Assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms 6 weeks after delivery and the relationship of pelvic floor muscle function by Lei Zhang, Xiaoxiao Wang, Xinnan Hou, Xinrong Zhuang, Yu Wang, Xiaoqing Wang, Ye Lu

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Managing Aminotransferase Elevations in Patients with Friedreich Ataxia Treated with Omaveloxolone: A Review and Expert Opinion on Use Considerations by Susan Perlman, Mathieu Anheim, Sylvia Boesch, James H. Lewis, David R. Lynch

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Cardiorespiratory impact of COVID-19 in young adults: A propensity score-weighted cohort study by Thibault Lovey, Nejla Gültekin, Zeno Stanga, Andreas Stettbacher, Jeremy Werner Deuel, Patricia Schlagenhauf

“…Participants were categorized based on their SARS-CoV-2 infection status and underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), spirometry, and diffusion capacity tests (DLCO). …”
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Clinical differential factors in patients with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with Val142Ile and Ser43Asn mutations by Sandra Milena Castellar-Leones, Edicson Ruiz-Ospina, Jorge Diaz-Ruiz, Cristian Correa-Arrieta, Xiomara Ruiz-Cortés, Diana Luzuriaga-Carpio, Dario Zambrano-Vera, Jeanneth Cedeño-Quincha, Luis Guerrero-Cepeda, Daniel César-Chávez, Fernando Ortiz-Corredor

“…Patients had confirmed Val142Ile or Ser43Asn mutations. Neurological and functional assessments included the Neurological Impairment Scale, Norfolk Quality of Life-Diabetic Neuropathy (QOL-DN), Composite Autonomic Symptom Score-31, and various motor function tests as nine-hole peg test (NHP). …”
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Loudness dependence of the auditory evoked potential: temporal stability, associations to sociodemographic variables, and functional significance—implications for clinical research... by Stein Andersson, Stein Andersson, Trine Waage Rygvold, Christoffer Hatlestad-Hall

“…This study aims to explore LDAEP characteristics in a large healthy population by assessing its test–retest reliability and examining associations with sociodemographic variables, psychological distress, and performance-based cognitive function.MethodsOur sample included 100 healthy adults whose LDAEP was measured and correlated with age, sex, self-reported psychological distress, and cognitive performance.ResultsParticipants examined twice (n = 38) showed high test-retest reliability with intraclass correlations (ICCs) between 0.67 and 0.89 over a 2-to-3-month interval. …”
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THE LOAD-DISPLACEMENT BEHAVIOUR OF GROUND ANCHORS IN FINE GRAINED SOILS by Juraj Chalmovský, Lumír Míča

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The effect of high intensity interval training along with consumption of caraway seeds (Carum carvi L.) on liver enzymes, lipid profile, and blood glucose in obese and overweight w... by S Ghorbani, R Alizadeh, L Moradi

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Factors influencing pain intensity in knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional biopsychosocial perspective by Gökhan Bayrak, Halil Alkan

“…The biological determinants included the body mass index, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) for knee function, the 30-second sit-to-stand (30STS) test for functional strength, and the Timed-Up and Go (TUG) test for mobility. …”
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Prevalence of participation of Brazilian aged people in Advanced Activities of Daily Living and associated factors by Vanessa de Barros e Silva Mazer, Rafael da Silveira Moreira, Kenio Costa de Lima, Maria das Graças Wanderley de Sales Coriolano, Vanessa de Lima Silva

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The Impact of Physical Activity on Metabolic Health and Cognitive Function in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kinga Mruczyk, Rafał W. Wójciak, Marta Molska, Ewa Śliwicka, Tomasz Podgórski, Aleksandra Skoczek-Rubińska, Anna Borowiecka, Angelika Cisek-Woźniak

“…<b>Background</b>: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of physical activity levels on selected biochemical markers (glucose, insulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6 [IL-6]), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), cognitive functions, and additional macronutrient intake in postmenopausal women. …”
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Normative Data for the D-KEFS Color-Word Interference and Trail Making Tests Adapted in Greek Adult Population 20–49 Years Old by Marianna Tsatali, Fotini Surdu, Andromachi Konstantinou, Despina Moraitou

“…Additionally, it is of great importance to use these tests for research purposes. Conclusion: Given that executive functions are assumed as high-level skills, which are highly related to everyday functionality, adapted tests contribute not only to assess the progression of any existing neurological as well as psychiatric disorders, but they can also be used to evaluate patients’ ability to live independently, as well as their access to work.…”
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The Effect of Combined Aerobic-Resistance Exercise on Interleukin-10 Levels, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Cognitive and Walking Functions in... by Mina Safari, Ramin Shabani, Alireza Elmieh

“…Background and purpose: Aging is a complex process characterized by multiple cellular and molecular disorders, gradually leading to a decline in physiological and cognitive functions. In this context, the prevalence of obesity, a key factor that exacerbates these issues, is increasing. …”
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Tempol, an intracellular antioxidant, inhibits tissue factor expression, attenuates dendritic cell function, and is partially protective in a murine model of cerebral malaria. by Ivo M B Francischetti, Emile Gordon, Bruna Bizzarro, Nidhi Gera, Bruno B Andrade, Fabiano Oliveira, Dongying Ma, Teresa C F Assumpção, José M C Ribeiro, Mirna Pena, Chen-Feng Qi, Ababacar Diouf, Samuel E Moretz, Carole A Long, Hans C Ackerman, Susan K Pierce, Anderson Sá-Nunes, Michael Waisberg

“…Tempol was found to prevent transcription and functional expression of procoagulant tissue factor in endothelial cells (ECs) stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). …”
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Effect of Fenofibrate on Markers of Gut Barrier Function in Dogs With Naturally Occurring Diabetes Mellitus by Allison L. O'Kell, Jocelyn Mott, Lauren Porter, Chiquitha D. Crews, Yu‐An Wu, Rosemary Walzem, Joerg M. Steiner, Chen Gilor

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHILD AND PARENT REPORTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: ASSOCIATIONS WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS, PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH, AND THE IMPACT OF SOCIODEM... by Alma Glinac, Vesna Bratovčić, Esma Ahmedović, Nejra Bukvić, Amna Delić

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Effect of 8 weeks of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) on previous vascular factors and exercise enjoyment in women suffering from metabolic syndrome by Mina Behari Kia, Bahman Hasanvand

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Rare variant associations with birth weight identify genes involved in adipose tissue regulation, placental function and insulin-like growth factor signalling by Katherine A. Kentistou, Brandon E. M. Lim, Lena R. Kaisinger, Valgerdur Steinthorsdottir, Luke N. Sharp, Kashyap A. Patel, Vinicius Tragante, Gareth Hawkes, Eugene J. Gardner, Thorhildur Olafsdottir, Andrew R. Wood, Yajie Zhao, Gudmar Thorleifsson, Felix R. Day, Susan E. Ozanne, Andrew T. Hattersley, Stephen O’Rahilly, Kari Stefansson, Ken K. Ong, Robin N. Beaumont, John R. B. Perry, Rachel M. Freathy

“…NOS3 (fetal and maternal-acting), NRK (fetal), and ADAMTS8 (maternal-acting) have been implicated in placental function and hypertension. To conclude, our analysis of rare coding variants identifies regulators of fetal adipose tissue and fetoplacental angiogenesis as determinants of birth weight, and further evidence for the role of insulin-like growth factors.…”
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A HYPOTHETICAL FUNCTIONAL MODEL OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DEVELOPMENT BASED ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INCOME HETEROGENEITY OF THE RURAL POPULATION AS A FACTOR OF SOCIAL DYNAMICS by Marina Alexandrovna VOLOKHOVA, Ivan Sergeevich NOVIKOV

“…A model of socio-demographic development has been developed based on the relationship between the value heterogeneity of the rural population as a factor of social dynamics, uniting a system of economic and social indicators on the basis of a functional approach, stratification indicators of the value orientation of rural areas have been determined depending on the level of income of the population, which will determine the growth of job creation. places and size of wages. …”
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Extensive Numerical Analysis of PDF Parameters for Wind Energy in Brazil: A Study Across 27 Cities for 60 Years Wind Speed by Ahmed Badawi, Amaury Souza, I. M. Elzein, Hassan Ali, Alhareth Zyoud

“…The study employs the Weibull distribution, characterized by shape factor k and scale factor c, to represent wind speed variations. …”
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LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON LIVER FUNCTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH THALASSEMIA MAJOR BEFORE AND AFTER DEFERASIROX (DFX) THERAPY by Ashraf Tawfik Soliman, Mohamed Yassin, Fawzia AlYafei, Lolwa Al-Naimi, Noora Almarri, Aml Sabt, Vincenzo De Sanctis

“…Methods: Liver function tests including: serum bilirubin, alanine transferase (ALT), aspartate transferase (AST) , albumin, insulin-like growth factor – I (IGF-I) and serum ferritin concentrations were followed every 6 months in 40 patients with BTM, with hepatitis negative screening (checked every year), for at  least   five years of DFO therapy and 4-5 years of DFX therapy . …”
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