Qualitative analysis and exploration of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects of a Thai traditional medicine formula from Wat Pho beyond its use for COVID-19 treatment by Naruemon Perstwong, Asma Binalee, Khwanlada Kobtrakul, Wongsakorn Phongsopitanun, Kittipong Sanookpan, Sudartip Areecheewakul, Visarut Buranasudja, Sornkanok Vimolmangkang

“…Abstract Background Ya-Kao (YK) is a traditional Thai medicine used to relieve fever and consists of 14 crude drugs. …”
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Identification of anti-fibrotic compounds from Piper longum L via hollow fiber cell fishing and high-performance liquid chromatography with in vivo and in vitro validation by Jie Tian, Nan Zhou, Heng Wang, Wanghui Jing, Guoping Zheng

“…Abstract Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an important source of bioactive compounds, hence enjoying a wide application in clinical treatment, while its pharmacodynamic material basis remains difficult to elucidate as it has a complex chemical composition. …”
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The Beneficial Effects of Herbal Therapy (Zayesh Booalidaroo + Safoof-e Hefz + Royal Jelly) on Male Infertility by Leila Naserpour, Hoda Fazaeli, Seyed Abbas Seyed Ebrahimi, Seyedeh Saeideh Sahraei, Naser Kalhor, Mohamad Heydari, Zahra Ebrahimi

“…Background: Several studies have recently been conducted on herbal plants due to their growing medicinal usage. …”
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Reduced synaptic tagging by complement protein C3 is associated with elevated extracellular matrix in the middle-aged cerebellum of mice by Henning Peter Düsedau, Carla Cangalaya, Stoyan Stoyanov, Alexander Dityatev, Alexander Dityatev, Alexander Dityatev, Ildiko Rita Dunay, Ildiko Rita Dunay, Ildiko Rita Dunay, Ildiko Rita Dunay, Ildiko Rita Dunay

“…BackgroundAging of the brain is associated with cognitive decline and recognized as a major risk factor for the development of neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Mobile-Based Platform With a Low-Calorie Dietary Intervention Involving Prepackaged Food for Weight Loss for People With Overweight and Obesity in China: Half-Year Follow-Up Result... by Xi Wang, Suyuan Wang, Lingyu Zhong, Chenghui Zhang, Yanhong Guo, Mingxia Li, Li Zhao, Shuming Ji, Junjie Pan, Yunhong Wu

“… Abstract BackgroundObesity is a rapidly increasing health problem in China, causing massive economic and health losses annually. …”
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Nutritional Status, Physical and Psychomotor Development of Premature Infants: A Prospective Observational Comparative Study by Tatiana V. Turti, Anna A. Gorbacheva, Olga L. Lukoyanova

“…Our aim was to study the nutritional status, physical, and psychomotor development of infants.Methods. Nutritional status — the composition (the ratio of fat and fat-free tissues) and the value of lean body mass (LBM) — was assessed by plethysmography and densitometry; physical development — by measuring the mass and length of the body, the circumference of the head and chest, calculating the body mass index (BMI); psychomotor development — assessing compliance with the schedule of neuropsychological development of infants (GNOM). …”
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Intermittent supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila and galactooligosaccharides modulates Alzheimer’s disease progression, gut microbiota, and colon short-chain fatty acid pr... by Arnas Kunevičius, Akshay Kumar Vijaya, Alessandro Atzeni, Jonas Mingaila, Ieva Šimoliūnė, Rapolas Jamontas, Emilija Keževičiūtė, Miguel Gueimonde, Rolandas Meškys, Daiva Baltriukienė, Silvia Arboleya, Aurelijus Burokas

“…BackgroundBidirectional communication and mutual regulation between the gastrointestinal tract and the CNS is facilitated through the gut-brain axis. …”
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Brazil’s experiment to expand its medical workforce through private and public schools: Impacts and consequences of the balance of regulatory and market forces in resource-scarce s... by Mário Scheffer, Paola Mosquera, Alex Cassenote, Barbara McPake, Giuliano Russo

“…Such experience provides an insight for the global debate on the role of the private sector in medical education. Methods We draw from the analysis of unique medical demography datasets to assess the impact of those policies on the number and distribution of doctors and medical students, composition of the workforce, and quality of training. …”
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Exploring Motives Behind Ideal Melanoma Survivorship Care Plans With Multiple Stakeholders: A Cocreation Study by Nadia Christina Willemina Kamminga, Marjolein Lugtenberg, Julia Annabel Van den Broek, Tamar Nijsten, Marlies Wakkee, Kasia Tabeau

“… BackgroundSurvivorship care plans (SCPs), ie, personalized health care plans for cancer survivors, can be used to support the growing group of melanoma survivors throughout their disease trajectory. …”
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Repurposing Mouthwashes: Antifungal and Antibiofilm Abilities of Commercially Available Mouthwashes Against <i>Candida</i> spp. by Marie Maziere, Paulo Rompante, José Carlos Andrade, Beatriz S. F. De Oliveira, Mariana C. Alves, Celia Fortuna Rodrigues

“…Indeed, the solution to emerging infectious diseases may no longer lie in costly new drug development but rather in unlocking the untapped potential of existing substances. <b>Materials and Methods</b>: Eighteen mouthwashes, chosen based on their composition, were tested in vitro against ten <i>Candida</i> strains, including clinical isolates of oral origin and reference strains, in both planktonic and biofilm forms. …”
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Pharmacokinetic analysis on compatibility of Atractylodes macrocephala and Paeoniae radix herb pair ameliorates functional constipation model rats using microdialysis with ultra‐pe... by Xiaoting Wang, Xiaojun Li, Rui Zhang, Yin Hong, Jiaqi Guan

“…It also seeks to compare the changes in the content of the active ingredient when applied individually and in combination with in vitro AM‐PR, further in‐depth investigation into its material foundation in terms of pharmacokinetics, as well as the composition of the substance. Methods Blood microdialysis samples were collected using microdialysis technology. …”
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Incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes in highly vulnerable pregnant women – the Mothers of Rotterdam study by Kajal S. C. Mohabier, Hanneke P. de Graaf, Eric A. P. Steegers, Loes C. M. Bertens

“…Abstract Background Socioeconomic disadvantaged circumstances are known to affect health outcomes, but during pregnancy it also affects the growth and development of the fetus. …”
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DNA methylation-predicted plasma protein levels and breast cancer risk by Jacob K. Kresovich, Brett M. Reid, Katie M. O’Brien, Zongli Xu, Doratha A. Byrd, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler, Jack A. Taylor

“…Abstract Background Blood DNA methylation (DNAm) profiles have been used to show that changes in circulating leukocyte composition occur during breast cancer development, suggesting that peripheral immune system alterations are markers of breast cancer risk. …”
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Single-cell sequencing unveils the transcriptomic landscape of castration-resistant prostate cancer-associated fibroblasts and their association with prognosis and immunotherapy re... by Yifeng Qiu, Yuhan Wang, Jiahe Liu, Kai Sun, Baohua Liu, Qi Hou

“…Abstract Background The tumor microenvironment (TME) is increasingly acknowledged as a determinant in the malignant transformation and progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). …”
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Histological response and blood glucose level in a diabetic animal model after the oral administration of Mucuna pruriens: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Tri Wahyu Pangestiningsih, Dian Meididewi Nuraini, Morsid Andityas, Ariana Ariana

“…Background and Aim: Mucuna pruriens (MP) has emerged as a promising natural antidiabetic agent due to its rich bioactive composition. …”
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Effects of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol treatment on the fecal microbiome profile in dogs with leishmaniosis by Joan Martí-Carreras, Marina Carrasco, Marc Noguera-Julian, Olga Francino, Rodolfo Oliveira Leal, Lluís Ferrer, Gaetano Oliva, Jenifer Molina, Xavier Roura

“…Abstract Background The combination of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol is considered one of the most effective treatments for canine leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum. …”
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Best Time to Begin Complementary Feeding of Full-Term Exclusively Breastfed Infants: Results of an Observational Study by Olga L. Lukoyanova, Tatyana E. Borovik, Vera A. Skvortsova, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Natalya G. Zvonkova, Tatyana N. Stepanova, Elena A. Kopyltsova, Elena L. Semikina, Irina M. Guseva

“…Methods: Cohort observational study. We assessed actual nutrition and chemical composition of diets of infants, nalyzed anthropometric indicators, as well as clinical and biochemical parameters of blood.Results: The study included 203 infants. 112 of these infants were breastfed up to six months of age (exclusive breastfeeding or mixed feeding with the amount of breast milk of not less than 150–200 ml) and 91 infants were bottle-fed with adapted milk formulas. …”
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3D-printed resin for permanent/definitive restorations: meta-analysis for bond strength by Minjoo Ki, Marc Hayashi, Mijoo Kim

“…Background Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies have gained increasing popularity in restorative dentistry for fabricating polymer-based restorations. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and reproductive biology of the brown croaker (Miichthys miiuy) in the southwestern waters of Korea by Seong Yong Moon, Gun Wook Baeck, Jin Ho Jung, Haeyoung Choi, Changsin Kim, Myung Sung Koo, Jeong-Ho Park

“…BackgroundThe brown croaker, Miichthys miiuy, is an economically important fish species in Korean waters. …”
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The effects of beta-alanine supplementation and regular taekwondo training on anaerobic and aerobic performance in female taekwondo athletes by Elaheh Dianati, Hamid Rajabi, Nena Khaledi, Sadegh Amani Shalamzari

“…Background and Purpose: Beta-alanine supplement, which is a precursor of carnosine, may improve performance by providing a buffering effect. …”
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