Sauropus androgynus chlorophyll ameliorates the hazardous effect of sodium nitrite-induced oxidative stress in adult female rats by S. Suparmi, M. Fasitasari, F. Latifah, L. Ifroza, N. H. Taufiqurrokhim, L. A. Lestanu, D. Irmadhani, D. P. A. S. Wahyudi, N. Rustanti

“…Over 30 days, the haematological and liver function were assessed from blood samples. Exposure to NaNO2 resulted in significant reductions in packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, and red blood cell (RBC) count, alongside elevated levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), creatinine, urea, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT). …”
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Life expectancy at birth for people with serious mental illness and other major disorders from a secondary mental health care case register in London. by Chin-Kuo Chang, Richard D Hayes, Gayan Perera, Mathew T M Broadbent, Andrea C Fernandes, William E Lee, Mathew Hotopf, Robert Stewart

“…Compared to national figures, all disorders were associated with substantially lower life expectancy: 8.0 to 14.6 life years lost for men and 9.8 to 17.5 life years lost for women. Highest reductions were found for men with schizophrenia (14.6 years lost) and women with schizoaffective disorders (17.5 years lost).…”
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ChemLotUS: A Benchmark Data Set of Lotic Chemistry Across US River Networks by N. Fernandez, M. J. Cohen, J. W. Jawitz

“…Following curation, 65% of the original records were preserved, with significant reductions from raw to curated data in the means of nine constituents and, more notably, in the standard deviations of all constituents. 95% of monitored river reaches were linked to three or fewer monitoring sites, with sample patterns revealing a strong measurement bias to high order streams. …”
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In Situ Growth of Au NPs on Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots Decorated Graphene Composites for the Construction of an Electrochemical Immunosensor and Its Application in CEA De... by Zhengzheng Yan, Lujie Wang, Fei Yan

“…Moreover, the AuNPs/N-GQDs@rGO-based electrochemical immunosensor shows exceptional selectivity, anti-interference, and anti-fouling capabilities for the direct analysis of CEA amounts in fetal bovine serum samples, showing vast potential in the clinical screening of cancer.…”
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The effects of cognitive behavioral therapy-based digital therapeutic intervention on patients with alcohol use disorder by Song-Hee Lim, Jae-Kyoung Shin, Moo Eob Ahn, Chang-hyun Lee, Sang-Kyu Lee

“…Regarding secondary outcomes, the digital group showed significantly greater reductions in risky drinking, craving, and anxiety levels compared to the control group. …”
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Advancing Transportation Equity and Safety Through Autonomous Vehicles by Johnathon P. Ehsani, Jeffrey P. Michael, Takeru Igusa, Joshua Mueller, Chia-Hsiu Chang, Gayane Yenokyan

“…The benefits of AVs, including automated shuttles, buses, or cars could extend beyond safety to include improvements in congestion, reductions in emissions, and increased access to mobility, particularly for vulnerable populations. …”
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Acute aerobic exercise alters serum protein distribution in colorectal cancer patients by Sinan Jin, Shude Han, Ning Wang, Mingrui Yang, Chao Chen

“…To investigate the relationship between exercise and CRC progression, we conducted a prospective cohort study to analyze the impact of acute aerobic exercise on serum protein profiles in CRC patients.MethodsSerum samples from 10 CRC patients were collected and analyzed using proteomics following either no exercise or acute aerobic exercise. …”
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Nature-based solutions as an economical option for the removal of micropollutants in artificial wastewater: the case of a laboratory constructed wetland planted with Phragmites aus... by John Augustino Lugongo, Ulrike Gayh, Kenneth Bedu-Addo

“…There were significant reductions of 0.268 mg/l, 0.356 mg/l and 0.347 mg/l between the pre-treatment concentrations and post-treatment concentrations of Pb, Cd and Cr respectively. …”
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BsmI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene is associated with 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in individuals with cognitive decline by Ana Carolina R. de Oliveira, Carolina A. Magalhães, Cristina M. G. Loures, Vanessa G. Fraga, Leonardo C. de Souza, Henrique C. Guimarães, Marco T. G. Cintra, Maria A. Bicalho, Maira C. R. Sousa, Josianne N. Silveira, Ieda F. O. Silva, Paulo Caramelli, Maria G. Carvalho, Karina B. Gomes

“…Conclusions: The data obtained do not confirm the relationship between reductions of VitD levels, polymorphisms in the VDR gene, and altered cognitive function in this sample. …”
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Gut dysbiosis as a potential driver of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis by Jacob M. Pfaffinger, Kallie E. Hays, Jason Seeley, Priyadharshine Ramesh Babu, Rebecca Ryznar

“…Specifically, we examine reductions in short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria and increases in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-expressing bacteria that may drive neuroinflammation and contribute to protein misfolding. …”
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Effects of private caregivers on nutritional risk and anxiety in stroke survivors with dysphagia: an observational study by Weijia Zhao, Jing Zeng, Shuaiqi Li, Sheju Chen

“…Before PSM, there were significant reductions in anxiety (47.00 vs. 32.86%, P < 0.001) and nutritional risks (100.00 vs. 70.55%, P < 0.001) from days 1 to 10. …”
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Effectiveness, Tolerability and Safety of a Compound Based on D-chiro-inositol + Myo-inositol, Melatonin, Folic Acid, and Vitamin D in Patients with Menstrual Cycle Disorders by Silvia P. González, María del Mar Rubio, Helena Losa

“…Results: The assessed treatment demonstrated an enhancement in the regularity of menstrual cycles, accompanied by notable reductions in androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels, as well as basal insulin and the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA), despite their initial values falling within the normal range. …”
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Impact of liraglutide on albumin-to-creatinine ratio in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis by Feng Wang, Guangzhong Xu, Wei Feng, Gengbao Qu, Pengyu Li, Kai Li

“…Subgroup analysis revealed significant ACR reductions in patients with HbA1c > 8.0%, follow-up > 12 weeks, and age < 60 years. …”
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Hydrogen Peroxide Fuel Cells and Self-Powered Electrochemical Sensors Based on the Principle of a Fuel Cell with Biomimetic and Nanozyme Catalysts by Yunong Zhang, Yuxin Liu, Andreas Offenhäusser, Yulia Mourzina

“…Due to the dual redox properties of hydrogen peroxide, it is possible to develop membraneless fuel cells and fuel-cell-based hydrogen peroxide SPESs, in which hydrogen peroxide in the analyzed sample is used as the only source of energy, as both an oxidant and a reductant (fuel). …”
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Family-based treatment with metacognitive therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: findings from a phase II trial by Beate Østgård, Gunn Julie D. Nordahl, Arve Strandheim, Hans M. Nordahl

“…The treatment was well tolerated with no adverse effects. Despite the small sample size and lack of control, the results suggest that larger-scale trials of this intervention are warranted. …”
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The Potential of <i>Aloe vera</i> and <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> Extracts as Biobased Agents for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage Metals by Çağdaş Özdemir, Lucia Emanuele, Marta Kotlar, Marina Brailo Šćepanović, Laura Scrano, Sabino Aurelio Bufo

“…<i>A. vera</i> demonstrated superior bactericidal effects, achieving reductions of ≥3 log₁₀ in bacterial counts at lower concentrations. …”
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Efficiency improvement in silicon and perovskite solar cells through nanofluid cooling using citrate and PVP stabilized silver nanoparticles by Shankar Rajukkannu, Wasurat Bunpheng, Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, V. Gopinath

“…Future research should refine the experimental design, increase sample size, and explore other nanoparticle types and stabilization methods to optimize solar cell efficiency and thermal management. …”
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Influence of Algal Incorporation on Sensory and Physicochemical Attributes of Caseless Sausage—Ćevap (CSC) by Caba Siladji, Vesna Djordjevic, Branka Borovic, Volker Heinz, Nino Terjung, Nenad Katanic, Igor Tomasevic

“…Texture analysis demonstrated that the inclusion of sea spaghetti and <i>Chlorella</i> led to reductions in hardness and chewiness, while wakame resulted in a firmer texture, highlighting its substantial impact on textural attributes. …”
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From prevention to management: Exploring the impact of diet on multiple sclerosis by Koukach Dalya, Aljumaily Maryam, Al-Attiyah Noora, Al-Amer Rawdhah, Attia Yasmine, Tayyem Reema

“…Despite promising findings, limitations such as small sample sizes, short follow-up durations, and study design inconsistencies prevent definitive conclusions. …”
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The efficacy of apremilast in pemphigus: a systematic review of case reports by Roudin Hussain Alhasawi, Esraa A. Shaheen, Noura Mohammed Alshabanat, Reem Brashi, Walaa Abdu Ahmed, Shumukh Hassan Alqahtani, Ethar Alharbi, Mazin Aljabri

“…Further research with larger sample sizes and randomized controlled trials is necessary to confirm these findings. …”
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