Evaluation of microRNAs as liquid biopsy markers in adrenocortical tumors by Chrysoula Mytareli, Vassiliki Kalotychou, Alexandros Lafioniatis, Gregory Kaltsas, George N. Zografos, Athina Markou, Labrini Papanastasiou, Athanasios Fountas, Dimitra Argyro Vasilliadi, Evanthia Kassi, Evanthia Kassi, Marina Mantzourani, Anna Angelousi

“…Among the 56 patients with ATs evaluated preoperatively (50 with ACAs and 6 with ACC), 26 had non-functioning tumors, 22 exhibited mild autonomous cortisol secretion, and 8 had Cushing syndrome. …”
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Alterations of the Ceramide Metabolism in the Peri-Infarct Cortex Are Independent of the Sphingomyelinase Pathway and Not Influenced by the Acid Sphingomyelinase Inhibitor Fluoxeti... by R. Brunkhorst, F. Friedlaender, N. Ferreirós, S. Schwalm, A. Koch, G. Grammatikos, S. Toennes, C. Foerch, J. Pfeilschifter, W. Pfeilschifter

“…Unexpectedly, although reducing lesion size, fluoxetine did not improve functional outcome in our model and had no significant influence on ASM activity or the concentration of ceramides. …”
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A novel variant of type-II Monteggia equivalent in an adult: A case report with a 6-year follow-up by Zackariya Mohamed, Owais Ahmed, Devendra Agraharam, Jafri Sayyadshadab Shahidali, Muthukumar Soundararajan, Dheenadhyalan Jayaramaraju, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran

“…Case: An 18-year-old right-handed male student presented after a road-traffic-accident; he had type-II Monteggia fracture dislocation associated with ipsilateral type-I capitellum fracture and comminuted lateral condyle avulsion fracture. …”
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Preliminary Testing of the Discussion of Patient Life Goals Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Dialysis Facilities by Claudia Dahlerus, Noelle E. Carlozzi, Katrina Price, Jennifer A. Miner, Richard A. Hirth, Garrett Gremel, Peisong Han, Wei Zhang, Jennifer Sardone, Jesse Roach, Wilfred Agbenyikey, Stephanie L. Clark, Golden Horton, Alexander Yaldo, Joseph M. Messana

“…Known-groups validity was supported whereby individuals receiving home dialysis had more positive responses, than those receiving in-center hemodialysis. …”
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Evaluation of Changes in Protein, Amino Acids, and Flavor during Mixed Fermentation of Chicken and Soybean by Zhengyu LONG, Jinhao ZOU, Huaigu YANG, Guopu REN, Qingming CAO, Daobang TANG

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Anxiety, fears and fear-avoidance beliefs and therapeutic outcome after lumbar microdiscectomy by Slobodan Pantelinac, Dušica Simić-Panić, Gordana Devečerski, Snežana Tomašević Todorović

“…Th ese assessments were carried out after microdiscectomy, as follows: just before rehabilitation treatment, and 1, 3 and 6 months after microdiscectomy. Th e pain and functional disability had significant correlations with the following factors: anxiety-state (p<0.01), anxiety-trait (p<0.01), fear/avoidance beliefs - physical activity (p<0.01) and fear/avoidance beliefs - work (p<0.01). …”
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SOME DIRECTIONS OF IMPROVING THE SYSTEM OF BODIESFOR PREVENTION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AGAINST THE UNDER-AGED (BY THE EVIDENCE OF SOUTH-SIBERIAN REGION) by Y. V. Zyryanova

“…The article attempts to determine the directions of improving the functioning of prevention bodies to overcome the problems identified. …”
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Brain connectome gradient dysfunction in patients with end-stage renal disease and its association with clinical phenotype and cognitive deficits by Peng Li, Nan Li, Li Ren, Yan-Ping Yang, Xin-Yi Zhu, Hui-Jie Yuan, Zhao-Yao Luo, Jun-Ya Mu, Wen Wang, Ming Zhang

“…Using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging, we studied ESRD-related hierarchical alterations. …”
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Balance Assessment in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Literature Review by Elena Amaricai, Andrei Daniel Bolovan, Alin Cristian Micuta, Marius Militaru, Anda Gabriela Militaru, Ana Ardelean

“…Physical exercise should be an integral part of managing patients suffering from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, as postural control is linked to the overall functioning of this category of patients, who should be involved in recreational activities.…”
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Correction of the Fibrinolytic Type of the Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Syndrome in the Early Postoperative Period by S. V. Sinkov, I. B. Zabolotskikh, Ye. V. Polin, L. Ye. Averyanova

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Mouse genome-wide association and systems genetics identify Asxl2 as a regulator of bone mineral density and osteoclastogenesis. by Charles R Farber, Brian J Bennett, Luz Orozco, Wei Zou, Ana Lira, Emrah Kostem, Hyun Min Kang, Nicholas Furlotte, Ani Berberyan, Anatole Ghazalpour, Jaijam Suwanwela, Thomas A Drake, Eleazar Eskin, Q Tian Wang, Steven L Teitelbaum, Aldons J Lusis

“…This analysis revealed that the most significant BMD SNP on Chr. 12 was a NS SNP in the additional sex combs like-2 (Asxl2) gene that was predicted to be functional. The involvement of Asxl2 in the regulation of bone mass was confirmed by the observation that Asxl2 knockout mice had reduced BMD. …”
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FEATURES OF CUTANEOUS MICROCIRCULATORY BLOOD FLOW IN PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION ASSESSED BY LASER DOPPLER FLOWMETRY DEPENDING ON VASOREACTIVITY STATUS... by E. V. Dolgova, A. A. Fedorovich, T. V. Martynyuk, A. N. Rogoza, I. Ye. Chazova

“…Aim: To evaluate features of the functional state of microvascular bed of the skin in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) depending to acute vasoreactivity testing on inhaled nitric oxide. …”
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The effectiveness of media in Iraqi theatre performances, the play (The Pawns) as a model by Baha Amer Ashour Sabti, Mudhad Ajil Hassan

“…The results and conclusions were summarized, the most prominent of which are: • The theatrical performance "Al-Bayadiq" worked to change the traditional style and differentiate it from traditional performances by employing media and its functions in the theatrical performance. • The employment of media and its functions in the theatrical performance, as well as its effectiveness, had an impact on the audience, deepening their response to the overall atmosphere of media and its functions…”
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Management of pediatric forearm fracture, a prospective study comparing the outcome of open reduction internal fixation with plate and screws method and closed reduction flexible... by Las J. Hwaizi, Sarkawt S. Fattah

“…As indicated in the literature, we found 95% of excellent functional results after flexible intramedullary nailing …”
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Intrastromal Strengthening of the Cornea by Technology BLOK in Case of Ectasia after LASIK with Limited Thickness and Inefficiency of Cross-Linking (Clinical Observation) by G. A. Osipyan, V. M. Sheludchenko, Yusef Naim Yusef, Kh. Khraystin, R. A. Dzhalili, E. I. Krasnolutskaya, S. V. Ermakova

“…A patient with secondary keratectasia who had previously undergone LASIK and crosslinking was found to have progressive secondary keratectasia and decreased visual functions. …”
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Effects of aerobic physical exercise on neuroplasticity after stroke: systematic review by Leandro Goursand Penna, João Pascoa Pinheiro, Sergio Henrique Rodolpho Ramalho, Carlos Fontes Ribeiro

“…Studies that involved analysis of neurotrophic factors to assess neuroplasticity had conflicting results. Conclusions: Physical exercise is a therapeutic intervention in rehabilitation programs that, beyond the known benefits relating to physical conditioning, functionality, mood and cardiovascular health, may also potentiate the neuroplasticity process. …”
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Impact of Epicatechin on the Oxidation Behavior of Fish Oil during Gastrointestinal Digestion by Yizhuo FAN, Liyan ZHANG, Qiyue YANG, Yehui ZHANG, Wenjuan JIAO

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Circulating inflammatory and neurotrophic markers as moderators and/or mediators of cognitive remediation outcome in people with bipolar disorders by Rebecca Strawbridge, Dimosthenis Tsapekos, Allan H. Young

“…Method Euthymic adults with bipolar disorders who had been randomised to CRT (n = 23) or TAU (n = 21) underwent blood testing before and after a 12 week intervention period. …”
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Association between initial serum cystatin C level and prognosis of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage by Ruoran Wang, Jing Zhang, Jianguo Xu, Min He

“…Results The incidence of mortality and unfavorable functional outcome in included 307 aSAH patients was 18.2% and 49.2%. …”
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Analysis of characteristics and therapeutic outcomes in children with Dubberley type IIA capitellar fractures by Chi Kang, Yuan Xiao, Yuhan Huang, Qinghua Liu, ZhiQiang Deng, Xin Liu

“…Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics, treatment methods, and functional outcomes of children with Dubberley Type IIA capitellar fractures. …”
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