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Physical activity and health-related quality of life in former elite and recreational cricketers from the UK with upper extremity or lower extremity persistent joint pain: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare physical activity (PA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in former elite and recreational cricke … D SECONDARY OUTCOMES: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form collected weekly metabolic equivalents (METS), while the Short-Form 8 collected physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component scores. Kruskal-Wallis tests with Dunn's post-hoc and multivariable linear regressions were performed. RESULTS: Weekly METS were similar in former cricketers with U …

Restricting vitamin A intake increases bone formation in Zambian children with high liver stores of vitamin.

UNLABELLED: This analysis was performed in Zambian children who had a high prevalence of hypervitaminosis A, defined as > 1.0 μmol retinol/g liver. Bone parameters included markers of bone formation (P1NP), bone resorption (CTX), parathyroid hormone, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Low dietary vitamin A intake increased P1NP. PURPOSE: Vitamin A (VA) interacts with bone health, but mechanisms require clarification. In countries where multiple interventions exist to eradicate VA deficiency, some groups are consuming excessive VA. Bone metabolism and inflammatory parameters were measured in Z

Continuous PTH and PTHrP infusion causes suppression of bone formation and discordant effects on 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D.

UNLABELLED: Osteoblast activity and plasma 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D are increased in HPT but suppressed in HHM. To model HPT and HHM, we directly compared multiday continuous infusions of PTH versus PTHrP in humans. Continuous infusion of both PTH and PTHrP results in marked and prolonged suppression of bone formation; renal 1,25(OH)2D synthesis was stimulated effectively by PTH but poorly by PTHrP. INTRODUCTION: PTH and PTH-related protein (PTHrP) cause primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) and humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy (HHM), respectively. Whereas HHM and HPT resemble one another in many r

Physiological effects of lactulose and inulin in the caecum of rats.

A model experiment was performed on rats to evaluate the effect of partial or total substitution of saccharose (S) and cellulose (C) by preparations of lactulose and inulin on the development and metabolism of the caecum. In the experimental diets given to rats for 4 weeks, the examined preparations were administered either with an equivalent amount of cellulose (each at 4% of the diet) or as sole source of dietary fibre at 8% of the diet. Compared to the saccharose group cellulose had no effect, and low doses of lactulose and inulin in the diet increased to a medium extent the weight of the c

Phenytoin-initiated hydroxyl radical formation: characterization by enhanced salicylate hydroxylation.

Bioactivation of phenytoin and related teratogens by peroxidases such as prostaglandin H synthase (PHS) may initiate hydroxyl radical (.OH) formation that is teratogenic. Salicylate is hydroxylated by .OH at the third and fifth carbon atoms, forming 2,3- and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acids (DHBA). In vivo salicylate metabolism produces only the 2,5-isomer, so 2,3-DHBA formation may reflect .OH production. In the present study, we validated the salicylate assay using the known .OH generator paraquat and evaluated .OH production by phenytoin. Female CD-1 mice were treated with paraquat (30 mg/kg, int

Ovulation induction with human menopausal gonadotropin compared to human urinary follicle-stimulating hormone results in a significant shift in follicular fluid androgen levels without discernible differences in granulosa-luteal cell function.

Follicular fluid estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and androstenedione levels were compared in 2 groups of spontaneously ovulatory women undergoing ovulation induction with human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG; which contains equal amounts of LH and FSH) or human urinary FSH (huFSH). The results were correlated with the ratios of embryo cleavage and pregnancy. Although significantly more FSH [1268 +/- 38 (+/- SEM) vs. 953 +/- 38 IU; P less than 0.05] was required for equivalent hyperstimulation in hMG compared to huFSH cycles, the number of oocytes retrieved and fertilized and the number of

The isoenzymes of carbonic anhydrase: kinetic properties with particular reference to the functions in the intestinal tract.

1. Details are given of an electrometric method for measuring the activity of isoenzymes of carbonic anhydrase (EC 4.2.1.1) in catalysing the hydration of carbon dioxide under different conditions at 0 degrees C. In the method, a measured volume of water saturated with carbon dioxide at a known partial pressure and appropriate temperature is introduced into a buffered solution. Using a sensitive electrometer and recording instrument, the subsequent change in hydrogen ion concentration is recorded as a function of time. Under the conditions of assay, the pH change induced in the presence of sub

High-Throughput Morphological Profiling of Patient-Derived Human Liver Organoids for Hepatotoxicity Hazard Identification and Compound Prioritization.

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) remains a major challenge in drug development because existing in vitro models poorly predict clinical hepatotoxicity. We coupled patient-derived human liver organoids (HLOs) with high-content imaging and automated machine learning (ML) to detect hepatotoxicity-associated phenotypes by morphological profiling. HLOs from six DILI patients and one healthy donor (n = 7) retained donor-specific baseline phenotypes in hepatocyte maturity, metabolism, and morphology. ML models trained per line on MAD-robustized, well-level-aggregated median features achieved compound

Addressing Gaps in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Evaluation of a Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Platform.

BACKGROUND: Traditional brick-and-mortar pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs remain substantially underutilized, with only 2.7% of Medica … en's d to assess effect sizes across clinical domains. Primary outcomes included changes in maximum metabolic equivalents (METs), Duke Activity Status Index (DASI), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scores. Other measures included changes in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), smoking status, and prevalence of hypertension. RESULTS: Among 2,444 patients …

Yiqi Fumai Lyophilized Injection for Improving Exercise Tolerance in Chronic Heart Failure: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study.

BACKGROUND: High mortality and prevalence rates are hallmarks of chronic heart failure (CHF). Patients frequently have a much lower quality … administered to both groups; however, the YQFM group also got a 10-day YQFM exposure. The change in metabolic equivalents measured by the Veterans Specific Activity Questionnaire was the main outcome. The 6-minute walk distance, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire score, NYHA functional class, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels, and echocardiographi …

Dental caries linked to gestational and early-life secondhand smoke exposure.

BACKGROUND: Few studies have investigated how different exposure windows - gestational, early postnatal, and current - of secondhand smoke (SHS) contribute to early childhood caries (ECC). Understanding these critical windows is essential for designing targeted interventions. We evaluated the association between SHS exposure and ECC among preschoolers. METHOD: This study was nested within the prospective birth cohort (HAPIN trial) conducted in southern India (2018-2020). Comprehensive data on exposure, lifestyle, and health were collected at multiple maternal and child time points. Between Ap

Оптимизированное назначение упражнений для уменьшения онкологической усталости у выживших после первичного лечения у женщин с раком молочной железы: систематический обзор и доза-ответный сетевой мета-анализ.

ОБЪЕКТ: Психофизиологический стресс у пациентов с онкологическими заболеваниями (CRF) значительно снижает качество жизни у выживших после рака молочной железы. Хотя физические упражнения рекомендуются в клинических руководствах для уменьшения CRF, эффективные и оптимальные дозы остаются неопределёнными. Настоящее исследование направлено на изучение зависимости дозы упражнений от CRF у выживших после рака молочной железы. МЕТОДЫ: Доза упражнений рассчитывалась как произведение продолжительности, частоты и интенсивности, выраженная в метаболических эквивалентах минут в неделю (METs-min/неделя),

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BACKGROUND: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) significantly impairs the quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Although exercise is recommen … DS: Exercise dose was calculated as the product of duration, frequency, and intensity, expressed in metabolic equivalents of task minutes per week (METs-min/week), for comparison across studies. Bayesian network and dose-response meta-analyses were conducted to evaluate the impact of exercise on fatigue in breast cancer survivors and to model the nonlinear dose-respon …

The Role of Apoptosis and Ferroptosis in Primary Mitochondrial Diseases: Mechanisms and Pathogenesis.

Mitochondrial diseases have traditionally been viewed as energy deficiencies, but current evidence positions mitochondria as central regulators of multiple cell death pathways. This review systematically analyzes the molecular mechanisms of apoptosis and ferroptosis in the context of both primary mitochondrial diseases-caused by mutations in mtDNA or nuclear DNA directly affecting oxidative phosphorylation-and secondary mitochondrial dysfunction associated with broader pathological conditions. Apoptosis is an energy-dependent process characterized by mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilizati

Antioxidant Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Oregano, Sage, Basil, Rosemary, and Herbal Mixtures.

Herbs and spices are traditionally added to food in cuisines around the world. Antioxidant activity and content of bioactive compounds were compared in oregano, sage, basil, rosemary, and herbal mixtures. After optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of the ethanol-water extracts, the content of reducing compounds of the herb extracts was tested using the Folin-Ciocalteu method, and antioxidant capacity was evaluated with ABTS (2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)diammonium salt) and DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical) assays. Oregano showed the highest antiox

Incidence of Complications in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Combined Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Colonoscopy with Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Prospective Cohort Study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the incidence, characteristics, and risk factors of complications related to anesthesia complication in ASA Class III … iovascular disease - odds ratio (OR=1.678), respiratory disease (OR=1.877), functional capacity < 4 metabolic equivalents (METs), (OR=1.851), nutritional screening score ≥1 (OR =1.518), and single - dose bowel prep regimen (OR=1.614). Complications were more common in women, patients aged 65 years or older, and inpatients, although the difference in hospitalization an …

The fatigue status feature of bicycle movement based on deep learning and signal processing technology.

Cycling is a common and effective home-based rehabilitation exercise. Accurate and accessible assessment of the onset of fatigue is essentia … 9), the CIA after the change point (p = 0.014), the maximum heart rate, maximal oxygen consumption, metabolic equivalents, and energy efficiency exhibited significant inter-group differences. The KR algorithm demonstrated outstanding performance in keypoint detection, achieving an accuracy of 86.5%, significantly outperforming OpenPose. With an inference speed of 30 F …

Efficacy and Safety of Jiuxin Pill in the Treatment of Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris: A Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: Stable angina pectoris (SAP), as a common type of coronary heart disease (CHD), is characterized by transient retrosternal squee … e (SAQ) scores were set as the main efficacy outcomes, and the 1-minute heart rate recovery (HRR1), metabolic equivalents (METs), maximum ST segment depression, Borg perceived exertion after exercise, the average number of angina attacks per week, usage of nitroglycerin, drug withdrawal and reduction rate, information scoring of four diagnostic methods in traditional …

Application of food exchange portion method in home-based nutritional intervention for elderly patients with chronic heart failure.

BACKGROUND: The home treatment of elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) is often accompanied by malnutrition, which increases th … limb muscle mass), with the cardiopulmonary function evaluated using a six-minute walk test and the metabolic equivalents method. The control group was given general nutrition education and routine dietary guidance from cardiac rehabilitation nurses, while the experimental group was given an individualised nutrition prescription by dietitians based on the evaluation r …

In Vitro and In Silico Studies of Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Activities of Chemically Characterized Essential Oil of Artemisia flahaultii L. (Asteraceae).

The present study investigated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities as well as characterized the chemical composition of the essential oils (EO) isolated from Artemisia flahaultii (EOF). EOF was extracted using hydro-distillation, and the chemical composition of EOF was ascertained by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS). To assess antioxidant capacity, three tests were used: the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH), the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and the ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) test. The antimicrobial activity of EOF was investigated using t

Effect of nanoparticle macroalgae in the treatment of fatty liver disease using logistic regression, and support vector machine.

One of the major health issues facing people worldwide is liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis may be brought on by long-term exposure to harmful substances, medicines, and microorganisms. The development of liver fibrosis in children was particularly worrying due to their longer life-span, which was possibly related to a great risk of developing long-term complications. Marine algae species have provided a biological variety in the research phase of novel approaches to the treatment of numerous ailments. Marine macroalgae have recently been the subject of research due to their rich bioactive chemic