Efficacy of Schisandra chinensis in liver injury: a systematic review and preclinical meta-analysis by Bo-Hao Huang, Bo-Hao Huang, Bo-Han Lv, Dong-Jie Wu, Fei-Yang Xiong, Yan-Bo Li, Yan-Ping Lu, Wen-Liang Lv

“…BackgroundLiver injury is a multifaceted condition marked by oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. Schisandra chinensis, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a history of use spanning over 2,000 years, exhibits significant hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. …”
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Acoustic and Psychological Effects of Omkar Chanting in Novice Indian Adults: A Quasi-experimental Study by Jayashree Pattanayak, Yamini Belur, Judu Ilavarasu

“…These findings suggest that incorporating mantra chanting into daily routines can be a simple yet effective tool for enhancing both vocal health and mental well-being, making it beneficial for those seeking natural practices for stress reduction and overall well-being.…”
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Effects of supercritical CO2, water, and supercritical CO2-based water on the mechanical properties and fracturability of shale by Qiao Lyu, Jinghong Deng, Yijun Shen, Yonggang Ding, Yushuai Shi, Gan Feng, Jingqiang Tan

“…The key findings are as follows: (1) Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of shale decreased by 10.72%, 11.95%, and 23.67% at 15 MPa, and by 42.40%, 46.84%, and 51.65% at 45 MPa after immersion in ScCO2, DW, and ScCO2+DW, respectively, with the most pronounced effect observed in ScCO2+DW; (2) Microstructural analysis revealed that while ScCO2 and DW do not significantly alter the microstructure, immersion in ScCO2+DW results in a more complex surface morphology; (3) Acoustic emission (AE) analysis indicates a reduction in stress for crack damage, with a decreased fractal dimension of AE signals in different fluids. …”
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Impact of terminal ileal microbiota dysbiosis and tryptophan metabolism alterations on mental disorders in patients with Crohn’s disease by Yin Lin, Fang-Tao Wang, Kai Xia, Ren-Yuan Gao, Yi-Ran Jiao, Min Fang, Chun-Qiu Chen

“…Patients with CD are facing elevated risk for mental disorders (MD) than healthy people, and chronic psychological stress is considered to trigger deterioration and relapse of CD. …”
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Effects and mechanisms of warming on the relationship between soil organic matter degradation and methylmercury production in Hg-contaminated soil by Siqi Zhang, Sihua Zhu, Shanyi Tian, Jianxu Wang, Yongguang Yin, Jitao Lv, Yongmin Wang, Tao Jiang, Zhenwu Tang, Dingyong Wang

“…Future research should incorporate contaminated soils into global carbon models to improve SOM turnover predictions in terrestrial systems.…”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…It frequently results in emotional stress, a low quality of life, and body image issues. …”
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Impaired DNAJB2 Response to Heat Shock in Fibroblasts from a Neuropathy Patient with <i>DNAJB2/HSJ1</i> Mutation: Cystamine as a Potential Therapeutic Intervention by Raj Kumar Pradhan, Nikolas G. Kinney, Brigid K. Jensen, Hristelina Ilieva

“…While homozygous mutations in DNAJB2/HSJ1 have been linked to early-onset neuropathy, a heterozygous DNAJB2 c.823+6C>T was discovered in an adult patient with severe sensory–motor polyneuropathy. This mutation is predicted to affect both isoforms of the protein. DNAJB2 (HSP40), a key member of the heat shock protein family, plays a critical role in cellular protection and stress, including response to heat shock. …”
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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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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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Physical exercise for a healthy pregnancy: the role of placentokines and exerkines by Hamed Alizadeh Pahlavani, Ismail Laher, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Hassane Zouhal

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Epidemiology and risk factors of glaucoma in a comprehensive health screening baseline report from the Gangnam Eye Cohort Study by Eunoo Bak, Jin-Soo Kim, Dae Joong Ma, Jinho Lee, Baek Lok Oh, Ahnul Ha, Hyuk Jin Choi

“…In this largest health screening center-based cohort study, considering the associations of glaucoma with retinal microvascular abnormality, obesity, and serum creatinine and uric acid, a common pathway such as arteriosclerosis or oxidative stress may be the vascular problem underlying glaucoma.…”
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Features of glycemic status and risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes in Azerbaijan population by S. Kh. Mehdiev, I. I. Mustafaev, M. N. Mamedov

“…It was determined no statistically significant relationship between level of glycemic status and patients ages, education level, occupation and family status, physical activities, body mass index, smoking habit, feeding disorder, anxiety, stress conditions. …”
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Octopus-Inspired Biomimetic Annular Sealing Grooves: Design and Performance Optimization Under Extreme Conditions by Zhipeng Pan, Shijun Xu, Xiang Guan, Zhihong Wang, Zhenghai Qi, Xiangrui Ye, Jianyang Dong, Yongming Yao, Zhengzhi Mu

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