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Interleukin-12 sustained release system promotes hematopoietic recovery after radiation injury.

The continuous production of mature blood cell lineages is maintained by hematopoietic stem cells but they are highly susceptible to damage by ionizing radiation (IR) that induces death. Thus, devising therapeutic strategies that can mitigate hematopoietic toxicity caused by IR would benefit acute radiation syndrome (ARS) victims and patients receiving radiotherapy. Herein, we describe the preparation of an injectable hydrogel formulation based on Arg-Gly-Asp-alginate (RGD-Alg) and Laponite using a simple mixing method that ensured a slow and sustained release of interleukin-12 (IL-12) (RGD-Al

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… INTRODUCTION The escalating threat of nuclear terrorism, coupled with the swift progress of nuclear energy and medicine, underscores the pressing need to devise efficient medical countermeasures for radiation exposure. …

When Cancer Is the Self: An Interpretive Description of the Experience of Identity by Hematology Cancer Patients.

BackgroundThe term "cancer" is imbued with identity signals that trigger certain assumed sociocultural responses. Clinical practice with hematological cancer patients suggests the experience of these patients may be different than that of solid tumor cancer patients.ObjectiveWe sought to explore the research question: How are identity experiences described and elucidated by adult hematological cancer patients?MethodsThis qualitative study was guided by interpretive description as the methodological framework.ResultsPreexisting identity labels and assumptions assigned to the overarching "cancer

[The Gulf War Syndrome twenty years on].

INTRODUCTION: After Operation Desert Storm which took place in Iraq from August 1990 to July 1991 involving a coalition of 35 countries and a 700,000 strong contingent of mainly American men, some associations of war veterans, the media and researchers described a new diagnostic entity: the Gulf War Syndrome (GWS). LITERATURE FINDINGS: GWS seems to be a new disorder which associates a litany of functional symptoms integrating the musculoskeletal, digestive, tegumentary and neurosensory systems. The symptoms presented do not allow a syndrome already known to be considered and the aetiology of

Updating Disability Weights for Measurement of Healthy Life Expectancy and Disability-adjusted Life Year in Korea.

BackgroundThe present study aimed to update the methodology to estimate cause-specific disability weight (DW) for the calculation of disability adjusted life year (DALY) and health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE) based on the opinion of medical professional experts. Furthermore, the study also aimed to compare and assess the size of DW according to two analytical methods and estimate the most valid DW from the perspective of years lost due to disability and HALE estimation.MethodsA self-administered web-based survey was conducted ranking five causes of disease. A total of 901 participants star

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… firearm | 0.509 | 0.365 | 0.411 | 0.395 303 | Assault by sharp object | 0.226 | 0.270 | 0.258 | 0.339 304 | Sexual violence | 0.503 | 0.362 | 0.594 | 0.481 305 | Assault by other means | 0.238 | 0.274 | 0.365 | 0.376 306 | Exposure to forces of nature | 0.244 | 0.275 | 0.339 | 0.367 307 | Conflict and terrorism …

Multidisciplinary Progress in Obesity Research.

Obesity is a chronic disease that endangers human health. In recent years, the phenomenon of obesity has become more and more common, and it has become a global epidemic. Obesity is closely associated with many adverse metabolic changes and diseases, such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, nervous system diseases and some malignant tumors, which have caused a huge burden on the country's medical finance. In most countries of the world, the incidence of cancer caused by obesity is increasing year on year. Diabetes associated with obesity can lead to seconda

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… Research by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) showed that the total economic impact of obesity is approximately USD 2 trillion per year, or 2.8% of the world GDP, roughly equivalent to the economic cost of smoking or armed violence, war and terrorism [ 16 ]. 2. …

Viewing the US presidential electoral map through the lens of public health.

Health, disease, and mortality vary greatly at the county level, and there are strong geographical trends of disease in the United States. Healthcare is and has been a top priority for voters in the U.S., and an important political issue. Consequently, it is important to determine what relationship voting patterns have with health, disease, and mortality, as doing so may help guide appropriate policy. We performed a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between voting patterns and over 150 different public health and wellbeing variables at the county level, comparing all states, including

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… While still important to Republican voters, it fell behind the issues of terrorism, the economy, social security, immigration, and the military, with an 18 point gap between Democrat and Republican voters on the issue of health care costs and a 13 point gap on the issue of Medicare reform [ 2 ]. …

Emerging mechanism and therapeutic potential of neurofibromatosis type 1-related nerve system tumor: Advancing insights into tumor development.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder resulting from mutations in the NF1 gene, which increases susceptibility to various nervous system tumors, including plexiform neurofibromas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and optic pathway gliomas. Recent research has shown that these tumors are intricately connected to the complex, dynamic interactions within neurons, culminating in neuronal signaling that fosters tumor growth. These interactions offer crucial insights into the molecular mechanisms underpinning tumor development, as well as broader implications for therapeutic

Deciding to Enrol in a Cancer Trial: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.

BackgroundClinical trials are essential for the advancement of cancer treatments; however, participation by patients is suboptimal. Currently, there is a lack of synthesized qualitative review evidence on the patient experience of trial entry from which to further develop decision support. The aim of this review is to synthesise literature reporting experiences of participants when deciding to enrol in a cancer clinical trial in order to inform practice.MethodsA systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies were conducted to describe the experiences of adult cancer patients who d

Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 333 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.

BACKGROUND: Measurement of changes in health across locations is useful to compare and contrast changing epidemiological patterns against health system performance and identify specific needs for resource allocation in research, policy development, and programme decision making. Using the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016, we drew from two widely used summary measures to monitor such changes in population health: disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) and healthy life expectancy (HALE). We used these measures to track trends and benchmark progress compared with e

The mutual impacts of stem cells and sleep: opportunities for improved stem cell therapy.

Sleep is an indispensable physiological function regulated by circadian rhythms, which influence the biological pathways and overall health of the body. Sleep is crucial for the maintenance and restoration of bodily systems, and disturbances can lead to various sleep disorders, which can impair both mental and physical health. Treatment options for these disorders encompass lifestyle modifications, psychotherapy, medications, and therapies such as light therapy and surgery. Not only sleep deprivation has a significant impact on essential organs, but it also influences various types of stem cel

A Systematic Review of Trajectories of Clinically Relevant Distress Amongst Adults with Cancer: Course and Predictors.

To improve interventions for people with cancer who experience clinically relevant distress, it is important to understand how distress evolves over time and why. This review synthesizes the literature on trajectories of distress in adult patients with cancer. Databases were searched for longitudinal studies using a validated clinical tool to group patients into distress trajectories. Twelve studies were identified reporting trajectories of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Heterogeneity between studies was high, including the timing of baseline assess

Explanation of near-death experiences: a systematic analysis of case reports and qualitative research.

Background and objectiveSome individuals report a near-death experience (NDE) after a life-threatening crisis, which refers to a range of subjective experiences related to impending death. This experience is a phenomenon with transcendental elements, which leads to deep permanent changes in both the individual and the social lives of the NDEr's. Therefore, this study aims to review the near-death experiences of individuals with different religious and cultural views.MethodologyThis is a systematic analysis study. All the case report, case series and qualitative research studies which presented

World Trade Center Health Program: First Decade of Research.

The terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001 placed nearly a half million people at increased risk of adverse health. Health effects research began shortly after and continues today, now mostly as a coordinated effort under the federally mandated World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program (WTCHP). Established in 2011, the WTCHP provides medical monitoring and treatment of covered health conditions for responders and survivors and maintains a research program aimed to improve the care and well-being of the affected population. By 2020, funds in excess of USD 127 M had been awarded for health effects

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… Psychological impact of terrorism on children and families in the United States. J. Aggress. Maltreat. Trauma. 2004;9:305–317. doi: 10.1300/J146v09n03_01. 30. Bills C.B., Levy N.A., Sharma V., Charney D.S., Herbert R., Moline J., Katz C.L. …

Virtual music therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: an updated scoping review.

ObjectiveThe objective of this update to a previously published scoping review was to map how music therapists used virtual music therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.IntroductionVirtual music therapy underwent significant development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the number of publications increased dramatically compared to early 2021, when only 10 records were available. An update to the previous scoping review was necessary to explore the current state of this emerging music therapy discipline and provide important information for health care practitioners, scholars, and resea

Proceedings of Reanimation 2023, the French Intensive Care Society International Congress.

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Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016.

BACKGROUND: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) provides a comprehensive assessment of risk factor exposure and attributable burden of disease. By providing estimates over a long time series, this study can monitor risk exposure trends critical to health surveillance and inform policy debates on the importance of addressing risks in context. METHODS: We used the comparative risk assessment framework developed for previous iterations of GBD to estimate levels and trends in exposure, attributable deaths, and attributable disability-adjusted life-years

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2021 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts-Virtual.

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Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 359 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.

BACKGROUND: How long one lives, how many years of life are spent in good and poor health, and how the population's state of health and leading causes of disability change over time all have implications for policy, planning, and provision of services. We comparatively assessed the patterns and trends of healthy life expectancy (HALE), which quantifies the number of years of life expected to be lived in good health, and the complementary measure of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), a composite measure of disease burden capturing both premature mortality and prevalence and severity of ill

Специальный выпуск: резюме 11th Конгресс Европейской академии неврологии, Хельсинки, Финляндия.

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