The effects of diabetes on attention function: a comparative analysis of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their healthy peers by Paulina Wais, Maia Stanisławska-Kubiak, Elżbieta Niechciał, Katarzyna Anna Majewska, Joanna Wyrwas, Ewa Mojs, Piotr Fichna, Andrzej Kędzia

“…The mean age of T1D patients was 12.95 years (SD 3.11), with an average disease duration of 5.22 years (SD 3.95). Cognitive functions were assessed using the MOXO Continuous Performance Test (MOXO-CPT), which evaluates attention-related parameters including sustained attention, reaction time, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. …”
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The level of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide in patients with hypothyroidism and impaired intestinal function, and its association with markers of visceral hypersensitivity by V.H. Mishchuk, H.V. Kozinchuk, O.Z. Venhrovych, U.P. Shalamai, T.I. Salyzhyn

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HIV Infection and Antiretroviral Therapy Impair Liver Function in People Living with HIV: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kay-Lee E. Strauss, Wendy N. Phoswa, Sidney Hanser, Kabelo Mokgalaboni

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The results show that HIV infection and ART administration are associated with elevated liver function test enzymes, suggesting that each may contribute to liver dysfunction among PLWH. …”
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The effects of frailty, mental health, and cardiac function on quality of life in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement by Jinyao Wang, Jun Cui, Xuemei Yang, Shuangyan Tu, Ying Wang, Yan Jiang, Lihong Zhao, Mao Chen, Zhonglan Chen, Yun Bao

“…However, the relationships between frailty, mental health, cardiac function, and QoL in patients after TAVR have not been well-studied. …”
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Identification and Functional Analysis of Three <i>NlCstF</i> Genes in <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> by Shengli Jing, Feifei Wang, Aobo Ren, Fang Zheng, Bingbing Yu, Jingang Xu, Yali Liu, Jing Yang, Ruixian Chen, Wei Zeng, Yimei Zhang, Danxia Ke, Xiantao Ma, Hengmin Tang, Qingsong Liu, Bin Yu

“…In mammals, this complex includes CstF50, CstF64, and CstF77, named according to their molecular weights, and these proteins are conserved across many organisms. However, the functional roles of the three CstF genes (<i>NlCstF50</i>, <i>NlCstF64</i>, and <i>NlCstF77</i>) in <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i>, a major rice pest, have not been fully explored. …”
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Longitudinal path analysis of depressive symptoms and functioning among women of child-rearing age in postconflict Timor-Leste by Zachary Steel, Derrick Silove, Mohammed Mohsin, Louis Klein, Natalino De Jesus Tam, Mark Dadds, Valsamma Eapen, Wietse A Tol, Zelia da Costa, Elisa Savio, Rina Soares, Susan J Rees

“…We applied the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire for conflict-related traumatic events, the WHO Violence Against Women Instrument covering the past year for intimate partner violence and the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS V.2.0) to assess functional impairment. A longitudinal path analysis tested direct and indirect relationships involving past conflict-related trauma exposure, depressive symptoms measured over the two time points and functional impairment at follow-up. …”
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Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an online home-based functional exercise program for Parkinson's disease: a pilot study by Hyungwoo Lee, Hunyoung Ha, Heehyun Shin, Byungjun Park, Nyeonju Kang, Kiwon Park, Ryul Kim, Kyeongho Byun

“…Additionally, lower limb muscle function significantly improved, as reflected by a reduced time in the Five Times Sit-to-Stand test (p = 0.002). …”
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High-density lipoprotein cholesterol subfraction HDL2 is associated with improved endothelial function in systemic lupus erythematosus by Tze Ping Loh, Lieng Hsi Ling, Anselm Mak, Lingli Gong, Nien Yee Kow, Chun En Yau, Sen Hee Tay, Ainsley Ryan Yan Bin Lee, Cheryl Kai Ting Chua, Wan Ling Cheng, Avery Joy Li Chia, Shi Yin Wong, Bernett Teck Kwong Lee

“…Flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) is an established non-invasive assessment of vascular endothelial function. Lipoprotein subfractions may be better predictors of FMD than conventional cholesterol measurements. …”
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Effects of childhood trauma on sustained attention in major depressive disorder: the mediating role of brain activity and functional connectivity by Mingfeng Lai, Ping Jiang, Peiwei Xu, Dan Luo, Wenxin Bao, Jing Li, Jiajun Xu

“…Methods We collected resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data, and measured childhood trauma severity using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and sustained attention using the Continuous Performance Test, Identical Pairs version. …”
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Functional performance of patients with stroke during inpatient rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of home and access visits by Melissa J. Krauss, Emily Somerville, Callista Poiter, Rebecca M. Bollinger, Brianna M. Holden, Gabrielle Blenden, Danielle Kretzer, Susan L. Stark

“…Abstract Background Home visits prior to inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) discharge allow occupational therapists to observe functional abilities among patients with stroke and address barriers that impact daily activities at home. …”
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The Synthetic Cannabinoids ADB-FUBINACA Modulate Mitochondrial Function and Dynamics at Biologically Relevant Concentrations During In Vitro Neurodifferentiation by R.F. Malheiro, H. Carmo, F. Carvalho, J.P. Silva

“…Thus, here we aimed to evaluate the effects of this SC on mitochondrial function and dynamics during in vitro neurodifferentiation. …”
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Effect of streptococcal arginine deiminase on the function of CD4⁺ and CD8⁺T lymphocytes by E. A. Starikova, J. T. Mammedova, A. Ozhiganova, A. M. Lebedeva, T. A. Leveshko, L. A. Burova, I. V. Kudryavtsev

“…The normality of the distribution was assessed by Shapiro–Wilk test. The data were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis criterion, followed by Mann–Whitney criterion for pairwise comparisons and expressed as median and interquartile ranges (Q0.25-Q0.75).When comparing the effects of supernatants from the parental and mutant streptococcal strains, which differed in expression of arginine deiminase gene, we have shown that the bacterial enzyme had no effect on the functions of inactive lymphocytes. …”
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Assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms 6 weeks after delivery and the relationship of pelvic floor muscle function by Lei Zhang, Xiaoxiao Wang, Xinnan Hou, Xinrong Zhuang, Yu Wang, Xiaoqing Wang, Ye Lu

“…The relationship between the emergence of LUTS and the decline of pelvic muscle function after childbirth remains uncertain.Study designThis observational study was carried out at the Peking University First Hospital over a time span of 2019–2022. …”
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Functional and Rheological Evaluation of Complementary Food Based on Soybeans, Finger Millet, Sorghum, and Irish Potato Flour Blends by Fatima, S. M., Lami, M. W., Nababa, A. S.

“…Comparative results were evaluated against Codex standards after conducting proximate, functional, and rheological tests on both the prepared food samples and the control (Cerelac).  …”
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A Personalized Multimodal BCI–Soft Robotics System for Rehabilitating Upper Limb Function in Chronic Stroke Patients by Brian Premchand, Zhuo Zhang, Kai Keng Ang, Juanhong Yu, Isaac Okumura Tan, Josephine Pei Wen Lam, Anna Xin Yi Choo, Ananda Sidarta, Patrick Wai Hang Kwong, Lau Ha Chloe Chung

“…Multimodal brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) that combine electrical features from electroencephalography (EEG) and hemodynamic features from functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) have the potential to improve performance. …”
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Loss of MEF2C function by enhancer mutation leads to neuronal mitochondria dysfunction and motor deficits in mice by Ali Yousefian-Jazi, Suhyun Kim, Jiyeon Chu, Seung-Hye Choi, Phuong Thi Thanh Nguyen, Uiyeol Park, Min-gyeong Kim, Hongik Hwang, Kyungeun Lee, Yeyun Kim, Seung Jae Hyeon, Hyewhon Rhim, Hannah L. Ryu, Grewo Lim, Thor D. Stein, Kayeong Lim, Hoon Ryu, Junghee Lee

“…Behavioral changes of mice were examined through longitudinal study by tail suspension, inverted grid test and automated gait analysis. Results Here, we show that enhancer mutation of MEF2C reduces own gene expression and consequently impairs mitochondrial function in motor neurons. …”
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Increased serum PCSK9 levels are associated with renal function impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Zhicai Feng, Xiangyu Liao, Hao Zhang, Juan Peng, Zhijun Huang, Bin Yi

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between serum proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) levels and renal function impairment in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.Methods PCSK9 levels were measured in T2DM patients, streptozotocin plus high-fat diet (STZ + HFD) mice, human proximal tubular epithelial (HK-2) cells treated with high glucose plus palmitic acid (HGPA) and the corresponding control groups. …”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Objective: To prospectively evaluate the long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with repaired complete cleft lip and palate and to compare the results with a control group. …”
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Dose Severity of Achilles Tendinopathy on Preoperative MRI Predict Functional Outcomes after Minimally Invasive Zadek Osteotomy? by Sarah Hall BA, Jonathan Kaplan MD, Oliver Schipper MD, A. Holly Johnson MD, Ettore Vulcano MD, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA

“…Severity of IAT on preoperative MRI may correlate with post operative functional outcomes and help guide patient selection for treatment with MIS ZO. …”
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Stratification of the Extent of Visual Impairment Identifies Sex-Specific Degenerative Changes in Retinal Structure and Function during Aging by Genea Edwards, Sean M. Riordan, Caitlin Buchholz, Marc Mardelli, Carlyn P. Euritt, Rodrigo Perez-Magnelli, Ariej Rafiq, Avery Engelmeyer, Peter Koulen

“…Results: Sex-related disparities were found in the visual function of male (n = 13) and female (n = 18) mice aged 5–12 months. …”
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