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View article: End-Users’ Perspectives on Implementation Outcomes of Digital Voice Assistants Delivering a Home-Based Lifestyle Intervention in Older Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Analysis
End-Users’ Perspectives on Implementation Outcomes of Digital Voice Assistants Delivering a Home-Based Lifestyle Intervention in Older Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Analysis Open
Managing blood glucose levels and adhering to exercise is challenging for older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Digital voice assistants (DVAs) utilising conversation-based interactions and natural language may ove…
View article: Improving complementary medicine literacy: a systematic review of educational interventions for consumers and caregivers
Improving complementary medicine literacy: a systematic review of educational interventions for consumers and caregivers Open
Background Complementary medicines (CMs), including herbal products, nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, probiotics and prebiotics, are increasingly integrated into standard medical treatments. Despite their growing popularity, co…
View article: Effect of Mediterranean diet on mental health outcomes: A systematic review
Effect of Mediterranean diet on mental health outcomes: A systematic review Open
Growing evidence has linked both the onset and symptoms of various mental disorders to lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and sleep. The link between diet and mental health in particular in depressive disorders has gained interest in…
View article: Navigating cultural diversity in diabetes care: Insights from Australian healthcare professionals
Navigating cultural diversity in diabetes care: Insights from Australian healthcare professionals Open
Aim To address the growing challenge of diabetes management in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations, this study explores healthcare professionals' (HCPs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices on providing culturally appro…
View article: Embedding a Palliative Care Nurse Consultant Within a General Medicine Ward: A Prospective Exploratory Study
Embedding a Palliative Care Nurse Consultant Within a General Medicine Ward: A Prospective Exploratory Study Open
Aim To describe patient outcomes for patients at high risk of mortality (with a prognosis of three months or less to live) where a Palliative Care Nurse Consultant (PCNC) was embedded in a General Medicine team. To explore patients and/or …
View article: Dietary Carnosine Supplementation in Healthy Human Volunteers: A Safety, Tolerability, Plasma and Brain Concentration Study
Dietary Carnosine Supplementation in Healthy Human Volunteers: A Safety, Tolerability, Plasma and Brain Concentration Study Open
Background: Carnosine is a multimodal pleotropic endogenous molecule that exhibits properties that make it a compelling therapeutic agent for further evaluation in a number of diseases. However, little data currently exists on its pharmaco…
View article: Mediterranean diet vs. the Australian guide to healthy eating ( <scp>AGHE</scp> ) on body composition and glucose metabolism: A randomized controlled trial
Mediterranean diet vs. the Australian guide to healthy eating ( <span>AGHE</span> ) on body composition and glucose metabolism: A randomized controlled trial Open
Aims The Mediterranean diet has been extensively studied and shown to reduce chronic disease risk. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) offers a balanced dietary framework tailored to Australian habits, yet its comparative efficac…
View article: Histidine‐Containing Dipeptides in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Scoping Review
Histidine‐Containing Dipeptides in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health: A Systematic Scoping Review Open
Background Histidine‐containing dipeptides (HCDs) have been reported to have anti‐inflammatory and antidiabetic properties. Yet, no previous reviews have examined the impact of HCDs on Type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk factors (e.g., obesity) and…
View article: The association of sweetened beverage intake with risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study
The association of sweetened beverage intake with risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study Open
Both sugar and artificially sweetened beverages were linked to an increased risk of T2DM. The findings highlight the need for public health measures to control the intake of sweetened beverages.
View article: Exploring Complementary Medicine Usage, Consumer Perceptions, and Impact of Label Warnings: A Cross-Sectional Study in Melbourne, Australia
Exploring Complementary Medicine Usage, Consumer Perceptions, and Impact of Label Warnings: A Cross-Sectional Study in Melbourne, Australia Open
Complementary medicines (CMs) are widely used worldwide, with usage rates ranging from 24% to 71.3%. Despite their popularity, many CMs lack robust scientific support and can potentially lead to adverse health effects. Limited research exi…
View article: Effects of Carnosine Supplementation on Cognitive Outcomes in Prediabetes and Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Effects of Carnosine Supplementation on Cognitive Outcomes in Prediabetes and Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Background: Trends in global ageing underscore the rising burden of age-related cognitive decline and concomitant cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Carnosine, a naturally occurring dipeptide with anti-inf…
View article: Resistance and Impact Training During Weight Loss Improves Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults With Obesity
Resistance and Impact Training During Weight Loss Improves Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults With Obesity Open
Background Weight loss achieved via energy restriction leads to significant losses in muscle and bone mass, potentially increasing risk for sarcopenia and osteoporosis. High‐intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) might attenuate …
View article: Phenolic acids from Anisopus mannii modulates phosphofructokinase 1 to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized, clinical trial
Phenolic acids from Anisopus mannii modulates phosphofructokinase 1 to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized, clinical trial Open
Phenolic acid-rich fraction from Anisopus mannii (PhAM) contains abundance of ferulic acid, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, and syringic acid. Among other glycolytic enzymes, in vitro, PhAM counteracted the binding of sodium orthovanadat…
View article: The Effect of Carnosine Supplementation on Musculoskeletal Health in Adults with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of Carnosine Supplementation on Musculoskeletal Health in Adults with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background/Objectives: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with an increased risk of adverse musculoskeletal outcomes likely due to heightened chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and advanced glycation end-products (AGE). Carnosine has…
View article: Carnosine Supplementation Has No Effect on Inflammatory Markers in Adults with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Carnosine Supplementation Has No Effect on Inflammatory Markers in Adults with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background/Objectives: In vitro studies suggest that carnosine reduces inflammation by upregulating anti-inflammatory mediators and downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, human clinical trials examining the effects of carnosin…
View article: Exploring the Feasibility of Digital Voice Assistants for Delivery of a Home-Based Exercise Intervention in Older Adults With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Randomized Controlled Trial
Exploring the Feasibility of Digital Voice Assistants for Delivery of a Home-Based Exercise Intervention in Older Adults With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Current clinical guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in older adults recommend the use of antihyperglycemic medications, monitoring of blood glucose levels, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to im…
View article: Path analysis model to identify the effect of poor diet quality on NAFLD among Iranian adults from Amol Cohort Study
Path analysis model to identify the effect of poor diet quality on NAFLD among Iranian adults from Amol Cohort Study Open
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is expanding as a global health problem with approximately 25% of the world's population affected by it. Dietary modification is one of the most important strategies for preventing NAFLD. The associ…
View article: Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Providing Care to Southeast Asian Immigrants with Cardiometabolic Syndrome: A Scoping Review
Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Providing Care to Southeast Asian Immigrants with Cardiometabolic Syndrome: A Scoping Review Open
Objective There is a growing emphasis on healthcare professionals’ (HCPs) role in managing cardiometabolic risk factors to reduce health disparity for immigrants in developed countries. This scoping review aimed to analyse evidence about H…
View article: Defining the Traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle: Joint International Consensus Statement
Defining the Traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle: Joint International Consensus Statement Open
Introduction The term “Mediterranean lifestyle” has gained increasing prominence in recent years, yet a specific definition remains elusive. In response, the Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine Institute Board of Directors convened a multidis…
View article: The impact of carnosine on biological ageing – A geroscience approach
The impact of carnosine on biological ageing – A geroscience approach Open
View article: The promising role of Transcendental Meditation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases: A systematic review
The promising role of Transcendental Meditation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases: A systematic review Open
Summary Psychological distress has a demonstrable impact on cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and risk factors. Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been shown to reduce stress and improve health and well‐being. The current review aimed to synth…
View article: Beyond the Label: Exploring Consumer Perceptions and Practices of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Melbourne, Australia
Beyond the Label: Exploring Consumer Perceptions and Practices of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Melbourne, Australia Open
Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are widely used, with pharmacies accounting for a significant share of the distribution market. Despite their popularity, many CAMs lack scientific evidence for effectiveness, and s…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Hesitancy, and Uptake in People with Diabetes in Australia
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Hesitancy, and Uptake in People with Diabetes in Australia Open
Background: This study explored vaccination hesitancy, diabetes-specific COVID-19 vaccination concerns, and whether they predicted vaccination uptake in people with diabetes. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional, and predictive approache…
View article: Association of low carbohydrate diet score with the risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study
Association of low carbohydrate diet score with the risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study Open
Consuming a low carbohydrate diet, reflected as a high LCD score, may increase the risk of T2D which is largely explained by obesity. Results highlight the need for further studies, including clinical trials investigating the effects of a …
View article: A low carbohydrate diet score is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study
A low carbohydrate diet score is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study Open
Evidence suggests that low carbohydrate eating patterns are effective for rapid weight loss 1 , however, little is known about their long-term effects on the risk of chronic diseases. We assessed the association of a low carbohydrate diet …
View article: Carnosine/histidine-containing dipeptide supplementation improves depression and quality of life: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Carnosine/histidine-containing dipeptide supplementation improves depression and quality of life: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Context Mental ill-health is a common and growing issue, affecting 1 in 8 individuals or 970 million people worldwide in 2019. Histidine-containing dipeptides (HCDs) have been suggested to mitigate some aspects of mental ill-health, but a …
View article: The protective role of carnosine against type 2 diabetes‐induced cognitive impairment
The protective role of carnosine against type 2 diabetes‐induced cognitive impairment Open
The morbidity and mortality associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have grown exponentially over the last 30 years. Together with its associated complications, the mortality rates have increased. One important complication in thos…
View article: Patient flow in emergency departments: a comprehensive umbrella review of solutions and challenges across the health system
Patient flow in emergency departments: a comprehensive umbrella review of solutions and challenges across the health system Open
View article: Phenolic Acids from Anisopus Mannii Modulates Phosphofructokinase 1 to Improve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Clinical Trial
Phenolic Acids from Anisopus Mannii Modulates Phosphofructokinase 1 to Improve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Clinical Trial Open
View article: Effects of carnosine and histidine-containing dipeptides on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of carnosine and histidine-containing dipeptides on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Context Carnosine and histidine-containing dipeptides (HCDs) are suggested to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative benefits, but their effects on circulating adipokines and inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers remain unclear. O…