Metabolic Activity Value in the Posterior Cingulate Cortex Using F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Brain to Predict the Severity of Alzheimer's by Aulia Huda, Achmad Kartamihardja, Budi Darmawan, Hendra Budiawan, Martina Wiwie

“…A cross-sectional study was done to 30 subjects suspect AD disease with aged 60 years and older. Characteristic data including gender, age, and education, MMSE scoring by psychiatrist, and imaging of F-18 FDG PET were established. …”
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Feasibility of replacing 99mTc‐DTPA GFR measurements with eGFR from cystatin C in individuals with spinal cord injuries by Tatiana Kristensen, Peter S. Oturai, Bryan T. Haddock, Fin Biering‐Sørensen, Christina Kruuse, Ulrik B. Andersen

“…In a subgroup of 26 participants, the test–retest variability of eGFRcys was assessed. …”
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The effect of endurance, resistance and concurrent training on respiratory capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by Ashkan Sohrabi, Samaneh Ebrahimi, Ehsan Arabzadeh, Mandana Gholami

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of three exercise-training programs on respiratory capacity and pulmonary function in patients with CF. Sixty CF patients (age 8–15 years, body mass index or BMI > 16 kg/m2) were randomly allocated to three experimental groups including: Endurance training (ET, n = 15), Resistance training (RT, n = 15), Concurrent Training (CT, n = 14) and control (C, n = 16). …”
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Does Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Hamstring Stretching Influence Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Endurance? by Altay Kosova, Omer Osman Pala

“…Hamstring flexibility was assessed using the Passive Knee Extension Test, and deep cervical flexor endurance was assessed using the Cranio-Cervical Flexion Test. …”
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Effect of Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy on Dementia and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Quasi-experimental Study by Pooja Motar Sublok, Mrunali Kerkar, Shivani Patil, Bhairavi Ugale

“…Introduction: Dementia is a chronic neurocognitive disorder that causes a decline in cognitive functions. As the global prevalence of dementia rises, non pharmacological therapies, such as Cognitive Stimulation (CS), have shown promise in preserving cognitive function and improving Quality of Life (QoL). …”
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Assessment Of The Impact Of Alcohol Intake On Cognition – A Cohort Study by Deekshitha Alla

“…METHODS: The study includes 30 alcoholic males without any comorbidities (experiment), attending the outpatient department and 30 healthy appropriate non-alcoholics (control) within the age group of 18-45 years of age. Assessment of alcohol intake is done using Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) questionnaire and cognitive assessment was performed using blinded Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to make it feasible for illiterates. …”
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Comparison of extrafine and non-extrafine inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting β-agonists as maintenance and reliever therapy in asthma: a randomized open-label crossover trial by Sang Pyo Lee, Sang Min Lee, Sung-Yoon Kang

“…Assessments at each visit included the Asthma Control Test (ACT), Asthma Control Questionnaire, Quality of Life Questionnaire for Adult Korean Asthmatics, and pulmonary function test. …”
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Simulation and Experimental Assessment of the Usability of the Phase Angle Method of Examining the State of Shock Absorbers Installed in a Vehicle by Jacek Drobiszewski, Zbigniew Lozia, Piotr Zdanowicz

“…The authors have presented the computation results in the form of curves representing the phase angle as a function of the relative damping in the suspension system under test for the two medium-class cars. …”
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Randomized Controlled Trial: Preliminary Investigation of the Impact of High-Intensity Treadmill Gait Training on Recovery Among Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury by Tyler Shick, Courtney Perkins, Arco Paul, Melissa Martinez, Joseph Joyce, Katy Beach, Jeffrey Swahlan, Justin Weppner

“…Assessments included the 10-m walk test, 6-min walk test, Berg Balance Scale, five-times sit-to-stand (5TSTS), timed up and go (TUG), cognitive TUG, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) at day one, two weeks, four weeks, and a four-week follow-up. …”
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Optimization of the Offshore Wind Turbines Layout Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm by Ibrahim Abdulwahab, Solomon Andrew Onazi, Gideon Rimamfate, Akande Abdulwasiu, Abubakar Umar, N.A Iliyasu

“… Wind turbines have gained popularity as one of the efficient micro grid energy generation sources over the years. However, wind energy yield has been greatly impacted by the wind farm wake effect, especially when the size of the wind farm becomes very large. …”
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Protocol for evaluating the effects of integrating music with taekwondo training in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial. by Clare C W Yu, Kam M Mok, Emma Mak, Chun T Au, Dorothy F Y Chan, Stanley Wu, Raymond C K Chung, Matthew C K Ip, Simpson W L Wong

“…Furthermore, the evaluation will also cover the overall effects of the training program on gross motor skills, Taekwondo skills performance, executive function, psychosocial functioning, and behavioral problems.…”
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The Role of a Smartphone Application in Monitoring the Risk of Hearing Loss Associated with Personal Listening Devices in Young Adults by Deniz Tuz, Selin Sariçamlik, Ceren Bodur, Gülce Kirazli, Pelin Piştav Akmeşe

“…SSQ scores were compared between groups using the Mann–Whitney U test. The correlation between average PLD sound levels and SSQ scores was analyzed using the Spearman’s test. …”
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Association of serum vitamin D levels and dietary vitamin D intake with latent tuberculosis infection and long-term mortality: a population-based cohort study by Wei Hsu, Ming-Yan Jiang

“…This study investigates the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, dietary vitamin D intake, LTBI risk and mortality.Method We analysed data from the 2011–2012 cycle of the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, including 5286 adults (≥18 years) who underwent tuberculosis (TB) testing. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured using high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, and dietary vitamin D intake was assessed via a 24-hour dietary recall. …”
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Factors contributing to the delayed diagnosis of endometriosis—a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wenwei Li, Huiyan Feng, Qingjian Ye

“…Funnel plot analysis showed no significant publication bias (Egger’s test p = 0.57).ConclusionThe results indicate that diagnostic delays in endometriosis are a function of multiple factors, with key contributions from patient and provider-related barriers. …”
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Evaluation of wood volume in young eucalyptus trees with and without irrigation by Adriano da S. Lopes, Marcos V. Folegatti, Gabriel Q. de Oliveira, Eder D. Fanaya Júnior, Isabela B. Belchior, Kelvin R. M. Brito

“…Evaluations were performed during the first year of crop development in which five mathematical models were tested for estimation of wood volume (Berkhout; Koperzik & Gehrhardt; Exponential; Brenac; Hohenald & Krenn). …”
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Myopericarditis secondary to silent autoimmune thyroiditis: a case of severe thyrotoxicosis by Pavel Antonio Montes Hernández, Dylani Rosa Ávila Salcedo, Jorge Alejandro Ayala San Pedro

“…Coronary angiography demonstrated no obstructive coronary lesions. Thyroid function tests revealed suppressed TSH and markedly elevated free T4, with positive anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. …”
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Fatal Nonhepatic Hyperammonemia in ICU Setting: A Rare but Serious Complication following Bariatric Surgery by Gyanendra Acharya, Sunil Mehra, Ronakkumar Patel, Simona Frunza-Stefan, Harmanjot Kaur

“…Laboratory investigations helped to elucidate the etiology of the hyperammonemia most likely secondary to unmasking the functional deficiency of the urea cycle enzymes. Hyperammonemia in the context of normal liver function tests becomes diagnostically challenging for physicians. …”
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Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Presenting with Atypical Cutaneous Involvement and Diagnosis of ZZ Phenotype Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency by Mohamad Khawandanah, Teresa Kraus, Mohamad Cherry

“…Bleomycin was not given secondary to poor pulmonary function tests. His treatment was complicated after AVD with multiple pneumothoraces which unmasked the diagnosis of ZZ phenotype alpha-1 antitrypsin (ATT) deficiency. …”
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Changes in Hemostasis during Liver Transplantation in Children by D. I. Novikov, A. Yu. Zaitsev, K. V. Dubrovin, E. K. Bespalov, A. V. Filin

“…A single-centre, prospective, pilot study of coagulation test scores was performed in 20 children aged 0 to 11 years with hepatoblastoma after a course of PRETEX IV chemotherapy who underwent liver transplantation from a related donor.Results. …”
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Coronary Vasospasm While Treating Supraventricular Tachycardia: Is Adenosine Really to Blame? by Henry C. Quevedo, Jerson Munoz-Mendoza, Veronica Pinto Miranda, Rafael F. Sequeira

“…A 38-year-old male presented to the emergency department with palpitations. …”
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