The Molecular Landscape of Nitric Oxide in Ovarian Function and IVF Success: Bridging Redox Biology and Reproductive Outcomes by Diamandis Athanasiou, Charalampos Voros, Ntilay Soyhan, Georgia Panagou, Maria Sakellariou, Despoina Mavrogianni, Eleni Sivylla Bikouvaraki, George Daskalakis, Kalliopi Pappa

“…The stable metabolites nitrate (NO₃⁻) and nitrite (NO₂⁻) may indicate real-time follicular function during IVF. <b>Methods</b>: In this prospective study, we included 89 women who underwent controlled ovarian stimulation. …”
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Estudos de repetitividade e reprodutividade para dados funcionais Repeatability and reproducibility studies of functional data by Alexandre Homsi Pedott, Flávio Sanson Fogliatto

“…The method is an alternative to traditional methods that may lead to wrong conclusions when applied to functional data. In the proposed method, hypothesis tests and two-way ANOVA were adapted to be used in measurement system analysis. …”
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Functional recovery after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery: Postural balance and residual urine as objective markers by Andreas K. Andresen, Leah Y. Carreon, Mikkel Østerheden Andersen

“…Physicians should consider using these two functional objective measures to evaluate disease severity and treatment effectiveness in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.…”
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Acute recovery of heart rate in a functional fitness session and its relationship with maximum oxygen consumption by Brian Johan Bustos-Viviescas, Carlos Enrique García Yerena, Rafael Enrique Lozano Zapata, Amalia Villamizar Navarro, John Alexander García Galviz

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to relate the acute recovery of the heart rate in a submaximal functional fitness session with the maximum oxygen consumption in physically active subjects.…”
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Effect of Mirror Therapy Combined with Task-Oriented Training on Hemiplegic Upper Limb Functions after Stroke by HE Aiqun, WANG Yang, NIE Tiancui, YING Qixing, YE Simei, SONG Qiushuang, XU Hui, HE Maoli

“…The upper limb motor functions were assessed by the Fugl-Meyer assessment-upper extremity (FMA-UE) and action research arm test (ARAT), occupational performance was assessed by the functional test of hemiplegic upper extremity-Hong Kong (FTHUE-HK).ResultsThere were no significant differences in FMA-UE scores, ARAT scores and FTHUE-HK grade between the two groups before treatment (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05). …”
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Assessment of endothelial function and arterial rigidity in patients with type 1 diabetes at different stages of diabetic nephropathy by Evgenia Pavlovna Kosobyan, Ivona Renata Yarek-Martynova, Alexander Sergeevich Parfenov, Lyubov' Leonidovna Bolotskaya, Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova

“…Assessment of vascular stiffness and endothelial function in patients with type 1 diabetes at different stages of diabetic nephropathy and without it. …”
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Double-Allograft Shoulder Stabilization for Multidirectional Instability Is Associated With Improved Function and Survivability After 2 Years by Felix H. Savoie, III, M.D., Matthew W. Cole, M.D., Lacee K. Collins, B.S., J. Heath Wilder, M.D., Bailey J. Ross, M.D., Michael J. O’Brien, M.D., William F. Sherman, M.D., M.B.A.

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Periscopic technique in Norwood operation is associated with better preservation of early ventricular functionCentral MessagePerspective by Puneet Bhatla, MD, TK Susheel Kumar, MD, Luv Makadia, MD, Brandon Winston, MPH, Catherine Bull, PNP-BC, James C. Nielsen, MD, David Williams, MD, Sujata Chakravarti, MD, Richard G. Ohye, MD, Ralph S. Mosca, MD

“…Similarly qualitative regional RV wall function was better preserved in PT (P = .002). Conclusions: The PT for RV to pulmonary artery conduit in Norwood operation results in better preservation of early RV global and regional systolic function. …”
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Structural and functional state of the skin microcirculation in men with different phenotypes of hypertension of low and moderate cardiovascular risk by A. I. Korolev, V. S. Ososkov, A. A. Fedorovich, M. G. Chashchin, V. A. Dadaeva, A. V. Strelkova, K. V. Omelyanenko, M. A. Mikhailova, A. Y. Gorshkov, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the structural and functional state of skin microcirculation in working-age men with different phenotypes of hypertension (HTN) of low/moderate cardiovascular risk.Material and methods. …”
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Impact of remdesivir on liver function: A comparative study of diabetic and non-diabetic COVID-19 patients by Zahra Zarei, Elham Nejadsadeghi, Seyedeh Leila Dehghani, Fateme Dadgar

“…Demographic data were collected using a detailed questionnaire and a clinical checklist documenting underlying health conditions, particularly diabetes and hypertension. Liver function tests measured key enzymes and substances, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and total bilirubin, and data analysis was performed using SPSS (Confidence Interval = 0.95, p ≤ 0.05). …”
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Exploring the Impact of Robotic Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery in Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Loredana Raciti, Desiree Latella, Gianfranco Raciti, Chiara Sorbera, Mirjam Bonanno, Laura Ciatto, Giuseppe Andronaco, Angelo Quartarone, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Motor function improved, particularly in wrist and hand control (FMA-UE), whereas changes in fine motor dexterity (9-Hole Peg Test) were less consistent and did not reach robust significance. …”
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511 Functional link between myelination integrity in the connectome of the cingulum bundle and information processing speed in RRMS by Ashley Pike, Ashley Pike, Tatiana Wolfe, G. Andrew James, Sienna Colonese, Maegan Calvert, Chrystal Fullen, Jennifer Gess, Jennifer Kleiner, Clint Kilts, Lee Archer R.

“…Bayesian–Pearson correlations, mixed-linear, and moderation models explored how fiber-specific QA, MWF, and WMH load relate to IPS function in RRMS, as measured by Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). …”
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Gender differences in self-reported social functioning of patients with chronic coronary artery disease and affective disorders by E. V. Lebedeva, E. D. Schastnyy, T. G. Nonka, A. N. Repin

“…To determine gender differences in self-reported social functioning of patients with comorbidity of affective disorders (ADs) and chronic coronary artery disease.Materials and methods. …”
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Biceps and Triceps Muscle Activation Under Progressive Loads: A Study on Functional Symmetry of the Upper Limbs by Haider Hashim, Saif Ali Mohammed, Bashar Mohammed Ali, Safaa A. Ismaeel, Mohammed Nasir

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Thermal Stabilization of Polyoxymethylene by PEG-Functionalized Hydroxyapatite: Examining the Effects of Reduced Formaldehyde Release and Enhanced Bioactivity by Klaudia Król-Morkisz, Ewelina Karaś, Tomasz M. Majka, Krzysztof Pielichowski, Kinga Pielichowska

“…Nanostructured hydroxyapatite (HA) functionalized with poly(ethylene glycol) (HA-g-PEG) of different molar mass was used as a thermal stabilizer to prepare polyoxymethylene (POM) composites by a melt processing method. …”
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Machine learning predicts improvement of functional outcomes in spinal cord injury patients after inpatient rehabilitation by Mohammad Rasoolinejad, Irene Say, Peter B. Wu, Xinran Liu, Yan Zhou, Yan Zhou, Nathan Zhang, Emily R. Rosario, Daniel C. Lu, Daniel C. Lu, Daniel C. Lu

“…The ability to accurately predict functional outcomes for SCI patients is essential for optimizing rehabilitation strategies, guiding patient and family decision making, and improving patient care.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 589 SCI patients admitted to a single acute rehabilitation facility and used the dataset to train advanced machine learning algorithms to predict patients' rehabilitation outcomes. …”
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Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults by Soraia Ferreira, Soraia Ferreira, José Marmeleira, José Marmeleira, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Nilton Leite, Nilton Leite, Alexandre Bernardino, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Armando Raimundo, Armando Raimundo

“…Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention, after 12 weeks. Functional fitness was assessed using the Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test, handgrip strength, the functional reach test, and the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. …”
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The Impact of Physical Activity on Metabolic Health and Cognitive Function in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kinga Mruczyk, Rafał W. Wójciak, Marta Molska, Ewa Śliwicka, Tomasz Podgórski, Aleksandra Skoczek-Rubińska, Anna Borowiecka, Angelika Cisek-Woźniak

“…<b>Background</b>: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of physical activity levels on selected biochemical markers (glucose, insulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, interleukin-6 [IL-6]), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), cognitive functions, and additional macronutrient intake in postmenopausal women. …”
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Symptom and functional networks of patients with cancer in different latent risk subgroups based on patient-reported outcomes by Xiaojuan Hu, Zhihui Duan, Xiaokun Li, Hongyan Cao, Hui Zhao, Yanbo Zhang

“…Network model (NM) of multidimensional symptoms and functions was applied at the item level of the CA-PROM. …”
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The impact of low energy availability risk on pre-competition physiological function in Chinese female combat athletes by Yiheng Liang, Yuxuan Li, Yan Chen, Kun Meng, Fanyang Zhou, Yiran Pei, Yong Liu, Junqiang Qiu

“…Background Low energy availability (LEA) can negatively impact athletes’ physiological function and performance. This study aims to examine the prevalence of LEA in Chinese female combat athletes and monitor changes in physiological function and performance during the pre-competition period.Method We assessed the incidence of low energy availability (LEA) and eating disorder (ED) risks in 84 female combat athletes (judo, freestyle wrestling, and sanda) from Beijing using the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) and the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). …”
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