Effects of sodium bicarbonate therapy on cognitive and cerebrovascular function in midlife and older adults with chronic kidney disease: a pilot randomized trial by Fangning Gu, Zhiying You, Nell Hawkins, Rachael Reddin, Rahaf Hamour, Allison Shapiro, Christina Coughlan, Douglas Seals, Seth Furgeson, Angelina Dixon, Kristen L. Nowak, Jessica Kendrick

“…Trials examining the effect of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on cognitive function are lacking. …”
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Investigating the effects of percussion massage therapy on pain, functionality, muscle diameter, and proprioception in ındividuals with ACL reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial. by Beyza Nur Erayata, Burak Menek

“…This study examined the effects of adding PMT to a structured exercise program for individuals who underwent surgery after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.…”
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FIXED COMBINATION OF VALSARTAN AND AMLODIPINE: EFFECTS ON THE LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY REGRESSION, ALBUMINURIA REDUCTION AND ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTION IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME by Ye. I. Tarlovskaya, N. S. Maksimchuk, I. Ye. Sapozhnikova, S. V. Malchikova

“…Aim. To study effects of fixed combination of valsartan and amlodipine on of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) regression, microalbuminuria reduction and endothelium function in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome (MS).Materials and methods. 20 hypertensive patients (15 females and 5 males) with metabolic syndrome and a history of previous ineffective antihypertensive therapy were studied. …”
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Effect of shift work on cerebral cortical activation and functional connectivity in nurses—implications for policy maker: a fNIRS observational study by Ran An, Cheng Li, Shaolong Ai, Yuan Wu, Sha Wang, Xi Luo, Xin Li, Yanming Xu, Hongchen He, Chengqi He

“…Abstract Background Working in shifts can disrupt circadian rhythm and reduce sleep duration, which have a detrimental effect on cognitive function. Shift work is often a special requirement for nurses to provide continuous service for patients. …”
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Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on learning and memory cognitive function in rats with vascular cognitive impairment and its neural induction mechanism by Jiati Wang, Huan Gao

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Effects of vibration therapy with routine physical therapy on pain, balance, and functional disability in diabetic neuropathy patients: a randomised controlled trial by Sajawal Bashir, Ayesha Jamil, Sarwat Ali

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Effect of different bulking agents on the quality, microbial community structure and metabolic functions during human feces composting in foam composting device by Tianyang Ning, Tianyang Ning, Xiangqun Zheng, Xiangqun Zheng, Jiayin Liang, Jiayin Liang, Weihan Wang, Weihan Wang, Guowei Zhang, Xiaocheng Wei, Xiaocheng Wei, Lu Tan, Lu Tan

“…This study investigated the effects of composting human feces with four types of bulking agents—wheat straw, corn straw, millet straw, and sawdust—in a foam composting device, as well as the impacts of the process on the microbial community structure and metabolic functions adopting sequencing data analysis and metagenomic analysis. …”
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The effect of active video games on pain intensity, joint range of motion, and motor function in children with burns: a randomized clinical trial by Maryam Varzeshi, Kolsoum Deldar, Seyed Hasan Tavousi, Razieh Froutan, Hossein Nezami

“…Future studies should validate these effects on other joints (shoulder/elbow) and functional outcomes. …”
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Effects of improved ultrafiltration on serum level of IL-6 and TNF-a, HCT, and cardiopulmonary function in patients with extracorporeal circulation in valve replacement by Ning Geng, Fu Lili, Zhou Guangwei

“…Background: To investigate the effects of modified ultrafiltration in extracorporeal circulation valve replacement surgery. …”
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Effect of Harvest Period on the Proximate Composition and Functional and Sensory Properties of Gari Produced from Local and Improved Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Varieties by Alphonse Laya, Benoît Bargui Koubala, Habiba Kouninki, Elias Nchiwan Nukenine

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Effects of Swimming Exercise and a Mixture of Garlic + Lemon Juice on body weight, Lipid profile, and Liver function in Obese hyperlipidemic Rats by Mohsin Salih, Saman Mohammed, Shagul muhammd, Chrakhan khdhr, Chro Raouf, Dyar karim

“…AbstractObesity is chronic disease, leads to fatty liver, its abnormal function tests and hyperlipidemia, exercise improved the lipid profile, liver histomorphology and functions, herbs were frequently included in obesity management, this study aimed to investigate effects of swimming and mixture of garlic and lemon juice on lipid profile, liver function and losing of weight as well. twenty adult male albino rats of about 240 ± 10 gram body weight & 12 weeks old were used and were randomly divided into four experimental groups, during 28 days of experiments first group fed the standard pellet diet, second group fed with the high formulated diet (HFD) , third group fed with the HFD , with orally administration of 28 ml of mixture of garlic and lemon, last group fed with the HFD, and doing swimming 30 minute/day, body weight, lipid profile and serum levels of AST, ALP, ALP were measured as well as evaluation of liver histopathology, all indicated loose of body weight, significantly decreased liver function test parameters and serum levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and increase of HDL in exercise and treated groups (P value ≤0.01), beside preserving histology of liver compared to fatty liver in model group, the study concluded that obesity can induces fatty liver and deteriorate its functions, accompanied by hyperlipidemia, in other hands swimming and administration mixture of allium sativum and Citrus limon significantly decrease the cholesterol, TG, LDL, and liver function test parameters while increasing HDL and ameliorate the liver histopathological lesions as well.…”
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Proinflammatory macrophages release CXCL5 to regulate T cell function and limit effects of αPD-1 in steatosis-driven liver cancer by Taojian Tu, Handan Hong, Diala Alhousari, Lina He, Mario Alba, Yiwei Gu, Brittney Hua, Phillip Nguyen, Qi Tang, Tianyi Xia, Karam Ashouri, Anastasia Martynova, Christina Nakhoul, Whitaker Cohn, Genshu Wang, Geyang Xu, Zhang-Xu Liu, Curtis Okamoto, Enrique Cadenas, Julian Whitelegge, Weiming Yuan, Shefali Chopra, Keigo Machida, Liyun Yuan, Anthony El-Khoueiry, Bangyan L. Stiles

“…When used together with αPD-1, inhibiting the NAC receptor CXCR2 promoted (100% vs. 80% in untreated LiPten mice), whereas anti-CXCL5 suppressed (25%), tumor progression (n = 4–6) suggesting unique functions of CXCL5 independent of CXCR2. Similar effects were observed for anti-CXCL5 (0/4 with fibrosis) vs. …”
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The effect of the universal test and treat strategy on the kidney function in adults living with HIV in Zambia: A six-month multicenter cohort study. by Lukundo Siame, Matenge Mutalange, Chitalu Chanda, Morgan Sakala, Chilala Cheelo, Kingsley Kamvuma, Geofrey Mupeta, Martin Chakulya, Memory Ngosa, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba, Situmbeko Liweleya, Sepiso K Masenga, Benson M Hamooya

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study found a 2.3% incidence of kidney function impairment among PLHIV within 6 months of initiating ART. …”
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Effects of biophilic virtual reality on cognitive function of patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: study protocol for a sham randomised controlled trial by Bin Gao, Yanling Zhou, Jianhua Wang, Binbin Zhu, Qiuyan Weng, Wenjun Luo, Xiuchao He, Lufei Jin, Qinwen Wang, Ahmad Khaled Ahmad Harb

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Safety and effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation on mobility and balance function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mengru Zhong, Yage Zhang, Jie Luo, Tingting Chen, Jingbo Zhang, Tingting Peng, Mingshan Han, Wen Le, Tingting Peng, Kaishou Xu

“…This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of NIBS in improving mobility and balance function in children with CP. …”
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Bifidobacterium, Spirulina, and Yeast extracts in low-energy diets for rabbits: effects on performance, hematology, lipid metabolism, hepatorenal function, immunity and hormones by Mohamed S. Shaheen, Ahmed A. Allam, Usama M. Abdel Monem, Sabry M. Bassiony, Bakry A. Khalil, Ayman S. Salah, Abdullah S. Alawam, Hassan A. Rudayni, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Kasim Sakran Abass

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Effects of antibacterial peptide microcin J25 on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal barrier function and intestinal microbiota in pigeon squabs by Heng Cao, Yinglin Lu, Xingyu Zhang, Jing Zhou, Fan Li, Zaixu Pan, Shanjin Xu, Minli Yu

“…The present study aims to evaluate the effects of the antibacterial peptide Microcin J25 (ABP MccJ25) on growth performance, intestinal barrier function, antioxidant capacity and ileal microbiota in pigeon squabs. …”
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Effect of acute hyperglycemia on left ventricular contractile function in diabetic patients with and without heart failure: two randomized cross-over studies. by Roni Nielsen, Helene Nørrelund, Ulla Kampmann, Hans Erik Bøtker, Niels Møller, Henrik Wiggers

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The effect of cognitive function and central nervous system depressant use on mortality-A prospective observational study of previously hospitalised older patients. by Tahreem Ghazal Siddiqui, Maria Torheim Bjelkarøy, Socheat Cheng, Espen Saxhaug Kristoffersen, Ramune Grambaite, Christofer Lundqvist

“…<h4>Background</h4>Older patients are often users of prolonged Central Nervous System Depressants (CNSD) (Z-hypnotics, benzodiazepines and opioids), which may be associated with reduced cognition. The long-term effects of CNSD use and reduced cognitive function in older patients are unclear. …”
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The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Proprioception and Motor Function for Individuals with Moderate Parkinson Disease: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial by Kuan-yi Li, Yu-ju Cho, Rou-shayn Chen

“…To investigate the short-term effect of WBV on proprioception and motor function for individual with moderate PD. …”
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