Hand grip strength and all-cause mortality risk in individuals with decreased bone mass: a study from NHANES database.

Objective: Previous studies have demonstrated that grip strength is associated with various health outcomes, including osteoporosis. However, the impact of grip strength on long-term mortality risk among individuals with low bone mass remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the association between grip strength and the risk of all-cause mortality in the population with low bone mass.

Dietary salt intake is not associated with risk of stroke: A Mendelian randomization study.

Previous studies have demonstrated a correlation between dietary salt intake and stroke; however, there was a lack of conclusive evidence regarding a causal connection between them. We undertook a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study to examine their potential association. The genome-wide data for dietary salt intake was sourced from genome-wide association study that involved 462,630 samples.

Evaluating deep learning techniques for identifying tongue features in subthreshold depression: a prospective observational study.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the potential of using tongue image features as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosing subthreshold depression and to assess the correlation between these features and acupuncture treatment outcomes using advanced deep learning models.

Methods: We employed five advanced deep learning models-DenseNet169, MobileNetV3Small, SEResNet101, SqueezeNet, and VGG19_bn-to analyze tongue image features in individuals with subthreshold depression. These models were assessed based on accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score.

Electroacupuncture can Modify Stress, Low-Grade Inflammation in the Duodenum, and Damage to the Intestinal Barrier in Rats with Functional Dyspepsia through the CRF Signaling Pathway.

Background: In the domain of functional gastrointestinal disorders, Functional Dyspepsia (FD) stands out due to its widespread occurrence internationally. Historically, electroacupuncture (EA) has been employed as a therapeutic modality for FD, demonstrating notable clinical efficacy.

Objectives: This research aimed to delve into the impact of EA on stress responses, minor duodenal inflammatory processes, and the integrity of the intestinal barrier within FD-affected rodent models while also elucidating the underlying mechanisms.