W. M. Faizal^1,*, C. Y. Khor¹, Muhammad Nooramin Che Yaakob¹, N. N. N. Ghazali², M. Z. Zainon², Norliza Binti Ibrahim³, Roziana Mohd Razi⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.136, No.1, pp. 43-61, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.022716

Abstract This paper aims to investigate and present the numerical investigation of airflow characteristics using Turbulent Kinetic Energy (TKE) to characterize the upper airway with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) under inhale and exhale breathing conditions. The importance of TKE under both breathing conditions is that it show an accurate method in expressing the severity of flow in sleep disorder. Computational fluid dynamics simulate the upper airway’s airflow via steady-state Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) with k–ω shear stress transport (SST) turbulence model. The three-dimensional (3D) airway model is created based on the CT scan images of an actual patient, meshed with 1.29 million… More > Graphic Abstract

Sathya Bama B^*, Bevish Jinila Y

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.36, No.2, pp. 2085-2097, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.028481

Abstract Parkinson’s disease is identified as one of the key neurodegenerative disorders occurring due to the damages present in the central nervous system. The cause of such brain damage seems to be fully explained in many research studies, but the understanding of its functionality remains to be impractical. Specifically, the development of a quantitative disease prediction model has evolved in recent decades. Moreover, accelerometer sensor-based gait analysis is accepted as an important tool for recognizing the walking behavior of the patients during the early prediction and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. This type of minimal infrastructure equipment helps in analyzing the Parkinson’s… More >

ALFREDO FRANCO-OBREGÓN^*

BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.2, pp. 239-244, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.025357

Abstract An organism’s survival depends on its ability to adapt to stress. Mitochondria are the cellular integrators of environmental stressors that ultimately translate their responses at the organismal level, and are thus central to the process whereby organisms adapt to their respective environments. Mitochondria produce molecular energy via oxidative phosphorylation that then allows cells to biosynthetically respond and adapt to changes in their environment. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are by-products of oxidative phosphorylation that can be either beneficial or damaging, depending on the context; ROS are hence both the conveyors of environmental stress as well as cellular “adaptogens”. Mitohormesis refers to… More >

Liye Zou^1,2, Peiying Yang¹, Fabian Herold³, Weina Liu¹, Attila Szabo⁴, Alyx Taylor⁵, Jing Sun⁶, Liu Ji^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.6, pp. 811-823, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.024862

Abstract 1) Background: The common factors which potentially contribute to the development of eating disorders and exercise dependence during early adulthood are still relatively unclear. The present study aimed to examine the role of BMI, body image inflexibility, and generalized anxiety in these two behavioral problems in a sample of college students. 2) Methods: In total, 878 habitual exercisers (58.1% male with BMI = 22.12 ± 2.39; 41.9% female with BMI = 20.55 ± 2.21) with age of 20.09 ± 1.76 years participated in this study. The main outcomes of interest are exercise dependence symptoms, eating disorders symptoms, body image inflexibility, and symptoms of generalized anxiety (as measured by Exercise Dependence… More >

Rofingatul Mubasyiroh^1,*, Indri Yunita Suryaputri¹, Sri Idaiani², Lely Indrawati¹, Tri Wurisastuti¹, Siti Isfandari¹, Nikson Sitorus¹, Enung Nurhotimah³, Felly Philipus Senewe¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 725-737, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.021452

Abstract The extraordinary situation related to COVID-19 makes people worry about their health, family health, work, finances, and other daily activities. This condition can lead to social unrest, which has consequences for mental health problems. This study aims to determine the mental health consequences at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This is a cross-sectional study involving a target population aged 18 years and over who had access to electronic communication devices. An online questionnaire was randomly distributed and snowballed throughout 34 provinces in Indonesia. The study was conducted from 2 to 4 May 2020. Non-parametric and multivariate linear… More >

Yuezi Liao^1,2,*, Xing Liu^1,2, Mengqin Zhang^1,2, Hao Hua³

Journal of Intelligent Medicine and Healthcare, Vol.1, No.1, pp. 1-10, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jimh.2022.029848

Abstract Aromatherapy is a sort of natural therapy for body maintenance using essential oils and vegetable oils extracted from natural plants. It belongs to the category of homeopathy. Aromatherapy combines the dual functions of art and treatment, comprehensively considers the needs of human physiology and psychology, and is widely used in the field of medical care. Aromatherapy is one of the complementary and alternative treatments extensively studied at home and abroad. It has a relieving effect on postoperative pain, sleep disturbance, nausea, vomiting and preoperative anxiety, and is an important intervention in perioperative care. A large number of research data show… More >

Alan E. Kazdin^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.4, pp. 457-473, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.022522

Abstract Advances in precision treatment promise to greatly improve the extent to which therapies for mental disorders are better matched to patient characteristics. At the same, we need to ensure that more readily disseminable and available nonprecison treatments are further developed as well. These treatments refer to standardized interventions that do not have to be individualized and are more readily available. Impetus for this call stems from the treatment gap, namely, the huge difference in the proportion of individuals who are in need of mental health services and who actually receive any form of treatment. The prevalence rates for mental disorders… More >

Elsa Maitre, Xavier Troussard^*

Oncologie, Vol.24, No.1, pp. 3-24, 2022, DOI:10.32604/oncologie.2022.021490

Abstract Hairy cell leukemia (LT) accounts for 2% of all leukemias. The diagnosis is based on the presence in the blood and/ or the marrow of hairy cells expressing CD103, CD123, CD11c and CD25. The BRAF^V600E mutation, a molecular marker of the disease, is present in more than 80% of cases. LT should be distinguished from other chronic B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders, including the variant form of hairy cell leukemia (HCL-V) and diffuse splenic red pulp lymphoma (DSRPL). Progress has recently been made in the management of patients. The purine analogues (PNAs) in monotherapy, deoxycoformycin (DCF) or 2-chloro-deoxyadenosine (CDA), remain the first-line… More >

Anja Dessauvagie¹, Hoang-Minh Dang², Tuyet Truong³, Thu Nguyen⁴, Bich Hong Nguyen⁵, Huong Cao⁶, Socheata Kim⁷, Gunter Groen^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.3, pp. 439-456, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.018030

Abstract Mental health literacy (MHL) refers to knowledge and attitudes that shape the recognition, management, and prevention of mental disorders. While the topic has been exhaustively researched in Western countries, research from Southeast Asia still is limited. Previous studies in this field showed a moderate recognition of mental disorders, a high prevalence of stigmatizing attitudes and a low willingness to seek professional help among Southeastern-Asian populations. This study explored the level of MHL among university students from different parts of Vietnam and Cambodia. Correlations with influencing factors (gender, age, study year, educational attainment of the parents, urban/rural origin, ethnicity, personal experiences… More >

YASHVI SHARMA¹, SHARDA RAY², SUJATA MOHANTY^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.6, pp. 1435-1438, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.018612

Abstract Neurodegenerative disorders are a vicious woe to the public health and wellness. Uncertainty in their underlying causes, lack of effective biomarkers for their early detection, existence of only supportive therapy, and their ever rising incidence creates an unmatched need for targeted therapies. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) have found to be promising candidates for regenerative and remedial therapy in neurodegenerative disorders, however several biological risks and practical issues impede in their translational utility. Deriving from MSCs are certain Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), which aid in the paracrine action of MSCs and have lately gained the scientific interest for their implacability in diverse… More >