Electroacupuncture and Tongbian decoction ameliorate CUMS-induced depression and constipation in mice via TPH2/5-HT pathway of the gut-brain axis by Yi Chen, Peihua Shen, Qi Li, Shun Seng Ong, Yunzhi Qian, Hai Lu, Ming Li, Tianshu Xu

“…The findings of the study demonstrated that the antidepressant effects of electroacupuncture (EA) in combination with Tongbian decoction (TB) were more pronounced than those of EA alone. The EA + TB treatment significantly ameliorated depression and anxiety-like behaviors, restored cognitive function, and enhanced gastrointestinal motility in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mice. …”
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Wound-healing activity of solvent fractions and antiinflammatory activity of crude extract and solvent fractions of Acokanthera schimperi Schweinf (Apocynaceae) leaves in mice model by Workineh Woldeselassie Hammeso, Tesfaye Yimer, Getnet Tadege, Wakuma Wakene Jifar, Dejen Nureye

“…The resulting fractions were then combined with a simple ointment base to make an ointment at 5 % and 10% w/w. Next, using excision and incision wound models, the ointments' ability to promote wound healing was assessed. …”
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Factors that influence the adoption of a school-based eHealth alcohol prevention program among Spanish personnel: a mixed methods study by Ester Alejandra Rosado-Pulido, Pablo Fernández-León, Marta Lima-Serrano, Hein de Vries

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Mediterranean diet improves liver health but does not protect against azoxymethane-induced colon tumorigenesis compared to Western diet in A/J mice by Weimin Guo, Nicholas Crossland, Jimmy W. Crott

“…Amongst females, serum alanine transaminase (ALT) was also lower in MED than WRN mice. Amongst male mice, those fed MED diet presented with significantly more colonic tumors than those on the WRN diet. …”
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Chemical Pressure-Induced enhancement of electrochemical performance in Ni1-X CuxTe2 (X = 0 and 0.10) layered compounds by Rajkumar Sokkalingam, Manikandan Krishnan, Jesman Sthevan Kovil Pitchai, Sivakumar Periyasamy, Arjun Kumar Bojarajan, Arumugam Sonachalam, Sambasivam Sangaraju

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Assessing routine childhood vaccination acceptance, hesitancy and refusal in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa: a mixed-method study protocol by Charles Shey Wiysonge, Lindi Mathebula, Moleen Zunza, Sara Cooper

“…However, the country still has limitations in achieving optimal uptake of vaccines.Methods This study will use a mixed-methods design to identify the factors associated with acceptance, hesitancy and refusal of childhood vaccines in three subdistricts of the Cape Town Metropolitan Health District in South Africa. …”
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PhantomAR: gamified mixed reality system for alleviating phantom limb pain in upper limb amputees—design, implementation, and clinical usability evaluation by Cosima Prahm, Korbinian Eckstein, Michael Bressler, Zhixing Wang, Xiaotong Li, Takashige Suzuki, Adrien Daigeler, Jonas Kolbenschlag, Hideaki Kuzuoka

“…Leveraging wearable first-person augmented reality (AR) technology, PhantomAR extends traditional Mirror Therapy by enabling users to move freely and engage in bimanual tasks. Methods The assistive mixed reality game application PhantomAR was deployed on the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and augmented the user’s residual limb by superimposing a virtual arm or tentacle that was controlled via residual muscles on their stump using an EMG electrode array. …”
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"I sometimes feel like I can't win!": An exploratory mixed-methods study of women's body image and experiences of exercising in gym settings. by Emma S Cowley, Jekaterina Schneider

“…Two-hundred and seventy-nine women (84% current gym-goers; 68.1% White) completed an online mixed-methods survey. Thematic analysis of qualitative data produced four themes and nine subthemes: (1) "Never enough" ([perceived] judgement about appearance, [perceived] judgement about performance); (2) "Often too much" (self-criticism, clothing challenges); (3) "Always on display" (harassment and safety, fighting for space, the appearance contingency); and (4) "Sometimes empowered" (empowering places, empowering self). …”
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Supplementation of Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) bark powder prevented oxidative stress and enhanced antioxidants in kidneys on isoproterenol-treated Swiss albino mice model by Rashedul Haque, Sajib Paul, Md. Tipu Sultan, Faizul Islam Chowdhury, Md. Kawser, Shariful Islam Nayan, S.M. Hafiz Hassan, Afsana Kabir Chowdhury, Raiyana Huda, Sauda Sumaya Dina, Sheikh Zahir Raihan

“…A total of twenty-four mice were divided into four groups, with each group consisting of six mice. …”
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MT-100, a human Tie2-agonistic antibody, improves penile neurovasculature in diabetic mice via the novel target Srpx2 by Fang-Yuan Liu, Young-Lai Cho, Fitri Rahma Fridayana, Lashkari Niloofar, Minh Nhat Vo, Yan Huang, Anita Limanjaya, Mi-Hye Kwon, Jiyeon Ock, Seon-Jin Lee, Guo Nan Yin, Nam-Kyung Lee, Ji-Kan Ryu

“…This regulation led to the survival of vascular and neuronal cells, a reduction in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of the PI3K/AKT/eNOS signaling pathway, increased expression of neurotrophic factors, and ultimately alleviation of ED in diabetic mice. Our findings not only provide conclusive evidence that MT-100 is a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of diabetic ED but also suggest it has substantial clinical applications for other complications associated with diabetes.…”
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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 data clearly show that both VOSO₄ and selenium tetrachloride inhibit pancreatic and DNA injury and improve the oxidative state in male rats, suggesting that the use of VOSO₄ with selenium tetrachloride is a promising synergistic potential ameliorative agent in the diabetic animal model.…”
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Hepatoprotective effects of propolis ethanol extract on D-galactose-induced aging mice: A metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis focusing on insulin resistance pathways by Jinjia Liu, Songhao Tian, Jixiang Wang, Qing Sang, Wenting Su, Jinqiang Wu, Fenglei Zai

“…This study aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of Propolis ethanol extract (PEE) in D-galactose (D-gal)-induced senescence mice and explore its underlying mechanisms. Mice were administered PEE by gavage, and body weight, organ index, and serum biomarkers (SOD, MDA, AST, ALT) were measured. …”
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Electroacupuncture regulates ferroptosis to improve postoperative cognitive dysfunction in mice through mediating GRX1/GSK-3β/Nrf2 axis by Xiaqing Zhang, Afen Zhang, Rui Li, Mingna Jiao, Rou Wen, Rongzhi Zheng

“…Morris water maze (MWM) was applied to evaluate cognitive impairment of mice. …”
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Let´s Swing it –The Interaction Between Participation-Related Shoulder Load and Pre-season Trunk Rotation Power on Shoulder Problems in Male Handball Players by Kari Arnason, Atli Agustsson, Hilde Fredriksen, Elis Thor Rafnsson, Kristin Briem

“…# Background Little is known about the influence of kinetic chain strength and power on shoulder problems in handball players or the impact of participation-related shoulder load (PSL) during a season. Suboptimal activity of the kinetic chain during throwing might make the shoulder more vulnerable…”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers on solid medical waste management in two urban hospitals of Bangladesh: a mixed-method study by Md Tauhidul Islam, Md Abdur Rafi, Mohammad Jahid Hasan

“…Methods This cross-sectional, mixed-method study was conducted in two tertiary care hospitals of Dhaka, Bangladesh–icddr, b Dhaka hospital (Private) and Dhaka Shishu hospital (Public) during November, 2011. …”
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Palms for North Florida by Edwin R. Duke, Gary W. Knox

“… ENH-1094, a 16-page illustrated factsheet by Edwin R. Duke and Gary W. Knox, provides assistance in selecting cold hardy palms for northern Florida, including sections on growing conditions, maintenance, treating cold damage, and availability. …”
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Palms for North Florida by Edwin R. Duke, Gary W. Knox

“… ENH-1094, a 16-page illustrated factsheet by Edwin R. Duke and Gary W. Knox, provides assistance in selecting cold hardy palms for northern Florida, including sections on growing conditions, maintenance, treating cold damage, and availability. …”
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Citrus Nursery Production Guide, Chapter 4: Rootstock Selection by Ute Albrecht, Manjul Dutt, Jude Grosser

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Psiko-Politika Çağının Aktivizmi by Filiz Aydoğan Boschele, Eylül Buse Bülbül

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