Sarcopenia and impaired cardiorespiratory fitness are commonly observed in older individuals and patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).Declines in skeletal muscle function and aerobic capacity can progress into impaired physical function and inability to perform activities of daily living.Physical function is highly associated with important c
Medication Non-Adherence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review Identifying Risk Factors and Opportunities for Intervention
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is treated with medications to induce and maintain remission.However, many people with IBD do not take their prescribed treatment.Identifying factors associated with IBD medication adherence is crucial for supporting effective disease management and maintaining remission.Quantitative and qualitative studies research
Ethical Challenges Posed by Advanced Veterinary Care in Companion Animal Veterinary Practice
Advanced veterinary care (AVC) of companion animals may yield improved clinical outcomes, improved animal welfare, improved satisfaction of veterinary clients, improved satisfaction of veterinary team members, and increased practice profitability.However, it also raises ethical challenges.Yet, what counts as AVC is difficult to pinpoint due to cont
Crimean Antiquities through the Eyes of Edward Daniel Clarke: From Archaeology to Ideology
The article analyses a travelogue by British traveller Edward Daniel Clarke, which was one of the first encyclopaedic descriptions of the Crimean Peninsula, visited by the author in 1800.Clarke’s book appeared to be extraordinarily popular with his contemporaries and modern researchers, though the issue of the author’s descriptive pas