Association of the Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Obesity Indicators with Multiple Chronic Diseases: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Based on CHARLS by Lan Y, Qi G, Li B, Sooranna SR, Chen D, Rao W, Lin Y, Pang Y

“…The areas under the ROC curves for the Cox regression models of TyG, TyG-BMI, TyG-WC and TyG-WHtR indices were 0.610, 0.590, 0.590 and 0.607, respectively.Conclusion: The TyG, TyG-BMI, TyG-WC and TyG-WHtR indexes were found to be positively correlated with increased risk of developing MCD. Measurements and regulation of these indexes can be used to prevent and control the occurrence of MCD.Keywords: triglycerides-glucose, multiple chronic diseases, chronic disease comorbidity, CHARLS…”
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Preparation of Tragopogon graminifolius-loaded electrospun nanofibers and evaluating its wound healing activity in a rat model of skin scar by Leila Almasi, Elham Arkan, Mohammad Hosein Farzaei, Amin Iranpanah, Cyrus Jalili, Fatemeh Abbaszadeh, Faranak Aghaz, Sajad Fakhri, Javier Echeverría

“…On the 15th day, nitrite and catalase serum levels were measured. Furthermore, samples of skin tissue were extracted and subjected to histopathological analysis.ResultsPVA/PEO/CS nanofibers containing 1.2 g of PVA, 0.3 g of PEO, and 0.8 g of CS, along with 50% of TG extract (PVA/PEO/CS/TG) at 17 kV were selected based on its favorable morphology and uniform quality. …”
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Green synthesis of nano-copper oxide using Sargassum sp. functionalized in cellulose acetate membrane for dye adsorption by U. Yanuhar, H. Suryanto, M. Amin, J.S. Binoj, I. Casuarina

“…The findings from X-ray diffraction analysis reveal that the crystallite size of the nano-copper oxide measures approximately 19.5 nanometers. Adding nano-copper oxide as much as 2.0 weight percent into cellulose acetate membrane reduces membrane crystalline index from 88.6 percent to 85.7 percent but gives benefit in increasing the anti-bacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Investigating service delivery and perinatal outcomes during the low prevalence first year of COVID-19 in a multiethnic Australian population: a cohort study by Vincent W Lee, N Wah Cheung, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Sarah J Melov, James Elhindi, Therese M McGee, Seng Chai Chua, Justin McNab, Thushari I Alahakoon

“…There were 34 103 births in the district that met inclusion criteria: before COVID-19 n=23 722, during COVID-19 n=10 381.Main outcome measures Induction of labour, caesarean section delivery, iatrogenic and spontaneous preterm birth, small for gestational age (SGA), composite neonatal adverse outcome and full breastfeeding at hospital discharge.Results During the first year of COVID-19, there was no change for induction of labour (adjusted OR, aOR 0.97; 95% CI 0.92 to 1.02, p=0.26) and a 25% increase in caesarean section births (aOR 1.25; 95% CI 1.19 to 1.32, p<0.001). …”
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Presenting a Prediction Model for CEO Compensation Sensitivity using Meta-heuristic Algorithms (Genetics and Particle Swarm) by Saeed Khaljastani, Habib Piri, Reza Sotoudeh

“…One of the primary methods for measuring managerial performance is through accounting reports, which act as tools for assessing and motivating managerial performance. …”
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Alchornea cordifolia leaf-extract ameliorates bisphenol A-induced obesity in male Wistar rats by Abdulhakeem Rotimi Agboola, Ako Hogan Itam, Chinedum Martins Ekeleme, Eyuwa Ignatius Agwupuye, Zuwairatu Oyiza Ahmed, Godswill Peter Igiakong, Gideon Bassey Agbor, Asmau Niwoye Abubakar, Zainab Adamu, Esien David-Oku, Item Justin Atangwho

“…Moreover, BPA treatment was found to alter measured serum biochemical indicators, (FBG, lipid profile, liver and kidney function indicators) and the lipid regulating enzymes (pancreatic lipase and HMG-CoA reductase activities), relative to the normal control (p < 0.05). …”
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Refraction in adolescents with various severity of Internet addiction and intensity of device use by T.R. Mukhamadeev, R.R. Akhmadeev, E.F. Shaykhutdinova, A.R. Khusniyarova

“…</p> <p> <b>Patients and Methods: </b>84 adolescents (66 girls and 18 boys, mean age 16.0±0.2 years) underwent psychometric and ophthalmic examinations to determine Internet addiction (IA) and duration and experience of using devices and to measure spherical equivalent (SE) (Righton Speedy-K). …”
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Time-restricted feeding improves metabolic syndrome by activating thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue and reducing inflammatory markers by Yueling Gong, Yueling Gong, Honghui Zhang, Jiang Feng, Li Ying, Mengmeng Ji, Shiyin Wei, Shiyin Wei, Qiming Ma

“…The expression of hepatic lipogenesis-related genes (Srebp-c, Chrebp, Fasn, and Acc1) and thermogenic genes in brown adipose tissue (UCP1 and PGC-1α) were also measured. Furthermore, temperature changes in the interscapular brown adipose tissue (BAT) were monitored.ResultsIn the ND group: TRF improved insulin resistance and reduced circulating levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6, with a slight reduction in body weight.In the HFD group: TRF significantly mitigated weight gain, improved glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, and enhanced insulin secretion under glucose stimulation. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of m5C RNA Methylation Regulator Genes in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma by Jiajin Wu, Chao Hou, Yuhao Wang, Zhongyuan Wang, Pu Li, Zengjun Wang

“…Furthermore, we performed qRT-PCR experiments and measured global m5C RNA methylation level to validate this signature in vitro and tissue samples. …”
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Effects of population aging on quality of life and disease burden: a population-based study by Jun-Yan Xi, Bo-Heng Liang, Wang-Jian Zhang, Bo Yan, Hang Dong, Yuan-Yuan Chen, Xiao Lin, Jing Gu, Yuan-Tao Hao

“…Methods We used health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE) to measure quality of life and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) to quantify the burden of disease for the population of Guangzhou. …”
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Comprehensive coronary CT angiography in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Binh T Nguyen, Edward Hulten, Venkatesh L Murthy, Tarin Phillips, Gregory M Blake, Jonathan A Aun, Lisa M Conte, Ritika Gadodia, Aakash Tuli, Sara L Robinson, Travis E Harrell

“…Additional research is needed to assess quantitative CTA measurements. Increased power may reveal a difference in the prevalence of high-degree stenosis and median SIS score in PWLH, while controls may have a greater prevalence of calcified plaque.…”
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Clinical outcome changes in sarcopenic obesity: a meta-analysis of exercise training methods by Lei Chen, Haojing Zhou, Yichen Gong, Yi Tang, Hai Su, Zhongyi Zhang, Peijian Tong, Guoqian Chen

“…Aerobic training (AT) resulted in a significant reduction in weight among patients with SO (MD = -6.07, 95%CI: -9.89 to -2.25, P < 0.01), while no statistically significant differences were observed in other outcome measures. Mixed training (MT) significantly improved percentage of body fat (MD = -2.42, 95%CI: -3.58 to -1.26, P < 0.01), weight (MD = -4.40, 95%CI: -8.40 to -0.40, P = 0.03), IGF-1 (MD = 1.01, 95%CI: 0.45 to 1.56, P < 0.01), and walking speed (MD = 0.15, 95%CI: 0.04 to 0.26, P < 0.01). …”
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Effect of Benson’s relaxation training on fatigue and sleep quality of elderly patients after surgery for with glioma (本森放松训练对老年胶质瘤术后患者疲乏程度与睡眠质量的影响)... by GAO Yan (高严), HUANG Na (黄娜), DENG Lan (邓岚)

“…The control group received routine nursing measures, and the observation group was given Benson’s relaxation training on the basis of postoperative routine care. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Daoyin Therapy on Therapeutic Effect and Quality of Life in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris by QIAO Meng, WANG Zhifei, TAN Chaoren, DAI Jingang

“…Meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group, Daoyin therapy can significantly reduce the number of angina pectoris attacks [<italic>MD</italic>=-1.70, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(-2.07, -1.34), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01], shorten the duration of angina pectoris [<italic>MD</italic>=-1.17, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(-1.38, -0.96), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01], reduce SAS scores [<italic>MD</italic>=-4.71, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(-7.12, -2.31), <italic>P</italic>=0.000 1] and SDS scores [<italic>MD</italic>=-3.91, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(-5.75, -2.07), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 1], and improve METs [<italic>MD</italic>=1.20, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(0.39, 2.01), <italic>P</italic>=0.004] and SAQ scores [<italic>MD</italic>=7.62, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(5.97, 9.27), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01]; Taijiquan [<italic>MD</italic>=39.52, 95%<italic>CI</italic> (19.30, 59.74), <italic>P</italic>=0.000 1] and Shaolin Neigong (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 1) can improve 6MWT, while Baduanjin [<italic>MD</italic>=1.39, 95%<italic>CI </italic>(-9.13, 11.92), <italic>P</italic>=0.80] and Yixincao (<italic>P</italic>=0.30) have no statistical difference in improving 6MWT.ConclusionDaoyin therapy is effective to treat patients with stable angina pectoris of coronary heart disease by improving clinical efficacy, alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms and improving quality of life when applied alone or as an add-on measure to the conventional therapy/exercise.…”
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Pengaruh Aplikasi Bahan Pemutih Gigi Karbamid Peroksida 10% dan Hidrogen Peroksida 6% secara Home Bleaching terhadap Kekerasan Permukaan Email Gigi by Meiyestri Dwi Riani, Fadil Oenzil, Nila Kasuma

“…Enamel hardness surface was measure by Vickers Hardness Tester. This study used independent t-test and paired sample t-test (p&lt;0.05).The result of this study showed that significant decrasing 0.000 (p&lt;0.05) of enamel hardness surface in average between before and after applied. …”
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Gambaran Perubahan Tekanan Darah Pasca Olahraga Futsal pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas by Akdri Andi, Afriwardi ., Detty iryani

“…Subject played futsal for 30 minutes, then the blood pressure</em><em> </em><em>was measured right after doing futsal then 15, 30 and 60 minutes later with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. …”
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Stimulation of Alpha1-Adrenergic Receptor Ameliorates Cellular Functions of Multiorgans beyond Vasomotion through PPARδ by Yong-Jik Lee, Hyun Soo Kim, Hong Seog Seo, Jin Oh Na, You-Na Jang, Yoon-Mi Han, Hyun-Min Kim

“…In spontaneously hypertensive rats, blood pressure, blood analysis, organ-specific biomarkers, and general biomolecules related to ATP production were measured with Western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and echocardiography. …”
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Investigating the Occurrence of Soil-Transmitted Parasites Contaminating Soil, Vegetables, and Green Fodder in the East of Nile Delta, Egypt by Samah H. Yahia, Samia E. Etewa, Abd Allah A. Al Hoot, Salwa Z. Arafa, Nesreen S. Saleh, Mohamed H. Sarhan, Suzan I. Rashad, Shimaa S. Hassan

“…These results confirm the urgent need to deploy strict control measures to the soil, especially during the pre-harvest period of raw eaten vegetables and green fodder, a critical step in reducing food-borne transmission of soil-transmitted parasites to man and animals.…”
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Comparison of two in vitro methods progressed in a computer-controlled simulated digestion system to determine amino acid digestibility of feed ingredients for yellow-feathered roo... by Yao Yu, Yuming Wang, Kaijing Ge, Jiang Chen, Jingjing Xie, Yi Zou, Songbai Liu, Huize Tan, Feng Zhao

“…The relative deviation was within 5% comparing methods 1, 2 and in vivo method for 87.5% and 92.0% of all AA digestibility measured of 7 samples, respectively. Significant linear relationships were observed between in vitro methods 1 and 2 for the digestibility of 14 AAs (except for Cys) and total amino acid (TAA) (r ≥ 0.778; P < 0.05). …”
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The impact of nationality status and place of residency on health-related social needs and quality of life among Palestinian Refugees in Jordan by Hamza Alduraidi, Rahaf Issam Abu Zayid, Noor Mahmoud Jaber, Bassam Saleh Hijazi, Sa'ed Radwan Khamis, Hasan Fahed Awad, Marah Al-Khateeb, Saif alnour Mahmoud Aldhirat, Ahmad Amjed Toubasi

“…Methods: A descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional design was used to measure health-related social needs (using the Accountable Health Communities Health-related Social Needs (AHCHRSN) screening tool) and quality of life (using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF)) among a sample of 236 adult Palestinian refugees in three contexts; (off-camp, in-camp citizens, and in-camp non-citizens) in Jordan. …”
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