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Abstract Background Malnutrition and reduced muscle strength are prevalent among patients with cancer and are both linked to impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Although the individual impacts of these condi...

Abstract Background Treating severe forms of the acute respiratory distress syndrome and cardiac failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an established therapeutic option. Neonatal or pediatric pat...

Abstract Background Serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) hormone is a well-established biomarker used for pregnancy monitoring and prognosis in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. After embryo transfer, a hi...

Abstract Accurate assessment of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) immunohistochemistry (IHC) expression, particularly the precise identification of “HER2 ultra-low” status, is critical for guiding antib...

Abstract Background Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is essential for sustainable agriculture. Stress response pathways play a significant role in regulating NUE across various growth stages and organs. Therefore,...

Abstract Background Low back pain and temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) have a coexistence in clinical practice. To find the effect of temporomandibular exercises (TME) along with conventional physiotherapy in patient...

Abstract The Internet plays a pivotal role in tackling global climate challenges, particularly in facilitating a transition toward low-carbon behavior. However, the mechanisms by which the Internet shapes low-carbon beha...

Abstract Objective In many contexts, individuals can purchase low-carbon products, making low-carbon purchasing a highly visible and relatively accessible behavioral option. This study aims to examine whether low-carbon ...

Abstract Introduction Small for gestational age and fetal growth restriction are two leading causes for low birth weight in term newborns. Due to the considerable overlap, the exact interactions between these groups have...

Abstract Background Segmental zoster paresis (SZP) of the lower limbs is an uncommon complication of herpes zoster (HZ). Its atypical presentation and variable prognosis make early recognition and comprehensive intervent...

Abstract Background There are a lack of a societal perspective and a comprehensive approach to adolescents’ wellbeing and their declining mental health. We study here changes in Finnish adolescents’ self-rated health...

Abstract Background Cold water immersion (CWI) is a common method of post-exercise recovery, but the optimal protocols are not well understood. The lack of exercise-specific guidelines has caused confusion on how CWI sho...

Abstract Background Inspiratory muscle training combined with positive expiratory pressure (IMT/PEP) may improve outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but evidence in exacerbation‑prone (Group E) di...

Abstract Background The combined prognostic role of skeletal muscle index (SMI), subcutaneous fat index (SFI), and visceral fat index (VFI) in non-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. Methods Co...

Abstract Background This study examined the associations of reallocating time among 24-hour movement behaviors (24HMB) on cardiometabolic health outcomes (anthropometric indicators, blood pressure, glucose, lipids) in ad...

Abstract Background Neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes, PMNs) have long been underestimated in the context of autoimmunity. To elucidate their role from a sex-specific perspective, an immunoendocrinological framew...

Abstract Background Farmworkers are at risk of heat-related illness (HRI). We sought to: 1) evaluate the effectiveness of farmworker Spanish/English participatory heat education and a supervisor decision-support mobile a...