The relationship between dementia staging scales, cognitive-behavioral scales and functionality in patients with cognitive impairment. by Fatma Ozge Kayhan Koçak, Emre Kumral

“…The Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) and Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST), The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscore (ADAS-Cog) were recorded. …”
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Light-regulated voltage-gated potassium channels for acute interrogation of channel function in neurons and behavior. by Henry H Jerng, Jay M Patel, Tamor A Khan, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Paul J Pfaffinger

“…Even though Kv channels have been intensely studied for over 70 year, surprisingly little is known about how specific channels expressed in various neurons and their functional properties impact neuronal network activity and behavior in vivo. …”
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The Impact of the Logo Therapy Approach on the Family Function and Marital Life Satisfaction of Couples with Marital Conflicts by Mohammad Hosein Farahmandi, Abolfazl Bakhshipour, Mahmod Jajarmi

“…The SPSS23 software was used to analyze the data obtained from the study using a mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni follow-up test. The results indicated that the logo-therapy approach is effective in improving the family function (F=47.52; Eta=0.55; P<0001,) and marital life satisfaction (F=43.90; Eta=0.53; p<0001) of couples experiencing marital conflicts. …”
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Evaluation of a seed drill for barley and vetch sowing as a function of varying seeding ratios by Arzu Yazgi, Tuncay Gunhan, Behcet Kir, Gulcan Demiroglu Topcu, Erdem Aykas

“…Conclusions It appears that the results in this work demonstrated that the seed drill could have a great potential to be used effectively for the seeding of barley as well as vetch mixtures as a function of various ratios to enhance the overall yield of the crop.…”
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Cognitive function and shift work among healthcare professionals in India: Findings from the SNORE study by Nirupama AY, Vinoth Gnana Chellaiyan, Winnie Paulson, Amatullah Sana Qadeer, Sarva Priya Pandey, G Ravivarman

“…Methods A cross-sectional study included 293 healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, paramedics). Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) during day and night shifts. …”
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Sexual Functions Are Impaired in Males and Females With Chronic Spontaneous and Inducible Urticaria: A Controlled Study by Pelin Kuteyla Can, Utku Can

“…Urticaria activity score 7, urticaria control test, Dermatology Life Quality Index, Beck-Depression Inventory, International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were assessed in patients and controls. …”
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Cognitive cerebellum dominates motor cerebellum in functional decline of older adults with mild cognitive impairment. by Maria Devita, Alessandra Coin, Chiara Ceolin, Giulia Debiasi, Mariagiulia Anglani, Chiara Begliomini, Simone Cauzzo, Francesca Biasin, Carlo Gabelli, Alessandra Codemo, Michela Sarlo, Marina De Rui, Giuseppe Sergi, Alessandra Bertoldo, Daniela Mapelli

“…Regarding cerebellar volumes, Right_Crus_I was associated with all SPPB tests, while Left_VI was associated with functional autonomy (ADL%: R2 = 0.78, p = 0.04). …”
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Impact style of the changeable resistance in the development some of physical & functional changes for the National team for the badminton by Abeer Dakhil Hatim

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Dual trajectories of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive function in people living with HIV by Henry Ukachukwu Michael, Antony M Rapulana, Theresa Smit, Njabulo Xulu, Sivapragashini Danaviah, Suvira Ramlall, Frasia Oosthuizen

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The influence of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion on cognitive function and amyloid β metabolism in APP overexpressing mice. by Mahito Yamada, Masafumi Ihara, Yoko Okamoto, Takakuni Maki, Kazuo Washida, Akihiro Kitamura, Yoshiki Hase, Hidefumi Ito, Keizo Takao, Tsuyoshi Miyakawa, Raj N Kalaria, Hidekazu Tomimoto, Ryosuke Takahashi

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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect cognitive function when controlling for income and cultural factors by Kerri M. Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J. White, Selena E. Bartlett

“…However, numerous studies have found an association between light to moderate consumption of alcohol and enhanced cognitive function. It has been proposed that this finding is due to the effects of socioeconomic status (SES) or other covariates on drinking behaviors. …”
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GDF-15 Levels in Gouty Arthritis and Correlations with Decreasing Renal Function: A Clinical Study by Osman Cure, Ertugrul Yigit, Merve Huner Yigit, Hakki Uzun

“…Studies on GDF-15 serum levels and renal function decline in GA patients are limited. This study aimed to investigate serum GDF-15 levels in patients with GA and to evaluate the relationship between GDF-15 and renal function parameters. …”
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Improving measurement of functional status among older adults in primary care: A pilot study. by Rebecca T Brown, Kara Zamora, Anael Rizzo, Malena J Spar, Kathy Z Fung, Lea Santiago, Annie Campbell, Francesca M Nicosia

“…The objective of this study was to pilot test a person-centered, interprofessional intervention to improve identification and management of functional impairment among older adults in Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care practices. …”
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Functional analysis of stress-related transcription factor gene PsDREB from Paeonia suffruticosa by LIU Huichun, MA Guangying, ZHU Kaiyuan, ZOU Qingcheng, ZHOU Jianghua, TIAN Danqing

“…The objective of this study was to analyze the biological function of DREB gene from peony, named as PsDREB, with methods of yeast one-hybrid assay and transgenic technology.In this study, the ability of PsDREB protein binding with DRE and its transcriptional activation activity were tested by yeast one-hybrid assay.Results showed that the PsDREB protein was able to combine specifically with the DRE, but unable to combine with the mutated DRE (mDRE), showing a strong transcriptional activity. …”
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The effect of the use of omeprazole versus famotidine on the kidney transplant function: a randomized controlled study by Miłosz Miedziaszczyk, Marek Karczewski, Ilona Idasiak-Piechocka

“…The aim of the study is to compare the effect of omeprazole and famotidine on the tacrolimus concentration and the kidney transplant function. A randomized study was conducted in 24 adult patients with stable kidney transplant function who received a standard triple immunosuppression regimen. …”
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Growth mindset in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients associated with improved physical function and usual activities by Matilda Jeng Chun Kwek, Nicole Kim Luan Lee, Joelle Liwen Wang, Kevin Boon Leong Lim

“…In the brace group, a growth mindset was significantly associated with greater Function (p = 0.041). Conclusion AIS patients with a growth mindset reported better HRQoL outcomes in specific domains. …”
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Integrating EMR-linked and in vivo functional genetic data to identify new genotype-phenotype associations. by Jonathan D Mosley, Sara L Van Driest, Peter E Weeke, Jessica T Delaney, Quinn S Wells, Lisa Bastarache, Dan M Roden, Josh C Denny

“…An initial comparison of the EMR diagnoses to the known in vivo functions of the gene identified 25 candidate nsSNPs, 19 of which had significant genotype-phenotype associations when tested using matched controls. …”
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Influence of the Microbial Metabolite Acetyl Phosphate on Mitochondrial Functions Under Conditions of Exogenous Acetylation and Alkalization by Natalia V. Beloborodova, Nadezhda I. Fedotcheva

“…In bacteria, it also functions as a donor of acetyl and phosphoryl groups in the nonenzymatic protein acetylation and signal transduction. …”
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The mediating role of anxiety and depression in the relationship between alexithymia, somatosensory amplification, and functional impairment in fibromyalgia by Arda Kazim Demirkan, Gizem Gerdan

“…Participants completed self-report measures assessing alexithymia, anxiety, depression, SSA, and functional impairment. Statistical analyses included independent samples t-tests and multivariate analyses of covariance (MANCOVA) to compare groups, and mediation analyses to examine indirect effects of anxiety and depression.ResultsThe FMS group reported significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, DIF, and SSA compared to controls. …”
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Pharmacological Blocking of Adiponectin Receptors Induces Alzheimer’s Disease-like Neuropathology and Impairs Hippocampal Function by Hui-Hui Guo, Hai-Ning Ou, Jia-Sui Yu, Suk-Yu Yau, Hector Wing-Hong Tsang

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings highlight the critical role of peripheral manipulation of adiponectin receptors in modulating cognitive function and adult neurogenesis, offering insights into potential therapeutic strategies for AD and related cognitive disorders.…”
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