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A New Model of Body Composition Detects Association Between Severe Obesity and Increase in Skeletal Muscle Mass
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Obesity is associated with functional limitations in muscle performance. The true effect of obesity on skeletal muscle mass, including any interactions with aging effects, remains to be elucidated. The present study investigated the impact of obesity on the stimulation of muscle growth, based on a new model of body composition. A dataset of 44 men and 64 women was analysed. Body weight (Wt), body height (Ht), hand circumference (HdC) and waist circumference (WC) were measured. Processed by the Dahlmann-Body-Analysis (DBA) system, a new model of body composition, the increase of skeletal muscle mass (ΔSMM) compared to the individual reference weight was calculated. Muscle mass data derived by the DBA model are compared with DXA-derived predictive equations of studies representing different countries and ethnicities estimating the appendicular skeletal muscle mass. Means of these groups are tested by ANOVA...
Reflections on Vitale’s & Hew Len’s book “Zero Limits” (2007): Holistic Psychosomatic and Spiritual Implications
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The paper considers holistic psychosomatic and spiritual implications of our extended quantum-holographic theoretical framework in the context of Ho'oponopono remarkable reprogramming of the life situations by contextual repenting and forgiving ourselves. This suggests the full importance of holistic education and behavior, demonstrating the necessity of reorientation towards holistic subtle actions for global solutions of the world risk society.
Bridging Gaps in Blood Transfusion Services through Collaborative Healthcare Systems in Cameroon: The Cornerstone University Blood Management System version 1.0
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The rising need for structured and efficient blood transfusion services in low-resource settings has driven the adoption of collaborative blood transfusion management systems (CBTMS). This study explores the functionality and impact of the Cornerstone University Blood Management System version 1.0 (CUBMS vs 1.0) in Cameroon. This study was an exploratory research design which used a system interface analysis, comparative case reviews from four countries, and literature synthesis, to reveal that CUBMS improves accessibility, data management, inventory control, emergency responsiveness, and community engagement. Despite infrastructural challenges in rural regions, the system can enhance efficiency, transparency, and safety in blood services. The success of CBTMS in Cameroon is linked to digital infrastructure, training, and culturally relevant community engagement. The Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon should prioritize the nationwide implementation of CBTMS, en...
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the sino-nasal outcome test (SNOT)-22 for Georgian patients
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The objective of this prospective case-control study was to perform translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the sino-nasal outcome test 22 (SNOT-22) into the Georgian language. The translation and validation of the SNOT -22 questionnaire was performed using the forward-backward translation technique. After proper translation, the translated questionnaire was completed by chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients before and after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and by healthy individuals as controls. SNOT22 was translated into the Georgian language; the pilot study involved 34 patients, the test–retest group consisted of 30 patients with CRS and the control group o...
Pancreatic cancer in a Non-Tertiary Center: CEA and Bilirubin More Predictive than CA 19-9 at Initial Presentation
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This study was undertaken to delineate the most predictive pattern at presentation for patients with non-metastatic pancreatic cancer compared to patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who present to a medium sized hospital. Data were collected at a medium sized hospital from 2009-2014 for patients with newly diagnosed pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Laboratory values, CT scans, pathology reports and ERCP results were obtained. Data are presented as mean (median +/- standard deviation). Fifty-two patients met the criteria for inclusion and were clinically diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The median age was 71 years old. CEA levels for metastatic pancreatic cancer were 107.9 ...
Trading on Impulse: The Role of ADHD, Impulsivity, and Gender in Financial Risk and Investment Outcomes
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is increasingly recognized not only as a psychiatric condition but also as a trait with behavioral and occupational implications—particularly in high-stakes, fast-paced financial environments. Traits such as impulsivity, sensation seeking, and altered reward sensitivity may influence decision-making among individuals engaged in stock trading or high-risk investment professions. This systematic review and meta-analytic synthesis aims to investigate the relationship between ADHD, impulsivity, gender differences, and financial risk behavior, with a particular focus on decision-making outcomes in real or simulated trading contexts. Sevente...
Osteoarthritis Depressive, Loneliness and Social Isolation in Later Life and the Robotic Companion
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Older adults with disabling osteoarthritis may be severely impacted by negative emotions and pain, especially if they feel isolated. 1) To summarize the research base concerning the presence of depression in older adults suffering from osteoarthritis; 2) To examine the degree to which mitigating loneliness is desirable in this regard and may be helped by one of the many emergent robotic social devices offering companionship; and 3) To provide directives for professionals who work or are likely to work with this population in the future. Reviewed were current publications detailing some aspect of osteoarthritis in the older adult, depression, emergent lon...
Exploring the Correlation between Glucose and Apoptosis Levels in Stored Platelets
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Platelets are small, anucleate blood cells produced in the bone marrow, primarily involved in blood coagulation. Platelet concentrate is a vital blood product with extensive applications. However, its short lifespan and limited donor availability pose global challenges. This study aimed to follow the trend of platelets 5 during days of storage. We studied on 40 platelet bags and analyzed glucose levels, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), bacterial culture, and apoptosis using flow cytometry with Annexin V-PI over three consecutive days (first, third, and fifth) post-blood collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS. No significant correlations were found between age, bl...
Economic Masculinity Support and Well-Being of Married Women in Luwero District, Uganda: A Cross-sectional Study
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Economic masculinity support is paramount in promoting women’s well-being through numerous ways, including enhancing access to healthcare, education, and financial freedom, hence fostering equitable distribution of household responsibilities. However, studies examining the relationship between economic masculinity support and women’s well-being have not been well established in existing research. This study evaluated the relationship between economic masculinity support and the well-being of married women in Luwero district, Uganda. This Cross-Sectional study was conducted among 382 married women aged 18 to 50 years of age, from selected villages in Luwero district. The outcome variable, well-being, was assessed using the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM). Data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression to ascertain the relationship between economic masculinity support an...
REDOX ENZYMES: From Basics to Free Radical Scavenging
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Redox enzymes are a type of enzyme that catalyzes redox reactions, that is, electron transfer reactions between two chemical species. Redox enzymes are essential for many biological processes, including cellular respiration, photosynthesis, energy production, and the elimination of free radicals. They are divided into two main types: oxidoreductases and electron transferases. Oxidoreductases catalyze the direct transfer of electrons between two chemical species, while electron transferases catalyze electron transfer by cofactors. Examples of redox enzymes include cytochrome c oxidase, NADH dehydrogenase, succinate dehydrogenase, and catalase. Each of these enzymes play an important role in cellular metabolism and organism homeostasis.