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Insulin Enhances Growth Factor Activity in Vascular Cells

Tokyo Women's Medical University 2002 publication Evidence: moderate

HITOMI YAMADA, TOSHIO TSUSHIMA, HITOMI MURAKAMI, YASUKO UCHIGATA, YASUHIKO IWAMOTO

Title

Insulin Enhances Growth Factor Activity in Vascular Cells

Hypothesis

Does insulin affect the mitogenic signaling induced by platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) in rat vascular smooth muscle cells?

Conclusion

Insulin at physiological concentrations enhances PDGF-stimulated DNA synthesis in vascular smooth muscle cells through the MAPK signaling pathway.

Lethal Injection for Execution: Chemical Asphyxiation?

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 2007 n=33 publication Evidence: moderate

Zimmers Teresa A, Sheldon Jonathan P, Lubarsky David A, López-Muñoz Francisco, Waterman Linda, Weisman Richard, Koniaris Leonidas G

Title

Lethal Injection for Execution: Chemical Asphyxiation?

Hypothesis

Do current lethal injection protocols effectively cause death as intended?

Conclusion

Current lethal injection protocols may not reliably cause death as intended, potentially leading to suffering.

Barriers to Physical Activity in Older Adults with Autism

The College of New Jersey 2024 n=121 publication Evidence: low

Kartoz Connie, Jefferson Rebeca, Eisenberg Chase, Antonakakis Antigone

Title

Barriers to Physical Activity in Older Adults with Autism

Hypothesis

What are the barriers to physical activity for older adults with autism?

Conclusion

Older adults with autism do not engage in recommended levels of physical activity and face significant barriers, but interventions can improve their activity levels and quality of life.

Effects of Aminoguanidine on Lipid and Protein Oxidation in Diabetic Rat Kidneys

Marmara University 2002 n=25 publication Evidence: moderate

DILEK GOGAS YAVUZ, BELGIN KUCUKKAYA, H.ONDER ERSOZ, A.SUHA YALCIN, KAYA EMERK, SEMA AKALIN

Title

Effects of Aminoguanidine on Lipid and Protein Oxidation in Diabetic Rat Kidneys

Hypothesis

The study aims to evaluate the effects of aminoguanidine on lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, and nitric oxide release in diabetic rat kidneys.

Conclusion

Aminoguanidine treatment reduces albuminuria and lipid peroxidation in renal cortices of diabetic rats.

Comparing Alcohol Policies Between Countries

University of New South Wales 2007 publication Evidence: moderate

Alison Ritter

Title

Comparing Alcohol Policies Between Countries

Hypothesis

Is it possible to create a scientific metric for comparing alcohol policies across countries?

Conclusion

The Alcohol Policy Index shows a strong relationship between policy strength and per capita alcohol consumption, but requires further development.

How Fatty Acids and Triglycerides Affect PAI-1 Levels in Liver Cells

The University of Vermont 2002 n=10 publication Evidence: moderate

Yabing Chen, David J. Schneider

Title

How Fatty Acids and Triglycerides Affect PAI-1 Levels in Liver Cells

Hypothesis

FFA and TG increase PAI-1 expression through independent signaling pathways.

Conclusion

Both free fatty acids and triglycerides increase the expression of PAI-1 through distinct mechanisms.

Aging and Positive Emotions: What’s Love Got to Do with It?

DePaul University 2024 n=344 publication Evidence: moderate

Mikels Joseph

Title

Aging and Positive Emotions: What’s Love Got to Do with It?

Hypothesis

Older adults experience more love than younger adults.

Conclusion

Older adults report experiencing more positivity resonance and love compared to younger adults.

Comparing Alcohol Policies Between Countries

New York Medical College 2007 n=30 publication Evidence: high

Brand DA, Saisana M, Rynn LA, Pennoni F, Lowenfels AB

Title

Comparing Alcohol Policies Between Countries

Hypothesis

Is there a link between the strictness of alcohol control policies and the amount of alcohol consumed in different countries?

Conclusion

The study found a clear inverse relationship between the strength of alcohol control policies and alcohol consumption across 30 countries.

A Note of Thanks to Our Reviewers

Editorial

Dale Abrahamson, Leona Aerts, Elif Arioglu, C.J. Bailey, Aydin Barlas, Hanoch Bar-On, T.K. Basu, Geert Jan Biessels, Kersten Buschard, Norman Cameron, Arthur Campfield, Richard Carr, Erol Cerasi, Tova Chajek, Subrata Chakrabarti, Mark E. Cooper, Mary Cotter, Errol D. Crook, N.S. Dhalla, R. Donnelly, Joseph C. Dunbar, Simon J. Dunmore, Shimon Efrat, Joseph Eichberg, George S. Eisenbarth, D.L. Eizirick, Robert B. Elliot, Eva Feldman, Peter Flatt, Josephine Forbes, Robert Frank, Jean Paul Giacobino, Per Henrik Groop, George Grunberger, Barbara Hansen, Leonard C. Harrison, William W. Hay, Bo Helman, Jean Claude Henquin, Douglas N. Henry, Andre Herchuelz, Emilio Herrera, David Hill, Kathleen Holemans, Thomas H. Hostetter, Gokhan S. Hotamisligil, Jorma Ilonen, Bowie Kahle, B. Kahn, Frederik Kaskel, Timothy Kern, George L. King, Iwar Klimes, Gregory Korbutt, Anjaneyulu Kowluru, Anna Krook, D. Langin, David Lau, Jack Leahy, Edward H. Leiter, Sigurd Lenzen, Ake Lernmark, Zecharia Madar, Errol Marliss, Michelle Marron, Clayton Mathews, Franz Matschinsky, Paolo Meda, Vincent Monnier, David Mott, Ram Nagaraj, Christopher Newgard, Irina Obrosova, Hiroshi Okamoto, Asher Ornoy, Jerry Palmer, Hans Parving, Ammon Peck, Michael Pfeifer, Masimo Pietropaolo, Andreas Plagemann, Bernard Portha, Guiseppe Pugliese, Alexander Rabinovitch, Ralph Rabkin, Arlene Ramsingh, Heimo Riedel, E. Ritz, Ladislas Robert, Jorge Tamarit Rodriguez, Bert Roep, Merja Roivainen, Guillermo Romero, Aldo Rossini, Dvora Rubinger, Ingo Rustenbeck, Stellan Sandler, Robert Schmidt, Fraser Scott, Assia Shisheva, Colin P. Sibley, Bhagirath Singh, Gail E. Sonnenshein, Robert L. Sorenson, Yechezkel Stein, Martin Stevens, Andrew Taylor, Markus Tiedge, Vincenzo Trischitta, Jerrold Turner, Thijen Utkan, Angela M. Valverde, L. Van Gaal, Pnina Vardi, Aaron Vinik, Ken Walder, Michael B. Wheeler, Morris White, John Wiley, Yagahashi, Soroku, Ji-Won Yoon, Mark Yorek, Daniel Ziegler, Juleen Zierath, Ehud Ziv, Anders A.F. Sima, Eleazar Shafrir

Title

A Note of Thanks to Our Reviewers

Conclusion

The editors express gratitude to the reviewers for their critical contributions to the journal's success.

Unmet Community Care Needs and Older Adults' Well-Being in China

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey, United States 2024 publication

Yan Shibin

Title

Unmet Community Care Needs and Older Adults' Well-Being in China

Hypothesis

How do unmet community care needs affect the health and well-being of older adults in China?

Conclusion

Unmet community care needs negatively impact the health and subjective well-being of older adults, especially in urban areas.

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