Impact of Postacute Care on Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Stroke: Cognitive Function as a Mediator and Moderator by Shi-Jer Lou, Hsiu-Fen Lin, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Hong-Yi Hsu, Hon-Yi Shi

“…Introduction: This study explored whether cognitive function mediates the impact of postacute care (PAC) programs on depression or anxiety in patients with stroke, with consideration for potential moderation effects in the pathway. …”
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The Effect of Obesity on Asthma: Lung Function Analysis Using the Impulse Oscillometry in School-age Children by Zeynep Güleç, Pınar Uysal

“…A baseline impulse oscillometry test was performed to measure lung functions. Results: Baseline percent predicted value of R20 (p=0.025), R5-20 (p=0.040), and Fres (p=0.018) were significantly increased in obese asthmatics than non-obese asthmatics. …”
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Targeted delivery of doxorubicin to B-cell lymphoma using monoclonal antibody-functionalized Chaetoceros biosilica by Ghazal Salari, Ahmad Shadi, Amirhossein Ahmadi, Javid Esfandyari, Hossein Nikmanesh

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of porous biosilica derived from the diatom Chaetoceros sp., functionalized with hydrophilic GPTMS, labeled with CD-19 antibody, and loaded with doxorubicin in targeting Raji cells, a B lymphoid cell line. …”
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A combined comfort and safety-based approach to assess the performance of advanced driver assistance functions by Michelangelo-Santo Gulino, Giulio Vichi, Federica Cecchetto, Luigi Di Lillo, Dario Vangi

“…These cases respectively represent a real impact extracted from an in-depth accident database and a consumer program test for an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) function. …”
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A study on the functional properties of bioactive peptides derived from snakehead fish (Channa striata) by Mardiah Ainul, Sitanggang Azis Boing, Nurilmala Mala, Yasni Sedarnawati

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Development of advanced voice-supported simulators with the function of automated estimation of air traffic controllers skills by V. E. Borisov, V. A. Borsoev, A. A. Bondarenko

“…As a result, a conceptual design was formed and a promising simulator with the function of training automation and voice support was developed. …”
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Functional characterization and evolution of olfactory responses in coeloconic sensilla of the global fruit pest Drosophila suzukii by Qi Xue, Kazi Sifat Hasan, Omar Dweck, Shimaa A. M. Ebrahim, Hany K. M. Dweck

“…We find that D. suzukii’s responses are grouped into four functional types. These responses are consistent across sexes and reproductive status. …”
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Patients with STEMI after Revascularization: Is There a Relationship Between Coronary Artery Lesion and Renal Function? by Anna V. Broniuk, Lesia V. Rasputina

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Disorders of the aggregation function of platelets against the background of a deficiency of certain vitamins and microelements in children by O. B. Gordeeva, A. V. Dobrotok, D. S. Ovchinnikov, M. A. Soloshenko, N. L. Aleshenko

“…They depend on blood plasma composition, functional state and structure of both platelet membranes and functional state of endothelium. …”
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School Climate and Black Adolescents’ Psychological Functioning: The Roles of Parental Self-Efficacy and Parenting Practices by Fatima A. Varner, Sophia J. Lamb, Hin Wing Tse, Ahniah R. Charles, Naila A. Smith, Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes

“…In this study, it was tested whether associations between adolescents’ and parents’ perceptions of school climate in 7th grade (Wave 1) and adolescents’ later psychological functioning in 11th grade (Wave 4) were partially mediated by parental self-efficacy and parenting practices when the adolescents were in 8th grade (Wave 3). …”
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Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study by C. A. Hintschich, K. Resler, C. Brückner, A. Altundag, K. Trautmann, K. Hölig, F. Kroschinsky, M. Pieniak, T. Hummel

“…Methods A total of 40 subjects were included in this study (10 myeloma patients, 10 allogeneic stem cell donors, 20 controls who did not receive any G‐CSF). Olfactory function was psychophysically assessed using the threshold and extended identification domain of the Sniffin' Sticks test. …”
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Moderation Effect of Handgrip Strength on Cognition and Functional Independence Associations in Adults Over 90 Years by Mikel L. Sáez de Asteasu, Eduardo L. Cadore, Tainara Steffens, Eduarda Blanco‐Rambo, Talita Molinari, Marcelo Bandeira‐Guimaraes, Mikel Izquierdo, Caroline Pietta‐Dias

“…A moderation analysis was performed to test whether handgrip strength moderated the association between cognition and functional independence, stratified by biological sex and adjusted for body weight. …”
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Mindfulness Training Enhances Endurance Performance and Executive Functions in Athletes: An Event-Related Potential Study by Jui-Ti Nien, Chih-Han Wu, Kao-Teng Yang, Yu-Min Cho, Chien-Heng Chu, Yu-Kai Chang, Chenglin Zhou

“…For each participant, the mindfulness level, endurance performance assessed by a graded exercise test, executive functions assessed via Stroop task, and N2 component of ERPs were measured prior to and following the 5-week intervention. …”
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Effects of Spray-Drying Conditions on the Functional and Physicochemical Properties of Young Barley Grass Juice Powders by Alicja Barańska-Dołomisiewicz, Joanna Żubernik, Katarzyna Samborska, Aleksandra Jedlińska, Dorota Witrowa-Rajchert

“…No statistical difference was noted between variants with maltodextrin (chlorophyll A: 91.22 ± 5.07%, chlorophyll B: 71.72 ± 5.44%), Nutriose^® (chlorophyll A: 72.24 ± 5.32%, chlorophyll B: 67.04 ± 12.41%), and carrier-free powder; thus, the elimination of a carrier can be considered to effectively produce a “clean” label, functional product. The highest degradation among the tested bioactive compounds was noted for vitamin C.…”
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Three‐Dimensional Habitat Structure Drives Avian Functional and Trait Diversity Across North America by Colin P. Sweeney, William Peterman, Kaiguang Zhao, Karen Goodell, Benjamin Zuckerberg, Marta A. Jarzyna

“…Specifically, we used data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to test the associations between 11 measures of 3D habitat structure and avian species richness, functional and trait diversity, and phylogenetic diversity. …”
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Donor Smoking Negatively Affects Donor and Recipient Renal Function following Living Donor Nephrectomy by Jonathan Heldt, Robert Torrey, Daniel Han, Pedro Baron, Christopher Tenggardjaja, Justin McLarty, Tekisha Lindler, D. Duane Baldwin

“…Use of tobacco by kidney donors is associated with decreased posttransplant renal function, although smoking cessation can improve outcomes. …”
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Application of Acoustic Cardiography in Assessment of Cardiac Function in Horses with Atrial Fibrillation Before and After Cardioversion by Mélodie J. Schneider, Isabelle L. Piotrowski, Hannah K. Junge, Glenn van Steenkiste, Ingrid Vernemmen, Gunther van Loon, Colin C. Schwarzwald

“…This study aimed to evaluate the use of an acoustic cardiography monitor (Audicor^®) in quantifying cardiac mechanical and hemodynamic function in horses with AF before and after treatment and to correlate these findings with echocardiographic measures. …”
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The association of systemic microvascular changes with lung function and lung density: a cross-sectional study. by Bianca Harris, Ronald Klein, Michael Jerosch-Herold, Eric A Hoffman, Firas S Ahmed, David R Jacobs, Barbara E K Klein, Tien Y Wong, Joao A C Lima, Mary Frances Cotch, R Graham Barr

“…Measures of microvascular function included retinal arteriolar and venular caliber, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio and, in a subset, myocardial blood flow on magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Endogenous IL-1 in cognitive function and anxiety: a study in IL-1RI-/- mice. by Carol L Murray, Pauline Obiang, David Bannerman, Colm Cunningham

“…The results argue for a careful evaluation of the roles of endogenous IL-1 in hippocampal and limbic system function.…”
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Impact of nutritional status and pulmonary function on short- and long-term overall survival in hemodialysis patients. by Özge Aydın Güçlü, Hasim Atakan Erol, Nilüfer Aylin Acet Öztürk, Asli Gorek Dilektasli, Funda Coskun, Abdulmecid Yıldız, Mehmet Karadag

“…Data on demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and laboratory findings were collected. Pulmonary function tests were conducted along with body composition measurements using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). …”
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