Elementy japońskich wierzeń i obrzędów w mandze Mieruko-chan. Dziewczyna, która widzi więcej Tomoki Izumiego by Jakub Ścibor Ratajczyk

“…The author draws attention to religion as an important element of creating cultural reality and its function that makes it more attractive. …”
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A Robust Exponentially Fitted Scheme for Singularly Perturbed Fractional-Order Delay Parabolic Equation by Nuru Ahmed Endrie, Gemechis File Duressa

“…The proposed scheme demonstrates more accurate, stable, and uniform convergence compared to existing methods in the literature.…”
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Design of the Gear Generating Instrument on the type of Duplicate Planetary Transmission by Ye Youdong, Liu Lihong

“…The structure and function of the existing gear generating instrument are analyzed,its drawbacks and deficiencies of the structure and using are pointed out.The traditional structure mode of gear generating instrument is abandoned,and a new type of duplicate planetary transmission of involute gear generating instrument is designed,and then the structure,parameters,principle and characteristics are introduced.The duplicate planetary transmission of involute gear generating instrument is more convenient and quicker for operating by contrast of using the old and new gear generating instrument,and it can completely replace the existing gear generating instrument.…”
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CD11b-modified ROS/pH-responsive nanoparticles co-deliver Dioscin and siRNA to improve cardiac repair after myocardial infarction by reducing neutrophil recruitment by Nannan Xu, Zuofei Chi, He Zhang, Jiake Wu, Ruowen Sun, Chunyang Tian

“…In vivo, Dio/siICAM-1@MSN@PDA-CD11b preferentially accumulated within the myocardial tissues of MI mice and co-localized with CD11b+Ly6G+ neutrophils, thereby attenuating neutrophil recruitment, suppressing inflammatory responses, and ultimately improving cardiac function. More importantly, Dio/siICAM-1@MSN@PDA-CD11b exhibited excellent in vivo biosafety profiles. …”
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Features of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in diabetic patients with resistant hypertension by M. A. Manukyan, A. Y. Falkovskaya, V. F. Mordovin, T. R. Ryabova, I. V. Zyubanova, A. M. Gusakova, T. E. Suslova

“…The frequency of HFpEF in patients with DN is significantly higher than in patients without it, which is associated with more pronounced impairments of diastolic function. …”
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Pouvoir politique et pouvoir religieux. L’exploitation de la Sanusiyya au sein de la Libye indépendante (1951-1958) by Carlotta Marchi

“…The clash with a modern State model, built on the ṭarīqa and legitimised by it, also changed the function of Islam in relation to the State itself. …”
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Effectiveness of Mind–Body Exercise in Older Adults With Sarcopenia and Frailty: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Ruihan Wan, Jie Huang, Kangle Wang, Danting Long, Aolong Tao, Jia Huang, Zhizhen Liu

“…Nevertheless, its effectiveness in enhancing muscle function and physical performance in this population has not been well established. …”
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Extracellular vesicles from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid provide insights into the inhaled corticosteroids treatment response in COPD by Jiahua Fang, Justina C. Wolters, Karim Rafie, Changshuo Wang, Sabine Bartel, Maarten van den Berge, Machteld N. Hylkema

“…Weighted gene co-expression network analysis was applied to identify EV protein modules associated with lung function (n = 24) at baseline. Baseline EV protein levels were further correlated with changes in lung function after ICS treatment. …”
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Effectiveness of cognitive stimulation for individuals with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lu Hua Chen, Oi Ling Lee, Yan Wing Lee, Shu Ting Ng, Sum Yi Eugenia Ngai, Yat Hei Zita Pau, Tongyu Ma, Hon-lam Joseph Yuen

“…Objective Cognitive stimulation (CS) is a non-pharmacological intervention aimed at enhancing cognitive function. However, the effectiveness of CS in individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) remains inconclusive. …”
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Utilization of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy with a Former Triathlete After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report by Christopher Keating, Stephanie Muth, Cameron Hui, Lisa T Hoglund

“…The KOOS-Sport & Recreation subscale may be more responsive to monitor functional recovery compared to the KOOS-JR, possibly due to the subject's athletic background…”
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Periaural Music Player Daily Use Does Not Significantly Influence the Hearing Thresholds by Saralidze N., Sharashenidze N., Tushishvili M., Kevanishvili Z.

“…The effects of periaural music player listening on the hearing function possess gender specific character: high-frequency hearing loss appears more often in females than in males.…”
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Disturbances of visual perception in non-demented patients with Parkinson’s disease by R. Timofejavaitė, V. Vilda, A. Liveikienė, R. Kaladytė-Lokominienė

“…Mild cognitive impairment, disorders of language and executive function were diagnosed more frequently in PD group. …”
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Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy by Ali A. Khan, BSPH, Fayez H. Fayad, BA, Chan W. Kim, MD, Feven Ataklte, MD, Phinnara Has, MS, Ali Nebipasagil, PhD, Zolt Arany, MD, PhD, Athena Poppas, MD, Wen-Chih Wu, MD, MPH, Gaurav Choudhary, MD, Tasnim F. Imran, MD, MPH

“…Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis to identify studies with assessment of RV function, major adverse outcomes, and LV systolic function recovery. …”
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Effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with different stimulation parameters on post-stroke dysphagia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlle... by Xu-Miao Peng, Xu-Miao Peng, Cheng Gong, Mei-Xia Xiao, Liang-Sheng Chen, Liang-Sheng Chen, Yi Li, Yi Li, Jie Chen, Mao-Yuan Wang, Mao-Yuan Wang, Mao-Yuan Wang, Yun Luo, Yun Luo, Yun Luo

“…Subgroup analyses based on the Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS) and Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS) revealed that cerebellar rTMS was more effective than cerebral rTMS in improving swallowing function in patients with PSD (p < 0.05). …”
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Cardiovascular Risk Factor Profiles and Disease in Black Compared to Other Africans with Chronic Kidney Disease by Hon-Chun Hsu, Chanel Robinson, Angela J. Woodiwiss, Gavin R. Norton, Patrick H. Dessein

“…Black compared to other African predialysis patients experienced larger Framingham scores and more adverse nontraditional cardiovascular risk factors, impaired arterial and diastolic function but similar cardiovascular event rates (OR (95% CI) = 0.93 (0.22 to 3.87)). …”
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LAPAROSCOPIC PLASTIC WITH PRIMARY STRICTURES OF THE URETEROPELVIC SEGMENT by N. V. Polyakov, N. G. Keshishev, M. V. Gurbanov, M. V. Grigoryeva, L. D. Arustamov, A. V. Kazachenko, B. Ya. Alekseev

“…In this case, the effectiveness of the treatment was dependent on the initial deficiency of kidney function: the best results were seen in patients with kidney function deficiency of less than 25%, and the proportion of ineffective interventions was highest among patients with a deficit of more than 75%. …”
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Understanding the Role of Alcohol in Metabolic Dysfunction and Male Infertility by Valentina Annamaria Genchi, Angelo Cignarelli, Andrea Sansone, Dimitri Yannas, Leonardo Dalla Valentina, Daniele Renda Livraghi, Giorgia Spaggiari, Daniele Santi

“…This increase in alcohol intake is a major public health concern due to its far-reaching effects on human health, particularly on metabolic processes and male reproductive function. This narrative review focuses on the role of alcohol consumption in altering metabolism and impairing testicular function, emphasizing the potential damage associated with both acute and chronic alcohol intake. …”
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Burden of End-Stage Kidney Disease by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Status in South Korea: A Nationwide Epidemiologic Study by Jwa-Kyung Kim, Han Na Jung, Bum Jun Kim, Boram Han, Ji Hye Huh, Eun Roh, Joo-Hee Kim, Kyung-Do Han, Jun Goo Kang

“…In South Korea, the prevalence and incidence of ESKD are increasing more rapidly compared to the global average. This study aimed to determine the incidence rate (IR) of ESKD by diabetes status from 2012 to 2022. …”
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Effects on renal outcome of concomitant acute pyelonephritis, acute kidney injury and obstruction duration in obstructive uropathy by urolithiasis: a retrospective cohort study by Su-Hyun Kim, Eung Hyun Lee, Jung-ho Shin, Sung Bin Park, Byung Hoon Chi, Jin Ho Hwang

“…In patients with concomitant APN or severe AKI during hospitalisation with obstructive uropathy, an eGFR decrease of >30% and >50% occurred more frequently, compared with others (p<0.001). …”
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Efficacy and safety of fasinumab in an NSAID-controlled study in patients with pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee or hip by Stephen J. DiMartino, Haitao Gao, Simon Eng, Guillermo Valenzuela, Thomas Fuerst, Chetachi Emeremni, Tina Ho, Hazem E. Hassan, Kenneth C. Turner, John D. Davis, Souhil Zaim, Jesse Chao, Yamini Patel, Lillian Brener, Ngan Trinh, Garen Manvelian, Michael Fetell, Ned Braunstein, Gregory P. Geba, Paula Dakin

“…At Week 24, greater improvements were observed for fasinumab versus placebo; least-squares mean difference: –0.63 (p = 0.0003) for WOMAC pain and –0.64 (p = 0.0003) for physical function. Improvements were numerically greater for fasinumab versus NSAIDs for physical function (–0.64 versus –0.31; nominal p < 0.05) and pain (–0.63 versus − 0.39; p = NS). …”
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