Mental health professionals (MHPs) play an important role in treating patients with nicotine addiction. However, data on MHPs’ cigarette smoking habits are scarce. This survey aimed to collect such data and to examine the...
Read MoreChronic intermittent hypoxia (IH) plays a pivotal role in the consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It has been demonstrated that IH impairs nasomaxillary complex growth to reduce nasal airway cavity size in rodent...
Read MoreSleep-disordered breathing (SDB) causes hypoxic stress and can trigger uric acid (UA) overproduction. We comprehensively investigated whether SDB, interacting with components of metabolic syndrome, hepatic and renal...
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Although anecdotal evidence suggests that patients who suffer from migraines often report an...
Read MoreThe internet and smartphones have a strong potential for addiction. Excessive use of these technologies can have adverse effects on psychological well-being of the users.The objective of the study is to find out the effects of...
Read MoreOverweight and obesity are important modifiable risk factors for various noncommunicable diseases. The link between obesity, poor health outcomes, and all-cause mortality is well established. Overweight and obesity during...
Read MoreAging of population brings related social problems, such as muscle attenuation and regeneration barriers with increased aging. Muscle repair and regeneration depend on muscle stem cells (MuSCs). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
Read MoreVagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is an established adjunctive treatment for patients with refractory epilepsy. VNS is effective in many cases, but few patients achieve complete elimination of seizures. Furthermore, VNS can cause...
Read MoreProlonged mobile phone use (MPU) is prevalent in adolescents. This study examined the associations between prolonged MPU and academic performance in Chinese adolescents. Participants were 11,831 adolescents who participated in...
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