Spliceosomal GTPase Eftud2 regulates microglial activation and polarization.

Elongation factor Tu GTP binding domain protein 2 (Eftud2) is a spliceosomal GTPase that serves as an innate immune modulator restricting virus infection. Microglia are the resident innate immune cells and the key players of immune response in the central nervous system. However, the role of Eftud2 in microglia has not been reported.

Ditangquan exercises based on safe-landing strategies prevent falls and injury among older individuals with sarcopenia.

Background: Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function; it is a risk factor for falls among older individuals. Few studies have focused on training such individuals to adopt a safe-landing strategy that would protect them from fall-related injuries. Ditangquan is a traditional Chinese martial art comprising movements that conform to the principles of safe landing.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review.

Sarcopenia has become a key challenge for healthy aging in older adults. However, it remains unclear whether traditional Chinese medicine can effectively treat sarcopenia. This systematic review analyzes the current evidence for the effect of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on sarcopenia.

Effect of qigong exercise and acupressure rehabilitation program on pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: There are several effective complementary and integrative therapies for patients with severe COVID-19. The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and advantages of the qigong exercise and acupressure rehabilitation program (QARP) for treating patients with severe COVID-19.

Methods: A total of 128 patients with COVID-19 aged 20 to 80 years were recruited and randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive QARP plus standard therapies or standard therapies alone.