Vascular Adaptations in Pregnancy: The Critical Role of Endothelial Function and Nitric Oxide in Maternal-Fetal Health by Hina Riaz, Urooj Bhatti, Keenjher Rani, Afsheen Abro, Rabia Uqaili, Rubina Ahmdani

“…Data analysis using SPSS 26.0 involved descriptive statistics, independent t-tests for NO and FMD comparisons, chi-square tests for categorical variables, and multivariate regression to adjust for confounders such as maternal age, BMI, and gestational age. …”
Get full text

Intensification of the Daily Wet Day Rainfall Distribution Across Australia by Steefan Contractor, Markus G. Donat, Lisa V. Alexander

Get full text

Exploring the impact of pregnancy on cognitive function: a comparative study in a low-income setting by Syed Aman Ali, Muhammad Sualeh, Ghana Raza, Mohammad Sabeeh ul haq, Laiba Hissan, Duaa Zafar, Muhammad Adnan, Syed Kauser Ali

“…The analysis investigated the relationship between cognitive function and pregnancy, considering the influence of low-income status and gestational age. …”
Get full text

Impact of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (level of control) on sex hormone profile and erectile function by Abdullah A. Khawaji, Hossam S. El-Tholoth, Muath A. Albarakati, Bander A. Binjabaan, Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Abdulmajeed Althobity, Abdulmalik Almardawi, Khaled Bedaiwi, Mussa AlNuami

“…Laboratory results for type 2 diabetic men presenting with ED were studied after stratifying them into the two groups – relatively controlled DM (HBA1c of 7.9 mmol/L or less) and uncontrolled DM (HBA1c equal to or more than 8 mmol/L). Retrieved data include patient’s demographics, body mass index (BMI), hormonal profile, Complete Blood Count (CBC), lipid profile, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), urate, Vitamin D level, and the severity of ED as assessed by the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) scores. …”
Get full text

The enlarged perivascular spaces in the hippocampus is associated with memory function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Peichun Pan, Dongsheng Zhang, Jing Li, Min Tang, Xuejiao Yan, Xin Zhang, Man Wang, Xiaoyan Lei, Xiaoling Zhang, Jie Gao

“…The partial correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between H-EPVS and glymphatic system function (indicated by the DTI-ALPS index), as well as markers of CSVD. …”
Get full text

IMPULSE OSCILLOMETRY FOR DIAGNOSIS OF EARLY CHANGES IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL STATE IN PATIENTS WITH MILD ASTHMA by N. M. Leontieva, I. V. Demko, E. A. Sobko, O. P. Ishchenko, I. A. Solov’yova

“…Currently, the analysis of respiratory function of lungs at suspicion of obstructive pulmonary diseases is recommended to start with spirometry as the most sensitive method of obstruction detection. …”
Get full text

Functional characterization of COMT genes in Chinese white pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) and their role in lignin synthesis by Xiaofeng Feng, Xiaofeng Feng, Xianang Wu, Xianang Wu, Jiayi Hong, Jiayi Hong, Zihui Guo, Zihui Guo, Yasmin Khan, Yasmin Khan, Dongyi Wei, Dongyi Wei, Honghong Fan, Honghong Fan, Yongping Cai, Yongping Cai

“…These genes exhibit five conserved motifs, and promoter analysis indicates potential hormonal regulation. Transcriptome data showed that PbrCOMT1 is the predominant COMT gene in ‘Dangshan Su’ fruit and is likely crucial for lignin synthesis. …”
Get full text

Correlation of neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio with lung function in American adults: a population study by Xiaolin Zhang, Fan Bai, Haibin Ni, Shiyuan Chen, Dan Fu, Haiyan Ren, Bin Hu

“…The neutrophil-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), an emerging biomarker for inflammation and nutritional status, has shown promising associations with respiratory health, necessitating an investigation into its potential for predicting lung function decline. Objective This study aimed to delineate the relationship between the NPAR and pulmonary function within a sample of the American adult population and assess the viability of the NPAR as a prognostic indicator for compromised lung function. …”
Get full text

Association of depressive symptoms, physical function, and cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged and elderly Chinese by Miao Li, Miao Li, Shuo Zhuang, Yan Gao

“…Therefore, we used data from Chinese middle-aged and older adults to investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms and physical function and CVD risk.MethodsUsing information from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), we examined the relationship between depressive symptoms, physical functioning, and CVD risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. …”
Get full text

A specifically designed multi-biotic reduces uremic toxin generation and improves kidney function by Alice Beau, Jane Natividad, Berengère Benoit, Philippe Delerive, Stéphane Duboux, Yuan Feng, Marie Jammes, Cecile Barnel, Giuseppina Sequino, Claudie Pinteur, Griet Glorieux, Denis Fouque, Hubert Vidal, Laetitia Koppe

“…The in vivo efficacy of SynCKD (and the synergic effect) was established in two uremic rodent models, demonstrating lower plasma levels of UTs and enhancing kidney function after 6–8 weeks of treatment. These effects were linked to better gut microbial ecology. …”
Get full text

Functional Liver Imaging Score to Predict Clinically Significant PHLF for Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Resection by Zheng X, Zhang Y, Huang H, Luo N

“…In both cohorts, overall survival rate was significantly lower among patients whom the model placed at high risk of clinically significant PHLF than among those at low risk.Conclusion: The combination of FLIS and other easily acquired clinical data may reliably predict clinically significant PHLF and mortality in hepatocellular carcinoma.Plain Language Summary: Functional liver imaging score derived from gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI can effectively and conveniently evaluate liver function. …”
Get full text

Functional characterization of seven terpene synthases from Ophiopogon japonicus via engineered Escherichia coli by Wen Xu, Qing Ma, Tong Chen, Haiyan Zhang, Guanglei Ma, Sibongile Mafu, Juan Guo, Xiaohui Fan, Guanghong Cui, Baolong Jin

“…The candidate terpene synthase genes were identified from the root and leaf transcriptome data of O. japonicus in Zhejiang and the functions of these enzymes were identified using engineered Escherichia coli. …”
Get full text

Evaluating the Impact of Maternal Lipid Profiles on Fetal Cardiac Function at Mid-Gestation: An Observational Study by Biliana Belovan, Zoran Laurentiu Popa, Cosmin Citu, Ioana Mihaela Citu, Ioan Sas, Adrian Ratiu

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this prospective cohort study conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Timișoara Municipal Emergency Hospital, 19 pregnant women aged 27–40 years were recruited and divided into two groups based on their triglyceride levels: Group A (triglycerides ≤ 150 mg/dL, <i>n</i> = 48) and Group B (triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, <i>n =</i> 28). Maternal demographic data and lipid profiles were recorded. Fetal echocardiographic measurements, including global longitudinal strain and ventricular function parameters, were obtained between 20 and 24 weeks of gestation. …”
Get full text

Prevalence of falls and associations with family functioning among community-dwelling older adults in Guangzhou, China by Si-Yu Sun, Zhi-Wei Wang, Zhi-Li Peng, Le-Xin Yuan, Wen-Hao Yang, Wen-Jian Zhang, Jia-Min Chen, Wei-Quan Lin, Wei Zhu, Wei Zhu

“…Data on sociodemographic characteristics, health and lifestyle factors, and fall incidents were collected through telephone interviews. …”
Get full text

Major nuclear locales define nuclear genome organization and function beyond A and B compartments by Omid Gholamalamdari, Tom van Schaik, Yuchuan Wang, Pradeep Kumar, Liguo Zhang, Yang Zhang, Gabriela A Hernandez Gonzalez, Athanasios E Vouzas, Peiyao A Zhao, David M Gilbert, Jian Ma, Bas van Steensel, Andrew S Belmont

“…Here, we integrated analysis of sequencing and image-based data to compare genome organization in four human cell types relative to three different nuclear locales: the nuclear lamina, nuclear speckles, and nucleoli. …”
Get full text

Dairy intake and cognitive function in older adults in three cohorts: a mendelian randomization study by Natalia Ortega, Nick J. Mueller, Abbas Dehghan, Tosca O. E. de Crom, Armin von Gunten, Martin Preisig, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Marco Vinceti, Trudy Voortman, Nicolas Rodondi, Patricia O. Chocano-Bedoya

“…We used it to assess the effect of long-term consumption of total and non-fermented dairy on cognitive function. Methods We included 43,836 individuals over 55 years old with genotyping, dietary data, and cognitive function measurements from three population-based studies: CoLaus|PsyCoLaus (Switzerland), the Rotterdam Study (the Netherlands) and the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA - Canada). …”
Get full text

Information Assisted Dictionary Learning for fMRI Data Analysis by Manuel Morante, Yannis Kopsinis, Sergios Theodoridis, Athanassios Protopapas

Get full text

DASHBOARD INDICATORS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE by N. Altuhova, E. Vasil¢Eva, A. Gromova, B. Slavin

“…It formulated the need for new guidelines that take into account the possibility of formalization and analysis of processes in the discharge of public functions by public servants. …”
Get full text

An Approach to, and Tool for, Predicting the Time Course of an Infectious Disease Outbreak as a Function of Behavioral Interventions by Abebe HT, Siraj A, Berhane K, Siraj D, Van Breukelen GJ

Get full text

Influence of different treatment modalities on the sexual function of breast cancer survivors: An observational ambispective study by Natalia Camejo Martinez, Cecilia Castillo Leska, María Rosina Servetto Martinez, Miriam Gianina Muñoz Arce, Joaquín Manzanares Cuevas, Dahiana Lourdes Amarillo Hernández, María Gabriela Guerrina Valeta, Guadalupe Rocío Herrera Álvarez, María Carolina Dörner Cabrera, Gabriel David Krygier Waltier

“…Patients completed the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using simple and multiple binary logistic models to assess the relationship between treatment modalities and sexual dysfunction. …”
Get full text