Plant-derived polyphenolic compounds for managing schizophrenia: mechanisms and therapeutic potential by Xiaolin Ji, Jianbo Chai, Sihan Zhao, Yonghou Zhao

“…These plant compounds hold the potential not only to alleviate the symptoms of schizophrenia but also to enhance cognitive function. They may achieve this through various mechanisms, such as boosting antioxidant defenses, reducing neuroinflammation, balancing neurotransmitters, increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, and enhancing mitochondrial function. …”
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Voltage-Gated Ion Channels in Neuropathic Pain Signaling by Ricardo Felix, Alejandra Corzo-Lopez, Alejandro Sandoval

“…These agents have improved efficacy and safety profiles in preclinical and clinical studies by attenuating pathophysiological channel activity and restoring neuronal function. This review seeks to contribute to guiding future research and drug development toward more effective mechanism-based treatments by discussing the molecular mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain and highlighting translational therapeutic opportunities.…”
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Clinical application of preoperative volumetric measurement for interventional precise embolization in the treatment of hypersplenism caused by liver cirrhosis by Yin-Bao Hu, Lei Duan, Guang-Yu Liu, Xiao-Ming Wang

“…We compared the changes in liver function test results and haematological parameters between these two groups. …”
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Knockout of Sirtuin 3 in endothelial cells impairs endothelial‐dependent relaxation and myogenic response in mice by Jian‐Xiong Chen, Jin Zhang, Yingjie Chen, Heng Zeng

“…Female SIRT3ECKO mice had profound dysfunction in CA, whereas male mice exhibited more dysfunction in MCA. These data revealed a sex and organ‐specific role of endothelial SIRT3 in vascular function and myogenic responses. …”
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Impact of smoking status on the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review by Roger Knaggs, Kimberley Sonnex, Hanna Alleemudder

“…The rate ratios favoured more exacerbations in ICS users who were current or heavier smokers than those who were ex-smokers or lighter smokers (0.81 to 0.99 vs 0.92 to 1.29).Conclusions In COPD, heavier or current smokers do not gain the same benefit from ICS use on lung function and exacerbation rates as lighter or ex-smokers do, however effects may not be clinically important.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019121833…”
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Long‐term effects of obesity on COVID‐19 patients discharged from hospital by Luorui Shang, Li Wang, Fangyuan Zhou, Jinxiao Li, Yuhan Liu, Shenglan Yang

“…All the patients were invited to fill out a series of scales to assess cardiopulmonary function. Data on population baseline characteristics, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, chest computed tomography (CT), and lung function were collected and analyzed. …”
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Type 2 diabetes clusters in the Novosibirsk region by I. A. Bondar, O. Y. Shabelnikova

“…Cluster 2 in 432 patients (15.4%) with increased function of β-cells, the age of diagnosis of T2DM was older — 52.91±7.75 years, patients had a higher BMI of 35.64±7.21 kg/m2 and more high diastolic blood pressure, earlier development of diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and polyneuropathy, and better response to metformin therapy and combined therapy with metformin and sulfonylurea. …”
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Sexual dysfunction and serum prolactin level in a sample of patients with methamphetamine dependence in Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Shrief Y. Afifi, Mohamed Fekry, Ahmad M. Almaghrabi, Moatazbellah I. Ali

“…Abstract Background Methamphetamine usage has become more widespread, which is a global societal concern. …”
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Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Activates Microglia α7nAChR to Reduce Striatal Neuroinflammation in Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease and Its Mechanism by GENG Yao, WANG Ruiyu, ZHU Zhuang, SHEN Ying, ZHANG Kezhong

“…After modeling and intervention, the open field test was used to detect the autonomic motor function of each group. The rotarod test was used to detect the balance and coordination function of each group. …”
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Acquisition of Case System in Romani Language by Христо Кючуков

“…It seems that Roma children need more experience with the language in order to connect the case marker with the function of the preposition in the Romani language.…”
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Case Report: A missed diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis using echocardiography due to immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis with normal wall thickness in the early stage by Xiaohui Li, Xiaohui Li, Xiaohui Li, Tongge Mu, Yangxue Deng, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yun Ti, Yun Ti, Yun Ti, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang

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Sex similarities and differences in the reverse and anti-remodeling effect of pressure unloading therapy in a rat model of aortic banding and debanding by Tímea Bálint, Mihály Ruppert, Bálint András Barta, Korkmaz-Icöz Sevil, Loganathan Sivakkanan, Attila Oláh, Sayour Alex Ali, Kálmán Benke, Dávid Nagy, Karck Matthias, Oliver Schilling, Béla Merkely, Gábor Szabó

“…Pressure unloading exposes a more pronounced anti-remodeling effect on the functional level in males, which is attributed to the more progressive functional deterioration in AB animals. …”
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Predicting right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implant: A novel approach by Carissa E. Livingston, Dale Kim, Lacey Serletti, Andrea Jin, Sriram Rao, Michael V. Genuardi, Eliot G. Peyster

“…‘No RVF’ patients were defined as patients who never demonstrated more than moderate RV dysfunction on a post‐LVAD transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) (ordinal RV function <3), never required an RV assist device (RVAD), were not discharged on sildenafil and were not on a pulmonary vasodilator or inotropic medication at 3 months after LVAD implant. …”
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Cognitive «portrait» of children with mental retardation by T. S. Kaminskaya, L. G. Khachatryan, E. V. Kasanave, I. V. Kaminskiy

“…Within the framework of a cross-sectional analytical study, the structure of cognitive function disorders and psychoemotional status in children with delayed psychoverbal development was determined. 132 children aged 5-11 years were examined: 58% boys and 42% girls. …”
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Interface effects in the phase determination of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 epitaxial thin films by Jesse Schimpf, Wang Zhang, Mahir Manna, Sandhya Susarla, Xue-Zeng Lu, James M. Rondinelli, Lane W. Martin

“…Here, it is demonstrated that the substrate the film is grown on is more influential than factors such as thickness, defect content, and strain. …”
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Mitigation of endemic GI-tract pathogen-mediated inflammation through development of multimodal treatment regimen and its impact on SIV acquisition in rhesus macaques. by Rachele M Bochart, Kathleen Busman-Sahay, Stephen Bondoc, David W Morrow, Alexandra M Ortiz, Christine M Fennessey, Miranda B Fischer, Oriene Shiel, Tonya Swanson, Christine M Shriver-Munsch, Hugh B Crank, Kimberly M Armantrout, Aaron M Barber-Axthelm, Charlotte Langner, Cassandra R Moats, Caralyn S Labriola, Rhonda MacAllister, Michael K Axthelm, Jason M Brenchley, Brandon F Keele, Jacob D Estes, Scott G Hansen, Jeremy V Smedley

“…Treatment combined with expanded practices resulted in successful maintenance of rhesus macaques (RM) free of common EPs, with no evidence of overt microbiota diversity loss or dysbiosis and instead resulted in a more defined luminal microbiota across study subjects. …”
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Comparison of combined suprascapular and axillary nerve pulsed radiofrequency and nerve block for the treatment of primary frozen shoulder: a prospective cohort study by Yue Wu, Jiangyou Huang, Weibo Zhang, Suming Tian, Gang Chen

“…At different time after the procedure, most of the parameters of PROM improved more in group P than those in group B (flexion at 3 and 6 months, p = 0.042 and <0.001; abduction at 3 and 6 monthse, p = 0.001 and 0.001; extension at 3 and 6 months, p = 0.038 and 0.007, internal rotation at 6 months, p = 0.015; external rotation at 1, 3, and 6 months, p = 0.002, 0.002, and 0.001, respectively).Conclusions In patients with primary FS who completed both manipulation under anesthesia and intra-articular injections, PRF with SSN and AN appears to provide better pain relief, better PROM recovery, and more shoulder function improvement than nerve block treatment.…”
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A new clinical classification of congenital biliary dilatation – HUAXI CBD classification by Zhenyu Xie, Siyu Pu, Shuguang Jin, Bo Xiang, Jiayin Yang, Lvnan Yan

“…Objective To propose a more concise and more suitable classification of congenital biliary dilatation (CBD), and exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of this classification in diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Clinical outcomes and safety of combined calcitriol and bisphosphonates in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis: a retrospective cohort study by Xu Zhou, Hui Long, Jui-Hua Wang, Zhen Huang, Liping Cao

“…Barthel Index scores increased more in the study group (P < 0.05). Bone metabolism markers (BALP, BGP, PINP, TRACP) and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TGF-β1, TNF-α) decreased more significantly in the study group, while IL-10 levels and BMD increased more markedly (P < 0.05). …”
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Neuromotor Changes After a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Bilateral Assessment of Unilateral Tasks by Amy Bellitto, Alice de Luca, Simona Gamba, Luca Losio, Antonino Massone, Maura Casadio, Camilla Pierella

“…Cervical spinal cord injuries (cSCI) severely affect upper limb function, yet research on post-injury neuromotor abilities is limited. …”
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