The Proangiogenic Potential of Rat Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells with and without Cell-Sheet Induction: A Comparative Study by Xiaoru Xu, Shuang Song, Xiangdong Liu, Yuchao Zhou, Shaojie Shi, Guoqiang Zhao, Xingxing Wang, Xutao Chen, Wenshuang Zhao, Sijia Zhang, Wei Ma, Yingliang Song

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Study of the Functional State of the Proximal Renal Tubules in Patients with Asymptomatic Chronic Heart Failure in Dyslipidemia and its Correction with Simvastatin Treatment by V. Yu. Kopylov

“…To study indicators of epithelial dysfunction in the proximal renal tubules by determining the activity of organ-specific enzymes neutral α-glucosidase (NAG) and L-alanine aminopeptidase (LAAP), in patients with the initial stage of chronic heart failure in dyslipidemia, and the possibility of reducing with simvastatin.Material and methods. …”
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Risk of heart failure depending on the state of renal filtration function in patients with uncomplicated hypertension by A. I. Chernyavina, N. A. Koziolova

“…To assess the risk of heart failure (HF) depending on the state of renal filtration function in patients with uncomplicated hypertension (HTN) without kidney dysfunction.Material and methods. This cross-sectional screening clinical trial consecutively included 176 outpatients with uncomplicated HTN and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Physical activity, vasomotor endothelial function, and arterial stiffness by S. M. Noskov, A. A. Zavodchikov, A. V. Evgenyeva, A. A. Lavrukhina, A. N. Chamorovskyi, O. N. Prokopenko, V. S. Poletaeva

“…Vasomotor endothelial dysfunction (EDVD <10%) was registered in 65% and 50%, respectively (z=0,74; p=0,46), while increased IMT values >0,9 mm were observed in 55% and 15%, respectively (z=2,3; p=0,02). …”
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Atrial fibrillation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: prevalence, risk factors and prognostic significance by T. G. Vaikhanskaya, T. A. Dubovik, O. D. Levdansky, T. V. Kurushko, N. G. Danilenko

“…In patients with AF, initially more pronounced manifestations of right ventricular contractile dysfunction (TAPSE: 13,1±3,4 vs 15,5±4,6 mm; p=0,0001) and LV diastolic dysfunction (E/A: 2,9±1,5 vs 2,1±1,3; p=0,006; E/e' 15,6±6,9 vs 11,8±7,2; p=0,019), more dilated left atrium (left atrial volume index: 63,3±19 vs 50±18,7 ml/m2; p=0,006). …”
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Relationship between indicators of carotid artery rigidity and cognitive functions in arterial hypertension patients by N. Ya. Dotsenko, S. S. Boev, I. A. Shekhunova, A. V. Molodan, L. V. Gerasimenko, A. Ya. Malynovskaya

“…Material and methods. The subject of the examination was a group of 69 patients with stage II arterial hypertension, grade 2–3, not receiving any antihypertensive therapy or being treated irregularly, aged 51,38 ± 0,94 years. …”
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The forecasting power of the mucin-microbiome interplay in livestock respiratory diseases by Núria Mach

“…One of the first lines of pathogen defense combines the respiratory tract mucus, a highly viscous material primarily composed of mucins, and a thriving multi-kingdom microbial ecosystem. …”
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Placental chorioangiomatosis: a case report and literature review by Xixi Wu, Linbo Cheng, Shimao Zhang, Yu Lu, Tao Wang, Mi Su, Qinqin Yuan, Huisheng Ge

“…The placenta is a highly specialized temporary organ during pregnancy. As the hinge of material exchange between mother and fetus, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the fetus's intrauterine life and growth period of fetus. …”
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Factor fon Willebrand antigen in endothelium functional state assessment in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by M E Zapryagaeva, E S Mach, A A Baranov

“…The high concentration von Willebrand factor antigen in blood can serve a marker of a kidney pathology and dysfunction of endothelium at the pts of SLE…”
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Role and Place of Hyperbaric Oxygenation in Hepatic Failure by P. N. Savilov

“…Objective: to define the role and place of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) in the treatment and prevention of liver cell failure. Material and methods. The results of the author’s own studies and the data available in the literature on the impact of HBO on the functional state of the liver and the whole organism in liver cell failure were analyzed. …”
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AGE AND ARTERIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN MEN WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND LIPID METABOLISM DISTURBANCES by S. L. Petrosov

“…To assess arterial structure and function in men with arterial hypertension (AH) combined with dyslipidemia and obesity, in comparison to men with AH and normal body weight.Material and methods. The study included 205 men with the combination of AH, dyslipidemia, and obesity, as well as 42 men with AH and normal body weight. …”
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Rare Lung Diseases II: Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis by Stephen C Juvet, David Hwang, Thomas K Waddell, Gregory P Downey

“…It focuses on pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP), a disorder in which lipoproteinaceous material accumulates in the alveolar space. PAP was first described in 1958, and for many years the nature of the material accumulating in the lungs was unknown. …”
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Cognitive and emotional disturbances in adult patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 by E. K. Erokhina, K. V. Shamtieva, E. A. Melnik, D. O. Kazakov, S. A. Kurbatov, E. P. Pavlikova, O. A. Tikhonova, E. A. Mershina, V. E. Sinitsyn, D. V. Vlodavets

“…To evaluate the type of cognitive and emotional impairments in patients with different forms of DM1 and their impact on quality of life.Materials and methods. 60 patients with genetically confirmed DM1 were examined (average age 37.0 ± 12.4 years; 36 (60.0 %) of them were men). …”
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Rehabilitation effect on psycho-emotional well-being in women with surgically treated vulvar cancer: a randomised controlled trial by Blinov V. Dmitry, Antonina G. Solopova, Elena V. Gameeva, Nazim G. Badalov, Vsevolod N. Galkin, Mikhail A. Eremushkin, Alexandra M. Stepanova, Alexander E. Ivanov, Olga S. Gridasova

“…Surgical treatment of vulvar cancer (VC) entails mental and somatic disturbances due to pain, body image changes, and sexual dysfunction, which are closely associated with impaired social functioning and reduced overall quality of life. …”
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Clinical Effectiveness, Clinical Stability, and Effects on Serum Galectin-7 Levels of Dupilumab and JAK Inhibitors in Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Real-World, Single-Cen... by Akihiro Horie, Tomomitsu Miyagaki, Chikako Hiranuma, Mami Iijima, Yoshiaki Hara, Shinya Oba, Mina Hashimoto, Reina Omori, Tatsuro Okano, Takafumi Kadono

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> Both dupilumab and JAK inhibitors showed high effectiveness on skin inflammation and decreased a marker of skin barrier dysfunction within 16 weeks. JAK inhibitors improved patient-reported outcomes more quickly than dupilumab, but instability of effectiveness during 16 and 52 weeks was higher with JAK inhibitors.…”
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Evaluation of Integrated Arterial Filter Oxygenator vs. External Arterial Filters on Clinical Outcomes and Neurocognitive Function in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Rando... by Vishal Vinayak Bhende, Mathangi Krishnakumar, Dushyantkumar Mukundbhai Parmar, Arunkumar Ghanshyambhai Rudakiya, Tanishq Shashikant Sharma, Amit Kumar, Paresh Dilip Nerurkar, Saptak Piyush Mankad, Mamta Roshan Patel

“…Neurological complications post‐cardiac surgery can result from reduced cerebral blood flow, embolic materials, and other factors, including anesthesia. …”
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Genetic Screening for Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the Population of Cammarata and San Giovanni Gemini Through Red Flags and Registry Archives by Vincenzo Di Stefano, Christian Messina, Antonia Pignolo, Fiore Pecoraro, Ivana Cutrò, Paolo Alonge, Nicasio Rini, Umberto Quartetti, Vito Lo Bue, Eugenia Borgione, Filippo Brighina

“…In this study, we propose a genetic screening model based on predefined “red flags” followed by “cascading screening” on first-degree relatives of patients who tested positive. <b>Materials and methods</b>: After obtaining written informed consent, genetic testing on salivary swabs was performed in individuals who met at least two major red flags for ATTRv (age > 65 years old, progressive sensory or sensorimotor neuropathy not responsive to steroids or immunomodulant therapies, recent and unexplained weight loss associated with gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis, bilateral or relapsing carpal tunnel syndrome, unexplained autonomic dysfunction) or one major flag and two minor flags (family history of neuropathy, ambulation disorders or cardiopathy, sudden cardiac death, a bedridden, wheelchaired patient without specific diagnosis excluding upper motor neuron diseases, infections, juvenile cardiac disease, ocular disorders, lumbar spine stenosis, biceps tendon rupture). …”
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Outcomes and risk factors of mechanical circulatory support by peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in heart transplant candidates needing urgent heart trans... by V. N. Poptsov, V. M. Zakharevich, E. A. Spirina, S. G. Uhrenkov, A. A. Dogonasheva, E. Z. Aliev

“…Before of VA ECMO these patients (n = 14) had more severe (p &lt; 0.05) hemodynamic disorders, organ dysfunction, electrolyte and metabolic disorders compared to patients TC successfully supported to HT. …”
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Resumption of Employment after Cervical Cancer Surgery: a 3-Year Follow-Up Study of Long-term Outcomes by Dmitry V. Blinov, Antonina G. Solopova, Elena V. Gameeva, Nazim G. Badalov, Mikhail A. Eremushkin, Alexandra M. Stepanova, Vsevolod N. Galkin, Alexander E. Ivanov, Saida A Akavova

“…However, surgical procedures can result in complications such as lymphedema, sexual dysfunction, and other physical and psychosocial disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life (QoL) and ability to return to work. …”
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Association Between Vertebral Artery Stiffness and Idiopathic Subjective Tinnitus: A Prospective Study by Ismail Aytac, Alper Yazici, Orhan Tunc, Rauf Gul, Yusuf Inanc, Koray Tumuklu

“…Emerging evidence suggests a link between vascular dysfunction, particularly arterial stiffness, and tinnitus. …”
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