Iowa Gambling Task performance in individuals with schizophrenia: the role of general versus specific cognitive abilities by Stian Orm, Stian Orm, Merete Glenne Øie, Merete Glenne Øie, Ingvild Haugen

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to explore how specific cognitive processes, such as attention and executive functions, account for variance in decision-making measured by Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) performance among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.MethodsAdults (N = 65, Mage = 25.4) with schizophrenia spectrum disorders participating in a clinical trial (registered at clinicaltrials.gov NCT03048695) completed the IGT, neuropsychological tests of attention, response inhibition, mental flexibility, working memory, and planning, as well as subtests from the Wechsler tests of intelligence to estimate IQ. …”
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Heart rate-lowering therapy in gout patients with stable coronary artery disease: focus on ivabradine by N. N. Kushnarenko, T. A. Medvedeva, M. Yu. Mishko, T. M. Karavaeva

“…Aim. To study the effect of ivabradine and bisoprolol on cardiac hemodynamics and diastolic remodeling in gout patients with coronary artery disease and hypertension and without left ventricular systolic dysfunction.Material and methods. …”
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Clinical correlation between intestinal flora profiles and the incidence of postmenopausal osteoporosis by Cuifeng Zhu, Yuan Zhang, Yi Pan, Zhentian Zhang, Yan Liu, Xiuping Lin, Jinchuan Cai, Zhuang Xiong, Yong Pan, Hezhongrong Nie

“…Purpose This study aimed to explore the characteristics of intestinal microflora polymorphism in postmenopausal women, and to determine the pathophysiological changes of gene polymorphism of intestinal flora and bone metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) patients.Methods A total of 104 postmenopausal women with PMOP or normal bone density were included. …”
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Dihydromyricetin, a flavonoid from vine tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata) provides hepatoprotection by modulating gut microbiota-mediated bile acid homeostasis by Jun Chen, Meng Li, Qianru Gao, Huabing Yang, Tianxiang Zhu, Xiaojuan Zou, Baifei Hu, Hongtao Liu

“…It is rich in flavonoids and has excellent health benefits, especially for liver. The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective mechanism of dihydromyricetin (DMY), a flavonoid mainly contained in vine tea. …”
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Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes Following Repeated Naringenin Exposure in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats by Anelize Dada, Rita de Cássia Vilhena da Silva, Mariana Zanovello, Anelise Felício Macarini, Thaise Boeing, Valdir Cechinel Filho, Priscila de Souza

“…<b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of naringenin (100 mg/kg, orally) over nine days on blood pressure, renal function, and calcium oxalate crystal formation in normotensive Wistar (NTR) and spontaneously hypertensive male rats (SHR). …”
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Evaluating the measurement properties and feasibility of physical activity and physical function assessments for children undergoing acute cancer treatmentKey points by Sarah L. Grimshaw, Nicholas F. Taylor, Rachel Conyers, Nora Shields

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the construct validity, responsiveness and feasibility of one physical activity assessment tool (Fitbit Inspire); and six physical function assessment tools (Movement ABC-2, Timed Up and Go, 30-s Chair Stand, Timed Rise from the Floor, Timed Up and Down Stairs, 6-min Walk Test) for children undergoing acute cancer treatment. …”
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Evaluation of troponin T levels and cardiac findings of the children in pediatric intensive care with high proBNP levels by Ajda Mutlu Mıhçıoğlu, Esra Şevketoğlu

“…Information about the presence of heart disease and the status of systolic functions were obtained from echocardiographic examination reports. …”
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Unihemispheric Dual-site Anodal tDCS for Lower Limb Motor Function in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Somaye Azarnia, kamran Ezzati, Alia Saberi, Yaser Moaddabi, Babak Bakhshayesh Eghbali

“…Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effect of simultaneous stimulation of two points on the function of the lower limbs of stroke patients. …”
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Effect of bronchofiberscopic lavage with acetylcysteine instillation on refractory mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children: a retrospective clinical observation by Pei-long Li, Hong-min Fu, Kai Liu, Feng Li, Jia-wu Yang

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Factors associated with cognitive flexibility in people with opioid-use disorder: a pilot study by Paul S. Regier, Thais Costa Macedo de Arruda, Laura Sinko, Anne M. Teitelman, Anna Rose Childress

“…Questionnaires assessed addiction and relapse risk factors, such as impulsiveness, social function, depressive symptoms, and childhood adversity. …”
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Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury using Four-strand Hamstring Tendon Graft: A Prospective Cohort Study by R Kavin Kumar, M Mohan, C Rishab, L Sabari Vaasan

“…Aim: To assess the functional outcomes resulting from arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using a four-strand hamstring tendon graft. …”
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Comparison Between Norepinephrine Alone Versus Norepinephrine/Vasopressin Combination for Resuscitation in Septic Shock by Rania M. Hussien, Hanaa A. El-Gendy, Mohamed I. Elsaidy, Mostafa S. Abdelhamid, Tarek S. Shabana

“…This study aimed to compare the effect of norepinephrine (NE) alone versus early NE/vasopressin (VP) combination on tissue perfusion and renal function in septic shock patients. …”
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Ensemble learning techniques reveals multidimensional EEG feature alterations in pediatric schizophrenia by Ying Mao, Ying Mao, Fang Wang, Shan Wang, Zhaowei Wang, Gang Li, Xuchen Qi, Xuchen Qi, Yu Sun, Yu Sun

“…Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a severe mental disorder that impairs brain function and daily life, while its early and objective diagnosis remains a major clinical challenge due to the reliance on subjective assessments. …”
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Unveiling BPS-induced colonic inflammatory injury in female mice: Integrated evidence from colon microbiome and metabolomic analyses by Han Liu, Yutian Wang, Lisi Wei, Jing Xu, Ruirui Wang, Ling-Guo Zhao, Zhi Tang

“…However, the effects of BPS exposure on colonic physiology and its underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of BPS exposure on gut health in female mice, focusing on investigate the role of colon microbiome and metabolome involved in these effects. …”
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Remimazolam and propofol combination in ischemic cerebrovascular disease endovascular treatment: a randomized study by Tianxiao Liu, Liyin Qin, Maolin Su, Yunting Wei, Huabo Yu, Hao Wei, Yubo Xie, Jing Chen

“…Abstract The choice of general anesthetic drugs is crucial. We aimed to investigate the effects of different doses of remimazolam combined with propofol in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease. …”
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Exploring the role of ketogenic diet in ADPKD treatment: A promising avenue by Abdul Mutaal, Dawood Shehzad, Khubaib Samdani

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Prophylactic Swallowing Exercises in Patients with Laryngeal Cancer Who Underwent Total Laryngectomy—A Randomized Trial by Elena Teodora Schipor-Diaconu, Raluca Grigore, Paula Luiza Bejenaru, Catrinel Beatrice Simion-Antonie, Bianca Petra Taher, Simona Andreea Rujan, Anca Ionela Cirstea, Raluca Andreea Iftimie, Ruxandra Ioana Stancalie-Nedelcu

“…Objectives: This study aims to determine the efficacy of prophylactic swallowing exercises on swallowing function in patients undergoing total laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer. …”
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The therapeutic effect of Berberine on rodent models of kidney injury: a systematic review and meta - analysis by Weixiong Xu, ChaoLan Fang, Ming Jian Jiang

“…Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the effects and underlying biological mechanisms of berberine in murine models of AKI. …”
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Disrupted HIV care during COVID-19 pandemic associated with increased disabilities among people living with HIV in Belize by Tracy M. Quetzal, Wei-Cheng Lo, Ya-Wen Chiu, Hung-Yi Chiou

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Coffee Intake, Plasma Caffeine Levels, and Kidney Function: Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Among East Asian and European Ancestries by Ryosuke Fujii, Masahiro Nakatochi, Fabiola Del Greco M.

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