Long‐term immune changes after COVID‐19 and the effect of BCG vaccination and latent infections on disease severity by Kamila Bendíčková, Ioanna Papatheodorou, Gabriela Blažková, Martin Helán, Michaela Haláková, Petr Bednář, Erin Spearing, Lucie Obermannová, Julie Štíchová, Monika Dvořáková Heroldová, Tomáš Tomáš, Roman Panovský, Vladimír Šrámek, Marco De Zuani, Marcela Vlková, Daniel Růžek, Marcela Hortová‐Kohoutková, Jan Frič

“…Conclusion These findings highlight the long‐term alterations of immune cells in post‐COVID‐19 patients, emphasising the substantial impact of COVID‐19 on immune function.…”
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Aerobic Exercise Ameliorates Alzheimer’s Disease-Like Pathology by Regulating Hepatic Phagocytosis of Aβ by Qing Wang, Feng-Rui Hu, Xing-Chun Gou, Shan Wang, Nai-Chun Ji

“…Hepatic clearance of Aβ may serve as a supplementary mechanism by which aerobic exercise can improve AD.…”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) through dietary supplementation with natural minerals and probiotic Escherichia coli 39-SN by Nurzhan Sarsembayeva, Gulmariya Ikramzhan, Tolkyn Abdigaliyeva, Zhumagul Kirkimbaeva, Birzhan Biyashev, Saule Sherimova, Primkul Ibragimov

“…Zeolite and vermiculite, due to their adsorptive and ion-exchange properties, enhance mineral bioavailability, whereas probiotics, such as Escherichia coli 39-SN improve digestive function and nutrient assimilation. …”
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Adherence to guidelines in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune hepatitis by Roshni Patel, Olawumi Kolawole, Ghazanfar Anwar, Maria Bashyam

“…Several patients were diagnosed outside of WPH (non-UK, private and other Trusts). 37% of patients were symptomatic on presentation, of whom only 4% also had deranged liver function tests (LFTs). A separate 26% presented only with deranged LFTs and no symptoms. …”
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Multicenter Treatment of Ankle Fractures: A Case for the Arthroscopic Evaluation of Ankle Fractures by Jorge I. Acevedo MD, Joseph D. Queen BS, Thomas G. Harris MD, Dominic S. Carreira MD

“…Category: Arthroscopy; Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Although patients treated with open reduction internal fixation of ankle fractures generally recover well with low pain and high function, not all patients who are treated with anatomic open reduction and fixation have excellent results. …”
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A Novel Percutaneous Volume Reduction Technique for Giant Emphysematous Bullae: Combined Percutaneous Erythromycin Sclerotherapy With Bronchoscopic Occlusion by Wang Z, Liu Z, Zhang W, Liu W, Tan J, Li X, Wu H, Li Y, Deng H, Chen J, Chen L

“…George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) score, pulmonary function, and blood gas analysis were assessed before the procedure, at discharge, and 6 months post-procedure. …”
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Long-term clinical comparison of three different femoral stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty with femoral shortening in patients with high-riding hips by Kutalmis Albayrak, Yakup Alpay, Ozgur Ismail Turk, Muhammed Mert, Deniz Akbulut, Akif Albayrak

“…Abstract Background Developmental hip dysplasia is a common cause of hip arthrosis in young adults, necessitating total hip arthroplasty (THA) for improved function and pain relief. In cases of high-riding hips, transverse femoral shortening osteotomy is often required to facilitate reduction and prevent neurovascular complications. …”
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Better treatment outcomes with aripiprazole long-acting injection in community and incarcerated patients with serious mental illness by Erasmia I. Koiliari, Erasmia I. Koiliari, Ioannis Mouzas, Ioannis Mouzas, Georgios Alevizopoulos, Otto Lesch, Henriette Walter, Emmanouil L. Pasparakis, Emmanouil L. Pasparakis

“…ImportanceAripiprazole, a partial D2 receptor agonist, is proposed to enhance prefrontal cortex (PFC) dopamine function, improving working memory and GABA transmission, which supports social functioning. …”
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Clinical Utility of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Heart Transplantation by Qin Shuxuan, He Qing, Wu Zhenni, Lin Yixia, Ji Mengmeng, Zhang Li, Xie Mingxing, Li Yuman

“…Speckle tracking echocardiography (STE), a key non-invasive diagnostic method, has become indispensable for providing an in-depth analysis of myocardial mechanics and function. This review focuses on the clinical utility of STE in both pre- and post-transplant settings. …”
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Ensuring optimal metabolism during coronary artery bypass grafting with cardiopulmonary bypass by V. I. Cherniy, L. O. Sobanska

“…The study was divided into three stages: Stage 1 – pre-CPB, Stage 2 – during CPB, and Stage 3 – post-CPB. Results. The functionality of the program was demonstrated using the case of a patient who underwent minimally invasive triple-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting. …”
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ADMINISTRATION OF LACTULOSE IN COMPLEX PEHABILITATION TREATMENT AFTER RADICAL AND RECONSTRUCTIVE RESTORATIVE SURGERY OF BOWELS IN CHILDREN by I.V. Kirgizov, I.A. Shishkin, A.A. Gusev, P.V. Ivanov

“…It was shown, that prolonged (1 month and more) administration of lactulose (Duphalac) results in improvement of motor and evacuation function of bowel, and decreases «sensor inability» of reduced parts of bowel. …”
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Hypertensive crises in patients with essential arterial hypertension and coronary heart disease: new perspectives in treatment and prevention by A. P. Golikov, M. M. Lukjanov, V. Yu. Polumiskov, P. P. Golikov, B. V. Davydov, D. V. Rudnev

“…Post-hospital follow-up time varied from 1 month (uncomplicated HC) to 2-3 months (HC with cardiac complications). …”
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Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using the Press‐Fit‐Hybrid technique—A cohort study with an up to 10‐year follow‐up by Niko Schauer, Martin Fischer, Rejane Golbach, David A. Groneberg, Fabian Holzgreve, Daniel Niederer, Daniela Ohlendorf, Adalbert Missalla

“…Re‐rupture rates were 2.85% in the first 3 years and 5% between 3 and 10 years post‐surgery. Conclusion Press‐Fit‐Hybrid leads to low re‐rupture and high RTS rates, restoring knee functionality and improved quality of life. …”
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Combined action observation and motor imagery practice for upper limb recovery following stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Lin, Daniel Lloyd Eaves, John Derek Franklin, Jonathan Richard Robinson, Jack Aaron Binks, Jonathan Reyes Emerson

“…Overall, AO + MI significantly improved upper limb function across all nine RCTs, and all nine narratively synthesized studies, including neuroimaging outcomes. …”
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Mitochondrial homeostasis restoring peptide-drug conjugates with ROS-responsive NO releasing ability for targeted therapy of myocardial infarction by Zhaoyang Lu, Quanyou Chai, Wenbin Dai, Bo Yu, Qingbo Lv, Fuyu Qiu, Jing Gao, Juhong Zhang, Xiaohua Shen, Shengyu Chen, Zhida Shen, Min Shang, Wenbin Zhang, Guosheng Fu, Qiao Jin, Yanbo Zhao, Fan Jia

“…Meanwhile the antioxidant byproduct 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol further scavenges the overwhelming ROS, reducing the production of RNS and improving the bioavailability of NO. The CTP-PBA-ISN efficiently inhibited myocardial apoptosis, improved myocardial function, and ameliorated adverse cardiac remodeling post-MI in mice by relief of oxidative stress, promotion of angiogenesis and restoration of mitochondrial homeostasis and function. …”
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Kidney Dysfunction and Pathology in the Setting of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis by Miroslav Sekulic, Ibrahim Batal, Satoru Kudose, Dominick Santoriello, M. Barry Stokes, Belinda Jim, Hans-Peter Marti, Øystein Eikrem, Jai Radhakrishnan, Vivette D. D’Agati, Glen S. Markowitz

“…Among the 12 patients who underwent kidney biopsy, 6 subsequently showed improved kidney function and the remainder had progressive CKD with most progressing to end-stage kidney disease. …”
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Experimental Autoimmune Neuritis Nerve Demyelination Is Attenuated by Blocking JAK2/STAT3 Signaling Pathway in Rats by Rumeng Zhou, Shuping Liu, Yue Liu, Yin Liu, Rong Fu, Jiajia Yao, Zuneng Lu

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the function of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway in a rat model of experimental autoimmune neuritis (EAN). …”
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Cell-free fat extract prevents diminished ovarian reserve by inhibiting granulosa cell senescence by Mengyu Liu, Hanfei Zhu, Xiaowei Zhou, Jingru Duan, Yuhong Shen, Aijun Zhang

“…In our previous study, CEFFE successfully improved ovarian function in mice without adverse effects; however whether it can prevent DOR remains unclear. …”
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Global Longitudinal Strain: A Novel Predictor of Postoperative Outcomes in Children Undergoing Rheumatic Valve Surgery by Sowmya Kasturi, Srinath Reddy Narahari, Anand Kumar Gowdhaman, Dipesh Trivedi, Ganapathy Subramaniam, Abhinav Singh Chauhan

“…The immediate outcomes studied were the duration of intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay, average vasoactive inotrope score (VIS), duration of inotropes and medium term outcomes were LV function and GLS at one year. Results: A peak GLS value of ≤−15% was associated with longer post operative ventilation and inotrope requirement. …”
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Comparison of outcomes between 2 week versus 4 week stenting in pediatric pyeloplasty—A single centre observational study by Santosh Dey, Venkat Shankar Raman, Tarun Peela, Karunesh Chand, Naveen Chandra

“…Forty-three underwent late stent removal (Group 1) and 29 underwent early stent removal (Group 2). Pre-operative and post-operative follow-up data were compared to see the effect of early stent removal on the postoperative drainage pattern at 6 months after surgery and improvement in split function of affected kidney. …”
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