Types of the left ventricle geometry and changes in functional parameters of the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation by V. V. Syvolap, A. O. Bohun

“…To study the features of the left ventricle remodeling and changes in its functional signs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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Respective association of joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation with knee symptoms and function in China by Liyi Zhang, Chutong Lin, Jian Jin, Jianhao Lin, Zhichang Li

“…Abstract Background Joint space narrowing (JSN) and osteophytes are rarely studied separately regarding their risk factors and impacts on knee symptoms and function, particularly in the Chinese population. Methods This study utilized data from the Shunyi Osteoarthritis Study. …”
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Self-Reported Cognitive Function in Persons with Nonneurological Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review by Heather Cuevas, Valerie Danesh, Ashley Henneghan

“…Six studies showed no significant associations between neuropsychological tests and self-reported cognitive function; another 6 studies found a significant association. …”
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Functional Capacity, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Oxygen Consumption Predict Mortality in Patients with Cirrhosis by José Leonardo Faustini Pereira, Lucas Homercher Galant, Danusa Rossi, Luis Henrique Telles da Rosa, Eduardo Garcia, Ajácio Bandeira de Mello Brandão, Cláudio Augusto Marroni

“…Liver diseases influence musculoskeletal functions and may negatively affect the exercise capacity of patients with cirrhosis. …”
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Clinical and neuropsychological assessment of executive function in a sample of children and adolescents with idiopathic epilepsy by Andrea Bandeira de Lima, Fernanda Moreira, Marleide da Mota Gomes, Heber Maia-Filho

“…Results Patients with epilepsy had poorer executive function scores. There was no positive linear correlation between test scores and epilepsy variables. …”
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Objective and subjective assessment of back shape and function in persons with and without low back pain by N. Taheri, L. Becker, L. Fleig, F. Schömig, B. U. Hoehl, L. M. S. Cordes, U. Grittner, L. Mödl, H. Schmidt, M. Pumberger

“…Participants with back pain lasting for 12 weeks or more were categorized as cLBP patients, while participants with back pain for less than 12 weeks were classified as non-chronic LBP patients (ncLBP). Back function was quantified using finger-to-floor distance (FFD), Ott and Schober test, and 30 s sit-to-stand test (STS). …”
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Bioinspired surface functionalization of biodegradable mesoporous silica nanoparticles for enhanced lubrication and drug release by Xiaowei Mao, Kexin Chen, Yanlong Zhao, Chunrong Xiong, Jing Luo, Yuguang Wang, Bo Wang, Hongyu Zhang

“…Furthermore, the dual-functional nanoparticles were biocompatible and effectively reduced the expression levels of two inflammation factors such as interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). …”
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Online training program maintains motor functions and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease by Hiroshi Nakanishi, Hiroshi Nakanishi, Ryoma Morigaki, Ryoma Morigaki, Ryoma Morigaki, Joji Fujikawa, Hiroshi Ohmae, Hiroshi Ohmae, Keisuke Shinohara, Nobuaki Yamamoto, Yuishin Izumi, Yuishin Izumi, Yasushi Takagi

“…ObjectiveSeveral systematic reviews have shown that physical exercise positively affects motor function (MF) and quality of life (QoL) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). …”
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Water production function of artificial grassland crop in arid desert area of Northern Xinjiang by LIU Hu, YIN Chunyan, WEI Yongfu, ZHANG Ruiqiang, GAO Tianming

“…In this study, insufficient irrigation test was carried out in the northern region, and the yields of alfalfa, Sudan grass and silage corn were analyzed under different soil water conditions, and the water production function model of these artificial grasslands was determined; meanwhile, the water sensitivity index or coefficient for alfalfa, Sudan grass and silage corn in each growth stage was calculated by using Jensen model, Stewart model and Jensen model, respectively. …”
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Detecting the antibacterial activity of green synthesized silver (Ag) nanoparticles functionalized with ampicillin (Amp) by Baghdad Science Journal

“…In the current study, synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) before and after functionalization with ampicillin antibiotic and their application as anti-pathogenic agents towards bacteria were investigated. …”
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Stroke ICF Core Element Scale and Stroke Common Functional Scale: Association Studies by Qiao JIN, Xiaoyan YANG, Qijing REN

“…Objective:To investigate the correlation between Stroke ICF Core Element Scale and Stroke Common Functional Scale.Methods:Using Stroke ICF Core Element Scale, Fugl-Meyer Scale, Modified Barthel Index (MBI) to assess 50 cases of stroke patients, performing the correlation test with <italic>Pearson</italic> coefficient, <italic>Kappa</italic> value and <italic>Cronbach</italic> alpha coefficient to evaluate the validity, reliability and content consistency of the ICF Scale.Results:The <italic>Kappa</italic> values were between 0.676-0.958 (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.001), with a good test-retest reliability and inter-rater reliability, the evaluation outcomes of two raters had a better consistency; <italic>Cronbach</italic> alpha coefficient had a good consistency in body functions, activities, participation and the environmental factors. …”
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The Effects of a Pilates Training Program on the Function and Pain of Patients with Disc Herniation with Lumbosciatalgia by Masod Golpaygani, Solmaz Mahdavi, Leili Moradi

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a pilates training program on the pain and function of patients with disc herniation with lumbosciatalgia and to compare this exercise procedure with the general protocol. …”
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Comfortable Nursing in the Intraoperative MRI Evaluation Combined with Microsurgery in the Treatment of Functional Area Glioma by Tong Shen, Ran Wang, Xin Zhao, Lin Wang, Ying Li, Ting Liu

“…This study was aimed to investigate the application value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning examination in the preoperative treatment of functional glioma and to analyze the application effect of nursing intervention in the operating room in the treatment of fiber surgery. …”
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Selenium Alleviates Low-Temperature Stress in Rice by Regulating Metabolic Networks and Functional Genes by Naixin Liu, Qingtao Yu, Baicui Chen, Chengxin Li, Fanshan Bu, Jingrui Li, Xianlong Peng, Yuncai Lu

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Preserving the Integrity of Organizations’ Quality Management System during Unification and Integration: Functional Approach by Marina V. Sokolovskaya, Elena V. Zamiralova

“…The purpose of the article is to develop and test a functional approach of combining two educational organizations of different levels that preserves the integrity of existing quality management systems. …”

Numerical Approach of Linear Volterra Integro-Differential Equations Using Generalized Spline Functions by Baghdad Science Journal

“…The performance of generalized spline functions are illustrated in test examples…”
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Level Affect Executive Function Rather than Attention by Herpan Syafii Harahap, Yanna Indrayana

“…Attention function was assessed by using Forward Digit Span and Trailmaking Test A (TMT-A) instruments, while executive function was assessed by using Backward Digit Span and Verbal Fluency Test instruments. …”
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Protective effects and its mechanism of garlicin on the renal function in type 1 diabetic rats by JIANG Jing, TANG Xiao-ling, YANG Jin

“…With 4 weeks of garlicin intervention after modeling, the urine protein excretion and renal function were tested on all the rats, and oxidative stress level was measured by dihydroethidium（DHE） staining. …”
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The Impact of Early Weight-Bearing on Functional Recovery After Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Matthew T. Nguyen MD, Brian M. Weatherford MD, Melissa M. Gross MD, Brett Drake BSc(Med), Apurva Choubey MD

“…Comparisons between groups were performed with Student T-test for independent variables, paired T-test for in-group comparisons, and Chi-square test for categorical variables with P < 0.05 considered to be statistically significant. …”
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Structural and functional state of various zones of skin microcirculation in men with isolated diastolic hypertension by Andrei I. Korolev, Andrei A. Fedorovich, Aleksander Yu. Gorshkov, Valida A. Dadaeva, Mikhail G. Chaschin, Anna V. Strelkova, Ksenia V. Omelyanenko, Maria A. Mikhailova, Oxana M. Drapkina

“…Material and Methods — Our study sample included 275 men (aged 30 to 60 years) subjected to the comprehensive medical examination, which included blood tests, videocapillaroscopy (VCS) on the left ring finger, laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) in the skin of the middle finger tip and forearm at rest, functional tests and photoplethysmography (PPG) on the left forefinger, determination of flow-mediated vasodilation of the brachial artery, echocardiography, ultrasound imaging of extracranial and femoral arteries, and also 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). …”
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