Effect of Serum Lipid Profile and Renal Functions during Pregnancy and its associated diseases in Sulaimanyah / Kurdistan Region by Azad Mohammed Aziz Ahmed, Amjad Mahmood Qadir, Jamal Kareem Shakor, Musa M. Zorab

“…Data was analyzed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22.0 to identify correlations between serum lipid profile, renal function, and pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Altered Regional Homogeneity and Functional Connectivity during Microlesion Period after Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease by Bei Luo, Yue Lu, Chang Qiu, Wenwen Dong, Chen Xue, Dongming Liu, Li Zhang, Weiguo Liu, Wenbin Zhang

“…Method. Resting-state functional MRI data were collected from 27 PD patients before and after the first day of DBS and 12 healthy controls (HCs) in this study. …”
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Relationship between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and endothelial function in women: a cross-sectional study by Kazuaki Chayama, Yuji Takaeko, Shogo Matsui, Masato Kajikawa, Tatsuya Maruhashi, Takayuki Yamaji, Takahiro Harada, Yiming Han, Haruki Hashimoto, Yasuki Kihara, Eisuke Hida, Chikara Goto, Yoshiki Aibara, Farina Mohamad Yusoff, Shinji Kishimoto, Ayumu Nakashima, Yukihito Higashi

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Pedotransfer functions for soil organic carbon stock and soil porosity interpretation in diverse palm oil plantation soils by Riris Srigayuh Tegarningtyas Tinuntun, Widyatmani Sih Dewi, Mujiyo Mujiyo, Aktavia Herawati, Ganjar Herdiansyah, Sumani Sumani, Angger Cahyo, Bagus Guritno Widjojo, Bangun Budi Prasetyo, Zsolt Kotroczó

“…The accurate estimation of soil organic carbon stocks (SOCs) is crucial in sustainable oil palm plantation management. Pedotransfer functions (PTFs) serve as an essential predictive tool for enhancing the interpretation and estimation of soil organic carbon stocks (SOCs) and soil porosity. …”
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Exploring the functional diversity and metabolic activities of the human gut microbiome in Thai adults in response to a prebiotic diet by Amornthep Kingkaw, Preecha Patumcharoenpol, Narissara Suratannon, Massalin Nakphaichit, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Wanwipa Vongsangnak

“…As a result, the integrative analysis of metaproteomic data revealed that seven key families across 11 dominant gut bacterial species were concerted. …”
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The Characteristic of Muscle Function for Sarcopenia in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Large-Scale Real-World Cross-Sectional Study by Pei-Wen Jia, Jian-Zi Lin, Yao-Wei Zou, Zhi-Ming Ouyang, Ying Yang, Kui-Min Yang, Liu-Hong Liang, Jin-Yuan Han, Ze-Hong Yang, Jian-Da Ma, Lie Dai

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: This cross-sectional study collected clinical data from a real-world Chinese RA cohort. Sarcopenia was defined as both myopenia and low muscle function (LMF). …”
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Loss of MEF2C function by enhancer mutation leads to neuronal mitochondria dysfunction and motor deficits in mice by Ali Yousefian-Jazi, Suhyun Kim, Jiyeon Chu, Seung-Hye Choi, Phuong Thi Thanh Nguyen, Uiyeol Park, Min-gyeong Kim, Hongik Hwang, Kyungeun Lee, Yeyun Kim, Seung Jae Hyeon, Hyewhon Rhim, Hannah L. Ryu, Grewo Lim, Thor D. Stein, Kayeong Lim, Hoon Ryu, Junghee Lee

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Evaluation of the Relationship Between Aortic Stiffness and Elasticity and Left Ventricular Functional Parameters in Patients with ANOCA Using CCTA by Sheng A, Zhang L, Zhu D, Hu G, Shi X, Zong Q, Wang P, Wang Z

“…The differences in CCTA indices of ascending aortic stiffness and aortic elasticity, left ventricular function indices of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and cardiac output (CO) were compared between the two groups.Results: The arterial compliance (AC) and arterial distensibility (AD) values in the case group were significantly lower than those in the control group, while arterial stiffness (β) value was significantly higher in the case group compared to the control group (P&lt; 0.05). …”
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Mitochondrial carrier homolog 2 is important for mitochondrial functionality and non-small cell lung cancer cell growth by Yong Zhao, Siyang Wu, Guohong Cao, Peidong Song, Chang-gong Lan, Lin Zhang, Yong-hua Sang

“…This study examines MTCH2 expression and its functional role in NSCLC. Bioinformatic analysis showed that MTCH2 is overexpressed in NSCLC tissues, correlating with poor prognosis and other key clinical parameters of the patients. …”
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Association of left ventricular diastolic function with parameters of arterial stiffness and atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid basin in hypertensive patients by V. V. Syvolap, A. O. Bohun

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Impact of Silent Cerebral Embolism during and after Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion on Long‐Term Cognitive Function by Kexin Wang, Zhe Wang, Caiyi Jin, Mingjia Xu, Mingfang Li, Hailei Liu, Zidun Wang, Hongwu Chen, Weizhu Ju, Minglong Chen

“…New magnetic resonance‐detected SCE during follow‐up after LAAO would also be associated with a decline in cognitive function.…”
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Forest restoration and biodiversity enhancement across China: Regional case insights into ecosystem function recovery and conservation outcomes by Peng Zhang, Lixiao Ni, Hind Alofaysan, Mammadova Simuzar Sultan, Norboy Karimov

“…Multivariate risk models indicate that phosphorus availability and pesticide persistence are key predictors of biodiversity loss and functional degradation. Temporal analysis suggests that ecosystems with long-term exposure (>10 years) display reduced resilience and slower recovery even after pollutant reduction. …”
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Improving Sleep and Daytime Function with Tryptophan, Magnesium, Melissa and Lactuca Formulation: An Exploratory Study in Adults with Sleep Disturbances by Schmitt F, Weishaupt R, Katumba PKM, Vogt D, Meyer N, Feld M, Hellhammer J

“…Daytime performance indicators included a 13% reduction in sleepiness and a 23% improvement in mood (p ≤ 0.014). Executive function showed a 13% improvement (p ≤ 0.001) on computerized tests (COMPASS). …”
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A general spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for harmonizing landsat-sentinel over inland and coastal waters by Thainara M.A. Lima, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Cassia B. Caballero, Daniel A. Maciel, Claudia Giardino

“…To ensure compatibility and consistency in harmonized products for aquatic studies, spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for cross-calibration between OLI and MSI sensors must be carefully derived and applied. …”
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Increased serum PCSK9 levels are associated with renal function impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Zhicai Feng, Xiangyu Liao, Hao Zhang, Juan Peng, Zhijun Huang, Bin Yi

“…The T2DM patients were further divided into three groups according to serum PCSK9 levels. An analysis of clinical data was conducted, and a binary logistic regression model was used to test the relationship between potential predictors and urine albumin/urine creatinine ratio (UACR) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).Results PCSK9 levels were higher in the DM group than in the control group in humans, mice and HK-2 cells. …”
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Impact of Beta-Blockers on Pneumonia, Mortality and Functional Outcomes of Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage-A Retrospective Multicenter Study by Gao B, Wang A, Zhang X, Zhang J, Ju Y, Zhao X, Wang W

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of BB on pneumonia, functional outcomes, and mortality in adult patients with primary ICH.Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective study of a registry cohort of patients with ICH from 13 stroke centers in Beijing, China. …”
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Lung function may recover after coal mine fire smoke exposure: a longitudinal cohort study by David Brown, Tyler Lane, Michael J Abramson, Bruce R Thompson, Caroline X Gao, Jillian Ikin, Brigitte Borg, Nicolette R Holt, Catherine L Smith, Annie Makar, Thomas McCrabb, Mikayla Thomas, Kris Nilsen

“…For post-bronchodilator reactance and area under the curve, a negative impact of PM2.5 in round 1 showed signs of recovery in round 2 (both p&lt;0.001).Conclusion In this novel study evaluating long-term respiratory outcomes after medium-duration high concentration PM2.5 exposure, the attenuated associations between exposure and respiratory function may indicate some recovery in lung function. …”
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Enlarged choroid plexus is linked with poorer physical function in rural older adults: a population-based study by Qianqian Xie, Ziwei Chen, Jiafeng Wang, Huisi Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaoyu Wang, Chunyan Li, Yongxiang Wang, Lin Cong, Daniel Ferreira, Anna-Karin Welmer, Lin Song, Yifeng Du, Chengxuan Qiu

“…Data were analyzed using general linear regression and mediation models. …”
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STORCH Brazil: multicenter cohort study protocol to investigate neurodevelopmental paths and functioning in infants exposed to STORCH in Brazil by Daniele Almeida Soares-Marangoni, Amanda de Oliveira Arguelho, Ayrles Silva Gonçalves Barbosa Mendonça, Carine Carolina Wiesiolek, Carolina Daniel de Lima-Alvarez, Eloá Maria dos Chiquetti, Everton Falcão de Oliveira, Márcio José de Medeiros, Silvana Alves Pereira, Renata Hydee Hasue

“…However, no study has examined the impact of STORCH on infants’ neurodevelopmental outcomes in a large, multi-center cohort, recruiting a substantial number of participants, with analysis across a broad set of variables and ages and based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model. …”
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High resolution soil moisture mapping in 3D space and time using machine learning and depth functions by Mo Zhang, Yong Ge, Gerard B.M. Heuvelink, Yuxin Ma

“…Future research should focus on optimizing depth functions and combining data-driven with knowledge-driven approaches. …”
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