Thromboelastography for the evaluation of coagulation function in patients with hepatic echinococcosis during the perioperative period: a retrospective study by Xing Zheng, Li Yuan, Bingxian Wang, Genkui Li, Jing Wang, Jide A, Zongzhao He

“…Compared with T1, APTT, R value, Angle and MA in observation group were significantly decreased at T2 and T3 (P<0.05); Compared with T1, PT, TT, FIB and K values had no significant changes (P>0.05).ConclusionThe coagulation function of liver hydatid patients was relatively low during the perioperative period, TEG is more sensitive to changes in perioperative coagulation function and can comprehensively understand the patient’s coagulation state.…”
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INFLUENCE OF COMORBIDITIES ON BLOOD ALDOSTERONE LEVEL IN CHRONIC HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED SYSTOLIC FUNCTION OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE by N. T. Vatutin, A. N. Shevelyok

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Functional characterization of conserved small open reading frames on the genomic RNA of sonchus yellow net virus by Mengxin Gao, Shuang Ni, Yaqin Wang, Zhenghe Li, Pan Gong, Xueping Zhou, Fangfang Li

“…Using the ORF prediction software ViralORFfinder, we found that SYNV genomic RNA (gRNA) might contain small putative open reading frames (sORFs). However, the functions of these additional sORFs remain largely unexplored. …”
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Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles templated by pyridinium ionic liquid for hydrophilic and hydrophobic drug release application by Nurul Syahira Zaharudin, Eleen Dayana Mohamed Isa, Haslina Ahmad, Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Khairulazhar Jumbri

“…Besides, by employing surface functionalization, the effectiveness of MSNs as drug delivery agent may also increase. …”
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A genome-wide association study identifies novel and functionally related susceptibility Loci for Kawasaki disease. by David Burgner, Sonia Davila, Willemijn B Breunis, Sarah B Ng, Yi Li, Carine Bonnard, Ling Ling, Victoria J Wright, Anbupalam Thalamuthu, Miranda Odam, Chisato Shimizu, Jane C Burns, Michael Levin, Taco W Kuijpers, Martin L Hibberd, International Kawasaki Disease Genetics Consortium

“…Investigation of functional relationships between the eight fine-mapped genes using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis identified a single functional network (p = 10(-13)) containing five fine-mapped genes-LNX1, CAMK2D, ZFHX3, CSMD1, and TCP1-with functional relationships potentially related to inflammation, apoptosis, and cardiovascular pathology. …”
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Unraveling the role of shrimp hydrolysate as a food supplement in the immune function and fecal microbiota of beagle dogs by Joana Guilherme-Fernandes, Carolina Barroso, Alexandra Correia, Tiago Aires, Timur Yergaliyev, Amélia Camarinha-Silva, Manuel Vilanova, António J. M. Fonseca, Sofia A. C. Lima, Margarida R. G. Maia, Ana R. J. Cabrita

“…Abstract The inclusion of protein hydrolysates from animal by-products in petfood may enhance the industry’s sustainability, while contributing to dogs’ health due to their nutritional and functional properties. However, inconsistent results of protein hydrolysates on gut microbiota, immune responses, among other health parameters, have been observed in dogs. …”
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Cardiac structure and function in anabolic-androgenic steroid users: a 16-year follow-up study by Sigrun Halvorsen, Dan Atar, Anne Rossebø, Tea Sætereng Fyksen, Jørgen Gravning, Paul Vanberg, Ole Jørgen Grøtta

“…In AAS users who discontinued use during follow-up, left ventricular remodelling and systolic function seemed to improve, even after more than a decade of AAS use.…”
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Prospective association of daily toothbrushing frequency and the prevalence of childhood functional constipation: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study by Masahiro Tsuchiya, Shinobu Tsuchiya, Haruki Momma, Ryoichi Nagatomi, Nobuo Yaegashi, Takahiro Arima, Chiharu Ota, Kaoru Igarashi, Yuichiro Miura, the Japan Environment and Children’s Study Group

“…Using the appropriate frequency of daily toothbrushing (twice or more) as a reference, the odds of functional constipation increased with decreasing daily toothbrushing frequency after covariate adjustments involving daily feeding frequency. …”
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The effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction process on techno-functional properties of protein from Moringa oleifera leaves by Muhammad Kamran Khan, Hamna Mazhar, Umber Shehzadi, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad, Muhammad Tahir Nadeem, Rabia Shabir Ahmad, Muhammad Imran, Waseem Khalid, Muhammad Imran Khan, Muhammad Zubair Khalid, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Emery Lenge Mukonzo

“…Under optimized conditions, the sonication for 15 min was suitable for obtaining approximately 128% more yield in comparison to the non-sonicated leaves. …”
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The songbird connectome (OSCINE-NET.ORG): structure–function organization beyond the canonical vocal control network by Andrew Savoy, Katherine L. Anderson, Joseph V. Gogola

“…This comprehensive digital map includes all known connectivity data, covering major brain superstructures and functional networks. Our analysis reveals that the songbird brain exhibits small-world properties, with highly connected communities functionally designated as motor, visual, associative, vocal, social, and auditory. …”
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First insights into functional and taxonomic changes after three years of simulated extreme events in wet grasslands by Arkadiusz Nowak, Sebastian Świerszcz, Marcin Kotowski, Grzegorz Hebda, Zbigniew Miszalski, Andrzej Kornaś, Wojciech Pusz

“…We found that the higher the hydration, the lower the species richness (more so at higher temperatures). In addition, we find that drought increases functional richness, mainly due to an increase in SLA and a higher proportion of forbs. …”
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Validity and reliability of telephone administration of the patient-specific functional scale for the assessment of recovery from snakebite envenomation. by Rebecca G Theophanous, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Fan Hui Wen, S Michelle Griffin, Victoria E Anderson, Michael E Mullins, Nicklaus P Brandehoff, Eugenia B Quackenbush, Sean P Bush, Eric A Toschlog, Spencer C Greene, Kapil Sharma, Kurt Kleinschmidt, Nathan P Charlton, S Rutherfoord Rose, Richard Schwartz, Brandon Lewis, Eric J Lavonas, Charles J Gerardo

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Although more than 1.8 million people survive snakebite envenomation each year, their recovery is understudied. …”
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Value of three-dimensional speckle-tracking imaging in assessing left atrial function in patients with cirrhotic cardiomyopathy by LI Siyu, ZHANG Yajun, JIANG Jia'nan, MA Jianmin, SUN Ruicong, HE Xiangqin

“…Conclusion Compared with conventional echocardiography, 3D-STI can provide more comprehensive data for left atrial volume measurement and functional assessment and help to achieve early detection of occult abnormal changes in the left atrium. …”
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Bacteriophage-driven DNA inversions shape bacterial functionality and long-term co-existence in Bacteroides fragilis by Shaqed Carasso, Roni Keshet-David, Jia Zhang, Haitham Hajjo, Dana Kadosh-Kariti, Tal Gefen, Naama Geva-Zatorsky

“…This study investigated the short- and long-term effects of the lytic phage Barc2635 on the functional plasticity of Bacteroides fragilis, a gut commensal. …”
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Metagenomic and physicochemical profiling reveal microbial functions in pit mud for Jiang-Nong Jianxiang Baijiu fermentation by Lianbin Cao, Hongmei Sun, Ziyi Xu, Xiaoxiao Xu, Guangchuan Shi, Jianqiang Zhang, Changli Liang, Tongbiao Li, Chaoying Liu, Mingcheng Wang, Shilin Tian, Enzhong Li

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IMPACT OF THE SECOND GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINES ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH POLLEN ALLERGY RECEIVING SPECIFIC ALLERGEN IMMUNOTHERAPY by O. I. Muradova, L. S. Namazova-Baranova, G. A. Karkashadze, O. I. Maslova, R. M. Torkhshoeva, A. Yu. Tomilova, A. A. Alekseeva, E. А. Vishneva, K. S. Volkov, T. A. Konstantinidi

“…For the patients in the main group of investigation the cognitive functions have been studied in 3 points. Results. The patients had changes in the attention and psychomotor activity more often, than in other conitive activity. …”
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Temporal Dynamics of Functional Connectivity in Temporal and Extra-Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Magnetoencephalography-Based Study by Suhas M.V, N. Mariyappa, Karunakar Kotegar, Ravindranadh Chowdary M, Raghavendra K, Ajay Asranna, Viswanathan L.G, Sanjib Sinha, Anitha H

“…<italic>Goal:</italic> This study aims to explore the temporal dynamics of functional connectivity in drug-resistant focal epilepsy, focusing on Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) and Extra-Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (ETLE), using magnetoencephalography (MEG). …”
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Fine-Mapping of Common Genetic Variants Associated with Colorectal Tumor Risk Identified Potential Functional Variants. by Mengmeng Du, Shuo Jiao, Stephanie A Bien, Manish Gala, Goncalo Abecasis, Stephane Bezieau, Hermann Brenner, Katja Butterbach, Bette J Caan, Christopher S Carlson, Graham Casey, Jenny Chang-Claude, David V Conti, Keith R Curtis, David Duggan, Steven Gallinger, Robert W Haile, Tabitha A Harrison, Richard B Hayes, Michael Hoffmeister, John L Hopper, Thomas J Hudson, Mark A Jenkins, Sébastien Küry, Loic Le Marchand, Suzanne M Leal, Polly A Newcomb, Deborah A Nickerson, John D Potter, Robert E Schoen, Fredrick R Schumacher, Daniela Seminara, Martha L Slattery, Li Hsu, Andrew T Chan, Emily White, Sonja I Berndt, Ulrike Peters

“…Our results support the utility of integrating data from comprehensive fine-mapping with expanding publicly available genomic databases to help clarify GWAS associations and identify functional candidates that warrant more onerous laboratory follow-up. …”
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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

“…This treatment focuses less on reducing symptoms and more on improving the quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy on the immune function and activity limitations in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. …”
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Investigating the causal pathways among psychopathological variables, cognitive impairment, and real-life functioning in people with schizophrenia by Luigi Giuliani, Francesco Sanmarchi, Armida Mucci, Paola Rucci, Edoardo Caporusso, Paola Bucci, Giulia M. Giordano, Mario Amore, Paola Rocca, Alessandro Rossi, Alessandro Bertolino, Silvana Galderisi, Mario Maj

“…Two PAGs were generated at baseline and after 4 years of follow-up to model the nature of the causal relationships linking psychopathology, cognition, and functioning. The study sample was composed of more than 600 clinically stable patients with schizophrenia at two time points. …”
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