Protective effects of E-CG-01 (3,4-lacto cycloastragenol) against bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis in C57BL/6 mice.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is an aging-related, chronic lung disease, with unclear pathogenesis and no effective treatment. One of the triggering factors in cell aging is oxidative stress and it is known to have a role in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In this paper, the protective effect of the E-CG-01 (3,4-lacto-cycloastragenol) molecule in terms of its antioxidant properties was evaluated in the bleomycin induced mice lung fibrosis model.

The Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship Between Hope and Spiritual Well-being in Cancer Patients: A Study From Turkey.

Background: Cancer is a significant public health concern in the healthcare landscape. Amidst this challenging journey, the levels of hope, spiritual well-being, and resilience in patients with cancer have emerged as pivotal factors influencing the healing process.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between hope and spiritual well-being in cancer patients and the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between hope and spiritual well-being levels.

Value of computed tomography pulmonary angiography measurements in predicting 30-day mortality among patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Purpose: Late diagnosis is associated with high mortality rates in acute pulmonary embolism (PE), so early diagnosis and risk assessment are crucial. We aim to evaluate computed tomography pulmonary angiography measurements to identify relationships with 30-day mortality in patients with pulmonary embolism. This study investigated the utility of computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) measures in determining 30-day PE-related mortality and identified various echocardiographic, demographic, and clinical variables that were independently associated with short-term mortality in patients with acute PE.