Rates of visual field change and functional progression in glaucoma following trabecular microbypass implantation of iStent technologies: a meta-analysis by Kevin Gillmann, Dana M Hornbeak

“…Background/aim While intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only modifiable risk factor for glaucoma progression, the ultimate goal of glaucoma management is to preserve patients’ functional vision and quality of life. …”
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SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol. by Maik Gollasch, Yulia Komleva, Dmitry Tsvetkov, Felix Morof, Mladen V Tzvetkov, Till Ittermann, Marcus Vollmer, Uta Zahn-Tesch, Holger Kock, Franziska Schuster, Neeltje van den Berg, Henry Völzke, Stefan Engeli, Lieven Kennes, Marwan Mannaa

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Effects of fixed-dose indapamide/perindopril combination on arterial function in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease: key results of the CAMERTON program by Zh. D. Kobalava, V. V. Kireeva, V. S. Chernomorets, E. A. Troitskaya, Yu. V. Stavtseva

“…Aim. To study the effects of fixed-dose indapamide/perindopril combination on endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with uncontrolled stage 1-2 hypertension (HTN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).Material and methods. …”
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Enhancing work life through social cognition: the effect of SCIT in bipolar disorder by Zeynep Anaforoglu Bikmaz, Zeynep Mackali, Sibel Cakir

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of social cognition and interaction therapy (SCIT) in improving occupational functioning in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder I (BD-I). …”
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The expression of liver–gonadal axis genes reveals the long–term effects of exogenous estradiol on gonad development and liver function in GIFT tilapia by Ye Yuan, Zexun Zhou, Shandong Chen, Yunyun Liu, Yongchun Li, Yan Miao, Shi Wang, Zhongyuan Shen, Lei Zeng, Jun Xiao, Qinbo Qin, Wuhui Li

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The role of prefrontal cortex in chronic low back pain with comorbid depression: A resting-state fMRI study by Yanqiao Zhao, Chen Gong, Pan Zhu, Suimin Guo, Yangyang Lin, Yafei Wang, Beibei Feng, Xiaochun Meng, Yuling Wang

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate specific brain abnormalities in CLBP with comorbid depression by functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Influence of renal function and daptomycin dose on clinical effectiveness and adverse events in Japanese pediatric patients: A multicenter retrospective observational study. by Chihiro Shiraishi, Hideo Kato, Jun Hirai, Naoya Nishiyama, Takayuki Inagaki, Nobuyuki Ashizawa, Masashi Nakamatsu, Kazuko Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Miyagawa, Hiroyuki Honda, Satoshi Kakiuchi, Ayumi Fujita, Masato Tashiro, Takeshi Tanaka, Koichi Izumikawa, Mao Hagihara, Nobuhiro Asai, Nobuaki Mori, Hiroshige Mikamo, Takuya Iwamoto

“…<h4>Background</h4>Data on the clinical effectiveness and adverse events of daptomycin in pediatric patients, considering dosage and renal function, are limited.<h4>Aim</h4>In this study, we aimed to investigate the clinical effectiveness of daptomycin, incidence of related adverse events, and associations between clinical outcomes and risk factors, including dosage and renal function, in pediatric patients.…”
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Social Participation of Frail Older People with Functional Limitations Ageing Alone in Place in Italy, and Its Impact on Loneliness: An Urban–Rural Comparison by Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini

“…The results also indicate some different nuances regarding urban and rural sites. (4) Conclusions: Despite the fact that this exploratory study did not have a representative sample of the target population, and that only general considerations can be drawn from results, these findings can offer some insights to policymakers who aim to develop adequate interventions supporting the social participation of older people with functional limitations ageing in place alone. …”
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Interval walking training as a potential contributor to motor function improvement in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective analysis by Masanori Yamazaki, Manami Hosokawa, Kohei Kitajima, Mitsuhisa Komatsu

“…AimIn adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hyperglycemia and related complications may impair skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and quality, leading to reduced motor function. …”
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Effect of counselling on the family function of intimate partner violence victims attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria by B. O. Akor, L. A. Moses, N. D. Baamlong, L. L. Shedul, A. S. Haruna, J. M. Abu, O. U. Chira, N. R. Ripiye, R. A. Abdulkareem

“…However, not much has been done regarding restoration of these families. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of counselling on the family function of pregnant IPV victims, with a view to recommending an appropriate interventional strategy. …”
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The altered hypothalamic network functional connectivity in diminished ovarian reserve and regulation effect of acupuncture: a randomized controlled neuroimaging study protocol by Gao Feng, Gao Feng, Yu Yang, Wang Fuwei, Fang Yigong, Fang Yigong

“…This research aims to clarify how acupuncture affects the central nervous system, hormonal regulation, and ovarian function in women with DOR. …”
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Identification and functional validation of a new gene conferring resistance to Soybean Mosaic Virus strains SC4 and SC20 in soybean by Muhammad Muzzafar Raza, Huiying Jia, Muhammad Khuram Razzaq, Bowen Li, Kai Li, Junyi Gai

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Understanding the role of resourcefulness in family functioning: mediating effects of family coping and social support in caregivers of young and middle-aged lymphoma patients by Panpan Cui, Ruibo Wang, Hengyu Hu, Shengjie Guo, Ting Li, Xiaohui Miao, Chunyan Cheng

“…Aims This study aimed to explore the relationships between caregiver resourcefulness and family functioning, focusing on the mediating roles of family coping and perceived social support. …”
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Genetic Variability in eIF2α Gene Is Associated with Islet β-Cell Function in the Development of Diabetes in a Chinese Han Population by Nan Gu, Xiaowei Ma, Jianwei Zhang, Mengmeng Jin, Nan Feng, Ruifen Deng, Ge Bai, Hong Zhang, Xiaohui Guo

“…Aims. Protein kinase-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK)/eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 alpha (eIF2α) pathway mutations lead to failure of β-cell function. …”
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Clinical and functional evaluation of patients with acute low back pain and radiculopathy treated with different energy doses of low level laser therapy by Jovičić Milica, Konstantinović Ljubica, Lazović Milica, Jovičić Vladimir

“…Background/Aim. The main clinical phenomena in acute low back pain (LBP) with radiculopathy are pain and neurological disorders. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of 48 weeks of BIC/F/TAF and DRV/c/F/TAF on platelet function in the context of rapid ART start by Akif A. Khawaja, Gary Whitlock, Sarah Fidler, Alfredo Soler-Carracedo, Merle Henderson, Graham P. Taylor, Marta Boffito, Michael Emerson

“…This sub-study aimed to evaluate potential off-target cardiovascular impact by examining ex vivo platelet function. …”
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Rationale and protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of children with cerebral palsy in China assessing functional developmental trends, genetic aetiology and imaging by Jing Zhang, Jinhua Lu, Wenhao Zhou, Yuan Zhang, Hongyu Zhou, Fan Wu, Ting Gao, Jie Luo, Jinling Li, Jingbo Zhang, Lu He, Tingting Peng, Zhaoyao He, Qingfen Hou, Danxia Fan, Mengru Zhong, Yage Zhang, Rongji Liao, Liru Liu, Yun Zheng, Hongmei Tang, Lei Pi, Hongsheng Liu, Kaishou Xu

“…The clinical management of CP remains challenging due to the limited efficacy of current treatments and the heterogeneity of its aetiologies and clinical presentations. This study aims to investigate the functional changes and identify influencing factors in Chinese children with CP. …”
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The mediating role of instrumental activities of daily living between cognitive function and depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: the Arao study by Maiko Nagaoka, Katsuya Nagaoka, Naoto Kajitani, Seiji Yuki, Asuka Koyama, Kazuhiro Yoshiura, Kazuki Honda, Yusuke Miyagawa, Shuken Boku, Noboru Fujise, Minoru Takebayashi

“…This study aimed to identify mediating factors between cognitive function and depressive symptoms (outcome), focusing on IADL, in adults aged 65 years and older. …”
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Systemic Review to Explore the Effect of Dyslipidaemia and Metabolic Function in Coronary Heart Disease with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: In Tertiary Care Center by Akansha Singh, Ranjit S. Ambad, Roshan K. Jha

“…We evaluated the associations of triglyceride and HDL-C status with CVD outcomes in individuals with T2DM. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effect of dyslipidaemia and metabolic function in coronary heart disease with type 2 diabetes mellitus by pooling data from multiple studies.…”
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Causal Associations of Epigenetic Age Acceleration With Stroke and Its Functional Outcome: A Two‐Sample, Two‐Step Mendelian Randomization Study by Baizhi Qiu, Shuyang Wen, Zifan Li, Yuxin Cai, Qi Zhang, Yuting Zeng, Shuqi Zheng, Zhishan Lin, Yupeng Xiao, Jihua Zou, Guozhi Huang, Qing Zeng

“…We aimed to investigate the causal effects of epigenetic age on stroke and its functional outcomes. …”
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