Using a plastic cannula prevents arteriovenous fistula failure in early cannulation by Dongjuan Zhang, Deyang Kong, Lu Ma, Yang Yang

“…Aim To study the effect of early arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannulation and the usage of plastic cannulas on short- and long-term AVF primary patency.Methods A database of 1,127 access operations from 1 November 2009 to 1 January 2011 was retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone May Facilitates Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance by Inducing M1 Macrophage Polarization by Fu M, Wang H, Zhang Y, Yang L, Chen Y, Chen X, Wang Z, Sun H

“…In vitro, we treated RAW264.7 cells and bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM) to assess the effect of TSH on macrophage polarization and explore the specific underlying mechanisms.Results: SCH mice exhibited a poorer metabolic profile and an advanced adipose tissue IR. …”
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Cardiovascular safety and efficacy of the combined symptomatic slow-acting drug glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in patients with gonarthrosis by A. P. Rebrov, I. A. Romanova, I. Z. Gaydukova

“…They also had lower endothelial dysfunction manifesting as enhanced fibrinolytic activity of the vascular wall, decreased brachial and aortic augmentation indices, and lower pulse wave velocity.…”
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The potential of stem cell therapy in Multiple Sclerosis treatment: a review by Sorina Amarculesei, Ava O'Meara Cushen, Cathy Brougham

“…Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis include sensory loss, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, spasticity, depression, optic neuritis, gait ataxia, diplopia, and loss of bladder control. …”
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Konjac glucomannan as an emerging nutritional strategy for obesity control via gut microbiota and metabolic regulation by Anindita Ghosh, Priyanka Mohol, Sumana Ghosh

“…Abstract Purpose This review aims to evaluate the role of Konjac Glucomannan (KGM) as an emerging nutritional strategy in regulating obesity and metabolic dysfunction through its influences on weight regulation, various metabolic biomarkers and intestinal microbiota composition. …”
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Single citrate locksolution versus heparin lock solution for the prevention of complicationsassociated with long-term dwelling catheter in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis by YANG Lei, WANG Jia-sheng, QIU Jun, KANG Xiao-lan, LI Jia-yi

“…Objective To compare effectiveness of single citrate lock solution versus heparin lock solution for prevention of complicationsassociated with long-term dwelling catheter in hemodialysis patients with Meta-analysis. …”
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Left Dominant Coronary Circulation is Associated with Poorer Left Ventricular Function but Not Long-Term Mortality After ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Yusuf Bozkurt Şahin, Emrullah Kızıltunç, Salih Topal, Adnan Abacı

“…Objective: To evaluate the effect of coronary dominance (CD) on the left ventricular systolic function in patients with first ST-elevational myocardial infarction (STEMI), and to evaluate the relationship between CD and long-term mortality. …”
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Therapeutic potential and mechanisms of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells differentiating into tendon cells and promotion of rotator cuff tendon-bone healing by Youliang Shen, Yuelei Wang, Yidan Xu, Jie Wang, Chuqiang Yin, Zengshuai Han, Feng Shen, Ting Wang

“…Rotator cuff tendon injuries often lead to shoulder pain and dysfunction. Traditional treatments such as surgery and physical therapy can provide temporary relief, but it is difficult to achieve complete healing of the tendon, mainly because of the limited repair capacity of the tendon cells. …”
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Nebivolol improves coronary flow reserve in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy by Dogan Erdogan, Hakan Gullu, Mustafa Caliskan, Ozgur Ciftci, Semra Baycan, Aylin Yildirir, Haldun Muderrisoglu

“…Nebivolol reduces mortality and morbidity in patients with heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction, including cases caused by IDC. Objective: To assess the effects of nebivolol on CFR in patients with IDC. …”
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Legionella pneumonia complicated with severe acute kidney injury requiring continuous renal replacement therapy: a case series by Sawandika Rupasinghe, Christopher Lemoh

“…Acute kidney injury in Legionella disease is due to the cytotoxic effects of bacteria that directly invade renal tubular epithelial cells, the immune response triggered by bacteria that leads to systemic inflammation, thereby compromising renal perfusion and microthelial dysfunction, which reduces the blood flow of kidneys, causing hypoperfusion. …”
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DMH1-loaded peptide nanomicelles restore myelin and attenuate neuroinflammation in trigeminal neuralgia via CCL5 suppression by Shuangyin Xia, Xiunan Qin, Yaping Wang, Yaping Wang, Yaping Wang, Yaping Wang

“…In vitro studies assessed oligodendrocyte progenitor cell (OPC) differentiation and anti-inflammatory effects in lipopolysaccharide-induced models. A rat TN model (chronic infraorbital nerve compression) evaluated NM@DMH1’s efficacy in alleviating mechanical allodynia, demyelination, and neuroinflammation. …”
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Assessment of Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Function Status among Workers of Flour Mills in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Dessalegn Demeke, Diresibachew W. Haile

“…There is growing consensus on the deleterious effects of flour dust on respiratory symptoms and lung performance of flour mill workers. …”
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Phenolic Metabolites Protocatechuic Acid and Vanillic Acid Improve Nitric Oxide Bioavailability via the Akt-eNOS Pathway in Response to TNF-α Induced Oxidative Stress and Inflammat... by Joseph Festa, Aamir Hussain, Zakia Al-Hareth, Stephen J. Bailey, Harprit Singh, Mariasole Da Boit

“…Therefore, we assessed the effects of cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) and its phenolic metabolites protocatechuic acid (PCA) and vanillic acid (VA) on NO bioavailability in a TNF-α induced inflammatory environment. …”
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Nitrous oxide abuse unmasking anti-phospholipid syndrome in a 24-year-old male with cerebral venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism: a case report by Sojung Yoon, Dong Yu Kim, Min Kyung Chu

“…In conclusion, this case serves as a poignant reminder of the serious medical consequences of N2O abuse and underscores the importance of early recognition, comprehensive management, and ongoing surveillance to mitigate its adverse effects on individual health and public well-being.…”
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A pilot study of cognitive training with and without transcranial direct current stimulation to improve cognition in older persons with HIV-related cognitive impairment by Ownby RL, Acevedo A

“…Further study of tDCS as an intervention for HIV-related cognitive dysfunction is warranted. Keywords: HIV, transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS, cognitive aging…”
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Resistance of HEK-293 and COS-7 cell lines to oxidative stress as a model of metabolic response by Monika Sapeta-Nowińska, Katarzyna Sołtys, Katarzyna Gębczak, Ewa Barg, Piotr Młynarz

“…Oxidative stress (OS), arising from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defenses, plays a pivotal role in cellular dysfunction and the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. …”
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microRNA-576-5p ameliorates dexamethasone-induced BMSC injury by suppressing ANXA2 by Yuelei Zhang, Ying Deng, Weihai Yao, Ke Xia, Lecheng Zhang, Gang Wang

“…Abstract Dysfunction of Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (BMSCs) induced by glucocorticoids has been identified as a key pathological mechanism of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH). …”
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Outpatient diagnosis of endogenous intoxication in surgery by A. A. Solomakha, A. P. Vlasov, V. I. Gorbachenko

“…In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of patients with purulent surgical diseases with severe endogenous intoxication and renal dysfunction. The problem of early diagnosis of purulent diseases is still not completely solved. …”
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Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis for Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Systematic Review by Antonio J. Forte, Nawal Khan, Maria T. Huayllani, Daniel Boczar, Humza Y. Saleem, Xiaona Lu, Oscar J. Manrique, Pedro Ciudad, Sarah A. McLaughlin

“…Conclusion LVA demonstrated a considerable reduction in limb volume and improvement in subjective findings of lymphedema in the majority of patients. The maintained effectiveness of this treatment modality in long-term follow-up suggests great efficacy of LVA in LEL treatment.…”
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Impact of COVID-19 and Its Vaccine on Menstrual Cycle Among Medical Staff in Sulaimani Maternity Teaching Hospital by Rozhan Yassin Khalil, Maryam Bakir Mahmood, Sallama Kamel Nasir, Zarya Shirwan Mahmood

“… Despite extensive research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its vaccine, detailed reports specifically addressing their impact on the menstrual cycle and the female reproductive system have been lacking. …”
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