinese adolescents: exploring latent profile analysis and multi-level mediating mechanisms by Jiamin Zhu, Yutong Zhai, Xiaotong Yuan, Zhiyong Zhang, Xiaoping Meng, Xiaoping Meng

“…Given this, the present study, employing structural equation modeling (SEM), delineated the factor structures and predictive relationships among physical activity, family cohesion, prosocial behavior, and Internet addiction. …”
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Super-enhancers in immune system regulation: mechanisms, pathological reprogramming, and therapeutic opportunities by Xin Lai, Caizhi Li, Xinglinzi Tang, Xinyi Luo, Feiyan Wu, Yuhong Liang, Bihui Huang, Hang Li, Hang Li

“…Super-enhancers (SEs) are dynamic chromatin structures that function as epigenetic hubs, orchestrating cell-type-specific transcriptional programs crucial for immune cell differentiation, functional specialization, and adaptive responses. …”
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Three-level global resource allocation model for HIV control: A hierarchical decision system approach by Semu Mitiku Kassa

“…When the impact of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is included in the model, it has been shown that the objective function of the lower level decision making structure is a non-convex minimization problem in the allocation variables even if all the production functions for the intervention programs are assumed to be linear.…”
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Incidental imaging detection of Kartagener syndrome in a female: A case report by Natasha Dhakal, MBBS, Prajwal Dahal, MD

“…The underlying pathophysiology involves reduced ciliary motility due to defects in ciliary structure and function within the respiratory tract and fallopian tubes. …”
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Hallmarks of aging: middle-aging hypovascularity, tissue perfusion and nitric oxide perspective on healthspan by Teow J. Phua

“…Key evidence suggests a systemic connection between the endocrine system (specifically sex hormones), endogenous NO deficiency, and the vascular system, which serves as a network of microvascular structures crucial for tissue perfusion functions at cellular level. …”
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Epithelial stem cells from human small bronchi offer a potential for therapy of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisResearch in context by Zeyu Liu, Qi Zheng, Zhoubin Li, Moli Huang, Cheng Zhong, Ruize Yu, Rong Jiang, Haotian Dai, Jingyuan Zhang, Xiaohua Gu, Yongle Xu, Chunwei Li, Shan Shan, Feng Xu, Yue Hong, Tao Ren

“…Summary: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fibrosing interstitial pneumonia with restrictive ventilation. Recently, the structural and functional defects of small airways have received attention in the early pathogenesis of IPF. …”
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Bupropion for the treatment of apathy in Huntington's disease: A multicenter, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, prospective crossover trial. by Harald Gelderblom, Torsten Wüstenberg, Tim McLean, Lisanne Mütze, Wilhelm Fischer, Carsten Saft, Rainer Hoffmann, Sigurd Süssmuth, Peter Schlattmann, Erik van Duijn, Bernhard Landwehrmeyer, Josef Priller

“…In addition, we investigated the effect of bupropion on brain structure as well as brain responses and functional connectivity during reward processing in a gambling task using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).…”
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High level of soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors is associated with lower residual diuresis volume in patients on hemodialysis: An exploratory study. by Gabriele Teixeira Gonçalves, Luciana Martins de Mello Santos, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Jaqueline de Paula Chaves Freitas, Jousielle Márcia Santos, Joyce Noelly Vitor Santos, Fidelis Antônio da Silva Junior, Frederico Lopes Alves, Vanessa Gomes Brandão, Emílio Henrique Barroso Maciel, Maria Cecília S M Prates, Borja Sañudo, Redha Taiar, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo, Vanessa Pereira Lima, Henrique Silveira, Victor Lacerda Gripp, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda

“…Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is characterized by any persistent alteration or abnormality in kidney structure or function lasting over ninety days [1]. …”
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Sleep problems from age two to five years and neurological outcome in children born extremely preterm: a cross-sectional study by Kristine Marie Stangenes, Kristine Marie Stangenes, Mari Hysing, Maria Vollsæter, Irene Bircow Elgen, Trond Markestad, Bjørn Bjorvatn, Bjørn Bjorvatn

“…Children with Full scale IQ < 85 were at increased risk of general sleep problems (adjusted odds ratio - aOR 1.8), as well as nighttime awakenings (aOR 2.8), and early morning awakenings (OR 2.9), but not for difficulty falling asleep compared to those with higher IQ levels.EPT children with moderate to severe NDD (NDD 2 and 3) showed a higher prevalence of general sleep problems [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 3.9], nighttime awakenings (aOR 4.8), and early morning awakenings (OR 7.9) compared to those with no NDD (NDD 0).ConclusionGeneral and specific sleep problems were associated with low cognitive function and moderate to severe NDD. Our findings underscore the importance of addressing sleep within a comprehensive care framework for EPT children and highlight the need for addressing and target interventions for sleep problems.…”
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A global call to action: strengthening strategies to combat dysglycemia and improve public health outcomes by Krish Hirani, Krish Hirani, Brody Sundheim, Brody Sundheim, Mateo Blaschke, Mateo Blaschke, Joana R. N. Lemos, Joana R. N. Lemos, Joana R. N. Lemos, Rahul Mittal, Rahul Mittal, Rahul Mittal

“…This practice paper presents a strategic, multi-level framework addressing dysglycemia through evidence-based interventions. Effective measures include promoting low-glycemic diets, structured physical activity, and continuous glucose monitoring technologies to enhance self-management. …”
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Stretchable wireless optoelectronic synergistic patches for effective wound healing by Qian Wang, Siyuan Cai, Guang Yao, Liyuan Zhang, Wenhao Lou, Youxin Chen, Qingqing Li, Maowen Xie, Xingyi Gan, Chenzheng Zhou, Taisong Pan, Min Gao, Kangning Zhao, Zhen Cai, Yuan Lin

“…Mechanistically, optoelectronic synergistic intervention enhances the secretion of vascular endothelial marker proteins and growth factors, and stabilizes mitochondrial function during oxidative stress. …”
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Glucose metabolism impairment in major depressive disorder by Fanhao Meng, Jing Wang, Long Wang, Wei Zou

“…These impairments may result from mechanisms including insulin resistance, hyperglycemia-induced damage, oxidative stress, astrocyte abnormalities, and mitochondrial dysfunction, leading to insufficient energy supply, altered synaptic plasticity, neuronal cell death, and functional and structural damage to reward networks. …”
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Acupuncture treatment of vascular cognitive impairment through peripheral nerve stimulation pathway: a scoping review by Xinming Yang, Xinming Yang, Bo Li, Bo Li, Bo Li, Linna Wu, Ying Cui, Ying Cui

“…A comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Embase, was conducted, including 79 studies on acupuncture interventions for VCI. Acupoints and their underlying anatomical structures related to peripheral nerves were summarized, and the potential pathways of acupuncture effects via different peripheral nerves were explored.ResultsThe results showed that acupuncture, by stimulating specific acupoints on the head, face, torso, and limbs, significantly affects peripheral nerve networks, including the cervical, lumbar, and sacral plexuses, thoracic nerves, vagus nerve, trigeminal nerve and its branches. …”
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Elucidating ATP’s role as solubilizer of biomolecular aggregate by Susmita Sarkar, Saurabh Gupta, Chiranjit Mahato, Dibyendu Das, Jagannath Mondal

“…Proteins occurring in significantly high concentrations in cellular environments (over 100 mg/ml) and functioning in crowded cytoplasm, often face the prodigious challenges of aggregation which are the pathological hallmark of aging and are critically responsible for a wide spectrum of rising human diseases. …”
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Review: Enhancing the Bioavailability and Stability of Anthocyanins for the Prevention and Treatment of Central Nervous System-Related Diseases by Lan Zhang, Yan Wang, Yalong Cao, Fangxu Wang, Fang Li

“…Central nervous system diseases are highly complex in terms of etiology and pathogenesis, making their treatment and interventions for them a major focus and challenge in neuroscience research. …”
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Behavioral intention to use electronic cigarettes in the Philippines: The role of social influence, knowledge, price and health impact. by Zachariah John A Belmonte, Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Pamela Eyre R Victoria, Maela Madel L Cahigas, Reny Nadlifatin, Ma Janice J Gumasing

“…Interestingly, perceived usefulness did not have a significant effect, challenging assumptions about the importance of functional benefits in driving e-cigarette adoption. …”
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Determination of the processes driving the acquisition of immunity to malaria using a mathematical transmission model. by João A N Filipe, Eleanor M Riley, Christopher J Drakeley, Colin J Sutherland, Azra C Ghani

“…Understanding the effector mechanisms underlying these two immune functions will assist in the design of transmission-reducing interventions against malaria.…”
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A new approach to cultural scripts of trauma sequelae assessment: The sample case of Switzerland. by Rahel Bachem, Amelie Mazza, David J Eberle, Andreas Maercker

“…<h4>Method</h4>Five semi-structured focus groups were conducted with psychotraumatologists (n = 8) and Swiss trauma survivors (n = 7). …”
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Moderate exercise improves semen quality by enhancing antioxidant and micronutrient levels in obese men by Alaa Sajid Shukur, Nihad Nejres Hilal

“…Semen parameters, including volume, count, motility, and morphology, were also evaluated after 12 weeks of structured moderate-intensity physical activity. Results Biochemical profiling revealed significant elevations in serum CoQ10 (p = 0.04), GSH (p = 0.006), and vitamin D (p = 0.009) following exercise intervention. …”
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