Semi-invasive therapies for pain in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: The increasing number of semi-invasive pain therapies in knee osteoarthritis poses challenges in decision-making. This review aimed to simultaneously compare established intra-articular therapies with newer peri-articular therapies and explore effect modifiers.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials were searched from five electronic databases without date or language restrictions.

Eyeing DNA barcoding for species identification of fish larvae.

Identification of fish larvae based on morphology is typically limited to higher taxonomic ranks (e.g., family or order), as larvae possess few morphological diagnostic characters for precise discrimination to species.

The intestinal digesta microbiota of tropical marine fish is largely uncultured and distinct from surrounding water microbiota.

Studying the gut microbes of marine fishes is an important part of conservation as many fish species are increasingly threatened by extinction. The gut microbiota of only a small fraction of the more than 32,000 known fish species has been investigated. In this study we analysed the intestinal digesta microbiota composition of more than 50 different wild fish species from tropical waters.

The reproductive biology of from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta.

The Squaretail mullet, , is a commercial fish species distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific region. This species tolerates wide variations in salinity, having been reported from both freshwater and marine habitats. Although economically significant, there is little information on its reproduction, especially in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD), where it is heavily extracted.

Effectiveness of a hybrid technology enabled care model as measured by ICHOM standard set on established and managed type 2 diabetes already using medications: A RWE retrospective study.

Aims: Diabetes is a pressing global health issue, demanding innovative strategies for improved treatment. However, traditional care often falls short of patient goals. To address this, digital health solutions, including smartphone apps and remote monitoring, have emerged as crucial in diabetes management.

Plastic ingestion by three species of Scylla (Brachyura) from the coastal areas of Thailand.

This study marked the first investigation into the presence of plastic particles in the stomachs of three mud crab species (Scylla olivacea, S. paramamosain and S. tranquebarica) collected across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Emerging Technology for Healthy Lifestyle of the Middle-Age and Elderly: A Scoping Review.

Background: Emerging technology research focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles for the middle-aged and elderly is paramount in recent literature. However, limited evidence is available for the middle-aged population. This paper reviews how emerging technologies can help in promoting a healthy lifestyle for the middle-aged and elderly.

Interactions between marine megafauna and plastic pollution in Southeast Asia.

Southeast (SE) Asia is a highly biodiverse region, yet it is also estimated to cumulatively contribute a third of the total global marine plastic pollution. This threat is known to have adverse impacts on marine megafauna, however, understanding of its impacts has recently been highlighted as a priority for research in the region. To address this knowledge gap, a structured literature review was conducted for species of cartilaginous fishes, marine mammals, marine reptiles, and seabirds present in SE Asia, collating cases on a global scale to allow for comparison, coupled with a regional expert elicitation to gather additional published and grey literature cases which would have been omitted during the structured literature review.

Oxaliplatin disrupts nucleolar function through biophysical disintegration.

Platinum (Pt) compounds such as oxaliplatin are among the most commonly prescribed anti-cancer drugs. Despite their considerable clinical impact, the molecular basis of platinum cytotoxicity and cancer specificity remain unclear. Here we show that oxaliplatin, a backbone for the treatment of colorectal cancer, causes liquid-liquid demixing of nucleoli at clinically relevant concentrations.

A review of the gobiid fish genus Aulopareia (Gobiidae: Gobiinae) with description of a new species from Kuwait and discussion of the status of Gobius cyanomos Bleeker.

The tropical Indo-west Pacific gobiid fish genus Aulopareia Bleeker is reviewed, with all recognised species redescribed herein, apart from one uncertain species. Additionally, a new species from Kuwait is described (A. vadosa n.

A triangulated perspective for understanding CAM use in Lebanon: a qualitative study.

Background: Existing evidence marked a prevalent use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies in Lebanon that is concomitant with low rates of disclosure to health care providers and limited knowledge among the general public of safety and side effects of CAM use.

Objectives: To examine the perspectives of Lebanese CAM users, CAM providers, and health care providers (HCPs) regarding their understanding of CAM and of the Push and Pull factors that drive its use.

Methods: A qualitative research study was conducted using in-depth interviews, targeting Lebanese adults (CAM users; 18-65 years) (n=14), CAM providers such as yoga instructors, owners of CAM product outlets, herbalists, and religious figures (n=13); and HCPs including physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists (n=14).

A comparison of low and high dose of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on heart rate recovery of the sedentary adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial.

Background: Heart rate recovery (HRR) has been used as a prognostication marker of health. A slower drop in HRR is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality. Since aerobic exercise has been shown to have favorable effects on HRR, we aimed to compare the effects of two different aerobic exercise doses on HRR among a sedentary adult population.

Reproduction ecology of an emerging fishery resource, the amphibious mudskipper , in the Mekong Delta.

Populations of , the Gold-spotted mudskipper, within the Mekong Delta are facing extirpation risks due to indiscriminate harvesting for the growing aquarium and food-fish trade. This study provides some of the first information on reproductive ecology-such as spawning type and season, length at first maturity, and batch fecundity-of this species, to be used in their management. The sex ratio of wild populations, based on 1031 individuals (523 males and 508 females) is 1:1.

Diets and dietary supplements used during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional survey.

Introduction: Since the beginning of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been a marked increase in the use of diets and dietary supplements (DDS) for the prevention and treatment of this emerging disease. While DDS are generally regarded as harmless, little evidence exists on the safety and efficacy of their use for COVID-19.

Objectives: To investigate the pattern and determinants of DDS use among the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear at urban coastlines.

Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is considered a major threat to ocean biodiversity. Yet, little is known of the interactive impacts of ALDFGs and urban nearshore biodiversity and habitats, especially in Southeast Asia where fisheries efforts are increasing. We identified ALDFG hotspots around Singapore-where 80% of coastal areas are urbanized or anthropogenically modified.

Foraging ecology of the amphibious mudskipper (Gobiiformes: Gobiidae).

The food composition and feeding ecology of fishes living in the intertidal zone play an essential role in understanding the energetic connectivity between terrestrial and aquatic systems. is an amphibious fish species occurring in the intertidal zone, but data on its diet and foraging ecology is still poorly known. This study on was carried out from April 2020 to March 2021 at four sites within the Mekong Delta estuary to define the influence of spatio-temporal factors on the diet of this species.

Seeing through sedimented waters: environmental DNA reduces the phantom diversity of sharks and rays in turbid marine habitats.

Background: Sharks and rays are some of the most threatened marine taxa due to the high levels of bycatch and significant demand for meat and fin-related products in many Asian communities. At least 25% of shark and ray species are considered to be threatened with extinction. In particular, the density of reef sharks in the Pacific has declined to 3-10% of pre-human levels.

Efficacy of prolotherapy in comparison to other therapies for chronic soft tissue injuries: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Introduction: Prolotherapy and other injections, primarily acting on pathways associated with maladaptive tissue repair, are recommended for recalcitrant chronic soft tissue injuries (CSTI). However, selection of injection is challenging due to mixed results. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to compare prolotherapy with other therapies, particularly injections, for CSTI and establish robustness of the results.

Dietary Management of Type 2 Diabetes in the MENA Region: A Review of the Evidence.

The alarmingly rising trend of type 2 diabetes constitutes a major global public health challenge particularly in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) region where the prevalence is among the highest in the world with a projection to increase by 96% by 2045. The economic boom in the MENA region over the past decades has brought exceptionally rapid shifts in eating habits characterized by divergence from the traditional Mediterranean diet towards a more westernized unhealthy dietary pattern, thought to be leading to the dramatic rises in obesity and non-communicable diseases. Research efforts have brought a greater understanding of the different pathways through which diet and obesity may affect diabetes clinical outcomes, emphasizing the crucial role of dietary interventions and weight loss in the prevention and management of diabetes.

Cross-validation of prediction equations for estimating the body fat percentage in adults with obesity.

Background & Aim: An accurate estimation of the body fat percentage (BF%) in patients with obesity is of clinical importance. Therefore, we aim to assess the validity of anthropometric-based BF predictive equations in treatment-seeking patients in an outpatient setting.

Methods: BF% was assessed by Tanita MC-780MA bioimpedance (BIA) and considered as a reference method, and anthropometric-based predictive equations were used in BF% estimations among 275 adults of both genders, in the outpatient clinic of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Beirut Arab University (Lebanon).

Dietary Management of Obesity: A Review of the Evidence.

Obesity is a multi-factorial disease and its prevention and management require knowledge of the complex interactions underlying it and adopting a whole system approach that addresses obesogenic environments within country specific contexts. The pathophysiology behind obesity involves a myriad of genetic, epigenetic, physiological, and macroenvironmental factors that drive food intake and appetite and increase the obesity risk for susceptible individuals. Metabolically, food intake and appetite are regulated via intricate processes and feedback systems between the brain, gastrointestinal system, adipose and endocrine tissues that aim to maintain body weight and energy homeostasis but are also responsive to environmental cues that may trigger overconsumption of food beyond homeostatic needs.

Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage following vaginal delivery - a 3-year survey of causes and management.

Objectives: Secondary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a serious complication of childbirth and a life-threatening condition that may lead to infertility amongst women during the reproductive age groups. The objective of this study is to highlight the underlying causes of secondary PPH and outcomes for patients who delivered vaginally, with the aim of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity.

Material And Methods: This is a prospective cohort study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AL-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.

Plant cell wall inspired xyloglucan/cellulose nanocrystals aerogels produced by freeze-casting.

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and xyloglucan (XG) were used to construct new aerogels inspired by the hierarchical organization of wood tissue, i.e., anisotropic porous cellular solid with pore walls containing oriented and stiff cellulose nanorods embedded in hemicellulose matrix.