Radiologic evolution of biopsy-proven acute interstitial nephritis: a multimodal imaging case report by Euljo Jeong, Bong Soo Park, Il Hwan Kim, Jung Hee Son, Kyung Han Nam, Yoon Ho Lee, Yoo Jin Lee

“…This report presents radiologic changes after clinical improvement in a patient with acute interstitial nephritis (AIN). A 45-year-old female patient was referred for decreased renal function. …”
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A Case of Pulmonary-Renal Syndrome Leading to the Diagnosis of Legionnaires’ Disease by Erasmia Sabani, Pantelis A. Sarafidis, Antonios Lazaridis, Theodora Kouloukourgiotou, Konstantinos Stylianou, Afroditi Pantzaki, Aikaterini Papagianni, Georgios Efstratiadis

“…However, clinical and laboratory findings did not support this diagnosis; instead a careful evaluation limited differential diagnosis of the renal insult to acute tubular necrosis or acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) following respiratory infection. With lung function fully improved but renal function not recovering, a renal biopsy revealed AIN, a finding leading to further diagnostic testing and finally to the diagnosis of Legionnaires’ disease as a cause of this patient’s pulmonary-renal syndrome. …”
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Residual NADPH Oxidase Activity and Isolated Lung Involvement in X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease by Maria J. Gutierrez, George D. McSherry, Faoud T. Ishmael, Alexandra A. Horwitz, Gustavo Nino

“…Although the clinical picture and partially preserved oxidase function suggested an autosomal recessive form of CGD, genetic testing demonstrated a mutation in the exon 3 of CYBB gene (c.252 G>A, p.Ala84Ala), an uncommon X-linked CGD variant that affects splicing. …”
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Further Evidence on the Role of Thyroid Autoimmunity in Women with Recurrent Miscarriage by Natalia Lazzarin, Costanzo Moretti, Giovanna De Felice, Elena Vaquero, Dario Manfellotto

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the thyroid function, throughout a specific test, in patient with RM and TAI focusing on the hypothesis that TAI should be an indirect sign of a mild thyroid dysfunction. 46 patients with RM and TAI were included in the study. …”
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The effectiveness of body percussion rhythmic exercises on the balance and cognitive flexibility in the elderly by Najmeh Khakshour Moghadam, Fatemeh Rezaee, Behrouz Golmohammadi

“…Data were collected using the Sharpened-Romberg test, the Timed Up and Go test, and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. …”
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Modeling neurophysiological and psychomotor relevant criteria in children with motor dysfunction by Zh. L. Malakhova, A. M. Tynterova, S. V. Korenev, O. A. Tikhonova, L. A. Perminova, S. A. Botman

“…The examination of children in both groups included: analysis of the child’s life history, analysis of psychomotor development in the first year of life, analysis of morbidity in the first year of life, assessment of psychomotor development at the time of the study, electroneuromyography using stimulation and superficial electroneuromyography, as well as ultrasound examination of the lower leg muscles with assessment of the functional state and muscle density using fibroscan.For statistical processing of the obtained data, descriptive statistics were performed. …”
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The Significance of Density Measurement and the Modified Bhalla and Reiff Scores in Predicting Exacerbations and Hospital Admissions in Cystic Fibrosis Patients by Oğuz Karcıoğlu, Selin Ardalı Düzgün

“…We also investigated the effects of these measures on pulmonary function tests (PFTs). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This retrospective analysis involved adult cystic fibrosis (CF) patients who had thoracic computed tomography (CT) while in a stable clinical condition. …”
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Advanced lung cancer inflammation index is associated with mortality in critically ill patients with heart failure by Xiaoqian Sun, Xinyu Zhang, Rui Tang, Jiangyue Tian, Ying Li, Xiaoxia Hu, Ziru Sun, Anhu Wu, Jie Xiao, Mei Dong, Guihua Yao, Huixia Lu

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Utilizing physical educators to monitor muscular strength and neuromuscular control among children with varied recess time by G. Kate Webb, Yan Zhang, Deborah J. Rhea

“…The purpose of this study was to utilize the physical education setting to examine MusS and NC factors in the Fall and Spring (Time 1 to Time 2) of one school year in a predominately Hispanic sample of second-grade children who received 60 min or 20 min of daily recess.MethodsThis quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test study administered four MusS tests and one NC test to District 1 (N = 59) which received 60 min of recess daily (intervention), and District 2 (N = 49) which received one 20 min daily recess (control). …”
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Age-Related Changes in Corneal Deformation Dynamics Utilizing Scheimpflug Imaging. by Marta E Rogowska, D Robert Iskander

“…Slope parameters of the bilinear fit were then tested between the two age groups using Wilcoxon rank sum test and two-way non-parametric ANOVA (Friedman) test.…”
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THE EFFECT OF THE APPLICATION OF GARDENING MODALITY THERAPY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE OLDER PEOPLE by Ellia Ariesti, Emy Sutiyarsih, Anastasia Sri Sulartri

“…One way to optimize the cognitive function of the elderly is to use modality therapy. …”
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Successful Treatment of Bulla with Endobronchial Valves by Erdoğan Çetinkaya, Mehmet Akif Özgül, Şule Gül, Hilal Boyacı, Ertan Cam, Emine Kamiloglu, Mustafa Çörtük

“…When this 59-year-old male end-stage COPD patient was assessed, he was cachectic and lung function tests showed a FEV1 of 0.56 L (19% predicted) and a RV of 7 L (314% predicted), while 6MWT was 315 m and MRC dyspnea score was 4. …”
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Improvements in quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis receiving alemtuzumab in clinical practice: the LEMVIDA study by José Eustasio Meca-Lallana, Sara Eichau, Bonaventura Casanova, Elena Álvarez Rodríguez, Antonio Pato, Mireia Forner, Baldo Toledo

“…Conclusions These results indicate early and substantial improvements in patients’ perception of their QoL and functioning with alemtuzumab that were sustained over three years.…”
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Role of rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Zeinb M.M. El Dardery, Abdelhfeez Moshrif, Ibrahim M. Shalan, Yasin A. Gala

“…Results Regarding post-treatment pulmonary function tests, there were statistically insignificant distinctions regarding pulmonary function tests P value greater than 0.05. …”
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Evolutionary Search with Multiple Utopian Reference Points in Decomposition-Based Multiobjective Optimization by Wu Lin, Qiuzhen Lin, Zexuan Zhu, Jianqiang Li, Jianyong Chen, Zhong Ming

“…Decomposition-based multiobjective evolutionary algorithms (MOEA/Ds) have become increasingly popular in recent years. In these MOEA/Ds, evolutionary search is guided by the used weight vectors in decomposition function to approximate the Pareto front (PF). …”
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A systematic review and meta analysis of open label placebo effects in chronic musculoskeletal pain by Fredrik Borg, Filip Gedin, Erika Franzén, Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten

“…All studies included a follow-up between 3 and 12 weeks, except for one study that had a 3-year follow-up. With moderate evidence, we found that OLP as a stand-alone or add-on treatment had no effect on physical function tests, but concerning PROMs, there was low evidence for very small to moderate effects on self-reported physical function (SMD = 0.40, 95% CI 0.19–0.60) and small to moderate effects on pain intensity (SMD = 0.46, 95% CI 0.28–0.63) compared to treatment as usual or no treatment. …”
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Patient education status regarding peritoneal dialysis: a questionnaire-based survey study by Munekazu Ryuzaki, Shuji Inoue, Kohkichi Morimoto, Kaoru Wakabayashi, Ayumi Yoshifuji, Motoaki Komatsu, Kentarou Fujii, Ai Kato, Honami Honjoh, Shu Wakino, Kiyotaka Uchiyama, Hiroshi Itoh

“…The majority of facilities did not use cognitive-function tests when PD was introduced to older adults. …”
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Effects of Oral Doxofylline and Procaterol on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Crossover Study by Narongkorn Saiphoklang, Sarawut Panichaporn, Thiravit Siriyothipun, Pitchayapa Ruchiwit

“…Pulmonary function was evaluated using spirometry with bronchodilator (BD) testing and all adverse events were recorded. …”
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Associação singular de síndrome de Kallmann e cisto aracnóide da fossa média: relato de caso Singular association of Kallmann's syndrome and arachnoid cyst of middle fossa: case re... by Yvens B. Fernandes, Gil Guerra Jr, Sofia H. V. Lemos, Maria T. Matias, Benito P. Damasceno, Osmi Hamamoto, Ary Marconi Jr, Donizetti C. Honorato, José L. C. Marins

“…Laboratory investigation revealed pre-pubertal levels of testosterone and normal results of the combined test of anterior pituitary function, except for in GnRH acute and prolonged test. …”
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Novel causative RYR2 indel variant with exon and intron involvement inducing exon 13 skipping in a family exhibiting catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia by Ju Hyeon Shin, Taek Kyu Park, Sung-A. Chang, Shin Yi Jang, June Huh, Chang Ahn Seol, Chang Ahn Seol, Kyoung-Jin Park, Sung Hoon Kim, Duk-Kyung Kim, Hye Bin Gwag, Mi-Ae Jang

“…The proband was a 15-year-old girl who suffered a cardiac arrest during exercise and exhibited frequent premature ventricular beats on a treadmill test, which was consistent with CPVT. …”
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