Effects of an Exercise Programme on Functional Capacity, Body Composition and Risk of Falls in Patients with Cirrhosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. by Eva Román, Cristina García-Galcerán, Teresa Torrades, Silvia Herrera, Ana Marín, Maite Doñate, Edilmar Alvarado-Tapias, Jorge Malouf, Laura Nácher, Ricard Serra-Grima, Carlos Guarner, Juan Cordoba, German Soriano

“…At the beginning and end of the study, we measured functional capacity using the cardiopulmonary exercise test, evaluated body composition using anthropometry and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, and estimated risk of falls using the Timed Up&Go test. …”
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Handgrip strength is associated with cognitive function in patients with head injury with loss of consciousness: results from the NHANES 2011–2014 by Bilian Guo, Bilian Guo, Weihui He, Ni Zeng, Xiang Xu, Xiang Xu, Zhipeng Yan, Zhipeng Yan

“…Key variable was the sum of maximum bilateral HGS. Cognitive function encompassed global cognitive function, Immediate Recall Test (IRT), Delayed Recall Test (DRT), Animal Fluency Test (AFT), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). …”
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Effects of brushing with caffeinated toothpaste on neurocognitive function of the central nervous system: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial by Kiarash Zare, Mahva Talaei, Amir Hesam Pahlevani, Fahimeh Rezazadeh, Kiana Zare, Masumeh Akbaryari, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Mojtaba Heydari, Mojtaba Heydari, Mohsen Goharinia

“…BackgroundThis randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effect of brushing with caffeinated toothpaste on neurocognitive function of the central nervous system.MethodsEighty healthy individuals were randomly assigned to four groups: oral caffeine capsules (100 mg caffeine) as the control, brushing with caffeinated toothpaste (100 mg caffeine) for 2, 3, and 4 min. …”
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The Effect of Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Mobility and Morphology in Cerebral Palsy with Spastic Diplegia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Kultida Klarod, Oranat Sukkho, Sirirat Kiatkulanusorn, Phurichaya Werasirirat, Chananwan Wutthithanaphokhin, Danguole Satkunskienė, Siraya Lueang-On, Pornpimol Muanjai, Nongnuch Luangpon

“…The training was conducted thrice weekly for eight weeks, included muscle morphology assessments, the 30 s sit-to-stand test (30sSTS), functional reach test (FRT), 10 m walk test (10MWT), and 6 min walk test (6MWT). …”
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Relationship between primitive reflexes, functional fitness, handgrip strength, and physical activity in older adults aged 65 and over by Erzsébet Stephens‐Sarlós, Anna Horváth‐Pápai, Eliza E. Tóth, Ferenc Ihász, Angéla Somogyi, Attila Szabo

“…Apart from upper and lower body flexibility, all functional fitness indices and PA were negatively related to the number of PRs. …”
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Attrition from longitudinal ageing studies and performance across domains of cognitive functioning: an individual participant data meta-analysis by Stefan Schneider, Arthur A Stone, Raymond Hernandez, Haomiao Jin, Pey-Jiuan Lee, Doerte U Junghaenel, Erik Meijer, Hongxin Gao, Daniel Maupin, Elizabeth M Zelinski

“…Objectives This paper examined the magnitude of differences in performance across domains of cognitive functioning between participants who attrited from studies and those who did not, using data from longitudinal ageing studies where multiple cognitive tests were administered.Design Individual participant data meta-analysis.Participants Data are from 10 epidemiological longitudinal studies on ageing (total n=209 518) from several Western countries (UK, USA, Mexico, etc). …”
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Methylene Blue as a Sensitizing Dye: Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Performance of a Peroxide-Functionalized Iron Molybdate by the Antenna Effect by José Balena G. Filho, Clóvis G. Vieira, Daniel B. de Jesus, Henrique F. V. Victória, Edmar A. Soares, Klaus Krambrock, Márcio César Pereira, Luiz Carlos A. Oliveira

“…In this work, it was discovered that methylene blue can perform such an effect on an iron molybdate functionalized with peroxo groups on the surface. This material, called MoOxoFe, was tested together with its analogue MoFe (produced without H₂O₂ in the synthesis) in the degradation of methylene blue. …”
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Effect of Virtual Reality–Based Therapies on Lower Limb Functional Recovery in Stroke Survivors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wenxin Lu, Minglei Shi, Lu Liu, Shu Wang, Wuquan Deng, Yu Ma, Yanzhong Wang

“…The primary outcomes included balance, assessed using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and mobility, measured with the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and 10-Meter Walk Test (10-MWT). Secondary outcomes included gait parameters (stride length and step length), the Functional Reach Test (FRT), the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I). …”
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Teleassessments of Lower Limb Function in Adult Stroke Survivors: A Preliminary Study Evaluating Safety, Feasibility, and Validity for Telerehabilitation by Shravni Deshmukh, Sally Freels, Sangeetha Madhavan

“…Introduction: Lower limb function teleassessments in adult stroke survivors are critical due to the rise of telerehabilitation. …”
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Effectiveness of Structural Couple Therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on Intrapersonal-Interpersonal Skills and Family Function in Couples by Nayereh Sadat Sadatmand, Ozra Etemadi, Fatemeh Bahrami, Maryam Fatehizadeh

“…Objective: The current investigation sought to evaluate the efficacy of structural couple therapy in conjunction with Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) regarding the enhancement of intrapersonal-interpersonal skills and family function of couples. Methods: The research methodology employed was a quasi-experimental design incorporating pre-test and post-test assessments alongside a control group. …”
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Effect of an adapted Taekwondo-based intervention on functional and motor abilities in elderly care home residents: a study protocol by Giuseppe Barone, Lorenzo Romano, Erika Pinelli, Laura Bragonzoni, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Raffaele Zinno, Giulio Senesi, Angelo Davalli

“…The primary outcome will focus on upper limb strength, which will be assessed using the handgrip test. In contrast, secondary outcomes will evaluate functional capacity through the Short Physical Performance Battery, the Senior Fitness Test and mobility assessments. …”
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Bond Performance of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bar with Dual Functions of Reinforcement and Cathodic Protection for Reinforced Concrete Structures by Yingwu Zhou, Lili Sui, Feng Xing, Xiaoxu Huang, Yaowei Zheng, Debo Zhao

“…The dual function of a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bar working as reinforcement and impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) anode for reinforced concrete structures has been proposed and researched in this paper. …”
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Fibrosis markers as prognostic markers of decline in kidney function in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms undergoing peptide receptor radionuclide therapy by Tobias Stemann Lau, Tobias Stemann Lau, Tobias Stemann Lau, Lars Bossen, Lars Bossen, Daniel Guldager Kring Rasmussen, Federica Genovese, Morten Karsdal, Anne Kirstine Arveschoug, Anne Kirstine Arveschoug, Henning Grønbæk, Henning Grønbæk, Henning Grønbæk, Gitte Dam, Gitte Dam, Gitte Dam

“…Median time from EOT to last kidney function test was 12 months (IQR: 12-21). Six patients (43%) experienced a more than 25% decline in kidney function from baseline to last kidney function test. …”
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Functionality and occupational analysis of a 3D-printed body-powered upper-limb prosthesis prototype for children and adolescents by Vanessa Wiesner Luna, Yury Arenis Olarte Arias

“…Four people who had received the prosthesis six weeks earlier, without prior training, were evaluated through direct observation, the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, and the University of New Brunswick Test of Prosthetic Function. …”
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Trans-ancestry transcriptome-wide association and functional studies to uncover novel susceptibility genes and therapeutic targets for colorectal cancer by Lijuan Wang, Lidan Hu, Jing Sun, Jianhui Zhao, Siyun Zhou, Lexin Liu, Wei Yu, Yeting Hu, Dan Zhou, Xiangrui Meng, Zhongshang Yuan, Honghe Zhang, Susan Farrington, Maria Timofeeva, Kefeng Ding, Julian Little, Malcolm Dunlop, Evropi Theodoratou, Xue Li

“…Further, a drug sensitivity test was employed to explore possible clinical implications for CRC treatment. …”
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Effect of exercise training on cardiac autonomic function in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sohini Raje, G Arun Maiya, Padmakumar R, Mukund A. Prabhu, Krishnananda Nayak, Shivashankara KN, BA Shastry, Megha Nataraj

“…Studies utilizing exercise training with cardiac autonomic function (CARTs) outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included. …”
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Association of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide with cognitive function and depression in elderly people with type 2 diabetes. by Insa Feinkohl, Naveed Sattar, Paul Welsh, Rebecca M Reynolds, Ian J Deary, Mark W J Strachan, Jackie F Price, Edinburgh Type 2 Diabetes Study-ET2DS Investigators

“…Results from seven neuropsychological tests were combined in a standardised general cognitive ability factor, 'g'. …”
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Clinical, electrical, and functional changes following CRT-P implantation: short-term results in patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy by S. A. Mostafa, A. М. Abdelmoneim, H. Ramadan, E. S. Elkeshk

“…All patients prior to CRT and then 3 months after implantation had standard 12-lead surface ECGs to assess QRSd for assessment electrical response, for assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and volumes (left ventricular end diastolic and systolic volume, LVEDV and LVESV), mitral regurgitation (degree of mitral regurgitation), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (for diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension), NYHA class and 6 minute walk test (6MWT) to assess patient’s functional capacity.Results. 50 patients with CRT were included (35 males and 15 females, mean age 54.88±7.48 years). …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…Participants completed interviews at two time points. Cognitive functioning was assessed using a battery of tests, including the Chinese Mini-Mental State Examination (C_MMSE), the immediate and delayed recall of the East Boston Memory Test, the Digit Span Backwards assessment, and the Symbol Digit Modalities Test. …”
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AI-Driven Integration of Deep Learning With Lung Imaging, Functional Analysis, and Blood Gas Metrics for Perioperative Hypoxemia Prediction by Kecheng Huang, Chujun Wu, Rongpeng Pi, Jieyu Fang

“… This viewpoint article explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting perioperative hypoxemia through the integration of deep learning with multimodal clinical data, including lung imaging, pulmonary function tests, and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. …”
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