The effectiveness of dual-task exercises in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Begüm Ünlü, Aysel Yıldız Özer, İpek Özmen, Mine Gülden Polat

“…Abstract Background Central nervous system dysfunction is an extrapulmonary complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and brain function, particularly frontal lobe function, has been shown to deteriorate. …”
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Regulated cell death and DAMPs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in normothermic perfusion of transplant organs. Part 2: implementation strategies by Walter G. Land, Walter G. Land, Walter G. Land, Andreas Linkermann, Andreas Linkermann, Andreas Linkermann

“…If successful, this kind of therapeutic intervention should also be considered for application to organs from DBD donors. …”
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Renal insufficiency caused by TMEM216 gene mutation: Case Report by Lingjun Sun, Meiqi Xu, Xiaoying Deng, Xiaoyan Liu

“…Future research on TMEM216-related nephropathy should aim to further elucidate its pathogenic mechanisms and explore potential therapeutic targets to enhance patient outcomes and advance precision medicine.…”
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Evaluation and follow-up of cognitive functions in patients with minor stroke and transient ischemic attack by Deniz C, Celik Y, Ozdemir Gultekin T, Eryigit Baran G, Deniz C, Asil T

“…Conclusion: Neuropsychological tests, clinical findings, and imaging studies should be used to document the poststroke cognitive dysfunction. …”
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Relationship between Thyroid Function and Kidney Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Ying Zhang, Yang Wang, Xiao Jun Tao, Qian Li, Feng Fei Li, Kok Onn Lee, Dong Mei Li, Jian Hua Ma

“…High TSH was independently associated with decreased eGFR in type 2 diabetes patients without overt thyroid dysfunction. Our findings indicate that doctors who treat T2D patients should routinely measure the thyroid function.…”
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Usefulness of the Córdoba Equation for Estimating Body Fat When Determining the Level of Risk of Developing Diabetes Type 2 or Prediabetes by Marta Marina Arroyo, Ignacio Ramírez Gallegos, Hernán Paublini, Ángel Arturo López-González, Pedro J. Tárraga López, Cristina Martorell Sánchez, Tomás Sastre-Alzamora, José Ignacio Ramírez-Manent

“…However, recent evidence suggests that the adipose tissue composition and distribution play a more critical role in metabolic dysfunction than the total body weight or body mass index (BMI). …”
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Research trend of functional magnetic resonance imaging in diabetes mellitus research: a visualization and bibliometric analysis by Zongbo Sun, Yuanyuan Li, Xueli Qu, Luguang Wang, Shengyin Zhu, Xuejing Sun, Li Yang, Xiaonan Sun

“…Future investigations should concentrate on predicting and early diagnosing cognitive function in patients with diabetes mellitus using fMRI. …”
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Determinants of growth differentiation factor 15 plasma levels in outpatients with peripheral arterial disease by Emma Skau, Philippe Wagner, Jerzy Leppert, Johan Ärnlöv, Pär Hedberg

“…Conclusions: Circulating GDF-15 is more strongly associated with traditional CV risk factors, especially diabetes, LDL cholesterol, and physical activity than with specific indicators of atherosclerotic burden or cardiac dysfunction. To better understand the pathophysiological role of GDF-15 and its link to clinical outcomes in patients with PAD, future studies should focus on the metabolic processes involved in atherosclerotic disease.…”
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Dysregulated platelet function in COVID-19 patients by N. R. Gashimova, V. O. Bitsadze, L. L. Pankratyeva, J. Kh. Khizroeva, E. V. Slukhanchuk, K. N. Grigoreva, V. I. Tsibizova, J.-C. Gris, I. Elalamy, C. Ay, D. V. Blinov, V. N. Serov, A. D. Makatsariya

“…It should be noted that persistent thrombocytopenia is usually correlated with mortality being associated with thrombosis of the cerebral sinuses, splanchnic system, autoimmune reactions, as well as with administered heparin and vaccines. …”
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Acute hyperammonemic encephalopathy masquerading as postoperative delirium in a patient who underwent lung surgery: a case report by Chao-Qin Chen, Zhen-Ping Hu, Xu-Jie Ma, Xiao-Dong Tang, Xia Zheng, Yong-Xing Yao

“…Here, we describe a patient without obvious liver dysfunction who developed AHE after general anesthesia and was diagnosed with postoperative delirium. …”
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Cephalic Tetanus from Penetrating Orbital Wound by Eloïse Guyennet, Jean-Laurent Guyomard, Emilie Barnay, Franck Jegoux, Jean-François Charlin

“…When a patient presents with an orbital wound with ophthalmoplegia and signs of anaerobic infection, cephalic tetanus should be ruled out.…”
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A Novel Approach to the Symptomatic Management of Chronic Megacolon by Michelle J. Ward

“…Further prospective studies should evaluate the potential for this strategy to be implemented in a wider cohort of patients who are not responsive to existing treatments for chronic megacolon.…”
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Case Report: Hydronephrosis and nephrogenic adenoma secondary to Stevens-Johnson syndrome by Chuan Wang, Yidong Huang

“…Routine ultrasonography should be conducted to monitor the urinary system.…”
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Acute Thyroiditis in a Patient with Neck Trauma by Pearl Marian A. Peralta, Jeryl Ritzi T. Yu, Edrome F. Hernandez, Evangeline B. dela Fuente

“…This case increases awareness that trauma-induced thyroid dysfunction should be considered in patients with symptoms including, but not limited to, tachycardia and palpitations after a traumatic neck injury such as hanging.…”
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Treatment of posterior urethral distractions defects following pelvic fracture by Emilio Ríos, Luís Martínez-Piñeiro

“…Suprapubic bladder catheter placement under ultrasound guidance should be performed whenever a posterior urethral disruption is suspected. …”
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Neurocirculatory asthenia and mitral valve prolapse syndrome from a psychopathological perspective by Łukasz Grabowski

“…The most common psychological problems in NA and MVPS are anxiety disorders, and they should be corrected pharmacologically and by adequate psychotherapy. …”
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An overview of proactive monitoring and management of respiratory issues in ataxia-telangiectasia in a specialist and shared care pediatric clinic by Jayesh Mahendra Bhatt, Andrew Bush

“…If severe infections occur, one should be aware of other possible causes, such as aspiration. …”
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Toxoplasma Encephalitis following Tandem Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Vidya Kollu, Margarida Magalhaes-Silverman, Guido Tricot, Dilek Ince

“…Toxoplasmosis is a potential complication in allo-HSCT as well as ASCT recipients and should be considered in any post-HSCT patient with neurological dysfunction. …”
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The Difficult Differential Diagnosis for A Pediatric Patient with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome; A Case Report and Literature Review by Dilvin Çelik Ateş, Arzu Akyay, Zehra Şule Haskoloğlu, Ünsal Özgen

“… Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by bone marrow dysfunction, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and skeletal abnormalities. …”
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Kartagener syndrome, current data on a classical disease. Case report. by Sandra Viviana Gómez-Correa, Iván David Ruiz-Ángel, Luis Carlos Salazar-Díaz

“…Discussion: Differential diagnoses of KS should be framed in its possible causal relationship with primary ciliary dyskinesia and other diagnoses associated with secondary ciliary dysfunction, such as cystic fibrosis, immunodeficiency and anatomical-functional conditions with rhinosenopulmonary involvement. …”
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