The Influence of Concurrent Autoimmune Thyroiditis on the Cardiometabolic Consequences of Cabergoline in Postmenopausal Women by Robert Krysiak, Marcin Basiak, Witold Szkróbka, Bogusław Okopień

“…<b>Methods:</b> The study comprised 50 postmenopausal women exhibiting increased prolactin levels, with half qualifying for euthyroid Hashimoto’s illness. …”
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The Effect of Autologous Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy on Kidney Function and Endothelial Dysfunction of Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD): An Open Label Clinical Trial by Martina Lily Yana, Enda Cindylosa Sitepu, Jonny, Linda Chiuman, I Nyoman Ehrich Lister, Terawan Agus Putranto

“…In this one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental study, 69 subjects with DKD were administered a single dose of autologous DC immunotherapy ex vivo. …”
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RETRACTED: Efficacy of Vanadyl Sulfate and Selenium Tetrachloride as Anti-Diabetic Agents against Hyperglycemia and Oxidative Stress Induced by Diabetes Mellitus in Male Rats by Fawziah A. Al-Salmi, Reham Z. Hamza

“…The use of metals in medicine has grown in popularity in clinical and commercial settings. In this study, the immune-protecting effects and the hypoglycemic and antioxidant activity of vanadyl sulfate (VOSO₄) and/or selenium tetrachloride (Se) on oxidative injury, DNA damage, insulin resistance, and hyperglycemia were assessed. …”
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Relationships between Composition of Major Fatty Acids and Fat Distribution and Insulin Resistance in Japanese by Chikako Fujii, Toshihide Kawai, Koichiro Azuma, Yuko Oguma, Fuminori Katsukawa, Hiroshi Hirose, Kumiko Tanaka, Shu Meguro, Hideo Matsumoto, Hiroshi Itoh

“…Methods. The study subjects were 111 Japanese patients (54 males, 57 females). …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Knowledge Attitude and Practices on African Animal Trypanocide Resistance by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ewan Thomas, MacLeod, Charles, Waiswa, Michael, Mahero, Ibrahim, Ntulume, Susan Christina, Welburn

“…Results: All the eight articles in the study showed that DA was the most preferred trypanocide in both West and Eastern Africa. …”
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The Initial Assessment of Daily Insulin Dose in Chinese Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes by Jing Ma, Huan Zhou, Hua Xu, Xie Chen, Xiangyu Teng, Qianjing Liu, Wei Liu

“…However, there was no study about assessment of the initial insulin dosage in new onset Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. …”
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The Iron-Klotho-VDR Axis Is a Major Determinant of Proximal Convoluted Tubule Injury in Haptoglobin 2-2 Genotype Diabetic Nephropathy Patients and Mice by Inbal Dahan, Nadia Thawho, Evgeny Farber, Nakhoul Nakhoul, Rabea Asleh, Andrew P. Levy, Yan Chun Li, Ofer Ben-Izhak, Farid Nakhoul

“…Hp 2-2 diabetic mice have impaired Hb clearance and increased iron deposits and oxidative stress in the proximal tubules (PCT), leading to increased renal injury. …”
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Inclusive digital platforms: Designing for and with users with mild intellectual disabilities or low literacy skills by Julia F.E. van Calis, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Anneke W.C. van der Cruijsen, Monique C.J. Koks-Leensen, Geraline L. Leusink, Kirsten E. Bevelander

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Omega-3 Status and the Relationship between Plasma Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Suspected Coronary Artery Disease by Heidi Borgeraas, Elin Strand, Eva Ringdal Pedersen, Jutta Dierkes, Per Magne Ueland, Reinhard Seifert, Eirik Rebnord Wilberg, Pavol Bohov, Rolf K. Berge, Dennis W. T. Nilsen, Ottar Nygård

“…Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. A previous rat study revealed an ADMA lowering effect following treatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs). …”
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Association of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1 Gene Polymorphisms in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Malaysians by Polin Haghvirdizadeh, Vasudevan Ramachandran, Ali Etemad, Farzad Heidari, Nooshin Ghodsian, Norzian Bin Ismail, Patimah Ismail

“…ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) gene polymorphisms are reported as the one of the genetic risk factors for T2DM in various populations with conflicting results. This study was conducted based on PCR-HRM to determine the frequency of ABCA1 gene by rs2230806 (R219K), rs1800977 (C69T), and rs9282541 (R230C) polymorphisms Malaysian subjects. …”
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Combined extracts of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) and Xylopia aethiopica (Negro pepper) seeds inhibit testosterone propionate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in Wistar rats by Emmanuel Nnaemeka Uhuo, Simeon Ikechukwu Egba, Chiemeziem Adnma Obike, Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam, Prince Ogochukwu Alaebo, Pryanka Munachiso Okeke, Emmanuella Chinaza Obinali

“…Objective: Study aimed to determine the inhibition of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in rats using combined extracts of Syzygium aromaticum and Xylopia aethiopica. …”
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CD4+CD25highCD127low/−FoxP3+ Regulatory T Cell Subpopulations in the Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood of Children with ALL: Brief Report by M. Niedźwiecki, O. Budziło, M. Zieliński, E. Adamkiewicz-Drożyńska, L. Maciejka-Kembłowska, T. Szczepański, P. Trzonkowski

“…We noticed a low negative correlation between Treg cells in the bone marrow and the percentage of blasts (R=−0.36) as well as a moderate correlation between Treg cells in the bone marrow and Hb level (R=+0.41) in peripheral blood before therapy. …”
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Serum Indicators Reflecting Gastric Function May Also Correlate with Other Extragastric Diseases by Yuehua Gong, Wei Wang, Yi Li, Yuan Yuan

“…Serological indicators of organ function can reveal intrinsic links between different organs. The present study aimed to determine the correlations of serum indicators for gastric and extragastric function. …”
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Physiological Aldosterone Concentrations Are Associated with Alterations of Lipid Metabolism: Observations from the General Population by M. Hannich, H. Wallaschofski, M. Nauck, M. Reincke, C. Adolf, H. Völzke, R. Rettig, A. Hannemann

“…Data from 793 men and 938 women aged 25–85 years who participated in the first follow-up of the Study of Health in Pomerania were obtained. The associations of aldosterone with serum lipid concentrations were assessed in multivariable linear regression models adjusted for sex, age, body mass index (BMI), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and HbA1c. …”
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Heart rate variability, a potential assessment tool for identifying anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders in elderly individuals by Wenna Liu, Shutong Wang, Hanyang Gu, Rong Li

“…IntroductionThis study investigates how anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders impact heart rate variability (HRV) in the elderly, exploring the clinical implications of HRV changes.MethodsWe examined 355 patients (163 men, 192 women) at Xijing Hospital from July 2021 to December 2022 during health check-ups. …”
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The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews by Fathiya Alkhuzaimi, Deborah Rainey, Christine Brown Wilson, Jacqueline Bloomfield

“…Results Fourteen systematic reviews, covering 393 primary studies, were included. mHealth interventions showed positive impacts on clinical outcomes, such as reductions in blood pressure, HbA1c, and cholesterol. …”
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Comparison of the Efficiency of Lepidium sativum, Ficus carica, and Punica granatum Methanolic Extracts in Relieving Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia of Streptozotocin-Induced Diab... by Shimaa Ramadan, Amany Mohamed Hegab, Yahya S. Al-Awthan, Mohammed Ali Al-Duais, Ahmed A. Tayel, Mahmoud A. Al-Saman

“…A significant increase in HbAlc levels was also observed with L. sativum extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg compared to diabetic controls. …”
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Efficacy of aquatic exercises on balance in children with sickle cell anemia: A randomized controlled trial by Omar Abd El-Hameed Abd El-Fattah Ghetas, Azza Abd El-Aziz Abd El-Hady, El-Sayed Ali Shaheen Ali, Amira El-Sayed El-Bagalaty

“…The mean Hb value also improved by 29.2% in the study group (A) with a statistically significant increase (p < 0.05), while in the control group (B) there was no statistically significant improvement (p > 0.05) with a percentage of 8.44% after treatment. …”
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Protocol paper: randomized controlled trial of the smart online-to-offline model development for chronic diseases management through digital health in real world setting by Jae Eun Shin, Juho Choi, Heejung Lee, Suk-Won Lee, Juhwan Oh

“…To evaluate the primary and secondary outcomes—such as HbA1c, systolic blood pressure, and cholesterol levels—the study applies a range of statistical methods. …”
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Ionized and total magnesium levels and health outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Juhaina Salim Al-Maqbali, Salwa Al Harasi, Qasim Al Mamary, Henrik Falhammar, Ibrahim Al-Zakwani, Mohammed Al Za’abi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) from August 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. …”
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