Are the healers healthy? Exploring non-communicable diseases among healthcare workers in Ajman, United Arab Emirates by Sandhra Treesa Santhosh, Abubakker Siddiq Mohamed Hameed, Anugraha Lisa Ciju, Aaesha Rannath, Syeda Kaunain Fatima, Janet Chichu James, Mohammed Nayeem Shaji, Ehab M Esheiba, Jayadevan Sreedharan, Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil

“…Methods A self-administered questionnaire was used in this cross-sectional study covering socio-demographics, lifestyle factors, perceived stress, and self-reported personal and family history of NCDs. …”
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Metabolic intermediate acetyl phosphate modulates bacterial virulence via acetylation by Jie Ren, Yu Sang, Ran Qin, Yang Su, Zhongli Cui, Zhiguo Mang, Hao Li, Shaoyong Lu, Jian Zhang, Sen Cheng, Xiaoyun Liu, Jixi Li, Jie Lu, Wenjuan Wu, Guo-Ping Zhao, Feng Shao, Yu-Feng Yao

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Effect of telemedicine-supported structured exercise program in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. by Yuan Feng, Chuanmei Zhu, Huizhen Liu, Tianjie Bao, Chongyang Wang, Zezhang Wang, Xiaoyi Wang, Ruishi Zhang, Yujia Zhang, Shaojun Zhang, Lin Yang, Siyi Zhu, Chengqi He

“…The CG received usual care therapy, including patient education and paper handouts describing home exercises. …”
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TXNIP promotes viral replication by disrupting MAVS-mediated antiviral signaling and serves as a therapeutic target for antiviral therapy by Ruilin Chen, Wenyu Wu, Jiajia Han, Qiyun Lei, Jiawan Chen, Dan Guo, Chan Wang, Xiaodong Tang, Min Zou, Shuwen Liu, Xingang Yao

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Artificial Intelligence-Based Design and Analysis of Passive Control Structures: An Overview by Ausamah AL Houri, Ahed Habib, Zaid A. Al-Sadoon

“…By leveraging AI's predictive and analytical capabilities, this study highlights insights and strategies for enhancing the effectiveness and reliability of passively controlled structures. …”
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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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Examining Dark Triad traits in relation to mental toughness and physical activity in young adults by Sabouri S, Gerber M, Sadeghi Bahmani D, Lemola S, Clough PJ, Kalak N, Shamsi M, Holsboer-Trachsler E, Brand S

“…Sarah Sabouri,1 Markus Gerber,2 Dena Sadeghi Bahmani,3 Sakari Lemola,4 Peter J Clough,5 Nadeem Kalak,3 Mahin Shamsi,1 Edith Holsboer-Trachsler,3 Serge Brand2,3 1Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, AllamehTabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran; 2Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Sport Science Section, University of Basel, 3Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders, Psychiatric Clinics of the University of Basel, 4Faculty of Psychology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 5Department of Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK Objective: The Dark Triad (DT) describes a set of three closely related personality traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. …”
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Identification and validation of key target genes of penning formula for treating rat chronic endometritis model by Liu Zhihui, Shi Jiani, Chen Chen, Yuan Yuqiong, Chen Guorun, Zhou Qianru

“…Additionally, miRNA predictions, such as rno-miR-29a-3p, were made, and significant binding interactions between key genes and active ingredients were observed. …”
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The relational dimension in mindfulness intervention effects: results of a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting by Heidemarie K. Laurent, Katherine L. Haigler, Marissa D. Sbrilli, Kento Suzuki, Larissa G. Duncan

“…Results We found a main effect favoring MBCP on parenting stress only. Moderation models revealed significant effects of MBCP in predicted directions on both individual and relational outcomes for birthing-people with lower sociodemographic risk but elevated anxiety at baseline, as well as for those who engaged more with mindfulness practice both during and following the class. …”
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Cytosolic fructose - an underestimated player in the regulation of sucrose biosynthesis by Oliver Giesbrecht, Christina Bonn, Lisa Fürtauer

“…Additionally, we biochemically confirmed the previously unknown, but now predicted, activation of SPS by fructose in vitro. …”
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Optimal therapeutic strategy for treating patients with hypertension and atherosclerosis: focus on olmesartan medoxomil by R. P. Mason

“…The underlying cause of CV disease is atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory process that is clinically manifested as coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, or peripheral artery disease. It has been predicted that atherosclerosis will be the primary cause of death in the world by 2020. …”
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Synergistic effects of micro- and macro-sized palm kernel shell fillers on the tensile properties of HDPE composites by Abdul-Manan Kayaba, Obed Issakah, Stefania Akromah, E. E. Nettey-Oppong, Eric Kwame Anokye Asare

“…However, the incorporation of larger PKS particles (PKSL) had a detrimental effect on the tensile properties, with increasing PKSL content leading to significant reductions in tensile properties. For example, for 7.5 wt% PKSL, E decreased by approximately 18%, yield strength by 37%, UTS by 24%, stress at failure by 29%, and total elongation by 62%. …”
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Analysing plate fixation of a comminuted fracture of the proximal ulna in relation to the elbow joint: a finite element study by J. Šafran, T. Pavlacký, P. Marcián, R. Herůfek, R. Veselý

“…These findings suggest that a specific reductions in osteosynthetic material, such as omitting certain diaphyseal screws while maintaining crucial olecranon and coronoid fixation, may provide sufficient fracture stabilisation under the modelled conditions, potentially minimising implant-related complications. …”
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Anxiety unplugged: Effectiveness of an unguided, transdiagnostic, web-based intervention for anxiety disorders—A randomized controlled trial by Anna Baumeister, Lea Schuurmans, Steffen Moritz

“…Results: Significant post-intervention reductions in anxiety, stress, and depression were found in the intervention group compared to controls at small to medium effect sizes (|Hedges's g| = 0.27–0.35). …”
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LC-MS Analysis of the Polyphenolic Composition and Assessment of the Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Cardioprotective Activities of <i>Agastache mexicana</i> and <i>Agastache sc... by Mihaela-Ancuța Nechita, Alina Elena Pârvu, Ana Uifălean, Sonia Iurian, Neli-Kinga Olah, Timea Henrietta Bab, Rodica Vârban, Vlad-Ionuț Nechita, Anca Toiu, Ovidiu Oniga, Daniela Benedec, Daniela Hanganu, Ilioara Oniga

“…Furthermore, the extracts led to a significant reduction in serum levels of GOT, GPT, and CK-MB in rats subjected to myocardial injury, supporting their cardioprotective efficacy. …”
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Risk factors and prevention measures for teachers: A literature review with a proposal for an occupational health surveillance protocol in schools by Francesco CHIRICO, Ilaria CAPITANELLI, Giuseppe TAINO, Amelia RIZZO, Angela Anna CRAMAROSSA, Angelo SACCO

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Effects of Coping, Affirmation, Resilience, and Empowerment (CARE)Program on Depression, Mental Health Literacy, and Coping Skills among People with Depression in Indonesia: A Mixe... by Lafi Munira, Pranee Liamputtong, Pramon Viwattanakulvanid

“…We combined psychoeducation and coping skills to help people with depression cope with depressive symptoms and stressful life events. This study investigated the effects of CARE program on participants’ depression scores reduction, mental health literacy, and coping skills improvement. …”
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The relationship of within-individual and between-individual variation in mental health with bodyweight: An exploratory longitudinal study. by Julia Mueller, Amy L Ahern, Rebecca A Jones, Stephen J Sharp, Alan Davies, Arabella Zuckerman, Benjamin I Perry, Golam M Khandaker, Emanuella De Lucia Rolfe, Nick J Wareham, Kirsten L Rennie

“…It is, therefore, unclear how small fluctuations in mental wellbeing within individuals predict bodyweight over short time periods, e.g. within the next month. …”
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A Numerical Method for Blast Shock Wave Analysis of Missile Launch from Aircraft by Sebastian Heimbs, Josef Ritzer, Johannes Markmiller

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Thermoelastic waves in an infinite solid caused by a line heat source by Ranjit S. Dhaliwal, Samir R. Majumdar, Jun Wang

“…Our results show that this theory predicts an infinite speed for heat propagation in general, and includes the second sound phenomena as a special case.…”
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