Immunological and biochemical changes in young children with recurrent course of respiratory infections and cytomegaloviral infection by L. N. Boyarskaya, T. S. Herasimchuk, Yu. V. Kotlova, L. N. Boyarskaya, A. H. Davydova

“…So, the fact of the important role of iron ions in the mechanisms which regulate the functional activity of CD4+-cells was confirmed (r=0,49, р<0,05).…”
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The correlation of whole blood viscosity and outcome in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke by Monika Thapa, Jordyn Courville, Reese Leonhard, Prabandh Buchhanolla, Mohammad Abdurrehman Sheikh, Rahul Shah, Prashant Rai, Himanshu Chokhawala, Md Ismail Hossain, Mohammad Alfrad Nobel Bhuiyan, J. Dedrick Jordan, Roger E. Kelley

“…WBV at different shear rates was calculated using De Simone's Formula. The T-test and Chi-square test were used to compare baseline continuous and categorical data, respectively, amongst the mRS study groups. …”
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Physical, social, and emotional impact on patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac catheterization by Maricel Licht-Ardila, Alexandra Hurtado-Ortiz, Edgar Fabián Manrique-Hernández, Justo José Santiago Peña

“…The statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, χ2 tests, Kruskal–Wallis tests and multivariate linear regression analysis with the aim of identifying factors associated with HRQoL. …”
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Abstract 241: Outcomes of Statins Post‐Endovascular Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke by Nader El Seblani, Nandakumar Nagaraja

“…LVOs are associated with high mortality and severe functional deficits. Several factors have been reported to play a role in improving outcomes after Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT). …”
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Meta-analysis of TB & HIV co-infection mortality rate in sub-Saharan African children, youth, and adolescents by Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Tsehay Kebede Bizuneh, Getaye Tizazu Biwota, Biruk Beletew Abate, Tilahun Gizaw Ayenew

“…Abstract Background Despite the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in reducing morbidity and mortality, children and adolescents with co-infections face an elevated risk of death due to their young age and compromised immune systems. While risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) and adverse TB outcomes in HIV-infected adults are well-documented for mortality estimation, understanding mortality risks among HIV-infected children and adolescents, especially in the era of test and treatment and universal ART for all HIV-infected persons, remains limited. …”
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Validation of the Russian-language version of Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) questionnaire by L. D. Vorobyova, T. V. Dubinina, A. O. Sablina, A. B. Demina, E. V. Ilinykh, K. V. Sakharova, I. A. Andrianova, T. V. Korotaeva, L. V. Ivanova

“…Construct validity analysis was carried out using factor analysis and the “known groups” method. 3 main factors were identified: pain, physical health, emotional health. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of selected fatty acids and their derivatives by ZHANG Xi, YANG Ming, SONG Fei, ZHANG Hui, FENG Fengqin

“…Although the antimicrobial activity of fatty acids and their derivatives has been well known for many years, the structural and functional features causing them to prevent microbial growth or survival are still unknown.The purpose of the present study was to find out the correlation between structural features and the antimicrobial activities. …”
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Enhanced Dermal Delivery of Nanoparticulate Formulation of Cutibacterium acnes Using Sponge Spicules for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment by Jin Y, Zhang C, Jia M, Chen M

“…In vitro cytotoxicity tests showed that NFCA had low toxicity to HaCaT cells (IC50=63.8 mg/mL). …”
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The impact of a hazardous external environment on the quality of life, physical activity, and health of students in Ukraine, Poland, and Romania by Vladimir Potop, Igor Vypasniak, Iryna Ivanyshyn, Vasyl Lutskyi, Iryna Kryventsova, Lyudmila Shesterova, Krzysztof Prusik

“…Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α Cronbach's = 0.765) was used to assess the internal consistency of the questionnaire responses. Factor analysis was conducted, with the number of factors (8) determined using the Kaiser criterion. …”
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OCT biomarkers as predictors of visual improvement in diabetic macular edema eyes receiving dexamethasone implants by Giacomo Visioli, Ludovico Alisi, Elvia Mastrogiuseppe, Giuseppe Maria Albanese, Enrico Romano, Ludovico Iannetti, Marta Armentano, Francesca Giovannetti, Magda Gharbiya

“…Abstract Background Several optical coherence tomography (OCT) biomarkers have been proposed as predictors for functional and anatomical outcomes in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). …”
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Exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying intervertebral disc degeneration by analysing multiple datasets by Longquan Lin, Da Li, Gangfeng Cai, Gengyang Zheng, Dianfeng Huang, Hua Liu, Shunxin Lin, Feng Zhao

“…The key genes were reversely predicted using miRNA grid construction and transcription factor regulation, and genes related to disease regulation were obtained from the GeneCards database. …”
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Serotonin blood level study, anxiety-depressive states indicators and patients life quality after laparoscopic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease by Ye. I. Haidarzhi

“…In this regard, special attention is paid to study humoral factors influencing the pathogenesis of GERD, data on which will improve the results of therapeutic and surgical treatment. …”
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Predator‐specific mortality of sage‐grouse nests based on predator DNA on eggshells by Nolan A. Helmstetter, Courtney J. Conway, Shane Roberts, Jennifer R. Adams, Paul D. Makela, Lisette P. Waits

“…However, sage‐grouse contend with a diverse suite of nest predators that vary in functional traits (e.g., search tactics or hunting mode) and abundance. …”
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Identification and Evaluation of Lipocalin-2 in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy via Machine Learning Approaches by Hu J, Chen Z, Wang J, Xu A, Sun J, Xiao W, Yang M

“…Enrichment analysis revealed the biological functions of these genes. Subsequently, neuroinflammation-related genes were obtained to construct a neuroinflammation-related signature. …”
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The content modulation of total protein and its fractions in sows with different autonomic nervous system tones by V. O. Danchuk, V. I. Karpovskyi, A. Н. Levchenko, P. V. Karpovskyi, V. S. Chuhno, O. V. Danchuk

“…Besides, the sympathetic nervous system is potent to mobilize the resources of organism against to stress factors, while the parasympathetic part carries out the current regulation of physiological functions. …”
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THE CONTENT OF INTERLEUKINS IN ORAL FLUID OF PATIENTS WITH NON-REMOVABLE METAL CERAMIC PROSTHESES by Yu. M. Hotsko, L. Ye. Lapovets

“…In a determination of IL-1β concentration in the saliva of the tested patients, there was found a significant increase by a factor of 12 in the control parameters, it indicates on the high activity of the monocyte-macrophage lineage cells. …”
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Oral health status, oral hygiene behaviors, and caries risk assessment of individuals with special needs: a comparative study of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia by Osama Khattak, Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary, Shahzad Ahmad, Muhammad Amber Fareed, Shazia Iqbal, Asma Shakoor, Mohammed Nadeem Baig, Haifa Ali Almutairi, Rakhi Issrani, Azhar Iqbal

“…Deep pits and fissures (69.4%) and frequent snacking (63.8%) were the main risk factors in Pakistan, while frequent snacking (71.6%) and heavy plaque (60.4%) were prevalent in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Inflammation‐Derived and Clinical Indicator‐Based Predictive Model for Ischemic Stroke Recovery by Jiao Luo, You Cai, Peng Xiao, Changchun Cao, Meiling Huang, Xiaohua Zhang, Jie Guo, Yongyang Huo, Qiaoyan Tang, Liuyang Zhao, Jiabang Liu, Yaqi Ma, Anqun Yang, Mingchao Zhou, Yulong Wang

“…This study aimed to develop a predictive model, combining inflammation‐derived markers and clinical indicators, for distinguishing functional outcomes in patients with subacute ischemic stroke. …”
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Duodenal Organoids From Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Patients Exhibit Absorptive and Barrier Alterations by Alia Hadefi, Morgane Leprovots, Gilles Dinsart, Maryam Marefati, Marjorie Vermeersch, Daniel Monteyne, David Pérez-Morga, Anne Lefort, Frédérick Libert, Laurine Verset, Claire Liefferinckx, Christophe Moreno, Jacques Devière, Eric Trépo, Marie-Isabelle Garcia

“…However, MDEOs maintained pore and leak pathway integrity, indicating that the duodenal epithelial barrier remained functionally preserved under tested conditions. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that the duodenal epithelium of MASH patients exhibits significant alterations in its nutrition-related and barrier functions. …”
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Anticholinergic burden and behavioral and psychological symptoms in older patients with cognitive impairment by Sabrina Pistorio, Gianluca Scotto di Tella, Vittoria Canzanella, Raffaella Merenda, Gianluigi Cuomo, Paola Iacotucci, Vincenzo Carnovale, Leonardo Bencivenga, Maria Vargas, Annalaura Manes, Mauro Cataldi, Giuseppe Rengo, Giuseppe Rengo, Michela Zanetti, Grazia Daniela Femminella, Grazia Daniela Femminella

“…The aim of this research is to report use of anticholinergic drugs in a clinical population and to investigate the correlation between the use of anticholinergic drugs and the risk of presenting with more severe behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD).MethodPatients with a diagnosis of subjective cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia were recruited. Screening tests for cognitive impairment (MMSE) and functional status (ADL, IADL) were performed. …”
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