Effects of short-term air pollution on aerobic performance and forced vital capacity (FVC): An experimental analysis by Imam Safei, Yudhi Teguh Pambudi, Dadan Resmana

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Vitamin D, Homocysteine, and Thyroid Dysfunction as Risk Factors for Missed Abortion: A Retrospective Risk Factor Analysis by Fang Q, Sang L, Du S, Wang R, Wu H, Yang L, Yu J

“…Qianjin Fang, Lin Sang, Shihua Du, Runqiu Wang, Haihong Wu, Lu Yang, Jie Yu Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230011, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qianjin Fang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230011, People’s Republic of China, Email qianjinfang_fqj@126.comObjective: This study aimed to identify potential associations between missed abortion (MA) and risk factors, including low levels of vitamin D, high homocysteine, and abnormal thyroid function, among women undergoing early pregnancy assessments, thereby bridging the clinical knowledge gap regarding modifiable risk factors for MA.Methods: This retrospective study analyzed serum levels of vitamin D, (25-(OH)-D3), homocysteine (Hcy), and thyroid hormones (thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH], thyroid peroxidase antibodies [TPOAb]) in 158 women who experienced missed abortion compared to 237 women with normal early pregnancy outcomes.Results: MA patients had significantly lower vitamin D levels (P = 0.04), higher Hcy (P < 0.05), and evidence of abnormal thyroid function, including TSH levels ≥ 4 mIU/L (P = 0.01) and positive TPOAb (P = 0.02). …”
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Enhanced recovery after surgery: nursing strategy for total hip arthroplasty in older adult patients by Guifang Liu, Ling Li, Jiashuo Deng, Lin Cai, Ruolin He

“…The efficiency of the two nursing strategies was evaluated from the perspectives of postoperative pain, hospitalization conditions, hip function, daily life ability, complications, and satisfaction. …”
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Can motion capture improve task-based fMRI studies of motor function post-stroke? A systematic review by Zakaria Belkacemi, Liesjet E. H. van Dokkum, Andon Tchechmedjiev, Matthieu Lepetit-Coiffe, Denis Mottet, Emmanuelle Le Bars

“…Objectives We aimed to identify fMRI and kinematic coupling approaches and to evaluate their potential contribution to the understanding of motor function post-stroke. …”
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Effect and safety of pemafibrate for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertriglyceridemia: a retrospective analysis of clinical data by Aki Okamoto, Hirohide Yokokawa, Tomoko Nagamine, Kento Goto, Hiroshi Fukuda, Teruhiko Hisaoka, Toshio Naito

“…Changes in lipid metabolism, liver function, renal function, and blood tests from before to after 3 months of PEMA treatment were evaluated. …”
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Exploring Sex-Based Neuropsychological Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study by Chiara Colliva, Veronica Rivi, Pierfrancesco Sarti, Isabel Cobelli, Johanna M. C. Blom

“…We utilized the BRIEF and TOL tests to assess the key domains of executive function, including inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving abilities. …”
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Characterization of Gene Expression Suppression by Bovine Coronavirus Non-Structural Protein 1 by Takehiro Ohkami, Ichika Kitashin, Riko Kawashima, Aimi Yoshida, Taizo Saito, Yasuhiro Takashima, Wataru Kamitani, Keisuke Nakagawa

“…Previous studies demonstrated that the nsp1 of various coronaviruses induces host shutoff through a variety of mechanisms; however, there is little information on the function of bovine coronavirus (BCoV) nsp1. We aimed to characterize the host gene expression suppression function of BCoV nsp1. …”
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Urolithin A supplementation to improve endothelial and cerebrovascular function in middle-aged adults with obesity: Study protocol for a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized... by Ana Clara da C. Pinaffi-Langley, Camila B. Pinto, Zsofia Szarvas, Anna Peterfi, Zalan Kaposzta, Peter Mukli, Mihaly Muranyi, Cameron D. Owens, Cheryl Adams, Ali Shahriari, Henry Kinnard, Jr., Bryan Ticer, Leah Anderson, Stefano Tarantini, Yan Daniel Zhao, Norman G. Hord, Andriy Yabluchanskiy

“…Before and after the intervention, they undergo peripheral micro- and macrovascular endothelial function and cerebrovascular function assessments. …”
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Effects of external Chinese herbal therapy combined with pulse electromagnetic field on older adults with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Xiang Li, Foxiao Li, An Yu, Qi Bu, Ruirui Wang, Lijing Li, Wei Zhang, Lei Yang

“…However, no research has directly compared the efficacy of ECHT, PEMF, and their combined use on pain relief and functional improvement in older adults with KOA. This highlights a significant research opportunity to explore the comparative benefits of these treatment modalities.Methods and analysisThis randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to enroll 124 older adults with KOA and will randomly allocate them across four treatment groups: (1) exercise with health education, (2) exercise with ECHT, (3) exercise with PEMF therapy, and (4) exercise with a combination of ECHT and PEMF. …”
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Inuit population have shorter gastric emptying, higher duodenal motility and altered pan-enteric micromilieu: a comparative study between Greenlandic and Danish populations with an... by Mads Mose Jensen, Nadja Albertsen, Anne-Marie Wegeberg, Michael Lynge Pedersen, Stig Andersen, Christina Brock

“…Gastrointestinal function plays a pivotal role in nutrient absorption and overall digestive health. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and serum thyroid function measures: Recent Findings from NHANES 2007–201... by Mo-Yao Tan, Ping Zhang, Shan Wu, Si-Xuan Zhu, Ming Gao

“…This suggests that NHHR may reflect changes in thyroid function, highlighting its potential clinical significance in assessing thyroid function and metabolic health.…”
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SOX11 and GLIS2: Novel Biomarkers for Understanding the Progression of Oral Leukoplakia by Yi Li, Zhencun Tang, Chenliang Xiao, Jun Su, Lijia He, Wenyun Zhang

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Effect of dietary Clostridium butyricum supplementation on growth performance, immune function, and intestinal health of hybrid grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus ♀ × Epinephelus l... by Weijun Chen, Tao Song, Dong Li, Mingfan Chen, Pan Wang, Jidan Ye

“…Although no significant impact was observed on growth performance, the role of C. butyricum in improving intestinal barrier function and modulating the gut microbiota highlights its potential for enhancing fish health.…”
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Cross-sectional association between plasma aldosterone concentration and cognitive performance by mini-mental state examination in community dwellers by Aketilieke Nusufujiang, Mulalibieke Heizhati, Nanfang Li, Ling Yao, Wenbo Yang, Hui Wang, Mei Li, Lin Gan, Adalaiti Maitituersun, Miaomiao Liu, Qiaolifanayi Nuermaimaiti, Li Cai, Xiayire Aierken, Xiufang Li, Qin Luo, Jing Hong

“…BackgroundAldosterone is the effector hormone in the renin angiotensin aldosterone system and existing data suggest aldosterone affect cognitive function. However, the relationship between plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) and cognitive performance remains unexplored in community dwellers. …”
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Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative Assessment and Underlying Mechanisms by Kotaro Hori, Ryota Watanabe, Shogo Tsujikawa, Hideki Hino, Tadashi Matsuura, Takashi Mori

“…The importance of right ventricular (RV) function has often been overlooked until recently; however, RV function is now recognized as a significant prognostic predictor in medically managing cardiovascular diseases and cardiac anesthesia. …”
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Tetrandrine slows disease progression on high-resolution computed tomography and lung function decline in artificial stone-associated silicosis: a retrospective cohort study by Shaowei Zhou, Jin Shi, Zidan Chen, Luqin Bian, Limin Huang, Ling Mao

“…High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) were performed at baseline and after 12 months of treatment. …”
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Association of serum neurofilament light chain with cognitive impairment: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Tianjiao Meng, Qinwen Fei, Tian Lv, Shiqin Chen

“…The nomogram model based on NfL identified by LASSO regression displayed a considerable predicative value for low total-CF, with an area under the curve [AUC = 85.6% (81.6–89.3%)].ConclusionThere is a strong correlation between serum NfL levels and cognitive function, especially DSST, which reflects attention and information processing abilities, as well as overall cognitive function, but not memory and language fluency. …”
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Development of the Composition and Technology of New Neuroprotective Drug Tablets Using Fractional Factorial Design by O. A. Terenteva, E. V. Flisyuk, D. Yu. Ivkin, I. A. Narkevich

“…Ideally, the medicine should helps restore lost cognitive functions and physical performance after damage to the central nervous system, and its use should improve the quality of life of patients and reduce the risk of complications.Aim. …”
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Myocardial deformation in children post cardiac surgery, a cross-sectional prospective study by Mohammad Ahmad Hassan, Ali Al-Akhfash, Yasser Bhat, Abdullah Alqwaiee, Mohammed Abdulrashed, Saad Saleh Almarshud, Abdulrahman Almesned

“…Abstract Background Myocardial deformation by speckle tracking echocardiography provides valuable information on the left ventricular function. The study aims to assess myocardial deformation in terms of left ventricular strain as an indicator of myocardial function in children after cardiac surgery at outpatient follow-up visits. …”
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Cluster analysis of family resilience in adolescents with emotional disorders: a cross-sectional study by Jun Shen, Shuang Zhou, Miao Du, Biyun Xia, Ying Jiang

“…The findings identified five distinct cluster patterns, underscoring the strong association between family resilience and family functioning. Based on the characteristic differences among these clusters, clinical practitioners can formulate tailored family-based intervention strategies aimed at enhancing overall family resilience and optimizing family functioning, thereby improving treatment outcomes and quality of life for adolescents with emotional disorders.…”
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