Aims/Introduction: Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) is an incretin secreted from the gastrointestinal tract after an ingestion of nutrients, and stimulates an insulin secretion from the pancreatic islets. Additionally, GIP has important roles in extrapancreatic tissues: fat accumulation in adipose tissue, neuroprotective effects in the central nervous system and an inhibition of bone resorp…
Purpose: This study explored the risk factors, cut-off points, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values, and negative predictive values of physical performance testing among community-dwelling frail elderly people in Taiwan. Organizing Construct: The empirical measurement of frailty is based on the following five indicators: weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, slow responses, and mi…
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) merupakan suatu jenis minuman teh yang banyak dikonsumsi orang dalam kesehariannya. Green tea memiliki khasiat dalam menghambat kerja dari reseptor-reseptor trombosit khususnya reseptor TxA2 untuk proses aggregasi. Didalam kandungan green tea terdapat komposisi Flavonoid sebanyak 30% yang ternyata memiliki khasiat. Sehingga dapat mencegah terjadinya komplikasi, ya…
Purpose: This study produced a rich description of the lived experiences of tuberculosis (TB) treatment among Mexican Americans living in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) of Texas. Design: This qualitative study used phenomenological methodology, guided by Merleau-Ponty’s philosophical framework, particularly his theories on mind–body influence, fabric of relationships, importance of cul…