anagement in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This pilot study showed that the KELA.AE app has the potential to improve knowledge and dietary choices. A rigorous randomized controlled trial should be performed to evaluate the efficacy, assessing app use of a long-term intervention.

The findings of this prospective pilot reveal the potential…[Read more]

Excessive salt intake causes hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is synthesized and released from the ventricle, and is a surrogate marker reflecting various CVDs. Moreover, when a slight BNP elevation is shown, it leads to a poor prognosis in the general population. However, the relationship between…[Read more]

83.3 μm; n = 8; p < 0.05), week 4 (1975.2 ± 476.3 μm versus 1459.2 ± 398.6 μm; n = 8; p < 0.05), and week 8 (2068.9 ± 407.1 μm versus 1593.9 ± 320.3 μm; n = 8; p < 0.05); and improved the adipogenesis at postoperative week 4 (15.1 ± 7.4 percent versus 2.9 ± 1.9 percent; n = 8; p < 0.05) and week 8 (45.5 ± 13.1 percent versus 20.5 ± 6.5 percent;…[Read more]

The game successfully engaged participants at both sites over 11 game sessions, showing potential of use in other transdisciplinary settings. By covering a wide array of issues, the game created a discussion space for listing problems and identifying where scientist and stakeholder interests overlap. In Switzerland, the game revealed no pressing…[Read more]

γ-H2AX foci numbers reached a maximum at the Bragg peak and reduced dramatically after the Bragg peak. However, in the post-Bragg peak region, particle track-like structures were sporadically observed. This region contains foci that are more difficult to repair. The peak and post-Bragg peak regions contain rare high LET-like radiation tracks and…[Read more]

Insulin therapy, often initiated after hygiene and dietary measures and non-insulin antidiabetics, is part of the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. Fear of injections or hypoglycemia often delays its implementation. However, its introduction is recommended in cases of poorly balanced diabetes despite a well-controlled therapeutic…[Read more]

Lastly, we introduce emerging tumor virus candidates, human cytomegalovirus (CMV), human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) and adeno-associated virus-2 (AAV-2). We expect this review to be a hub in a complex network of data for virus-associated carcinogenesis.(1) Background The confinement of the population in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was related to…[Read more]

This study showed that there is statistically significant spinal dysfunction caused due to lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.

The household smoking ban is one potential strategy for reducing exposure to second-hand smoke at home. There is little information about whether concurrent alcohol and tobacco use are related to a smoking ban at…[Read more]

A combined model analysis weakened the protective effect of self-efficacy, leaving only SOC and self-care negatively associated with burnout. Conclusion This longitudinal analysis suggests that SOC and self-caring behaviour in particular protect against burnout. Our findings could have implications for promoting self-care practices, as well as…[Read more]