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Efficacy of relational agents for loneliness across age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health concern. Although previous interventions have had some success in mitigating loneliness, the field is...
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Managing abdominal cocoon syndrome complicated by intestinal necrosis and unexpected amelioration of depression after surgery: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal cocoon is a very uncommon yet dangerous cause of intestinal obstruction.
Case presentationWe present a case of a 62-year-old...
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Cervical cystic hygroma in adults: a case report
BackgroundsManifestation of cystic hygroma in adulthood is very rare. The rarity of cystic hygroma in adults has caused problems in its diagnosis and...
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Regional Multidimensional Attitudes Towards Immigration: Evidence from the European Social Survey Using Small Area Estimation
The present article is the first empirical investigation of attitudes towards immigration in Europe via small area estimation providing reliable...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the...
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The Impact of Compassion Writing Interventions on Body Dissatisfaction, Self-Compassion, and Fat Phobia
ObjectivesBody dissatisfaction is a prevalent concern among women in the United States. Self-compassion writing interventions have been found to...
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The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They are also more vulnerable to sleep problems...
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Environmental Oxidative Stress – Environmental Sources of ROS
Environmental factors are known sources for oxidative stress. In consequence of the numerous influences that define our environment, environmental...
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Endogenous Oxidant-Generating Systems
Although organisms respiring air oxygen use their energy sources in an optimal way they are threatened by the compulsory formation of reactive oxygen...
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Low Molecular Weight Antioxidants
Low molecular weight antioxidants are an important part of the antioxidative defense mechanisms of cells and organisms. This chapter gives a short...
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Modulation of Cellular Signaling Processes by Reactive Oxygen Species
Exposure of cells to reactive oxygen species (ROS) may result not only in cell death by excessive oxidation of biomolecules but also cause the...
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Glutathione
Glutathione is the most abundant non-protein thiol in cells. It is a tripeptide with two important structural features: the thiol group and the...
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The Broad Spectrum of Responses to Oxidative Stress in Proliferating Cells
Proliferating mammalian cells exhibit a broad spectrum of responses to oxidative stress, depending on the stress level encountered. Very low levels...
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Beyond the diagnosis of drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Norway: patients’ experiences before, during and after treatment
BackgroundThis study aims to explore the varied experiences of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Norway. The study emphasizes challenges...
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Application of soil magnetometry and geochemical methods to investigate soil contamination with antimony
The aim of the study was an assessment of the pollution level and identification of the antimony sources in soils in areas subjected to industrial...
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Instrumental Support: Accounts from Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This qualitative study used an inclusive and participatory research approach to examine the perspectives of people with intellectual and...
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Impact of low molecular weight organic acids on heavy metal(loid) desorption in biochar-amended paddy soil
Low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are important soil components and play a key role in regulating the geochemical behavior of heavy...
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Chemical Modifications of Biomolecules by Oxidants
There is strong evidence in support of the oxidation of biomolecules during normal physiology and under conditions of environmental or pathological...
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Independent and joint associations of multiple metals exposure with vital capacity index: a cross-sectional study in Chinese children and adolescents
ObjectiveThe current study aimed to explore the relationships between urinary metals and vital capacity index (VCI) in 380 children and adolescents...
