Irish journal of medical science
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Repeated intravitreal injections (IVI) have become the therapeutic standard of care for multiple retinal conditions. Reducing discomfort and anxiety around IVIs is important to ensure ongoing patient compliance with therapy. ⋯ Patient stress levels are considerably reduced when their hand is held during IVI. Handholding is a useful intervention throughout the patient journey and not solely at the time of initiation of treatment.
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Homeobox B2 (HOXB2) is known to be correlated with the development and prognosis of various cancers. However, its role in colon cancer remains unclear. ⋯ HOXB2 may be a valuable biomarker and potential therapeutic target for the treatment of COAD.
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Mediterranean Diet and its Effect on Endothelial Function: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.
Endothelial dysfunction serves as an early marker for the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); therefore, it is a site of therapeutic interventions to reduce the risk of CVD. ⋯ These findings support that MedDiet can reduce the risk of CVD by improving endothelial function.
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Comparative efficacy of exercise training processes in improving nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of exercise training in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). ⋯ Exercise training can improve NAFLD. The improvement was more obvious when exercise was performed for ≥ 20 weeks. Probiotics may enhance the efficiency of exercise training.