The role of muscle tissue in the pathogenesis of chronic heart failure — the potential of exposure (FORMA study) by T. A. Lelyavina, M. Yu. Sitnikova, V. L. Galenko, P. S. Kozlov, M. A. Bortsova, E. A. Demchenko, O. S. Ganenko, A. S. Golovkin, A. A. Kostareva, R. I. Dmitrieva

“…The study included 297 patients with stable III functional class (FC) CHF, receiving optimal therapy. …”
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CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL INDICATORS IN WHITE RATS IN THE TREATMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL GENERALIZED PARODONTITIS by Yu.I. Silenko, M.V. Khrebor, Y.M. Silenko, O.A. Pisarenko

“… A number of scientists put forward and confirmed the assumption of the presence in the body of biological regulators, polypeptides, carrying out the transfer of information necessary for the functioning, development and interaction of cell populations. …”
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Efficacy of melatonin with behavioural sleep-wake scheduling for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder: A double-blind, randomised clinical trial. by Tracey L Sletten, Michelle Magee, Jade M Murray, Christopher J Gordon, Nicole Lovato, David J Kennaway, Stella M Gwini, Delwyn J Bartlett, Steven W Lockley, Leon C Lack, Ronald R Grunstein, Shantha M W Rajaratnam, Delayed Sleep on Melatonin (DelSoM) Study Group

“…Improvements were achieved largely through the sleep-promoting effects of melatonin, combined with behavioural sleep-wake scheduling.…”
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Empowering Aging with Dignity: The Need for Geriatric Home-based Primary Care in Pakistan by Rabeeya Saeed

“…However changes in family dynamics and preference to ensure healthcare accessibility within the comfort of home for functionally dependent elderly people led to the rising demand for home-based care in recent years Evidence from developed countries has shown the effectiveness of structured home-based programs which led to significant improvement in patient satisfaction [5]. …”
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Production of immunoregulatory cytokines in clinically asymptomatic periapical lesions depends on the lesions size by Duka Miloš, Gazivoda Dragan, Marković Milan, Majstorović Ivana, Tatomirović Željka, Mihajlović Dušan, Čolić Miodrag

“…In these processes proinflammatory cytokines are involved in stimulation of inflammation and osteodestructive mechanisms, whereas anti-inflammatory cytokines, with the immunoregulatory functions, have the opposite effects. How this balance is controlled is still the subject of numerous studies. …”
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Kinerja Karbon Aktif Daun Eceng Gondok pada Penurunan Kadar Fosfat Artifisial dan Surfaktan dalam Limbah Detergen by Resa Wulandari, Cucun Alep Riyanto, Yohanes Martono

“…The research results show that ACWHL has the functional groups O‒H, C‒H, C=C, C≡C, and C‒O as well as microporous character (d = 1.10 nm) and a surface area of 726.49 m2/g. …”
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Preliminary evaluation of a gamified smartphone intervention (O2O-PEP) for enhancing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis uptake in men who have sex with men: pilot feasibility study by Tianyu Cui, Tianying Li, Luyao Gong, Kexiang Wang, Qianqian Luo

“…Qualitative analysis of follow-up assessments identified areas where O2O-PEP needed to be improved to enhance user engagement, including a desire to additional functions of psychological and sexual transmitted diseases counseling. …”
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Evaluating SinergiAPS, an intervention based on patient feedback to improve patient safety in primary care: a cluster randomized trial by Maria Antònia Fiol-deRoque, José María Valderas, María Jesús Serrano-Ripoll, Montserrat Gens-Barbarà, Francisco Martín-Luján, Encarna Sánchez-Freire, Juan José Montaño, Sofía Mira-Martínez, Guadalupe Pastor-Moreno, Rocío Zamanillo-Campos, Pau Riera-Serra, Ignacio Ricci-Cabello

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User Experiences Among Patients and Health Care Professionals Who Participated in a Randomized Controlled Trial of E-nergEYEze, a Vision-Specific eHealth Intervention to Reduce Fat... by Manon HJ Veldman, Hilde PA van der Aa, Hans Knoop, Christina Bode, Ger HMB van Rens, Ruth MA van Nispen

“…Cognitive and emotional functioning, social roles, and participation are negatively affected in severely fatigued individuals with VI. …”
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Fabrication and comprehensive experimental evaluation of surfactant-activated PEDOT:PSS/SnO2 thin films deposited via spin coating for advanced sensing applications by Poundoss Chellamuthu, Kirubaveni Savarimuthu, M. Gulam Nabi Alsath, Krishnamoorthy R, Yuvaraj T, Mohit Bajaj, Mohammad Shabaz

“…Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) spectra confirm functional groups (O–H, C=O, O–Sn–O) essential for gas and biomolecular interactions, making the material suitable for biomedical and environmental monitoring applications. …”
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Influence of Urinary Incontinence Related Factors on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alrajhi NS, Albarrati A, Aldhahi MI, Gwada RF

“…Notably, greater UI severity corresponded to more substantial impairments in HRQoL, with severe cases reporting greater negative effects on daily functioning. These findings underscore the importance of routine screening for UI in COPD patients and the implementation of targeted continence care strategies to enhance overall quality of life.Plain Language Summary: This study highlights significant correlations between UI, HRQoL, and factors such as age, BMI, and breathlessness. …”
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Impact of Di-(2-Ethylhexyl)-Phthalate on Metabolic Syndrome: Insights from Network Toxicology and Molecular Docking and Dynamics by Chen L, Huang YL, Liu F, Huang N, Zeng DC, Zhong YB, Liao JH, Wang MY

“…GO and KEGG pathway analyses were performed using the DAVID database to elucidate biological processes, cellular components, molecular functions, and key pathways (p< 0.05). In addition, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were used to analyze the interactions between compounds and targets further.Results: 150 intersecting targets were identified between DEHP and MetS. …”
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Endothelial cells nurture stem cell-like characteristics of osteosarcoma cells in a perivascular niche by CXCL12/CXCR4 pathway by CAO Ya, LIU Yang, WANG Yang

“…Objective‍　‍To investigate the effect of endothelial cells in the perivascular niche on the stem cell-like characteristics of osteosarcoma cells and primarily explore the possible molecular mechanism. …”
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Therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa against monkeypox: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and computational insights by Farouk Boudou, Amal Belakredar, Ahcen Keziz, Linda Aissani, Huda Alsaeedi, David Cronu, Mikhael Bechelany, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum

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Experimental analysis on residual ultimate bearing capacity of thin plate with internal explosion dent damage under biaxial compression by Lei AO, Zhizhong SHI, Lei ZHANG, Ziqi DING, Zhiyong PEI, Weiguo WU

“…Overall, this study plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and operational effectiveness of ships in combat and their safe return to port.…”
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Using Human‐Centred Design to Codesign Patient Engagement Tools With a Patient Advisory Council: Successes and Challenges by Madelyn Knaub, Santiago Leon, Surakshya Pokharel, Veronika Kiryanova, Kim Giroux, Prachi Khanna, Anna Rychtera, D'Arcy Duquette, Pamela Mathura, Nancy Verdin, Anshula Ambasta

“…Human Centred Design (HCD), a problem‐solving methodology focused on creating functional solutions for users, offers a promising approach to co‐building patient engagement tools. …”
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Platelet Membrane-Coated Poly (Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid) Nanoparticles as a Targeting Drug Delivery System for Multidrug-Resistant Breast Cancer by Song B, Na YG, Kim BJ, Jin M, Song YH, Kim DE, Hwang S, Baek JS, Lee HK, Cho CW

“…Cellular assays showed a 17-fold reduction in PTX IC50 in MCF-7/ADR cells compared to free PTX, attributed to the synergistic effects of TPGS-mediated P-gp inhibition and PM–based tumor targeting. …”
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Maternal dysglycaemia, changes in the infant's epigenome modified with a diet and physical activity intervention in pregnancy: Secondary analysis of a randomised control trial. by Elie Antoun, Negusse T Kitaba, Philip Titcombe, Kathryn V Dalrymple, Emma S Garratt, Sheila J Barton, Robert Murray, Paul T Seed, Joanna D Holbrook, Michael S Kobor, David Ts Lin, Julia L MacIsaac, Graham C Burdge, Sara L White, Lucilla Poston, Keith M Godfrey, Karen A Lillycrop, UPBEAT Consortium

“…Limitations included measurement of DNA methylation in cord blood, where the functional significance of such changes are unclear, and because of the strong collinearity between treatment modality and severity of hyperglycaemia, we cannot exclude that treatment-related differences are potential confounders.…”
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Evaluation of diabetes care services, data quality, and availability of resources in Ethiopia: Difference-in-differences analysis of the NORAD-WHO NCDs’ midterm project evaluation... by Yimer Seid Yimer, Meaza Gezu Shentema, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Awgichew Kifle Zemelak, Zeytu Gashaw Asfaw, Sefonias Getachew, Mulugeta Tamire, Kalkidan Solomon, Asmamaw Bezabeh Workneh, Girma Taye Aweke

“…Intervention facilities had significantly more functional glucometers than did control facilities, averaging four (95% CI: 3.4, 4.6) per month in 2023 compared with 2.5 (95% CI: 2.1, 2.9) in 2019. …”
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Peat oxic and anoxic controls of <i>Sphagnum</i> decomposition rates in the Holocene Peatland Model decomposition module estimated from litterbag data by H. Teickner, H. Teickner, E. Pebesma, K.-H. Knorr

“…This discrepancy may be caused by ignoring the effects of water table fluctuations on aerobic and anaerobic decomposition rates. …”
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