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Everyday foods rich in resistant starch reduce fatty liver by 50% and support gut health: Study
The Times of India
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Fatty liver disease is becoming one of the most common health challenges worldwide, often linked to poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, and metabolic imbalances. Traditionally, treatment has focused on weight loss and exercise, but scientists have...
Is Myocardial infarction an infectious disease?
Medical Dialogues
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August 30, 2025
A pioneering study by researchers from Finland and the UK has demonstrated for the first time that myocardial infarction may be an infectious disease. This discovery challenges the conventional understanding of the pathogenesis of myocardial...
Adherence to Opioids for Cancer-Related Pain Among Patients with Cancer in a Resource-Restricted Hospital in Palestine
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Pain significantly affects the quality of life for cancer patients.1 Pain is reported by 50% of patients undergoing active treatment and by as many as 90% of those with advanced cancer.2 It can heighten psychological distress,...
Clinical Characteristics and Renal Outcomes in Patients with IgM Nephropathy: A Retrospective Single-Center Study
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction The first description of the Immunoglobulin M Nephropathy (IgMN) as a separate disease entity was in 1978 by Cohen and Bhasin,1,2 who described the kidney biopsy findings in patients presenting with heavy proteinuria, in both reports,...
Knowledge, Counseling Practice, Perceived Barriers, and Clinical Decision-Making of Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia Regarding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Ibrahim S Alhomoud, Sura A Aldakhil, Reema F Alhosan, Hanan S Alrashidi, Nada S Alsaqabi, Arjwan M Aldugishem, Abdulrahman A Alsuhibani, Alian A Alrasheedy Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51452,...
Patatin-Like Phospholipase Domain-Containing Protein 3 (PNPLA3) rs738409 Variant and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Risk in Vietnamese Working-Age Adults: A Case-Control Study with Metabolic Insights
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly prevalent worldwide, affecting approximately 25.2% of the global population and up to 30% in Asia, driven by rapid lifestyle changes over the past two decades.1–3 In 2023, the...
Real-World Analysis of Potential Drug-Drug Interactions with Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Based on the Hospital Prescription Analysis (HPA) Database in 9 Cities of China
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Nirmatrelvir Tablets/Ritonavir Tablets (co-packaged) acquired conditional approval from China in February 2022 as a potent antiviral treatment. It has been widely used during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in China....
Magnesium Bisglycinate Supplementation in Healthy Adults Reporting Poor Sleep: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Sleep disturbance and insomnia symptoms are very prevalent in modern society, often disrupting regular sleep patterns and overall well-being.1,2 Approximately one-third of the global population reports dissatisfaction with their...
Existing Data Sources in Clinical Epidemiology: The Danish Prehospital Medical Record System
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Prehospital emergency medicine encompasses patient examination and medical care provided after emergency medical services are activated and before arrival at a treatment facility.1 Historically, the prehospital phase of patient care...
Insights Into Electronic-Cigarette Perspectives: Smokers’ Knowledge Attitudes and Practices at Hamad Medical Corporation, 2020
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Tobacco consumption accounts for 7 million global deaths annually due to direct use (6 million) and (1.2 million) due to passive smoking.1 Furthermore, the economic burden of tobacco use has overwhelmed nations and healthcare systems....
Longitudinal Changes in Sensory Processing and Clinical Outcomes During Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation to Treat Chronic Pain: A Pilot Study
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Chronic pain is a major public health burden affecting 50 million Americans, 19.6 million of which have high-impact chronic pain (interfering with life/work most or every day).1 Common treatments include both pharmacological and...
Fatal Umbilical Cord Hemorrhage Triggering Neonatal Demise: Clinicopathological Insights from the Case Analysis
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction The umbilical cord serves as the sole vital conduit for gas exchange, nutrient transfer, and waste elimination between the fetus and the placenta. In a full-term pregnancy, the umbilical cord measures 30–100 cm in length and 0.8–2.0...
Russian diplomat calls Finnish president's words about relations with Russia irresponsible
TASS
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August 29, 2025
MOSCOW, August 29. /TASS/. Finnish President Alexander Stubb's statements about the country’s future relations with Russia are irresponsible and reminiscent of an "idiosyncratic" reaction, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said....
Police: Youth and gang-related crime down in Helsinki, but alpha-PVP causing more disruption
Yle Uutiset
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August 29, 2025
Helsinki Mayor Daniel Sazonov (NCP) says that experiences of insecurity in Helsinki are increasing, linked to the growing drug problem. Open image viewer Samples of seized alpha-PVP at the National Bureau of Investigation's forensic lab (file...
Can design make you healthier? Inside the architecture of wellness
Wallpaper*
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August 29, 2025
In Cologne, Ferdinand Stahl and his uncle – architect Thomas van den Valentyn, known for his work on the renovation of the Max Ernst Museum in Brühl – have unveiled a new workspace: Valentyns. This is no ordinary office: it features lighting that...
Inauguration of Great Enlightenment Stupa at Danakosha Ling Signifies Buddhism’s Growing Popularity in Finland
Buddhistdoor Global
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Enlightenment Stupa consecration at Danakosha Ling, Finland. From Oḍḍiyāna Facebook The Great Enlightenment Stupa at Danakosha Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the municipality of Jokioinen, Finland, was inaugurated on 4 August, highlighting...
Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Budget Impact Analysis of Remote Healthcare Delivery for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Management in Thailand
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as continuous medical care was required.1 Healthcare service availability has been globally disrupted due to the pandemic, resulting...
Association Between Oral Health and Probable Sarcopenia in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction Oral health is a critical component of overall well-being in older adults, yet it remains underrecognized in geriatric healthcare.1 With advancing age, individuals become increasingly susceptible to oral health problems such as tooth...
Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Modified Weaver-Dunn Technology, Arthroscopic Single Tunnel Technique and Arthroscopic Coracoid Sling Technique Three Different Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Acute Rockwood III-V Acromioclavicular…
Dove Medical Press
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August 28, 2025
Introduction Dislocation of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is often caused by the shoulder touching the ground or being impacted by external forces when the upper limb is in an adduction state, resulting in the rupture of the AC ligament,...
Post-Vaccination COVID-19 Side Effects and ABO Blood Type Correlation Among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Dove Medical Press
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August 29, 2025
Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the vital role of vaccines in controlling infectious diseases. With the global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, monitoring and understanding post-vaccination side effects...