Effects of vitamin D supplementation on diabetic foot ulcer healing: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: To systematically review the effect of vitamin D supplementation on diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing.

Methods: The PubMed, Web of Science, Science direct, Ebsco host, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and CBM databases were electronically searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the impact of vitamin D supplementation on DFUs from inception to 19 November 2022. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted the data and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies.

Development, Reliability and Validity of the Medication Literacy Scale for Parents of Children with Epilepsy.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a medication literacy scale for parents of children with epilepsy (MLSPCE) and to test the reliability and validity of the scale.

Patients And Methods: The pilot scale was formulated based on the concept of medication literacy, the knowledge-attitude-practice model, and relevant literature reviews. It was formed through two rounds of expert consultations using the Delphi method.

Association between intimate partner psychological violence and psychological distress among nurses: The role of personality traits and social support.

Aim: This study proposes investigating the risk and protective factors of intimate partner (IP) psychological violence and psychological distress to better promote psychological wellbeing for nurses and health outcomes for patients.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Method: This cross-sectional study was carried out chiefly in Guangdong, Hunan, and Shaanxi provinces, in the east, central, and west of the Chinese economic areas, respectively.

Effects of Exercise Intervention Based on Self-efficacy Theory on Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Background: During pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)is a common complication. Although some exercise programs have been recommended clinically, many pregnant women have low exercise compliance, making it difficult to effectively control blood sugar. Therefore, this study constructed an exercise intervention plan based on self-efficacy theory and explored the effect of the program on blood glucose and pregnancy outcomes in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Benefits of different combinations of aerobic and resistance exercise for improving plasma glucose and lipid metabolism and sleep quality among elderly patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Exercise has beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome (MS). However, the exercise prescriptions that best support plasma glucose and lipid control remain unknown. We evaluated the effects of different combinations of aerobic and resistance training programs on plasma glucose and lipid metabolism and sleep quality in elderly MS patients.

Promoting enteral tube feeding safety and performance in preterm infants: A systematic review.

Background: Enteral tube feeding is commonly used in preterm infants to provide enteral nutrition. Nurses play a crucial role in promoting feeding safety and performance.

Objectives: The aims of this systematic review were to identify nursing practices regarding feeding safety and performance promotion in preterm infants with enteral tube feeding and summarize evidence on the effectiveness of these practices.

Longitudinal association between depressive symptoms and cognitive decline among middle-aged and elderly population.

Background: Depression is considered a risk factor for cognitive decline. The long-term impact of depressive symptoms on cognitive performance has not been established thus far.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the longitudinal associations between depressive symptoms and cognitive performance among middle-aged and elderly population.

Personality Profiles and Personal Factors Associated with Psychological Distress in Chinese Nurses.

Background: A high prevalence of psychological distress is observed in nurses due to multiple occupational stressors. Personality traits and personal factors are important factors that lead to psychological distress. The personality profile reflects a combination of personality traits; however, the relationship between personality profiles and personal factors that affect psychological distress among nurses has not been defined.

Psychological Distress and All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Mortality Among Adults with and without Diabetes.

Aim: To examine the association of psychological distress with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer mortality in US adults, and verified whether the associations differed between participants with and without diabetes.

Methods: A total of 485,864 adults (446,288 without diabetes and 39,576 with diabetes) who participated in the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2013 were linked to the National Death Index through December 31, 2015. Psychological distress was measured by the Kessler 6 distress scale (K6).

Factors associated with physical activity in elderly nursing home residents: a path analysis.

Background: Physical activity (PA) is low among elderly residents in nursing homes in China. We aimed to determine the factors that influence PA among elderly nursing home residents and their direct or indirect effects on PA levels.

Methods: The PA levels of the participants were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and their health beliefs were assessed using a self-developed 18-item questionnaire titled the 'Health Beliefs of Nursing Home Residents Regarding Physical Activity' in accordance with Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs.

Association between sleep duration and mortality risk among adults with type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort study.

Aims/hypothesis: This study aimed to investigate whether the effects of sleep duration interacted with the presence of diabetes. We specifically sought to examine the relationship between sleep duration and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in people with type 2 diabetes across sex, age at diagnosis, duration of diabetes and treatment type.

Methods: The sample consisted of 273,029 adults, including 248,817 without diabetes and 24,212 with type 2 diabetes, who participated in the National Health Interview Survey from 2004 to 2013 and whose data were linked to a mortality database up to 31 December 2015.

Recognizing and stabilizing miR-21 by chiral ruthenium(II) complexes.

MiR-21, a non-coding miRNA with 22 nucleotides, plays an important part in the proliferation, invasion, and metastasis of tumor cells. The present study demonstrates that isomers of chiral ruthenium(II) complexes with alkynes (Λ-1 and Δ-1) were synthesized by Songogashira coupling reaction by using microwave-assisted synthetic technology. The isomers can recognize and stabilize miR-21, with the Λ-isomer showing a stronger binding capacity than the Δ-isomer.

Different exercises for pregnant women with gestational diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Introduction: There is evidence that maternal and child outcomes in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are associated with different exercise patterns. However, the evidence on which forms of exercise are beneficial for pregnant women with GDM is unclear.

Evidence Acquisition: PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and the Web of Science were systematically searched for eligible studies until Feb.

Methods of Gastric Tube Placement Verification in Neonates, Infants, and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: The objective was to evaluate diagnostic performance of multiple methods used to assess gastric tube placement verification in neonates, infants, and children.

Methods: A systematic review using the methods outlined in the Cochrane Handbook for Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy was conducted. Eight databases were searched.

Sex differences in the association between diabetes and risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,162,654 participants.

Background: Studies have suggested sex differences in the mortality rate associated with diabetes. We conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the relative effect of diabetes on the risk of all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), infectious disease, and respiratory disease mortality in women compared with men.

Methods: Studies published from their inception to April 1, 2018, identified through a systematic search of PubMed and EMBASE and review of references.

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline Derivatives as Apoptosis Inducers in Chemotherapy by Stabilizing Bcl-2 G-quadruplex DNA.

Herein, a series of imidazo[4,5-][1,10] phenanthroline derivatives RPIP (PIP = imidazo [4,5-][1,10] phenanthroline, R = NO₂, ; CF₃, ; Cl, ; OH, ) have been synthesized in yields of 82.3-94.7% at 100 °C under the irradiation of microwave.

Evaluation of Tanshinone IIA Developmental Toxicity in Zebrafish Embryos.

Tanshinone IIA (Tan-IIA) is derived from the dried roots of Bunge, a traditional Chinese medicine. Although has been applied for many years, the toxicity of the mono-constituent of , tanshinone IIA, is still understudied. This study evaluated the cardiotoxicity and developmental malformations of Tan-IIA by using zebrafish normal embryos and dechorionated embryos.

Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for detecting nasogastric tube (NGT) placement in adults: A systematic review and meta analysis.

Objective: To review the evidence on diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for detecting correct nasogastric tube (NGT) placement in adults compared to X-ray as the reference standard.

Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies, searched in the literature between 1961 and 2015. We included studies which compared the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography detection for NGT placement with X-ray in adult patients who were undergoing NGT placement for any reason in any care setting.

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Arene Ru(II) Complexes Induce Tumor Cell Apoptosis Through Selectively Binding and Stabilizing bcl-2 G-Quadruplex DNA.

A series of arene Ru(II) complexes coordinated with phenanthroimidazole derivatives, [(η⁶-C₆H₆)Ru(l)Cl]Cl(1b L = -ClPIP = 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)imidazole[4,5f] 1,10-phenanthroline; 2b L = -ClPIP = 2-(3-Chlorophenyl)imidazole[4,5f] 1,10-phenanthroline; 3b L = -NPIP = 2-(4-Nitrophenyl)imidazole[4,5f] 1,10-phenanthroline; 4b L = -NPIP = 2-(3-Nitrophenyl) imidazole [4,5f] 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized in yields of 89.9%-92.7% under conditions of microwave irradiation heating for 30 min to liberate four arene Ru(II) complexes (1b, 2b, 3b, 4b).