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Effects of Jianpi Lishi Jiedu granules on colorectal adenoma patients after endoscopic treatment: study protocol for a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
BackgroundColorectal adenomas (CRAs) are precancerous lesions of the large intestine presenting as colorectal polyps. At present, the conventional...
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New advances in medical management of dry eye: optimizing treatment strategies for enhanced relief
PurposeDry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent ocular surface disease that is conventionally characterized by tear film hyperosmolarity and instability....
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Salivary changes in chronic kidney disease and in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectivesThis study is aimed at describing changes in salivary flow rate and ionic composition present in the saliva of chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
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aEEG in the first 3 days after extremely preterm delivery relates to neurodevelopmental outcomes
ObjectivesInvestigate relationships between aEEG in the first 72 h in extremely preterm infants with 1) infant, medical, and environmental factors,...
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Role of cardiovascular computed tomography parameters and lungs findings in predicting severe COVID-19 patients: a single-centre retrospective study
BackgroundDuring the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, most patients experienced various respiratory and cardiovascular problems, and...
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Psychophysical chemosensory dysfunction in eating disorders: a qualitative systematic review
PurposePatients with chemosensory dysfunction experience significant quality of life disruptions, including reduced enjoyment of eating. While...
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Correlation analysis of differentially expressed long non-coding RNA HOTAIR with PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway and inflammation in patients with osteoarthritis and the effect of baicalin intervention
ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the correlation of long non-coding RNA HOX transcript antisense RNA (lncRNA HOTAIR) with the PTEN/PI3K/AKT...
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Exogenous Ketone Supplements in Athletic Contexts: Past, Present, and Future
The ketone bodies acetoacetate (AcAc) and β-hydroxybutyrate (βHB) have pleiotropic effects in multiple organs including brain, heart, and skeletal...
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Prevalence of dyslipidaemia within Polish nurses. Cross-sectional study - single and multiple linear regression models and ROC analysis
BackgroundMaintaining good health is vital not only for own well-being, but also to ensure high-quality patient care. The aim of this study was to...
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Patient journey and resources map** to implement a praziquantel mass drug administration program for children aged 5 years and below in resource-limited settings
BackgroundThe early childhood development of millions of children in some low- and medium-income countries may be compromised by schistosomiasis...
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The effects of phosphocreatine disodium salts plus blueberry extract supplementation on muscular strength, power, and endurance
BackgroundNumerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of creatine supplementation for improvements in exercise performance. Few studies, however,...
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Study protocol for a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effect of the use of Xylitol gum in the prevention of caries lesions in children living in Ladakh—the Caries Prevention Xylitol in Children (CaPreXCh) trial
BackgroundXylitol use is reported to be able to reduce dental plaque amount and cariogenic bacteria and, as a consequence, the caries increment. Only...
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High sucrose consumption decouples intrinsic and synaptic excitability of AgRP neurons without altering body weight
Background/ObjectiveAs the obesity epidemic continues, the understanding of macronutrient influence on central nervous system function is critical...
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Glucose-level dependent brain hypometabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity
BackgroundMetabolic syndrome and its individual components lead to wide-ranging consequences, many of which affect the central nervous system. In...
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound: a comprehensive review of safety in children
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has been increasingly used in pediatric radiology practice worldwide. For nearly two decades, CEUS applications...
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Single-cell immunophenoty** of the fetal immune response to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in late gestation
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of pregnant women have been infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2...
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Development of a risk prediction model for incident hypertension in Japanese individuals: the Hisayama Study
The identification of individuals at high risk of develo** hypertension can be of great value to improve the efficiency of primary prevention...
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Post-COVID-19 global health strategies: the need for an interdisciplinary approach
For survivors of severe COVID-19 disease, having defeated the virus is just the beginning of an uncharted recovery path. What follows after the acute...
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Effects of physical training on functional, clinical, morphological, behavioural and psychosocial outcomes in post-COVID-19 infection: COVID-19 and REhabilitation study (CORE-study)—a study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic remains ongoing, with a significant number of survivors who have experienced moderate to severe clinical conditions...
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A comparison of the different anthropometric indices for assessing malnutrition among older people in Turkey: a large population-based screening
ObjectiveDue to an increase in aging worldwide, assessment of the nutritional status of older people becomes an important matter. Malnutrition in...