Assessment of the Abnormalities in Chest Computed Tomography and Pulmonary Function Test in Convalescents Six Months After COVID-19 by Katarzyna Guziejko, Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska, Robert Flisiak, Piotr Czupryna, Sebastian Sołomacha, Paweł Sowa, Marlena Dubatówka, Magda Łapińska, Łukasz Kiszkiel, Łukasz Szczerbiński, Piotr Paweł Laskowski, Maciej Alimowski, Gabriela Trojan, Karol Adam Kamiński

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The majority of chest CT abnormalities resolved within six months of recovery, regardless of SARS-CoV-2 variant or initial disease severity. Pulmonary function tests should be prioritized in post-COVID-19 follow-up, as PFT results in convalescents were comparable to those observed in the general population.…”
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Bioactive MXene hydrogel promotes structural and functional regeneration of skeletal muscle through improving autophagy and muscle innervation by Li Zhou, Haixia Zhuang, Xinyu Ye, Wei Yuan, Kai Wang, Donghan Hu, Xiangya Luo, Qiuyu Zhang

“…This work demonstrates that bioactive MXene hydrogel should be a promising candidate for complete skeletal muscle regeneration.…”
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Pulse pressure after thrombectomy predicts functional outcomes and mortality in acute ischemic stroke with large artery occlusion by Shandong Jiang, Zhongju Tan, Jianru Li, Peizheng Guo, Yuan Yuan, Jun Yu, Liang Xu, Xu Li, Xianyi Chen, Bing Fang, Lingling Yu, Jing Xu, Cong Qian, Chaohui Jing, Yunmei Yang

“…BP management strategies should prioritize reducing systolic BP and stabilizing PP fluctuations.…”
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Physeal distraction prior to excision of metaphyseal malignant bone tumors in children: Preserving joint function and limb growth by María García-Carrasco, Carla Carbonell-Rosell, Denisse G. Loya de la Cerda, Marius Aguirre-Cañadell, Roberto Veléz-Villa

“…Conclusions: Physeal distraction technique is an oncologically safe limb salvage procedure with good functional results, and it should be considered in the treatment of metaphyseal pediatric malignant tumors.…”
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High resolution soil moisture mapping in 3D space and time using machine learning and depth functions by Mo Zhang, Yong Ge, Gerard B.M. Heuvelink, Yuxin Ma

“…Furthermore, the analysis of variable importance highlighted the critical role of time-varying covariates. Future research should focus on optimizing depth functions and combining data-driven with knowledge-driven approaches. …”
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Prognostic value of heart rate deceleration capacity for functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: a prospective study by Huizhong Zhou, Huizhong Zhou, Jiaqi Zhong, Jiaqi Zhong, Changman Deng, Changman Deng, Xingde Wang, Yanhong Xu, Yanhong Xu, Jiajun Yang, Jiajun Yang

“…PurposeAcute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a leading cause of disability and mortality, with poor functional outcomes often linked to autonomic dysfunction. …”
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The Effects of Denosumab Treatment on Pain and Function Beyond Bone Density in Patients With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Prospective Study by Miao Zheng, Xiong‐Yi Wang, Ke‐Yu Zhu, Si‐Min Yun, Yi‐Ke Wang, Cheng‐Wei Weng, Dong‐Zhang, Qi Wei, You‐Jia Xu

“…ABSTRACT Objective Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) leads to bone loss, fragility, and fractures, causing pain and reduced function. Effective treatment should improve bone mineral density (BMD), prevent fractures, and enhance quality of life. …”
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Effect of compound kushen injection on immune function in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lixin Zhang, Guangyan Wei, Kaiping Wang, Xu Han

“…Chemotherapy and radiotherapy remain cornerstone treatments; however, they often lead to significant immune suppression and an increased risk of infection. Enhancing immune function in CRC patients is critical for improving clinical outcomes and prognosis.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of Compound Kushen Injection (CKI) on immune function and its role in mitigating chemotherapy-induced adverse effects in patients with CRC.MethodsWe retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of CKI on immune function in patients with CRC from eight Chinese and English databases, up until 31 December 2024. …”
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Morphological, functional and biochemical differences in cardiac adaptation to endurance exercise among male and female amateur marathon runners by Zofia Lasocka-Koriat, Zofia Lasocka-Koriat, Zuzanna Lewicka-Potocka, Zuzanna Lewicka-Potocka, Anna Kaleta-Duss, Nikola Bulman, Ewelina Marciniak, Leszek Kalinowski, Leszek Kalinowski, Ewa Lewicka, Alicja Dąbrowska-Kugacka

“…However, activities of high intensity such as marathon running may adversely affect cardiac morphology and function, especially in the heterogenous group of amateur athletes. …”
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Associations between bioaerosols, lung function work-shift changes and inflammatory markers: A study of recycling workers by Karoline Kærgaard Hansen, Vivi Schlünssen, Karin Broberg, Kirsten Østergaard, Margit W Frederiksen, Torben Sigsgaard, Anne Mette Madsen, Henrik Albert Kolstad

“…OBJECTIVES: We investigated associations between bioaerosol exposures and work-shift changes in lung function and inflammatory markers among recycling workers. …”
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Differential effects of aging, Alzheimer's pathology, and APOE4 on longitudinal functional connectivity and episodic memory in older adults by Larissa Fischer, Jenna N. Adams, Eóin N. Molloy, Niklas Vockert, Jennifer Tremblay-Mercier, Jordana Remz, Alexa Pichet Binette, Sylvia Villeneuve, Anne Maass, PREVENT-AD Research Group

“…MTL-PMC hyperconnectivity was related to early AD pathology and cognitive decline in APOE4 carriers. Future studies should investigate more diverse samples, nonetheless, our approach allowed us to identify longitudinal functional changes related to aging and early AD pathology, enhancing cross-sectional research. …”
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Evaluation and management of incomplete ovarian function suppression in premenopausal breast cancer patients receiving anti-hormone therapy by Ruchi Patel, Elizabeth Weil, Sara Bugamelli, Emma Carroll, Kylie Steinke, Erinn Stockhausen, John Burfeind, Colin Mooney, Janet Retseck, Deepika Sriram, Jutta Deininger, Angela Halbach, Maressa Sweeney, Sailaja Kamaraju, Lubna N. Chaudhary, Yee Chung Cheng

“…The Tamoxifen and Exemestane Trial (TEXT) and the Suppression of Ovarian Function Trial (SOFT) were two landmark studies, which showed adjuvant therapy with the aromatase inhibitor (AI), exemestane, or tamoxifen combined with ovarian function suppression (OFS) improved disease-free survival (DFS) among premenopausal women (Pagani et al. in N Engl J Med 371(2):107–118, 2014). …”
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The Impact of Rotational Malalignment Following Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fractures on Patients’ Functional Outcomes: A Prospective Study by Michail Vavourakis, Athanasios Galanis, Dimitrios Zachariou, Evangelos Sakellariou, Christos Patilas, Panagiotis Karampinas, Angelos Kaspiris, Meletis Rozis, John Vlamis, Elias Vasiliadis, Spiros Pneumaticos

“…Furthermore, our results indicate a possible relationship between rotational malalignment and mortality within one year. Future research should focus on creating a more detailed, functional evaluation system for the elderly and applying it to a larger sample to confirm these findings.…”
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Effects of Physical Exercise on the Body Composition and Functionality in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review by Daysa de Souza-Santos, Redha Taiar, José Alexandre Bachur, Luiza Torres-Nunes, Bruno Bessa Monteiro-Oliveira, Eliane de Oliveira Guedes-Aguiar, Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Anelise Sonza, Adérito Seixas, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous condition with airflow limitation and obstructive characteristics of respiratory function. In addition, musculoskeletal dysfunction and negative changes in body composition, among other comorbidities associated with this disease, result in a low quality of life. …”
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First experiences with the Fitmore® hip stem: Early results of the 16-month monitoring by Mladenović Marko, Micić Ivan, Stojiljković Predrag, Milenković Saša, Mladenović Desimir

“…The monitoring period was short though it should be continued and the results should be presented after 5 and then after 10 years. …”
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Comparison of biomechanical indices measured by ocular response analyzer between children and elderly: a systematic review by Hassan Hashemi, Fereshteh Shokrollahzadeh, Hadi Ostadimoghaddam, Abbasali Yekta, Mehdi Khabazkhoob

“…Biomechanical study of the visual system by ocular response analyzer investigates the inter-structural biological relationships, mechanics, and function of the visual system. This review aimed to investigate the changes in corneal biomechanical parameters with age and sex. …”
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Clinical analysis of antibiotic encephalopathy in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients(report of 10 cases) by JIANG Mei-hua, XU You-ping, HAN Zhi-wu, YAO Guo-qian, TAN Hong-mei, SHEN Jun, LI Jing, YANG Fang

“…Objective To explore the clinical features and prevention of antibiotic encephalopathy in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis(CAPD) patients.Methods Sixty-four CAPD patients using antibiotics were retrospectively studied from January 2008 to January 2014.Ten cases diagnosed as antibiotic encephalopathy served as observation group,and 15 cases out of the rest 54 nonantibiotic encephalopathy were randomly selected as control group.Significance was compared with ttest and x~2 test between two groups.Results The incidence of antibiotic encephalopathy was 15.6%.There was no significant difference in gender,plasma protein,electrolytes,and blood creatinine level between two groups(P>0.05).The patients were older,had more instances of cerebrovascular disease,and longer duration of dialysis and history of hemodialysis in observation group than in control group.The residual renal function was worse and peritoneal clearance was significantly lower in observation group than in control group.Beta-lactam was mainly used and the use time was over 3 days in observation group.Majority had good prognosis through complication prevention,and active treatment including adjustment of antibiotics and peritoneal dialysis prescription.Conclusions We should pay close attention to the management of older patients with cerebrovascular disease and avoid using the kind of antibiotics which easily entered blood-brain barrier and egested via the single channel.We should reasonably choose antibiotics based on residual renal function and detect adverse reaction,blood drug level,peritoneal clearance and pharmacokinetics feature.Patients once diagnosed as antibiotic encephalopathy were actively treated including adjustement of drug and peritoneal dialysis prescription.Hybrid renal replacement therapy was done if single dialysis was unsatisfactory.Hemoperfusion and hemodiafiltration were needed if the state of patients was severe.…”
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Development of the Composition and Technology of New Neuroprotective Drug Tablets Using Fractional Factorial Design by O. A. Terenteva, E. V. Flisyuk, D. Yu. Ivkin, I. A. Narkevich

“…Ideally, the medicine should helps restore lost cognitive functions and physical performance after damage to the central nervous system, and its use should improve the quality of life of patients and reduce the risk of complications.Aim. …”
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The efficacy and safety of pilates exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Kuayue Zhang, Yuan Li, Fanying Zhao, Xiaoming Xie, Shaoshuai Yan, Deming Kong, Wenshuo Zhang, Jun Zhou, Haoning Ma

“…Given the low study quality, high heterogeneity, and possible bias, results should be interpreted cautiously. Future studies should use standardized protocols, report long-term adherence, and assess mental health benefits.…”
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Information-Weighted and Normal Density-Weighted Haebara Linking by Alexander Robitzsch

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