UNIVERSAL CHORD-SAVING MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT AS A FACTOR OF LONG-TERM FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT by A. N. Lugovoy, A. S. Dzemeshkevich, M. S. Malikova, L. M. Kuznetsova, T. A. Buravikhina, A. R. Karshieva, Yu. V. Frolova

“…Aim. To assess short — and 5-year long-term results of the universal chord-saving mitral valve replacement.Material and methods. …”
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The Effect of Hyperfiltration on Kidney Function in Living Donor Kidney Transplantation: A Prospective Cohort Study by Maruhum Bonar H. Marbun, Endang Susalit, Diana Aulia, Jacub Pandelaki, Saptawati Bardosono, Bambang Purwanto

“…Our study aimed to explain kidney hyperfiltration mechanism and evaluate its effect on the kidney function within 30 days after surgery. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of thyroid functions on frailty in geriatric patients using the Edmonton, SOF and FRAIL Scales by Galip Can Uyar, Mustafa Kemal Kılıç

“…While age-related chronic conditions have been extensively studied, the relationship between thyroid function and frailty remains underexplored. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of thyroid dysfunction on frailty among individuals aged 65 years and older. …”
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Dynamics of Vascular Stiffness and Endothelial Function in Combination Therapy of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction by Z. M. Akhilgova, I. I. Almazova, N. K. Gabitova, E. A. Kotaeva, A. G. Avtandilov

“…Aim. To assess the effect of combination therapy (perindopril, indapamide, amlodipine) on vascular stiffness and endothelial function in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Material and methods. …”
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Fermented Buffalo Milk with Conjugated Linoleic Acid-Producing Bacteria: Strain Selection and Functional Applications by Bruna Samara dos Santos Rekowsky, Lorena Brandão Rocha Martinez Fernandez, Katherine Gutierrez Alzate, Carini Aparecida Lelis, Marcelo Resende de Souza, Carolina Oliveira de Souza, Bruno Dutra da Silva, Carlos Adam Conte-Júnior, Carla Paulo Vieira, José Givanildo da Silva, Marion Pereira da Costa

“…Buffalo milk is a rich source of precursor fatty acids for bioactive compounds and provides an optimal environment for bacterial growth. This study aimed to isolate and select lactic acid bacteria strains with potential to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) production for technological application in fermented buffalo milk. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Maternal Lipid Profiles on Fetal Cardiac Function at Mid-Gestation: An Observational Study by Biliana Belovan, Zoran Laurentiu Popa, Cosmin Citu, Ioana Mihaela Citu, Ioan Sas, Adrian Ratiu

“…This study aims to evaluate the relationship between maternal lipid profiles and fetal cardiac function at mid-gestation, utilizing detailed echocardiographic assessments. …”
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Resistance training improves functional capacities in women with multiple sclerosis: a randomized control trial by Nasrin Niazi Nezhad, Abdolhossein Parnow, Kianoosh Khamoushian, Rasoul Eslami, Julien S. Baker

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of resistance exercise training (RT) on oxidative status, muscle strength, functional capacity, quality of life (QoL), and fatigue in women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). …”
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Effects of Supervised Exercise Therapy on Muscle Function During Walking in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease by Cody P. Anderson, Iraklis I. Pipinos, Jason M. Johanning, Sara A. Myers, Hafizur Rahman

“…Background: Although supervised exercise therapy (SET) is a primary treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), the current literature is limited regarding the mechanisms contributing to increased walking distances, including how lower extremity muscle function is altered after SET. This study aimed to investigate the effects of SET on lower extremity muscle function during walking in patients with PAD. …”
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Esketamine modulates cerebral function variations between S1 and BLA in rats with chronic pain and anxiety by Yuanyuan Fang, Xiaokai Sui, Danhao Zheng, Jiahui Sun, Ting Chen, Junke Jia, Jing Yao, Jie Wang, Chang Chen, Zongze Zhang

“…Background: The comorbidity of chronic pain and anxiety exerts a profound impact on neurological functions. This study aims to investigate the alterations in brain metabolism and functional connectivity that arise from the interaction between chronic pain and anxiety in rats. …”
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Effect of deterioration of swallowing functions on the frailty status in older adults: a longitudinal cohort study by En-Chih Weng, Yoko Hasegawa, Tasuku Yoshimoto, Ma. Therese Sta. Maria, Koutatsu Nagai, Naoko Sato, Kana Tokumoto, Kazuhiro Hori, Hiroshi Kusunoki, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Ken Shinmura

“…However, the longitudinal relationship between the DSF and frailty status remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether declining swallowing function is linked to frailty progression in independent older adults. …”
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Prevalence of falls and associations with family functioning among community-dwelling older adults in Guangzhou, China by Si-Yu Sun, Zhi-Wei Wang, Zhi-Li Peng, Le-Xin Yuan, Wen-Hao Yang, Wen-Jian Zhang, Jia-Min Chen, Wei-Quan Lin, Wei Zhu, Wei Zhu

“…Consequently, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of falls among community-dwelling older adults in Guangzhou, China, with a particular emphasis on the impact of family functioning.MethodsWe used a multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling technique to successfully survey 2,399 individuals aged 65 and above across 11 districts in Guangzhou City. …”
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Executive Functions, Anxiety, Social Participation and Quality of Life in Children with Migraine During COVID-19 by Jacob Genizi, Hila Samet, Hussein Zaitoon, Uriel Elimelech, Nogah C. Kerem, Aharon Kessel, Adel Shalata, Keren Nathan, Batya Engel-Yeger

“…Objective: We aimed to compare executive functions (EF), anxiety, social participation, and quality of life (QoL) between children with migraine and healthy controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to examine these parameters in children in each group who did vs. did not contract COVID-19. …”
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Human congenital cataract mutation in MYH9 alters F-actin organization and cell functions by Hao Yuan, Zhen-Yu Wang, Jia-Rui Yang, Chen Huang, Liang Zhu, Xue-Min Li

“…AIM: To explore the role of a previously-found MYH9 tail domain mutation (p.E1384Q) in the pathogenesis of congenital cataract. …”
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Reference equations for pulmonary function testing in healthy Chinese children aged 4–18 years by Jinhong Wu, Hao Zhang, Yufen Wu, Qiaoling Zhang, Ming Li, Fuli Dai, Changfu Xu, Yongsheng Shi, Ning Wang, ChunMei Jia, Sha Liu, Yuehua Zhang, Zhongping Zhang, Aihong Liu, Fei Wang, Li Liu, Qiang Chen, Jinrong Wang, Yuling Han, Yuxin Song, Yong Feng, Yun Sun, Huaping Rao, Lili zhong, Quanhua Liu, Liya Wan, Zhen Long, Xiaoyan Dong, Yanli Zhang, Wenhui Jiang, Minghong Ji, Jianfeng Huang, Zhiwei Pan, Dongjun Ma, Suping Tang

“…In comparison, the Zapletal equations overestimated FEV1 and FEV1/FVC while underestimating other lung function parameters. Additionally, the GLI equations underestimated lung function parameters, including FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC, for both boys and girls. …”
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On-treatment systolic blood pressure and preserved kidney function in hypertensive patients with proteinuria. The VALUE Trial by Eirik Olsen, Julian E. Mariampillai, Roland E. Schmieder, Kenneth Jamerson, Camilla L. Søraas, Giuseppe Mancia, Maria H. Mehlum, Knut Liestøl, Anne C. K. Larstorp, Lene V. Halvorsen, Bård Waldum-Grevbo, Rune Mo, Sverre E. Kjeldsen, Michael A. Weber

“…Aims We investigated on-treatment systolic BP (SBP) <130, 130–139 and ≥140 mmHg related to nephroprotection in 3065 patients with proteinuria and 10,738 patients without proteinuria in the VALUE Trial.Method and results Worsened kidney function (WKF) was ≥50% increase in serum creatinine, and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) was dialysis/transplantation. …”
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Effect of hydromorphone combined with ropivacaine caudal block on immune function after hypospadias surgery in children by Yuzhu Cai, Mingwen Yang, Xinghui Liu, Lingli Zhang, Jun Wang, Yingying Sun

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the effects of caudal block anesthesia with hydromorphone-ropivacaine compared to ropivacaine alone on postoperative immune function and pain management in children undergoing hypospadias surgery. …”
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Intestinal microbiota in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease depending on the gallbladder function by Yu. M. Stepanov, N. Yu. Zavhorodnia, O. M. Tatarchuk, I. A. Klenina, O. I. Hrabovska, E. V. Zyhalo, O. P. Petishko, N. S. Vishnarevska, V. V. Dolhopolova

“…Aim. To determine the features of the intestinal microbiota in obese children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) depending on the functional state of the gallbladder. …”
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Dynamics of Kidney Function in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Atrial Fibrillation Who Receive Dabigatran by N. A. Novikova, Z. K. Salpagarova, M. I. Chashkina, A. A. Bykova, Z. A. Alimova, А. S. Yadykina, D. F. Mesitskaya, N. A. Babakova, D. A. Andreev

“…Changes in the renal function shall mean a decrease or increase in GFR by ≥5 ml/min.Results. …”
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Structural and Functional Reorganization of the Sensorimotor Cortex During Ligation of the Common Carotid Arteries (Experimental Study) by L. M. Makarieva, V. A. Akulinin, M. S. Korzhuk, S. S. Stepanov, A. Y. Shoronova, D. B. Avdeev, I. G. Tsuskman

“…Aim of the study. To explore the structural and functional changes of neurons, glial cells, and synaptic terminals in layers I, III, and V of the sensorimotor cortex (SMC) of the rat brain after bilateral common carotid artery ligation (CCAL).Material and methods. …”
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Acute tonsillitis and pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders: the first result of a possible association analysis by E. R. Meskina, L. A. Galkina, T. V. Stashko

“…Acute tonsillitis (AT) and functional disorders of the digestive system (FDDS) are widespread among children. …”
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