Novel Insight into the Multiple Biological Characteristics of Polyamines in the Gut: From Structure to Function by Xinyi Yu, Shuzi Xin, Xiaohui Liu, Luming Pan, Weikai Shi, Yize Li, Hongli Wang, Xin Lu, Han Gao, Jingdong Xu

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Managing cognitive impairment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Saudi Arabia: what are the current practices? by Rayan A. Siraj, Ahmed M. Alrajeh, Mushabbab A. Alahmari, Fahad H. Alahmadi, Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Abdullah A. Alqarni, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Saeed M. Alghamdi, Turki M. Alanazi, Abdullah Alruwaili, Saleh S. Algarni, Abdulrhman S. Alghamdi, Tawah H. Alsindi, Mohammed M. Alyami, Faisal A. Alshehri, Talal Alshammari, Rehab Alhasani, Khalid Alrashed, Nawaf E. Sabir, Ataa F. Mesbah

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Primary healthcare professionals’ awareness of management guidelines for type-2 diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction in Indonesia: a focus group discussion during the COVID-1... by Setho Hadisuyatmana, Gulzar Malik, Ferry Efendi, Sonia Reisenhofer, James H. Boyd

“…Abstract Purpose Indonesia's national health system recognizes the interconnectedness of Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), erectile dysfunction (ED), and cardiovascular consequences; thus, it incorporates ED screening as a recommended practice within its national guidelines for T2DM management. …”
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Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis, Serum FGF-21 and Autophagy Markers in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled... by Tugce Ozlu Karahan, Elvan Yilmaz Akyuz, Demet Yilmaz Karadag, Yusuf Yilmaz, Fatih Eren

“…However, methodological limitations should be taken into consideration when interpreting the study results.…”
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An Assessment of the Feasibility, Patient Acceptance, and Performance of Point-of-Care Transient Elastography for Metabolic-Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD):... by Taranika Sarkar Das, Xucong Meng, Mohamed Abdallah, Mohammad Bilal, Raiya Sarwar, Aasma Shaukat

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> VCTE shows high diagnostic accuracy for fibrosis and steatosis in MASLD patients at the point of care. Future research should assess its implementation in fibroscan settings.…”
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High-sensitivity troponin I as a predictor of left ventricular dysfunction in the use of cardiotoxic anticancer agents for breast cancer in patients with predominantly low and mode... by V. D. Levina, M. G. Poltavskaya, P. Sh. Chomakhidze, A. A. Meshcheryakov, L. V. Bolotina, T. I. Deshkina, D. S. Valiulina, A. N. Gerasimov, O. V. Andreeva, A. A. Shmeleva, Z.Z.A. Fashafsha, A. R. Levshina, V. P. Sedov

“…An increase in hs-cTnI level before and during anthracycline thera py in patients with a low risk of cardiotoxicity has a prognostic value in relation to the development of left ventricular dysfunction. Hs-cTnI assessment should be performed before the start of therapy, and then starting from the 3rd course of anthracycline therapy in all patients, regardless of the risk of cardiotoxicity.…”
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Impact of metabolic dysfunction on treatment responses to nucleos(t)ide analogues in chronic hepatitis B: a retrospective multi-center REAL-B cohort studyResearch in context by Rui Huang, Dae Won Jun, Hidenori Toyoda, Yao-Chun Hsu, Huy Trinh, Akito Nozaki, Toru Ishikawa, Tsunamasa Watanabe, Haruki Uojima, Daniel Q. Huang, Takashi Honda, Yasuhito Tanaka, Philip Vutien, Sebastián Marciano, Hiroshi Abe, Masaru Enomoto, Masanori Atsukawa, Hirokazu Takahashi, Kunihiko Tsuji, Ei Itobayashi, Koichi Takaguchi, Pei-Chien Tsai, Chia-Yen Dai, Jee-Fu Huang, Chung-Feng Huang, Ming-Lun Yeh, Eileen Yoon, Sung Eun Kim, Sang Bong Ahn, Gi-Ae Kim, Jang Han Jung, Soung Won Jeong, Hyunwoo Oh, Cheng-Hao Tseng, Masatoshi Ishigami, Angela Chau, Tiffany Hsiao, Mayumi Maeda, Satoshi Yasuda, Makoto Chuma, Takanori Ito, Keigo Kawashima, Joanne Kimiko Liu, Adrian Gadano, Ritsuzo Kozuka, Norio Itokawa, Kaori Inoue, Tomonori Senoh, Jie Li, Wan-Long Chuang, Ramsey Cheung, Chao Wu, Ming-Lung Yu, Mindie H. Nguyen

“…Summary: Background: Metabolic dysfunction is associated with liver disease but it is unclear if it would impact responses to antiviral treatment in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. …”
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Association Between Uric Acid to HDL-C Ratio and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study [Corrigendum] by Zhu X, Yin H, Han J, Zhang X, Han Q, Sun W, Liu Y, Tao W, Liu X, Wang G, Li L

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Unveiling the hidden risk: a case of severe jaundice triggered by intra-aortic balloon pump after cardiac surgery by Han Wang, Zerui Chen, Liming Lei, Miaoxian Fang

“…If there is suspicion of visceral ischemia associated with the IABP balloon, immediate removal of the device should be undertaken to prevent irreversible adverse events.…”
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Factors predicting delirium among hospitalized older adults in an urban area, Thailand: A prospective cohort study by Duangrat Kaveenuntachai, Naphatthorn Prueksaanantakal, Pirunnapa Benyapad, Pratin Chinpinkleaw, Sirichai Jiojinda

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Cardiovascular markers of aging, and their role in coronary heart disease by G. I. Nazarenko, V. N. Anokhin, E. A. Kuznetsov, V. P. Glushkov, M. A. Negasheva

“…Vascular aging progression should be assessed for identifying young patients with high risk of myocardial infarction.…”
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Recent research on the role of urodynamic study in the diagnosis and treatment of male lower urinary tract symptoms and urinary incontinence by Yuan-Hong Jiang, Hann-Chorng Kuo

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Morbid Jealousy in Alcohol Dependence: A Cross-sectional Study in Hospital-admitted Patients at a Rural Tertiary Health Center by Harshal Shriram Sathe, Akanksha Nagnath Tamshete, Nitisha Pramod Shirbhate, Gaurav Pawar

“…Conclusion: MJ is highly prevalent among patients with ADS and is linked to specific psychological and clinical factors. Clinicians should consider these factors when assessing and treating patients with alcohol dependence to provide comprehensive care.…”
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Communication disorders in individuals with cleft lip and palate: An overview by Nagarajan Roopa, Savitha V, Subramaniyan B

“…When velopharyngeal dysfunction is suspected, the assessment should include at least one direct measure such as nasoendoscopy or videofluoroscopy. …”
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Communication disorders in individuals with cleft lip and palate: An overview by Roopa Nagarajan, V. H. Savitha, B. Subramaniyan

“…When velopharyngeal dysfunction is suspected, the assessment should include at least one direct measure such as nasoendoscopy or videofluoroscopy. …”
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Preeclampsia as a Risk Factor of Postmenopausal Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study by Pasquale Palmiero, Pierpaolo Caretto, Francesca Amati, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Maria Maiello

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Prior PE was linked to an increased risk of postmenopausal cardiac abnormalities, including left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction. A maternal history of hypertension was also more common among women with prior PE, suggesting a familial connection; PE should be acknowledged as a significant predictor of long-term cardiovascular risk, requiring lifelong monitoring and preventive measures.…”
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Pulmonary hypertension associated with neurofibromatosis type 2 by Hirohisa Taniguchi, Tomoya Takashima, Ly Tu, Raphaël Thuillet, Asuka Furukawa, Yoshiko Furukawa, Akio Kawamura, Marc Humbert, Christophe Guignabert, Yuichi Tamura

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Menorrhagia in inherited bleeding disorders in Iraqi women by Yusra Ghiath Yaseen, Elaf Zuhair Hmeed, Nidal Karim Al Rahal, Baan Abdulatif Mtashar

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Women are worse off in developing and recovering from temporomandibular disorder symptoms by Anna Lövgren, Simon Vallin, Birgitta Häggman-Henrikson, Flavia P. Kapos, Christopher C. Peck, Corine M. Visscher, Per Liv

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Systemic lupus erythematosus associated with multiple myeloma: Two case reports and a literature review by Li Lian, Kang Wang, Shengqian Xu

“…The serum monoclonal immunoglobulin level was elevated and extramedullary manifestations of renal dysfunction were common. Conclusions An elevated monoclonal immunoglobulin level or newly unexplained renal dysfunction occurring in a patient with SLE should prompt monitoring and further screening of MM, rather than treatment as a secondary manifestation of SLE.…”
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