Comparison of cardiovascular autonomic function and biomarkers between vitamin D insufficient and deficient people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus by Visakamutharasi Murugiah, Pravati Pal, Jaya Prakash Sahoo, Nivedita Nanda, Suryanarayana Bettadpura Shamanna

“…Heart rate variability (HRV), baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and conventional autonomic function tests, 25 (OH) D, oxidative stress parameters and inflammatory markers were measured. …”
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A review of the optimization of thyroid function, thrombophilia, immunity and uterine milieu: OPTIMUM treatment strategy for recurrent implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy... by Keiji Kuroda

“…Abstract Background Aside from embryonic factors, various factors can intricately interfere with embryo implantation and maintenance of pregnancy, causing recurrent implantation failure (RIF) or recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). …”
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Role of BDNF-TrkB signaling in the improvement of motor function and neuroplasticity after ischemic stroke in rats by transcranial direct current stimulation by Yu Chen, Lin Mao, Qinxiang Zhou, Dingqun Bai, Yuhan Kong

“…Methods: A middle cerebral artery occlusion-reperfusion(MCAO/R) model was established in rats to observe tDCS effects on brain damage. Behavioral tests, the modified neurologic severity score(mNSS), and the Hoffman reflex / the M wave(Hmax/Mmax) ratio helped assess motor function and neurologic deficits. …”
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Assessment of functioning using the WHODAS 2.0 among people with myasthenia gravis-associated disability: a nationwide follow-up study by Jia-Pei Hong, Chih-Hong Lee, Chien Tai Hong, Lung Chan, Chen-Chih Chung, Prangthip Charoenpong, Hou-Chang Chiu, Tsan-Hon Liou

“…The GEE analysis indicated that younger patients with MG experienced functional changes comparable to older patients. Notably, respiratory disability was identified as a key factor contributing to cognitive decline. …”
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The influence of CD40 ligation and interferon-γ on functional properties of human monocyte-derived dendritic cells activated with polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid by Dragičević Ana, Džopalić Tanja, Vasilijić Saša, Vučević Dragana, Božić Biljana, Majstorović Ivana, Balint Bela, Čolić Miodrag

“…Each of these results may have functional and therapeutic implications.…”
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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

“…Background & Aims: Steatosis is a comorbid factor for cancer development. Patients with steatosis do not respond well to current immune checkpoint therapy (CPI) treatment. …”
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Cryptic Enhancer Elements in Luciferase Reporter Vectors Respond to the Osteoblast-Specific Transcription Factor Osf2/Cbfa1 by Kannan Thirunavukkarasu, Rebecca R. Miles, David L. Halladay, Jude E. Onyia

“…Randomly occurring cisacting elements in the vector sequences that can spuriously respond to various transcription factors, combined with the high sensitivity of the luciferase assay system, could make these vectors unsuitable for functional studies with certain transcription factors. …”
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Effect Factor of Arsenite and Arsenate Removal by a Manufactured Material: Activated Carbon-Supported Nano-TiO2 by Qian Luo, Gang Li, Meifeng Chen, Fanxin Qin, Haiyan Li, Yu Qiang

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Semi-analytical solutions for the scattering of plane SH Waves by a Finite Crack by Fuqing Chu, Hui Qi, Shaoqiang Liu, Jing Guo

“…In this study, we employ the wave function expansion method, integrated with the region-matching technique and the employment of half-integer order Bessel functions, to derive a semi-analytical solution for the scattering of plane SH waves by a finite crack. …”
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Reference for determining Phillip's constant values and peak enhancement factor for the use of JONSWAP spectrum in Western Java Sea waters by Satriyo Panalaran, Suntoyo, Aries Sulisetyono, Dhany Arifianto, Andri Ramdhani, Widi Agoes Pratikto

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A cross-sectional study of risk factors associated with sarcopenia in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by Johnny Amer, Qusay Abdoh, Zaina Salous, Eithar Abu Alsoud, Sama AbuBaker, Ahmad Salhab, Manal Badrasawi

“…The patients were interviewed and instructed to provide the necessary information, such as sociodemographic factors, medical and surgical history, lifestyle information, MASLD-related data, and nutritional and functional status. …”
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Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia. by Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Natnael Moges, Natnael Kebede, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Ermias Sisay Chanie

“…Therefore, this review gives the updated pooled prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma in Ethiopia after the implementation of SAFE.…”
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Prevalence and contributing factors of depression among women with infertility in low-resource settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shimelis Tadesse, Henok Kumsa, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Alex Ayenew Chereka, Getnet Gedefaw, Fiker Chane, Esuyawkal Mislu

“…In low-resource settings, the overall prevalence and contributing factors of depressive symptoms among women with infertility remain unknown.ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence and contributing factors of depression among women with infertility in low-resource settings.MethodsA review was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). …”
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Clinical value of circulating splicing factors in prostate cancer: SRRM1 as a novel predictive biomarker and therapeutic target by Antonio J. Montero-Hidalgo, Enrique Gómez-Gómez, Manuel Galán-Cañete, Francisco Porcel-Pastrana, Jesús M. Pérez-Gómez, María Ortega-Bellido, Julia Carrasco-Valiente, Laura Chamorro-Castillo, Juan P. Campos-Hernández, Oriol A. Rangel-Zuñiga, Teresa González-Serrano, Rafael Sánchez-Sánchez, André Sarmento-Cabral, Manuel D. Gahete, Juan M. Jiménez-Vacas, Raúl M. Luque

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Factors Associated with Physical Frailty in Elderly Women with Low Socioeconomic Status in Urban Communities: A Cross-Sectional Study by Rensa Rensa, Siti Setiati, Purwita W Laksmi, Ikhwan Rinaldi

“…Conclusion: elderly women in the urban community with low socioeconomic status were classified as fit (12.6%), pre-frail (63.4%) and frail (24%). Factors associated with physical frailty were age above 70 years old, depressive symptoms, lower functional status and health-related quality of life index.…”
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Investigating the factors affecting the optimal model of granting rural housing improvement credits; Case study: villages of Malard County by Mohammad Ranjbar, Alireza Estelaji, Majid Karimpour reyhan

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Factors Associated with Physical Frailty in Elderly Women with Low Socioeconomic Status in Urban Communities: A Cross-Sectional Study by Rensa Rensa, Siti Setiati, Purwita W Laksmi, Ikhwan Rinaldi

“…Conclusion: elderly women in the urban community with low socioeconomic status were classified as fit (12.6%), pre-frail (63.4%) and frail (24%). Factors associated with physical frailty were age above 70 years old, depressive symptoms, lower functional status and health-related quality of life index.…”
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Evaluation of Morphometric Factors on the Distribution of Debris: A Case Study on the Attica Ripples on the South of Paveh- Kermanshah Province, Iran by Mohammad Ahmadi

“…Then, in order to investigate the effect of environmental factors on variance distribution, slope parameters, amplitudes, curvature, elevation classes and solar radiation were extracted using DEM and ArcGIS spatial analysis functions. …”
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Towards a new perspective: Exploring the variability of conditional risk factors for multimorbidity susceptibility among older adults in India. by Ajay Kumar, Suryakant Yadav

“…These implications include an increased risk of functional limitations, poor quality of life, and delayed mortality pattern but expanding morbidity burden among older adults. …”
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Magic-factor 1, a partial agonist of Met, induces muscle hypertrophy by protecting myogenic progenitors from apoptosis. by Marco Cassano, Stefano Biressi, Amanda Finan, Laura Benedetti, Claudia Omes, Renata Boratto, Frank Martin, Marcello Allegretti, Vania Broccoli, Gabriella Cusella De Angelis, Paolo M Comoglio, Cristina Basilico, Yvan Torrente, Paolo Michieli, Giulio Cossu, Maurilio Sampaolesi

“…Crossing of Magic-F1 transgenic mice with alpha-sarcoglycan knock-out mice -a mouse model of muscular dystrophy- or adenovirus-mediated Magic-F1 gene delivery resulted in amelioration of the dystrophic phenotype as measured by both anatomical/histological analysis and functional tests.<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>Because of these features Magic-F1 represents a novel molecular tool to counteract muscle wasting in major muscular diseases such as cachexia or muscular dystrophy.…”
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