Validation of the role of apolipoproteins in coronary artery disease patients with impaired kidney function for prognosis: a prospective cohort study in China by Zixiang Ye, Enmin Xie, Zhangyu Lin, Chenxi Song, Rui zhang, Haoyu Wang, Yongbao Zhang, Kefei Dou

“…Method A prospective cohort of 1,640 patients with impaired kidney function who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention in China was analyzed. …”
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Outcomes of Combined Distal Femur Plating and Retrograde Femur Nailing in Comminuted Distal Femur Fractures: Case Series of Seven Cases with 6 Months Follow-up by Sachin Kale, Shikhar Singh, Arvind Vatkar, Rohan Jayaram, Sonali Das, Ashmit Verma

“…Introduction: This study evaluates the functional outcomes of combining distal femur plating with retrograde femur nailing in treating comminuted distal femur fractures. …”
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Complete Stability Analysis for Delayed Economic Systems by Jun-Xiu Chen, Gao-Xia Fan, Xu Li

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Concurrent vs. sequential chemoradiotherapy: a survival boost for lung cancer patients by Jinbiao Xu, Qiao Ji, Jianxiong Deng, Feng Yu

“…The study also compared the rates of adverse reactions, radiation pneumonitis, and lung function pre- and post-treatment, including forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and FEV1/FVC ratio. …”
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Outcome And Etiology of Patients Admitted with Acute Viral Hepatitis At Naimat Begum Hamdard University Hospital Karachi by Abdul Samad, Adeel Ahmed, Muhammed Rehan, Syed Saif Ali

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Non-invasive estimation of left ventricular chamber stiffness using cardiovascular magnetic resonance and echocardiography by Ida Marie Hauge-Iversen, Einar S. Nordén, Arne Olav Melleby, Linn Espeland, Lili Zhang, Ivar Sjaastad, Emil Knut Stenersen Espe

“…Methods: Sprague Dawley rats with varying degrees of myocardial stiffness induced by aortic constriction (n=38) and healthy controls (n=9) underwent echocardiography and CMR at approximately 13 weeks post-operation. Imaging biomarkers of diastolic function were evaluated for their ability to predict the EDPVR slope from pressure-volume recordings using regression analysis and receiver operating characteristics analysis. …”
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Take charge during treatment: a protocol for a pilot study to evaluate the impact of exercise on cardiovascular biomarkers among black and white breast cancer patients undergoing t... by Natalia Do Couto, Mary Hidde, Georgios Grigoriadis, Rodney Sparapani, Matt Durand, Michael Widlansky, Courtney Jankowski, Madeline Berendt, Bethany Canales, Sarah Golus, Laura E. Norwood Toro, Purushottam Laud, Amanda Kong, Kent Hoskins, David Lewandowski, Shane A. Phillips, David D. Gutterman, Alison J. Kriegel, Kirsten M. M. Beyer, Andreas M. Beyer, Melinda Stolley

“…Assessments will be captured prior to treatment, post-intervention (16–20 weeks), and at follow-up/study completion (12–18 months post-diagnosis). …”
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Echocardiographic evaluation of myocardial structural and functional changes in patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease before and after kidney transplantation by M. Sh. Khubutiya, E. V. Shuvalova, O. N. Rzhevskaya, L. T. Khamidova, A. A. Ivannikov, Kh. G. Alidzhanova, A. G. Balkarov, I. V. Dmitriev

“…Kidney transplantation promotes normalization of structural and functional parameters of the myocardium through reverse remodeling with an improvement of its systolic function.Aim. …”
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Antimicrobial efficacy of methylene blue-functionalized graphene oxide-mediated photodynamic therapy against Enterococcus faecalis in root canal disinfection by Rizwan Jouhar, FCPS, Mohamad S. Halim, M.Res.Dent, Sayed A. Quadri, MD, Muhammad A. Ahmed, PhD, Faheem Shah, PhD

“…Abstract: Objective: This study assessed the antimicrobial efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using functionalized graphene oxide with methylene blue (MB/rGO) to achieve root canal disinfection against Enterococcus faecalis. …”
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Antimicrobial efficacy of methylene blue-functionalized graphene oxide-mediated photodynamic therapy against Enterococcus faecalis in root canal disinfection by Rizwan Jouhar, FCPS, Mohamad Syahrizal Halim, M.Rest.Dent, Sayed A. Quadri, MD, Muhammad Adeel Ahmed, PhD, Faheem Shah, PhD

“…Abstract: Objective: This study assessed the antimicrobial efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using functionalized graphene oxide with methylene blue (MB/rGO) to achieve root canal disinfection against Enterococcus faecalis. …”
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Development of the Eastern Partnership Policy: Mechanism and Problems of Implementation by Madyarbekova Aiym, Kilybayeva Panu, Abildayev Almaz, Suleimenova Gulnara

“…The methodological basis of the research was compiled on the combination of such methods as analogy, classification, historical, political, legal analysis, forecasting, statistical data analysis, structural-functional and comparative. …”
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Influence of socioeconomic status on functional recovery after ARDS caused by SARS-CoV-2: a multicentre, observational study by Pierre-louis Declercq, Vanessa Bironneau, Jean Dellamonica, Christine Binquet, Laura Federici, Gaetan Beduneau, Nicolas Meunier-Beillard, Thierry Vanderlinden, Marjolaine Georges, Paul Abraham, Bertrand Sauneuf, Matthieu Demeyere, Antoine Rivière, Caroline Clarot, Alexandre Ampere, Pierre Kalfon, Élise Redureau, Mehdi Bousta, Laurie Lagache, Béatrice La Combe, Martine Nyunga, Michel Ramakers, Walid Oulehri, Hugues Georges, Nicolas Delberghe, Gurvan Le Bouar, Arnaud-Felix Miailhe, Sami Hraiech, Marie-Anne Hoppe, George-Daniel Calcaianu, Stéphanie Gélinotte, Marie Labruyère

“…This study will also include an embedded qualitative study that aims to describe facilitators and barriers to compliance with rehabilitation, describe patients’ health practices and identify social representations of health, disease and care.Methods and analysis The 'Functional Recovery From Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Due to COVID-19: Influence of Socio-Economic Status' (RECOVIDS) study is a mixed-methods, observational, multicentre cohort study performed during the routine follow-up of post-intensive care unit (ICU) functional recovery after ARDS. …”
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Prediction of cardiac autonomic dysfunction using heart rate response to deep breathing test among type 2 diabetes mellitus by Sohini Raje, G. Arun Maiya, Padmakumar R, Mukund A. Prabhu, Krishnananda Nayak, K.N. Shivashankara, B.A. Shastry, Megha Nataraj, Shreemathi S. Mayya

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Discrete fractional calculus with exponential memory: Propositions, numerical schemes and asymptotic stability by Guang Yang, Guo-Cheng Wu, Hui Fu

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Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma in the Community of Pathumthani, Thailand by Narongkorn Saiphoklang, Pitchayapa Ruchiwit, Apichart Kanitsap, Pichaya Tantiyavarong, Pasitpon Vatcharavongvan, Srimuang Palungrit, Kanyada Leelasittikul, Apiwat Pugongchai, Orapan Poachanukoon

“…COPD was defined as having respiratory symptoms, a risk factor, and post-bronchodilator FEV₁/FVC < 70%. Asthma was defined as having respiratory symptoms and a positive bronchodilator responsiveness. …”
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Features of the assessment of the higher education system by A. A. Satybaldin, K. A. Kirdasinova, D. M. Mukhiyaeva

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A Prospective Exploratory Study of Functional Immunity Assessed by Pretreatment Interferon Gamma Release Assay in Relation to Different Systemic Therapies in Patients With Advanced... by Hsu-Ching Huang, MD, Han-Jhih Chang, MS, Chi-Lu Chiang, MD, Hsin-Yi Huang, MS, Yung-Hung Luo, MD, Yuh-Min Chen, MD, Tsu-Hui Shiao, MD, Chao-Hua Chiu, MD

“…Introduction: Predictive markers for chemotherapy and immunotherapy response in advanced NSCLC are limited, and no objective tool exists to assess immune function, which is critical for treatment outcomes. …”
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Boosting CO2 separation in porphyrinic MOF-based mixed matrix membranes via central metal atom integration by Nicholaus Prasetya, Hasan Can Gülbalkan, Seda Keskin, Christof Wöll

“…Instead of taking the traditional approach by functionalizing the MOF's ligands or varying the metal or metal-oxo MOF nodes, we harness the properties of metal atoms by integrating them as central elements within porphyrinic MOF linkers through a simple post-metalation method. …”
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Validation of Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training as an efficient and effective approach to treating warfighters with persistent cognitive complaints associated with mild... by Andrew J. Darr, Andrew J. Darr, Andrew J. Darr, Angela Basham, Angela Basham, Angela Basham, Jessica L. Ryan, Melissa Caswell, Melissa Caswell, Melissa Caswell, Juan Lopez, Juan Lopez, Juan Lopez, Jennifer Zientz, Erin Venza, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Sandra Chapman, Jason M. Bailie, Jason M. Bailie, Jason M. Bailie

“…Secondarily, participants completed the Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI) and Key Behaviors Change Inventory (KBCI) self-report measures of post concussive symptoms (PCS). Lastly, a cost effectiveness analysis (CEA) was performed directly comparing the relative efficiencies of the two CR interventions.ResultsMixed Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed a significant decrease in GDS scores from T1 to T3 (p &lt; 0.001, ηp2 = 0.217), irrespective of intervention type (p = 0.986, ηp2 = 0.000). …”
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Long-Term Quality of Life Among Intensive Care Units Survivors by Aljohani HY, Albarak NA, Alanazi TA, Alabdulsalam MA, Alzahrani RA, Algarni SS, Alotaibi TF, Alqahtani MM, Alqahtani MK, Ismaeil TT, Olayan LH

“…ICU survivors displayed notably lower scores in physical functioning (65 [IQR 55] vs 80 [IQR 45], p=0.00), limitations due to physical health (25 [IQR 100] vs 100 [IQR 75], p=0.00), limitations due to emotional problems (33.33 [IQR 100] vs 66.67 [IQR 100], p=0.00), less social functioning (62.5 [IQR 50] vs 75 [IQR 38], p=7.00), more pain 67.5 [IQR 45] vs 80 [IQR 33] (p=0.00), and general health (55 [IQR 25] vs 65 [IQR 23], p=0.00).Conclusion: ICU survivors experience significant HRQoL impairments exacerbated by prolonged ICU stays, highlighting the need for early and comprehensive rehabilitation services. …”
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