Assessment of blood-brain barrier function and the neuroinflammatory response in the rat brain by using cerebral open flow microperfusion (cOFM). by Arijit Ghosh, Thomas Birngruber, Wolfgang Sattler, Thomas Kroath, Maria Ratzer, Frank Sinner, Thomas R Pieber

“…In parallel, we monitored BBB function using sodium fluorescein as low molecular weight reporter in the cOFM sample. …”
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Identifying the predictors of ultra early neurological improvement and its role in functional outcome after endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke by Yuzheng Lai, Mohammad Mofatteh, José Fidel Baizabal-Carvallo, José Fidel Baizabal-Carvallo, Jianfeng He, Wenhao Wu, Daohong Wang, Wenshan Yan, Jicai Ma, Sijie Zhou, Yu Sun, Yu Sun, Yi He, Shumei Li, Hao Sun

“…Background and purposeUsing post-treatment methods to predict functional outcomes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is crucial in stroke medicine. …”
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Functional Connectivity Alterations Associated with COVID-19-Related Sleep Problems: A Longitudinal Resting-State fMRI Study by Chen HB, Li L, Sun YK, Liu Y, Chen W, Liu P, Liao YH, Xie A

“…Correlations between FC and clinical data were analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis with Gaussian random field (GRF) correction. …”
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Ultrasound features and thyroid function of patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma for predicting metastatic cervical lymph nodes with atypical ultrasound features by Shuting Li, Wen Tang, Mengjuan Feng, Zonghui Zhang, Zhongping Tang, Yuanyuan Yue

“…The patients were divided into two groups based on the presence of cervical lymph node metastasis in the postoperative pathologic findings. The thyroid function and ultrasound data of the two groups were analyzed to identify independent risk factors for metastatic cervical lymph nodes with atypical ultrasound features. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Sport-Metric Training on Functional Factors Related to Lower Limb Injuries and Skill Variables in Young Futsal Players by Mohammad Kalantariyan, Sirvan Zarghami Aliabad, Jamal Khalandi

“…The experimental group performed Sport-Metric-specific exercises for six weeks, three sessions per week, while the control group continued their routine futsal training. Data analysis was conducted using paired t-tests and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at a significance level of 0.05. …”
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The functions of territories of advanced socio-economic development to attract private capital in the context of the formation of a new model of economic growth by N. S. Stepanov

“…The results of the study include: systematization of characteristics and statistical data on the functioning of territories of advanced socio-economic development in Russia; justification of the insufficient effectiveness of such territories and the functions performed by them; clarification of the need to activate the main function of the territories of advanced socio-economic development to attract private capital.…”
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Association between the American heart association’s life’s essential 8 score and cognitive function: a cross-sectional NHANES study by Jiuyang Sun, Xinyu Tu, Shuwei Wang, Jie Wang, Jingxue Liang, Zhenguo Liu, Lu Song

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Econometric predictive model for assessing the functional state of students during the examination period: a cross-sectional exploratory pilot study by I. S. Knyazhev, L. V. Karaulova, O. V. Reztsov, A. P. Spitsin

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Isokinetic assessment of muscle function according to physical activity level and cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults aged 20 to 80 years by V.Z. Dourado, M.B. Nascimento, R.C. Navarro, R.P. da Silva, B.B. Gonze, K.M. Guedes, V.T. Lauria, W.O. Vieira, T.L.V.D.P. Ostolin

“…Multiple regression analysis was used to develop equations to predict isokinetic muscle function. …”
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How achievement of a stroke care pathway is associated with functional outcome after stroke: a national, register-based study by Elin Bergh, Torunn Askim, Ole Morten Rønning, Stian Lydersen, Hild Fjaertoft, Bente Thommessen

“…The modified Rankin scale (mRS) was used to measure functional outcome at 3 months post-stroke, functional independence was defined as an mRS score of 0–2. …”
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Lokomat-Assisted Robotic Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury: A Biomechanical and Machine Learning Evaluation of Functional Symmetry and Predictive Factors by Alexandru Bogdan Ilies, Cornel Cheregi, Hassan Hassan Thowayeb, Jan Reinald Wendt, Maur Sebastian Horgos, Liviu Lazar

“…Methods: This study analyzed data from 29 SCI patients undergoing Lokomat-based rehabilitation. …”
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Application of functional near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning to predict treatment response after six months in major depressive disorder by Cyrus Su Hui Ho, Jinyuan Wang, Gabrielle Wann Nii Tay, Roger Ho, Hai Lin, Zhifei Li, Nanguang Chen

“…This study investigates whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and clinical assessment information can predict treatment response in major depressive disorder (MDD) through machine-learning techniques. …”
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Brain-wide mapping of acute hypoxia-induced neuronal activation in mice: A c-Fos immunofluorescence study by Xingyao Yu, Pai Pang, Tao Liu, Xiufang Jiang, Jiayi Zhang, Xiangpei Yue, Jianjun Guo, Xiang Cheng, Tong Zhao, Yongqi Zhao, Zhonghua Dai, Lingling Zhu

“…To systematically characterize hypoxia-induced brain activation patterns, we conducted whole-brain mapping of neuronal activity changes in mice exposed to acute hypobaric hypoxia versus normoxic controls using c-Fos immunofluorescence, a robust marker of neuronal activation. Our functional analysis focused on key brain regions governing: cardiorespiratory homeostasis, attention, memory, emotional processing, motivation and reward. …”
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The effectiveness of Spencer muscle energy technique on pain, function and range of motion in patients with frozen shoulder: Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses by Mihret Dejen Takele, Alemu Kassaw Kibret, Gashaw Jember Belay, Moges Baye, Kefale Getie, Kassaw Belay Shiferaw, Getachew Azeze Eriku

“…The outcomes were pain, function, and shoulder range of motion (ROM). Two authors independently did data extraction. …”
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Results of qualitative test on fatty acid binding cardiac protein in suspected acute coronary syndrome and various kidney function level by V. A. Kokorin, E. A. Kochmareva, M. N. Arefiev, I. G. Gordeev

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Relationship between serum uric acid and bone mineral density in patients with type 2 diabetic nephropathy and normal renal function by YIN Yu-lei, WANG Pei, ZHANG Rui-huan, QIU Fang-xin

“…Their clinical data were collected to conduct retrospective analysis. …”
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Preoperative computed tomography assessment of peri-hip muscles in patients with femoral neck fracture and its impact on postoperative walking function by Katsuya Yokoyama, Taku Ukai, Makoto Ogawa, Masahiko Watanabe

“…This study investigated the influence of these muscles on postoperative walking function using computed tomography (CT). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 58 patients (12 male, 46 female) who underwent bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures between January 2018 and July 2021. …”
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The Cognitive Correlates of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Predictive Role of Looming Maladaptive Style, Executive Function, Thought-Action Fusion and Metacognition by Maryam Koosheshi, Rahim Yousefi, Ladan Vaghef

“…Furthermore, Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlations at the 5% level among cognitive correlates—maladaptive threat magnification style, executive functions, thought-action fusion, and metacognition—and OCD symptoms. …”
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Validation of functional assessment of chronic illness therapy - spiritual well-being scale (FACIT-Sp-12) in Serbian oncology patients by Klikovac Tamara, Rajić Isidora, Lazić Milica

“…A sample consisted of 215 female oncology patients, with a mean age of 50.41 years (age range: 24–81 years). The data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Effect of combined oral contraceptive on cardiorespiratory function and immune activation in premenopausal women involved in exercise: A systematic review protocol. by Oyesanmi A Fabunmi, Phiwayinkosi V Dludla, Bongani B Nkambule

“…All included studies will be appraised using appraisal tools, while appropriate extraction tools will be used for data extraction. Where possible, eligible studies will be pooled for meta-analysis. …”
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