Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) play a crucial role in the occurrence and development of cardiovascular diseases. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes abnormalities of CMRFs. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a widely used treatment for OSA.

[Occurrence and environmental risks of antibiotics in surface water of China].

Antibiotics as emerging pollutants are frequently detected in surface water, raising concerns about the associated risk of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Despite the widespread apprehension, there are still research gaps in the occurrence of antibiotic pollution in surface water and the associated ecological risks to aquatic organisms in China. Here, we established a dataset of antibiotic pollution in surface water in China during 2018-2022, which encompassed 3 368 concentration values of 128 antibiotics reported in 124 articles.

Prevalence and risk factors of depression and anxiety symptoms in intensive care unit patients with cardiovascular disease: A cross-sectional study.

Aims: To investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in intensive care unit (ICU) patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to explore which elements are risk factors for the development of anxiety and depression symptoms.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: A total of 1028 ICU patients with CVD were enrolled in this cross-sectional study.

Plantago consumption significantly reduces total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Plantago is rich in soluble fiber, known for its beneficial health effects. Given this, we hypothesized that Plantago consumption might positively influence blood lipid in adults. Researchers have conducted numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs), revealing the impacts of Plantago consumption on various blood lipid parameters.

Traditional Chinese Exercises for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) have great value in the prevention and effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Our purpose in this study was to summarize present research trends and future directions regarding the link between TCEs and CVD by bibliometrics analysis. We searched the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for all original articles and reviews on TCEs for CVD published in English before August 7, 2022 using CiteSpace 5.

Effect of Unfermented Soy Product Consumption on Blood Lipids in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Clinical studies have reported the beneficial effects of unfermented soy product consumption on blood lipids in various populations. However, contradictory results have been reported regarding the influence of unfermented soy product consumption on blood lipids in postmenopausal women.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of diets with unfermented soy products compared with diets without unfermented soy products on blood lipids in postmenopausal women.

Effects of the pre-existing coronary heart disease on the prognosis of COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Although studies have shown severe Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in patients with pre-existing coronary heart disease (CHD), the prognosis of COVID-19 patients with pre-existing CHD remains uncertain primarily due to the limited number of patients in existing studies. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of pre-existing CHD on the prognosis of COVID-19 patients. Five electronic databases were searched for eligible studies.

Effects of occupational therapy on quality of life in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The objective was to discuss the impact of occupational therapy on different domains of quality of life in breast cancer patients. We performed a literature search to identify articles published before June 27, 2023, using the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus.

Objective: The objective was to discuss the impact of occupational therapy on different domains of quality of life in breast cancer patients.

Effects of cereal bran consumption on cardiometabolic risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: Cardiovascular disease is a prevalent worldwide disease, and cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs) include hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and adiposity. Healthy diets are the critical factor in controlling these CMRFs risks, especially cereal bran which contains many beneficial substances. However, there are still contradictions in the indicators of improving CMRFs by bran from different grain sources or even the same grain source.

Limosilactobacillus reuteri consumption significantly reduces the total cholesterol concentration without affecting other cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

As one of the most significant probiotics, Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) has been exploited as a nutritional supplement. We hypothesized that L.

Effects of telemedicine-based follow-up management on adults with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of telemedicine-based follow-up management on adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

Methods: Publications were searched in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase. Studies were selected according to the predefined screening criteria, and their qualities were assessed by the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials.

Effect of nanoparticles on gouty arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of nanoparticles on gouty arthritis, and to provide evidence for the preclinical application of nanoparticles in gouty arthritis and ideas for nanomedicine improvement for nanoparticle researchers.

Methods: Five databases including the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase were searched for eligible studies until April 2022. The quality of the selected studies was assessed by SYRCLE's risk of bias (RoB) tool, and the random-effects model was used to calculate the overall effect sizes of weighted mean differences (WMD).

Flaxseed supplementation significantly reduces hemoglobin A1c in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Flaxseed is a functional food because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid, lignans, and dietary fiber. We hypothesized that flaxseed supplementation would improve cardiometabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); however, clinical trials have shown conflicting results. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the impact of flaxseed supplementation in patients with T2DM.

24-epibrassinolide improves cadmium tolerance and lateral root growth associated with regulating endogenous auxin and ethylene in Kentucky bluegrass.

The application of phytohormones is a viable technique to increase the efficiency of phytoremediation in heavy metal-contaminated soils. The objective of this study was to determine how the application of 24-epibrassinolide (EBR), a brassinosteroid analog, could regulate root growth and tolerance to cadmium (Cd) stress in Kentucky bluegrass. As a result, the number of lateral root primordia and total root length in the Cd-treated seedlings decreased by 33.

Effect of Oat Consumption on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Current clinical trials have had controversial results regarding the effects of oat consumption on blood pressure (BP) in adults.

Objective: The meta-analysis was conducted to systematically evaluate the effects of oat consumption on BP in adults.

Methods: Electronic databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Embase were searched until December 13, 2021 for eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Assessment of plants radial oxygen loss for nutrients and organic matter removal in full-scale constructed wetlands treating municipal effluents.

Bidirectional cross flow wetlands with different plant species were set to investigate seasonal variation in radial oxygen loss (ROL) and its effects on COD and NH-N removal. Findings demonstrated a strong seasonal effect on the rate of ROL, with Arundo donax var.versicolor showing the highest ROL of 2.

Association between self-reported snoring and hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to summarize the evidence for the association between snoring and hypertension and the effect of snoring on hypertension in men and/or women.

Methods: We searched the articles in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase published up to 12 November 2020 to evaluate the association between snoring and hypertension. Studies were selected according to the predefined screening criteria and their qualities were assessed by Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Evaluation Scale.

Effect of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on blood pressure in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on blood pressure (BP) in postmenopausal women. The results of this study will provide an effective means for postmenopausal women to control BP and reduce the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Methods: Eligible studies were searched in five electronic databases until November 2020, and 11 randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion criteria were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cadmium stress suppresses the tillering of perennial ryegrass and is associated with the transcriptional regulation of genes controlling axillary bud outgrowth.

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), a grass species with superior tillering capacity, plays a potential role in the phytoremediation of cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soils. Tiller production is inhibited in response to serious Cd stress.

Exploration of α-aminophosphonate N-derivatives as novel, potent and selective inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatases.

Seventeen α-aminophosphonates are synthesized. Their compositions and structures are established by EA, UV, FT-IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR, (31)P NMR and ESI-MS. Compounds 1-4 are confirmed by X-ray crystallography.

Potent and selective inhibition of T-cell protein tyrosine phosphatase (TCPTP) by a dinuclear copper(II) complex.

A dinuclear Cu(II) complex, [Cu(2)(μ-IDA)(phen)(3)(NO(3))]NO(3)·4H(2)O (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline, H(2)IDA = iminodiacetic acid), was found to potently and selectively inhibit T-cell protein tyrosine phosphatase, and lead to the anti-proliferation and apoptosis of C6 glioma cells.