Quality of life and objective functional impairment in lumbar spinal stenosis: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of moderators by Andrea Pozza, Fabio Ferretti, Anna Coluccia, Roberto Gusinu, Giacomo Gualtieri, Vitaliano Francesco Muzii

“…There is no comprehensive review on quality of life and objective functional impairment in LSS. This paper presents the protocol of the first systematic review and meta-analysis summarising evidence about quality of life and functional impairment in patients with LSS compared with healthy controls. …”
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Evaluation of anti-Mullerian hormone as parameter of ovarian function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mukhammad Nooryanto, Wulandari Wulandari

“…HIGHLIGHTS • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients show a strong correlation between Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) levels and ovarian function. Lower AMH levels indicate higher risk of impaired ovarian function and diminished reserve, as revealed by this meta-analysis…”
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The effects of acupoint catgut embedding therapy on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangqiu Li, Hongfei Zhou, Muhan Zhou, Liangliang Lou, Li Luo, Shan Ji

“…PurposeThis study aimed to assess the effect of acupoint catgut embedding therapy (ACET) on anthropometric parameters and endocrine function in obese women through a systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across international and Chinese databases [CNKI, Wanfang, Weipu, Sinomed, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus]. …”
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Structural-Functional Analysis of the Rural Housing Using Sustainable Development Approach (Case Study: in Eastern Roumeshkhan County, Kuhdasht township) by Ahmad Roumiani, Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari, Kheirulensa Mansouri Mansouri

“…Therefore, to evaluate the reliability of the questionnaire estimations made based on Cronbach’s alpha which showed 0.850, 0.631, and 729 for the three sections of the questionnaire know as economic dimensions, social dimensions, and environmental dimensions respectively indicating the appropriateness of the questionnaire for the study case. Factor analysis, one sample t-test, variance, and VIKOR were used for data analysis to study the subject. …”
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Functional disability in basic and instrumental activities of daily living among older adults globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mamaru Getinet, Addisu Getie, Worku Misganaw Kebede, Tadesse Tsehay Tarekegn, Daniel Gashaneh Belay

“…Although existing studies provide valuable insights, comprehensive global data on functional disability in basic and instrumental activities of daily living among older adults remain limited. …”
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The Analysis of Harmful Factors Affecting on Mental Health and Cognitive Function among Workers of Steel Industry (Using the ISO9612 Approach) by Hadi alimoradi, Mahsa Nazari, Reza Jafari Nodoushan, Alireza ajdani

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Combining widely targeted metabolomics and RNA-sequencing to reveal the function analysis of Phyllanthus emblica Linn. Juice-induced poultry macrophages by Chenggang Liu, Jin jin, Binyi Sun

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Assessing post-COVID-19 functional recovery in healthcare workers: Insights from the 6-minute walking test and DLCO analysis by Salma AlBahrani, Ali AlBarrak, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Nawal AlGubaisi, Hamoud Alkurdi, Dalia Alburaiki, Abdulrahaman AlGhamdi, Mohammed AlOthaiqy, Osama Faqihi, Meshael Musaed Almershad, Fatimah Hassan Hakami, Asmaa AlAbbadi, Mariam Hassan Hakami, Alaa AlMaimouni, Zechariah Jebakumar Arulanantham, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq

“…Conclusion: The study provides significant data regarding the functional recovery of HCWs who have recovered from COVID-19 using the 6MWT. …”
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NbIT--a new information theory-based analysis of allosteric mechanisms reveals residues that underlie function in the leucine transporter LeuT. by Michael V LeVine, Harel Weinstein

“…Here, we introduce a novel analysis framework, called N-body Information Theory (NbIT) analysis, which is based on information theory and uses measures of configurational entropy in a biomolecular system to identify microdomains and individual residues that act as (i)-channels for long-distance information sharing between functional sites, and (ii)-coordinators that organize dynamics within functional sites. …”
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Daedaleopsis sinensis (Polyporaceae, Basidiomycota), contributing to understanding fungal evolution and ec... by Jin-Xin Ma, Hai-Jiao Li, Can Jin, Hao Wang, Lu-Xin Tang, Jing Si, Bao-Kai Cui

“…Further, a phylogenetic analysis of D. sinensis and the other 86 Basidiomycota species was performed using mitochondrial genome data. …”
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Bioinformatics analysis of miR-2861 and miR-5011-5p that function as potential tumor suppressors in colorectal carcinogenesis by Alper Aytekin, Hikmet Kadakal, Deniz Mihcioglu, Turkan Gurer

“…In addition, it was predicted that dysregulated miRNAs targets, pathways and functional gene annotations that may be important in colorectal carcinogenesis using KEGG pathway and GO analysis. …”
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Analysis of the Operational Impact of the Interconnected Wind Power Plant Selac on Enhancing the Quality of Supply and Operational Functionality of the Kosovo Power System by Gazmend Pula, Kadri Kadriu, Petrit Kastrati, Qendrim J. Nika, Nuri Berisha

“…This paper deals with the problem of establishing the effects of the technical and functional integration of wind power plants (WPP) in the Kosovo Power System (KPS). …”
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Depression reduces cognitive function partly through effects on BMI and hypertension: a large observational study and Mendelian randomization analysis by Hongyang Gong, Zhao Wang, Yanyan Chen, Taotao Mi, Yanxin Wang

“…Results The observational analysis of NHANES data indicates that depression is independently associated with cognitive function. …”
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Effects of aerobic, resistance and combined training on endothelial function and arterial stiffness in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Raphael Silveira Nunes da Silva, Diego Silveira da Silva, Patrícia Caetano de Oliveira, Gustavo Waclawovsky, Maximiliano Isoppo Schaun

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Functional Analysis of the <i>ZmPR5</i> Gene Related to Resistance Against <i>Fusarium verticillioides</i> in Maize by Wei Yang, Hongyu Cai, Yuanqi Zhang, Junheng Hao, Yaqi Ma, Qinxuan He, Kun Zhao, Honggang Li, Ayue Fang, Dalong Hou, Xuejiao Ren

“…In this study, the gene <i>ZmPR5</i>, associated with resistance to ear rot, was identified through transcriptome data analysis of the maize inbred line J1259. The gene was subsequently cloned and its function was investigated. …”
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Carotid intima–media thickness and endothelial function in adolescents exposed to alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in utero: a mediation analysis by Tammy Hartel, Aamer Sandoo, André Oelofse, Juléy De Smidt

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A Causal Inference Approach to Mediation Analysis in Vitreomacular Traction: How Much Does Traction Resolution Mediate Functional Outcomes? by Benedicte Lescrauwaet, Stijn Vansteelandt, Timothy L. Jackson, SriniVas R. Sadda, Luc Duchateau

“…We investigate to what extent the anatomic marker vitreomacular adhesion resolution (VMAR) mediates vision benefits, comparing ocriplasmin vs. a sham regimen. A causal mediation analysis is applied to randomized trial data including 218 participants with vitreomacular traction. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of Mendelian randomization and scRNA-seq identify key prognostic genes and relevant functional roles in colorectal cancer by Meng Hu, Haotian Dong, Chujia Chen, Chengyuan Ye, Jianing Yan, Xuan Yu, Guoliang Ye, Yongfu Shao

“…Our research used univariate Cox analysis and Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to identify key prognostic genes in CRC. …”
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Efficacy of deep brain stimulation in locomotor function recovery post-spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Parisa Javadnia, Amir Reza Bahadori, Sara Ahmadi, Iman Amanizadeh, Mohammad Amin Fathollahi, Afshan Davari, Abbas Tafakhori, Alireza Soltani Khaboushan, Sajad Shafiee, Sara Ranji

“…Abstract Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating condition affecting the young demographic and represents a significant clinical challenge due to the complexities associated with rehabilitating locomotor function. Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on SCI. …”
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Impact of mesenchymal stem cell therapy on cardiac function and outcomes in acute myocardial infarction: A meta-analysis of clinical studies by Mei Zhao, Yanpeng Xue, Qingqing Tian, Yan Deng, Tao Tang

“…This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) treatment on cardiovascular function and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) at various follow-up intervals. …”
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