Using Dose-Effect Relationship for Optimising Systemic Corticosteroid Dosage in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by O. P. Alekseeva, S. V. Krishtopenko, A. A. Alekseeva

“…The mean confidence intervals and significance values were estimated with the Student’s t-test.Results. The dose-effect relationship constructed upon completion of the first prednisone course is a graph showing the plateau point of the efficacy function as a statistical measure of character saturation and a clinical measure of the highest expected drug effect. …”
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EFFECTS OF ATORVASTATIN ON ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT DURATION F THE DISEASE by G. A. Batrak, S. E. Miasoedova, O. I. Kelesh

“…Patients who reached target lipid levels as compared with those who didn’t, more often revealed normalization of endothelial function (38% vs 33%, respectively). Atorvastatin benefited was more effective in newly diagnosed diabetic patients who had achieved target lipid levels.Conclusion. …”
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Association Between Hysterectomy and Accelerated Aging: Protective Effect of Dietary Fiber and Mediating Role of Creatinine by Qian W, Xu B, Fang Y, Wu X

“…Wen Qian,1,* Binkai Xu,2,* Yuan Fang,1 Xian Wu1 1Department of Operation, Changzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Surgery, Changzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xian Wu, Email wxcz0519@163.comObjective: To investigate the association between hysterectomy and accelerated aging, with a focus on the mediating effect of renal function and protective role of dietary fiber intake.Methods: The cross-sectional study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2010. …”
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Comparative Effects of Two Acupuncture Protocols in the Management of Chronic Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Li L, Xia M, Chen X, Wang F, Li J, Zhao N, Liu Z, Chen Y

“…Notably, the treatment group demonstrated significantly greater reductions in BAI and BDI scores (p< 0.05), while improvements in FSS and ESS scores were comparable.Conclusion: Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment to improve sleep as well as daytime functioning for chronic insomnia. …”
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Effects of Different Microplastics on Methane Production and Microbial Community Structure in Anaerobic Digestion of Cattle Manure by Mengjiao Zhang, Congxu Zhao, Tian Yuan, Qing Wang, Qiuxian Zhang, Shuangdui Yan, Xiaohong Guo, Yanzhuan Cao, Hongyan Cheng

“…Based on changes observed in key enzyme functional gene abundances, PHA MPs reduced acetyl-CoA carboxylase functional gene abundance, negatively affecting the acetone cleavage methanogenesis pathway. …”
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Effect of impurity elements on the corrosion behavior of Mg-Al alloys: A first principles study by Tao Chen, Yunxuan Zhou, Shijun Tong, Yulin Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Xianhua Chen, Fusheng Pan

“…Mn substitution in Fe-containing phases reduces their cathodic activity by lowering work function disparities. Notably, the corrosion effect of impurities may also be affected by the inversion of electrochemical nobility. …”
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Acute effect of statins on vascular reactivity in maternal and placental arteries from pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia by Chinedu Agwu, Jenny Myers, Jenny Myers, Jenny Myers, Mark Wareing, Mark Wareing, Mark Wareing, Mark Dilworth, Mark Dilworth, Mark Dilworth

“…Short-term exposure to pravastatin, simvastatin and pitavastatin did not cause detrimental effects on CPA reactivity. Acute exposure of OAs from PE pregnancies to pitavastatin (1 µM) did not reduce U46619-mediated contraction or enhance BK-mediated relaxation of vessels although in this study ex vivo endothelial function of OAs from PE pregnancies was not different to those in normotensive pregnancy pre incubation.DiscussionIn conclusion, this study did not demonstrate an effect on vascular reactivity of maternal systemic or fetoplacental arteries following acute treatment of statins. …”
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The Effects of Prebiotic Dietary Fibers, Probiotics, and Synbiotics on Gut Permeability and Immunity: A Systematic Review by Leila Maghsoumi-Norouzabad, Alireza Bagherzadeh-Karimi, Shabnam Aliakbari Majd, Leila Hosseini, Fatemeh Shahi

“…Background: Modulation of intestinal barrier, which function through zonulin pathway downregulation, represents a promising therapeutic strategy for chronic diseases. …”
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A neuromorphic radial-basis-function net using magnetic bits for time series prediction by Hening Qin, Zhiqiang Liao, Hitoshi Tabata

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Addiction Memory, Family Functioning, and Depression in Illicit Drug Users: Self-Esteem as a Mediator by Li Zeng, Xiaojun Zhou, Yuge Lei, Jiayan Chen

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Valorizing Grape Pomace: A Review of Applications, Nutritional Benefits, and Potential in Functional Food Development by Vladimir S. Kurćubić, Nikola Stanišić, Slaviša B. Stajić, Marko Dmitrić, Saša Živković, Luka V. Kurćubić, Vladimir Živković, Vladimir Jakovljević, Pavle Z. Mašković, Jelena Mašković

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The impact of physical activities on cognitive function among older adult populations: evidence from China by Xiao Chen, Xiao Chen, Qishun Yang, ZhiYun Liu

“…Multidimensional fixed effects estimation was used to validate the impact of physical activity on cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, analyzing differences in the intensity of physical activity and types of cognitive function. …”
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Integrating Logistics into Global Production: A New Approach by Pablo Coto-Millán, David Paz Saavedra, Marta de la Fuente, Xose Luis Fernandez

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Enhancing the Performance of Two-Terminal All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells by the Optical Coupling Layer Beyond the Antireflection Function by Chenbo Liu, Chunfu Zhang, Shangzheng Pang, Hang Dong, Zeyang Zhang, Dazheng Chen, Weidong Zhu, Jincheng Zhang, Yue Hao

“…The improvement brought by photon redistribution effect may be even more obvious than antireflection function. …”
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Protein Structure and Function Analysis Method of Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase Cofactor and Biotinylation Effect: Journal Review by Restu Nugraha, Chien Chia Wang, Widodo Widodo

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The effect of general versus spinal anesthesia on perioperative innate immune function in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty by Lotte M. C. Jacobs, Veerle Bijkerk, Lucas T. van Eijk, Leo A. B. Joosten, Christiaan Keijzer, Jetze Visser, Michiel C. Warlé

“…The aim of this study was to compare the effects of general versus spinal anesthesia on innate immune function during and after total hip arthroplasty (THA). …”
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The effect of ginseng on sexual function in postmenopausal women with major depression: a triple-blind randomized controlled trial by Zahra Sharifpour, Shirin Hasanpoor, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Zahra Mousavi, Elnaz Shaseb, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…Conclusion Ginseng is effective in improving sexual function and reducing menopause symptoms and depression in women with major depression. …”
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Effect of interaction between resistance training and fasting on removal of creatinine and glomerular filtration in sedentary women with abdominal obesity by Ameneh Mohammadi, mahmoud Nikseresht, Mahnaz Omidi

“…Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it seems that 17 hours of fasting may have a positive effect on the renal function in women with abdominal obesity.…”
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Effectiveness of Durian Fruit Seed Extract (Durio Zibethinus) on Kidney Function and Histopathology of Rats Induced by Wistar Streptozotocin by Livia Virgoh, Tan Suyono, Linda Chiuman, Lia Nurlaela, Michaela Kosasih, Clarissa lister

“…The extract was given for 14 days, followed by examination of kidney function and histopathology. The results showed that a dose of 450 mg/kgBB was most effective in reducing KGD, equivalent to metformin, which could improve kidney function and histopathology. …”
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Effective of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on body composition, glycolipid metabolism, and cardiopulmonary function in patients with pre-diabetes: a randomized controlled trial by Xinbei Chen, Lijuan Wu, Yan Zheng, Xuling Ni, Xiaojin Zhuang, Liming Chen, Qiaoling Hu, Chunyan Zou, Lianhua Yin

“…AimsThe aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on body composition, cardiovascular function, glycolipid metabolism, and cardiopulmonary function in patients with pre-diabetes.MethodsSeventy-one participants were randomly assigned to the HIIT (10 × 1-min at 75%–90% HRpeak, intersperse with 1-min active recovery at 50% HRpeak) or MICT (50 min at 55%–70% HRpeak) for a 12-week (three times per week) program. …”
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