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Association of chronic exercise with markers of cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ageing Res Rev

December 2024

Department of Musculoskeletal Ageing and Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK; Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK.

Background: The impact of chronic exercise on cardiometabolic risk is a crucial aspect of public health. However, limited knowledge exists regarding differences in cardiometabolic parameters between older athletes, older controls, and sedentary or active young controls.

Methods: A comprehensive search in major databases until October 2024 was conducted for studies comparing older athletes with older controls or with both sedentary and active younger adults.

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In Reference to The Comparative Diagnostic Capability of Large Language Models in Otolaryngology.

Laryngoscope

December 2024

Yo-IFOS, Research Study Group, Young Otolaryngologists-International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies, Paris, 13005, France.

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PEG Precipitation to Detect Macro-TSH in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review.

Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)

December 2024

Clinic for Endocrinology and Diabetology, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland.

Unlabelled: Macro-thyroid-stimulating hormone (macro-TSH) is a complex formed by monomeric TSH with anti-TSH antibodies, causing falsely elevated TSH levels and potential misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism. Identification of macro-TSH is essential for proper treatment and patient follow-up. Its diagnostic gold standard is gel filtration chromatography (GFC), which is very expensive, time-consuming, and rarely available.

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New frontiers about retinal cell transplantation for retinal degenerative diseases start from the idea that acting on stem cells can help regenerate retinal layers and establish new synapses among retinal cells. Deficiency or alterations of synaptic input and neurotrophic factors result in trans-neuronal degeneration of the inner retinal cells. Thus, the disruption of photoreceptors takes place.

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Aims: Subclinical thrombosis may represent an early stage of prosthesis structural disease. Most of the available evidence on the incidence, location, predictors, and consequences of thrombosis comes from studies that have employed balloon-expandable valves. We aimed to describe the different localisations of valvular and perivalvular thrombosis and analyse prosthesis-host multi-detector computed tomography predictors in the context of self-expandable prosthesis.

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Tumor Methylation Burden (TMeB) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A New Way of Thinking About Epigenetics.

Int J Mol Sci

December 2024

Laboratory of Oncology, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy.

Lung cancer represents a substantial proportion of cancer-associated mortality worldwide, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for most of these cases [...

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Over the last few years, the interest in biodegradable polymers has been increasing for several reasons, mainly because of the concerns about environmental protection and the reduction of emissions, especially those related to non-renewable fossil-based resources. Therefore, special attention has increased for the development of environment-friendly polymers such as biodegradable/compostable polymers, especially when they come from renewable resources, since this would help in further reducing energy consumption during their life cycle, as well as the overall environmental impact. Thus, every biopolymer should be accurately investigated in terms of its processability and main technological properties in order to find the most suitable applications.

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The Effect of Nutrients on Neurological Disorders.

Nutrients

November 2024

Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center, 1745 Pacific Ave., Suite 504, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA.

The prevalence of neurological disorders (NDs) is increasing, with great cost to public health [...

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Calcium, Vitamin D, and Aging in Humans.

Nutrients

November 2024

Section of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.

There is currently a growing awareness that nutritional factors have major impacts on the risk of age-associated chronic non-communicable diseases and mortality [...

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MicroRNAs in seminal plasma are able to discern infertile men at increased risk of developing testicular cancer.

Mol Oncol

December 2024

Section of Biology and Genetics "G. Sichel", Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Italy.

Male infertility is a risk factor for the development of testicular germ cell tumors. In this study, we investigated microRNA profiles in seminal plasma to identify potential noninvasive biomarkers able to discriminate the men at highest risk of developing cancer among the infertile population. We compared the microRNA profiles of individuals affected by testicular germ cell tumors and healthy individuals with normal or impaired spermiograms using high-throughput technology and confirmed the results by single-assay digital PCR.

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Background: The α-Synuclein Origin and Connectome (SOC) model recently proposed two different Parkinson's Disease (PD) phenotypes clinically based on the relationship between REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and motor symptoms' onset: a "body first" phenotype and a "brain first" phenotype in which RBD precedes or may follow the motor onset, respectively. A higher burden of non-motor symptoms as well as a more symmetrical clinical presentation have also been predicted in the body-first phenotype. This point has been poorly assessed through semi-quantitative striatal dopaminergic functional imaging to date.

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Comparative efficacy of different bowel preparations for colonoscopy: A network meta-analysis.

Dig Liver Dis

December 2024

Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.

Background And Aims: The quality of a colonoscopy is heavily reliant on the effectiveness of bowel cleansing. Various cleansing solutions are currently available, but their comparative efficacy remains uncertain. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to compare the performance of different bowel preparations for colonoscopy.

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How we ask matters: Ensuring accurate responses from AI in patient counseling.

Am J Otolaryngol

December 2024

Department of Surgery, Mons School of Medicine, UMONS Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, University of Mons (UMons), Mons, Belgium; Department of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Elsan Hospital, Paris, France.

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In the present study, the effectiveness of two surfactants (Polysorbate 80 - Tween 80 and Sodium Dodecyl Benzensulphonate - SDBS) was investigated for the remediation of a hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. Moreover, it was elucidated the impact of surfactants on soil phosphorus (P) availability and phytotoxic effect on the growth of Vicia Faba L. An experimental laboratory-scale apparatus (bench and pilot scale) was set up for the simulation of a soil flushing intervention.

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Sedimentation tanks represent one of the most important components of any water and wastewater treatment plants. The lack of knowledge of hydraulics in sedimentation tank leads to unnecessary capital and operating costs as well as water pollution in the form of excessive sludge. Improper and inadequate design cause overloading of filters, and lead to frequent backwashing, which in turn waste a significant percentage of treated water.

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Corneal injuries, which make up 3% of emergency room visits, can vary from small scratches to exposure or trauma-related damage that might be fatal to vision. Mechanical trauma, diseases of the eyelids, neurotrophic abnormalities, and chemical burns are common causes. A thorough examination is necessary for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

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The revival of psilocybin in psychopharmacological research heralds a potential paradigm shift for treating mood and anxiety disorders, and other psychiatric conditions beyond the psychotic spectrum. This critical review evaluates current evidence on psilocybin's efficacy, juxtaposing potential benefits with the practical aspects of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) and the methodological constraints of existing research.An electronic literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, selecting studies published up to December 2023 that explored the clinical use of psilocybin in mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder.

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With the rapid advance of mobile internet, communication technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), the tourism industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation. Smart tourism offers users personalized and customized services for travel planning and recommendations. Location-based social networks (LBSNs) play a crucial role in smart tourism industry by providing abundant data sources through their social networking attributes.

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The study aimed to evaluate how plasma total proteins, their fractions (i.e. albumin, α1-, β-, γ-globulins) and A/G ratio change in lambs and kids over the first month of life.

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The microbiome-driven impact of western diet in the development of noncommunicable chronic disorders.

Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol

September 2024

Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, UOC Gastroenterologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, UOC CEMAD Centro Malattie dell'Apparato Digerente, Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

Noncommunicable chronic disorders (NCDs) are multifactorial disorders that share a state of chronic, low-grade inflammation together with an imbalance of gut microbiota. NCDs are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide, and mainly in Western countries, with a significant impact on global health. Societal changes, together with the widespread diffusion of modern agricultural methods and food processing, have led to a significant shift in dietary habits over the past century, with an increased diffusion of the Western diet (WD).

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Article Synopsis
  • TLR9 is a receptor linked to immune response and cancer prognosis, particularly in triple negative breast cancer, but its regulation and role in breast cancer is not well defined.
  • In a study, HPV16 E6 oncoprotein was shown to decrease TLR9 expression and alter behaviors like proliferation and chemotherapy sensitivity in breast cancer cells.
  • The findings suggest that HPV16 may play an important but not fully understood role in breast cancer progression and treatment response, highlighting the need for further research.
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Introduction: It is debatable whether neck dissection is necessary in patients with advanced laryngeal carcinoma who are clinically node-negative (cN0). We assessed the effect of neck dissection on overall survival in patients with cN0 undergoing primary or salvage laryngectomy.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective evaluation of cN0 patients who underwent primary or salvage total/pharyngolaryngectomy at a French tertiary facility in 2008-2018, with or without neck dissection, was carried out.

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