GDF-15 Levels in Gouty Arthritis and Correlations with Decreasing Renal Function: A Clinical Study by Osman Cure, Ertugrul Yigit, Merve Huner Yigit, Hakki Uzun

“…Studies on GDF-15 serum levels and renal function decline in GA patients are limited. This study aimed to investigate serum GDF-15 levels in patients with GA and to evaluate the relationship between GDF-15 and renal function parameters. …”
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Functionalized GelMA/CMCS Composite Hydrogel Incorporating Magnesium Phosphate Cement for Bone Regeneration by Xingyu Wang, Xiping Zhang, Changtian Gong, Jian Yang, Jingteng Chen, Weichun Guo

“…The use of hydrogels as scaffolds for bone tissue repair has gained attention due to their biocompatibility and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix. This study aims to develop a functionalized GelMA/CMCS composite hydrogel incorporating magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) for enhanced bone regeneration. …”
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The Effect of TRX Training with Avodin Supplement on Biochemical Factors and Renal Function in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis by SH Eskandari, H Sheikhani Shahin, M Moghadasi

“…Background & aim: One of the complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is kidney disease. …”
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Functional effects of operations for malignant gastric neoplasms: prevention, diagnosis and treatment of post-gastrectomy disorders by A. V. Chaika, V. M. Khomyakov, A. B. Ryabov

“…Severe functional disorders which do not respond to conservative treatment should be considered as possible indications for surgical treatment. …”
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Relationship of urinary bisphenol A in childhood on thyroid hormone function in adolescents: a cohort study. by Jung Eun Choi, Eun Jeong Choi, Seonhwa Lee, Bohyun Park, Hye Ah Lee, Young Sun Hong, Eunhee Ha, Hae Soon Kim, Hyesook Park

“…BPA exhibits weak estrogenic and potent anti-androgenic effects, and prior research has linked it to disturbances in thyroid function. This study aims to assess the potential association between early childhood exposure to urinary bisphenol A and thyroid hormone levels in pubertal children from Korea.…”
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Relationship of cranial deformation with nasal obstruction and middle ear function in babies: cross-sectional study by Ana Jacinta Gomes, Angélica Tavares, Maria Sousa Silva, Cláudia Silva, Ana Alexandrino, Goreti Varela, António Mota, David Tomé

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to analyse the relationship between cranial deformations (CD), nasal obstruction, and middle ear function in infants up to 12 months of age. …”
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Functional properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from raw goat milk and cottage cheese by Talgat Ikombayev, Aynagul Ospanova, Akkenzhe Omarova, Šárka Horáčková, Aigerim Tuganbay, Gulmira Kassenova, Venera Zhamurova, Sarzhan Sharipova, Zhulduz Suleimenova

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The effect of the use of omeprazole versus famotidine on the kidney transplant function: a randomized controlled study by Miłosz Miedziaszczyk, Marek Karczewski, Ilona Idasiak-Piechocka

“…Omeprazole, unlike famotidine, is a substrate and inhibitor of CYP2C19, CYP3A4, CYP3A5 enzymes. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of omeprazole and famotidine on the tacrolimus concentration and the kidney transplant function. …”
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Twenty-Four-Hour Movement Behaviors and Social Functions in Neurodiverse Children: A Scoping Review by Chengwen Fan, Pan Liu, Zongyu Yang, Liqin Yin, Shuge Zhang

“…In this scoping review, we aimed (1) to synthesize current knowledge in the field of 24 h movement behaviors and social functions in neurodiverse children; and (2) to offer insights into implications for future research and practices. …”
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Aberrant Brain Functional Connectivity Strength and Effective Connectivity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Xi Guo, Su Wang, Yu-Chen Chen, Heng-Le Wei, Gang-Ping Zhou, Yu-Sheng Yu, Xindao Yin, Kun Wang, Hong Zhang

“…This study is aimed at investigating the implicit alterations of functional connections in T2DM by integrating functional connectivity strength (FCS) and Granger causality analysis (GCA) and further exploring their associations with clinical characteristics. …”
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The Effect of 12 Weeks of Functional Training and Different Periods of Detraining on Dynamic Balance in Elderly Men by Ali Akbarnejad, Samane Koneshlou, Mostafa Baranchi

“…Therefore, it is important to perform training which leads to maintenance and improvement of balance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of 12 weeks of functional training and different periods of detraining on neuromuscular performance and dynamic balance in healthy elderly men. 30 elderly men (mean age: 71±3.22 yr, height: 168±7.2 cm and weight: 66.8±6.6 kg) voluntarily participated in this study and randomly divided into experimental and control groups after they achieved a proper score in Berg balance scale. …”
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Periosteal pressure sensitivity of the chest bone as a measure for autonomic function in ischemic heart disease by Nanna Ørsted, Søren Ballegaard, Jesper Kristiansen, Finn Gyntelberg, Ake Hjalmarson, Jens Faber, Jens Faber

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Impacts of obstacle-crossing during walking on postural control strategies in individuals with functional ankle instability by Ke Ma, Wenlong Zhou, Xiangwei Shi, Guodong Wang, Xiaokun Mao, Lingyu Kong, Qiuxia Zhang

“…BackgroundLateral ankle sprains often progress to functional ankle instability (FAI). Obstacle-crossing could pose greater challenges for individuals with FAI due to significant impairments in ankle kinesthesia and joint position sense. …”
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Analysis of Appraisal System in News Text “Berebut Vaksin”: A Study of Systemic Functional of Linguistic by Andi Indah Yulianti, Dwiani Septiana, Darmawati Majid Rosni

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Ultrasonication and Thermal Treatment Impact on Quality Attributes of Lemon Functional Drink: A Comparative Study by Ali Hasan, Rabia Firdous

“…This study aimed to compare the effects of ultrasonication and thermal treatments on the quality attributes of a lemon-based functional beverage. …”
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Effects of Neoadjuvant Chemio-Radiation Therapy on the Anal Sphincter Function in Patients with Low Rectal Cancers by A. B. Baichorov, A. O. Rasulov

“…The aim of the study was to compare functional results prior to and following neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy.Materials and methods. …”
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Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals the functional signature of microbes and metabolomics in pre-diabetes individuals by Yanmin Liu, Qinwei Qiu, Yang Chen, Yusheng Deng, Wei Huang, Chen Sun, Xiaoxiao Shang, Xinyan Chen, Chengrui Wang, Lijuan Han, Shiyan Chen, Jiamin Yuan, Fuping Xu, Zhimin Yang, Xiaodong Fang, Li Huang

“…Therefore, this study aims to understand the alterations in the human microbial community during pre-diabetes, a critical stage toward type 2 diabetes. …”
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Perspectives of Physiotherapists on Immune Functioning in Oncological Rehabilitation in the Netherlands: Insights from a Qualitative Study by Anne M. S. de Hoop, Karin Jäger, Jaap J. Dronkers, Cindy Veenhof, Jelle P. Ruurda, Cyrille A. M. Krul, Raymond H. H. Pieters, Karin Valkenet

“…This study aimed to assess the perspectives of oncology physiotherapists concerning immune functioning in oncology physiotherapy. …”
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Characteristics and function of the gut microbiota in patients with IgA nephropathy via metagenomic sequencing technology by Yang Deng, Zhiqiang Nong, Meiju Wei, Yuanshan Xu, Yuzhen Luo, Xiaohua Li, Ruobei Zhao, Zhenhua Yang, Ling Pan

“…Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics and related functional pathways of the gut microbiota in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) through metagenomic sequencing technology.Methods We enrolled individuals with primary IgAN, including patients with normal and abnormal renal function. …”
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Fistuloclysis Improves Liver Function and Nutritional Status in Patients with High-Output Upper Enteric Fistula by Yin Wu, Jianan Ren, Gefei Wang, Bo Zhou, Chao Ding, Guosheng Gu, Jun Chen, Song Liu, Jieshou Li

“…Background. We aimed to determine the efficacy of fistuloclysis in patients with high-output upper enteric fistula (EF). …”
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