Changes in the functional activity of thrombocytes in rats with experimental disruption of the periodontal connective tissue by V. F. Cheremisina

“…Sections 4–6 microns thick were cut on a sliding microtome and stained with hematoxylin-eosin and van Gieson’s stain. Results. Analysis of aggregograms revealed a decrease in the functional activity of platelets in rats with experimental periodontitis at aggregation inducer concentrations of 2.5 μmol/L and 10.0 μmol/L. …”
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Effect of Saengmaeksan on Fatigue, Liver Function, and Immunity Combined with High-Intensity Training by Shi Juan, Jae-Hoon Lee, Se-Jong Won, SiYeon Oh, Min-Seong Ha

“…These findings demonstrate that SMS intake can reduce ammonia, AST, ALT, and IgM levels, while causing an increase in IgA, which has a positive effect on fatigue reduction, liver function, and immunoglobulins in a high-intensity training or related environment.…”
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Modulation of vestibular function and receptor expression by experimental hypergravity in a rat model by Jin Sil Choi, Ji Eun Hong, Yoon Kun Jung, Kyu-Sung Kim, Hyun Ji Kim

“…These findings indicate that altered gravity influences the vestibular system by inducing both functional behavioral changes and molecular alterations in receptor expression.…”
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Impact of quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease on the progression of renal function by XIAO Xiao-fen, HAN Si-ping, WANG Xiao-qin

“…Objective To understand the quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD)at stages 2,3 and 4 without renal replacement treatment,and to identify its influence on the progress of renal functioa Methods We regularly assessed the quality of life in 138 patients wiht CKD at stages 2,3 and 4 from Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the serum creatinine levels were determined in two years.The gender,age,course of the disease,primary disease,blood pressure,height and weight recorded in all patients,and the body mass index(BMI)was calculated.The quality of life among the three stages was compared.All patients were divided into progressive renal function group and non-progressive renal function group.The basic information and quality of life were compared,and the risk factors for progression of renal function were analyzed by nonconditional Logistic regression analysis.Results ①The scores of all 10 dimensions on quality of life in CKD stage 4 group were lower than those in CKD stage 3 and CKD stage 2 groups,and there was significant difference in influence of symptoms,influence of kidney disease,physical function,social function,and physical energy(P<0.05).②The BMI was lower in the progression group than in the non-progression group(P<0.05).On the 10 dimensions of quality of life,the scores in the progression group were lower than in the non-progression group.There was significant difference in influence of symptoms,influence of kidney disease,kidney disease burden,physical function,emotional status,socioemotion,and physical energy(P<0.05).③BMI,influence of symptoms,physical function,and emotional status were risk factors for progression of renal function.Conclusions Quality of life in patients with CKD was declined along with the reduction of glomerular filtration rate,and that in patients with renal progress is worse.Influence of symptoms,physical function and emotional status are the risk factors for progression of renal function,suggesting the CKD patients may be in the vicious cycle of disease affecting quality of life and poor quality of life accelerating the progression of renal function.Concerning the quality of life in patients with CKD is essential.…”
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Myocardial 123I-MIBG Uptake and Cardiovascular Autonomic Function in Parkinson’s Disease by Akira Katagiri, Masato Asahina, Nobuyuki Araki, Anupama Poudel, Yoshikatsu Fujinuma, Yoshitaka Yamanaka, Satoshi Kuwabara

“…We investigated correlation between MIBC accumulation and cardiovascular autonomic function in PD. Methods. We performed myocardial MIBG scintigraphy, heart rate variability (HRV) analysis, and the head-up tilt test (HUT) in 50 PD patients (66.4±7.8 years; duration 5.5±5.9 years). …”
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Lubrication of dry sliding metallic contacts by chemically prepared functionalized graphitic nanoparticles by Suprakash Samanta, Santosh Singh, Rashmi R. Sahoo

“…X-ray diffraction and ultraviolet-visible, Fourier transform infrared, and Raman spectroscopy provide significant information about the reduction of oxygen functionalities on GO and the introduction of new functionalities in GO-ODA and GO-ANS. …”
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Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Function of the Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System in Rats by Xuemei Luo, Jie Xiong, Hong Cai, Runmei Zou, Fang Li, Yuwen Wang, Cheng Wang

“…Short-time frequency domain analysis was used to evaluate the heart rate variability (HRV) of all rats. …”
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Surgical stabilization of rib fractures improves survival in functionally dependent trauma patients by Yi-Yu Lin, Yi-Jung Chen, Chih-Po Hsu, Jen-Fu Huang, Ya-Chiao Lin, Ling-Wei Kuo, Chi-Tung Cheng, Chien-Hung Liao

“…Conclusion SSRF in functionally dependent trauma patients with multiple rib fractures and significant chest wall injury (AIS ≥ 3) is associated with a significant reduction in in-hospital mortality compared to conservative management, despite a higher incidence of complications and prolonged ICU LOS. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III-IV OROPHARYNGEAL CANCER by Vasif V. Rakhmanov

“…This was evidenced by significant improvements in QoL, particularly in terms of pain reduction and swallowing function, observed 6 months post-treatment.…”
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The Effect of Pulmonary Hypertension on Renal Function Dynamics in Left-Heart Failure Patients by Robert Dragu, Adrian Abramovici, Kasem Abu Zeid

“…This study aimed to examine the clinical and hemodynamic factors associated with changes in renal function in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to chronic heart failure (HF). …”
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Functional yogurt: An approach to fortify yogurt by polyphenols extracted from Bengal currant by Tonusree Pramanik, Md. Anisur Rahman Mazumder, Jannatul Ferdushi Jany, Sarif Istiak Akash, Afzal Rahman, Md. Khairul Hassan Bhuiyan

“…The addition of BAC to yogurt increased bacterial growth and enhances probiotic lifespan during storage periods. Sensory analysis highlights the potential of Bengal currant extracts and their uses in improving the nutritive and sensory qualities of functional yogurt.…”
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Effect of cold plasma processing on the immunoreactivity, structure and functional properties of peanut protein by Yuxin Wang, Jialu Shi, Jing Qian, Jinlong Zhao, Lili Zhang, Vijaya Raghavan, Jin Wang

“…The results showed that following a 25-min CP treatment, the immunoreactivity of PP decreased by 69%, with improved digestibility.The analysis of the secondary structure demonstrated a reduction of 2.32% in α-helix and 1.54% in random coil, accompanied by an increase of 4.12% in β-sheet. …”
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The Impact of Workplace Dust Exposure and Mask Usage on Pulmonary Function in Construction Environments by Sumardiyono Sumardiyono, Maria Paskanita Widjanarti, Farhana Syahrotun Nisa Suratna, Bachtiar Chahyadhi, Reni Wijayanti, Rachmawati Prihantina Fauzi, Yeremia Rante Ada’, Yunita Dwi Puspitasari, Reidiatama Aviano Agathara

“…The decline in lung function was smaller in mask users, with FEV1 (95% CI: 0.080–0.321) and FVC (95% CI: 0.071–0.404). …”
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NEK2 regulates B cell function and the severity of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis by Si-Ting Wu, Tian-Xiang Zhang, Zhirui Liu, Xueting An, Xiaoshan Du, Shu Yang, Ti Wu, Guanju Di, Jingshi Song, Bin Feng, Chunyang Wang, Chao Zhang

“…Collectively, these findings underscore an immunomodulatory function for NEK2 and highlight its potential as a therapeutic target in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.…”
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Effects of Iodixanol on Respiratory Functions during Coronary Angiography and the Role of Body Composition by Derya Guzel, Mustafa Gokhan Vural, Ramazan Akdemir

“…Our data suggested that diagnostic CA using iodixanol, an iso-osmolar contrast media, leads significant impairment in respiratory functions. Due to the persistence of these reductions even 2 hours after CA, ventilatory functions should be considered especially in patients whose body compositions or hydration levels are not within the desired physiological range.…”
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Real-Time DTM Generation with Sequential Estimation and OptD Method by Wioleta Błaszczak-Bąk, Waldemar Kamiński, Michał Bednarczyk, Czesław Suchocki, Andrea Masiero

“…The accuracy of the generated DTM was assessed using root mean square error (RMSE) metrics, with values ranging from 0.041 m to 0.121 m, depending on the reduction level. Additionally, statistical analysis of height differences (ΔZ) between the proposed method and conventional interpolation techniques confirmed the reliability of the new approach. …”
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Impact of Heat Stress on Ovarian Function and circRNA Expression in Hu Sheep by Jianwei Zou, Lili Wei, Zhihua Mo, Yishan Liang, Jun Lu, Juhong Zou, Fan Wang, Shaoqiang Wu, Hai’en He, Wenman Li, Yanna Huang, Qinyang Jiang

“…Concurrently, serum antioxidant levels were markedly decreased, including total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Histological analysis revealed a significant reduction in the numbers of primordial, primary, secondary, and mature follicles, alongside an increase in antral follicles (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Salvia sclarea L.-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles: characterization, secondary metabolite influence, and antibacterial activity assessment by Elif Arslan, Esra Yuca, Hüseyin Servi, Pelin Pelit Arayici, Semiha Erişen

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Impaired liver function: effect on paclitaxel toxicity, dose modifications and overall survival by Marieke Schmidt, Robin Vernooij, Merel van Nuland, Erin Smeijsters, Lot Devriese, Nadia Haj Mohammad, Thom Hermens, Julian Stammers, Christina Swart, Toine Egberts, Saskia Haitjema, Laureen Lammers

“…Previous studies have indicated a correlation between impaired liver function and paclitaxel toxicity, which may indicate dose reduction. …”
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Unflavored electronic cigarette exposure induces alterations in airway ciliary structure and function by Abdo Durra, Caroline Cherry, Coline Luo, Emily Hou, Andrew Frauenpreis, Arunima Purkayastha, Isabella Passamano, Sara Makanani, Kristen Castillo, Andrew Lund, Woosuk Choi, Chandani Sen, Rachana Chandran, Tammy Rickabaugh, Prashant Kaushal, Mehdi Bouhaddou, Eszter K. Vladar, Brigitte N. Gomperts

“…Phosphoproteomic analysis uncovered changes in phosphorylation of proteins involved in cadherin and actin binding and the Rho GTPase signaling pathway, which are all involved in cytoskeletal remodeling that may influence ciliary structure and function. …”
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