Effect of Polydopamine Nanoparticle-Induced Surface Modification on Demineralized Dentin for Enhanced Functional Remineralization by Manavalan Madhana Madhubala, Sekar Mahalaxmi

“…Conclusion: Dentin remineralization is more strongly facilitated by nanometric PDA than PDA, which has an enhanced functional remineralization effect.…”
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The Additive Effects of Type-2 Diabetes on Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Heart Failure by Michael L. Alosco, Mary Beth Spitznagel, Manfred van Dulmen, Naftali Raz, Ronald Cohen, Lawrence H. Sweet, Lisa H. Colbert, Richard Josephson, Joel Hughes, Jim Rosneck, John Gunstad

“…After adjustment for demographic and medical characteristics, HF patients with T2DM evidenced significantly greater impairments across multiple cognitive domains than HF patients without T2DM: λ=.92, F(5,156)=2.82, P=.018. Post hoc tests revealed significant associations between T2DM and attention (P=.003), executive function (P=.032), and motor functioning (P=.008). …”
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Optimizing Resource Fragmentation in Virtual Network Function Placement Using Deep Reinforcement Learning by Ramy Mohamed, Marios Avgeris, Aris Leivadeas, Ioannis Lambadaris

“…In the 6G wireless era, the strategical deployment of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) within a network infrastructure that optimizes resource utilization while fulfilling performance criteria is critical for successfully implementing the Network Function Virtualization (NFV) paradigm across the Edge-to-Cloud continuum. …”
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Early alterations of thalami- and hippocampi-cortical functional connectivity as biomarkers of seizures after traumatic brain injury by Marina Weiler, Evan S. Lutkenhoff, Brunno M. de Campos, Raphael F. Casseb, Paul M. Vespa, Martin M. Monti

“…., ≤14 days) fMRI imaging data, directly testing the hypothesis that the presence of seizures up to two years following brain trauma is associated with functional changes within hippocampi and thalami-cortical networks. …”
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Aptamer-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticle Assay for Rapid Visual Detection of Norovirus in Stool Samples by Maytawan Thanunchai, Sirikwan Sangboonruang, Natthawat Semakul, Kattareeya Kumthip, Niwat Maneekarn, Khajornsak Tragoolpua

“…To address these challenges, we developed a visual detection method utilizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) functionalized with the SMV25 aptamer specific to the NoV capsid protein. …”
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Cell trajectory modulation: rapid microfluidic biophysical profiling of CAR T cell functional phenotypes by Kerwin Kwek Zeming, Kai Yun Quek, Wei-Xiang Sin, Denise Bei Lin Teo, Ka-Wai Cheung, Chin Ren Goh, Faris Kairi, Elizabeth Lee, Francesca Lorraine Wei Inng Lim, Michaela Su-Fern Seng, Shui Yen Soh, Michael E. Birnbaum, Jongyoon Han

“…Here, we introduce the Cell Trajectory Modulation (CTM) assay, a microfluidic, label-free approach for the rapid evaluation of the functional attributes of CAR T cells based on biophysical features (i.e., size, deformability). …”
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Desirability function based optimization of experimental data for air-water spray impingement cooling by Santosh Kumar Nayak, Purna Chandra Mishra

“…The optimization of the controlling parameters was carried out by using the desirability functions. The Design Expert 8 software was used to analyze the experimental results. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Intervention and Neurofeedback on the Sexual Function of Women With Multiple Sclerosis by Shiva Kaffashi Alamdari, Jafar Poyamanesh, Ghorban Fathi Aghdam, Abdolreza Nasser Moghadasi

“…This study aims to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention and neurofeedback on the sexual function of women with MS. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test/follow-up design. …”
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A Facile Strategy to Restore the Optic Nerve Functionality Using an Injectable Conducting Hydrogel by Changchun Yu, Yandi Zhou, Shuang Yao, Ziyi Wang, Sihao Ye, Rubing Qi, Hai Hu, Keke Liu, Yabo Wu, Tom Lawson, Lu Yan, Yong Liu, Wencan Wu

“…Electroretinography results further support that both a‐wave and b‐wave amplitudes obtained under various adaptation conditions in the PEDOT hydrogel‐treated animal models with optic nerve crush are comparable to those in the control group. The visual cliff testing results further supports the enhanced visual functionality after the hydrogel treatment. …”
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Cognitive profile of patients with depressive disorders and its significance for antidepressant therapy and social functioning by K. E. Emelin, R. V. Akhapkin, Y. A. Alexandrovsky

“…The study of patients cognitive functioning included testing of memory (memory for faces), attention (the Landolt broken ring test), reaction speed (the simple sensorimotor reaction), psychomotor functioning (the finger-tapping test) and executive functions (the Stroop test, the reaction to a moving object). …”
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Measuring the Three-Dimensional Volume Scattering Functions of Microsphere Suspension: Design and Laboratory Experiments by Wanyan Wang, Kecheng Yang, Wei Li, Long Yu, Wenping Guo, Min Xia

“…The measurement of the volume scattering function (VSF) of suspended particles is an ongoing research topic since it has the potential to provide a rapid, nondestructive means of analyzing hydrosols. …”
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A Pilot Study to Evaluate Impairment of Sexual Function with Vulvar Dermatosis – An Indian Experience by Pragya A Nair, Rutoo V Polra, Mauli M Shah, Jinal J Tandel, Shree Dhanani, Priya K Ghoghara

“…There is limited research on vulvar dermatoses (VD) affecting the sexual function, especially in the Indian population. Materials and Methods: This pilot study, spanning from September 2021 to April 2023, includes female patients within the age group of 18–65 years who were sexually active with genital dermatoses. …”
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Effect of gut microbiome modulation on muscle function and cognition: the PROMOTe randomised controlled trial by Mary Ni Lochlainn, Ruth C. E. Bowyer, Janne Marie Moll, María Paz García, Samuel Wadge, Andrei-Florin Baleanu, Ayrun Nessa, Alyce Sheedy, Gulsah Akdag, Deborah Hart, Giulia Raffaele, Paul T. Seed, Caroline Murphy, Stephen D. R. Harridge, Ailsa A. Welch, Carolyn Greig, Kevin Whelan, Claire J. Steves

“…Outcomes are physical function and cognition. The trial is carried out remotely using video visits, online questionnaires and cognitive testing, and posting of equipment and biological samples. …”
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A Combinatorial Functional Precision Medicine Platform for Rapid Therapeutic Response Prediction in AML by Noor Rashidha Binte Meera Sahib, Jameelah Sheik Mohamed, Masturah Bte Mohd Abdul Rashid, Jayalakshmi, Yihao Clement Lin, Yen Lin Chee, Bingwen Eugene Fan, Sanjay De Mel, Melissa Gaik Ming Ooi, Wei‐Ying Jen, Edward Kai‐Hua Chow

“…ABSTRACT Background Despite advances made in targeted biomarker‐based therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment, remission is often short and followed by relapse and acquired resistance. Functional precision medicine (FPM) efforts have been shown to improve therapy selection guidance by incorporating comprehensive biological data to tailor individual treatment. …”
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Stress Response of Aspergillus niger Spores to Copper Surfaces and the Implications for Antifungal Surface Functionalization by Stella Marie Timofeev, Katharina Siems, Daniel Wyn Müller, Aisha Saddiqa Ahmed, Alessa Schiele, Kristina Brix, Carolin Luisa Krämer, Franca Arndt, Ralf Kautenburger, Frank Mücklich, Stefan Leuko

“…This work evaluates copper, brass, and steel surfaces functionalized with ultrashort pulsed laser‐induced periodic surface structures (USP‐DLIP) designed as 3 and 9 µm topographies. …”
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ON THE EXPEDIENCY AND DIRECTIONS OF IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING STUDENTS MATERIAL OF THE CONTENT LINE "FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS" by Тетяна Года, Олександр Школьний

“…In addition, the need to improve the methodology of teaching students functions is confirmed by the results of the International Comparative Survey PISA 2018, statistical reports of the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment on mathematics testing, and surveys of mathematics teachers. …”
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Glioma-Associated Antigen HEATR1 Induces Functional Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes in Patients with Glioma by Zhe Bao Wu, Chao Qiu, An Li Zhang, Lin Cai, Shao Jian Lin, Yu Yao, Qi Sheng Tang, Ming Xu, Wei Hua, Yi Wei Chu, Ying Mao, Jian Hong Zhu, Jianqing Xu, Liang Fu Zhou

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Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction Combined with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Clinical and Functional Outcomes by Giuseppe Danilo Cassano, Lorenzo Moretti, Michele Coviello, Ilaria Bortone, Mariapia Musci, Ennio Favilla, Giuseppe Solarino

“…This study aims to assess the clinical and functional outcomes of the ACLR+ALLR combination using biomechanical testing in patients with at least ten months of follow-up. …”
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Angiotensin Receptor‐Neprilysin Inhibitor Is Associated With Improved Cardiac Autonomic Function in Heart Failure by Andreas A. Boehmer, Tim Schubert, Moritz Rothe, Christoph Keim, Lilli Wiedenmann, Christian Ruckes, Lukas von Stuelpnagel, Fabian Theurl, Michael Schreinlechner, Bianca C. Dobre, Bernhard M. Kaess, Axel Bauer, Joachim R. Ehrlich

“…End points were changes in HR variability (SD of normal‐to‐normal intervals, mean square of differences between consecutive R‐R intervals), HR, deceleration capacity, and periodic repolarization dynamics as well as ventricular function and NT‐proBNP (N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide). …”
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Altered intra- and interregional synchronization in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis: a resting-state fMRI study by Wu L, Zhang Y, Zhou F, Gao L, He L, Zeng X, Gong H

“…Keywords: relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis, functional MRI, resting state, regional homogeneity, functional connectivity, caudate, insula…”
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