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Effect of Lactulose on the Intestinal Flora of Elderly Constipation Patients With Chronic Renal Insufficiency

AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
This study investigates the regulatory effects of lactulose and polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the composition of gut microbiota in elderly constipation patients with chronic renal insufficiency by comparing the changes in microbial abundance. Both lactulose and PEG significantly modulate the gut microbiota structure, though their specific mechanisms and
Jianxia Ma, Jun Wang, Tianran Han, Zhifang Shao, Weiqi Zhang, Ke Wang, Qinlian Zeng, Kangwei Liu, Yuanwen Chen, Songbai Zhen, Jianfeng Yao   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion in the Latin Population: Insights Into Clinical Epidemiology. [PDF]

Cureus
Leon Meza M, Velasco-Sepúlveda BH, Morales Navarro JG, Hernandez-Delgado MA, Graue Wiechers F, Cortes Muñoz D.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Morbidity Among the Aging Population in Northern Bangladesh: An Epidemiological Study

AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
Multimorbidity (≥ 2 chronic diseases) is common among aging populations, yet evidence from Bangladesh remains limited. A cross‐sectional survey of 540 older adults in Northern Bangladesh (June–August 2022) assessed multimorbidity using interviews and logistic regression analysis. Multimorbidity prevalence was 75.74% (95% CI: 71.9%–79.3%).
Md. Abu Sayem, Md. Golam Hossain, Md. Mothashin, Md. Nurul Islam   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Spectrum of Biopsy‐Proven Renal Diseases in Chinese Elderly Patients and Its Temporal Shift Over 20 Years: A Retrospective Cohort Study

AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
This 20‐year retrospective study reveals a significant increase in renal biopsy utilization and a pivotal shift in biopsy‐proven renal disease among Chinese elderly patients. Secondary glomerular nephropathy (particularly diabetic nephropathy and hypertensive nephropathy) has surpassed primary glomerular nephropathy as the leading biopsy‐proven ...
Shasha Han, Lengnan Xu, Ying Sun, Fang Fang, Xin Liu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smartphone Step Data for Public Health: Insights From Surveillance in Japan and Future Perspectives. [PDF]

J Epidemiol
Nakagata T, Nakata Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Effects of Outsourced Agricultural Extension Services on the Technical Efficiency and Financial Returns of Soybean Farms in Northern Cameroon

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the agricultural landscape of most developing countries, the last decade has witnessed the expansion of outsourced agricultural extension services. Private firms and nongovernmental organizations focused on delivering agricultural extension and advisory services to farmers have emerged.
Boris D. Soh Wenda, Doria A. Medondjeu, Dorothy E. Fon, Stefan Sieber   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

What is the burden of fractures for a nation? An analysis of statutory health insurance cases in Germany. [PDF]

BMJ Public Health
Szymski D, Walter N, Baertl S, Alt V, Rupp M.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Trends, Demographic Characteristics and Seasonal Patterns of Rectal Prolapse Surgery in Japan: A Nationwide Claims‐Based Analysis From 2014 to 2023

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study analyzed nationwide trends, demographic characteristics, and seasonal patterns of rectal prolapse surgery in Japan using healthcare claims data. From 2014 to 2023, age‐adjusted overall and conventional surgeries declined significantly, whereas laparoscopic surgeries increased significantly.
Masamitsu Kido, Tomohiro Arita, Hiroki Shimizu, Jun Kiuchi, Kenji Nanishi, Katsutoshi Shoda, Hiroyuki Okimura, Atsuko Fujihara, Kengo Yoshii, Atsushi Shiozaki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traumatic injuries and outcomes during the Libyan Civil War: a systematic review. [PDF]

BMJ Mil Health
Abdulshafea M, Di Pietro V, Naumann D, Ahmed Z.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

CrossMatAgent: AI‐Assisted Design of Manufacturable Metamaterial Patterns via Multi‐Agent Generative Framework

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
CrossMatAgent is a multi‐agent framework that combines large language models and diffusion‐based generative AI to automate metamaterial design. By coordinating task‐specific agents—such as describer, architect, and builder—it transforms user‐provided image prompts into high‐fidelity, printable lattice patterns.
Jie Tian, Martin Taylor Sobczak, Dhanush Patil, Jixin Hou, Lin Pang, Arunachalam Ramanathan, Libin Yang, Xianyan Chen, Yuval Golan, Xiaoming Zhai, Hongyue Sun, Kenan Song, Xianqiao Wang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source