Impacts of 360 mg/kg Niacinamide Supplementation in Low-Protein Diets on Energy and Nitrogen Metabolism and Intestinal Microbiota in Growing–Finishing Pigs by Xiaoyi Long, Haiyang Wei, Zhenyang Wang, Zhiru Tang, Yetong Xu, Xie Peng, Zhihong Sun, Liuting Wu

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Effects of plant- and animal-based-protein meals for a day on serum nitric oxide and peroxynitrite levels in healthy young men by Tomoko Kaneko, Masaki Yoshioka, Futo Kawahara, Natsumi Nishitani, Shoya Mori, Jiyeon Park, Takashi Tarumi, Keisei Kosaki, Seiji Maeda

“…Nitric oxide (NO) plays an essential role in the maintenance of endothelial function. However, under higher oxidative stress, NO generation produces peroxynitrite, a powerful oxidant and vasoconstrictor. …”
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Application of Interrupter Resistance and Spirometry Techniques in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine: Feasibility and Concordance in Healthy Children Under 8 Years by Rim Kammoun, Farah Gargouri, Asma Haddar, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Valentina Stefanica, Walid Feki, Hatem Ghouili, Ismail Dergaa, Kaouthar Masmoudi

“…In this context, the interrupter resistance technique (Rint), a method used in pediatric pulmonology, offers a potentially more feasible alternative for evaluating airway resistance in younger populations. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and clinical concordance between expiratory interrupter resistance (Rint(e)) and standard spirometry in healthy children under 8 years, thus contributing to the development of age-appropriate pulmonary function testing in pediatric medicine. …”
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Efficacy of Long-Term Use of Azithromycin in the Management of Cystic Fibrosis in Pediatric Patients with or Without <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ana... by Hassan Al-shehri, Dana Albassam

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> This systematic review and meta-analysis showed the efficacy of azithromycin in pediatric patients with CF, as it improved lung function by increasing FEV1, reduced exacerbations of CF, which is the most common symptom of CF that leads to mortality, and reduced the number of antibiotics that needed to be administered to patients with CF, which reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance. …”
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Left Atrial Phasic Function in Patients with Hypertension and Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation: Gender Differences of the Relationship with Diastolic Dysfunction and Central Aortic Pr... by E. V. Kokhan, E. M. Ozova, V. A. Romanova, G. K. Kiyakbaev, Zh. D. Kobalava

“…Aim. To evaluate gender-related differences of left atrial (LA) phasic function and structural remodeling in conjunction with the parameters of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction and central aortic pressure in patients with hypertension and recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF).Material and methods. …”
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Memantine augmentation of escitalopram in treatment of executive function among patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clin... by Hasan Mirzazadeh, Younes Ghaeminia, Amin Mohamad Niaei, Mohammadsadegh Kamran, Leila Razeghian Jahromi, Reza Moshfeghinia

“…While SSRIs like escitalopram are common treatments, some patients do not respond adequately. This study aims to assess memantine’s effectiveness as an adjunct therapy to enhance executive function in OCD patients. …”
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Pan-cancer analysis and validation of NT5DC2: emphasizing its prognostic significance and immunological role in TNBC by Qing Luo, Xiandong Xie, Luyao Tian, Xiaomin Gao, Shu Li, Jinqiu Zhang, Limei Mo, Xue Zhu, Ke Wang, Yongxiang Yin

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Unveiling the benefits of Vitamin D3 with SGLT-2 inhibitors for hypertensive obese obstructive sleep apnea patients by Huai Heng Loh, Siow Phing Tay, Ai Jiun Koa, Mei Ching Yong, Asri Said, Chee Shee Chai, Natasya Marliana Abdul Malik, Anselm Ting Su, Bonnie Bao Chee Tang, Florence Hui Sieng Tan, Norlela Sukor

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Effect of home noninvasive positive pressure ventilation combined with pulmonary rehabilitation on dyspnea severity and quality of life in patients with severe stable chronic obstr... by Shu Xie, Xiaoping Li, Yanfeng Liu, Jian Huang, Fangying Yang

“…This combined therapy proves to be an effective treatment strategy, offering notable benefits in lung function, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life in COPD patients. …”
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Comparison of remimazolam tosylate and propofol in hemodynamic stability, postoperative cognitive function, and recovery in general anesthesia combined with regional nerve blocks:... by Jiaman Li, Li Liao, Chunyang Shao, Yifeng Yang, Yan Tang, Qiang Wei, Li Xu

“…Abstract Background General anesthesia (GA) combined with regional anesthesia (RA) is commonly used to enhance perioperative analgesia and hemodynamic stability. This study aimed to compare the hemodynamic effects and postoperative cognitive function between remimazolam tosylate and propofol in patients undergoing GA combined with RA. …”
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Supplementing exogenous xylanase improves the liver antioxidant capacity and immune response of Tibetan sheep fed wheat-based diets by Feng-Shuo Zhang, Bo-Yan Ma, Zhan-Hong Gao, Zhen-Ling Wu, Yang-Ang-Mao Qu, Yu Zhang, Sheng-Zhen Hou, Lin-Sheng Gui

“…Conclusion: In conclusion, dietary 0.2% xylanase supplementation promoted hepatic antioxidant capacity and immune response via modulating the expression of functional genes in Tibetan sheep.…”
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Methods and validity indicators for measuring adherence and persistence to aspirin in secondary cardiovascular prevention: a systematic review by Rauf Nouni-García, Rauf Nouni-García, Rauf Nouni-García, Rauf Nouni-García, Elisabeth Ramirez-Familia, Adriana López-Pineda, Adriana López-Pineda, Adriana López-Pineda, Amanda Esquerdo-Arroyo, Amanda Esquerdo-Arroyo, Álvaro Carbonell-Soliva, Álvaro Carbonell-Soliva, María Martínez-Muñóz, Antonio F. Compañ Rosique, Jose A. Quesada, Jose A. Quesada, Jose A. Quesada, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén

“…Direct methods, such as platelet function tests or biochemical assays, were less frequently used (25%, n = 10). …”
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Impact of visceral adiposity index on cognitive impairment and cognitive trajectories in Chinese middle-aged and older adults by Siran Chen, Mengqi Zhou, Lin Han, Rui Ma, Xiaoyue Jiang, Ziyi Yang, Yuling Du, Yanfang Yang

“…IntroductionThe association between the visceral adiposity index (VAI) and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Chinese adults is not well understood. …”
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Aspartate aminotransferase to alanine aminotransferase ratio and short-term prognosis of patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for heart failure by Dan Liu, Li Liu, Nan Li, Yiling Zhou, Hongmei Huang, Jidong He, Heling Yao, Xiangyang Chen, Xiaochi Tang, Miye Wang, Ying Qi, Si Wang, Ye Zhu, Haoming Tian, Zhenmei An, Sheyu Li

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Ultrasonographic modeling of lung and diaphragm mechanics: clinical trial of a novel non-invasive method to evaluate pre-operative pulmonary function by Tianyuan Li, Xiong-zhi Wu, Dingde Long, Huan Fu, Suping Guo, Fen Liu

“…As the diaphragm is a primary respiratory muscle, combining lung ultrasonography (LUS) with diaphragm ultrasound (DUS) may enable a more comprehensive assessement of pulmonary function. This study aims to introduce a novel approach for assessing pulmonary function using a mathematical model based on LUS and DUS. …”
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The effectiveness of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Haiyan Wang, Jilan Zhou, Xiaojing Shan, Li Zhang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic impact of m-CIMT on upper limb function in children with CP. …”
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Non-invasive estimation of left ventricular chamber stiffness using cardiovascular magnetic resonance and echocardiography by Ida Marie Hauge-Iversen, Einar S. Nordén, Arne Olav Melleby, Linn Espeland, Lili Zhang, Ivar Sjaastad, Emil Knut Stenersen Espe

“…Therefore, we aimed to evaluate imaging biomarkers of diastolic function from cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and echocardiography in predicting the slope of the end-diastolic pressure-volume relationship (EDPVR) in rats. …”
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The effects of compound probiotics on production performance, rumen fermentation and microbiota of Hu sheep by Lijun Wang, Zhanqi Lv, Xiaodong Ning, Zhiguang Yue, Ping Wang, Chaoqi Liu, Sanjun Jin, Xinxin Li, Qingqiang Yin, Qun Zhu, Juan Chang

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Exploration of mortality-associated creatinine thresholds for acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients with impaired kidney function: a single-center retrospective cohort st... by Wuhua Jiang, Jiarui Xu, Zhe Luo, Xialian Xu, Xiaoqiang Ding, Yi Fang

“…Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and severe complication following cardiac surgery, particularly in patients with impaired kidney function. The existing Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria do not specifically address acute-on-chronic kidney injury in this high-risk population. …”
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Formation of high-quality mixed silage from paper mulberry and wheat bran driven by the characteristics of the microbial community by Wenbo Wang, Hua Tian, Yuwei Zhao, Yanshun Nie, Zibing Li, Junjie Gong, Wenjie Jiang, Yanjing Yin, Ramon Santos Bermudez, Wenxing He

“…Additionally, limited research has explored the relationship between microbial community fermentation functions and silage quality. In this study, we aimed to explore B. papyrifera and wheat bran mixed silage quality driven by the characteristics of the microbial community. …”
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