The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…PurposeThis study aimed to assess the effect of acupoint catgut embedding therapy (ACET) on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women through a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across international and Chinese databases [CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, Sinomed, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus]. …”
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Safety and efficacy of glibenclamide on functional outcomes in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Ola Bin Shilash, Ola Bin Shilash, Hussam Alhathlol, Hussam Alhathlol, Rana Alduhaysh, Rana Alduhaysh, Razan Almufarriji, Mohammed Bafaquh

“…At 3 months, the pooled odds ratio (OR) for poor functional outcomes was 0.98 (95% CI: 0.65–1.48), and at 6 months, 0.52 (95% CI: 0.24–1.12; p = 0.094), with no significant differences between glibenclamide and placebo. …”
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The effectiveness of Spencer muscle energy technique on pain, function and range of motion in patients with frozen shoulder: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses by Mihret Dejen Takele, Alemu Kassaw Kibret, Gashaw Jember Belay, Moges Baye, Kefale Getie, Kassaw Belay Shiferaw, Getachew Azeze Eriku

“…The outcomes were pain, function, and shoulder range of motion (ROM). Two authors independently did data extraction. …”
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The Effect of Zataria multiflora on Clinical, Pulmonary Function, and Oxidant Factors in Patients With Pulmonary Diseases: A Meta‐Analysis of Clinical Trials by Amirali Aali, Erfan Taherifard, Melika Farshidianfar, Farshad Hadianfard, Fatemeh Alamdari, Omid Keshavarzian, Majid Nimrouzi, Seyed Taghi Heydari, Maryam Akbari

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims In this study, we investigated the effects of Z. multiflora on clinical presentation, pulmonary function, and inflammatory and oxidative parameters in patients with pulmonary disorders. …”
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Dapagliflozin improves cardiac function and reduces adverse events in myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis in diabetic and non-diabetic populations by Shuang Li, Longlong Wang, Peng Wang, Xiaohui Xu, Yanhua Guo

“…Increasing evidence suggests its potential utility in post-MI care, particularly in patients with coexisting T2DM.ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of dapagliflozin in improving cardiac function and reducing adverse cardiovascular events in post- MI patients with and without diabetes.MethodsA systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and WanFang databases identified relevant clinical studies up to May 22, 2024. …”
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Highly proliferating cancer cells function as novel prognostic biomarkers for lung adenocarcinoma with particular usefulness for stage IA risk stratification by Yanlu Xiong, Yongfu Ma, Jie Lei, Jianfei Zhu, Nianlin Xie, Feng Tian, Qiang Lu, Miaomiao Wen, Qian Zheng, Yong Han, Tao Jiang, Yang Liu

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Effects of dietary supplementation of squid liver meal and soluble fish protein concentrates on growth performance and liver function of Pelodiscus sinensis by Jia Yanju, Yang Hong, Hou Jinliang, Zhang Jinliang

“…Therefore, this experiment has the aim of exploring the effects of the supplementation of squid liver meal and soluble fish protein concentrates on the growth and liver function of P. sinensis.Three experimental groups were designed, control group (white fishmeal group, WFM), squid liver meal group (SLM) and soluble fish protein concentrates group (SFP). …”
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Kinetic modeling of 18F-PI-2620 binding in the brain using an image-derived input function with total-body PET by Anjan Bhattarai, Emily Nicole Holy, Yiran Wang, Benjamin A. Spencer, Guobao Wang, Charles DeCarli, Audrey P. Fan

“…Abstract Background Accurate quantification of tau binding from 18F-PI-2620 PET requires kinetic modeling and an input function. We aimed to implement a non-invasive Image-derived input function (IDIF) using the state-of-the-art total-body uEXPLORER PET/CT scanner to quantify tau binding and tracer delivery rate from 18F-PI-2620 in the brain. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Human Thrombopoietin (rhTPO) on Coagulation Function and Inflammatory Factors in the Treatment of Patients with Sepsis-Related Thrombocytopenia by Huijuan Wang MD, Dong Chen MD, Ming He MD

“…Background this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of recombinant human thrombopoietin (rhTPO) in the treatment of sepsis-associated thrombocytopenia, and to evaluate its impact on coagulation function, inflammatory markers, platelet (Plt) count, and patient prognosis. …”
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A risk prediction model for poor joint function recovery after ankle fracture surgery based on interpretable machine learning by Congyang Li, Chenggang Wang, Jiru Zhang, Wenjun Zheng, Jing Shi, Li Li, Xuezhi Shi

“…ObjectiveCurrently, there is no individualized prediction model for joint function recovery after ankle fracture surgery. This study aims to develop a prediction model for poor recovery following ankle fracture surgery using various machine learning algorithms to facilitate early identification of high-risk patients.MethodsA total of 750 patients who underwent ankle fracture surgery at Lu’an Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University between January 2018 and December 2023 were followed up. …”
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The Effects of Indirect and Direct Modulation of Endocannabinoid System Function on Anxiety-Related Behavior in Mice Assessed in the Elevated Plus Maze Test by Marta Kruk-Slomka, Agnieszka Dzik, Grazyna Biala

“…Methods: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the influence of the direct (via CB receptors ligands) and indirect (via inhibition of enzymes degrading endocannabinoids in the brain) pharmacological modulation of ECS function on anxiety-like responses in mice in the elevated plus maze (EPM) test. …”
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Impact of PM2.5 Exposure on Reproductive Health and Sperm Functions in Mice from a High-Pollution Industrial Environment by Fu-Jen Cheng, Chung-Shin Yuan, Xin Chen, Yu-Sheng Lin, Ping-Hsun Wu, Ping-Chi Hsu

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Clinical characteristics, risk factors and prognosis of Klebsiella pneumoniae infection in patients with different states of immune function: a retrospective study by Xin Wang, Chonghe Xu, Chao Qin, Juan Liu, Xiaoli Kong, Zhijun Zhu, Chenchen Zhang, Wei Xu, Mei Zhu

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The effect of neuromuscular blocking reversal agents on perioperative neurocognitive function after general anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hao Wang, Xinghua Lv, Lin Wu, Fangli Ma, Ling Wang, Yongqi Wang, Xiaoxia Wang, Yulan Li

“…However, the results have been inconsistent. Therefore, we aimed to compare the effects of perioperative NMBRs on PND through this systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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A New Computer-Based Cognitive Measure for Early Detection of Dementia Risk (Japan Cognitive Function Test): Validation Study by Hiroyuki Shimada, Takehiko Doi, Kota Tsutsumimoto, Keitaro Makino, Kenji Harada, Kouki Tomida, Masanori Morikawa, Hyuma Makizako

“…However, most studies have small sample sizes, with fewer than 100 individuals, and are based on case-control or cross-sectional designs. ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the predictive validity of the Japanese Cognitive Function Test (J-Cog), a new computerized cognitive battery test, for dementia development. …”
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Functional characterization of novel compound heterozygous missense SLC5A5 gene variants causing congenital dyshormonogenic hypothyroidism by Gerardo Hernán Carro, Gerardo Hernán Carro, Mariano Martín, Mariano Martín, Sofía Savy, Sofía Savy, Victoria Peyret, Victoria Peyret, Romina Celeste Geysels, Romina Celeste Geysels, Francisco Andrés Montes, Francisco Andrés Montes, Carlos Eduardo Bernal Barquero, Carlos Eduardo Bernal Barquero, Valentina Ricci, Valentina Ricci, María Eugenia Masnata, María Eugenia Masnata, Ana María Masini-Repiso, Ana María Masini-Repiso, Patricia Papendieck, Patricia Papendieck, Mariana Lorena Tellechea, Mariana Lorena Tellechea, Ana Elena Chiesa, Ana Elena Chiesa, Juan Pablo Nicola, Juan Pablo Nicola

“…IntroductionThe sodium/iodide symporter (NIS) mediates active iodide accumulation in the thyroid follicular cell. Biallelic loss-of-function variants in the NIS-coding SLC5A5 gene cause congenital dyshormonogenic hypothyroidism due to a defect in the accumulation of iodide, which is required for thyroid hormonogenesis.ObjectiveWe aimed to identify, and if so to functionally characterize, novel pathogenic SLC5A5 gene variants in a patient diagnosed with severe congenital dyshormonogenic hypothyroidism characterized by undetectable radioiodide accumulation in a eutopic thyroid gland, as well as in the salivary glands.MethodsThe coding region of the SLC5A5 gene was sequenced using whole-exome sequencing. …”
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Improved functional outcomes and cost benefits of door-to-needle time under 30 min in acute ischemic stroke: an observational study by Jia Dong James Wang, Ying-Qiu Dong, Joshua Y. P. Yeo, Kevin Soon Hwee Teo, Shiyang Ng, Mingxue Jing, Bernard P. L. Chan, Leonard L. L. Yeo, Magdalene L. J. Chia, Louis Widjaja, Lily Y. H. Wong, Pamela Lim, Shikha Kumari, Diarmuid Murphy, Hock-Luen Teoh, Benjamin Y. Q. Tan

“…Multivariate linear and logistic regressions were performed to evaluate impact of DTN time on functional and financial outcomes, including modified Rankin's Score (mRS) at 3-months post-AIS, length-of-stay (LoS), total hospitalization cost, symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) and inpatient mortality.Results1,146 patients (62.0% male) with mean age of 68.6 years were included. …”
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Does Green Brazilian Propolis Extract Improve Functional Capacity in Symptomatic Chronic Coronary Disease?—A Pilot Randomized Trial by Clara Salles Figueiredo, Luiz Carlos Santana Passos, Caio Rebouças Fonseca Cafezeiro, Rodrigo Morel Vieira de Melo, Tainá Teixeira Viana, Eduardo Jorge Gomes de Oliveira, Andresa Aparecida Berretta, Marcelo Augusto Duarte Silveira

“…Ltda, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil), known for its anti-inflammatory properties, may offer additional therapeutic benefits. This pilot study aimed to evaluate whether six weeks of EPP-AF^® supplementation improves functional capacity assessed by treadmill exercise testing. …”
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Targeting TM4SF1 promotes tumor senescence enhancing CD8+ T cell cytotoxic function in hepatocellular carcinoma by Weifeng Zeng, Furong Liu, Yachong Liu, Ze Zhang, Haofan Hu, Shangwu Ning, Hongwei Zhang, Xiaoping Chen, Zhibin Liao, Zhanguo Zhang

“…Background/Aims Transmembrane 4 L six family member 1 (TM4SF1) is highly expressed and contributes to the progression of various malignancies. …”
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Co-exposure of ferruginous components of subway particles with lipopolysaccharide impairs vascular function: A comparative study with ambient particulate matter by Oluwatoyin Hannah Owokoniran, Akiko Honda, Takamichi Ichinose, Raga Ishikawa, Megumi Nagao, Natsuko Miyasaka, Zaoshi Wang, Satsuki Takai, Issei Omori, Kerui Zhang, Wei Liu, Yuya Higaki, Takayuki Kameda, Tomonari Matsuda, Taku Fujiwara, Tomoaki Okuda, Hirohisa Takano

“…Thus, iron oxide-rich subway particulate poses more health risks than outdoor ambient particles since they can significantly impair endothelial function, particularly through gross cellular and vascular homeostatic protein damage, and induce exacerbated inflammatory responses during co-exposure. …”
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