THE FUNCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF A CELL-ENGINEERED CONSTRUCT FOR THE REGENERATION OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE by V. I. Sevastianov, G. A. Dukhina, A. M. Grigoriev, N. V. Perova, L. A. Kirsanova, N. N. Skaletskiy, D. G. Akhaladze, S. V. Gautier

“…The aim of this study is an analysis of the functional effectiveness of a biomedical cell product consisting of a biopolymer microheterogeneous collagen-containing hydrogel (BMCH), human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hADMSCs), and chondrogenic induction medium in the regeneration of articular cartilage. …”
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Texture of materials of elements of tribological systems of machines and mechanisms in non-equilibrium processing and functioning conditions by V.V. Aulin, Ye.V. Manko, V.M. Chumak, S.V. Lysenko, O.D. Derkach, D.O. Makarenko

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The Impact of Power Training on Muscle Power, Physical Performance, and Physical Functioning in Older Adults: A Descriptive Case Series by El Hadouchi M, Kiers H, Veenhof C, Van Dieën J

“…Primary outcomes were categorized according to ICF health domains: within the function domain, muscle power was measured with a Power Squat Test and a Lifting Test; within the activities domain, physical performance was assessed using the Star Agility Run and Timed Up-and-Go Test; and within the participation domain, physical functioning was assessed using a patient-specific complaints questionnaire. …”
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Ancillary tests for brain death by Shyam Duvuru, Vivek Sanker, Rajeeb Kumar Mishra, Arvind K. Sharma, Shir Lynn Lim, Nisha Baskar, Vijay K. Sharma

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Liver Function Test between Normotensive and Hypertensive Pregnant Women in those with Preeclampsia and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension in Benin City, Nigeria by K. Atoe, E. O. Onovughakpo-Sakpa, E. S. Omozuwa, E. Ayinboumwan, O. O. Edenya, V. P. Orugbo, T. T. Selowo, O. Otokunefor

Subjects: “…hypertensive disorders of pregnancy; liver function tests; preeclampsia; pregnancy-induced hypertension…”
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Correction: Emphasizing speed or accuracy in an eye-tracking version of the Trail-Making-Test: Towards experimental diagnostics for decomposing executive functions. by PLOS ONE Staff

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Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Performance in Evaluation Tests for Executive Brain Functions by A. M. Martínez-Martínez, O. M. Aguilar, C. A. Acevedo-Triana

“…We searched in several databases for studies that compared performance in executive function tests before and after the DBS procedure in PE and then performed a meta-analysis. …”
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Assessing post-COVID-19 functional recovery in healthcare workers: Insights from the 6-minute walking test and DLCO analysis by Salma AlBahrani, Ali AlBarrak, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Nawal AlGubaisi, Hamoud Alkurdi, Dalia Alburaiki, Abdulrahaman AlGhamdi, Mohammed AlOthaiqy, Osama Faqihi, Meshael Musaed Almershad, Fatimah Hassan Hakami, Asmaa AlAbbadi, Mariam Hassan Hakami, Alaa AlMaimouni, Zechariah Jebakumar Arulanantham, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq

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Local contractility and systolic function of left ventricular myocardium at rest and during cold stress test in patients with acute myocardial infarction by V. R. Veber, M. P. Rubanova, K. A. Antonov, S. V. Zhamylova

“…To examine the changes in left ventricular (LV) local contractility (LC) and systolic function at rest and during cold stress test in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Material and methods. …”
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Assessment of muscle function deterioration in aging populations: Insights from the load-velocity relationship during the loaded sit-to-stand test by Daniel Jiménez-Lupión, Ignacio Chirosa-Ríos, Rodrigo Lizama-Pérez, Luis Chirosa-Ríos, Daniel Jerez-Mayorga

“…This study aimed to examine the relationship between variables derived from the L-V relationship (L0, V0, and Aline) obtained during the loaded sit-to-stand test and various muscle performance indices, including knee extension peak force (KEPF) and various muscle quality indices (MQI).A total of 113 participants (49 middle-aged adults and 64 older adults; age = 61 ± 9.92 years) performed the loaded 5-Sit-To-Stand using Functional Electromechanical Dynamometry. …”
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Are Functional Performance Test Scores Better When Compared to Baseline or Contralateral Limb Scores Following LE Injury in Adolescent Athletes? by Edward Jones, Jessica Jochum, Hannah Corn, Michaela O'Brien, Melissa Parks, Jamal Armoush, Amanda Annee

“…# Background Functional performance tests (FPT) have been used with athletes following an injury to determine readiness to return-to-play (RTP), usually using limb symmetry indices to the contralateral limb or a baseline score. …”
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Different dry-wet pulses favor different functional strategies: A test using tropical dry forest tree species. by Flor Vega-Ramos, Lucas Cifuentes, Fernando Pineda-García, Todd Dawson, Horacio Paz

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Bundled assessment to replace on-road test on driving function in stroke patients: a binary classification model via random forest by Lu Huang, Lu Huang, Xin Liu, Jiang Yi, Yu-Wei Jiao, Tian-Qi Zhang, Guang-Yao Zhu, Shu-Yue Yu, Zhong-Liang Liu, Min Gao, Xiao-Qin Duan

“…ObjectivesThis study proposes to construct a model to replace the on-road test and provide a bundled assessment on the driving function of stroke patients.MethodsClinical data were collected from 38 stroke patients who specified meeting criteria. …”
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation during Spasm Provocation Test with Acetylcholine: Clinical Characteristics of Patients and Effect on Coronary Microvascular Function Measurements by Hiroki Teragawa, Chikage Oshita, Yu Hashimoto, Shuichi Nomura

“…Furthermore, the association of AF with the outcome of the coronary microvascular function test (CMFT) is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate whether patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA) who developed AF during SPT with ACh had any clinical characteristics. …”
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Effect of acute respiratory infections in infancy on pulmonary function test at 3 years of age: a prospective birth cohort study by Kana Ram Jat, Sushil Kumar Kabra, Prawin Kumar, Aparna Mukherjee, Shivani Randev, Guruprasad R Medigeshi, Arti Kapil, Rakesh Lodha

“…We planned a prospective cohort study to determine the impact of ARI during infancy on the pulmonary function test indices at 3 years of age.Methods A cohort of normal, full-term newborns were followed up 6 monthly and during ARI episodes. …”
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Cleaning, Disinfection, and Functional Tests for Bag Valve Masks in Hospitals Located in 117 Cities in China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Qin N, Zhu J, Huang H, Chen H, Rao J, Zhou X

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Correction: Emphasizing speed or accuracy in an eye-tracking version of the Trail-Making-Test: Towards experimental diagnostics for decomposing executive functions

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Evaluating the Functionality of a Field-Based Test Battery for the Identification of Risk for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: An Exploratory Factor Analysis by Charis Tsarbou, Nikolaos I. Liveris, Sofia A. Xergia, George Papageorgiou, Vasileios Sideris, Giannis Giakas, Elias Tsepis

“…(1) Background: A parsimonious test battery is deemed necessary to efficiently assess the functional performance of athletes avoiding redundant measurements. …”
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Huntington's Disease: Two-Year Observational Follow-Up of Executive Function Evaluation with CNS Vital Signs Test in an Adult Patient by Anna Lucia Spear King, Alexandre Martins Valença, Adriana Cardoso de Oliveira e Silva, Ana Claudia Cerqueira, Lígia Maria Chaves Ferraz, Antonio Egidio Nardi

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Results of qualitative test on fatty acid binding cardiac protein in suspected acute coronary syndrome and various kidney function level by V. A. Kokorin, E. A. Kochmareva, M. N. Arefiev, I. G. Gordeev

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