Prognostic value of computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve in patients with diabetes mellitus and unstable angina by Qi Zhao, Li Liu, Huimin Xian, Xing Luo, Donghui Zhang, Shenglong Hou, Chao Qu, Ruoxi Zhang, Xiufen Qu

“…Objective We aim to assess the prognostic value of CT-FFR for calcific lesions in patients with T2DM and unstable angina (UA). …”
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KNOW FOR CARE: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY TREATED AT AREHABILITATION CENTER by Soraia Dornelles Schoeller, Ana Maria Fernandes Borges, Paula Brigno, Adriana Eich Kuhnen

“…We conclude that further studies on spinal cord injury and functional independence should aim detailing  this relationship. …”
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Complicações em reconstrução de mama com retalho pediculado do músculo reto abdominal transverso Complications in breast reconstruction using a transverse rectus abdominis myocutan... by Carolina Garzon Paredes, Salustiano Gomes de Pinho Pessoa, Dayanne Nogueira de Amorim, Diego Tomaz Teles Peixoto, Jéssica Silveira Araújo

“…Although reconstruction using the TRAM flap is the most widely used technique that yields the best aesthetic and functional results, it is associated with certain complications. …”
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Macrophage Membrane Coated Manganese Dioxide Nanoparticles Loaded with Rapamycin Alleviate Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Enhancing Autopha... by Sheng R, Wang W, Zeng W, Li B, Yu H, Li X, Liang Y, Wang Y, Liao Y, Liu D

“…Oxidative stress and dysregulated autophagy play pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of I/R injury, damaging intestinal tissues and disrupting normal functions. The aim of this study is to fabricate macrophage membrane-coated manganese dioxide nanospheres loaded with rapamycin [Ma@(MnO₂+RAPA)] for alleviating intestinal I/R injury.Methods: We engineered honeycomb MnO2 nanospheres coated with a macrophage membrane to act as a drug delivery system, encapsulating RAPA. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Mason Type II and III Radial Head Fractures: Mid-Term Results by Alimurad G. Aliev, Konstantin S. Egorov, Timur Z. Kalakaev, Svetlana Y. Fedyunina, Irina S. Petlenko, Aleksandr I. Avdeev, Andrey D. Sineoky

“…There is still no consensus in the international community on which surgical treatment method is preferable for Mason type II and III radial head fractures — osteosynthesis, resection or arthroplasty — since each of these methods is associated with a rather high complication rate, re-operations and unsatisfactory functional outcomes. The aim of the study — to evaluate the medium-term outcomes of surgical treatment of type II and III radial head fractures according to the Mason classification, depending on the treatment modality. …”
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Chronic stress is associated with altered gut microbiota profile and relevant metabolites in adolescents by Li Ying, Wang Yuhao, He Yafang, Lan Jiao, Dang Lina, Song Qinze, Yang Chenghai, Zhao Shaoxiong, Gu Yuexi, Shen Mingwang, Cai Zelin, Wang Chuangchuang, Guo Zihan, Liu Xin, Ma Lu, Zhang Lei

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Aplicación de un programa de fuerza con carga excéntrica en la readaptación de una lesión de ligamento lateral interno de la rodilla. Estudio de caso (Effect of an eccentric load... by Javier Raya-González, Pedro Gómez Piqueras, Javier Sánchez-Sánchez

“…Conclusions: the application of an eccentric-overload training program during the functional recovery process results in an increase in the lower-body power and reduces the asymmetry caused by a sports injury, which is reflected in the decrease in the recovery period. …”
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Risk factors for ocular biological parameters in Chinese preschool children: a cohort study from the Beijing whole childhood eye study by Xi Qin, Yunyun Sun, Shana Wang, Xiaolan Xie, Lei Gao, Huijian Li, Ruihua Wei, Jing Fu, Bidan Zhu

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Spatial Correlates of Dementia and Disability After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Yutong Chen, Cyprien A. Rivier, Samantha A. Mora, Victor Torres Lopez, Sam Payabvash, Kevin Sheth, Andreas Harloff, Guido J. Falcone, Jonathan Rosand, Ernst Mayerhofer, Christopher D. Anderson

“…Previous studies categorizing ICH by large anatomic boundaries have demonstrated that lobar ICH is associated with dementia, while ICH in the basal ganglia is associated with disability. This study aims to refine our understanding of the association between ICH location and post‐ICH dementia and disability at a voxel level, which could improve the prognostic accuracy of these outcomes and provide mechanistic insights into post‐ICH functional outcomes. …”
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Leveraging Technology to Engage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Consumers With Children at Farmers Markets: Qualitative Community-Engaged Approach to App Development by Callie Ogland-Hand, Jillian Schulte, Owusua Yamoah, Kathryn Poppe, Timothy H Ciesielski, Regan Gee, Ana Claudia Zubieta, Darcy A Freedman

“…Monetary nutrition incentive programs at farmers markets aim to reduce these barriers to improve diet quality among SNAP consumers. …”
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Effect of long-term training on heart rate variability, central hemodynamics and physical working capacity in female swimmers with different sports qualifications by Ye. L. Mykhaliuk, V. V. Syvolap, Ye. Yu. Horokhovskyi

“…The aim of this study was to compare the indices of heart rate variability, central hemodynamics and physical working capacity in female swimmers with different sports qualifications. …”
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“Opening the era”: to the 100th anniversary of establishing Soviet weekly magazine "Ogonyok" by A. V. Tantsevova

“…The purpose of the article is to reconstruct, on the basis of various historical sources, the history of the creation and functioning of the Soviet weekly Ogonyok in the first post-revolutionary decade, to consider its role and place in the system of Soviet periodicals.Materials and methods. …”
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KNOW FOR CARE: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY TREATED AT AREHABILITATION CENTER by Soraia Dornelles Schoeller, Ana Maria Fernandes Borges, Paula Brigno, Adriana Eich Kuhnen

“…We conclude that further studies on spinal cord injury and functional independence should aim detailing  this relationship. …”
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Efficacy of an Intelligent and Integrated Older Adult Care Model on Quality of Life Among Home-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial by Rongrong Guo, Jiwen Zhang, Fangyu Yang, Ying Wu

“…Secondary end points included functional status at the 3-month follow-up and percent changes in health self-management ability, social support, and confidence in avoiding falling from baseline to the 3-month follow-up. …”
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Effects of Short Naps on EEG Microstates: Improving Sleep Deprivation-Induced Cognitive Impairment by Ma C, Peng J, Li Y, Ouyang A, Huang Y, He W, Zhu Y, Fang P

“…Notably, changes of time coverage and occurrence in microstate D were significantly correlated with changes of PVT performance after both SD and nap conditions.Conclusion: Our results provide empirical evidence that short naps can effectively reverse negative effects of SD on vigilant attention, primarily through restoring the functionality of key brain networks involved in attention regulation.Keywords: sleep deprivation, short naps, EEG microstate, psychomotor vigilance task, cognitive recovery…”
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Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis ATCC PTA-122264 on the fecal characteristics and microbiota of healthy adult dogs subjected to an abrupt diet change by Patrícia M. Oba, Olivia R. Swanson, Yifei Kang, Julio C. Mioto, John F. Menton, Elena Vinay, Mathieu Millette, Melissa R. Kelly, Kelly S. Swanson, Kelly S. Swanson, Kelly S. Swanson

“…The consumption of live microorganisms may have potential to mitigate these effects by stabilizing the gut microbiota and enhancing intestinal functionality. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of Bacillus subtilis ATCC PTA-122264 supplementation on fecal characteristics, microbiota composition, and dysbiosis index of dogs undergoing an abrupt dietary change. …”
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Pharmacist-led deprescribing to improve medication safety in older patients with hip fractures by Tingting Hu, Yu Wang, Renzheng Wu, Zhongyin Zhang, Fangyuan Tian

“…The primary aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of pharmacist intervention in mitigating ADRs in older inpatients with hip fractures. …”
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Drawing as an experience. Knowledge, simulation and participation by Giuseppe Amoruso

“…Education was not a segregated activity, conducted for certain hours, in certain places, at a certain time of life. It was the aim of the society. The city educated the man. The Athenian was educated by culture, by paideia. …”
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Karakterisasi Pektin yang Diekstraksi dari Kulit Pisang Ambon Hijau (Musa acuminata Colla) dengan Spektroskopi FT-IR dan Analisis Kemometrik by Renny Indrawati, Olivia Laura Nitte, Yuyun Yuniati

“…The result showed successful pectin extraction, as revealed by particular vibrations of functional groups in the pectin structure. Based on semi-quantitative analysis, the absorption band ratio between esterified carboxyl groups and free carboxyl groups revealed that the pectin extracted using citric acid had a higher degree of esterification than that extracted using hydrochloric acid. …”
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Remodeling of articular cartilage and subchondral zone of the tibia in exo‑prosthetics of the limb by Tatyana A. Stupina, Andrey A. Emanov, Viktor P. Kuznetsov, Evgenij N. Ovchinnikov

“…Modern prostheses are becoming more high-tech, which requires deep understanding of the anatomical and functional features of the bone-joint system. Aim To identify features of structural reorganization of articular cartilage and subchondral zone of the tibia in lower leg prosthetics using an implant with calcium phosphate coating and an implant without additional coating. …”