Effect of Different Methods of Anesthesia on Surgically Created Arteriovenous Fistula by R. Koyš, B. S. Drobná, E. Drobná

“…Patient inclusion criteria included: age 19–75 years, ASA 3–4, weight 40–120 kg, BMI up to 40. Statistical treatment of data included Mann-Whitney exact test, Fisher's test, t-test, Shapiro–Wilk normality test.Results. …”
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High-normal blood glucose levels may be associated with decreased spatial perception in young healthy adults. by Rima Abdul Razzak, Abdulla Faisal Alshaiji, Abdulrahman Ahmed Qareeballa, Mohamed Wael Mohamed, Jeff Bagust, Sharon Docherty

“…This study aimed at examining the effect of baseline blood glucose levels on spatial ability, specifically verticality perception on the computerized rod and frame test (CRFT) in young healthy adults. 63 healthy male medical students (age range from 18-23 years), of whom 30 were non-fasting outside the month of Ramadan and 33 fasting during Ramadan of the year 2016, were recruited in order to create varying degrees of glycemia during which verticality perception was carried out. …”
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Comparison of Minimally Invasive and Open Bunion Surgery in Older Patients by Allison L. Boden MD, Grace DiGiovanni BS, Seif El Masry, Scott J. Ellis MD, A. Holly Johnson MD, Matthew S. Conti MD

“…No difference was noted in Physical Function at 1-year post-operatively for the open group or between groups (Table 1). …”
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Postpartum depression and thyroid dysfunction– should pregnant women be screened for thyroid disorders? by Anca A. Simionescu, Erika Marin

“…Depression was assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) - one of the most widely used measures in detecting postpartum depression and anxiety. Thyroid function was measured using the commonly recommended thyroid laboratory tests. …”
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Analysis of IPO Underpricing Fluctuation: Empirical Study in Indonesia Stock Exchange by Mamduh M. Hanafi

“…This study attempts to analyze fluctuation of IPO underpricing in Indonesia market from 1990-2010. This research test three proposed hypotheses: changing risk composition, changing incentives alignment, and changing issuers objective function. …”
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Posaconazole-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency in a Case of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia by Ann Miller, Lauren K. Brooks, Silpa Poola-Kella, Rana Malek

“…The patient’s symptoms improved with initiation of hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone. One year after discontinuation of posaconazole, he underwent a repeat CS test which showed normal adrenal function with normal ACTH at 34.1 pg/mL. …”
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Severe rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure in an adolescent with hypothyroidism by Elif Comak, Mustafa Koyun, Bahar Kiliçarslan-Akkaya, Iffet Bircan, Sema Akman

“…After L-thyroxine therapy, thyroid function tests normalized, muscle strength improved, serum muscle enzyme levels returned to normal levels, and renal function tests recovered. …”
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Case Report: Hepatocellular adenoma due to long-term oral stanozolol administration by Ya-Nan Qin, Chang-Ming Tao, Tian-Tian Guo, Jing-Jing Liu, Wei-Chang Luan, Chun-Hua Liu

“…Throughout this period, he underwent regular outpatient follow-up assessments of blood and liver function parameters. While abnormal liver function was recorded on several occasions and treated with oral hepatoprotective drugs, no abdominal imaging test was conducted. …”
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Structural defect from the superficial lateral canthal tendon in two adolescent female patients: a case series by Doyeong Kim, Chulho Shin, Jihoon Byun, Kwangil Kim, Kyoungjin Kang

“…In the second case, a 16-year-old girl with a long-standing history of allergic conjunctivitis, habitual eye rubbing, and over five years of colored contact lens use, showed preserved eyelid position (MRD1, 5 mm; levator function test, 12 mm) and a positive canthal tilt. …”
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Utilization of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy with a Former Triathlete After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report by Christopher Keating, Stephanie Muth, Cameron Hui, Lisa T Hoglund

“…Physical performance was measured through the 30-second fast walk test (30SFW), timed stair climb test (SCT), 30-second chair standing test (CST), and the timed up and go (TUG). …”
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A FPGA-based Configurable Chassis Parallel Bus Technology by FAN Linbin, LI Miao, TAN Lei

“…The test results show that all functions are normal, indicating that the parallel bus technology completely achieve the functional design goal based on FPGA. …”
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METABOLIC SURGERY IN CORRECTION OF FATTY LIVER DISEASE by M. B. Fishman, V. E. Karev, V. Yan, D. A. Sokolova, A. I. Mitsinskaya, M. A. Mitsinskiy

“…The complete regression of NAFLD was noted in 43(81,1%) cases and signs of previous fibrosis were smoothed over in 6 patients (41%). Liver function tests have deteriorated at 6-month period, but tests improved to normal rates at the end of 1-year period. …”
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Relationship Between Household Consumption and Disaggregated Wealth Components in OECD Countries: Panel Data Analysis for the Period 2010-2017 by Ahmet Hamdi Yanık, Ahmet İncekara

“…The results of the Hausman test show that random effect estimators can provide more effective estimates, while the Swamy test shows that heterogeneity in slope parameters should be taken into account. …”
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Changes of the quality of life and efficiency criteria of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with stable coronary artery disease and preserved left ventricular ejection fr... by Yu.A. Borkhalenko, O.J. Zharinov, K.O. Mikhaliev, O.A. Yepanchintseva, B.M. Todurov

“…The physical tolerance was determined with 6-minute walk test; LV diastolic function parameters and the level of the brain natriuretic peptide were also analyzed. …”
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Semaglutide: an emerging treatment option for patients with obesity related HFpEF by Sanya Ashraf Khaskheli, Najaf Ahmed Rajpar

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The impact of rehabilitation on the quality of life of patients with vulvovaginal atrophy by D. M. Ampilogova, A. G. Solopova, D. V. Blinov, G. K. Bykovshchenko, S. V. Khlopkova, A. E. Ivanov

“…The study included 6 visits over 24 months, assessing QoL using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Modified Menopausal Index (MMI), Well-being, Activity, Mood questionnaire (WAM), Magnesium Deficiency Questionnaire (MDQ), and the Assessment Test of Magnesium Deficiency (ATMD).Results. …”
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A re-look at pollicization by Bhaskaranand Kumar, Ashwath Acharya, Anil K Bhat

“…It involves transfer of one of the fingers to create a new functioning thumb when it is absent. This elegant surgical technique has evolved over the 100 years from a simple, though unaesthetic transposition of digits to a complex procedure which demands an intelligent use of skin flaps, osteotomy and muscle balancing to create an almost normal looking aesthetic thumb. …”
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Complex regional pain syndrome by Sandeep J Sebastin

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PECULIARITIES OF DEVELOPING AN INVESTMENT PROJECT TO PROMOTE AN ENTERPRISE BRAND by Iryna S. Shkura, Kristina A. Stozharova

“…To implement the project in the first year of promotion, investment in the amount of 6 182.4 thousand tenge are required. …”
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Noninvasive ventilator prevents intubation in thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis-associated respiratory failure: A case report and literature review by Shu-Ya Hung, Wen-Jing Liu, Pei-Chan Wu, Mei-Chen Yang, Yao-Kuang Wu, Chou-Chin Lan

“…Laboratory investigations showed a serum potassium level of 1.2 mEq/L. Thyroid function test revealed the TSH level of 0.021 μlU/mL and free T4 at 2.01 ng/dL. …”
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