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Lower energy intake associated with higher risk of cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease patients on a low-protein diets
ObjectiveAn increasing number of studies shown that inadequate energy intake causes an increase in adverse incidents in chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
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Establishing evidence criteria for implementation strategies in the US: a Delphi study for HIV services
BackgroundThere are no criteria specifically for evaluating the quality of implementation research and recommending implementation strategies likely...
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Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet: What Effects on Lipid Metabolism?
Purpose of ReviewThis review aims to critically examine how VLCKD affects plasma lipoprotein, lipid and cholesterol metabolism. Cardiovascular...
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Predictors of parent self-monitoring patterns in a family-based behavioral weight loss treatment program
ObjectiveSelf-monitoring dietary intake is a critical component of family-based intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment for pediatric...
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Clinical characteristics and factors associated with survival rate of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer attending at a Tertiary Hospital in Somalia
BackgroundA few studies regarding the epidemiology and risk factors of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) are reported from Sub-Saharan...
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Identifying the Determinants of Hookah Smoking Among the Youth; A Mixed-Methods Study
Hookahs have been rising in popularity in the United States (U.S.) especially among the youth yet not much research has been carried out to...
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Characterization of obesity-related diseases and inflammation using single cell immunophenoty** in two different diet-induced obesity models
BackgroundObesity is a growing problem worldwide and a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. The accumulation of adipose tissue leads to the...
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Imaging-based body fat distribution and diabetic retinopathy in general US population with diabetes: an NHANES analysis (2003–2006 and 2011–2018)
BackgroundLimited studies have investigated the correlation between fat distribution and the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the general...
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Effects of short-chain fatty acid-butyrate supplementation on expression of circadian-clock genes, sleep quality, and inflammation in patients with active ulcerative colitis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe regulation of the circadian clock genes, which coordinate the activity of the immune system, is disturbed in inflammatory bowel disease...
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Carbon-ion radiotherapy alone vs. standard dose photon radiation with carbon-ion radiotherapy boost for high-grade gliomas: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the survival outcome and side effects in patients with primary high-grade glioma (HGG) who received carbon ion...
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The addition of mycoprotein to a mixed-meal impacts postprandial glucose kinetics without altering blood glucose concentrations: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundMycoprotein is a high-fibre food previously shown to reduce postprandial glucose concentrations when ingested within a mixed-meal. We...
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Association between body mass index and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The continuous decline of human semen quality during the past decades has drawn much concern globally. Previous studies have suggested a link between...
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Biomonitoring of atmospheric heavy metals in native lichen Xanthoria parietina around Salda Lake (Burdur – Turkey), a special environmental protection area
Exposure to air pollutants negatively affects human health as well as the ecosystem. The target study area, Salda Lake, which is a special...
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Association of low adherence to weekly cisplatin with outcomes in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline recommends consideration of weekly cisplatin as an alternative option for...
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Association between neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) and depression symptoms among the United States adults: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundDepression acts as a noteworthy worldwide public health challenge. Identifying accessible biomarkers is crucial for early diagnosis and...
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Investigating distinct clinical features and constructing a nomogram model for survival probability in adults with cerebellar high-grade gliomas
BackgroundThe clinical features of cerebellar high-grade gliomas (cHGGs) in adults have not been thoroughly explored. This large-scale,...
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Nuclear alpha-synuclein accelerates cell senescence and neurodegeneration
BackgroundThe progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is related to ageing. The accumulation of nuclear alpha-synuclein (α-syn) may accelerate the...
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eHSP90α in front-line therapy in EGFR exon 19 deletion and 21 Leu858Arg mutations in advanced lung adenocarcinoma
PurposeExtracellular heat shock protein 90 AA1(eHSP90α) is intricately linked to tumor progression and prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the...
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The associations between the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and all-cause, cancer-specific, and cardiovascular mortality in the U.S. population: a large-scale pooled survey
BackgroundPrevious studies have reported a close association between the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and various conditions. However, the...
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The managers' perspectives on service providing in women's harm reduction centers during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed method study
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for managers overseeing women's harm reduction centers. This study seeks to capture...