Electroencephalographic criteria of the functional outcome prognosis in the acute period of spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage by O. А. Koziolkin, A. A. Kuznietsov

“…The aim of this study was to define electroencephalographic predictors of unfavorable functional outcome of spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (SSICH) in the acute period. …”
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GPR56 function as a key repressor in hepatocyte pyroptosis and the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis by Zhemin Shi, Qi Liu, Mengxia Zhang, Xiaoxiao Du, Yifan He, Lina Zheng, Wei Hong, Tao Han, Kun Zhang

“…Although GPCRs are involved in various physiological and pathological processes, however, the hepatic functions of GPR56 have rarely been explored. This study aims to investigate the role and underlying mechanisms of GPR56 in liver fibrosis. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ENAMEL RESISTANCE (TER-TEST) IN CHILDREN WHO ARE STUDYING IN BOARDING SCHOOL by О. Narepekha, Т. Lisak

“…Therefore, assessment of resistance of enamel is important in terms of the development of preventive measures in children of boarding schools. The aim of the study. To estimate the structural and functional resistance of enamel in children of boarding schools. …”
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Impact of Hip Exercises on Postural Stability and Function in Patients with Chronic Lower Back Pain by Inhwan Leem, Gyu Bin Lee, Ji Won Wang, Sang Woo Pyun, Chang-Jun Kum, Jin Hyuck Lee, Hyeong-Dong Kim

“…<b>Background and Objective:</b> This study aimed to compare functional and clinical outcomes between patients with chronic non-specific lower back pain (NSLBP) with restricted hip extension mobility who performed spinal stabilization exercises with hip mobilization either with or without additional hip exercises. …”
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Prospective analysis of quantitative EEG indices for predicting functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke by Yuan Zhang, Hongshan Chu, Qi Qiao, Shibo Dong, Jing Liu, Hebo Wang

“…Objective: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) in determining the prognosis of acute ischemic stroke, thus offering a scientific foundation for early prognostic evaluation. …”
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Functional Capacity and Inflammatory Mediators in Elderly Residents of Counties with Different Human Development Index by Lygia P. Lustosa, Daniele R. Xavier, Giane A. Ribeiro-Samora, Daniele S. Pereira, Adriana N. Parentoni, Ronaldo L. Thomasini, Leani S. M. Pereira

“…High levels of these inflammatory mediators could impair the functional capacity. In this respect, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare plasma levels of inflammatory mediators and functional capacity of older women living in three Brazilian counties with different Human Development Index. …”
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Circulating CD8 T cells from patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis are functionally impaired by Yiqiao Chen, Chiara Tontini, Isabella Tosi, Jonathan N. Barker, Paola Di Meglio, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Rajia Bahri, Silvia Bulfone-Paus

“…The phenotypic and functional properties of circulating CD8 T cells in the pathogenesis of the disease are still ill-defined.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess changes in the phenotype, activation status and mediator release of CD8 T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis.MethodsPeripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis and healthy individuals were used to investigate the CD8 T cell immune phenotype and mediator release upon in vitro TCR-independent (phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) plus ionomycin (ION)) or TCR-dependent (anti-CD3/CD28) activation by flow cytometry.ResultsPatients with psoriasis exhibited reduced circulating CD8 memory T cell frequency compared to healthy controls. …”
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Identification and functional characterization of prognosis-related ferroptosis-associated lncRNAs in colorectal cancer by Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Xiaoxu Ge, Jiasheng Xu, Jiasheng Xu, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jinjie He, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Yucheng Qian, Yucheng Qian, Yucheng Qian, Yucheng Qian

“…BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health burden, with current treatment strategies often limited by the TNM classification system’s inability to fully capture tumor heterogeneity. This study aims to explore the biological functions and prognostic value of differentially expressed ferroptosis-related long non-coding RNAs (DEFRlncRNAs) in CRC.MethodsWe utilized the TCGA database to identify DEFRlncRNAs associated with CRC prognosis. …”
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Pharmacogenetics of statin therapy and the endothelial function parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Nadezhda O. Lebedeva, Olga K. Vikulova, Alexei G. Nikitin, Minara Sh. Shamkhalova, Marina V. Shestakova, Ivan I. Dedov

“…Aim. To investigate the association of variation in lipid-lowering response and endothelial function (EF) parameters after atorvastatin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with genetic markers of atherosclerosis.Methods. …”
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Association between oxidative balance score and lung function and FeNO and mortality in the US population by Chang Liu, Dan Liang, Guoan Xiang, Kun Xiao, Lixin Xie

“…A limited number of studies have examined the association between OBS and lung function and FeNO, and we aimed to investigate the possible relationship between OBS and lung function and FeNO. …”
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Sex differences in loneliness, social isolation, and their impact on psychiatric symptoms and cognitive functioning in schizophrenia by Jinghui Chi, Nannan Liu, Tian Tian, Qiaona Jiang, Chenghao Lu, Yanzhe Li, Xiaofei Zhang, Yanyan Ma, Lili Wang, Shen Li

“…Abstract Background Social isolation and loneliness, objective and subjective features of dysfunctional social relationships, are more prevalent in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ) than in the general population. This study aimed to explore sex differences in loneliness and social isolation among Chinese chronic SCZ patients, and to investigate their relationships with psychiatric symptoms and cognitive functioning. …”
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Functional Burden and Quality of Life in Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Roxana Maria Sânziana Pavel, Anamaria Lavinia Purza, Delia Mirela Tit, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Diana Carina Iovanovici, Danche Vasileva, Bogdan Uivaraseanu, Gabriela Bungau, Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of hip osteoarthritis (HOA) and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) on physical functioning and quality of life, and to explore how these outcomes vary according to sex, disease stage, and common comorbidities. …”
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Risk of heart failure depending on the state of renal filtration function in patients with uncomplicated hypertension by A. I. Chernyavina, N. A. Koziolova

“…Aim. To assess the risk of heart failure (HF) depending on the state of renal filtration function in patients with uncomplicated hypertension (HTN) without kidney dysfunction.Material and methods. …”
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Alleles of CYP3A5 and their association with renal function in chronic kidney disease by Onnapa Kongphan, Worachart Lert-itthiporn, Ubon Cha’on, Sirirat Anutrakulchai, Kanokwan Nahok, Nadthanicha Artkaew, Chanpen Sriphan, Apinya Jusakul

“…However, the frequency of the CYP3A5*3 allele in the Thai population and its association with renal parameters remain underexplored. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CYP3A5 polymorphisms and their association with renal function. …”
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Endothelial Dysfunction, Functional Structural Changes in the Vessels in Patients with the Unstable Angina with Arterial Hypertension by Denesiuk O.

“…Aim. To study the endothelial and functional-structural changes in blood vessels in patients with unstable angina (UA) with comorbid hypertension. …”
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Climate worry: associations with functional impairment, pro-environmental behaviors and perceived need for support by Fabian Lenhard, Lorena Fernández de la Cruz, Tove Wahlund, Erik Andersson, Johan Åhlén, Francesco Fuso Nerini, Haluk Akay, David Mataix-Cols

“…The aims of the current study were (1) to extend previous research using an established measure of functional impairment (the Work and Social Adjustment Scale, WSAS), (2) to explore the associations between climate worry, functional impairment, and PEBs, and (3) to describe the characteristics and the perceived need for support of individuals with functional impairment due to climate worry. …”
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Associations between arterial health and sexual function in women aged 60–64 years by Viivi Virkkunen, Katja Kero, Mari Koivisto, Teemu Niiranen, Olli Heinonen, Sari Stenholm, Päivi Polo‐Kantola

“…Vasculogenic impairments are suggested to be related to female sexual dysfunction, but previous literature regarding the association is scarce. This study aims to study the association between arterial health and female sexual function in women in their 60s. …”
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Which Factors Affect Functional Outcomes and Survival in Metastatic Humeral Fractures Treated With Nails? by Ebubekir Eravsar, Ali Gulec, Sadettin Ciftci, Numan Mercan, Selim Safali, Bahattin Kerem Aydin

“…However, the results of this treatment may vary depending on certain factors. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing functional outcomes and survival in patients with pathological humeral fractures treated using humeral nails. …”
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Outcomes of K-Clip Implantation for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation Accompanied with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation by Da-Wei Lin, Ling-Wei Zou, Jia-Xin Miao, Jia-Ning Fan, Min-Fang Meng, Yi-Ming Qi, Zhi Zhan, Wen-Zhi Pan, Da-Xin Zhou, Xiao-Chun Zhang, Jun-Bo Ge

“…<b>Background:</b> Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been identified as a risk factor for functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) in the absence of other known etiologies, although limited interventional options are available. …”
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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSE TO ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE IMPLANTING TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM PULMONARY DESTRUCTIVE TUBERCULOSIS by L. A. Popova, E. A. Shergina, O. V. Lovacheva, T. R. Bagdasaryan, N. A. Chernykh, V. B. Nefedov

“…Goal of the study: to investigate the changes in ventilation and gas exchange function of the lungs before and after 1-1.5 months after installation of endobronchial valve (EV) aimed at cavity healing in pulmonary destructive tuberculosis patients.Materials and methods. 74 HIV negative patients in the age from 18 to 61 years old suffering from destructive pulmonary tuberculosis were examined. …”
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