Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Without Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang Q, Yin Y, Liu W, Li L, Wang Z, Tian Y, Fan J

“…The subgroup analysis was overall stable.Conclusion: Our cross-sectional study indicates a strong link between a high WWI and reduced cognitive function in non-diabetic older Americans, as shown by CERAD and DSST scores. …”
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The Relationship between Levels of Thyroid-stimulating Hormone and Free Thyroxine and Impaired Outer Hair Cell Function in Pediatric Hypothyroid Patients by Agnes Windyasari, Haris Mayagung Ekorini, Budi Sutikno, Nur Rochmah, Christopher Waterworth

“…Analysis of the relationship between FT4 levels and OHC function disorders in OAE frequency 2000 Hz obtained P = 0.029 (P > 0.05). …”
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Analysis of wet and dry encounters in the Yangtze River Basin based on the Copula function family and research on the probability of floods and droughts occurrence. by Jinhang Li, Mengdie Zhao, Yuping Han

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A Comparison between the Effectiveness of computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Dialysis Patients’ Executive Functions by Fatemeh Firouzan, Vahid Sadeghi-Firoozabadi, Vahid Nejati, Jalil Fathabadi, Ahmad Firouzan

“…The present study aims to compare the efficiency of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) with computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training (cCRT) on dialysis patients' executive functions. # Research method The present study, a quasi-experimental effort, adopted a pre-test/post-test method that included a control (sham) group…”
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Investigating the Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale in Children with Higher Gross Motor Function Cerebral Palsy by Maryam Torabian

“…The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content, discrimination, and concurrent validity of the Iranian version of the Fullerton advanced balance scale were examined in children with higher gross motor function cerebral palsy. …”
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The association between fronto-insular interaction and executive function during childhood and adolescence in a resting state fMRI study by Jiyea Kim, Narae Kim, Yeeun Kim, Bumhee Park, Min Hyeon Park

“…The Stroop and CCTT tests found a strong positive correlation with the functional connection between the Insula and the Frontal lobes. …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on cognitive and swallowing function in patients with MCI and dysphagia risk: a randomized controlled trial by Jie Wang, Mengqing Zhang, Xiaomei Wei, Cheng Yang, Meng Dai, Zulin Dou, Yonghui Wang

“…Methods Thirty-six participants with MCI were randomly allocated to receive real (n = 18) or sham (n = 18) iTBS. Global cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and executive function was evaluated with the Trail Making Test (TMT), Digital span test (DST) and Stroop color word test (SCWT). …”
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A Luciferase-Based Approach for Functional Screening of 5′ and 3′ Untranslated Regions of the mRNA Component for mRNA Vaccines by Maria Rubtsova, Yuliana Mokrushina, Dmitry Andreev, Maria Poteshnova, Nikita Shepelev, Mariya Koryagina, Ekaterina Moiseeva, Diana Malabuiok, Yury Prokopenko, Stanislav Terekhov, Aleksander Chernov, Elena Vodovozova, Ivan Smirnov, Olga Dontsova, Alexander Gabibov, Yury Rubtsov

“…As a result, the system for functional screening of UTRs was created by using the NLuc gene. …”
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Identification of the Parameters of the Szpica–Warakomski Method’s Rectilinear Trend Complementary to the Gaussian Characteristic Area Method in the Functional Evaluation of Gas In... by Dariusz Szpica, Jacek Hunicz, Andrzej Borawski, Grzegorz Mieczkowski, Paweł Woś, Bragadeshwaran Ashok

“…Thus, the usefulness of using the Szpica–Warakomski rectilinear trend in the functional evaluation of gas injectors of different designs and under different operating conditions was demonstrated.…”
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Small world properties of schizophrenia and OCD patients derived from fNIRS based functional brain network connectivity metrics by Ata Akın, Emre Yorgancıgil, Ozan Cem Öztürk, Bernis Sütçübaşı, Ceyhun Kırımlı, Elçim Elgün Kırımlı, Seda Nilgün Dumlu, Gülnaz Yükselen, S. Burcu Erdoğan

“…The aim of this study was to compare the small-world properties of prefrontal cortical functional networks of healthy subjects with OCD and SCZ patient groups by use of hemodynamic data obtained with functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). 13 healthy subjects and 47 patients who were clinically diagnosed with either OCD (N = 21) or SCZ (N = 26) completed a Stroop test while their prefrontal cortex (PFC) hemodynamics were monitored with fNIRS. …”
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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy and Improvement of Functional Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial by Starry H Rampengan, Joedo Prihartono, Minarma Siagian, Suzanna Immanuel

“…Conclusion: EECP therapy is effective to improve functional capacity in patients with CHF. Key words: chronic heart failure, six-minute walk test, enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy. …”
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A Retrospective Study of Functional Outcomes in Rockwood Type III and V Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations Managed with Double Endobutton Technique by Anubhav Sharma, Shikhar Bindal, Tarkik Thami, Rajnish Garg, Pankaj Mahindra

“…All patients had significant instability and were operated using double endobutton technique. The functional outcomes of the patients were evaluated through Constant Murley score (CMS), simple shoulder test, American Shoulder and Elbow surgeons (ASES) score, AC joint instability (ACJI) score, and TAFT score, noted at baseline and at 1-year follow-up. …”
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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy and Improvement of Functional Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial by Starry H Rampengan, Joedo Prihartono, Minarma Siagian, Suzanna Immanuel

“…Conclusion: EECP therapy is effective to improve functional capacity in patients with CHF. Key words: chronic heart failure, six-minute walk test, enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy. …”
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Acute effects of lower trapezius activation exercises on shoulder muscle activation during overhead functional tasks in symptomatic and asymptomatic adults by Sophia Abiara, Vivian Heinrichs, Annaka Chorneyko, Angelica E. Lang

“…The objectives of this study were to test the effectiveness of exercises for activating the lower trapezius and to compare changes in shoulder muscle activity during functional tasks before and after the exercises in symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. …”
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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy and Improvement of Functional Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial by Starry H Rampengan, Joedo Prihartono, Minarma Siagian, Suzanna Immanuel

“…Conclusion: EECP therapy is effective to improve functional capacity in patients with CHF. Key words: chronic heart failure, six-minute walk test, enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy. …”
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Effect of Leap Motion-based 3D Immersive Virtual Reality Usage on Upper Extremity Function in Ischemic Stroke Patients by Muhammed Nur ÖGÜN, Ramazan KURUL, Mustafa Fatih YAŞAR, Sule Aydin TURKOGLU, Şebnem AVCI, Nebil YILDIZ

“…The outcome measures were the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Scale (FMUE) and Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS). …”
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Comparison of 4-Weeks Motor Relearning Programme and Mirror Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Motor Function In Stroke Patients - RCT by Zujaja Ashraf, Aqsa Naveed, Nimra Sultan, Nimra Rafaqat, Maham Nasir, Wardah Zafar, Gaber S Soliman

“…In relative with obtained results of all variables pre and post therapy information related to movements ranges of participants have been analyzed. Statistical tests were applied based on normality test. Both mirror therapy and Motor relearning programme showed significant difference after experiment and hand activity function and upper arm function were better in MRP group showing p value < 0.05. …”
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Effect of continuous theta burst stimulation on the glymphatic system, brain network and cognitive function in patients with cerebral small vessel disease by Pei Dai, Hui-xian Yu, Zhao-xia Wang, Si-hao Liu, Chang-bin Liu, Guang-qing Xu

“…The Digital Span Test-backward (DST-backward) scores were significantly higher in the cTBS group than those in the control.ConclusionApplying cTBS to the DLPFC in CSVD may enhance the efficiency of brain glymphatic clearance, optimize network connectivity and improve cognitive function to a certain extent.…”
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An Attomolar-Level Optical Device for Monitoring Receptor–Analyte Interactions Without Functionalization Steps: A Case Study of Cytokine Detection by Nunzio Cennamo, Francesco Arcadio, Chiara Marzano, Rosalba Pitruzzella, Mimimorena Seggio, Maria Pesavento, Stefano Toldo, Antonio Abbate, Luigi Zeni

“…A plastic optical fiber (POF)-based device for biosensing strategies has been developed to monitor several protein–protein interactions at ultra-low concentrations without functionalization processes, exploiting plasmonic phenomena. …”
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Improving the shelf-life and functionality of an orange juice by the addition of polyphenol-enriched extracts obtained using natural deep eutectic solvents by Clara Gomez-Urios, Lorenzo Siroli, Davide Gottardi, Simona Benedetti, Rosalba Lanciotti, Ana Frigola, Susanna Buratti, Jesus Blesa, Mattia Di Nunzio, Francesca Patrignani, Maria J Esteve

“…Overall, this study demonstrates the feasibility of extending the shelf life and enhancing the functionality of orange juice using NADES extracts and without compromising its organoleptic properties.…”
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