Preoperative renal functional reserve as a predictor of acute kidney injury in young adults with congenital heart disease by Dana Y. Fuhrman, George J. Schwartz, David S. Cooper, Victor B. Talisa, Arvind K. Hoskoppal, John A. Kellum

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following cardiac surgery in patients with CHD, with creatinine lacking sensitivity for early detection. Renal functional reserve (RFR), the kidney’s capacity to increase filtration under stress, has emerged as a potential predictor of AKI. …”
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with P2X7R function regulate the onset of gouty arthritis. by Jin-Hui Tao, Miao Cheng, Jiang-Ping Tang, Xiao-Juan Dai, Yong Zhang, Xiang-Pei Li, Qin Liu, Ya-Ling Wang

“…The ATP-P2X7R-IL-1β axis may be one of these pathways.<h4>Objective</h4>This study examines the role of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the pathogenesis of gout and the association of ATP receptor (P2X7R) function with single nucleotide polymorphisms and gout arthritis.…”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This investigation was designed to analyze alterations in functional connectivity across brain networks associated with cognitive fatigue through electroencephalogram (EEG) data analysis. …”
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Long-term behaviour of non-functioning pituitary microadenomas: experience from a tertiary care centre in Romania by Mădălina Elena Iftimie, Mădălina Elena Iftimie, Iulia Florentina Burcea, Iulia Florentina Burcea, Ramona Dobre, Ramona Dobre, Stella Pigni, Flavia Prodam, Cătălina Poiană, Cătălina Poiană

“…ObjectiveAn optimal surveillance plan of micro-nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (micro-NFPAs) is not well established despite high prevalence and increasing incidence of these tumors. …”
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Novel Structure–Function Models for Estimating Retinal Ganglion Cell Count Using Pattern Electroretinography in Glaucoma Suspects by Andrew Tirsi, Isabella Tello, Timothy Foster, Rushil Kumbhani, Nicholas Leung, Samuel Potash, Derek Orshan, Celso Tello

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The early detection of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) dysfunction is critical for timely intervention in glaucoma suspects (GSs). …”
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Pragmatic questionnaire-based evaluation of auditory function in individuals with major neurocognitive disorders and hearing loss in diverse contexts by Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Antonios Alexandros Demertzis, Panagiotis Biris, Polychronis Economou, Eric Frison, Piers Dawes, Iracema Leroi

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Relationship Between Body Mass Index, Selective Voluntary Motor Control and Functional Independence in Children With Cerebral Palsy by Alaa AL-Nemr

“…Objectives: This study detects the relationship between body mass index (BMI), selective voluntary motor control (SVMC) and functional independence in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP). …”
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Assessment of the level of security (safety of functioning) of automated systems based on their vulnerabilities, formalized using the theory of queuing systems by A. O. Efimov, E. A. Rogozin

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Effects of exosomes of paratumoral thymus epithelial cells on Treg cell function in patients with thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis by CHEN Liuling, TAN Shuting, BAO Xiaoran, LIU Jingli, LI Jinpin

“…The purity of Tregs detected by flow cytometry was more than 90%, with good purity. …”
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Impact of Preterm Birth on Long-Term Cardiac Function: A Comprehensive Echocardiographic Study in School-Aged Children by Nidai Dalokay, Ayse Sulu, Pelin Kosger, Tugba Barsan Kaya, Birsen Ucar

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study aimed to evaluate the cardiac functions of 7- to 11-year-old children with a history of preterm birth using echocardiography and to assess the relationship between these functions and neonatal factors. …”
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The Impact of Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening on the Functional State of Women Who Have Experienced OASIS After Childbirth by Atėnė Simanauskaitė, Justina Kačerauskienė, Dalia Regina Railaitė, Eglė Bartusevičienė

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The primary objective of this study was to assess the impact of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strengthening on the pelvic floor function in women who have experienced OASIS two years after delivery, and the secondary objective was to educate women about PFM strengthening and instruct them on the correct way to exercise. …”
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Dynamic Change of VOR and Otolith Function in Intratympanic Gentamicin Treatment for Ménière’s Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature by L. E. Walther, R. Huelse, K. Blättner, M. B. Bloching, A. Blödow

“…Monitoring vestibular receptor function with objective test methods provides a quantitative insight into the dynamic activity of vestibular function and is therefore applicable in order to adjust IGT regimen at different therapeutic stages.…”
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In Vivo Transplantation of Enteric Neural Crest Cells into Mouse Gut; Engraftment, Functional Integration and Long-Term Safety. by Julie E Cooper, Conor J McCann, Dipa Natarajan, Shanas Choudhury, Werend Boesmans, Jean-Marie Delalande, Pieter Vanden Berghe, Alan J Burns, Nikhil Thapar

“…Intestines were then assessed for ENCC integration and differentiation using immunohistochemistry, cell function using calcium imaging, and long-term safety using PCR to detect off-target YFP expression.…”
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Alterations of White Matter Microstructure in Primary Aldosteronism Patients With Normal Cognitive Functioning Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging by Chen W, Deng S, Li H, Zhao Y, Tian Y, Yuan Y

“…Weijie Chen,1,2,&ast; Simin Deng,3,&ast; Heng Li,2 Yu Zhao,2 Yuntao Tian,2 Yiqiang Yuan1,4 1The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Cardiology, Dongguan Tung Wah Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguan Eighth People’s Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Cardiology, The Seventh People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yiqiang Yuan, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-0371-61205666, Fax +86 0371 86615553, Email zzqyyuanyiqiang@126.comObjective: To detect white matter microstructural alterations in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) with normal cognitive function using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).Methods: This study included PA patients and normotensive healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Influence of Acute and Chronic Load on Perceived Wellbeing, Neuromuscular Performance, and Immune Function in Male Professional Football Players by Alastair Harris, Tim J. Gabbett, Rachel King, Stephen P. Bird, Peter Terry

“…Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between acute and chronic loads, and the fatigue response within male elite professional football players. …”
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Construction of influencing factors and nomogram prediction model for post-herpetic neuralgia based on T cell function and inflammatory factors by Lin Liu, Shunqiang Chen

“…ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility and clinical value of establishing a prediction model of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) based on T cell functional indicators (CD4+/CD8+ ratio, Treg cell ratio) and inflammatory factors (IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-10).MethodsA total of 260 patients with herpes zoster who were admitted to our hospital from June 2022 to November 2024 were included in the study. …”
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Exploration of the mechanism underlying the impact of artificial light on guinea pig ovarian function via proteomics and acetylation analyses by Jiayu Shi, Yuliang Wang, Linfang Li, Ruxin Wang, Yao Peng, Tingting Zhou, Donglai Hu, Jie Chen, Yong Tan

“…Objective: This study aims to explore the effects of artificial light on ovarian function in female guinea pigs and the possible mechanism. …”
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Markers of Vascular Function and Future Coronary Artery Disease Risk Among Malaysians with Individual Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Amilia Aminuddin, Nina Diyana Rusanuar, Md Rizman Md Lazin Md Lazim, Azizah Ugusman, Izzat Zulhilmi Abd Rahman, Kalaivani Chellappan, Mohd Shawal Faizal Mohamad, Wan Amir Nizam Wan Ahmad, Wan Yus Haniff Wan Isa

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Vascular function measurements, including central parameters [pulse wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation index (AI)], as well as peripheral measures [finger photoplethysmography fitness index (PPGF)], have been introduced to detect early vascular damage associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors. …”
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Experimental study on the assisted hypolipidemic function of the mixture between hemp seed oil and algae oil in the human body by CHEN Zehua, LI Hongying, ZHOU Yong, LI Wenzhi

“…No abnormal effect was observed in liver function, renal function and hematological examination. …”
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Effect of rituximab on the manifestations of activity and pulmonary function in patients with systemic sclerosis: one-year follow-up evaluation by L. P. Ananyeva, O. A. Koneva, O. V. Desinova, L. A. Garzanova, S. I. Glukhova, M. N. Starovoitova, O. B. Ovsyannikova, A. V. Volkov, A. P. Aleksankin, E. L. Nasonov

“…Data from a number of studies show that rituximab (RTM) can improve lung function and reduce the severity of skin fibrosis in patients with SS.Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of RTM in a cohort of patients with SS-associated ILD after one-year follow-up. …”
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