The use and misuse of power in cognitive-behavioral therapy, schema therapy, and supervision.

Background: Power dynamics are fundamental to therapeutic and supervisory relationships in psychotherapy. In cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and schema therapy (ST), the therapist's power management can help the patient make positive changes. On the other hand, the abuse of power can undermine the patient's autonomy and worsen therapeutic outcomes.

3D-organization and spatial localization of chromatin and epigenetic marks linked to nucleolar activity in porcine oocytes.

Previous murine studies have established that large-scale chromatin modifications upon completion of oocyte growth are associated with nucleolar transcriptional silencing. These modifications seem essential both for completion of the oocyte's meiosis and subsequent embryonic developmental success. Investigating this putative interconnection between nucleolar transcriptional activity and spatial chromatin organization towards completion of oocyte growth in pigs, we scrutinized whether 3D chromatin organization and heterochromatin localization, along with epigenetic markers, could indicate oocyte quality and predict developmental competence of harvested porcine oocytes.

Polyphenolic Spectrum of Goji Berries and Their Health-Promoting Activity.

A significant increase in interest in new, naturally occurring sources of antioxidants is evident not only in the food industry but also in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Plant sources such as fruits, both traditional and less common, are often investigated. Goji berries (, , and ) represent fruits rich in polyphenols, especially phenolic acids (38.

Exploring the Association Between Sleep Patterns, Pubertal Health, and Phthalate Exposure-Preliminary Results from Slovakia.

Background: This study aims to explore the association between sleep patterns in children and their exposure to phthalates to assess potential health implications.

Methods: Participants (n = 60) completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. Consumer behavior scores (CBS) were calculated.

Relationships among osteoporosis, redox homeostasis, and alcohol addiction: Importance of the brain-bone axis.

Overabundance of reactive oxygen species (oxidative distress) leads to redox homeostasis disturbance and is associated with many pathological conditions. Accumulating evidence suggests that oxidative distress may contribute to osteoporosis. This review thoroughly outlines the relationships among osteoporosis, redox homeostasis, and alcohol addiction, since these relations are not sufficiently known and subsequently summarized.

High-throughput phenotyping of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench.) genotypes under water stress: exploring drought resistance for sustainable agriculture.

Background: As global agriculture faces the challenge of climate change, characterized by longer and more severe drought episodes, there is an increasing need for crop diversification and improved plant breeding. Buckwheat is one of the climate-resilient candidates for future important crops with remarkable adaptability to various biotic and abiotic stresses. As an underbred crop, a large number of genotypes should be assessed for the breeding of superior plants.

Accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound examination of the lung in primary care performed by general practitioners: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is a point-of-care imaging modality with growing potential in primary care.

Objectives: While its use is well established in hospital settings, data on its accuracy when performed by general practitioners (GPs) remain limited. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of LUS conducted by GPs following structured training.

ABCB1 gene single nucleotide variants and haplotypes in atrial fibrillation patients experiencing adverse events on direct oral anticoagulation: a whole gene exome sequencing study.

Single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) of ABCB1 gene encoding glycoprotein P might be connected with increased or decreased levels of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC), and therefore with DOAC-related adverse bleeding or embolism. The aim of this study was to perform a targeted exome sequencing (TES) of ABCB1 gene in DOAC-treated patients with atrial fibrillation, who experienced a DOAC-related adverse event (AE) during the therapy. Targeted next generation sequencing was employed to examine SNVs in ABCB1 gene, which served as the basis for haplotype analysis.

Flavonoids and their role in oxidative stress, inflammation, and human diseases.

Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are important drivers in the pathogenesis and progression of many chronic diseases, such as cancers of the breast, kidney, lung, and others, autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, atherosclerosis, arrhythmia), neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease), mental disorders (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer), and other disorders. With the increasing demand for less toxic and more tolerable therapies, flavonoids have the potential to effectively modulate the responsiveness to conventional therapy and radiotherapy. Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and plant-derived beverages.

Distribution of human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) in Slovak patients.

Background And Objectives: HLA-B27 is a genetic marker associated with spondyloarthropathies, particularly ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis. While its prevalence varies across populations, no data exist for Slovak patients. This study aimed to determine HLA-B27 prevalence in Slovak patients with suspected spondyloarthropathies and assess differences by sex and age.

Microscopic analysis of the digestive and reproductive tracts of male (Coleoptera: Silphidae).

Linnaeus, 1758 (Coleoptera: Silphidae) is an omnivorous beetle species known for damaging agricultural crops, making it an important target for pest control strategies. Despite its impact, no studies have yet examined the anatomical and histological structures of the male digestive and reproductive tracts of . Therefore, this study aimed to describe these structures in detail, which could provide insights into potential control methods.

Conservation genetic evaluation of Juniperus communis sensu lato in Slovakia.

This study explores the population structure, hybridization, and adaptation of Juniperus communis sensu lato in the context of its current habitat fragmentation, using inter-primer binding site markers and needle morphometry. Three native juniper taxa in Slovakia were analyzed: J. communis ssp.

Perception of nursing students on nursing teamwork in hospitals in Slovakia: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To investigate how undergraduate nursing students perceive teamwork among nurses during their most recent clinical placement and to identify factors that can affect their teamwork perception.

Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between September 2022 and February 2023 using the Slovak version of the Nursing Teamwork Survey (NTS) tool and included 749 undergraduate nursing students.

Results: The average NTS score was 3.

Enhancing Commercial Gourmet Oil Quality: The Role of Dried Cayenne Pepper Red ( L.) as a Natural Additive.

This study assessed the potential of dried Cayenne pepper (CP; L.) as a natural additive to rice bran oil (RBO), grape seed oil (GSO), and virgin olive oil (OO). Key analyses included peroxide and acid values, oxidative stability (Rancimat method), the composition of fatty acids (FAs) (GC-FID method), antioxidant activity (AA; DPPH method), and antimicrobial properties (disc diffusion method).

The Association Between Quality and Safety of Nursing Care: A Correlational Study.

Background: Patient safety culture is critical for ensuring quality nursing care, yet its role is not fully understood in various health care settings.

Purpose: To explore the association between patient safety culture and nurses' perceptions of the quality of nursing care provided in hospitals in the Czech Republic.

Methods: A correlation study was conducted with 535 nurses from 6 hospitals using the questionnaires Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture 2.

Social media behaviour and patterns of use among nursing students: A systematized review.

Aim: To collate existing quantitative empirical evidence on social media behavior among nursing students.

Background: Professionalism in nursing, characterized by adherence to ethical principles, accountability, compassion and patient confidentiality, is vital for quality patient care and maintaining public trust. As nursing students navigate their education and clinical training, the increasing role of social media introduces new challenges to upholding these standards.

Can Buckwheat Affect Health and Female Reproductive Functions?

The aim of the present narrative review is to summarise the existing knowledge concerning physiological and reproductive effects of buckwheat, its mechanisms of action on various targets, as well as outlines the direction of the further studies of this functional food plant. Search for literature was performed in agreement with the PRISMA criteria in Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Web of Science, SCOPUS databases between the year 1995 and 2023. Words used to search were buckwheat, review, fertility, ovarian and mechanisms.

Protective Role of Dietary Polyphenols in the Management and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a serious metabolic disorder, is a worldwide health problem due to the alarming rise in prevalence and elevated morbidity and mortality. Chronic hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and ineffective insulin effect and secretion are hallmarks of T2DM, leading to many serious secondary complications. These include, in particular, cardiovascular disorders, diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy, diabetic foot, osteoporosis, liver damage, susceptibility to infections and some cancers.

Determination of Osmotic Flow in Water Transport in an Illitic Clay.

Experimental studies have shown that osmosis could be one of the mechanisms of water transport in porous materials that act, to a certain extent, as semipermeable membranes. In this paper, an experimental apparatus and the corresponding model to measure and determine the osmotic efficiency, , of bulk porous materials are described. Both the apparatus and model to interpret water transport in samples are modifications of those of Sherwood and Craster.

Effects, Mechanisms of Action and Application of Vitex agnus-castus for Improvement of Health and Female Reproduction.

This narrative review describes the provenance and chemical composition of Vitex agnus-castus , as well as the currently available knowledge concerning its action. To search the related articles, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS databases between the years 1995 and 2024, and the keywords "Vitex," "review," "fertility," "ovarian" and "mechanisms" were used in various combinations. The data listed in this review demonstrate that Vitex agnus-castus and its constituents (isoflavones and essential oils) affect a number of physiological actions via multiple extra- and intracellular mechanisms of action.

Status of Sepsis Care in European Hospitals: Results from an International Cross-Sectional Survey.

Early detection, standardized therapy, adequate infrastructure, and strategies for quality improvement should constitute essential components of every hospital's sepsis plan. To investigate the extent to which recommendations from the sepsis guidelines are implemented and the availability of infrastructure for the care of patients with sepsis in acute-care hospitals. A multidisciplinary cross-sectional questionnaire was used to investigate sepsis care in hospitals.

What are the hidden shortcomings of balance training research in older adults that prevent its transfer into practice? Scoping review.

Background: Although a lot of attention is paid to the flaws of balance training research in older adults, the low methodological quality and incomplete reporting of studies still limit the knowledge transfer between research and practice. These known shortcomings are considered also as barriers for creating recommendations for balance training in older adults. Despite the considerable efforts to improve the scientific quality of studies, such recommendations have not yet been formulated to date.