The Effect of Training Experience on Cardiac Morphology in Resistance Exercise Practitioners: A Study on Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Parameters and Left Atrium Mechanical Functions.

: Resistance exercises (REs) are a type of physical activity that individuals from many age groups have been doing recreationally, both as amateurs and professionally, in their daily lives in recent years. It is crucial to understand the effects of such sports on cardiac morphology in order to maximize the benefit of training and to tailor the training content accordingly. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between training experience (TE) and left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic parameters and left atrial (LA) mechanical function in healthy subjects who regularly performed RE for different durations.

Health behind bars: obesity and cardiometabolic risk according to different indicators in incarcerated men.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the obesity and cardiometabolic disease risks of incarcerated men and to determine the related factors.

Design/methodology/approach: This study was cross-sectional and 139 incarcerated men were included. Data were collected using a questionnaire containing the Descriptive Information Form and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Assessment of ipsilateral and contralateral perfusion after contrast compression therapy of upper limb muscles in MMA athletes - a cross-over study.

Objective: The primary aim of this study was to compare the immediate effect of contrast compression therapy with the use of Game Ready (GRT) on hyperaemic reactions in the upper limb on the application and contralateral sides, specifically in the context of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes.

Design: In this experimental, single-blind, randomized crossover study, we recruited 30 male volunteers training in MMA (mean age: 28.33 ± 3.

The long-term effect of social, educational, and health expenditures on indicators of life expectancy: an empirical analysis for the OECD countries.

Life expectancy provides insights into population health and the socio-economic development level of a country. However, there has been a significant gap in life expectancy between developed and underdeveloped countries, although these countries and international institutions have focused on reducing these inequalities. This article explores the long-term effects of social, educational, and health expenditures together with GDP on indicators of life expectancy in the OECD states over the period of 2005-2021 through second-generation cointegration analysis.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Environmental Health Literacy Scale.

Aim: This study aimed to translate the Environmental Health Literacy Scale (EHLS) into Turkish and assess its construct validity and internal consistency.

Methods: This research employs a methodological design. The research was conducted during the 2022-2023 academic year with a sample of 500 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Caftaric acid attenuates kidney and remote organ damage induced by renal ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Oxidative stress and inflammation are indispensable components of ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. In this study, we investigated the effects of low and high doses of caftaric acid (CA) on reducing kidney and remote organ damage induced by IR. We divided Wistar rats into four groups: sham, IR, low (40 mg/kg body weight (BW)), and high (80 mg/kg BW) CA groups.

Protective Effects of Baicalein and Bergenin Against Gentamicin-Induced Hepatic and Renal Injuries in Rats: An Immunohistochemical and Biochemical Study.

Background: Drug-induced organ toxicity is a significant health concern, with gentamicin known for its effective antibacterial properties but also severe side effects, particularly cytotoxicity in liver and kidney tissues. This current study observed the preventive role of baicalein and bergenin against hepatic and renal injuries caused by gentamicin in rats.

Methods: Thirty-two male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups, namely, control, gentamicin (gentamicin 80 mg/kg/day), baicalein (gentamicin 80 mg/kg/day + baicalein 100 mg/kg/day) and bergenin (gentamicin 80 mg/kg/day + bergenin 100 mg/kg/day).

Assessment of sinapic acid's protective effects against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats.

This study evaluates the protective effects of sinapic acid (SA), a polyphenolic compound with diverse biological activities, against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. A gastric ulcer model was established using ethanol (ETH), and the experimental groups received either omeprazole (OMEP, 20 mg/kg) or SA at doses of 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg via oral gavage for 14 days. Biochemical markers, including total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), malondialdehyde (MDA), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, were assessed alongside proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), and IL-6) using ELISA.

Digital Healthy Diet and Health Literacy as Determinants of Physical Activity Level in Adults: A Descriptive Correlational Study.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the level of health literacy, digital healthy diet literacy, and physical activity of adult individuals to evaluate the relationship of physical activity with health literacy and digital healthy diet literacy and to examine the determinants of physical activity level.

Design And Method: It is a descriptive and correlational study. The sample of the study consists of 404 individuals aged 18-65.

The impact of the "treasure game" on geometric thinking and post-learning mood in first-grade children.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the motor game "Treasure Game" (TG) on first-grade children's level of geometric thinking and post-learning mood tracking (PLMT).

Methods: The study employed 24 first-grade children aged 6.1 ± 0.

Effects of positive and negative cyberloafing on safety behaviors and occupational incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a Bayesian network analysis.

. The purpose of this study is to determine the causal relationships among positive and negative cyberloafing dimensions, safety behaviors and occupational incidents among hospital employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were obtained from 210 healthcare employees working in public hospitals in Turkey.

Search for CP-Violating Neutrino Nonstandard Interactions with the NOvA Experiment.

This Letter reports a search for charge-parity (CP) symmetry violating nonstandard interactions (NSI) of neutrinos with matter using the NOvA Experiment, and examines their effects on the determination of the standard oscillation parameters. Data from ν_{μ}(ν[over ¯]_{μ})→ν_{μ}(ν[over ¯]_{μ}) and ν_{μ}(ν[over ¯]_{μ})→ν_{e}(ν[over ¯]_{e}) oscillation channels are used to measure the effect of the NSI parameters ϵ_{eμ} and ϵ_{eτ}. With 90% CL the magnitudes of the NSI couplings are constrained to be |ϵ_{eμ}|≲0.

A Novel PCR-Free Ultrasensitive GQD-Based Label-Free Electrochemical DNA Sensor for Sensitive and Rapid Detection of .

Biological warfare agents are infectious microorganisms or toxins capable of harming or killing humans. is a potential bioterrorism agent that is highly infectious, even at very low doses. Biosensors for biological warfare agents are simple yet reliable point-of-care analytical tools.

Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Breathing Exercises on Reaction Time.

: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate and long-term effects of breathing exercises on simple and choice reaction time. : A total of 31 participants were included in the study. The participants were randomly divided into two groups.

Epidermal Growth Factor Downregulates Carbon Anhydrase III (CAIII) in Colon Cancer.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. Dysregulations in the EGF signaling pathway have been associated with colon cancer. Some members of the carbonic anhydrase family serve as biomarkers in cancer.

Developing an Index to Measure the Value of Health Care Provided to Stroke Patients.

Background And Objectives: It is possible to evaluate health services for stroke patients based on clinical benefits. However, in recent years, questions about responsiveness and outcomes have also emerged. Currently, there is no index that can assess health-care services for stroke patients along these three dimensions.

Effect of Drilling Parameters and Tool Diameter on Delamination and Thrust Force in the Drilling of High-Performance Glass/Epoxy Composites for Aerospace Structures with a New Design Drill.

Real service requirements of the assembly performance and joining properties of design components are critical for composite usage in the aerospace industry. This experimental study offers a novel and comprehensive analysis of dry drilling optimization for glass-reinforced, high-performance epoxy matrix composites used in aerospace structures, focusing on thrust force and delamination. The study presents a first-time investigation into the combined effects of spindle speed (1000, 2250, 4000 and 5750 rpm), feed rate (0.

The Effect of Forgiveness and Resilience on Anxiety, Depression and Stress in Nursing Students.

To examine the effects of forgiveness and resilience on anxiety, depression, and stress in nursing students. Cross-sectional correlational study. The convinient sample of the study consisted of 383 nursing students.

A case of mistaken identity: Gallstone-induced hepatic abscess mimicking metastasis.

We present a challenging case at our facility involving a 70-year-old female with a history of hypertension who was diagnosed with malignant ovarian neoplasia. Preoperative imaging revealed a 6 x 6 x 2.5 cm mass in liver segment 6, initially suspected to be metastatic disease.

The relationship between resilience and solution-oriented thinking in nursing students.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between resilience and solution-oriented thinking in nursing students.

Background: Although resilience seems to be related with solution-oriented thinking in nursing students, there are only a few studies investigating these two variables in the literature.

Design: This is a cross-sectional survey study.

Examining the effects of non-immersive virtual reality game-based training on knee hyperextension control and balance in chronic stroke patients: a single-blind randomized controlled study.

Background: Post-stroke hemiparesis can lead to decreased mobility, gait disturbances, impaired balance, postural instability, limitations in activities of daily living (ADL), and long-term disability.

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of non-immersive virtual reality game-based training (nIVRGT) in addition to conventional rehabilitation in stroke patients on dynamic balance, knee hyperextension control, and ADL.

Methods: Twenty-five chronic stroke patients aged between 51 and 70 were included in the study.