Mediated roles of oxidative stress and kidney function to leukocyte telomere length and prognosis in chronic kidney disease by Jiahong Yi, Chang Jiang, Liangping Xia

“…Six sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of our findings.Conclusions This study revealed that LTL was a protective factor for survival among patients with CKD and emphasized the mediating roles of oxidative stress and kidney function.…”
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CYTOKINE-PRODUCING FUNCTION OF IMMUNOCOMPETENT BLOOD CELLS AND ITS INTERRELATIONS WITH HEPARANASE-1 EXPRESSION IN GASTRIC CARCINOGENESIS by A. V. Vankhalsky, S. A. Arkhipov, S. V. Aidagulova, E. S. Mikhailova, N. A. Varaksin, A. I. Autenshlyus

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Relationship between the Necessary Support Level for Oral Hygiene and Performance of Physical, Daily Activity, and Cognitive Functions by Yoh Tamaki, Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Toshiro Kumakawa, Hiroko Miura

“…The data of the long-term care certification survey contain three items related to oral health: the necessary support level for oral hygiene, ability to swallow, and assistance with food intake. The aims of this study were to identify which functions are absent in elderly individuals who cannot maintain proper oral hygiene and to clarify at which stage it is necessary to assist elderly individuals with their oral hygiene and provide professional oral care. …”
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Comparative assessment of bone mineral density in recipients with preserved function and calcium degeneration of heart valve bioprotheses by N. V. Rutkovskaya, A. N. Stasev, N. V. Kondyukova, O. K. Kuzmina, V. B. Fanaskov, L. P. Barbarash

“…Aim. To study a bone mineral density (BMD) in recipients with calcium degeneration and preserved morphofunctional state of heart valve bioprotheses (BP).Material and methods. …”
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Assessment of structural and functional myocardial characteristics in patients with chronic coronary artery disease and various glycemic status by M. A. Kokozheva, B. U. Mardanov, E. A. Poddubskaya, V. A. Kutsenko, M. A. Umetov, M. N. Mamedov

“…Aim. To study the structural and functional myocardial characteristics in patients with exertional angina and type 2 diabetes in comparison with those without diabetes to identify combined hemodynamic changes.Material and methods. …”
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5,7-Dihydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin as a Functional Compound for Skin Pigmentation and Human Skin Safety by Ye-Jin Lee, Yang Xu, Chang-Gu Hyun

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aims to investigate the effects of 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin (5,7D-4MC) on melanogenesis in B16F10 murine melanoma cells and to evaluate its safety as a potential ingredient for functional cosmetics and therapeutic agents targeting pigmentation-related disorders. …”
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HIGH GRADE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION: OPPROTUNITIES OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN ASSESSING FAULTS IN CARDIAC FUNCTION AND PROGNOSIS OF THE CLINICAL COURSE by L. A. Bokeria, V. V. Plahova, A. V. Ivanitsky, S. V. Gorbachevsky

“…High grade pulmonary hypertension (HGPH) determines invalidization, low quality of life and causes fatal outcomes. Aim of the study: to use echocardiography to evaluate the morphological and functional condition of ventricular myocardium and criteria determining prognosis. …”
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Effects of acupuncture on pain and function in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized sham-controlled trial by Duygu Silte Karamanlioglu, Meryem Yilmaz Kaysin, Feyza Akan Begoglu, Pinar Akpinar, Feyza Unlu Ozkan, Ilknur Aktas

“…Acupuncture is a traditional medicine that is effective on pain. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupuncture treatment on pain, function, range of motion (ROM) and quality of life compared to sham acupuncture in patients diagnosed with SIS. …”
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MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAIN ARTERIES AND PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN OLDER AGE INDIVIDUALS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by G. G. Efremushkin, T. V. Filippova, N. A. Lomakina

“…Aim. To study morpho-functional state and pulse wave velocity (PWV) in the main arteries (MA) in older patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and chronic heart failure (CHF).Material and methods. …”
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Effects of Tibetan Music on Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Functions in Patients Waiting for Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Study by Antonella Cotoia, Floriana Dibello, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Alberto Sciusco, Pietro Polito, Alberto Modolo, Crescenzio Gallo, Giuseppe Cibelli, Gilda Cinnella

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Assessment of the Short-Term Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Trigger Points Release Used in Functional Disorders of the Masticatory Muscles by Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Łukasz Kopacz, Roman Ardan, Marta Grzegocka, Edward Kijak

“…The results show that the KT method and TrP inactivation brought significant therapeutic analgesic effects in the course of pain-related functional disorders of the muscles of mastication. …”
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Motor functions, quality of life and maternal anxiety and depression in children with cerebral palsy of different intelligence levels by Elif Akçay, Yaşar Tanır, Serap Tıraş Teber, Birim Günay Kılıç

“…In addition to motor impairment, it is frequently accompanied by intellectual disability (ID). We aimed to investigate the associations between motor functions, quality of life (QoL) and maternal psychopathology in children with CP of different intelligence levels. …”
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Positional Differences in Youth Water Polo Players: Cognitive Functions, Specific Swimming Capacities and Anthropometric Characteristics by Neven Kovačević, Frane Mihanović, Linda Lušić Kalcina, Tatjana Matijaš, Tea Galić

“…The results of this study provide a valuable foundation for establishing developmental recommendations for different playing positions, aimed at improving player’s performance. These recommendations should take into account anthropometric characteristics, specific functional swimming capacities and cognitive functions that influence players’ game intelligence, which can be enhanced through properly designed training programs.…”
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Left atrial function in uraemic patients: Four‐dimensional automatic left atrial quantitative technology study by Bing Li, Meihua Chen, Xuning Huang

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the utility of left atrial volume and function in uraemic patients using four‐dimensional automatic left atrial quantification (4D auto LAQ) technology. …”
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Restoring Functional Connectivity in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Study of Low-Frequency rTMS Intervention by Azadeh Ghalyanchi-Langeroudi, Elahé Yargholi, Maryam Soleimani, Amin Shahrokhi, Mohammad-Mehdi Mirbagheri

“…Background: Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (HCP) causes significant motor impairments, due to disrupted Functional Connectivity (FC) between brain regions. …”
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Translation and Validation of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (Facit-Pal-14) Scale by Ioanna Tsatsou, Efi Parpa, Maria Nikoloudi, Maria-Aggeliki Kalogeridi, Euaggelia Keramida, Antonis Galanos, Kyriaki Mystakidou

“…Introduction: In palliative care, assessing outcomes and evaluating quality of life (QoL) are essential to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. The aim of this study was the Greek validation of the Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (FACIT-PAL-14) in patients with cancer. …”
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MgATPase Activity is Dispensable for the Pharmacological Regulation of the Functional Effects of the KATP Channels Opening in Brain Mitochondria by Olga V. Akopova, Anton Smirnov

“…Background: The mechanisms underlying the effects of pharmacological mitochondrial ATP-sensitive K+ channel (mKATP) channel openers on the functional effects of the mKATP channels opening remain disputable. …”
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Investigating the Relationship of Inflammatory Cytokines and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor with Cognitive Functions in Multiple Sclerosis Patients by Narges َArab-Moghaddam, Karim Asgari Mobarakeh, Gholamreza Daryabor, Maryam Poursadeghfard

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between immunological factors and cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). …”
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Long-Term Assessment of Speech and Swallowing Function in Laryngopharyngeal Cancer Patients After J-Flap Reconstruction by Yi-An Lu, Chung-Kan Tsao, Li-Jen Hsin, Hsiu-Feng Chuang, Tuan-Jen Fang

“…A novel J-shaped anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap reconstruction technique was developed to simultaneously restore swallowing and speech functions in patients following total laryngopharyngectomy. …”
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Causal associations between kidney function and aortic valve stenosis: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis by Wanqian Pan, Le Zhou, Rui Han, Xiaojiao Du, Weixiang Chen, Tingbo Jiang

“…The results of observational studies on the incidence of AVS in the renal dysfunction population are contradictory due to the short follow-up period and different diagnostic criteria, etc. This study aimed to explore the causal relationship between kidney function and AVS using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis.Methods We acquired summary statistics of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) from the CKDGen Consortium and a study on AVS from the FinnGen biobank. …”
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