The Concept of Early Vascular Aging by N. V. Burko, I. V. Avdeeva, V. E. Oleynikov, S. A. Boytsov

“…Changes in hemodynamics and structural and functional properties of arteries during physiological and accelerated aging are presented. …”
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Critical role of alpha spectrin in DNA repair: the importance of μ-calpain and Fanconi anemia proteins by Muriel W. Lambert

“…Nonerythroid spectrins are proteins important in maintaining the structural integrity and flexibility of the cell and nuclear membranes and are essential for a number of functionally important cellular processes. …”
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Buddhist ordination as a culturally embedded model for improving diet, body composition, and sleep quality in overweight and obese adults by Phrarajvarjirayanamethi Chatchai Moosan, Phim On Suklaew, Charoonsri Chusak, Thanaporn Kaewpradup, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Sirichai Adisakwattana

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Multilevel Predictors of Bipolar Disorder Symptomatology: A Cross-sectional Study of Neurodevelopmental and Psychosocial Risk Factors in a Greek Clinical Population, by Andreas Zachariadis

“…Participants completed the CISQ-90 psychometric inventory and a structured questionnaire covering psychosocial, demographic, and behavioral variables. …”
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The search for the holy grail in cavovarus foot by Lucas Furtado da Fonseca, Rodrigo Cortes Vicente, Leonardo Fernandez Maringolo

“…Conclusion: Successful reconstruction of the cavovarus foot depends on a dynamic, intraoperatively responsive algorithm that integrates functional muscle assessment, sequential releases, and appropriate structural correction. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Egg Yolk Phospholipid Unsaturation and Its Impact on Neural Health in Alzheimer Disease Mice by Yuhang Sun, Yao Wu, Bing Fang, Jingyu Li, Yue Liu, Haina Gao, Ming Zhang

“…The fatty acid composition of PC, especially the ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), may be a critical determinant of their structural and functional roles. This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the unsaturation levels of egg yolk PC and their impact on neurological health in a murine model of AD. …”
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MMPI-2: Cluster Analysis of Personality Profiles in Perinatal Depression—Preliminary Evidence by Valentina Meuti, Isabella Marini, Alessandra Grillo, Marco Lauriola, Carlo Leone, Nicoletta Giacchetti, Franca Aceti

“…The first cluster (39.5%) collects structures of personality with prevalent obsessive or dependent functioning tending to develop a “psychasthenic” depression; the third cluster (13.95%) includes women with prevalent borderline functioning tending to develop “dysphoric” depression; the second cluster (46.5%) shows a normal profile with a “defensive” attitude, probably due to the presence of defense mechanisms or to the fear of stigma. …”
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Quality of Life Following High-Intensity Rehabilitation Programme After Total Knee Arthroplasties by Khalid H. Alzahrani, Dhuha A. Al Hazmi, Shahad S. Al Juaid, Abdan Bin Sayeed, Ibrahim Alramadhani, Mazen M. Tayeb, Rabab S. Zaghlol

“…Assessments of QoL and function were conducted preoperatively and at 4,12, and 24 weeks postoperatively using the Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), 12-Item ShortForm Health Survey (SF-12) and Barthel Index.Results: Significant improvements were observed in pain, stiffness, physical function, and overall QoL at all post-intervention time points (p<0.05). …”
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Cumulative health burden and adjustment challenges following road traffic injuries: a controlled prospective study by Ilaria Pozzato, Yvonne Tran, Mohit Arora, Candice McBain, James W. Middleton, Ian D. Cameron, Ashley Craig

“…The ICF Components—Impairments in Body Functions and Structures, Limitations in Activity, Restrictions to Participation, Environmental and Personal Contextual Factors—were used to link and categorize data and compare outcomes, allowing comprehensive evaluation of RTI-related burden and adjustment challenges. …”
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Investigating family members’ experiences of the implementation and effectiveness of a youth-focused suicide aftercare service: a qualitative study by Marianne Webb, Hannah Richards, Michelle Lamblin, Dzenana Kartal, Pemma Davies, Natasha Swingler, Jo Robinson

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 parents of a young person who had been discharged from a youth-focused assertive suicide aftercare service, guided by the Research, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. …”
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Look at My Body: It Tells of Suffering—Understanding Psychiatric Pathology in Patients Who Suffer from Headaches, Restrictive Eating Disorders, or Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries (NSSIs... by Diletta Cristina Pratile, Marika Orlandi, Adriana Carpani, Martina Maria Mensi

“…<b>Methods</b>: Sixty adolescent patients (51 female; mean age = 15.34 ± 1.80) were divided into three groups: headaches, restrictive eating disorders, and NSSI, and assessed for differences in symptoms, cognitive performance, personality, functioning, and illness severity using semi-structured interviews, clinician-based scales, and performance-based tests like the Rorschach inkblot test, according to the Rorschach Performance Assessment System (R-PAS). …”
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SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS AFTER MODULAR ENDOPROSTHETICS IN PATIENTS WITH ACETABULAR TUMOR by G. D. Iluridze, V. Yu. Karpenko, V. A. Derzhavin, A. V. Bukharov

“…This, in turn, leads to repeated surgical interventions, namely to remove metal structures, or to perform a crippling operation.Purpose. …”
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Gamification of Incentive Spirometry in Trauma Patients: Protocol for a Prospective, Observational Feasibility Study by Areen Al-Dhoon, Arthur Grimes, Carma Goldstein, Peter Spronk, R Shayn Martin, Aarti Sarwal

“…While preliminary observations related to potential clinical efficacy (eg, respiratory function and adherence) are of interest, structured clinical or physiological end points are not included in this protocol for a pilot study and are planned for future trials. …”
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Features and Outcomes of Penetrating Keratoplasty in Combined Opto-reconstructive Surgery for Combat Eye Injury and its Complication by A. N. Kulikov, S. V. Churashov, E. V. Danilenko, P. S. Voronkov, E. S. Golovneva

“…Patients underwent examination to reveal and localize damaged intraocular structures and intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB), determine the prognosis of visual functions, as well as impression cytology. …”
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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

“…Treatment with insulin is aimed at replicating the function of the pancreas to manage hyperglycaemia and avoid hypoglycaemia. …”
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Varför ska jag inte berätta? by Jonas Asklund

“…Based on my function as a teacher educator, and drawing on the current research in literature didactics, I planned and carried out six discussions where different reading strategies and methods were used. …”
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The adverse impact of chemo-radiotherapy on the quality of life of oral cancer patients: A review by Rishima Bhutani, Ravindra Singh, Anushka Mishra, Priya Baluni

“…The head and neck carcinomas are close to various bodily structures involved in vital physiological and social activities components. …”
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Effects of Auditory Lateralization Training on the Speed Processing and Speech Perception in Noise in the Elderly by Jafar Aghazadeh, Saeideh Mehrkian, Abdollah Moossavi, Enayatollah Bakhshi

“… Background and Aim: Structural and functional changes in the auditory and cognitive system caused by aging can lead to impaired speech perception and speed processing, especially in the presence of noise. …”
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Rehabilitation during intensive treatment of acute leukaemia including allogenic stem cell transplantation: a qualitative study of patient experiences by Lene Østergaard Jepsen, Lone Smidstrup Friis, Mette Terp Hoybye, Claus Werenberg Marcher, Dorte Gilså Hansen

“…This study elucidates how AL patients, treated with curative intent in an outpatient setting, assess their physical, psychosocial and existential capability during and following treatment, and furthermore reports on the health initiatives offered to support their rehabilitation.Design, setting, participants and interventions We conducted qualitative, semi-structured individual interviews with 16 AL patients, 6 months after end of treatment in the patients’ homes. …”
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The use of a “chimeric” autotissue complex from the subscapularis vascular basin for maxillary reconstruction after malignant tumors resection by M.   V. Bolotin, V.  A. Sobolevsky, I. V. Orlova, I. M. Gelfand, H. Chen

“…In Group 2 (n = 9), total and subtotal defects of the hard palate and alveolar process were replaced using a free flap with the inclusion of the scapula angle, which was placed horizontally. The functional and aesthetic results of the reconstructions, the degree of morphological correspondence of the reconstructed structures, as well as the incidence of postoperative complications were assessed. …”
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