Effect of adjunctive intraoral balance appliance in the usual care of patients with chronic temporomandibular joint disorders using Korean medicine in South Korea: study protocol f... by Jae-Heung Cho, Hyungsuk Kim, Woo-Chul Shin, Se yun Kim, Whisung Cho, Jaehyun Park, Won-Seok Chung, Mi-yeon Song

“…Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles and associated structures, often leading to pain, dysfunction and a significant impact on quality of life. …”
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Role of community health workers in type 2 diabetes mellitus self-management: A scoping review. by Bonaventure Amandi Egbujie, Peter Arthur Delobelle, Naomi Levitt, Thandi Puoane, David Sanders, Brian van Wyk

“…Models of CHW care included facility linked nurse-led CHW coordination, facility-linked CHW led coordination and standalone CHW interventions without facility interaction.<h4>Conclusion</h4>CHWs play several roles in T2DM self-management, including structured education, ongoing support and health system advocacy. …”
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The Ubiquitin-Proteasome Pathway in Huntington's Disease by Siddhartha Mitra, Steven Finkbeiner

“…A number of potential mechanisms that link compromised ubiquitin-proteasome pathway function and neurodegeneration have been proposed and may offer opportunities for therapeutic intervention.…”
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AF6 regulates intestinal IgA via crosstalk between intestinal epithelial cells and immune cells in inflammatory bowel disease by Liying Lu, Keying Xu, Huiheng Qu, Lele Song, Yanan Song, Yanjun Wu, Xia Sun, Jingwen Kong, Qian Wen, Jiazheng Jiao, Zhanju Liu, Jiazeng Xia, Lixing Zhan

“…Some polar proteins have been reported to perform functions other than maintaining cell structure. In this study, we reported that the polar protein AF6 expressed by intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) can regulate the expression of MHCII in epithelial cells, thus affecting the cross dialogue between IECs and immune cells, and promoting the secretion of IgA by B cells to play a protective function. …”
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Pathological presentation of cardiac mitochondria in a rat model for chronic kidney disease. by Einat Bigelman, Lena Cohen, Genya Aharon-Hananel, Ran Levy, Zach Rozenbaum, Ann Saada, Gad Keren, Michal Entin-Meer

“…ARB treatment did not improve kidney function but markedly reduced left ventricular mass, cardiomyocytes' hypertrophy and interstitial fibrosis. …”
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NIR‐II AIEgens for High‐Contrast Intravital Fluorescence Angiography: Recent Advances and Prospects by Zhijun Zhang, Xue Li, Hao Yang, Caifa You, Kui Ren, Zengming Yang, Miaomiao Kang, Dong Wang, Ben Zhong Tang

“…Accurate visualization of vascular structures, as well as real‐time monitoring of hemodynamic parameters and molecular profiles associated with vascular function, are therefore crucial for early diagnosis and preventive interventions of vascular diseases. …”
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The Female Athlete by Schwalm LC, Bäcker S, Weisser B, Kusche-Vihrog K

“…For the entire cohort, the SBT mini values were not changed after the intervention. Interestingly, the improved vascular function correlated with greater performance gains for subjects under 45 yrs (r=-0.636; p=0.019 and r=-0.771; p=0.003). …”
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Inpatient compliance with levothyroxine timing: a clinical audit of administration practices and patient knowledge by Nadia Ibrahim, Bilal Kahara, Nehmiea Melese, Hafiz Nasir, Kamal Naser

“…Further planned interventions include flagging thyroxine for annual medication review and monitoring adherence to guidelines.…”
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Implementation of hospital antimicrobial stewardship programmes in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study from a multi-professional perspective in the Global-PPS net... by Ines Pauwels, Ann Versporten, Diane Ashiru-Oredope, Silvia Figueiredo Costa, Herberth Maldonado, Ana Paula Matos Porto, Shaheen Mehtar, Herman Goossens, Sibyl Anthierens, Erika Vlieghe

“…While the Global-PPS provided a valuable tool for education and implementation, contextual barriers often hindered the translation of findings into targeted interventions. Four themes influenced AMS implementation, “institutional support and resource allocation”, “AMS team functioning, roles, and expertise”, “adoption and integration of AMS recommendations”, and “data-driven decision-making” as a cross-cutting theme. …”
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The glymphatic system: A new insight into the understanding of neurological diseases by Junbo Liao, Zhihan An, Quan Cheng, Yaxue Liu, Yibing Chen, Zhangjie Su, Ahsan Muhammad Usman, Zhi Tang, Gelei Xiao

“…This review elaborates on the anatomical structures of the GS, including the perivascular space, aquaporin 4 (AQP4) channels, and the meningeal lymphatic system, as well as their functional dynamics, to elucidate the GS's waste clearance mechanism. …”
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Human placental mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates premature ovarian insufficiency via modulating gut microbiota and suppressing the inflammation in rats. by Shudan Liu, Ting Wang, Yuanyuan Liu, Yiwei Li, Junbai Ma, Qikuan Hu, Hao Wang, Xiaoxia Zhang

“…Then, we evaluated the effects of PMSC intervention on POI rats: Compared to the untreated MOD group, the estrous cycle of rats in the PMSC group gradually became regular, the ovarian weight and ovarian index were significantly increased, and the ovarian tissue structure was improved by showing an increase in the number of follicles and a decrease in the number of atretic follicles. …”
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Assessment of the attractiveness of a region for coffee production: the case of Karo Regency by Syahbudin Hasibuan, Zulkarnain Lubis, Sri Ariani Safitri, Zahraturrahmi Zahraturrahmi, Marizha Nurcahyani

“…Data were collected using interviews, structured questionnaires, and field observations. A total of 110 respondents participated, including farmers, community members, and agribusiness actors. …”
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Emotional processing as mechanism of change in brief good psychiatric management for borderline personality disorder: results of a randomized controlled trial by Ueli Kramer, Loris Grandjean, José Blanco Machinea, Hélène Beuchat, Setareh Ranjbar, Yves de Roten, Jean-Nicolas Despland, Philippe Conus, Stéphane Kolly

“…Conclusions Overall, brief GPM is not different from TAU in terms of reduction in borderline symptoms, but it may produce reduction in relationship problems between months 2 and 4 into the brief intervention. Change in emotional processing in an experimental context may function as mechanism of change of brief GPM. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward postoperative rehabilitation among females with rotator cuff injury: a cross-sectional study by Peng Xiao, Guilong Zhang, Wenlong Wu, Yong Huang, Bingjie Guan, Xiaoyu Tang

“…Abstract Objective Rotator cuff injuries are common shoulder disorders, particularly affecting middle-aged and older women, and postoperative rehabilitation plays a vital role in restoring function and preventing recurrence. To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to postoperative rehabilitation among female patients who had undergone rotator cuff repair surgery. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of malocclusion among students in special needs schools in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Amare Teshome Tefera, Biruk Girma Bekele, Zelalem Aniley, Aynishet Adane, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Kefyalew Ayalew Getahun, Simegnew Handebo, Semira Ali, Abebe Muche

“…Abstract Background Malocclusion is one of the most common oral health conditions globally, following dental caries and periodontal disease. It affects both function and appearance and can lead to psychological distress, social challenges, and an increased risk of dental diseases. …”
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin as a Regulatory Protease Inhibitor Modulating Inflammation and Shaping the Tumor Microenvironment in Cancer by Siyu Xiang, Liu Yang, Yun He, Feng Ding, Shuangying Qiao, Zonghua Su, Zheng Chen, Aiping Lu, Fangfei Li

“…Therefore, in this review, we have elucidated the pivotal roles of AAT in inflammation and the tumor microenvironment, including the structure and molecular properties of AAT, its molecular functions in the regulation of the inflammatory response and tumor microenvironment, and its clinical implications in cancer including its diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic intervention. …”
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TASCI—transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in patients with acute spinal cord injury to prevent neurogenic detrusor overactivity: protocol for a nationwide, randomised, sham-con... by Lucas M Bachmann, Armin Curt, Patrick Freund, Nikolai Pfender, Martin Schubert, Xavier Jordan, Margret Hund-Georgiadis, Veronika Birkhäuser, Martina D Liechti, Collene E Anderson, Sarah Baumann, Michael Baumberger, Lori A Birder, Sander M Botter, Silvan Büeler, Célia D Cruz, Gergely David, Susanne Friedl, Oliver Gross, Knut Husmann, Miriam Koschorke, Lorenz Leitner, Eugenia Luca, Ulrich Mehnert, Sandra Möhr, Freschta Mohammadzada, Katia Monastyrskaya, Helen Sadri, Andrea M Sartori, Kai Sprengel, Stephanie A Stalder, Jivko Stoyanov, Cornelia Stress, Aurora Tatu, Cécile Tawadros, Stéphanie van der Lely, Jens Wöllner, Veronika Zubler, Jürgen Pannek, Thomas M Kessler

“…Secondary outcome measures assess bladder and bowel function and symptoms, sexual function, neurological structure and function, functional independence, quality of life, as well as changes in biomarkers in the urine, blood, stool and bladder tissue. …”
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Selection of experimental animals and modeling methods in developmental dysplasia of the hip research by Yu Rao, Gonzalo Saiz-Gonzalo, Prateeksha Prateeksha, Anmin Wang, Hongxin Shi, Weiguo Wang, Chuan Li

“…Evaluation techniques such as radiography, microcomputed tomography, MRI, and ultrasound are employed to image bony and cartilaginous structures. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses provide insights into cellular and extracellular matrix changes, while gait assessments evaluate functional deficits and pain-related behaviors. …”
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The gene regulatory mechanisms shaping the heterogeneity of venom production in the Cape coral snake by Pedro G. Nachtigall, Brett R. Hamilton, Taline D. Kazandjian, Paolo Stincone, Daniel Petras, Nicholas R. Casewell, Eivind A. B. Undheim

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Effects of high intensity training and high volume training on endothelial microparticles and angiogenic growth factors. by Patrick Wahl, Felix Jansen, Silvia Achtzehn, Theresa Schmitz, Wilhelm Bloch, Joachim Mester, Nikos Werner

“…For all these measurements venous blood samples were taken pre, 0', 30', 60' and 180' after each intervention. Furthermore, in vitro experiments were performed to explore the effect of collected sera on target endothelial functions and MP uptake capacities.…”
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