The evidence and impact of deprescribing on sarcopenia parameters: a systematic review by Kinda Ibrahim, Natalie J. Cox, Stephen E. R. Lim, Eloise Radcliffe, Carina Lundby, Konstantinos Prokopidis, Wade Thompson, Frank Moriarty

“…Outcomes of deprescribing on physical function outcomes varied based on the measures used. …”
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The impact of chronic heart failure on heart remodeling in patients with atrial fibrillation by V. А. Lysenko, V. V. Syvolap

“…However, the effect of CHF on heart remodeling in patients with permanent AF has been insufficiently studied. The aim: to study the influence of CHF on changes in structural and geometric parameters and diastolic function of the heart in patients with permanent AF. …”
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The effect of supplementation with type I and type III collagen peptide and type II hydrolyzed collagen on pain, quality of life and physical function in patients with meniscopathy... by Ahmet Serhat Genç, Ali Kerim Yılmaz, Berna Anıl, Esra Korkmaz Salkılıç, Enes Akdemir, Berna Güzel, Ahmet Mor, Hacı Ahmet Yarar, Nizamettin Güzel, Lokman Kehribar

“…Type I collagen, the main component of the meniscus, and type II collagen fibers play an important role in the stability of the knee joint. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Naturagen® 4 Joint product containing type I, II, and III collagen on pain, quality of life, and physical functions in patients with meniscopathy. …”
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A seated virtual exercise program to improve cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments: a randomized controlled trial by Devina S. Kumar, Devina S. Kumar, Amy Bialek, Ayushi A. Divecha, Rachel M. Garn, Lydia E. J. Currie, Kathleen M. Friel, Kathleen M. Friel

“…Tele-exercise has emerged as a potential solution to these challenges, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a seated home-based tele-exercise regimen on cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments.MethodsIn this virtual randomized controlled trial, 63 participants with Chronic Neurological Impairments were randomized into either a synchronous group that attended live online exercise sessions via Zoom, or an asynchronous group that accessed pre-recorded exercise sessions. …”
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Skeletal Muscle‐Specific Deletion of E3 Ligase Asb2 Enhances Muscle Mass and Strength by Hye Rim Jang, Shi‐Young Park, Yeonmi Lee, Dongjin Lee, Jongjun Lee, Yoonil Cho, Cheol Soo Choi, Hui‐Young Lee

“…The MKO mice also revealed enhanced mitochondrial function, energy expenditure and whole‐body insulin sensitivity. …”
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The relationship between lung function and headache risk in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study by Liuyun Huang, Mingjie Xie, Ling Li, Yuanyuan Qin, Qingjiang Cai, Biheng Feng, Debin Huang

“…Abstract Background The association between lung function and headache risk remains unclear. This study aims to explore the association between lung function and headache risk through cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. …”
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Dysfunctional terminal differentiation of satellite cells in the wooden breast muscle of Ross 308 broiler chickens by Xin Wang, Tong Xing, Xudong Zhu, Xiaofei Wang, Liang Zhao, Feng Gao, Lin Zhang

“…However, myofibers with degeneration and necrosis in wooden breast (WB) myopathy are still not completely repaired, and this study aims to elucidate the functional changes of MuSCs between normal and WB-affected pectoralis major (PM) muscle of broilers. …”
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Elevated adipokines and myokines are associated with fatigue in long COVID patients by Nina R. G. Visconti, Nazareth N. Rocha, Nazareth N. Rocha, Gabriela S. Nascimento, Caio V. B. Menário, Johnatas D. Silva, Camila M. Martins, Celso Caruso-Neves, Fernanda F. Cruz, Patricia R. M. Rocco, Fernanda C. Q. Mello, José R. Lapa-e-Silva

“…Furthermore, the potential influence of vaccination on the persistence of fatigue has not been fully explored. This study aims to identify mechanisms contributing to post-COVID-19 fatigue.MethodsThis prospective cohort study assessed clinical, laboratory, pulmonary, and cardiac parameters, as well as diaphragm ultrasound and pulmonary function, in patients with and without fatigue at least 4 months after discharge from hospitalization due to COVID-19.ResultsOf 88 patients evaluated, 34% reported new or worsening fatigue after recovering from COVID-19. …”
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Maintaining long-term frequent tea consumption could reduce the risk of cognitive decline: results from a 10-year longitudinal study by Jie Huang, Jie Huang, Hongfen Wang, Yuying Wang, Yuying Wang, Jiaqi Xu, Jiaqi Xu, Jiameng Ni, Jiameng Ni, Mengjie Li, Mengjie Li, Bin Chen, Zaixiang Tang, Zaixiang Tang, Yu Zhang, Liping Tan

“…Changes in tea consumption habits were identified based on the frequency and consistency of tea consumption at baseline and at the last follow-up. Cognitive function was assessed by using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). …”
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Impact of yoga on the central and peripheral vascular function among desk-based workers: A single-centered trial study [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservat... by Suresh Sukumar, Guruprasad V, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Banumathe K R, Poovitha Shruthi P, Koustubh Kamath, Peter Hogg, Shovan Saha, Leena R David, Sneha Ravichandran, Shivashankar K N, Vaishali K

“…Background The aim of this study was to observe and analyze vascular function in ‘prolonged sitting’, followed by a yoga asana routine and pranayama intervention. …”
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Spirometric Evaluation among Individuals Working in Stone Chip Crushing Factories: A Cross-sectional Study by Sujoy Mukherjee, Parthasarathy Sinha, Debalina Sengupta, Sanhita Mukherjee

“…Still, a substantial study on the lung health of stone quarry workers in Western Part of Bengal are still lacking. Aim: To determine the alterations in pulmonary function status (by spirometry) and evaluate the gender differences in pulmonary mechanics among workers affected by occupational silica dust. …”
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Left atrium stress echocardiography: correlation between left atrial volume, function, and B-lines at rest and during stress by Costantina Prota, Lauro Cortigiani, Ettore Campagnano, Karina Wierzbowska-Drabik, Jaroslaw Kasprzak, Paolo Colonna, Elisa Merli, Fiore Manganelli, Nicola Gaibazzi, Antonello D’Andrea, Emma Cerracchio, Laura Meola, Rodolfo Citro, Bruno Villari, Quirino Ciampi

“…Aim: Left atrial volume index (LAVI), left atrial reservoir function through left atrial reservoir strain (LASr), and B-lines in lung ultrasound serve as supplementary indicators of left ventricular filling pressures. …”
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Clinical significance of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: a retrospective observational study by Xin Sun, Wenyan Zhu, Chunsheng Zhou, Peijun Xue, Zongru Li, Weihong Zhang, Jiuliang Zhao, Ting Zhang, Min Peng, Juhong Shi, Chen Wang

“…Results Baseline clinical characteristics, pulmonary function tests, radiological features and all-cause mortality were similar between ANCA-IIP and IIP groups. …”
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An exploratory analysis on diastolic function in the intensive compared with less intensive blood pressure control to prevent adverse cardiac remodelling in children with chronic k... by Haotian Gu, John M. Simpson, Janette Cansick, Eric Finlay, Rodney Gilbert, Andrew Lunn, Heather Maxwell, Henry Morgan, Mohan Shenoy, Rukshana Shroff, Pushpa Subramaniam, Jane Tizard, Yincent Tse, Phil Chowienczyk, Manish D. Sinha, Janette Cansick, Abdel Douiri, Eric Finlay, Rodney Gilbert, Haotian Gu, Larissa Kerecuk, Andrew Lunn, Heather Maxwell, Henry Morgan, Reza Razavi, Mohan Shenoy, Rukshana Shroff, Pushpa Subramaniam, Jane Tizard, Yincent Tse, Poothirikovil Venugopalan, John Simpson, Phil Chowienczyk, Manish Sinha

“…The aim of this study is to investigate whether achieving lower BP yields a favourable impact on diastolic function. …”
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Association between creatinine clearance and mortality in Chinese patients with osteoporotic fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Ming Su, Ming Su, Peng Zhou, Peng Zhou, Min-zhe Xu, Min-zhe Xu, Ya-qin Gong, Ya-qin Gong, Jian Jin, Wen-bin Hu, Ke Lu, Ke Lu, Chong Li, Chong Li, Yi Yin, Yi Yin

“…BackgroundCreatinine clearance (CCR) is a vital biomarker for evaluating renal function, indicating the efficiency of the kidneys in filtering blood waste. …”
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Efficacy and safety of heart rate control with esmolol on the incidence and duration of organ failure in predicted severe acute pancreatitis: protocol of a multicenter, open-label,... by Mingfeng Huang, Rong Wei, Lu Ke, Weijian Li, Jian Song, Haibin Ni, Xiaofei Huang, Yun Sun, Lu Fu, Yanhua Li, Dong Zhang, Bin Han, Jing Zhang, Yingying Hu, Chong Zhang, Zhongyan Sheng, Wenwen Feng, Lin Gao, Wenjian Mao, Yuxiu Liu, Yuxiu Liu, Bo Ye, Zhihui Tong, Weiqin Li

“…IntroductionOveractivation of the sympathetic nerve system can lead to a sustained increase in heart rate, which may impair blood perfusion and organ function. Previous studies have demonstrated that the use of β-blockers like esmolol can reduce heart rate, thereby improving clinical outcomes in patients with septic shock. …”
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A Brief Report of an Executive Functioning Training Pilot RCT in Adults with HIV: A Descriptive Case Comparison Study by Odii IO, Phaowiriya H, Brooks SB, Wright NK, Azuero A, Fazeli PL, Lee J, Chapman Lambert C, James DL, Kay ES, Vance DE

“…Ikenna Obasi Odii,1,2 Hathaichanok Phaowiriya,1,3 Shayla B Brooks,1 Nicholas K Wright,1 Andres Azuero,1 Pariya L Fazeli,1 Junghee Lee,4 Crystal Chapman Lambert,1 Dara L James,5 Emma Sophia Kay,1 David E Vance1 1School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; 2College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN, USA; 3Princess Agrarajakumari Faculty of Nursing, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand; 4Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; 5Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USACorrespondence: David E Vance, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL, USA, Email devance@uab.eduBackground and Purpose: Cognitive intra-individual variability (IIV) refers to the fluctuations observed in cognitive performance. The aim of this article was to characterize and describe for illustrative purposes an approach to administer executive functioning training to people living with HIV (PLWH) to reduce their cognitive IIV. …”
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Changes in pulmonary function of CT-guided microwave ablation for patients with pulmonary ground-glass nodules after lobectomy: a retrospective, observation study by Ruoyu Deng, Chunyan Li, Jialing Lv, Huan Luo, Lin Wang, Tengfei Zhang, Feineng Liu, Yudong Fu, Zhipeng Wang, Wen Zhang, Chao Zhang

“…Abstract Purpose This retrospective study aimed to investigate changes in pulmonary function among patients undergoing computed tomography (CT)-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of pulmonary ground-glass nodules following lobectomy. …”
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Associations among blood heavy metals, neurofilament light chains and cognition function in US adults: NHANES 2013–2014 by YuYan Zhou, YaKun Wang, ChunFang Qiu, YuXuan Man, XiaoNian Zhu, ShengKui Tan, HuaiCai Zeng, XueFeng Guo, ZhengBao Zhang

“…Objective: 959 participants were enrolled from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) 2013–2014. This study was aimed to investigate the possible associations among heavy metals, sNfL, and cognitive function in adults. …”
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Mindfulness Meditation Is Related to Long-Lasting Changes in Hippocampal Functional Topology during Resting State: A Magnetoencephalography Study by Anna Lardone, Marianna Liparoti, Pierpaolo Sorrentino, Rosaria Rucco, Francesca Jacini, Arianna Polverino, Roberta Minino, Matteo Pesoli, Fabio Baselice, Antonietta Sorriso, Giampaolo Ferraioli, Giuseppe Sorrentino, Laura Mandolesi

“…To this aim, we used magnetoencephalography to study functional resting-state brain networks in Vipassana meditators. …”
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