Breaking the Cycle: Enhancing Cardiovascular Health in the Elderly Through Group Exercise by Lovorka Bilajac, Mihaela Marinović Glavić, Zulle Kristijan, Bilobrk Matea, Denis Juraga, Ana Jelaković, Tomislav Rukavina, Vanja Vasiljev, Bojan Jelaković

“…Key metrics, including blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip (WHR) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), and hand grip strength, were measured before and after the intervention. Results revealed significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (mean −3.4 mmHg) and pulse pressure among hypertensive participants, highlighting improved cardiovascular function. …”
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Baseline gut microbiome and metabolites are correlated with changes in alcohol consumption in participants in a randomized Zonisamide clinical trial by Liv R. Dedon, Hanshu Yuan, Jinhua Chi, Haiwei Gu, Albert J. Arias, Jonathan M. Covault, Yanjiao Zhou

“…A positive relationship between baseline fecal GABA levels and percent drinking reduction (R = 0.43, p.adj < 0.07) was identified by microbiome function prediction and confirmed by ELISA and metabolomics. …”
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Comparison of Modified Occlusal Splint, Standard Splint Protocol, and Conventional Physical Therapy in Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement with Reduction and In... by Sandro Prati, Funda Goker, Margherita Tumedei, Aldo Bruno Gianni, Massimo Del Fabbro, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia

“…Image analysis involved the evaluation of morphology and the function of intra-articular structures. Variables such as age, gender, and pre- vs. post-treatment values of VAS and TMJ locks between the three intervention categories were compared for statistical evaluations. …”
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The impact of adolescent physical activity on quality of life: a moderated mediation model by Sen Ma, Yan Gao, Liangyu Zhao, Wenze Sui, Yuke Yang, Yining Hu

“…BackgroundQuality of Life (QoL) is a crucial multi-dimensional structure in the development process of adolescents. …”
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Impact of mediterranean diet adherence on periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hussam M. Alqahtani, Nawaf Alfahad, Sohaib Shujaat, Abdullah Alghamdi, Amal Alamri, Saleh Alwatban

“…Data extraction included study characteristics, intervention details, sample sizes, and outcomes related to periodontal health. …”
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Identification and analysis of driving factors for ecosystem service bundles in Shanxi Province under multiple scenario simulations by Guofeng Dang, Guibin Li, Jinzhou Hu

“…Abstract In the context of carbon peak and energy structure transformation, ecosystem service bundle(ESB) have obvious changes. …”
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Surgical Management of Symptomatic Discoid Meniscus: A Case Report and Review of Outcomes by Gaurav Arora, Kuru Parvir, Angad Jolly, Anshu Anand Kantroo, Joy Hasmukhbhai Patel, Yash Chaliawala

“…Advanced imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is crucial for diagnosing discoid meniscus and assessing associated tears, as traditional X-rays offer limited diagnostic value. Surgical intervention, typically through arthroscopy, is often required for symptomatic cases to remove damaged tissue while preserving functional meniscal structures, preventing long-term joint degeneration. …”
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The experience of social isolation in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis: a qualitative study by Keke Diao, Jiajia Wang, Yijia Huang, Yanjun Zhang, Dingshuo Guo, Luke Zhang, Yan Shan

“…Abstract Background Social isolation(SI), as a negative psychological state, can aggravate sleep disturbances and deterioration of renal function, seriously jeopardizing physical health, which is particularly prominent in peritoneal dialysis(PD) patients. …”
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Knee Osteoarthritis Detection and Classification Using Autoencoders and Extreme Learning Machines by Jarrar Amjad, Muhammad Zaheer Sajid, Ammar Amjad, Muhammad Fareed Hamid, Ayman Youssef, Muhammad Irfan Sharif

“…Background/Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent disorder affecting both older adults and younger individuals, leading to compromised joint function and mobility. Early and accurate detection is critical for effective intervention, as treatment options become increasingly limited as the disease progresses. …”
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Parents' Distress and Demands for Children With Cancer‐Related Cognitive Impairment in Western China: A Qualitative Study by Tao Liu, LiFang Xu, Yuqing Shen, Zefang Chen, Juan Yao, Lin Mo

“…From the perspective of parents, this study aimed to explore the distress and demands faced by children with cancer‐related cognitive impairment, to provide references for developing targeted intervention strategies for cancer children. Methods We used a purposeful sampling method to conduct semi‐structured interviews with the parents of 18 children with cancer‐related cognitive impairment. …”
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Biopsychosocial Determinants for Total Knee Replacement Decisions Among Older Adults With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review by Chia Voon Lim BSc, Deepashini Harithasan PhD, Mohd Azzuan Bin Ahmad PhD, Normala Mesbah PhD, Saravana Kumar PhD, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh PhD

“…Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common surgical intervention for older adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA). …”
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Comparative analysis of ground reaction forces and spatiotemporal gait parameters in older adults with sway-back posture and chronic low back pain: a cross-sectional study by Fatemeh Esmaeilpour, Amir Letafatkar, Mohammad Taghi Karimi, Mehdi Khaleghi, Giacomo Rossettini, Jorge Hugo Villafañe

“…Abstract Background Gait alterations associated with postural deviations are a significant factor contributing to functional limitations in older adults. Among these, sway-back posture has been linked to chronic low back pain (CLBP), defined as pain persisting for more than three months. …”
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Unravelling critical burnout syndrome in Chinese hospitals a network analysis of the Maslach burnout inventory human services survey by Mayangzong Bai, Tiantian Jing, Sisi Li, Zhiruo Zhang

“…Furthermore, the MCFA results established structural invariance for the three-factor 20-item model. …”
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Evaluation of Clinical Efficiency of Cardioprotective Therapy in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by I. D. Astrakhantseva, A. S. Vorobyov, K. Yu. Nikolayev, I. A. Urvantseva

“…The combined use of atorvastatin 80 mg/day for a month from the onset of STEMI and a single intravenous injection of metoprolol tartrate (5–15 mg) in the acute phase of STEMI before PCI showed the most significant effects in the prevention of the development of structural and functional myocardial disorders and clinically severe heart failure, and also caused the minimal serum activity of cardiomarkers in the third group of patients in comparison with the first and second groups of patients without this drug combination. …”
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InsNet-CRAFTY v1.0: integrating institutional network dynamics powered by large language models with land use change simulation by Y. Zeng, C. Brown, C. Brown, M. Byari, J. Raymond, T. Schmitt, M. Rounsevell, M. Rounsevell, M. Rounsevell

“…<p>To foster sustainable land use and management, it is crucial – but challenging – to enhance our understanding of how policy interventions influence decision-making actors and how these interactions can be effectively modelled. …”
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A multimodal MRI-based machine learning framework for classifying cognitive impairment in cerebral small vessel disease by Guihan Lin, Weiyue Chen, Yongkang Geng, Bo Peng, Surui Liu, Minjiang Chen, Chunying Pang, Pengjun Chen, Chenying Lu, Zhihan Yan, Shuiwei Xia, Yakang Dai, Jiansong Ji

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Innovative nebulization delivery of lipid nanoparticle-encapsulated siRNA: a therapeutic advance for Staphylococcus aureus-induced pneumonia by Meiqi Meng, Yue Li, Jiachao Wang, Xiaonan Han, Xuan Wang, Hongru Li, Bai Xiang, Cuiqing Ma

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Psychosocial challenges among Asian adolescents and young adults with cancer: a scoping review by Yihui Wei, Panpan Xiao, Weishang Deng, Cho Lee Wong, Chun-Kit Ngan, Winnie Wan-Yee Tso, Alex Wing-Kwan Leung, Herbert Ho-Fung Loong, Chi Kong Li, Alexandre Chan, Yin Ting Cheung

“…Information of included studies was summarized and aggregated using structured forms based on Joanna Briggs Institute’s (JBI) data extraction form. …”
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The association of illness perception and related factors with treatment adherence among chronic hemodialysis patients with cardio-renal syndrome in Yemen by Adel Omar Laradhi, Adel Omar Laradhi, Yan Shan, Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi, Nahed Ahmed Hussien, Eman Ragab, Mikiyas Amare Getu, Galal Al-Bani, Mohamed Elsayed Allawy

“…BackgroundPatients’ illness perceptions are cognitive representations or beliefs structured around their condition. These perceptions have been associated with several important outcomes, including functional recovery and treatment adherence.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the association between illness perception and related factors with treatment adherence among hemodialysis patients with cardio-renal syndrome in Yemen.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at two dialysis centers in Hadhramout Governorate, Yemen, from February to May 2021. …”
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Clinical characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder comorbid with obsessive -compulsive personality disorder: subtype implications by Ayse Dondu, Levent Sevincok

“…BackgroundObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by persistent obsessions and compulsions that lead to significant distress and functional impairment. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) frequently co-occurs in individuals with OCD and has been identified in several studies as the most prevalent personality disorder within this population. …”
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