Higher systemic immune-inflammation index is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease in adults: a nationwide population-based study by Jiayu Zhao, Zhipeng Wu, Zhipeng Wu, Fengyin Cai, Xuejv Yu, Zhenyu Song

“…Subgroup analysis showed that this association was more significant in women, younger than 60 years old, non-smokers, alcohol drinkers, non-obese, and without a history of stroke, diabetes, or coronary heart disease. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of very early-onset colorectal cancer and its risk factors from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 201... by Zhen Junhai, Meng Yang, Tan Zongbiao, Yan Wenxuan, Li Tiange, Wu Yanrui, Liu Chuan, Dong Weiguo

“…Diet low in milk, diet low in calcium, alcohol use, and high body-mass index were the main contributors to deaths and DALYs. …”
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Apoptosis in the liver of male <em>db/db</em> mice during the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes by S. V. Michurina, I. Yu. Ishchenko, S. A. Arkhipov, M. A. Cherepanova, D. V. Vasendin, E. L. Zavjalov

“…Obesity and diabetes mellitus are known to lead to the development of metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The mechanisms of programmed cell death are actively involved in maintaining cellular homeostasis along development of NAFLD. …”
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Awareness about laryngopharyngeal reflux disease among Chinese otolaryngologists: a nationwide survey by Chen Zhao, Liang Tang, Ting Chen, Hui Yang, Xiong Chen, Xiaobo Cui, Li Shi, Xiangping Li, Jian He, Xiaoxia Peng, Shuifang Xiao, Jinrang Li, Hongliang Zheng, Junbo Zhang, Shuihong Zhou, Donghui Chen, Xuping Xiao, Hui Huangfu, Zhenfeng Tao, Yehai Liu, Shenhong Qu, Guangke Wang, Linli Tian, Wensheng Zhou, Hongyan Fang, Yongwang Huang, Guodong Yu, Zhenqun Lin, Ruixia Ma, Zhaoyan Yu

“…The most commonly known risk factor, symptom, laryngoscope sign, related disease, diagnostic method and treatment were alcohol consumption (44.0%), pharyngeal foreign body sensation (66.9%), hyperaemia (52.4%), pharyngolaryngitis (54.8%), pH monitoring (47.6%) and medication (82.1%), respectively. …”
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In vitro and in vivo investigations of selected varieties of Areca catechu L - Phytochemical analysis, antiulcer, and wound healing activity by R. Deveswaran, D.J. Madhu Kumar, V. Madhavan, Soma Chaki, Misbah Khan, Govind R. Kadambi, B.V. Basavaraj, J. Anbu

“…Further analysis through GC-MS of alcoholic and aqueous extracts identified 11 phytochemical constituents. …”
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Dietary index for gut microbiota and its protective role against kidney stones: evidence of diabetes as a mediator from NHANES cross-sectional data by Lei Wang, Junjun Wu, Ziwen Jiang, Chao Wang, Fuxiang Lin, Yuxiang Zhong, Pengpeng Zhao, Wei Wei, Jianhua Huang, Zhanping Xu

“…Mediation analysis evaluated diabetes’s contribution to this relationship, and subgroup analyses were conducted based on sex, race/ethnicity, and alcohol consumption.ResultsHigher DI-GM scores were associated with lower KS prevalence (adjusted OR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.65–0.92 per SD increase). …”
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Insulin Resistance Associated with Plasma Xanthine Oxidoreductase Activity Independent of Visceral Adiposity and Adiponectin Level: MedCity21 Health Examination Registry by Masafumi Kurajoh, Shinya Fukumoto, Takayo Murase, Takashi Nakamura, Takuma Ishihara, Hirofumi Go, Kouji Yamamoto, Shinya Nakatani, Akihiro Tsuda, Tomoaki Morioka, Katsuhito Mori, Yasuo Imanishi, Masaaki Inaba, Masanori Emoto

“…Multiple regression analysis showed that HOMA-IR was significantly (p=0.020) associated with plasma XOR activity independent of other factors, including VFA and adiponectin level, as well as age, sex, alcohol drinking habit, smoking habit, alanine transaminase, HbA1c, and eGFR. …”
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Encapsulation of Hydrogen Peroxide in PVA/PVP Hydrogels for Medical Applications by Natalie Mounayer, Sivan Shoshani, Elena Afrimzon, Taly Iline-Vul, Moris Topaz, Ehud Banin, Shlomo Margel

“…The present study introduces a novel, straightforward method for preparing biodegradable hydrogels based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) for medical applications. …”
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Molecular mechanisms induced by phase modifiers used in hydrometallurgy: consequences on transfer efficiency and process safety by El Maangar, Asmae, Prévost, Sylvain, Dourdain, Sandrine, Zemb, Thomas

“…The phase modifiers used in industrial processes are mainly fatty alcohols, called “lipotropes”. In this paper, we study a new class of molecules opening new possibilities beyond the commonly used phase modifiers (i.e., n-octanol). …”
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Development of a Sustainable Flexible Humidity Sensor Based on <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae Biomass-Derived Chitosan by Ezekiel Edward Nettey-Oppong, Riaz Muhammad, Emmanuel Ackah, Hojun Yang, Ahmed Ali, Hyun-Woo Jeong, Seong-Wan Kim, Young-Seek Seok, Seung Ho Choi

“…The chitosan-based humidity sensor was fabricated by casting chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films with interdigitated copper electrodes, forming a laminate composite suitable for real-time, resistive-type humidity detection. …”
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A preliminary investigation into self-compassion and compassion-based intervention for mental health in the performing arts by Courtney C. Walton, James N. Kirby, Sabrina McKenzie, Sabrina McKenzie, Caroline X. Gao, Caroline X. Gao, Rosemary Purcell, Rosemary Purcell, Simon M. Rice, Simon M. Rice, Margaret S. Osborne, Margaret S. Osborne

“…Descriptive pre-post data combined with thematic analysis of semi-structured interview transcripts identified performer perspectives of the compassion-based intervention.ResultsIn Study 1, 211 participants were included in the final cross-sectional analysis, which showed that the intention to be self-compassionate was associated with lower symptoms of depression and anxiety, and higher wellbeing, even while controlling for several key demographic and risk factors (stress, alcohol use, and body appreciation). In Study 2, ten participants completed the intervention with medium-large improvements in self-compassion and small improvements in wellbeing and body appreciation. …”
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Geographic disparities in physical and mental health comorbidities and socioeconomic status of residence among Medicaid beneficiaries in Utah by Roberta Z. Horth, Roberta Z. Horth, Roberta Z. Horth, Srimoyee Bose, Srimoyee Bose, Carl Grafe, Carl Grafe, Navina Forsythe, Angela Dunn

“…Common comorbid conditions among beneficiaries with complex needs were hypertension (56.0%), hyperlipidemia (35.5%), depression (68.8%), anxiety (56.2%), drug use (16.0%), and alcohol use disorders (15.2%). Census block groups with higher deprivation had a higher proportion of complex needs (ρ = 0.21, p &lt; 0.001). …”
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Green nanoparticles synthesized from damask rose petals: Evaluation of their antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-Alzheimer, and photocatalytic properties by Zeinab Alizadeh, Mohammad Fattahi, Alireza Farokhzad, Behvar Asghari, Soheil Yousefzadeh-Valendeh, Hadi Alipour, Javier Palazon

“…Green synthesis, an approach that has gained widespread recognition in recent years due to environmental and health concerns, was employed to synthesize green zinc oxide nanoparticles (G-ZnO NPs) using a hydro-alcoholic extract derived from dried damask rose petals. …”
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Disparities in stage at diagnosis of head and neck tumours in Brazil: a comprehensive analysis of hospital-based cancer registriesResearch in context by Flávia Nascimento de Carvalho, Marianna de Camargo Cancela, Luciano Mesentier da Costa, Luís Felipe Leite Martins, Fernando Luiz Dias, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza, Luis Felipe Ribeiro Pinto

“…Patients younger than 50 years old, with a low education level, presenting a primary tumour located in the hypopharynx or oropharynx, and alcohol and tobacco consumers were positively associated with advanced stage. …”
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Predictors of plasma HDL-C concentrations in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study by James M. Shikany, John R. Bassler, Jared P. Reis, Pamela J. Schreiner, David T. Redden, John T. Wilkins, Cora E. Lewis

“…Several factors were positively associated with HDL-C longitudinally in both women and men: age, self-identified Black race, alcohol intake, physical activity, and energy intake, along with sex-specific associations with current oral contraceptive use, current hormone therapy, and post-menopausal status (women only), and homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (men only). …”
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Evaluation of Quercetin Content, Colour and Selected Physico-Chemical Quality Parameters of Croatian Blackberry Wines by Klarić Daniela Amidžić, Klarić Ilija, Velić Darko, Velić Natalija, Marček Tihana

“…The chemical quality parameters were in accordance with the available published results on blackberry and grape wines and were as follows: relative density 1.0017–1.0660 g/mL, concentration of reducing sugars 13.5–177.6 g/L, alcoholic strength 9.37–14.78% vol, pH 3.11–3.56, total acidity 6.7–18.1 g/L, ash 1.59–4.11 g/L, alkalinity of ash 1.54–3.79 g/L, total nitrogen 65.50–361.15 mg/L, and total phosphorus 32.03–118.53 mg/L. …”
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The immunoregulatory effects of scoparone on immune-mediated inflammatory diseases by Feifei Qiu, Jingru Lin, Xiaofei Huang, Bin Yang, Weihui Lu, Weihui Lu, Zhenhua Dai, Zhenhua Dai

“…., but also provides a comprehensive summary of its therapeutic effects on hepatic diseases, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, fulminant hepatic failure and hepatic fibrosis. …”
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Elevated resting heart rate in adolescent men and risk of heart failure and cardiomyopathy by Martin Lindgren, Josefina Robertson, Martin Adiels, Maria Schaufelberger, Maria Åberg, Kjell Torén, Margda Waern, N. David Åberg, Annika Rosengren

“…There was an association between RHR and dilated CM [HR = 1.47 (CI = 1.27–1.71)] but not hypertrophic, alcohol/drug‐induced, or other cardiomyopathies. Conclusions Adolescent RHR is associated with future risk of HF, regardless of associated aetiological condition. …”
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The prognostic significance of tertiary lymphoid structures in oral squamous cell carcinomas: a systematic review by V. Ribeiro, J-L. Teillaud, J-L. Teillaud, J-L. Teillaud, M-C. Dieu-Nosjean, M-C. Dieu-Nosjean, M-C. Dieu-Nosjean, G. Lescaille, G. Lescaille, G. Lescaille, G. Lescaille, G. Lescaille, J. Rochefort, J. Rochefort, J. Rochefort, J. Rochefort, J. Rochefort

“…Risk factors include alcohol and tobacco use. However, non-smokers and non-drinkers are also affected, especially young patients with tongue cancer. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Indigenous <i>Acetobacter</i> Strains from Cashew Apple and Their Potential Use in Vinegar Production by Yaya Anianhou Ouattara, Doudjo Soro, Kouakou Romain Fossou, Ahou Cinthia Ines Yebouet, Ismael Abraham Cissé, Dogbo Marius Akissi, Adolphe Zézé, Emmanuel Assidjo, Kouassi Benjamin Yao

“…All the isolates were resistant to alcohol 15% (<i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) and grew well between pH 5.0 and 6.5. …”
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