Optimizing staging of Meniere’s disease: integrating electrocochleography with vestibular tests by Muchen Huang, Muchen Huang, Xianren Wang, Xianren Wang, Minqi Chen

“…The new staging system exhibited a stronger correlation with vestibular dysfunction, effectively identifying functional impairment prior to significant hearing loss.ConclusionThe integration of ECochG with vestibular function tests provides a more comprehensive diagnostic framework for MD. …”
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Exploring the neuroprotective potential of naringin following spinal cord injury in rats: improving sensory and motor function through combating inflammation and oxidative stress by Fatemeh Moradi, Sajad Fakhri, Amir Kiani, Amir Kiani, Fatemeh Abbaszadeh, Mohammad Hosein Farzaei, Javier Echeverría

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The adverse impact of early postoperative complications after liver transplantation on long-term prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiayi Zhang, Mingxi Zhang, Xiaorui Liu, Zehua Jia, Jingxing Zhang, Yunhua Tang, Tielong Wang, Xiaoshun He

“…Abstract Purpose Liver transplantation (LT) is the main treatment for HCC patients, but postoperative complications such as early allograft dysfunction (EAD), acute rejection (AR), and biliary complications can affect the prognosis of patients. …”
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Vascular endothelial growth factor as a potential biomarker in systemic sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Angelo Zinellu, Arduino A. Mangoni, Arduino A. Mangoni

“…IntroductionSystemic sclerosis (SSc), a chronic autoimmune condition, is characterized by microvascular dysfunction, ineffective angiogenesis, and fibrosis. …”
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Phocaeicola dorei ameliorates progression of steatotic liver disease by regulating bile acid, lipid, inflammation and proliferation by Jieun Choi, Ye Rin Choi, Min Kyo Jeong, Hyun Ho Song, Jeong Seok Yu, Seol Hui Song, Jeong Ha Park, Min Ju Kim, Hyunjoon Park, Young Lim Ham, Sang Hak Han, Dong Joon Kim, Do Yup Lee, Ki Tae Suk

“…Gut microbiota and their metabolites are known to influence the pathogenesis and progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). …”
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Respiratory muscle strength, pain and pulmonary complications in adult patients following median sternotomy during hospital stay: a longitudinal observational study by Cary-Anne Gissing, Ronel Roos

“…To date, few studies described patients’ pain levels, respiratory muscle strength and the presence of pulmonary dysfunction preoperatively and evaluated the effect of a median sternotomy on parameters at hospital discharge. …”
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Association of preoperative cognitive frailty with postoperative complications in older patients under general anesthesia: a prospective cohort study by Jiamin Fang, Hao Liang, Muxin Chen, Yidi Zhao, Lin Wei

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Lonicerae flos and turmeric extracts alleviate necrotic enteritis in broilers by modulating gut-liver health and microbiota by Xingbo Liu, Yunru Ji, Huiyuan Lv, Zhong Wang, Zengpeng Lv, Yuming Guo, Wei Nie

“…Based on these potential biological benefits, this study aims to investigate the reparative effects of LTE on the intestinal barrier dysfunction in NE-infected broilers and assess its therapeutic efficacy in alleviating SLI. …”
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Impact of pharmacologic therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia on prostate volume and free testosterone and consequently on urinary parameters and sexual desire in men by Stojanović Nebojša, Đenić Nebojša, Bogdanović Dragan, Lazarević Konstansa

“…Hormonal component of pharmacologic therapy for BPH most effectively reduces PV and freeT levels, improves urinary symptoms with a slight decline of sexual desire in men on finasteride monotherapy.…”
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Inflammatory Indices and MAFLD Prevalence in Hypertensive Patients: A Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Analysis from China by Shen D, Cai X, Hu J, Song S, Zhu Q, Ma H, Zhang Y, Ma R, Zhou P, Yang W, Hong J, Zhang D, Li N

“…Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of these markers in the management of MAFLD. …”
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Spontaneous brain activity in patients with type 2 diabetes: linking serum neuroproteins to cognitive ability by Zhen Zhang, Wei Wang, Xinyi Yang, Yuting Yang, Bingjie Yang, Yunchuan Ding, Yunxiao Zhang, Xiang Lin, Ping Gu, Fangping Li, Jiaqing Shao

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The effect of slow breathing in regulating anxiety by Qian Luo, Xianrui Li, Jia Zhao, Qiu Jiang, Dongtao Wei

“…Abstract Anxiety is an interactive disorder of the mind and body, characterized by excessive worry about uncertain future events and a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Previous studies have shown that slow, deep breathing can reduce physical tension, and anxiety. …”
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A Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Is More Effective than Liraglutide in the A53T Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease by Zijuan Zhang, Ming Shi, Zhengmin Li, Yuan Ling, Luke Zhai, Ye Yuan, He Ma, Li Hao, Zhonghua Li, Zhenqiang Zhang, Christian Hölscher

“…Liraglutide is a GLP-1 analogue that recently showed protective effects in phase 2 clinical trials in PD patients and in Alzheimer disease patients. …”
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Enhancing sexual health in primary care: Guidance for practitioners by Padaruth Ramlachan, Keshena Naidoo

“…In particular, the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM -5) diagnostic and treatment algorithm can empower primary care providers to effectively address sexual dysfunctions among patients and improve the quality of care provided to communities regarding sexual and reproductive health.…”
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Experience of clinical and experimental research in the field of reflexology by L. G. Agasarov

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The challenges of principals' dual roles in South African public schools by Johan Kruger, Andre Du Plessis

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Hydrogen gas (H2) delivered by intraperitoneal injection alleviated methionine- and choline-deficient diet-induced metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease in mice... by Yun Chen, Yun Chen, Kangrong Wang, Kangrong Wang, Wenhai Guo, Chengqin Lu, Chengqin Lu, Wenting Suo, Wenting Suo, Qiuling Li, Qiuling Li, Yao Deng, Yao Deng, Xinling Chen, Xinling Chen, Min Dai, Min Dai, Min Dai, Xiaodong Zhang, Jiean Xu, Jiean Xu, Wen Su, Shuangling Yang, Hongzhi Yang, Fuman Yan, Haimei Liu, Haimei Liu, Yaxing Zhang, Yaxing Zhang

“…Inhalation of H2 is beneficial for preventing the damage of the lung, heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and many other organs. However, the effect of intraperitoneal injection of H2 on metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is unclear.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to investigate whether intraperitoneal injection of H2 can improve MASLD, and if so, what are the key innate immune mechanisms involved?…”
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Vitamin D Attenuates Hepatic Sinusoidal Capillarization in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus– Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease via Dual Autophagy Activation and Pyroptos... by Panpan Jiang, Yang Liu, Juxiang Liu, Jinxing Quan

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is closely associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), where T2DM serves as a crucial driving factor for MAFLD progression. …”
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When Lightning Strikes the HeartKey PointsClinical QuestionClinical Question by Abiodun Idowu, MD, Indiresha R. Iyer, MD

“…Lightning injuries occur through direct strike, indirect strike, side flash, ground current, upward streamers, and blast effects. Postulated mechanisms for cardiovascular damage include electroporation, myocardial hemorrhage and necrosis, contusion, induced electric currents, catecholaminergic surge, coronary vasospasm, blast injury, and corticomedullary brain dysfunction. …”
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Resilience of refugee families by Batić Dragana

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