Synergistic Effect of Banaba Leaf Extract and Policosanol (Raydel^®) Ameliorate High Cholesterol and High Galactose-Diet Induced Adverse Events in Zebrafish by Kyung-Hyun Cho, Sang Hyuk Lee, Yunki Lee, Ashutosh Bahuguna, Ji-Eun Kim, Krismala Djayanti, Cheolmin Jeon

“…A similar effect of the BNB+PCO combination was observed on the elevation of plasma sulfhydryl content, paraoxonase (PON), and ferric ion reduction activity (FRA), with notably ~1.2-times (<i>p</i> < 0.01) higher levels compared to their corresponding values observed in the BNB or PCO groups. …”
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Yttrium oxide nanoparticles induce selective cytotoxicity, genomic instability and ROS mitochondrial P53 mediated apoptosis in human pancreatic cancer cells by Hanan R. H. Mohamed, George M. Hakeem, Yasmin Abdel Latif, Shahd H. Elnawasani, Maria Nagy, Basma A. Mohamed, Rawan Essam, Gehan Safwat

“…This study aimed to explore the impact of Y2O3-NPs on cell proliferation, DNA integrity, and oxidative stress in pancreatic cancer (PANC-1) and human skin fibroblast (HSF) cells. …”
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Exogenous GABA Alleviates Tourette Syndrome-Like Behavior in Sprague-Dawley Rats by Altering Gut Microbiota and Striatum Metabolism by Xu Y, Li LN, He XJ, Wang S, Li X, Feng H, Zhang HF, Song L, Shi HS, Tian XY

“…A pathological study on postmortem patients has reported a 50– 60% reduction in striatal gamma-aminobutyric acidergic (GABAergic) interneurons, suggesting a role for GABAergic system imbalances in tic disorder development. …”
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PHONETIC REHABILITATION FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHETICS by M. Nidzelsky, V. Chikor, N. Tsvetkova

“…The appearance of improper pronunciation of sounds is considered as a result of motor and sensory disorders of the central or peripheral nature: changes in the structure of the articulation apparatus and violations of muscle inertia involved in articulation; reduction of peripheral hearing and violations of the auditory perception of the central character. …”
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Exploring the Neuroplastic Effects of Biofeedback Training on Smokers by Niki Pandria, Alkinoos Athanasiou, Nikos Terzopoulos, Evangelos Paraskevopoulos, Maria Karagianni, Charis Styliadis, Chrysoula Kourtidou-Papadeli, Athanasia Pataka, Evgenia Lymperaki, Panagiotis D. Bamidis

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Acoustic output levels and ultrasound output display standard by P. A. LEWIN, A. NOWICKI

“…Three different tissue models, namely, homogeneous and layered, and bone/tissue interface are presented in detail and the influence of each of the models on the potential temperature increase prediction is stressed. The importance of implementation of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle is also noted out.…”
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Analysis of Dynamic Damage-Induced Porosity Changes of Granites in Leaching Mining Technique Based on SHPB Test by Yichen Miao, Changwu Liu, Zhiliang He, Yuanjun Ma, Haikuan Wu, Ding Wang

“…And the dynamic thresholds of failure stress and damage stress were found. Finally, a linear relationship between the porosity and the damage factor was found, which would help to analyze and predict the change of porosity under different dynamic loading velocities.…”
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The Impact of Care Upon Alzheimer Patient’s Family Caregiver in Sulaimani City by Farida Abdulqadir Tahir

“…Some psychosocial oriented services are recommended for the caregivers in order to decrease the stress and help them to adapt to the situation. Some educational programs are also required to facilitate providing enhanced physical and psychological care. …”
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Novelty of harnessing electromagnetic fields to boost graphene oxide nano particles antibacterial potency by Mai I. El-kaliuoby, Ashraf Morsy, Ahmed H. Abdel-Salam, Ahmed Morsy, Ahmed M. El‑Khatib, Alaa M. Khalil

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Values of nursing students: a descriptive qualitative study by Tuğçe Şık, Neslihan Günüşen, Özgü Serçe Yüksel

“…Findings Two main themes were identified: (1) Values, including personal values (such as kindness, dignity, and helpfulness), professional values (such as respect, advocacy, and holistic care), the importance of harmony between personal and professional values, and living a meaningful life with values; and (2) Needs for Values-Based Actions, encompassing psychosocial needs (e.g., clarifying values, building communication skills, managing stress, and developing self-confidence) and educational needs (e.g., receiving constructive feedback, observing role models). …”
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The effect of different intensities Resistance Training on expression mir-204 and transcription factors of osteogenic, Runx2 and biomechanical properties on bone in Old male Wistar... by ZAHRA HEMATI FARSANI, Ebrahim Banitalebi, Mohamad Faramarzi, Amin Bigham-Sadegh

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Eating Disorders in Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad and RED-S - A Literature Review by Monika Fidyk, Michał Bolek, Bartosz Jagieła, Aleksandra Kędzia, Dominika Musialska, Magda Minkiewicz, Maciej Dyda

“…Psychological factors such as perfectionism, body dissatisfaction, and stress susceptibility are both contributors to and consequences of LEA-related disorders. …”
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Surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: modern methods and potentials by V. V. Krasulin, V. P. Gluhov, K. S. Vasilev

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Fatigue and its correlation with anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis in China by Han Wang, Han Wang, Rongrong Wang, Rongrong Wang, Runze Zhao, Gaopan Zhang, Gaopan Zhang, Guoxun Zhang, Xiongfei Zhao

“…The scores on MFIS were positively correlated with age, disease duration, BAI score, and BDI-II score.ConclusionThe prevalence of fatigue among Chinese PwMS is 55.7%. Age, education, employment, marital status, type of disease, and disease duration are all factors influencing the fatigue rate in PwMS. …”
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Construction of Protein‐Like Helical‐Entangled Structure in Lithium‐Ion Silicon Anode Binders via Helical Recombination and Hofmeister Effect by Shiyuan Dai, Fei Huang, Jinglun Yan, Yuan Yuan Sun, Chao Chen, HaiDong Li

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Nutrition as a Part of Lifestyle Medicine Interventions by Jelena Helene Cvejic

“…It aims to improve individuals’ health and quality of life through the six pillars of LM: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection. …”
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Experiences and expectations of patients with obesity 3 months after metabolic and bariatric surgery: a qualitative study by Lu Chen, Haiyan Wang, Ling Deng, Nianxing Li, Yinyin Fan

“…Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which then were analysed using the content analysis method.Setting The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in eastern China.Participants 21 patients (8 men and 13 women; aged 18–51 years) who received metabolic and bariatric surgery were included, with 16 within 3 months post-surgery and 5 beyond 3 months.Results Four themes emerged: (1) Physical and psychological rehabilitation: patients were enthusiastic and motivated about their physical recovery and mental well-being. (2) Stress and challenges: patients encountered various pressures and challenges, especially in dietary transitions and emotional management. (3) Adjustment and adaptation: patients were committed to managing discomfort and developing healthy dieting strategies through personal effort and diverse support. (4) Expectations for comprehensive support: patients desire comprehensive support and services from healthcare providers.Conclusions Healthcare providers should focus on the early postoperative experiences of patients and deliver personalised health education and emotional support to help them navigate the postoperative adaptation and ultimately achieve long-term health goals.…”
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A complex interplay of genetic introgression and local adaptation during the evolutionary history of three closely related spruce species by Shuo Feng, Haixia Ma, Yu Yin, Wei Wan, Kangshan Mao, Dafu Ru

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The effect of eight weeks of intense interval training combined with bee pollen consumption on the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and PGC-1α proteins in the hippocampus of rats exp... by Aref Heydari, Vahid Valipour Dehnou, Firuz Sharafi Deharham, Mehdi Roozbahani

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Numerical Analysis of the Mechanical Responses and Transition Section Design of Pavement Structures in the Entrance and Exit Sections of Highway Tunnel by Xueying Zhao, Aiqin Shen, Baofu Ma

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