Association between near functional visual acuity and physical function in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study by Tomoki Manabe, Yuko Oguma, Kento Tabira, Miki Sugimoto, Kazuno Negishi, Kaori Yagasaki

“…Physical function tests were performed by measuring grip strength, 30-second chair stand (CS-30), Timed Up and Go (TUG), with eyes open, one-leg standing balance (OLSB), and two-step test. …”
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Brain Function Status may be Related to Pelvic Floor Function and Pregnancy Weight Gain in Postpartum Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction by Yu Chen, Xiaojuan Yu, Changping Lu, Wei Shi

“…Background: Postpartum women often show depression and anxiety, abnormal memory and cognitive function, and pelvic floor function problems. Brain function test is also a new research direction generated combining life science and computer science. …”
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High level expression of A2ARs is required for the enhancing function, but not for the inhibiting function, of γδ T cells in the autoimmune responses of EAU. by Dongchun Liang, Hui Shao, Willi K Born, Rebecca L O'Brien, Henry J Kaplan, Deming Sun

“…We show that A2AR is a major functional molecule in the enhancing activity of γδ T cells. …”
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Analysis of anticholinergic and sedative medicine effects on physical function, cognitive function, appetite and frailty: a cross-sectional study in Australia by Nicole L Pratt, Lisa M Kalisch Ellett, Elizabeth Ellen Roughead, Renly Lim, Imaina S Widagdo

“…Objective To test the association between use of medicines with anticholinergic or sedative properties and physical function, cognitive function, appetite and frailty.Design, setting and participants This cross-sectional study analysed baseline data collected as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing, a population-based cohort of 2087 participants aged 65 years or over living in South Australia.Main outcome measures Physical function was measured at baseline using measures including hand grip strength, walking speed, chair stands, activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). …”
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Sequential motor task (Luria's Fist-Edge-Palm Test) in children with benign focal epilepsy of childhood with centrotemporal spikes by Carmen Silvia Molleis Galego Miziara, Maria Luiza Giraldes de Manreza, Leticia Mansur, Umbertina Conti Reed, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel

“…This study may suggest that the functional changes related to epileptiform activity in rolandic region interfere with the executive function in children with BECTS.…”
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5,7-Dihydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin as a Functional Compound for Skin Pigmentation and Human Skin Safety by Ye-Jin Lee, Yang Xu, Chang-Gu Hyun

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aims to investigate the effects of 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin (5,7D-4MC) on melanogenesis in B16F10 murine melanoma cells and to evaluate its safety as a potential ingredient for functional cosmetics and therapeutic agents targeting pigmentation-related disorders. …”
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Numerical Analysis of Thermal Environment of Multi-Functional Vertical Arm Impacted by Gas of Launch Vehicle at Different Altitudes by Yichen Wang, Yifei Su, Guigao Le

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TOPSIS vs Quality Loss Function Multi-Criteria Optimization of   Mechanical Performance in Laser Spot Welding Process by Ruba Khalil, Bassim Bachy

“…Multi-objective optimization techniques TOPSIS-Quality Loss Function were used, and the results were compared. …”
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Development and Validation of a Virtual Version of the Box and Block Test to Assess Manual Dexterity at Home for Adults with Stroke and Children with Cerebral Palsy by Zélie Rosselli, Merlin Somville, Edouard Ducoffre, Carlyne Arnould, Geoffroy Saussez, Yannick Bleyenheuft

“…Given the importance of hand functions in rehabilitation of patients with brain lesions, this study aimed to validate a virtual version of the Box and Block Test (vBBT) implemented in the REAtouch<sup data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">®</sup> device. …”
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Comparison of the Global Initiative for Asthma Guideline–based Asthma Control Measure and the Childhood Asthma Control Test in Evaluating Asthma Control in Children by Hong-Ren Yu, Chen-Kuang Niu, Ho-Chang Kuo, Ka-Yin Tsui, Chih-Chiang Wu, Chien-Hung Ko, Jiunn-Ming Sheen, Eng-Yen Huang, Kuender D. Yang

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The diagnostic value of combined pulmonary function test and exhaled nitric oxide monitoring in cough variant asthma with or without gastroesophageal reflux disease: a retrospective study by Sen Li, Siyao Xu, Yuan Yang, Zhe Wang, Yaru Hou

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Determination of the Stage of Periodontitis with 20 ng/mL Cut-Off aMMP-8 Mouth Rinse Test and Polynomial Functions in a Mobile Application by Miika Penttala, Timo Sorsa, Julie Toby Thomas, Andreas Grigoriadis, Dimitra Sakellari, Vaibhav Sahni, Shipra Gupta, Pirjo Pärnänen, Tommi Pätilä, Ismo T. Räisänen

“…Third, one more function was created that divided stage II and III patients from each other. …”
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Association between serum interleukin- 6 concentrations, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and its relation to severity, acute exacerbation, and its effect on pulmonary function test by Samir Mohamed Mahmoud Fahyim, Hesham Atef AbdelHalim, El Shaimaa Sabry Mohammed Hassan

“…The purpose of this study is to determine how blood interleukin- 6 levels affect pulmonary function tests and how these levels relate to the severity and acute exacerbation of COPD. …”
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The Reliability and Validity of a Novel Clinical Test for Assessing Shoulder Rotation ROM in Collegiate Baseball Players: Functional Assessment of System Tension of the Shoulder (FAST-SHDR) by Steven Dischiavi, Jesse Perry, Connor Burk, Jeremy Chiang, Chris Bleakley

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Assessment of vestibulo-ocular reflex function in people with Parkinson’s disease: a cross-sectional study in a rehabilitation setting using the video head impulse test by Nicola Ferri, Laura Casagrande Conti, Leonardo Manzari, Diego Piatti, Domenico De Angelis, Ugo Nocentini, Marco Tramontano

“…This study aims to objectively investigate the VOR function in people with PD using the video head impulse test.Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a neurorehabilitation hospital. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical and Structural Properties of a Functionally Graded Material by Adding Alumina Nanoparticles Using A Centrifugal Technique by Adwaa Mohammed abdulmajeed, Ahmed Fadhil Hamzah

Subjects: “…Flexural properties, functionally graded materials (FGMs), Impact test, centrifugal casting.…”
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Association between brain structure and fine motor function: findings from the population-based Rhineland StudyResearch in context by Xingwang Yang, Weiyi Zeng, Santiago Estrada, Monique M.B. Breteler, N. Ahmad Aziz

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The effect of Zataria multiflora on respiratory symptoms, pulmonary functions, and oxidative stress parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Naheed Aryaeian, Fahimeh Agh, Ali Nouri, Seyed Mojtaba Ghoreishy, Amirhossein Ramezani Ahmadi, Narges Dehghanseresht, Narges Sadeghi, Mehrnaz Morvaridi

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Effect of interventional health educational program on clinical improvement in a sample of Egyptian school-age asthmatic children by Hala G. El Nady, Amira S. El Refay, Dina A. Salah, Hanan Atta, Doaa E. Esmail, Rehan M. Saleh, Dalia M. El Mosalami

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Massive hiatal hernia involving prolapse of the entire stomach and pancreas resulting in pancreatitis and bile duct dilatation: a case report by Hidenori Tomida, Masahiro Hayashi, Shinichi Hashimoto

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