Predicting Oncological and Functional Outcomes by Nephrectomy Type for T1 Renal Tumors Using Machine Learning Models by Dongrul Shin, Maisy Song, Jungyo Suh, Cheryn Song

“…Purpose Determining the optimal surgical approach for patients with T1 renal tumors requires balancing long-term oncological and renal functional outcomes. Using machine learning algorithms, we aimed to develop a model to predict both outcomes simultaneously, according to each radical (RN) and partial nephrectomy (PN). …”
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Body Image Concern and Sexual Function Relationship in the Postpartum Period: The Mediating Role of Sexual Self-esteem by Mahin Noroozi Dashtaki, Mohammad Sadegh Zamani Zarchi, Ali Hosseinzadeh Oskouei, Mona Baghbani Nader, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam

“…These changes may result in a re-evaluation of sexual function and related factors.  Objective: The main aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body image concern and sexual function with the mediating role of sexual self-esteem among women in the postpartum period.  …”
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Clinical Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Aesthetics, Retention, Function, and Comfort of Removable Complete and Partial Acrylic Dentures by Amal Qasim Ahmed, Rusul Subhi Hassan, Hussein Ali M. Hussein, Amenah Hafedh Khudhair, Nabaa Basim Alhusseini, Salah M. Ibrahim

“… Objectives: The quality of removable dentures (acrylic partial and complete) significantly affects patients’ quality of life, encompassing aspects such as aesthetics, function and the psychological well-being of individuals by restoring their smile. …”
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Associations of functional and biochemical parameters of endothelial dysfunction in postmenopausal women with a different state of carbohydrate metabolism by Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ruyatkina, Irina Sergeevna Iskhakova, Konstantin Yuryevich Nikolaev, Dmitriy Sergeevich Ruyatkin

“…Consequently, in the literature, there is no information about the function of endothelial vasomotion during occlusion. …”
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Practical application of the International classification of functioning during medical and social expertise of a child with cerebral palsy by O. V. Nazar, O. V. Hdyria, R. O. Moiseienko, V. Yu. Martyniuk, O. A. Vladymyrov

“…The aim of the work is to assess the degree of dysfunction and limitation in daily life activities in a child with cerebral palsy, to provide an expert opinion for medical and social expertise by Medical Supervisory Committee (MSC) in accordance with the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Materials and methods. …”
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Plant-Derived Exosomes: Carriers and Cargo of Natural Bioactive Compounds: Emerging Functions and Applications in Human Health by Sorur Yazdanpanah, Silvia Romano, Anna Valentino, Umberto Galderisi, Gianfranco Peluso, Anna Calarco

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Analysing the Functional and Structural Impact of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 Gene: An In-silico Approach by Rejitha Ramachandran, Saritha C joseph, kc Sajeevan, Shajee S Nair

“…Aim: To identify pathogenic missense SNPs in the human MMP3 gene and analyse their effects on structure and function. Materials and Methods: This was a record-based cross-sectional study performed using data retrieved from online resources. …”
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The Relationship Between Chest Wall Muscle Thickness, Pulmonary Function, and Prognostic Markers in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by Pelin Pınar Deniz, Sevgül Köse, İsmail Hanta, Pelin Duru Çetinkaya, Merisa Sinem Arslan, Erolcan Datlı

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between chest wall muscle thickness and pulmonary function test (PFT) results, as well as other prognostic markers, in patients with IPF. …”
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Gender differences in self-reported social functioning of patients with chronic coronary artery disease and affective disorders by E. V. Lebedeva, E. D. Schastnyy, T. G. Nonka, A. N. Repin

“…To determine gender differences in self-reported social functioning of patients with comorbidity of affective disorders (ADs) and chronic coronary artery disease.Materials and methods. …”
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The Impact of Frailty Indices on Predicting Complications and Functional Recovery in Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Comparative Study by Ekrem Özdemir, Oya Olcay Özdeş, Fatih Emre Topsakal, Nasuhi Altay, Esra Demirel

“…Outcomes included complications, reoperations, rehospitalizations, and functional results measured by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. …”
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The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy on the Immune Function and Activity Limitations in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Sepideh Shakernejad, Javad Khalatbari, Majid-Mahmoud Alilou

“…Materials and Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test, post-test design and a control group. …”
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Evaluation of Functional, Objective and Sexual Outcomes and Patient Reported Quality of Life After Anterior Urethral Reconstruction by Sabby Dias, Vijay Patidar, Rohit Namdev, Sandeep Kumar, Shivanand Prakash, Hari Shankar, Sameer Trivedi

“…Objective:To assess patient satisfaction and quality of life after urethroplasty using clinician driven and patient reported outcome measures.Materials and Methods:We prospectively evaluated fifty-one men with anterior urethral stricture who underwent urethroplasty. …”
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Minimally invasive and robot-assisted interventions in the treatment of gynecological malignant tumors: opportunities for preserving reproductive function by A. U. Khamadyanova, T. T. Gaev, D. O. Gatsoev, V. V. Andreev, A. S. Pazhitnova, E. O. Tikhonova, V. G. Kim, D. A. Talalaeva, V. V. Agapova, R. S. Botina, A. K. Yakovleva, S. D. Vasilieva, D. Yu. Bakulin

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Islet autoantibodies and residual beta-cell function in children with type 1 diabetes depending on age of manifestation by E. M. Romanenkova, I. M. Zufarova, D. Y. Sorokin, I. A. Eremina, E. A. Sechko, L. V. Nikankina, V. A. Peterkova, O. B. Bezlepkina, D. N. Laptev

“…Specific islet autoantibodies (AAbs) are the main diagnostic marker of T1D. Residual β-cell function, as measured by C-peptide, has repeatedly been demonstrated to be clinically important.AIM: To study the frequency and levels of residual C-peptide secretion and persistence of pancreatic AAbs in children with T1D with different duration and age of manifestation of the disease.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The levels of C-peptide and AAbs to ZnT8 (zinc transporter 8), AAbs to IA-2 (Insulinoma Antigen 2), AAbs to GAD (Glutamate Decarboxylase), IAA (insulin autoantibodies) were measured. …”
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Utilization of dexrazoxane in patients treated with doxorubicin: a retrospective, propensity matched analysis of cardiac function and toxicity by Zachary M. Neiman, Carlo S. Legasto, Alan K. Chin, Tiffany Guan, Brian C. Schulte, Brian C. Schulte

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Effect of cannabinoids CB1 receptors blockade on hemodynamic parameters and endothelial function at the immobilization stress in the experiment by S. V. Gavreliuk

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the response of hemodynamic parameters and changes in endothelial function in modeling of CB1 cannabinoid receptors blockade in chronic stress. …”
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The effects of vitamin B and D supplementations on autonomic functions and quality of life in children after vasovagal syncope by Tetiana Kovalchuk, Oksana Boyarchuk, Nataliya Balatska

“…Aim of the studyThe aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of vitamin B6, B9, B12, and D3 supplements in reducing symptoms and the frequency of syncope, improving autonomic nervous system functions, and enhancing quality of life (QOL) in children following an episode of vasovagal syncope (VVS).Materials and methodsThe study involved 68 adolescents with VVS who consistently took vitamin B and D supplements and returned for the examination after 3 months. …”
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Features of functional state restoration among military personnel after traumatic brain injury combined with acubarotrauma by A. V. Shvets, Yu. V. Podolian, M. I. Holinko

“…A discriminant model allows to reliably (P < 0.001) determine patterns of informative characteristics of functional state in patients with concussion and those who additionally had acubarotrauma on admission to the hospital. …”
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The relationship between systolic function and serum NGAL levels in patients with chronic heart failure of ischemic origin by V. A. Lysenko, V. V. Syvolap, M. S. Potapenko

“…To study the influence of tubulo-interstitial injury marker NGAL on systolic function in patients with CHF of ischemic origin. …”
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Metformin Activation of Sirtuin 3 Signaling Regulates Mitochondrial Function Improves Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment by An JF, Su H, Zhang CQ, Wang XT, Zhang GQ, Fu LY, Xu YN, Tao L, Shen XC

“…The expression levels of proteins related to mitochondrial function were analyzed using immunohistochemical staining, immunofluorescence double staining, qRT-PCR, and Western blot. …”
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