Pedagogical strategies for enhancing physical activity: A systematic review of trends and approaches by Marina Jagiello, Marc Lochbaum

“…Special attention should be given to preventive measures related to lifestyle improvement and increasing physical activity to combat chronic diseases. The studies confirm that to enhance educational and health-preserving outcomes, it is important to promote policies that support the integration of physical activity into the daily academic and extracurricular lives of participants of all age groups.…”
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Role of Social Workers in Enhancing Chronic Care: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Kabale District. by Musiimenta, Moureen

“…This study examines the essential role of social workers in improving chronic care, with a focus on Kabale Regional Referral Hospital in Kabale District, Uganda. Chronic diseases present a major global healthcare challenge, necessitating integrated and holistic care approaches that go beyond medical treatment. …”
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The Role of Nutrients in Supporting The Immune System Against Viral Infection; Newly Emerged Coronavirus (COVID19): A Narrative Review by Halgord Ali Farag, Hardi Rafat Baqi, Yousif Taha Hussein, Osama Hamid Shareef, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Amany El Afifi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…However, unbalanced diet with high levels of macromolecules could lead to chronic diseases that impair the body’s immune abilities. …”
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Persistence of gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis: study protocol for a three-arm randomised controlled trial (SOMA.GUT-RCT) by Ansgar W Lohse, Bernd Löwe, Kerstin Maehder, Yvonne Nestoriuc, Antonia Zapf, Eik Vettorazzi, Viola Andresen, Sina Hübener, Luisa Peters

“…Introduction Ulcerative colitis (UC) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are distressing chronic diseases associated with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits of unknown aetiology. …”
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The impact of oxidative balance on all-cause and cause-specific mortality in US adults and cancer survivors: evidence from NHANES 2001–2018 by Juan Wu, Yingdong Han, Menghui Yao, He Zhao, Zhikai Li, Tiange Xie, Yun Zhang, Xuejun Zeng

“…Abstract Background Oxidative stress is a crucial pathophysiological mechanism in chronic diseases and mortality. While individual oxidative markers have been studied, the comprehensive impact of oxidative balance on mortality risks remains unclear, particularly among cancer survivors. …”
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Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses by Mohamad Adam Bujang, Wei Hong Lai, Xun Ting Tiong, Selvasingam Ratnasingam, Alex Ren Jye Kim, Masliyana Husin, Yvonne Yih Huan Jee, Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad, Clare Hui Hong Tan, Khoo Sing Yee, Yoon Khee Hon, Eileen Pin Pin Yap, Fazalena Johari, Alan Yean Yip Fong

“…Abstract Background Chronic diseases are known to detrimentally impact an individual’s quality of life (QOL) and well-being. …”
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Charlson syndrome index predicted survival in pancreatic cancer patients received immunotherapy by Nan Zhang, Nan Zhang, Shiyun Chen, Yue Shi, Zhikuan Wang, Ru Jia, Guanghai Dai, Guanghai Dai

“…ObjectiveThe Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) is a widely utilized assessment tool for evaluating the mortality rate among patients with chronic diseases and tumors. Currently, there is a dearth of research investigating the correlation between CCI and survival rates in advanced pancreatic cancer patients received immunotherapy. …”
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Evaluation of Childhood Traumas, Depressive Symptoms, and Dissociative Experiences in Tinnitus Cases by Mustafa Altıntaş, Deniz Sarlak, Erdinç Özturk, Osman Celbiş

“…In addition, 77.78% of patients did not visit a psychiatrist and 75.56% did not have any chronic diseases. The mean total score of Childhood Trauma Scale for the tinnitus group was 54.37±10.17, the mean total score of The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for the tinnitus group in the depression subscale was 12.22±5.41 and in the anxiety subscale was 10.54±3.5, and Dissociative Experiences was 13.48±4.68. …”
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The impact of comorbid depression in chronic rhinosinusitis on post-operative sino-nasal quality of life and pain following endoscopic sinus surgery by Javier Ospina, Guiping Liu, Trafford Crump, Jason M. Sutherland, Arif Janjua

“…Abstract Background Depression and chronic pain are debilitating disorders that co-exist with many chronic diseases. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is no exception. …”
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The prevalence of online food delivery service usage and its association with anthropometric measurements in Muscat, Oman; a cross-sectional study by Ahmed Yahya Al Kharusi, Safa Khamis Ambusaidi, Marwa Abdullah Al Raisi, Haitham Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Asma Ali Al Kendi, Muna Mohammed Almatrushi, Mohammed Juma Al Abdali, Sanjay Jaju, Maisa Hamed Al Kiyumi

“…Younger age (P = 0.001), being single (P = 0.012), higher educational attainment (P = 0.001), absence of chronic diseases (P = 0.020),and physical inactivity (P = 0.028) were significant predictors. …”
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Prevalence of Dental Caries and Its Associated Factors among Primary School Children in Ethiopia by Anguach Shitie, Rahel Addis, Abebe Tilahun, Wassie Negash

“…Dental caries is one of the preventable oral health problems and the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Poor dental and oral health affect the quality of children’s life. …”
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Utilizing physical educators to monitor muscular strength and neuromuscular control among children with varied recess time by G. Kate Webb, Yan Zhang, Deborah J. Rhea

“…Developing appropriate MusS during childhood decreases the chances of physical injuries and many chronic diseases such as type II diabetes and cancer, which leads to healthier, active future adults. …”
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions and epigenetic aging in adults: Protocol for a scoping review. by Alina Liebich, Shenglin Zheng, Theresa Schachner, Jacqueline Mair, Mia Jovanova, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Tobias Kowatsch

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Aging is the strongest risk factor for most chronic diseases. The rising burden of an aging population and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), contributes to escalating costs for society. …”
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Association between estimated glomerular filtration rate, urinary albuminuria-creatinine ratio, and stroke prevalence in patients with chronic kidney disease by Jianfeng Xiang, Mengli Tong, Dongrong Yu, Yinfeng Chen

“…Background With the global increase in chronic diseases, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and stroke have become major public health concerns. …”
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Association of dietary niacin intake with all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease: A retrospective cohort study of NHANES. by Meijuan Xiang, Jianyun Peng, Zhihong Gui, Ju Jin, Jinling Meng

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dietary niacin intake has a positive influence on several chronic diseases, while the impact of dietary niacin intake on prognosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown. …”
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Vascular Protective Effects of Morinda citrifolia Leaf Extract on Postmenopausal Rats Fed with Thermoxidized Palm Oil Diet: Evidence at Microscopic Level by C. L. G. Chong, Faizah Othman, Farida Hussan

“…(Rubiaceae) leaf or noni leaf, which is a medicinal food (ulam) used in Traditional Malay Medicine to prevent chronic diseases, may have the potential to be formulated into a functional antiatherosclerotic agent. …”
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Initiation and sustenance of small portion size consumption behavior in rural Appalachia, USA: Application of multi-theory model (MTM) by Ram Lakhan, Sierra Turner, Sangyal Dorjee, Manoj Sharma

“…It is generally accepted that the consumption of large food portion sizes is associated with obesity which in turn is related to the etiopathogenesis of several chronic diseases. Developing consumption of small portion size behavior can address obesity and related consequences. …”
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Remission: does it already exist in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis? by Yvonne Chan, Andrew V. Thamboo, Joseph K. Han, Martin Desrosiers

“…Abstract Background Remission, defined as absence of symptoms and objective markers of disease, is emerging as the penultimate goal in the management of several chronic diseases. The concept of remission, well-established in Rheumatology as well as Gastroenterology, is currently emerging in Respiratory Medicine for asthma. …”
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Ensemble machine learning models for lung cancer incidence risk prediction in the elderly: a retrospective longitudinal study by Songjing Chen, Sizhu Wu

“…Proposed method could also be used in predicting the risk of other chronic diseases to help conduct intervention and reduce incidence.…”
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Calcium Channel Blocker Lacidipine Promotes Antitumor Immunity by Reprogramming Tryptophan Metabolism by Yuwen Sheng, Chong Qiao, Zhonghui Zhang, Xiaoke Shi, Linhan Yang, Ruiying Xi, Jialing Yu, Wanli Liu, Guolin Zhang, Fei Wang

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