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Metformin promotes mitochondrial integrity through AMPK‐signaling in Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Metformin mediates mitochondrial quality control in Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) fibroblasts carrying mtDNA mutations. At therapeutic levels, metformin activates AMPK signaling to restore mitochondrial dynamics by promoting fusion and restraining fission, while preserving mitochondrial mass, enhancing autophagy/mitophagy and biogenesis ...
Chatnapa Panusatid   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

We See Ourselves as a Part of the Healthcare Team: Involving Patients and Their Caregivers in the Prevention of Hospital-acquired Pressure Injuries [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Client-centered Nursing Care
Pressure injuries are the most common adverse effect of shear and pressure in the hospital. Pressure ulcers usually occur on a bony prominence in hospitals and pose a risk to patient safety. These injuries indicate poor health care quality.
Nader Aghakhani   +2 more
doaj  

Attenuation of Focal Cerebral Ischemic Injury Following Post Ischemic Inhibition of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Activity in Normotensive Rat [PDF]

open access: yes
Central renin angiotensin system has an important role on the cerebral microcirculation and metabolism. Our previous work showed that inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity prior to induction of ischemia protected the brain from ...
دهقان, غلامعباس   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence of Gunshot Wounds: Before and After Implementation of a Shall Issue Conceal Carry Law [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction. This study examined the incidence of gunshot wounds before and after enacting a conceal carry (CC) law in a predominately rural state. Methods.
Haan, James   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Re‐Awakening Public Attention to the Silent Pandemic of Cancer Among Older Adults in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

open access: yesAging and Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Reconstructive Surgery for Treating Pressure Injuries – A Review of Literature

open access: yesQuality in Sport
Pressure injuries (PIs) represent a significant global health challenge, affecting approximately 10.8% of the European population in 2019. Their development is primarily attributed to ischemia and tissue necrosis resulting from prolonged pressure ...
Martyna Łukasiewicz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Incidence and risk factors for pressure injuries in patients who have undergone vascular operations: a scoping review

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Medical Research, 2023
Background Patients who have undergone vascular operations are thought to be at an increased risk for developing pressure injuries; however, the extent to which pressure injuries occur in this population is not clear.
Basil Ahmad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preventing High-Pressure Injection Injury: A Hazard of Hydraulics and Pneumatics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
[Excerpt] A high-pressure injection injury involves air, fluid, or solids forced into the skin by high pressure. Typically these occur when we feel for leaks with our fingers, such as when air or hot hydraulic fluid is forced into the skin by high ...
Brown, Nellie J
core   +1 more source

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