THE SENSITIVITY OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIUM AND ITS PREDICTORS IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY by E. O. Andreeva, L. B. Koryakina, Yu. I. Pivovarov, T. E. Kurilskaya

“…We researched the signs of functional state of vascular endothelium before and after occlusion test. …”
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The Impact of Inorganic Nitrate-Rich Beetroot Juice on Microvascular Blood Flow, Cognitive Function, and Other Hemodynamic Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women by Begum Celik, Jeremy Spencer, Daniel Lamport, Noa Argomaniz, Charlotte Mills

“…Cognitive tasks (episodic memory: Rey auditory verbal learning test; executive function: Stroop task, digit span backward and forward) and microvascular function (Laser Doppler Imaging (LDI) with iontophoresis; endothelium-independent and -dependent) were measured in participants before and 2.5 h after ingestion of the intervention. …”
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Relationship between abdominal fat area and first-phase insulin secretion function of pancreatic β-cells in patients with type 2 diabetes by LU Jiaping, LIU Xing, ZHANG Linshan, ZHAO Lin, ZHANG Min, LI Xiaoying, LIU Yuejun

“…Patients were categorized into an insulin secretion function-preserved group (i.e. preserved group) and a depleted group according to the results of the arginine stimulation test. …”
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Exploring cognitive function and postoperative neurocognitive recovery after cardiac surgery in older adults (ECPON): a protocol for an observational study by Ulrica Nilsson, Markus Saarijärvi, Lina Bergman, Jeanette Eckerblad, Gabriela Markovic, Ernad Zecevic, Tor Damén, Anna Martinik

“…This study aims to investigate the factors that influence neurocognitive function and patient-reported cognitive symptoms among patients aged 65 and older following cardiac surgery, and explore the impact on the overall postoperative recovery. …”
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Subchronic effects of HgCl2 on cognitive function and central inflammation in type 2 diabetic rats: involvement of BDNF and acetylcholinesterase by Douae Benloughmari, Samir Bikri, Samir Bikri, Meriam El Aboubi, Fatima-Zahra Yassif, Youssef Aboussaleh

“…Moreover, HgCl2 administration in diabetic rats led to a more pronounced impairment in cognitive functions compared to untreated diabetic rats (P < 0.05). …”
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Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Patients with Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment by Zheyi YU, Weiming ZHANG

“…Before and after treatment, the cognitive function scores of the two groups were compared, the changes of mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and Montreal cognitive function (MoCA) scores were compared, the activities of daily living (ADL) and auditory verbal learning test (AVLT) were observed. …”
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Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Without Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang Q, Yin Y, Liu W, Li L, Wang Z, Tian Y, Fan J

“…The subgroup analysis was overall stable.Conclusion: Our cross-sectional study indicates a strong link between a high WWI and reduced cognitive function in non-diabetic older Americans, as shown by CERAD and DSST scores. …”
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Effects of Visual Impairment on Quality of Life in Children Aged 3-7 Years by Bonifacio Buño II, MD, Andrea Kristina Monzon-Pajarillo, MD

“…The Filipino version of the Children’s Visual Function Questionnaire (CVFQ3plus), an instrument that measures the impact of visual impairment on the QoL of children aged 3-7 years and their families, was used. …”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote pro-tumor functions of neutrophils in pancreatic cancer via IL-8: potential suppression by pirfenidone by Tomohiko Yagi, Shunsuke Kagawa, Shohei Nogi, Atsuki Taniguchi, Masashi Yoshimoto, Kanto Suemori, Yasuo Nagai, Shuto Fujita, Shinji Kuroda, Satoru Kikuchi, Yoshihiko Kakiuchi, Fuminori Teraishi, Kosei Takagi, Toshiaki Ohara, Hiroshi Tazawa, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara

“…Finally, pirfenidone (PFD) was tested to determine whether it could suppress the pro-tumor functions of activated neutrophils. …”
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The Prognostic Potential of Insulin-like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 1 for Cardiovascular Complications in Peripheral Artery Disease by Ben Li, Farah Shaikh, Houssam Younes, Batool Abuhalimeh, Abdelrahman Zamzam, Rawand Abdin, Mohammad Qadura

“…Despite this, limited progress has been made in identifying reliable biomarkers to prognosticate such outcomes. Circulating growth factors, known to influence endothelial function and the progression of atherosclerosis, may hold prognostic value in this context. …”
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Exploring the neural basis of creativity: EEG analysis of power spectrum and functional connectivity during creative tasks in school-aged children by Gabriela Krumm, Gabriela Krumm, Vanessa Arán Filippetti, Vanessa Arán Filippetti, Magaly Catanzariti, Magaly Catanzariti, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos

“…The Torrance test of creative thinking (TTCT) was used, incorporating one figural and one verbal task. …”
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The moderating role of walking in the association between HDL cholesterol and cognitive function among Korean older adults: a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study by Kyuyoung Cho, Kyuyoung Cho, Hye Won Chai, Hye Won Chai, Min Kyoung Park

“…BackgroundThe biopsychosocial model of dementia emphasizes an integrative approach that takes into account the joint effects of biological and behavioral processes relevant to cognitive function. Based on this model, this study examined the interactive effects of biological (i.e., high-density lipoprotein; HDL) and behavioral (i.e., frequency of walking) factors on cognitive function (measured using KDSQ-C) among South Korean (hereafter “Korean”) older adults. …”
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Association Between Premorbid Frailty Status and Functional Independence in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Following Endovascular Treatment in the Late Window by Huang L, Gong C, Qiu Z, Jiang S, Song M, Wang Z, Chen Y, Xu T, Hu P, Chen S, Chen Y, Nguyen TN, Liu C

“…Moreover, frailty significantly improved the predictive performance of traditional predictors with an AUC of 0.77 (P=0.036 by DeLong’s test).Conclusion: This study demonstrated that frailty according to the mFI-5 index was inversely associated with functional independence among AIS patients receiving EVT in the late window.Keywords: ischemic stroke, endovascular treatment, late window, frailty, mFI-5…”
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The Frailty, Fitness, and Psychophysical/Social Condition of Community-Dwelling Older Adults—Analysis of 5-Year Longitudinal Data by Emi Yamagata, Yuya Watanabe, Miwa Mitsuhashi, Hidemi Hashimoto, Yuriko Sugihara, Naoko Murata, Mitsuyo Komatsu, Naoyuki Ebine, Misaka Kimura

“…However, physical fitness significantly declined in several measures, including grip strength, vertical jump height, knee extension strength, functional reach, and FAS. A significant interaction for the timed up and go test showed that the robust group maintained function, while the frailty-risk group declined. …”
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Impact of TNF inhibitors on inflammation-associated cognitive dysfunction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective analysis by Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Fernando Ortiz-Márquez, Teresa Ramirez-García, Teresa Ramirez-García, Celia Gillis-Onieva, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Pablo Cabezudo-García, Aimara García-Studer, Aimara García-Studer, Aimara García-Studer, Arkaitz Mucientes, Arkaitz Mucientes, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Paula Borregón-Garrido, Paula Borregón-Garrido, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Laura Cano-García, Laura Cano-García, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Pedro Jesús Serrano-Castro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro

“…Cognitive function was assessed at baseline and after 6 months using validated neuropsychological tests, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for global cognitive function, the digit span forward and backward tests for attention and working memory, and the Stroop-W, Stroop-C, and Stroop-CW tests for executive function and processing speed. …”
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SELECTING OPTIMAL PROCESS PARAMETERS OF Al2O3/C COMPOSITE USING GRA WITH PCA AND TAGUCHI’S QLF APPROACH by Idrus Syahzaqi, Hani Brilianti Rochmanto, Muhammad Ahsan

“…Based on ANOVA, the R-squared value is 99.97%, which means the tested factor variables can explain the density of the Al2O3/Cu composite by 99.70%. …”
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Cognitive Planning Improved After Cycling Exercise in Older Adults with Down Syndrome by Shannon D. R. Ringenbach, Nathaniel E. Arnold, Forouzan Rafiei Rezvani, Chih-Chia Chen

“…Our results are discussed with respect to upregulation of neurotrophic factors that increase functioning in the prefrontal cortex that accompanies exercise and leads to improvements in cognitive planning which is essential to many activities of daily living and quality of life for older adults with DS.…”
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Sarcopenia in older patients with osteoarthritis of large joints by Yu. A. Safonova, E. G. Zotkin

“…Muscle strength was measured by hand dynamometer, muscle function was determined by the results of a brief set of physical activity tests (short physical performance battery – SPP). …”
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Impact of ovarian function suppression on prognosis in premenopausal patients with HR+/HER2 + early-stage breast cancer: a multi-center retrospective study by Weibin Lian, Liangqiang Li, Chengye Hong, Debo Chen

“…Abstract Background The impact of adjuvant ovarian function suppression (OFS) in premenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer remains unclear. …”
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Factors and Impediments to the Relationship between Tehran’s Mosque-Going Young Adults (15 to 19 Years Old) and Mosques by Mohammad Javad Valizadeh

“…The purpose of the present study is to recognize positive factors as well as influential impediments to the relationship between young adults and mosques. …”
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