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The article focuses on demystifying the complement system, particularly its relationship with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its role in geographic atrophy (GA) treatments. Topics include the complexity of the complement cascade, genetic associations with AMD development, and the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of complement inhibitors for the treatment of GA.

El artículo informa que el foco de los consumidores ha cambiado en consumir grasas más saludables y aceites debido a su valor nutritivo y sabor. Diversos temas discutidos incluyen el uso de grasas como los lípidos en la dieta, su clasificación como grasa sólida e investiga sobre su valor nutricional.

Red cells have a major function in transport of oxygen and minor functions in regulation of local blood flow and transport of carbon dioxide. Neutrophils and monocytes are phagocytic cells that are part of the innate and also the adaptive immune response. Eosinophils have their major function in protecting against multicellular parasites, and basophils participate in this process. B cells are part of the adaptive immune response, specifically differentiating to plasma cells, which are responsible for humoral immunity. Some T cell subsets and natural killer (NK) cells mediate cellular immunity, both innate and adaptive, while other T cell subsets suppress the activity of B cells, helper T cells and cytotoxic T cells. NK cells and cytotoxic T cells are important in defence against tumours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the diagnosis of glaucoma in patients. Topics include the viscoelastic properties of corneal hysteresis, the size and depth of the optic nerves, and the various ancillary tests conducted by clinicians. The article also discusses the oxidative stress and regulation of the vascular system.

The article explores how brain-targeted intervention can help ease stress and boost learning in children with special needs. Topics discussed include stressors from home that can interfere with effective learning, role of Brain Targeted Teaching (BTT) model, developed by Johns Hopkins University interim dean of academic affairs in the School of Education Mariale Hardiman, in supporting children's emotional needs, and importance of establishing a positive emotional climate for the children.

The article presents scientific reason behind not staring at the solar eclipse without protection. Topics discussed include vies of ophthalmic physics professor on the glancing at the sun; study by physiology professor Werner K. Noell on the retinal damage due to photochemical effects; oxidation of the protein and unsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoate; and studies suggesting the effect of dietary antioxidants on the prevention of eye damaging reactions.

The article discusses a 2023 study on the link of indoor air quality (IAQ) to human health and its potential slow down of biological aging. Topics covered include the link of increased biological age of organs and tissues to hypohydration which poses an increased risk to being biologically older, development of chronic diseases, and dying at a younger age, and the value of increased oral hydration and decreased fluid losses. Also noted is the importance of breathing low-humidity air.

This study focuses on an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) sample preparation procedure and analytical methodology optimized for both toxic and nutritional elements in dried hops, a surrogate for the cannabis family of flowering plants. It shows that the wide dynamic range of the technique allows it to be used for the simultaneous determination of parts-per-billion levels of heavy metals including Pb, As, Cd, and Hg, together with high parts-per-million levels of nutritional elements, such as P, Ca, K, and Mg. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research scientists in the cannabis field are tasked with validating robust methods that can be seamlessly transitioned into production laboratories. Unlike typical disciplines where controls are easily (and legally) obtained through known manufacturers, analytical chemists working for both consumable vendors as well as cannabis laboratories must do their best to develop methods often without such resources at their disposal. As the industry matures and additional regulations are adopted, the evolution of the pesticide testing subsection continues to be vastly different depending on the jurisdiction one does business in. This creates an interesting challenge for commercial scientists tasked with developing methods that will appeal to a majority of their consumers, while also generating unexpected hurdles to said laboratories once the methods are placed into production. This article provides an overview of best practices and method development techniques for pesticide testing in cannabis from a technical perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Britain's ageing population is growing at its fastest rate to date, making it increasingly important for clinicians to understand the physiological changes associated with ageing and recognize the difference between changes secondary to ageing and changes that occur as a result of disease. Ageing is characterized by a progressive and heterogeneous decline in physiological reserve of all organ systems, albeit at different rates, which vary in different individuals. Cellular senescence, although beneficial early in life, is likely to contribute. An age-related decline in reserve and compromise of homeostasis have important clinical implications for the interpretation of physiological findings and for understanding the atypical presentations of illnesses in older patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Acute coronary syndrome is a serious condition that requires urgent assessment and management. This article outlines the nature of the condition, and discusses its underlying pathophysiology. It discusses three types of acute coronary syndrome: unstable angina, ST elevation myocardial infarction and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Research and guidelines are used to guide the reader through approaches to initial nursing assessment and the immediate management of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides information on development in navigation tools for blind persons and research done on the same platform by J. R. Rizzo, an assistant professor of rehabilitative medicine at New York University. Topics discussed include complexity of visualization process, role of echolocation in enhancing sensory response, and the Eyeronman system.

The onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with various modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, including lifestyle factors. Obesity is the principal lifestyle factor associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is essential for nurses to have an understanding of the pathophysiology associated with factors that contribute to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, particularly those associated with obesity. Nurses who have an understanding of the interaction between obesity and the onset of type 2 diabetes are better equipped to discuss the importance of weight loss and other necessary lifestyle adjustments in the prevention and management of obesity and diabetes associated with obesity, to implement evidence-based practice and to support patients to manage their health effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the presentations of glaucoma, its diagnosis, treatment and steps necessary to screen patients with glaucoma. Topics discsused include an increase in the patients suffering from the open-angle glaucoma; systemic conditions resulting in ischemic vascular disease, such as diabetes increasing the risk of developing normal tension glaucoma (NTG) and role of prompt detection in preserving vision.

The article focuses on the study Beaver Dam Offspring Study (BOSS) related to the dry eye disease (DED), it diagnosis and treatment. Topics discsused include impact of diabetes on the dry eye disease prevalence; need for employing technologically advanced testing, such as osmolarity and meibography for the diagnosis of the DED; and need for optometrists to adopt advanced testing measures such as the Lipid layer thickness (LLT) assessment.

The article discusses neurostimulation in the treatment of dry eye disease. Neurostimulation is used by the TrueTear device by pharmaceutical industry company Allergan to induce the production of basal tears or a rear tear. It is said that the device has potential to replace artificial tears with real ones. Neurostimulation devices were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designed to treat pain, essential tremors, and retinitis pigmentosa.

The article focuses on the application of neurostimulation in the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). It examines the efficacy of the TrueTear device to treat patents with DED and to slow or stop its progression. The potential of the device to replace artificial tears with real ones is discussed, as well as the importance of educating patients about the device's proper use.

The article takes a look at the various diet patterns and some nutrients that are important to consumers. Some of the trends discussed include vegetarian and vegan products, high-protein/low-carbohydrate/gluten-free diets, and the Paleo diet, often referred to as the Caveman diet, which advises consumers to return to the eating habits of their ancestors.

The article presents a look at the top 10 trends shaping the functional foods market including the likely domination of those aged 50-plus by 2019 in terms of consumer product spending, personalized nutrition plans, and the emergence of a new natural food hierarchy. Other trends discussed include the consumers' demand for lifestyle enhancers, fortified foods, and functional foods/beverages.

Nurses are accustomed to helping others with their sleep problems and dealing with issues such as pain that may delay or interrupt sleep. However, they may be less familiar with what constitutes a healthy night's sleep. This article examines what is known about the process and purpose of sleep, and examines the ways in which factors that promote wakeful ness and sleep combine to help establish a normal circadian rhythm. Theories relating to the function of sleep are discussed and research is considered that suggests that sleep deficit may lead to metabolic risks, including heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and several types of cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the Firefighter Advanced Survival Techniques (FAST) for fire fighters in the U.S. Topics discussed include the injury statistics of U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) on line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) and injuries due to lack of survival skills, the importance of firefighter survival training, and the physiological and psychological aspects of survival among fire fighters including fatigue, frustration and isolation.

El artículo enfoca en el problema de la obesidad y el papel de la industria alimenticia en la mejora de las crisis de salud relacionadas como la diabetes y Alzheimer. Se presentan los resultados de las investigaciones de salud realizados por asociaciones incluyendo Medical News Today, Hartman Group Inc. y Federación Mundial de la Obesidad. Se discurre sobre productos alimenticios utilizando los probióticos, la fermentación y endulcorantes botánicos que podrían asistir en la regulacion del peso.

The article focuses on the scope of the term neovascularization which involves retinal care along with use of retinal photoreceptors used to stimulate impulses in the visual cortex including mechanical disturbance of vascular balance leading to retinal neovascularization.

El artículo informa sobre el desempeño de la industria alimentaria en América Latina durante 2015, junto con la previsión para el año 2016. Los temas tratados incluyen fusiones y adquisiciones y crecimiento de la industria en América Latina; el anuncio de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) sobre los efectos adversos de la carne roja; y el desempeño de la industria del café en América Latina.

El artículo discurre sobre el estudio del impacto de dos dietas diferentes en dos grupos de cuyes (Cavia porcellus), realizado por el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) de Perú. Los autores comentan sobre los aspectos genéticos de los cuyes, el incremento de su peso y la densidad nutricional de su alimentación.

El artículo se centra en cómo la diabetes puede prevenir a través de una dieta adecuada y ejercicio. Los temas tratados incluyen el predominio de la diabetes en Méjico y Latinoamérica, la prevención de la diabetes tipo 2 con ejercicio y el consumo de alimentos que son bajos en grasa y contienen proteínas y fibras prebióticas y una investigación llevada a cabo en Londres, Inglaterra sobre el papel de los compuestos bioactivos tales como flavonoides en la reducción del riesgo de diabetes.

El artículo discute los efectos de los productos nutricosméticos o cosmecéuticos, es decir, alimentos y bebidas fortificados con ingredientes que poseen propiedades antienvejecimiento o de embellecimiento desde el interior. Los temas tratados incluyen los antioxidantes y péptidos de colágeno como ingredientes activos de estos productos; los nutrientes más utilizados, como el resveratrol, la raíz de ginseng rojo y el té verde; y proyecciones de crecimiento de este segmento de mercado.

The article describes the case of an 80-year-old white man taken to the uveitis clinic at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute with a history of intermediate uveitis and positive Lyme titers and then diagnosed with nodular anterior scleritis secondary to varicella zoster virus. Topics mentioned include the presence of structural damage, iris thinning and posterior synechiae, and the use of oral valacyclovir to reduce symptoms and treat inflammation.

Se presenta una reimpresión del artículo "redescubriendo grasas y aceites" de kantha Shelke, que apareció en el número anterior de "alimentos preparados". Se centra en la creciente demanda de grasas y aceites saludables. Los temas tratados incluyen aspectos fisiológicos de los ácidos grasos saturados, investigaciones sobre nutrición y tecnología alimentaria, nutrición en lípidos y componentes estructurales de los fosfolípidos.

The article provides information on less invasive procedure for brow ptosis for old patients who complain of drooping eyelids. The topics discussed include finding possible cause such as blepharoptosis, dermatochalasis, and brow ptosis; precautions to be taken during direct or transcutaneous brow lift to protect the supraorbital nerve and vessels; and other techniques include external and internal browpexy and brassiere suture.

The article provides information on the possible causes of ocular trauma. Topics discussed are common causes include penetration of foreign body in the eye, retinal damage due to solar eclipse watching, and chemical burns; trauma due to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion, and assessment of the trauma through Useful Field of View test.

Una reimpresión los "formulaciones del en de Frutas" del artículo por Anibal Concha-Meyer, que apareció en la aplicación anterior "preparó las comidas," se presenta. El artículo divulga que están innovando los fabricantes de alimentos sus estrategias para el contenido cada vez mayor de la fruta en sus productos. Discute más detalladamente los desafíos hechos frente en la producción de productos alimenticios de las frutas frescas.

The article presents the discussions that took place during the several sessions in the IFT17 Scientific Program held on June 25-28, 2017, in Las Vegas on the new approaches to obesity and diet. Topics include the importance of food processing and food science, the impact of fibers on human health, and the diet that obese people should follow.

El artículo discute la tendencia al crecimiento de la demanda de alimentos y bebidas libre de gluten, con énfasis en los efectos de una dieta libre de gluten, así como el aumento de la incidencia de enfermedad celíaca e intolerancia al gluten. Los temas tratados incluyen investigaciones y procesos tecnológicos para el procesamiento de materias primas libres de gluten, importancia del aspecto nutricional de estos alimentos y algunos de sus fabricantes, como Greenlite, Lifeway Foods y Carmit.

The article asserts that pupillary testing should be a component of every comprehensive ophthalmic examination. Topics include pupillary testing having the potential to reveal serious retinal, neurologic or other eye diseases as well as four components of pupillary testing such as observing the pupil size and swinging flashlight test. Also mentioned are relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) and pupil testing revealing information about autonomic nervous system and anterior visual pathways.

The article discusses Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), an obstructive disorder of eye lids and tear films. Symptoms include itching, swollen lid margins, and fluctuating vision. Meibomian glands are sebaceous glands within the upper & lower lid. Etiological factor in pathogenesis of MGD reveals terminal duct occlusion due to hyperkeratinization of ductal epithelium.

The article discusses vulnerability of women to nutritional deficiencies due to physiological and hormonal changes in their body, and need for them to maintain optimal health and quality of life. Topics discussed include need for women to be watchful about iron deficiency as they lose lot of blood during their periods, disorders in muscular, bone and adipose tissues during menopause, and a table of vitamins and minerals responsible for several health conditions.

El artículo discute el papel de la alimentación en la salud gastrointestinal, con énfasis en productos y nutrientes agregados que contribuyen a la prevención de enfermedades gastrointestinales. Los temas tratados incluyen efectos de la combinación del uso de prebióticos y probióticos, la importancia del contenido de fibra para la salud digestiva y el mercado de alimentos funcionales.

The article discusses a research concerning the efficiency of pig production targets in facilities such as labor, supplies and production and facilitates use of all-in and all-out disease control methods. It explores the essential in determining the number of females needed in a breeding group for success in expected fertility and prevent culling failures. It also mentions the significant recognition of gilt maturity such as targeted age, weight and cycle maturity.

The author describes Hector Garcia Jr.'s, a member of Bandera Road City Church in San Antonio, Texas, life-long fight with obesity. It highlights the reasons given by Garcia about his habit of overeating, presents the authors experience of photographing Garcia, and offers information on Garcia's knee replacement. It also presents views of his mother Elena Garcia on how his son collapsed.

The article discusses the importance of proper nutritional diet for proper anatomical development and physical health. Topics discussed include a study by Joseph Hibbeln of the U.S. National Health Institutes of Health which revealed impact of omega-6 fatty acids-containing industrial vegetable oil on level of omega-3 fatty acid in brain, how nutrition and diet effect social behavior, and how industrialization of western diet contribute to antisocial behavior's prevalence in Western countries.

The article focuses on the global production and consumption of green tea as its health benefits are being translated to consumption growth. It notes the preference of some farmers to create green teas rather than to compete against the large production of black teas. It also mentions the shortcomings of the information regarding the significance of green tea for health in the U.S.

The article reports the findings of the research tests conducted by the University of Wisconsin, Madison, on the impact of using sunscreen in reducing multiple sclerosis in mice. Topics of the article include the use of salicyclic acid derivatives in sunscreen in blocking ultraviolet rays, along with the comments of lead researcher, Hector DeLuca.