Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: The aging population in rural areas is a unique health challenge. Older adults with cognitive decline are particularly vulnerable due to limited access to medical resources and health-related information, a disparity more pronounced in rural compared to urban settings. This study investigates key factors influencing perceived decision-making competence for health behavior in this demographic.

Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.

Background: Older adults in rural areas often face the challenge of managing their health decisions due to limited access to medical services. Cognitive function, particularly the awareness and assessment of one's memory abilities, plays a significant role in the decision-making process. This study investigates the relationship between subjective memory ability and health-related decision-making among older adults in rural areas.

Dementia Care Practice.

Background: Boosting shared decision-making (SDM) for individuals with dementia is a critical aspect of patient-centered care. This collaborative approach respects the autonomy and dignity of patients, even when they face challenges in communication or decision-making due to their medical condition. Understanding patients' values and preferences may be central to a successful SDM process.

RSV Vaccine with Nanoparticle-Based Poly-Sorbitol Transporter (PST) Adjuvant Improves Respiratory Protection Against RSV Through Inducing Both Systemic and Mucosal Humoral Immunity.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes symptoms similar to a mild cold for adults, but in case of infants, it causes bronchitis and/or pneumonia, and in some cases, mortality. Mucosal immunity within the respiratory tract includes tissue-resident memory T (T) cells and tissue-resident memory B (B) cells, which provides rapid and efficient protection against RSV re-infection. Therefore, vaccine strategies should aim to generate mucosal immune responses.

Identification of Bioactive Compounds from the Roots of and Their In Silico and In Vitro AMPK Activation Potential.

Libosch., which belongs to the Orobanchaceae family, is a perennial herb found in China, Japan, and Korea. In traditional medicine, it is used to cool the body, improve water metabolism in the kidney, and provide protection from metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity.