Linear and volumetric parameters of left atrium in patients with isolated aortic stenosis by G. E. Gendlin, A. I. Kovaleva, E. I. Emelina, I. G. Nikitin

“…The time elapsed from the diagnosis to the date of the examination also differed: 0,5 (0,4-11,0)  years  in alive versus  7,0 (3,0-19,0)  years  in dead  ones  (p=0,004).  …”
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Diastolic dysfunction in late postmenopausal patients with undifferentiated connective tissue disease and hypertension by A. M. Shambatov, N. V. Izmozherova, A. A. Popov, I. F. Grishina

“…This cross-sectional study included 135 postmenopausal women, the median age of which was 68 years (65÷70,5 years). The anamnesis was collected using a standardized questionnaire. …”
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The Relationship between Attention and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Comparative Preliminary Study in Diplegia and Hemiplegia by mahrokh ghahari, Aliyeh Daryabor, mino kalantari, ashkan irani, zahra Shafiee

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study included 15 children with hemiplegia (mean age: 8.8 ± 2 years) and 10 children with diplegia (mean age: 8.5 ± 1.43 years) recruited from occupational therapy clinics in Tehran, Iran. …”
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Correlation between estimated GFR using serum creatinine and cystatin C-based CKD-EPI equations and measured GFR via Tc-99m DTPA scintigraphy in Pakistani population with chronic k... by Warda Ahmad, Tania Jabbar, Nayyar Rubab, Farkhanda Gillani, Muhammad Shahzad Afzal, Shahar Bano, Muhammad Babar Imran

“…Bland–Altman analysis further demonstrated that eGFRcys showed the best agreement with mGFR among the tested equations. Conclusion In the assessment of renal function using CKD-EPI equations, cystatin C-based formulas demonstrated superior correlation compared to creatinine-based equations in the Pakistani population with CKD.…”
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OUTCOME OF DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY CHILDREN: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT by Erum Afzal, Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad Khalid Iqbal, Kausar Aftab, Rubeena Muein

“…Most of the participants belonged to 3-6 years of age in both groups28(48.29%) and 51(52.04%) respectively. …”
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Determination of the frequency of sarcopenia in patients admitted with COPD diagnosis with the SARC-F survey by Çagri Besnek, Burcu Akkok, Hatice Sahin, Murat Sahin, Nurhan Atilla, Hasan Kahraman

“…Demographic data, symptoms, anthropometric measurements, pulmonary function tests, a 6-minute walk test, and blood parameters were evaluated. …”
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Metabolic syndrome, small airway dysfunction and the mediating role of inflammation by Qian Xie, Shishi Xu, Qin Wan, Nanwei Tong

“…We included 13,948 non-COPD participants, aged 40 years and with a pulmonary function test, from multiple communities (Longquan, Mianzhu, and Pidu), and subsequently followed up the Longquan community after 3 years. …”
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Lower Ipsilateral Hippocampal Integrity after Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study. by Pauline Schaapsmeerders, Anil M Tuladhar, Noortje A M Maaijwee, Loes C A Rutten-Jacobs, Renate M Arntz, Hennie C Schoonderwaldt, Lucille D A Dorresteijn, Ewoud J van Dijk, Roy P C Kessels, Frank-Erik de Leeuw

“…One hundred and forty-six patients underwent T1 MPRAGE, DTI scanning and completed the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test and were compared with 84 stroke-free controls. …”
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Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Type 2: Expanding the Phenotype of the Lebanese Founder Mutation p.Gly306Arg in the <i>SLC52A2</i> Gene by Jean-Marc T. Jreissati, Leonard Lawandos, Julien T. Jreissati, Pascale E. Karam

“…The median age of onset was 3 years. Diagnosis was achieved by exome sequencing at a median age of 5 years, as clinical and biochemical profiles were inconsistently suggestive. …”
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The feasibility and efficacy of coach-led virtual home-based cycling among individuals with cerebral palsy by Lisbeth Hoejkjaer Larsen, Lisbeth Hoejkjaer Larsen, Henrik Kirk, Jakob Lorentzen, Jakob Lorentzen

“…Efficacy was primarily evaluated using a functional threshold power test for cycling (FTP), the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and the Sit to Stand test (STS), assessed before and after the intervention, and secondly via self-reported questionnaires.ResultsThe intervention was demonstrated to be safe and feasible, with no adverse events reported. …”
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Cumulative blood pressure load and cognitive decline in older adults: An observational analysis of two large cohorts by Ying Xu, G. Peggy McFall, Lina Rydén, Johan Skoog, Edward Chang, Lucette A. Cysique, Katie Harris, Sarah Kedwell, Mei Ling Lim, Kaarin J. Anstey, Craig S. Anderson, Roger A. Dixon, Ingmar Skoog, Phillip J. Tully, Ruth Peters

“…Introduction: Cumulative blood pressure metrics may provide greater precision for measuring temporal risk exposure, especially in later life where data are mixed regarding associations of high blood pressure (BP) on cognitive function. We examined the relationship between greater cumulative exposure to high BP in later life and several domains of cognitive function. …”
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Perfil de fragilidad asociado a factores de riesgo cardiovascular de pacientes candidatos a cirugía cardíaca en un programa de prehabilitación by Juan Carlos Hurtado-Borrego, María Monteagudo-Santamaría, Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro, Carmen María Martínez-Bermúdez

“…Clinical interviews were conducted with each participant, obtaining demographic, health and functional capacity data through the handgrip strength test, timed up and go test, chair stand test and the measurement of maximum inspiratory pressure. …”
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Protection of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells using different preservation solutions by Julia H E Houtzager, Anne-Marieke van Stalborch, Charlotte Hofstee, Thomas M van Gulik, Jaap D van Buul

“…Donor liver preservation methods and solutions have evolved over the last years. Liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSEC) barrier function and integrity during preservation are crucial for outcomes of liver transplantation. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Effects of Rehabilitation Services on Symptomatology of Parkinson’s Disease-An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses by Zobia Farooq, Rayan Aboakel, Rabeaa Sahar, Zareen Akhtar, Tahira Irshad, Jennifer Geller

“…Sleep quality showed a moderate but significant enhancement, and respiratory function tests demonstrated positive significant effects compared to control groups.Conclusion: This review demonstrates that aerobic exercises enhance gait and offer neuroprotective benefits in Parkinson's disease. …”
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Real-world outcomes of spinal muscular atrophy treatment with onasemnogene abeparvovec in Croatia: a comprehensive case series and literature review by Ivan Lehman, Ivan Lehman, Matija Matošević, Lovro Lamot, Lovro Lamot, Branka Bunoza, Branka Bunoza

“…Onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi, an adeno-associated viral vector-based gene therapy delivering a functional copy of the SMN1 gene, has shown significant efficacy in improving motor function and survival rates. …”
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Variables asociadas a alteraciones cognitivas en una cohorte de personas sobrevivientes por COVID-19 en hospital de tercer nivel de México by M. Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Y. Rodríguez-Agudelo, F.J. Soto-Moreno, A. García-Santos, D. López-González, M. González-Navarro, F. Paz-Rodríguez, M. Chávez-Oliveros, S. Lozano-Tovar, K. González-Alonso, A. Castorena-Maldonado, R. Carrillo-Mezo, O. Marrufo-Meléndez, A. Gutiérrez-Romero, M. del Río Quiñones, A. Arauz-Góngora, S. Avila-Rios

“…Results: Sixty patients completed the study, 41 received IMV and 19 NIMV, with an average age of 57.11 years. 66% scored below 26 points on the MoCA test and 83.3% reported everyday memory failures (EMF). 85% showed impairments in at least one NPT. …”
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First Report from Colombia of a Urinary Tract Infection Caused by <i>Kluyvera ascorbata</i> Exhibiting an AmpC Resistance Pattern: A Case Report by Esteban Artunduaga-Cañas, Sinthia Vidal-Cañas, Valentina Pérez-Garay, Johnny Valencia-Ibarguen, Diego Fernando Lopez-Muñoz, Yamil Liscano

“…<b>Methods</b>: A comprehensive diagnostic workup was performed, including clinical evaluation, laboratory tests (urinalysis, complete blood count, renal function tests), and microbiological cultures with antibiogram analysis using the MicroScan WalkAway (Beckman Coulter, Brea, United States) and VITEK2 Compact systems (bioMérieux, Marcy L’Étoile or Craponne, France). …”
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The Effect of Resistance Training on Performance of Gross Motor Skills and Balance in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy by Ebrahim Zarrinkalam, Majid Ebadi Fara

“…&nbsp;The data was attained from a 10 meter walk test, Berg Balance Test, gross motor ability Section E, D and GMFCS tests. …”
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PO64 | A silent hemorrhage in the immuno-thrombotic chaos of antiphospholipid syndrome

“…At a predetermined time after discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy, serum cortisol levels and ACTH tests were performed and confirmed impaired adrenal function. …”
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The Role of Chest Radiograph, Procalcitonin and Moxifloxacin in Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer Patients with COVID-19 by Ikhwan Rinaldi, Abdul Muthalib, Pujo Astowo, Bambang Irawan, Nelly Susanto, Lingga Magdalena, Ilham H.R. Tulus Maha, Satrio Wicaksono

“…Here, we reported a-49-year-old-woman that was confirmed for COVID-19 by clinical manifestation, radiology profile, high procalcitonin concentration, and positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. …”
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