Combining mindfulness intervention and open-label placebo treatment for chronic pain: a protocol for a feasibility study by Chung Jung Mun, Estrella Contreras, Yushu Xiao, Ryan Eckert, Alexandra Harting, Sathvika Damera, Iosef Perez, Hemant K. Pandey, Aram S. Mardian, Frank LoVecchio, Luana Colloca, Kelly E. Dunn, Michael Todd, Roger B. Fillingim, Mary C. Davis

“…Abstract Background Mindfulness-based interventions, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), are efficacious mind–body treatments for chronic pain, though their modest effect sizes suggest room for improvement. …”
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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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Studies on nanoprotein vaccine alleviating symptoms of mice allergic to rFel d 1 by Yanqi Mai, Xiaozheng Sun, Xiaoxuan Liu, Huricha Chen, Xinglan Liang, Ying Huang, Xiaojuan Wu, Shuangshuang Wei, Shuangshuang Wei, Dayong Wang, Dayong Wang, Yechun Pei, Yechun Pei

“…We utilized a mouse model sensitized with purified rFel d 1 and then immunized them subcutaneously with LDH nanoparticles loaded with PADRE-rFel d 1.ResultsOur results indicated that this nanoparticle vaccine effectively restored the balance of Th1/Th2 and Th17/ Treg cells, which led to a reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration, mitigated local and systemic stress responses induced by rFel d 1, decreased airway hyperresponsiveness, and lowered serum IgE levels.DiscussionConsequently, the LDH loaded with PADRE-rFel d 1 vaccine shows promise as an effective treatment for cat allergies.…”
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PHONETIC REHABILITATION FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHETICS by M. Nidzelsky, V. Chikor, N. Tsvetkova

“…According to the results of these methods, high personal anxiety is the main factor that causes the development of psycho-emotional stress during orthopedic treatment. There is also a speech adaptation, which is the result of the interaction of the active organs of the articulation apparatus with dentures. …”
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Prenatal maternal sleep and maternal-infant attachment: a systematic review by A. J. Crandall, Mia Ayala Garcia, Neriah Jones, Pearl Ayiku, Claudia Lugo-Candelas, Claudia Lugo-Candelas

“…One found prenatal snoring predicted weaker bonding at 6–9 weeks postpartum; another found no direct effects of sleep duration but identified an indirect link to maternal depression. …”
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Field Testing Multi-Parametric Wearable Technologies for Wildfire Firefighting Applications by Mariangela Pinnelli, Stefano Marsella, Fabio Tossut, Emiliano Schena, Roberto Setola, Carlo Massaroni

“…The protocol designed to mimic real-world firefighting scenarios revealed significant cardiovascular and respiratory strain, with <i>HR</i> often exceeding 85% of age-predicted maxima and sustained elevations in high-stress roles. …”
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Exploring the mechanism of Taohong Siwu decoction in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on network pharmacology and zebrafish models by Mingyang Li, Xinmei Zhang, Chunyue Bao, Fan Li, Yulong Wu, Guangming Huo, Chuanfeng Tang, Jianmei Li

“…Zebrafish experiments substantiated TSD's therapeutic efficacy in ameliorating hyperlipidemia, attenuating inflammation, and mitigating oxidative stress, thereby validating the predicted mechanisms of action. …”
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Food Choice Behaviors of Lactating Women: Association with Body Mass Index and Fruits and Vegetables Intake in Central Amhara Region, Ethiopia—An Observational Study by Gesessew Kibr

“…Emphasis on assisting women with healthy meal eating and avoiding psychological stress is important. Nutrition education about healthy food choice is recommended for communities.…”
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A latent profile analysis of post-traumatic growth in spouses of breast cancer patients by Xiaocui Duan, Xiumu Yang, Xiumu Yang, Yongli Duan, Zhengfu Shen, Yunbo Xiong, Caixia Sun, Yongxia Chen, Yujiao Shao, Xuejun Xu, Shuang Zhao, Zeyu Zhang, Shiqing Zhang, Yue Yang

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A cross-national analysis of demographic variation in self-rated mental health across 22 countries by Chukwuemeka N. Okafor, Ducel Jean-Berluche, Jason Paltzer, Elizabeth Kwon, Nikolitsa Grigoropoulou, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Byron R. Johnson

“…Abstract Background Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, encompassing not only the absence of mental disorders but also positive attributes such as stress management, and healthy relationships. Prior studies suggest that self-rated mental health varies across different cultures and sociodemographic characteristics. …”
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Verrucous leukoplakia of the red border caused by the use of IQOS heated tobacco product (a case report) by H. I. Makurina, O. I. Мakarchuk, I. P. Dmytrenko, A. V. Holovkin, I. А. Sokolovska, A. S. Chornenka

“…Based on the literature analysis, it was found out that IQOS heated tobacco product and HEETS sticks can promote the development of such manifestations of oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction as inflammation, infection, fibrosis, oncologic pathology and become one of initiating agents for the occurrence of red border verrucous leukoplakia. …”
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A test site case study on the long-term behavior of geotextile tubes by Kim Hyeong-Joo, Won Myoung-Soo, Sadiq Shamsher, Park Tae-Woong, Kim Hyeong-Soo, Park Young-chul, Gwak Ji-hwi, Kim Tae-Eon, Wang JianBin, Choi Jeong-Ho

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Challenges and coping strategies of nursing interns in training for nationwide medical technical skills competition: a qualitative descriptive study by Zhongchen Luo, Qing Wang, Jie Li, Hongli Chen, Hong Li, Keyan Xue, Jiao Tang

“…Results Identified challenges included (1) managing training workload and recovery time; (2) a lack of knowledge application and integration abilities; (3) inconsistent training standards affecting training progress; (4) cohesion negatively impacted by an adverse team climate; (5) difficulty in balancing training, academics, and job hunting; (6) emotional resilience and stress regulation; and (7) motivation maintenance. …”
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Tools for ensuring digital quality of life of the population in the national economy by Mukhacheva Anna

“…Digital technologies determine the development of education, healthcare, social protection, law enforcement, environmental safety, labor market, public consumption, and the implementation of social and spiritual needs. …”
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Microbial responses to changing plant community protect peatland carbon stores during Holocene drying by Yiming Zhang, Xianyu Huang, Bingyan Zhao, Chaoyang Yan, Hongyan Zhao, Hongbin Zhang, Toby A. Halamka, Rebecca H. Peel, Mike Vreeken, Angela V. Gallego-Sala, Richard D. Pancost, Shucheng Xie

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Learning from the past—A substantial number of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty revisions are potentially avoidable: A radiographic analysis of 98 cases by Alexander Hoorntje, Sten van derWilk, Iris Koenraadt‐van Oost, Rutger C. I. vanGeenen

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Miscarriage communication in Australia: insights from women and general practice trainees by Joanne Wong, Jacqueline Frayne, Sarah Smith, Jade Bilardi, Meredith Temple-Smith

“…Training and skills: GPiTs highlighted the need for early, formal training in miscarriage counselling whilst women emphasised the importance of education for all healthcare providers involved in miscarriage care. …”
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Cognitive impairment and cognitive reserve, their correlations with behavioral features of patients with human immunodeficiency virus during hospitalization by O. V. Koltsova, G. Sh. Moshkova

“…The goal is to study the features of the cognitive reserve (CR) in HIV-infected patients admitted to the hospital, the relationship of CR with cognitive disorders, stress and coping strategies, taking into account the drug history.Materials and methods. …”
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Protective Effect of Deer Heart Peptide on Cardiac Injury in Mice by Qun Zhang, Hongjin Li, Dongshu Jia, Wei Chen, Xinao Jia, Qi Lin, Jiyi Zhang, Yujiao Tang

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C(60) fullerene restores gastrocnemius contractile activity in a rat model of neurogenic muscle atrophy by M. S. Anhelov, T. Yu. Matviienko, O. V. Lynchak, O. V. Korzhyk, Yu. M. Valetskyi, K. I. Bogutska, Yu. I. Prylutskyy

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