Var. and Extract Mixture Protects Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Pulmonary Inflammation and Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immune Deficiency: Evidence.

Respiratory tract diseases (RTDs) cause airflow limitations and impaired respiratory function, primarily due to pulmonary inflammation and immune dysfunction. var. Kitamur and (CP) are traditional herbs known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing properties.

A Novel Integrated Geriatric Services Hub for Frailty Identification and Comprehensive Management of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Singapore: Impact on Health Service Utilization.

Background: Healthcare systems need to address the high healthcare use of frail older adults. The Geriatric Services Hub (GSH) is a novel program in Singapore that delivers frailty screening, comprehensive geriatric assessment and coordinated care for community-dwelling older persons with bio-psycho-social needs. We aimed to evaluate the effects of the GSH on healthcare use.

Impact of COVID-19 Infection and Related Social Concerns on Depressive Symptoms: Mediating Effects of Negative Changes in Daily Life and Moderating Effects of Age and Gender.

Objective: This study examined the mediating effect of negative changes in daily life due to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on depressive symptoms, considering COVID-19 infection and related social concerns. Additionally, comparisons of path coefficients between the groups were conducted based on age and gender.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design used data from the 2020 Korean Community Health Survey consisting of 229,269 individuals.

Role of 5-aminosalicylic acid in ulcerative colitis management in 8 Asian territories: a physician survey.

Clinical guidelines typically endorse conventional therapies such as 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) as the mainstay of ulcerative colitis management. However, the degree of adoption and application of guideline recommendations by physicians within Asia remains unclear. This study aims to understand the prescribing patterns of 5-ASA and implementation of current guideline recommendations across Asian clinical practice.