Impact of alcoholic extract from sea cucumber (Holothuria parva) on letrozole–induced polycystic ovary syndrome in adult female rats by Samaneh Askari, Mohammad Reza Jafarzadeh Shirazi, Masoumeh Ahmadi, Arezoo Khoradmehr, Nadiar M. Mussin, Asset A. Kaliyev, Farzad Mohammad Rezazadeh, Mohammad Dadpasand Taromsari, Ali Bustani, Nader Tanideh, Kulyash R. Zhilisbayeva, Amin Tamadon

“…Objective: To explore the potential therapeutic impact of an alcoholic extract derived from the sea cucumber (Holothuria parva) on letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adult female Sprague-Dawley rats. …”
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The gut-liver axis mechanism of increased susceptibility to non-alcoholic fatty disease in female offspring rats with prenatal caffeine exposure by Qian Wang, Xiaoqian Lu, Wen Hu, Cong Zhang, Kexin Liu, Kai Tong, Kaiqi Chen, Hui Wang

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Differential impact of minimum unit pricing on alcohol consumption between Scottish men and women: controlled interrupted time series analysis by Peter Anderson, Eileen F S Kaner, Jakob Manthey, Jürgen Rehm, Amy O'Donnell, Eva Jané Llopis

“…Objective To assess the immediate impact of the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland on alcohol consumption and whether the impact differed by sex, level of alcohol consumption, age, social grade and level of residential deprivation of respondents.Design Primary controlled interrupted time series analysis and secondary before-and-after analysis of the impact of introducing MUP in Scotland using alcohol consumption data for England as control.Setting Data from Kantar Worldpanel’s Alcovision survey, a continuous retrospective online timeline follow-back diary survey of the previous week’s alcohol consumption.Participants 53 347 women and 53 143 men.Interventions Introduction of a minimum price of 50 pence per UK unit (6.25 pence/g) for the sale of alcohol in Scotland on 1 May 2018.Main outcome measures Number of grams of alcohol consumed per week, in total, in off-trade (eg, at home) and in on-trade (eg, in pubs, restaurants).Results Primary interrupted time series analyses found that the introduction of MUP was associated with a drop in reported weekly total alcohol consumption of 5.94 g (95% CI 1.29 to 10.60), a drop in off-trade consumption of 3.27 g (95% CI −0.01 to 6.56) and a drop in on-trade consumption of 2.67 g (95% CI −1.48 to 6.82). …”
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NAFPD exacerbation by hyperlipidemia combined with hyperuricemia: a pilot rat experiment in lipidomics by Jingyun Li, Jingyun Li, Yongjian Chen, Shilin Li, Guorong Lyu, Guorong Lyu, Furong Yan, Jiajing Guo, Jing Cheng, Yun Chen, Jiaojiao Lin, Yating Zeng

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Exploring Caregivers’ Perceptions on the Impact of Nyaope and Alcohol Use on Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Qualitative Investigation by Hulisani Matakanye, Takalani Grace Tshitangano

“…The study reveals that nyaope and alcohol use significantly impede TB treatment adherence. …”
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Hubungan Kadar Trigliserida dan Kolesterol-HDL Terhadap Kadar Alanine Aminotransferase pada Pasien Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Bayu Gemilang, Yanwirasti ., Saptino Miro

“…SM dipercaya merupakan faktor utama penyebab <em>Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease </em>(NAFLD). NAFLD merupakan penyakit hati kronik yang nantinya dapat menyebabkan fibrosis sel-sel hepar dan juga keganasan. …”
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Bioactive 3D-Shaped Wound Dressings Synthesized from Bacterial Cellulose: Effect on Cell Adhesion of Polyvinyl Alcohol Integrated In Situ by Marlon Osorio, Jorge Velásquez-Cock, Luz Marina Restrepo, Robín Zuluaga, Piedad Gañán, Orlando J. Rojas, Isabel Ortiz-Trujillo, Cristina Castro

“…We investigated wound dressing composites comprising fibrils of bacterial cellulose (BC) grown by fermentation in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) followed by physical crosslinking. The reference biointerface, neat BC, favoured adhesion of fibroblasts owing to size exclusion effects. …”
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Sociodemographic Determinants, Early Maladaptive Schemas, and Childhood Traumas Increase the Risk of Substance and/or Alcohol Use in Women: A Case–Control Study by Cinar Ozgu, Ergin Isil

“…In this case–control study, to determine the effect of early maladaptive schemas and childhood traumas under risk of alcohol and substance use in women was aimed. The case group of this study consisted of 40 women diag- nosed with alcohol use disorder and/or substance use disorder in Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Centers (AMATEMs) and the control group consisted of 80 women with no diagnosis of alcohol use disorder and/or substance use disorder in Mother and Child Health and Family Planning (ACSAP) Center in a city. …”
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Using drinking data and pharmacokinetic modeling to calibrate transport model and blind deconvolution based data analysis software for transdermal alcohol biosensors by Zheng Dai, I.G. Rosen, Chuming Wang, Nancy Barnett, Susan E. Luczak

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Parallel randomised trial testing community fibrosis assessment for suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: outcomes from LOCATE-NAFLD by Sanjeewa Kularatna, James O'Beirne, Adrian Barnett, Patricia C Valery, Elizabeth Powell, Ingrid J Hickman, Ruth Tulleners, David Brain, Katherine Stuart, Carolyn McIvor, Elen Witness, Melanie Aikebuse

“…Objective Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is estimated to affect a third of Australian adults, and its prevalence is predicted to rise, increasing the burden on the healthcare system. …”
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Effects of different white nanomaterials on pH response ability and physicochemical performance of anthocyanin-loaded carboxymethyl cellulose-polyvinyl alcohol films by Yuqian Li, Xue Yang, Yunfei Zou, Huixuan Zhang, Ying Zhou, Qiujin Zhu, Yuanyuan Liu, Zhengcong Wang

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Free Cholesterol‐Induced Liver Injury in Non‐Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Mechanisms and a Therapeutic Intervention Using Dihydrotanshinone I by Jia‐Wen Shou, Juncai Ma, Xuchu Wang, Xiao‐Xiao Li, Shu‐Cheng Chen, Byung‐Ho Kang, Pang‐Chui Shaw

“…Abstract Build‐up of free cholesterol (FC) substantially contributes to the development and severity of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here, we investigate the specific mechanism by which FC induces liver injury in NAFLD and propose a novel therapeutic approach using dihydrotanshinone I (DhT). …”
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The association between tobacco and alcohol use and health outcomes in individuals living with diabetes and prediabetes in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by S J Mulder, T Chivese, C O Egbe

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Asymptomatic Intestinal Malrotation Progressing to Midgut Volvulus in a Decompensated Alcoholic Cirrhotic Adult: A Rare Scenario Requiring Special Considerations by Vatche Melkonian, Pablo Quadri, Chintalapati R. Varma, Mustafa Nazzal, Henry B. Randall, Minh-Tri J. P. Nguyen

“…Observation continued as his liver disease improved with alcohol cessation (Child-Pugh class A, MELD score 8). …”
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How drinking motives mediate associations between sexual orientation and indicators of alcohol use – a study among young Swiss men by Matthias Wicki, Matthias Wicki, Simon Marmet, Joseph Studer, Joseph Studer, Kim Bloomfield, Kim Bloomfield, Kim Bloomfield, Gerhard Gmel, Gerhard Gmel, Gerhard Gmel, Gerhard Gmel

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Cross-contamination Risks in Dry Produce Packinghouses: Efficacy of Alcohol-based Sanitizers to Reduce Salmonella and Potential Surrogates on Relevant Surface Materials by Alexandra Nerney, Stuart Reitz, Jovana Kovacevic, Joy Waite-Cusic

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A prediction model of liver fat fraction and presence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among patients with overweight or obesity by Jie Chen, Jiang Yue, Jingjing Fu, Shengyun He, Qianjing Liu, Minglan Yang, Wang Zhang, Hua Xu, Qing Lu, Jing Ma

Subjects: “…non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (nafld)…”
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A positive relationship between weight-adjusted waist index and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a study on US adolescents by Xiaoling Cui, Xiaoling Cui, Yize Huang, Luyang Kang, Lianxiu Han, Weijie Sun, Kexing Han, Yufeng Gao

Subjects: “…non-alcoholic fatty liver disease…”
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Enhanced bone regeneration using sodium alginate and polyvinyl alcohol incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles composite film for orthopedic application by Guoying Zhang, Xunkai Hou, Zhen Geng, Mahani Yusoff, Nur Adibah Roslan, Mohd Hasmizam Razali

“…This study presents an innovative approach to prepare nanocomposite film involving sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend polymers reinforced with titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) at varying concentrations (0 wt%, 1 wt%, 5 wt%, 10 wt, and 15 wt%) using solvent casting method. …”
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Alcohol consumption associated with suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts in substance users: A cross-sectional study of an addiction registry in western Iran. by Vahid Farnia, Mahsa Mohebian, Omran Davarinejad, Denise A Hien, Safora Salemi, Sara Hookari, Hafez Bajoghli, Bahareh Rahami

“…Overall, 285 (27.5%) individuals had a history of suicide attempts, 316 (30.5%) individuals reported suicidal ideation, and 463 (41.6%) were alcohol users. In individuals who consumed alcohol, the prevalence of suicidal ideation (172 (37.2%) individuals), and a history of suicide attempts (156 (33.8%) individuals) was significantly higher compared to non-alcohol users. …”
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