Antihypertensive combination therapy effects on cardiac remodelling in elderly patients by L. Kh. Gadzhieva, K. A. Masuev, M. I. Ibragimova

“…In all groups, there was an improvement in diastolic function, which manifested in a significant E/A reduction. …”
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Influence of 8-Week Aerobic Training on the Skin Microcirculation in Patients with Ischaemic Heart Disease by Renata Szyguła, Monika Wierzbicka, Grażyna Sondel

“…Aim of the paper. Microvascular functional impairment in the skin is considered an early predictor of developing cardiovascular diseases and a recognised risk factor of IHD. …”
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Effects of Nefopam on Postoperative Analgesia in Operating Room-Extubated Patients Undergoing Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis by Min Suk Chae, Jin-Oh Jeong, Kyung Kwan Lee, Wonwoo Jeong, Young Wook Moon, Ji Young Min

“…In patients undergoing living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) with immediate postoperative extubation in the operating room (OR), rapid recovery of consciousness and spontaneous ventilation are essential, requiring effective analgesia without compromising respiratory function. This study evaluated whether intraoperative nefopam administration improves early postoperative pain control and reduces opioid consumption in this physiologically distinct population. …”
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The Effect of Dapagliflozin, a Sodium–Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor, on Vancomycin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats by Seyhmus Tan, Bulent Kaya, Ercan Akburak, Cagri Avci, Kivilcim Eren Ates, Gulfiliz Gonlusen, Tugce Sapmaz Ercakalli, Burak Mete

“…Renal function was assessed by measuring serum urea and creatinine. …”
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Platelet-rich fibrin and silver nano-particles loaded chitosan treatment for post- laminectomy epidural scar adhesions: in vivo rats study model by Samah Fouad, Awad Rizk, Esam Mosbah, Mostafa M. Nabeeh, Walaa Awadin, Ayman S. Elmezayyen, Ekramy Elmorsy, Adel Zaghloul

“…Abstract Objective Epidural scar fibrosis commonly leads to functional disability and pain following spinal surgery and is a prevalent manifestation of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). …”
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Cardiovascular effects of obstructive sleep apnoea and effects of continuous positive airway pressure therapy: evidence from different study models by Matteo Bradicich, Martino F. Pengo, Joerg Steier, Esther Irene Schwarz

“…Methods A literature search was conducted in PubMed for randomised controlled trials, meta-analyses, population-based epidemiological studies and OSA cohort studies up to September 2023 investigating the cardiovascular effects of OSA and CPAP in adults with OSA on the following cardiovascular end-points: blood pressure, arterial hypertension, endothelial function and MACE (myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischaemic attack or cardiovascular death). …”
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Advanced Stability Analysis for Fractional-Order Chaotic DC Motors Subject to Saturation and Rate Limitations by Esmat Sadat Alaviyan Shahri, Yangquan Chen, Naser Pariz

“…Specifically, the unconstrained controller achieves a notable reduction in control energy (from <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>2.72</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mn>10</mn><mn>5</mn></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>1.83</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mn>10</mn><mn>5</mn></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>), a 26.3% decrease in maximum control effort, and enhanced or comparable tracking accuracy, as indicated by lower ISE and RMSE values. …”
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in oral cancers: Selecting the right patients by S Vishak, Bharath Rangarajan, Vikram D Kekatpure

“…These hypothesis generating findings of reduction in distant metastasis, improved resectability and functional outcome, however need further validation. …”
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Real-time Operation Optimization of Distribution Network FID Based on a PSO-ANN Two-step Method by SU Chang, SHI Gang, ZHANG Jianwen, LIU Haichun, ZHOU Jianqiao

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Comparison of the Characteristics of Hydrochar and Torrefied-Char of Traditional Chinese Medicine Residues by Zhiqiang Xu, Wenyu Ren, Shiliang Wu, Rui Xiao

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Solid State Transformers: A Review—Part I: Stages of Conversion and Topologies by Dragoș-Mihail Predescu, Ștefan-George Roșu

“…Utilizing these functionalities along with existing and proposed implementations, converter topologies are identified and then detailed in terms of their respective functionalities, advantages, disadvantages, and control schemes. …”
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Forest loss increases foliar insect and pathogen damage on poplar trees in natural riparian forests by Binli Wang, Ling Li

“…Landscape-scale forest loss threats biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, but its effect on insect herbivory and pathogen infection on trees is not well understood. …”
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Modified Constitutive Model and Practical Calibration Method for Constructional 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy by Yishu Zhang, Lin Zhao, Zhenggang Cao, Bizhao Wu

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A Communication Protocol Design aimed at a Multi-Agent System Framework for Miniaturized Satellite Systems by Samantha Iteriano-Valverde, David Scazzoli, Carmen Chan-Zheng, Johan Carvajal-Godinez, Mauricio Magarini

“…A distributed architecture tackles the problem of a possible functionality loss over the control unit. This paper describes the extension of capabilities of the Multi-Agent Systems Framework for Embedded Systems (MAES). …”
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Effect of the Administration of Alpha-Lipoic Acid on Contrast Sensitivity in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes by Anna Gębka, Ewelina Serkies-Minuth, Dorota Raczyńska

“…CS was evaluated with the Functional Acuity Contrast Test (FACT, Stereo Optical). …”
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Asymmetric Dimethylarginine as a Potential Mediator in the Association between Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence by Biagio Rapone, Francesco Inchingolo, Giulia Margherita Tartaglia, Maurizio De Francesco, Elisabetta Ferrara

“…<b>Results:</b> Cross-sectional studies consistently demonstrated significantly elevated ADMA levels in patients with periodontitis and CVD compared to healthy controls. The prospective cohort study indicated that successful periodontal treatment was associated with a significant reduction in ADMA levels and concomitant improvement in endothelial function. …”
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Effects of lower limb strengthening training on lower limb biomechanical characteristics and knee pain in patients with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zeyang Zhang, Zeyi Zhang, Bosong Zheng, Yuhang Yang, Youping Sun

“…The results show that both types of strengthening training positively impact pain reduction and improved knee function in PFP patients. …”
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Trauma patients have reduced ex vivo flow-dependent platelet hemostatic capacity in a microfluidic model of vessel injury. by Kimberly A Thomas, Rassam M G Rassam, Ronit Kar, Devin M Dishong, Katelin C Rahn, Ricardo Fonseca, Melissa Canas, Jose Aldana, Hussain Afzal, Kelly Bochicchio, Matthew D Neal, Grant V Bochicchio, Philip C Spinella, Susan M Shea

“…We hypothesized that trauma patients would have flow-regime dependent alterations in platelet function. Blood was collected from trauma patients with level I activations (N = 34) within 60 min of hospital arrival, as well as healthy volunteer controls (N = 10). …”
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TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETOTHERAPY IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION COMBINED WITH CHRONIC CEREBROVASCULAR PATHOLOGY by E. V. Sevostyanova, Y. A. Nikolaev, V. G. Lusheva, V. Y. Polyakov

“…All patients were randomized into 2 groups, comparable in age, sex, clinical and functional parameters: experimental ( n = 24) and control ( n = 26). …”
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Joint response characteristics of AE and PSC in coal rheological-impact process by Dongming Wang, Dongming Wang, Xueqiu He, Enyuan Wang, Enyuan Wang, Changqing Li, Dexing Li, Dexing Li, Zihao Mao, Zihao Mao

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