Parents' preferences for herbal supplements in managing functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Gastrointestinal diseases in children and adolescents lead to a considerable impairment of the quality of life of children and parents. Accordingly, there are considerable socio-economic consequences for the family and society. Parents concerned about their children may seek alternative treatments and opt for traditional herbal supplements.

mHealth App to improve medication adherence among older adult stroke survivors: Development and usability study.

Background: Effective medication adherence is vital for older adult stroke survivors, yet 20-33% cease treatment within a year post-discharge, increasing risks of recurrent strokes and mortality. A mobile health (mHealth) app could be a novel tool to improve medication adherence among stroke survivors because of its potential to increase patient empowerment. A few stroke-related apps provide information and support to stroke survivors.

Effectiveness of mobile application interventions for stroke survivors: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Although smartphone usage is ubiquitous, and a vast amount of mobile applications have been developed for chronic diseases, mobile applications amongst stroke survivors remain unclear.

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of mobile applications on medication adherence, functional outcomes, cardiovascular risk factors, quality of life and knowledge on stroke in stroke survivors.

Methods: A review of the literature was conducted using key search terms in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane and Web of Science databases until 16 March 2023 to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trial (CCTs) of mobile application interventions among stroke survivors.

Treatment prediction with machine learning in prostate cancer patients.

There are various treatment modalities for prostate cancer, which has a high incidence. In this study, it is aimed to make predictions with machine learning in order to determine the optimal treatment option for prostate cancer patients. The study included 88 male patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Description of apps targeting stroke patients: A review of apps store.

Background: As a principal cause of mortality and disability worldwide, stroke imposes considerable burdens on society and effects on the lives of patients, families, and communities. Owing to their growing global popularity, health-related applications (apps) offer a promising approach to stroke management but show a knowledge gap regarding mobile apps for stroke survivors.

Methods: This review was conducted across the Android and iOS app stores in September-December 2022 to identify and describe all apps targeting stroke survivors.

A novel material for the microbiological, oxidative, and color stability of salmon and chicken meat samples: Nanofibers obtained from sesame oil.

Sesame oil nanofibers (diameter min: 286 max: 656nm), starting thermal degradation at 60 °C, were successfully obtained using the electrospinning technique in Türkiye. The distance, high voltage, and flow rate in electrospinning parameters were defined as 10 cm, 25 kV, and 0.065 mL/min.

Nursing lecturers' perception toward E-learning approaches used in nursing colleges: Scoping review.

Background: Nursing colleges have traditionally taught students in hospitals and laboratories. COVID-19 compelled most nursing colleges to embrace e-learning without prior experience or preparation after 2020, which may influence nursing educators' views and attitudes toward its use.

Objective: This scoping review explores the nursing educators' perception of the e-learning approaches used in nursing colleges.

Assessments of sarcopenia and its associated factors in community-dwelling middle-aged and older Chinese adults in Kelantan, Malaysia.

Sarcopenia is an emerging public health problem worldwide, but very limited information exits concerning the influence of lifestyle factors and inflammation on sarcopenia among community-dwelling older populations in Asia, including Malaysia. A total of 230 apparently healthy community-dwelling middle-aged and older Chinese adults were included in the study. Validated questionnaires were used to assess dietary and lifestyle practices, while pro-inflammatory cytokine status was assessed by blood interleukin-6 concentrations (IL-6).

Synchronous Breast and Cervical Carcinoma: A Genetic Point of View.

Breast carcinoma is the most common cancer of women in Malaysia. The most common sites of metastasis are the lung, liver, bone and brain. A 45-year-old lady was diagnosed with left invasive breast carcinoma stage IV (T4cN1M1) with axillary lymph nodes and lung metastasis.

The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions in pregnant women and the correlated factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Sexual functions are negatively affected during pregnancy with the emergence of physical, hormonal, mental, emotional, and behavioral changes; however, there is no cumulative knowledge about the global prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in pregnant women and the correlated factors in SD.

Aim: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of SD among pregnant women and the factors correlated with their SD scores.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies focusing on SD in pregnant women were conducted in the PubMed, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, Turkish Medline, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Ovid databases by using the following combination of keywords: "pregnant" OR "pregnancy" AND "sexual dysfunction.

Marination with aronia, grape and hawthorn vinegars affects the technological, textural, microstructural and sensory properties of spent chicken meat.

1. The purpose of the present research was to detect the efficacies of various vinegars (aronia, grape and hawthorn) used as marination solutions on the physicochemical, technological, textural and sensory properties of spent chicken meat. The pH, colour parameters, cooking loss, marinade absorption, yield, texture (TPA and MORS), characteristics scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and sensory properties of marinated spent chicken samples were determined.

Medication non-adherence and associated factors among older adult stroke survivors in China.

Medication non-adherence has remained a common and costly global health issue of growing importance among older adults. This study aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors related to medication non-adherence among older adult stroke survivors in China. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 402 older adult stroke survivors were recruited from three tertiary hospitals in China.

Application of liposomes in the treatment of infectious diseases.

The advances in the development of drugs and vaccines for major infectious diseases of tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV represent some of the most significant milestones in their therapeutic strategies. Yet, current drugs and vaccines display limitations such as drug resistance and low efficacy level. In recent years, new emerging and advanced nano-technology carrier liposomes have been widely studied towards producing drugs and vaccines capable of targeting infectious diseases.

Traditional Methods and Practices Used in Society to Prevent COVID-19.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the traditional methods and practices used during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Method: This descriptive study was conducted between July 11 and 25, 2020, with volunteers above 18 years of age registered in the population of a district located in a rural district in Turkey. For the implementation of the study, permission was obtained from the Selçuk University Ethics Committee of Non-Interventional Scientific Research.

Targeting Differential Roles of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptors as a Therapeutic Strategy for Glaucoma.

Glaucoma is an irreversible sight-threatening disorder primarily due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), leading to retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death by apoptosis with subsequent loss of optic nerve fibers. A considerable amount of empirical evidence has shown the significant association between tumor necrosis factor cytokine (TNF; TNFα) and glaucoma; however, the exact role of TNF in glaucoma progression remains unclear. Total inhibition of TNF against its receptors can cause side effects, although this is not the case when using selective inhibitors.

Situational factors shape moral judgements in the trolley dilemma in Eastern, Southern and Western countries in a culturally diverse sample.

The study of moral judgements often centres on moral dilemmas in which options consistent with deontological perspectives (that is, emphasizing rules, individual rights and duties) are in conflict with options consistent with utilitarian judgements (that is, following the greater good based on consequences). Greene et al. (2009) showed that psychological and situational factors (for example, the intent of the agent or the presence of physical contact between the agent and the victim) can play an important role in moral dilemma judgements (for example, the trolley problem).

Antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of blackberry, black chokeberry, blueberry, and red currant pomace extracts on beef patties subject to refrigerated storage.

This study evaluates the physicochemical and microbiological properties and sensory parameters of beef patties formulated with black chokeberry (B1), blackberry (B2), red currant (B3) and blueberry (B4) pomace water extracts during refrigerated storage over 9 days. The berry pomace extract treatment significantly decreased the TBARS numbers of the samples (P < 0.05).

A randomized controlled study: The effect of preprocedurals ınformative animation watch about echocardiography and ıntraprocedural kaleidoscope watch on anxiety in children.

Aim: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled study to investigate the effect of procedural cartoons displayed before echocardiography and kaleidoscope display during the procedure on anxiety in children aged 5-12 years.

Methods: The study was completed with 164 children aged 5-12 years who were admitted for echocardiography. The study was conducted with four groups: cartoons group, kaleidoscope group, cartoons + kaleidoscope group, and control group.

Predictors of Orthorexia Nervosa behavior in women within the framework of the theory of planned behavior.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the predictors of Orthorexia Nervosa behavior in women.

Design And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 418 women of reproductive age in Turkey.

Findings: More positive attitudes towards healthy eating and higher levels of control were significantly associated with more positive intentions.

Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Strength and Pain in Patients With Knee Injuries: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Due to the pain caused by knee injuries, low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (L-BFR) may be a potential adjuvant therapeutic tool in the rehabilitation of knee injuries. This review aimed to analyze the effectiveness of L-BFR training modality in knee rehabilitation.

Design: A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the potential impact of blood flow restriction on patients with knee injuries.

Immunomodulatory Effects of Recombinant Expressing Antigen-85B Epitopes in Infected J774A.1 Murine Macrophages.

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