Right Ventricular Function Score by Echocardiography for Predicting Outcomes After Heart Transplantation by Wei Sun, Yuji Xie, Ye Zhu, Yun Yang, Xin Zhang, Nianguo Dong, Guohua Wang, Yuman Li, Jing Wang, Qing Lv, Mingxing Xie, Li Zhang

“…This study aimed to develop a straightforward RV function score (RVFS) using echocardiography to predict adverse clinical events in a large cohort of subjects after HT. …”
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Characterisation of Hypertensive Patients with Improved Endothelial Function after Dark Chocolate Consumption by Jenifer d'El-Rei, Ana Rosa Cunha, Adriana Burlá, Marcelo Burlá, Wille Oigman, Mario Fritsch Neves, Agostino Virdis, Fernanda Medeiros

“…Recent findings indicate an inverse relationship between cardiovascular disease and consumption of flavonoids. We aimed to identify clinical and vascular parameters of treated hypertensive who present beneficial effects of dark chocolate for one-week period on vascular function. …”
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Association between cognitive function, antioxidants, and clinical variables in Chinese patients with schizophrenia by Dan Li, Yuanyuan Huang, Hongxin Lu, Sumiao Zhou, Shixuan Feng, Hehua Li, Xuejing Li, Yi Guo, Chunlian Fu, Guiying Chen, Yuping Ning, Fengchun Wu, Lianqi Liu

“…Abstract Objective Cognitive dysfunction is a prevalent and intricate manifestation of schizophrenia (SCZ) that may be associated with distinct clinical factors and the presence of antioxidants, which relationship is unclear. The study aimed to investigate cognitive function and its influencing factors in Chinese patients with SCZ. …”
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Modifiable Physical Factors That Influence Physical Function for People Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis by Brett Tarca, Shilpanjali Jesudason, Paul N. Bennett, Thomas P. Wycherley, Katia E. Ferrar

“…This study aimed to explore modifiable physical factors that are associated with physical function, identify which factor has the strongest influence, and explore temporal changes. …”
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Designing sustainable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients from seaweeds for functional gummies by Bruno Toribio de Lima Xavier, Marcelo Franchin, Nima Mohammadi, Carolina Girotto Pressete, Lusânia Maria Greggi Antunes, Yandong Xu, Kai Wang, Jason Bennett, Daniel Granato

“…Because of the short shelf life, developing new post-harvest treatments, such as the extraction of bioactive compounds, is essential for establishing reliable macroalgae supply chains for food applications. This study aims to develop a sustainable and functional seaweed-based food ingredient rich in bioactive compounds for functional food applications. …”
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Tolerance to exercise in adolescents with rheumatic diseases taking into account systolic heart function by T. O. Holovko, N. S. Shevchenko, L. F. Bohmat, V. V. Nikonova

“…Aim: to determine the systolic heart function and adaptive capabilities to physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. …”
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Analysis of physicochemical, functional, and antioxidant properties of four different Indian seaweed species by Radheshyam B. Bajad, Meenatai G. Kamble, Sumit R. Gawai, Irshaan Syed, Mrinmoy Roy

“…The present study aims to elucidate the nutritional, functional, flow, and antioxidant properties of Ulva fasciata, Ulva lactuca, Chaetomorpha linum, and Gracilaria edulis. …”
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Fibro-adipogenic progenitor cells in skeletal muscle unloading: metabolic and functional impairments by Margarita Sorokina, Danila Bobkov, Natalia Khromova, Natalia Vilchinskaya, Boris Shenkman, Anna Kostareva, Renata Dmitrieva

“…This work is aimed to investigate how skeletal muscle disuse affects the functionality and metabolism of FAPs. …”
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Differential dynamic functional network connectivity in different motor subtypes of Parkinson's disease by Yu Pan, Hang Qu, Yi Zhao, Zhaoxia Qin, Jiangbing Liu, Wei Wang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to explore brain networks’ dynamic functional connectivity characteristics in patients with TD and ARD PD and their correlation with clinical symptoms. …”
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Myocardial mechanical function measured by cardiovascular magnetic resonance in patients with heart failure by Yufan Gao, Boxin Li, Yanhe Ma, Shuo Liang, Anhong Yu, Hong Zhang, Zhigang Guo

“…ABSTRACT: Background: Strain analysis offers a valuable tool to assess myocardial mechanics, allowing for the detection of impairments in heart function. This study aims to evaluate the pattern of myocardial strain in patients with heart failure (HF). …”
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Transient Elevation of Liver Function Tests and Bilirubin Levels After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Alexandros Giakoustidis, Menelaos Papakonstantinou, Christos Gkoutzios, Paraskevi Chatzikomnitsa, Areti Danai Gkaitatzi, Athanasia Myriskou, Petros Bangeas, Panagiotis Dimitrios Loufopoulos, Vasileios N. Papadopoulos, Dimitrios Giakoustidis

“…In cases of poor identification of the cystic duct and artery leading to a missed intraoperative injury, patients present with elevated liver function tests (LFTs) or increased bilirubin postoperatively. …”
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Functional geometry of the left ventricle in dilated cardiomyopathy before and after resynchronization therapy by T. V. Chumarnaya, O. E. Solovyova, Yu. S. Alueva, S. P. Mikhailov, O. V. Ostern, V. V. Kochmasheva, O. V. Sopov, A. Sh. Revishvili, V. S. Markhasin

“…Aim. To analyse quantitative parameters of functional geometry of theleft ventricle (LV) in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP), toassess the changes in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and toreveal the relation of functional geometry of LV and its contractility.Material and methods. …”
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THE STATE OF NITROXIDE PRODUCTION FUNCTION OF ENDOTHELIUM AND LEFT VENTRICLE HYPERTROPHY IN ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. I. Podzolkov, A. E. Bragina, G. I. v, N. A. Murashko

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Female Sexual Function After Radical Cystectomy: A Cross-sectional Study by Rikke Vilsbøll Milling, Anne-Dorte Seyer-Hansen, Charlotte Graugaard-Jensen, Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen, Pernille Skjold Kingo

“…Our aim was to investigate the impact of RC on female sexual function. …”
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Impact of Unilateral Orbital Radiotherapy on the Structure and Function of Bilateral Human Meibomian Gland by Di Chen, Xiaowei Liu, Ying Li, Hui Guan, Fuquan Zhang

“…Radiotherapy (RT) has widely been used to treat ocular tumors, yet the impact of orbital radiation to the meibomian gland has rarely been studied. Our study aims at evaluating the bilateral meibomian gland structure and function 12 months after unilateral orbital RT in patients with ocular tumors. …”
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Long-term follow-up of neurocognitive function in patients with citrin deficiency and cholestasis by Meng-Ju Melody Tsai, Jung-Chi Chang, Heng-Yu Lu, Susan Shur-Fen Gau, Yin-Hsiu Chien, Wuh-Liang Hwu, Yen-Hsuan Ni, Huey-Ling Chen, Ni-Chung Lee

“…Purpose This study aimed to clarify whether transient metabolic disturbances during early childhood have a lasting effect on the neurocognitive function of individuals with citrin deficiency. …”
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Trajectories of family functioning and financial toxicity in patients with glioma: a longitudinal study by Yue Wu, Yihao Wu, Botao Zhou, Yongmou Sun, Rufei Dai

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the longitudinal trajectories of family functioning and financial toxicity in glioma patients, while examining their predictive interrelationships, to establish evidence-based strategies for alleviating economic burden in neuro-oncology care.MethodsThis prospective longitudinal cohort study enrolled 266 glioma patients from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and Xuzhou Central Hospital (January 2022–June 2024). …”
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IMPACT OF LEVOSIMENDAN ON RENAL FUNCTION IN COMPLEX TREATMENT OF ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE by M. V. Lediakhova, S. N. Nasonova, I. V. Zhirov, M. V. Andreevskaya, R. M. Bogieva, T. M. Uskach, M. A. Saidova, V. P. Masenko, S. N. Tereshchenko

“…Levosimendan infusion can be used in the treatment of patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with a reduction in cardiac output and signs of severe congestion/pulmonary edema.Aim. To study impact of levosimendan on renal function in patients with ADHF with reduced systolic function.Material and methods. …”
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Exploiting Chestnut Biochar as a Functional and Circular Ingredient in Weaned Piglet Diets by Luciana Rossi, Sara Frazzini, Matteo Santoru, Benedetta Canala, Irene Ferri, Alessandra Moscatelli, Elisabetta Onelli, Matteo Dell’Anno, Salvatore Pilu, Serena Reggi

“…Biochar could thus be used as a valuable functional ingredient within an innovative nutritional strategy aimed at the management of gastrointestinal problems during the weaning period.…”
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Association of Smoking with Indicators of the Structure and Function of Blood Vessels in Middle-aged Men by O. Yu. Isaykina, V. B. Rozanov, А. А. Aleksandrov, M. B. Kotova

“…Aim. To study the association of smoking with indicators of the structure and function of blood vessels in a sample of middle-aged men.Material and methods. …”
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