Psychometric Hepatic Encephalopathy Tests and Electroencephalogram Results Among Cirrhotic Patients by Alaa Aboud Mohamed, Mostafa M. Elkholy, Ola O. Mangoud, Ahmed R. N. Ibrahim, Marwa O. Elgendy, Ali M. Abdel Fattah

“…This study aimed to investigate the progression of minimal hepatic encephalopathy, its effects on quality of life, its prognostic value, and its significance for daily functioning. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This study involved 50 patients with confirmed cirrhosis (28 Child A, 12 Child B, 10 Child C) who were assessed for psychological symptoms and underwent several tests: the Minimal Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Letter Cancellation Test, the Digit Symbol Coding Test, and EEG. …”
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Electrochemical Sensing of Neurotransmitters Using a Metal Nanoparticle-Based Composite Platform by Stelian Lupu, Sorina-Alexandra Leau, Cecilia Lete, Ioana Diaconu, Cristian Matei

“…Neurotransmitters play important roles in the normal functioning of the central nervous system. The accurate and sensitive quantification of neurotransmitters using chromatographic and optical analytical methods is of key interest in the management of related neurodegenerative maladies. …”
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Assessment of the severity of delayed changes in the state of the neuromuscular system during correction of local cold injury of III-IV degree with pCMV-VEGF165 plasmid preparation... by Darya A. Kostina, Olesya V. Shcheblykina, Anna A. Peresypkina, Vladimir V. Molchanov, Vladimir V. Arkhipov, Nina I. Zhernakova, Valeria S. Simokhina, Chao Zhu, Oleg Gudyrev

“…Introduction: The relevance of the topic is due to a wide range of clinical manifestations of frostbite, including long-term complications such as neuropathy, chronic pain, and functional impairments. Tissue recovery after frostbite depends on the degree of microvascular damage, and VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) is considered a promising agent for stimulating angiogenesis and improving tissue trophism. …”
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Establishment and evaluation of an immortalized dzo kidney cell line by Wenkai Liu, Cong Xu, Jiamin Wang, Na Sun, Zhongren Ma, Jin Zhao, Jianguo Chen, You Li, Zilin Qiao

“…The results will provide potential materials for BVDV vaccine production and species-specific cellular models for investigating plateau-adapted disease resistance mechanisms and screening novel vaccine antigens.…”
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Meloxicam mitigated methylglyoxal-induced glycative stress in rats by Talha Fayyaz, Ghulam Abbas, Hammad Ahmed, Najeeb Khatian, Shumaila Usman, Uzair Nisar, Noor Ain, Yamna Khurshid, Syed Ali

“…Afterward, the cognitive (Morris Water Maze), liver (LFT), and kidney (Creatinine) functioning were evaluated. The expression of genes of interest (TNF-α, RAGE, BACE, Glyoxalase, and VEGF) were estimated (qPCR) in the liver, brain, and kidney along with histopathology (H&E staining). …”
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ATRX, OLIG2, MGMT, and IDH2 in Glioblastoma: Essential Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Significance by Andrea Pop-Crisan, Radu Pirlog, Lavinia-Lorena Pruteanu, Constantin Busuioc, Ovidiu-Laurean Pop, Deo Prakash Pandey, Cornelia Braicu, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe

“…However, their specific expression patterns and functional roles in GBM remain incompletely understood. …”
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Resistance of breast cancer cells to all-trans retinoic acid is associated with a decrease in the basal level of nuclear receptor <i>RARα</i> expression and induction of cytochrome... by A. D. Enikeev, A. V. Komelkov, N. V. Elkina, M. E. Akselrod, S. A. Kuzmichev, E. M. Tchevkina

“…Retinoic acid (RA) is a key regulator of cell differentiation and a critical player in such systemic processes in the body as embryonic development, immune system cell maturation and functioning, tissue remodeling and several others. This compound displays an antitumor activity due to its ability to stimulate differentiation, induce apoptosis  and inhibit proliferation of malignant cells. …”
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How does chronic unpredictable mild stress affect the number of mature oocytes? An experimental study by Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Margarita Maria Maramis, Jimmy Yanuar Annas, Reny I’tishom, Purwo Srirejeki, Sulistiawati ‎

“…Oxidative stress disrupts normal cellular functions, leading to reduced survival of antral follicles through increased glucocorticoids. …”
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Impact of high hydrostatic pressure on the cytokine profile and head and neck cancer cell behavior: implications for oncological safety by Julia Kristin Brach, Julia Kristin Brach, Vivica Freiin Grote, Daniel Strüder, Friederike Kalle, Anika Jonitz-Heincke, Rainer Bader, Marco Hoffmann, Marco Hoffmann, Agmal Scherzad, Markus Wirth, Markus Wirth, Stephan Hackenberg

“…Further in vivo studies are needed to validate these observations and confirm the clinical safety of HHP-treated materials.…”
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: a focus on the impact of interstitial cells of Cajal in disease development by Petru Radu, Mihai Zurzu, Anca Tigora, Vlad Paic, Mircea Bratucu, Dragos Garofil, Valeriu Surlin, Stefan Patrascu, Virgiliu Prunoiu, Ionut Simion Coman, Valentin Georgescu, Razvan Daniel Chivu, Florian Popa, Victor Strambu, Raluca Gabriela Ioan

“…Interstitial Cells of Cajal (ICCs) play a critical role in the regulation of gastrointestinal motility and have been implicated in various functional gastrointestinal disorders. Recent research indicates a possible association between ICCs and the tumor risk of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs). …”
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Donor – recipient selection using epitope mismatches in kidney transplantation by A. V. Vatazin, A. B. Vatazin, V. A. Stepanov

“…If a recipient with a functioning graft died, the observation was censored. …”
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Variation of the encoding hyaluronic receptors Hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor (rs299295) and Stabilin-2 (rs2271637) genes with prostate neoplasms risk: A case-control and in... by Hayder Abdulhadi Saleh Albdairi, Abasalt Hosseinzadeh Colagar

“…Materials and Methods: This study was conducted based on a case-control and in silico approach. …”
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Xanthohumol ameliorates diabetic kidney disease through suppression of renal fibrosis by regulating SNHG10/miR-378b by Jian Hao, Hui Li, Weimin Yu

“…The relationship between lncRNA SNHG10 and miR-378b was confirmed by luciferase reporter assay.ResultsXanthohumol effectively improves DN-stimulated kidney structural and functional abnormalities. LncRNA SNHG10 was downregulated in the renal tissues of DN mice and HG induced HK-2 cells, while this inhibition was reversed by xanthohumol treatment. …”
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Smartphone dependence, addiction, and insomnia among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Virgilio E Failoc-Rojas, Alicia Torres-Mera, Darwin A León-Figueroa, David Lira, Flor M Santander-Hernández, Miguel A Guevara-Morales, Cristian Díaz-Vélez, Mario J Valladares-Garrido

“…In this study, "dependence" refers to subclinical, yet compulsive, smartphone use, while "addiction" denotes a more severe behavioral disruption involving loss of control and functional impairment.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>This was a secondary cross-sectional study of a cohort of medical students from Piura (Peru) during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. …”
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Hip-spine syndrome: Diagnostic difficulties by A. A. Kargaltsev, M. A. Makarov, S. A. Makarov, A. M. Lila

“…We used Harris Hip Score, Oswestry Disability Index and Visual Analogue Score to determine hip and lumbar spine functional status and pain level.Results. Patients with HSS had higher (p&lt;0.05) pain levels (76.5±9.1 mm) than patients with hip (68.3±7.9 mm) or lumbar spine pathology (67.4±7.9 mm). …”
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Frequency and clinical and laboratory features of ankylosing spondylitis with secondary AA-amyloidosis by Ksenia V. Sakharova, Svetlana O. Krasnenko, Anastasia E. Dimitreva, Shandor F. Erdes

“…Patients’ disease activity and functional status were assessed according to the Russian expert recommendations. …”
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NATURE AND FEATURES OF OCCLUSIVE INTERFERENCES IN PATIENTS WITH TEMPOMANDIBULAR DISORDERS AND STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO THEIR TREATMENT by A.Yu. Fetsych, T.I. Pupin

“… Based on the presented retrospective and modern literature data on the stages of development of the theory of temporomandibular disorders, methods of diagnosis and treatment of patients with this pathology, it is evident that there is a need to develop an algorithm for the examination of patients, with the aim of identifying the general picture of the pathology, which makes it possible to assess the condition and functioning of all the main anatomical formations of the chewing apparatus. …”
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Changes in the participation of Russia in the global financial architecture driven by geopolitical challenges and prospective evolution vectors of world finance by V. P. Akinina, I. O. Alimova, A. A. Petrovskaya, A. A. Krechetova

“…As part of the comprehensive study, the current state of the global financial system, the peculiarities of the functioning of national economies and their economic activity, as well as the features financial and economic development of Russia and prospects for the development were analyzed. …”
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Predicting the Mental Health of Undergraduate University Students in Northeast India with Academic Psychological Capital: A Cross-sectional and Descriptive Study by Fayaz Ahmad Paul, Indrajeet Banerjee, Arif Ali, Nurnahar Ahmed

“…Objectives: The present study aims to predict the mental health among undergraduate students in Northeast India with academic psychological capital. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive research study was conducted among undergraduate university students. …”
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The emergence of the Neolithic in Dobrudja (Romania) reflected by the osseous industry by Monica Mărgărit, Adrian Irimia, Valentina Voinea, Valentin Radu, Adrian Bălășescu

“…The functions of the bone tools recovered are correlated with the specific economies of these communities, being used in domestic activities for the processing of ceramics, vegetable fibres or wood. …”
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