Clinical, electrical, and functional changes following CRT-P implantation: short-term results in patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy by S. A. Mostafa, A. М. Abdelmoneim, H. Ramadan, E. S. Elkeshk

“…Aim. Assessment of the correlation between cardiac remodeling, functional status and electrical remodeling after cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy.Material and methods. …”
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Association between wooden toy engagement and cognitive function among Chinese older adults: a cross-sectional study by Hanqian Wang, Qiuping Cheng, Ping Mei, Mengni Cui, Qunlong Wang, Lu Li, Lu Li

“…While wooden toys are traditionally regarded as tools for cognitive stimulation, research on their potential relationship with cognitive function in older adults remains limited. This study aims to explore the association between engagement with wooden toys and cognitive function in older adults.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2023, involving 387 older adults aged 60–94 years from Yunhe County, Zhejiang Province, China. …”
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THE ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF COMBINED THERAPY WITH MILDRONATE ON LIPID PROFILE, INFLAMMATORY FACTORS AND ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by I. V. Sergienko, V. V. Kukharchuk, S. A. Gabrusenko, V. V. Malakhov, V. P. Masenko, M. I. Tripoten, T. V. Balahonova

“…Aim. To study the effect of treatment with metabolic corrector mildronate on lipid profile, inflammatory factors and endothelium function in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD).Material and methods. 60 patients with IHD (stable exertional angina, II-IV functional class) were included in to the study. …”
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Constructing an Ecological Spatial Network Optimization Framework from the Pattern–Process–Function Perspective: A Case Study in Wuhan by An Tong, Yan Zhou, Tao Chen, Zihan Qu

“…This study aims to examine the spatiotemporal evolution of topological patterns, ecological processes, and ecosystem services (ES) in Wuhan from the “pattern–process–function” perspective. …”
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INFLUENCE OF CHROMIUM PICOLINATE ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE NITRIC OXIDE CYCLE IN THE BICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE OF RATS UNDER CONDITIONS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME by O.Ye. Akimov, A.O. Mykytenko, V.O. Kostenko

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Melatonin administered postoperatively lowers oxidative stress and inflammation and significantly recovers heart function in patients undergoing CABG surgery by Neshat Mohammadi, Mehdi Alizadeh, Samad Akbarzadeh, Mikaeeil Rezaei, Marzieh Mahmoodi, Thomas Netticadan, Ali Movahed

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the effect of oral melatonin consumption on improving heart function and reducing postoperative complications in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. …”
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Comparison of Left Ventricular Function after His Bundle Pacing vs Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Implantation by Kurniawan Prakoso, Kevin Wibawa, Giky Karwiky, Mohammad Rizki Akbar, Januar Wibawa Martha, Mohammad Iqbal

“…This study aimed to investigate the difference of LV function between HBP and LBBAP. …”
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Optimizing restoration of intestinal function in moderate-risk surgical patients with abdominal emergencies using different infusion therapy regimens by O. M. Klyhunenko, O. V. Kravets, V. A. Sedinkin

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of liberal and restrictive regimens of infusion therapy based on a comparative analysis of the postoperative bowel motor function recovery in moderate-risk surgical patients with abdominal emergencies. …”
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Reduced kidney size and renal function of high-grade vesicoureteral reflux and intrarenal reflux in contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography by Hualin Yan, Cong Wu, Jiehong Zhou, Cairong Huang, Xue Ma, Yidong Huang, Lugang Huang, Juxian Liu

“…Contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography (ceVUS) has emerged as a promising technique for diagnosing and evaluating VUR, with intrarenal reflux (IRR) often detected using this method. This study aimed to explore the relationship between different VUR grades and IRR on ceVUS, and assess the impact of VUR and IRR on kidney size and function.MethodsWe reviewed all ceVUS studies from January 2019 to December 2023 conducted at West China Hospital, Sichuan University. …”
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Diastolic function of the left ventricle in patients with cardiomyopathy and low ejection fraction: the role of torsion in left bundle branch block by E. N. Pavlyukova, D. A. Kuzhel, G. V. Matyushin, V. S. Lytkina

“…Influence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) on left ventricle (LV) diastolic function and mechanisms of LV torsion remains underestimated.Aim. …”
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Enhanced Production and Functional Characterization of Recombinant Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (rec-eCG) in CHO-DG44 Cells by Munkhzaya Byambaragchaa, Sei Hyen Park, Myung-Hum Park, Myung-Hwa Kang, Kwan-Sik Min

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Vaccination of mice with Trichinella spiralis C-type lectin elicited the protective immunity and enhanced gut epithelial barrier function. by Bo Ning Wang, Xin Zhuo Zhang, Jin Yi Wu, Zhao Yu Zhang, Pei Kun Cong, Wen Wen Zheng, Shao Rong Long, Ruo Dan Liu, Jing Cui, Zhong Quan Wang

“…Our previous studies showed that recombinant Trichinella spiralis C-type lectin (rTsCTL) mediated larval invasion of enteral mucosal epithelium. The aim of this study was to investigate protective immunity produced by vaccination with rTsCTL and its effect on gut epithelial barrier function in a mouse model.…”
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Alleviation of Anxiety/Depressive-Like Behaviors and Improvement of Cognitive Functions by Lactobacillus plantarum WLPL04 in Chronically Stressed Mice by Xuan Sun, Hong-Fei Zhang, Chao-Lin Ma, Hua Wei, Bao-Ming Li, Jie Luo

“…However, its effects on brain functions remain unknown. The present study aims to evaluate the potential effect of L. plantarum WLPL04 on anxiety/depressive-like behaviors in chronically restrained mice. …”
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How Do Occupational Sedentary Behavior and Occupational Cognitive Complexity Relate to Cognitive Function? A Cross‐Sectional Study by Nabeela Rizvi, Honghuang Lin, Alexa S. Beiser, Nicole L. Spartano

“…We examined whether the association of occupational sedentary time with cognitive function remains after adjustment for OCC and education. …”
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Nutritional Profiles, Functional Properties, and Sensory Characteristics of Crackers from Orange-fleshed and White-fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties by Ernest Chukwudi Ogbete, Miriam Ahunna Ofoeze

“…This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition, functional properties, and sensory attributes of crackers made from four sweet potato varieties (two orange-fleshed and two white-fleshed) alongside wheat, as a control. …”
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Assessment of cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia based on virtual reality serious games: a prospective nonrandomized clinical trial by Chenxin Wu, Yu Zhuo, Jianying Yu, Xingxing Li, Wenting Zhao, Xiandong Meng

“…IntroductionConventional neuropsychological tests for assessing cognitive function in schizophrenia face critical limitations in ecological validity and efficiency. …”
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Abnormal Functional Network Centrality and Causal Connectivity in Migraine Without Aura: A Resting‐State fMRI Study by Di Zhang, Liyan Lu, Xiaobin Huang, Xiaojing Zhao, Yamei Zhang, Tong Fu, Fengfang Li, Xinying Wu

“…ABSTRACT Objective The pathophysiological mechanism of migraine is still not clear. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the changes in effective connectivity (EC) in the brain functional network underlying migraine and its association with clinical measures of migraine. …”
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Inverted ILM Flap Technique in Idiopathic Full-Thickness Macular Hole Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Their Correlation with Morphologic Findings by Paolo Carpineto, Enrico Borrelli, Luca Cerino, Daniele Guarini, Agbeanda Aharrh-Gnama, Vincenzo Ciciarelli, Carla Iafigliola, Leonardo Mastropasqua

“…The inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap technique has been shown to increase the success rate in large full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs) and in FTMHs associated with high myopia. The aim of our study was to confirm the efficacy and safety of inverted ILM flap technique in idiopathic FTMHs independent of their dimensions and to assess functional outcomes and their correlation to morphologic findings. …”
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Establishment of a lupus-prone mouse model of pulmonary arterial hypertension with intermittent hypoxia: functional, biochemical and histological verifications by Dengfeng Wu, Jiangbiao Xiong, Yiping Huang, Yue Yuan, Shunjia Xing, Rui Wu

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Association of cystatin C kidney function measures with motoric cognitive risk syndrome: evidence from two cohort studies by Lijun Xu, Weihao Xu, Lijie Qin

“…Background: This study aimed to examine the associations of cystatin C, cystatin C estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFRcys), and the difference between eGFRs (eGFRdiff) using cystatin C and creatinine levels with incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). …”
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