The Modern Technologies of Refractive Lenticular Extraction: Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Results by A. V. Doga, I. A. Mushkova, N. V. Maychuk, M. R. Obraztsova, I. S. Malyshev

“…To evaluate the clinical and functional results of myopia correction using the technology of fractional lenticular extraction performed using femtosecond VisuMax and LDV Z8 lasers.Materials and methods. …”
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Peculiarities of Social Functioning of Patients With Vascular Dementia, Complicated by Hallucinator-Paranoid Disorders by Shevchenko-Bitensky K.

“…Materials and methods. The study used an integrated approach, which was implemented using the clinical and psychopathological method, supplemented by the use of psychometric scales: Global Assessment Functionally (GAF)); Psychiatric Disability Assessment Schedule – WHO) (DAS)); Bristol’s Activity Dayly Life Scale (BADL)); scale of structured interview “Assessment of the patient’s family support resource”; Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer Disease (BEHAVE -AD)). …”
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The effect of HIV infection on glycaemia and renal function in type 2 diabetic patients. by Siyabonga P Khoza, Nigel J Crowther, Sindeep Bhana

“…<h4>Background</h4>Infection with, and treatment of HIV is associated with effects on glycaemia and renal function. The purpose of this study was therefore to compare glycaemic control and albuminuria in HIV-positive and HIV-negative type 2 diabetic patients.…”
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Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance by Anum Yaseen, Muhammad Umair, Z.A. Rehan, Layla A. Alahmari, Eman Fayad

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Clinical and functional significance of determining biological age in women during the reproductive period by E. V. Kudryavtseva, D. A. Berezina, V. V. Bazarny, L. G. Polushina, M. А. Kopenkin, A. N. Troitskaya, V. V. Kovalev

“…Biological age (BA) reflects the characteristics of the morphological and physiological state of the human body at a specific period of its life.This concept is of particular importance in reproductive medicine, because actual age does not always correlate with the state of organs and systems.Aim: to develop a method for calculating BA for women aged 20–45 years, considering their physiological state and reproductive function.Materials and Methods. A single-stage non-randomized cohort study was conducted. …”
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A lightweight prosthetic hand with 19-DOF dexterity and human-level functions by Hao Yang, Zhe Tao, Jian Yang, Wenpeng Ma, Haoyu Zhang, Min Xu, Ming Wu, Shuaishuai Sun, Hu Jin, Weihua Li, Liu Wang, Shiwu Zhang

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The effect of core muscle fatigue on the functional movement screening scores in female athletes by Shadab Bastam, Mohammad Rahimi, Hashem Piri, Mostafa Bafrouei

“…Background: The functional movement screen is developed to examine individual’s movement patterns through seven functional tasks.Aim: This study was conducted to examine the effect of core muscle fatigue on functional movement screening (FMS) scores in female athletes.Materials and Methods: The study has a pre-test-post-test design. …”
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Functional Outcome of Lumbar Discectomy by Fenestration Technique in Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Prolapse by Bharath Vadivelkumar, Prem K Kothimbakkam, Guhan Rayappan Kumaresan, Ashwanth N Balashanmugam, Thirumal Ranganathan, Vijayashankar Murugesan

“…The causes for delayed functional recovery were high body mass index, extremes of age, and a heavy worker population. …”
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Liver Function Test and Diabetes Mellitus: Correlation from a Laboratory Perspective by Aditya Chilay, Neha Mehra, Moumita Misra, Raj Jatale, Shibani Ramchandran

“…Evidence of deranged liver functions is observed in long-standing DM and a slight elevation of liver enzymes is seen in insulin resistance. …”
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Biomedical Applications of Functionalized Composites Based on Metal–Organic Frameworks in Bone Diseases by Chenxi Yun, Zhe Yuan, Rim El Haddaoui-Drissi, Ruitong Ni, Yunyun Xiao, Zhenhui Qi, Jie Shang, Xiao Lin

“…When combined with other functional materials, they regulate cellular reactive oxygen species, macrophage phenotypic transformation, bone resorption, osteogenesis, and mineralization, providing a new paradigm for bone tissue engineering. …”
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Cannabis in Acute Injury Rehabilitation: Analgesic Efficacy, Functional Outcomes and Dependency Risks by Sebastian Polok, Justyna Talaska, Małgorzata Wasilewska, Krzysztof Pietrzak, Karol Demel

“…Cannabis has emerged as a potential analgesic, yet its efficacy, safety, and impact on functional recovery in acute injuries remain unclear, particularly for athletes. …”
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One-step synthesis of epoxy/cyclic carbonate bifunctional polycarbonates with functional groups by Jie Huang, Boxiong Shen

“…Furthermore, hydrolysis and amination reactions were performed on the cyclic carbonate and epoxy groups in PVCH, yielding polycarbonates with hydroxyl, amide, and other functional groups, which further enhance the material's versatility for applications requiring strong adhesion, biocompatibility, and chemical reactivity. …”
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Clinical and functional features of elderly patients with frailty syndrome receiving treatment at home by K. Sh. Garunov, A. A. Gertsog, T. E. Morozova

“…To study the features of the clinical condition and functional status of patronage patients with frailty syndrome.Materials and methods. …”
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Assessment and monitoring of liver graft viability and initial function using interstitial microdialysis by A. I. Sushkov, V. S. Rudakov, K. K. Gubarev, D. S. Svetlakova, A. I. Artemiev, S. E. Voskanyan

“…Assessing the viability and monitoring the function of liver graft in the early postoperative period are critical clinical tasks. …”
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Two Functional TP53 Genetic Variants and Predisposition to Keloid Scarring in Caucasians by Andrzej Dmytrzak, Agnieszka Boroń, Beata Łoniewska, Klaudyna Lewandowska, Iwona Gorący, Mariusz Kaczmarczyk, Andrzej Ciechanowicz

“…To investigate the association of rs1042522 (c.215G>C, p.Arg72Pro) and rs17878362 (16-bp insertion/duplication in intron 3) variants, two most frequently analyzed TP53 functional polymorphisms and the risk of keloid in Polish patients. …”
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Morphological and functional characteristics of Trichinella sp. larvae in bears and badgers in the Kirov Region by O. B. Zhdanova, I. I. Okulova, A. V. Uspensky, L. A. Napisanova

“…The purpose of the research is study of morphological and functional characteristics of Trichinella sp. larvae in bears and badgers in the Kirov Region.Materials and methods. …”
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Tolerance to exercise in adolescents with rheumatic diseases taking into account systolic heart function by T. O. Holovko, N. S. Shevchenko, L. F. Bohmat, V. V. Nikonova

“…Aim: to determine the systolic heart function and adaptive capabilities to physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. …”
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Functional Evaluation of Open Carpal Tunnel Release in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients by Swagat Mahapatra, Devta Singh, Prakhar Mishra, Jaydeep Patel, Madhusudan Mishra, Animesh Gupta

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of open carpal tunnel release in carpal tunnel syndrome and analyze the risk factors and epidemiological patterns associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. …”
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Improving the functionality of intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery: is lidocaine an alternative? by K.V. Bosenko

“…This monitoring method is not intended to visualize the recurrent laryngeal nerve, but rather to assess its function intraoperatively and to help make a prognosis in patients who develop recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis. …”
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Transient Elevation of Liver Function Tests and Bilirubin Levels After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Alexandros Giakoustidis, Menelaos Papakonstantinou, Christos Gkoutzios, Paraskevi Chatzikomnitsa, Areti Danai Gkaitatzi, Athanasia Myriskou, Petros Bangeas, Panagiotis Dimitrios Loufopoulos, Vasileios N. Papadopoulos, Dimitrios Giakoustidis

“…In cases of poor identification of the cystic duct and artery leading to a missed intraoperative injury, patients present with elevated liver function tests (LFTs) or increased bilirubin postoperatively. …”
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