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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic condition characterized by hepatic steatosis in the absence of significant alcohol consumption and is increasingly recognized as the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome (MetS). This review aims to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying the interaction between NAFLD, insulin resistance (IR), and MetS, with a focus on identifying therapeutic targets. A comprehensive review of existing literature on NAFLD, IR, and MetS was conducted.
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January 2025
Department of Communication, Institute of Collaborative Innovation, Center for Research in Greater Bay Area, University of Macau, Macau, China.
Background: China is experiencing a rapid increase in its aging population, leading to the emergence of significant challenges to improve the quality of life (QoL) of older adults. The study aims to explore the potential benefits of using mobile health technology in improving the QoL for older Chinese adults.
Method: This study utilized a subsample of adults aged 60 and above from a cross-sectional, population-based national survey conducted among Chinese adults (N = 852).
Int J Exerc Sci
December 2024
Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Intake of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is related to health outcomes. The purpose of the study was to test an online diet program promoting F&V intake among healthy adults. Twenty-three participants were randomly assigned to complete an 8-week intervention condition (#800gChallenge®) or wait-list control condition.
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December 2024
King Saud Medical City, Ministry of Health & College of Medicine, Alfaisal University Riyadh, KSA.
KSA is transforming its healthcare system by developing and implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), a tool designed to improve patient outcomes, standardize care, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making. CPGs are crucial in addressing healthcare disparities, thereby promoting health equity and patient experience. They are integral to KSA's healthcare transformation agenda.
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January 2025
Department of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Resources, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
The medicinal value of herbal products is often rooted in their "traditional" use, recontextualized by modern biomedical research granting them certain medical uses. L. (Asteraceae), native to Mexico, exemplifies such historical developments of a species that played a key role in developing a major pharmacologically active compound - lutein.
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