Gluconeogenesis control and consequently glucose output from the liver furthermore partially enhanced liver and muscle insulin sensitivity results in the stimulation of the insulin/AKT-2 signaling pathway…[Read more]

Eighteen species of rickettsiae are reported to cause infections in humans. One of these is Rickettsia helvetica, which is endemic in European and Asian countries and transmitted by the tick Ixodes ricinus. Besides fever, it has been demonstrated to cause meningitis…[Read more]

Expert opinion A holistic approach combining information from tissue at the time of diagnosis and serial liquid biopsy data could lead to a novel combinatorial biomarker panel with enhanced treatment monitoring potential. Incorporating information from additional parts of the tumor-host…[Read more]

The hospital admission rate is high in patients treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD), and the length of stay (LOS) in the hospital is a key indicator of medical resource allocation. This study aimed to develop a scoring tool for predicting…[Read more]

Compared to those without depression, acutely-ill patients with depression hospitalized for an infection usually have poor outcomes, including increased length of stay (LOS).

The primary objective was…[Read more]

At the superclass level, risk factor was the most frequent, followed by emotions, symptoms, treatments, and dealing with cancer.

Information needs and emotions differed according to cancer type. The observations of this study could be used to provide tailored…[Read more]

Adaptive responses to stress are critical to enhance physical and mental well-being, but excessive or prolonged stress may cause inadaptability and increase the risks of psychiatric disorders, such as depression. GABABR signaling is…[Read more]