Paradoxical association of C-reactive protein with endothelial function in rheumatoid arthritis. by Michael V Holmes, Benyu Jiang, Karen McNeill, Melinda Wong, Stephen P Oakley, Bruce Kirkham, Phil J Chowienczyk

“…We examined the association of CRP with EDNO-dependent vasomotor function and subclinical measures of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis in patients with raised CRP resulting from rheumatoid arthritis (RA).…”
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EFFECTS OF TADALAFIL AND/OR SILYMARIN ON GONADAL FUNCTION IN ADULTS MALE ALBINO RATS

“…A controversy exist with regard to the effects of tadalafil and silymarin on gonadal function in animal species. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of tadalafil and/or sylimarin on gonadal function adult male rates. …”
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Structural and functional remodelling of left atrium in various localizations of myocardial infarction by K. G. Adamyan, A. L. Chilingaryan, L. R. Tumasyan

“…To study the dynamics of structural and functional parameters of left atrium (LA) in various localizations of myocardial infarction (MI), as a response to structural and functional remodelling of left ventriculum (LV). …”
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Effectiveness assessment of enterprise digital transformation based on the Harrington desirability function by Elena G. Shershneva, Olga A. Nosova

“…The paper aims to develop a methodical approach to the assessment of the enterprise digitalization efficiency based on multi-parameter data and constructing the integral Harrington desirability function. The authors recommend considering three groups of digital efficiency indicators: economic, social and technical. …”
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Enhancing the Understanding of the Concept of Function through Integrated Visual and Experiential Approaches by Ismet Temaj, Senad Orhani, Esma Canhasi-Kasemi

“…This paper aims to explore the impact of integrated visual and experiential approaches in improving the understanding of the concept of function among lower and upper secondary school students. …”
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Functional properties of the dietary fibers and their using in the manufacturing technology of fish products by T. N. Pivnenko

“…Consuming of fish products contributes both to the enrichment of raw materials with functional ingredients, as well as to the increasing in the efficiency of processing of raw materials, including underestimated and underutilized aquatic biological resources. …”
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Research process of radiation-induced synthesis and functionalization of covalent organic frameworks by ZHANG Mingxing, CHEN Junchang, WANG Shu'ao

“…Additionally, large amounts of COFs are singly built with bare aromatic skeletons without subordinate functional groups, making them difficult to utilize. …”
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Impact of blood pressure variability on arteriovenous graft function during hemodialysis by Quan Zi-lin, Song Li, Sun Chun-yan, Cui Dong-mei, Zhao Li-yan, Zhong Mi, Zhou Li-fang, Chen Ying-gui, Fu Xia

“…Objective To explore the effect of blood pressure variability（BPV）on the function of arteriovenous graft（AVG）during hemodialysis.Methods Clinical data of maintenance hemodialysis（MHD）AVG patients in December 2017 were reviewed.The major observation parameter was AVG power loss within 1 year after enrollment.Results A total of 49 MHD patients were enrolled.According to whether or not BPV was greater than a median of 17.0,they were divided into two groups of BPV≥17（n=25）and BPV<17（n=24）.AVG power loss was 80%（20/25）and 46%（11/24）in BPV≥17 group and BPV<17 group within 1 year of follow-up respectively（P=0.028）.Inter-group statistical difference existed in cumulative AVG patency rate at 1 year [HR（95%CI）=2.48（1.18～5.18）,P=0.012];multivariate analysis indicated that BPV factorial analysis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and abnormal hemoglobin level were independent risk factors for AVG power loss.Conclusion During hemodialysis, BPV is an independent risk factor for AVG power loss, especially in patients with diabetes, hypertension and abnormal hemoglobin level.Clinicians should pay close and intervene timely to minimize the occurrence of AVG power loss.…”
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Dapagliflozin effect on functional mitral regurgitation and myocardial remodelling: The DEFORM trial by Zhuoshan Huang, Rui Fan, Shaozhao Zhang, Junlin Zhong, Yiquan Huang, Peihan Xie, Shanshan Yin, Xiaomin Ye, Xinghao Xu, Rihua Huang, Zhenyu Xiong, Yue Guo, Menghui Liu, Yifen Lin, Suhua Li, Xiaoxian Qian, Jinlai Liu, Xiaodong Zhuang, Xinxue Liao

“…Abstract Aims Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) is associated with adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure, and current guideline‐directed medical therapy (GDMT) offers limited efficacy in managing FMR. …”
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Exploring the impact of heat treatments on the structural and functional characteristics of oak polysaccharides by Mahdieh Masoudpour-Behabadi, Hajar Shekarchizadeh, Mahdi Kadivar, Elham Asghari-Varzaneh

“…So, the principle aim of this research is to analyze the effect of heat treatment (100 and 180 °C) on functional and nutritional characteristics of oak polysaccharides. …”
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Network analysis of emotional symptoms and cognitive function changes in primary insomnia by Ling Xu, Wantao Ding, Hui Guo

“…T-tests, chi-square tests, Pearson correlation and network analysis were used to examine the mutual relationship between emotional symptoms and cognitive function in participants with primary insomnia.ResultsBoth immediate and delayed memory of the primary insomnia group was significantly worse than that of the healthy controls group, whereas there was no significant difference in long-term delayed recognition between the two groups. …”
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Microcirculatory function in patients with arterial hypertension, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus by A. P. Vasilyev, N. N. Streltsova, M. A. Sekisova, T. E. Savchuk

“…To assess microcirculatory (MC) function in patients with arterial hypertension (AH), AH and metabolic syndrome (MS), AH, MS and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2).Material and methods. …”
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Assessment approaches the common electricity market of the Eurasian economic union functioning by Nikolay N. Shvets, Daria A. Melnik

“…Based on the national approaches of the EAEU Member States to assessment of energy security, the article offers approaches for monitoring the functioning of the future common electricity market and relevant indicators, formed in groups on the basis of their influence on energy self-sufficiency, security of supply, energy efficiency of final consumption of fuel and energy resources and economic sustainability, energy security and efficiency of electricity trade for its development within the EAEU. …”
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Activation Effects of Polysaccharides of Flammulina velutipes Mycorrhizae on the T Lymphocyte Immune Function by Zheng-Fei Yan, Nai-Xu Liu, Xin-Xin Mao, Yu Li, Chang-Tian Li

“…A mouse model was thus used to examine potential effect of F. velutipes mycorrhizae on the immune function. Fifty female Wistar mice (5-weeks-old) weighed 15–20 g were randomly allocated into five groups. …”
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Network analysis reveals abnormal functional brain circuitry in anxious dogs. by Yangfeng Xu, Emma Christiaen, Sara De Witte, Qinyuan Chen, Kathelijne Peremans, Jimmy H Saunders, Christian Vanhove, Chris Baeken

“…We constructed functional brain networks and used graph theory to compare the differences between two groups. …”
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Osmotic laxative versus stimulant laxative in the management of childhood functional constipation by Areen Sarteep Fattah, Zaher Tahir Mousheer

“…All patients were suffering from functional constipation and fulfilled 2-3 ROME IV criteria. …”
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Involvement of Executive Functions in Idiom Comprehension: A Life-Span Perspective by Agnès Lacroix, Nolwenn Troles, Mélissa Burgevin, Camille Le Bescond, Virginie Laval, Audrey Noël

“…Objectives—Our aim is to investigate the executive functions involved in idiom comprehension. The understanding of idioms has largely been explored from a developmental perspective. …”
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JOURNAL AND NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING ZHURGAZ (1931-1938) TO THE HISTORY OF CREATION AND FUNCTIONING by A. V. Tantsevova

“…The purpose of the article was to recreate, on the basis of various sources, the history of the formation and functioning of one of the largest publishing houses of newspaper and magazine periodicals in the USSR – the State Journal and Newspaper Association (Zhurgaz) in 1931-1938. …”
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Effect of Training Exercise Program on Functional Outcomes for Patients with Hand Burns by Rawia A. Ibrahim, Eman S. M. Omran

“…Results: Showed that there was highly statistically significant improvement in patients’ knowledge score among the study group compared to control group, as well as there was an improvement in the function of hand and range of motion in the study group rather than in control group with highly statistically significant differences between both groups. …”
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Subgraphs of functional brain networks identify dynamical constraints of cognitive control. by Ankit N Khambhati, John D Medaglia, Elisabeth A Karuza, Sharon L Thompson-Schill, Danielle S Bassett

“…In this study, we use a quantitative approach to identify distinct topological motifs of functional interactions and examine how their expression relates to cognitive control processes and behavior. …”
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