Microcirculatory and functional changes in the retina and visual channels in multiple sclerosis by E. P. Lantukh, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, O. V. Zaitseva, M. N. Zakharova, N. M. Maglakelidze, T. O. Simaniv

“…Purpose: to compare subtle changes in retinal and optic disk morphology and microcirculation and the functional activity of visual channels in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and optical neuritis (ON) in the medical history. …”
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Mechanical Periodontal Therapy Recovered the Phagocytic Function of Monocytes in Periodontitis by Priscilla F. Naiff, Valéria M. A. Carneiro, Maria do Carmo M. Guimarães, Ana Cristina B. Bezerra, Mariangela S. Oliveira, Shirley C. P. Couto, Érica Alessandra R. Alves, Selma A. S. Kückelhaus, Maria Imaculada Muniz-Junqueira

“…Several studies have focused on the association between periodontitis and systemic implications; however, the biological mechanisms of the immune responses before and after periodontal therapy involved in this relationship, such as phagocytic functions, remain unclear. Objectives. This study aimed to investigate whether periodontal treatment improves the phagocytic function of blood monocytes in patients with severe periodontitis. …”
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Can lung function be used as a predictor of cerebral stroke? by Walid I. M. Elgendy, Dalia Anas, Rania S. Nageeb, Hanan A. Hassan, Samah Lotfy

“…These findings suggest that lung function tests in individuals without respiratory conditions could be beneficial for identifying those who may be at a heightened risk for experiencing a cerebrovascular stroke.…”
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Influence of disease activity on functional capacity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Jovanović Jelena, Stojanović Miodrag, Jovanović Vladimir, Dimić Aleksandar, Božilov Slađana, Stamenković Bojana, Milenković Saša

“…In the univariate logistic model, the tested parameters of DAS28 SE, DAS 28 CRP, SE, RF and CRP represent significant predictors of functional disability. …”
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Assessment of Disease Progression in Idiopathic and Collagen Vascular ILDs Using Spirometry, DLCO, and 6 Minute-Walk-Test by Sindhoora Rawul, R. Vijai Kumar, Apoorva Rawul, Srinivasa I. Chelluri, Saikrishna Singaraju

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Sports injury risk assessment based on a training and functional movement analysis of young elite equestrian athletes– an exploratory cross-sectional study by Alexander Havertz, David Uebis, Rudolph Schifflers, Frank Hildebrand, Christian David Weber

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Diagnosis of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Choice of Treatment Regimen in Constipation Patients by I. V. Maev, A. N. Kazyulin, Yu. A. Kucheryavy, S. V. Cheryomushkin, A. Yu. Goncharenko, А. V. Gilyuk

“…Anorectal manometry, rectal sensation and balloon expulsion tests are the well-studied and significant probing techniques for objective anorectal zone sensorimotor function assessment in patients with functional constipation. …”
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Transitional Forms of Universal Basic Income and Options of Testing Tools in Russia, Illustrated by Unemployed by V. N. Bobkov, V. I. Antipov, I. B. Kolmakov, V. V. Pavlova

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Padronização da Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite Measure (MSFC) na população brasileira Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite Measure (MSFC) standardized in Brazilian popu... by Charles P. Tilbery, Maria Fernanda Mendes, Rodrigo Barbosa Thomaz, Bianca Etelvina Santos de Oliveira, Giorge Luiz Ribeiro Kelian, Roberta Busch, Patrícia Príncipe Carvalho Miranda, Paula Caleffi

“…A Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite Measure (MSFC) é escala para avaliação dos pacientes portadores de esclerose múltipla, desenvolvida pela National Multiple Sclerosis Society dos EUA em 1994, que envolve uma composição de três testes - 9-Hole Peg Test, Timed 25-Foot Walk e PASAT - abrangendo de maneira multidimensional as principais funções neurológicas comprometidas nestes pacientes. …”
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Effects of high-intensity multimodal functional training on motor and cognitive functions in people with multiple sclerosis: A study protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial by Rebecca Cardini, Rita Bertoni, Ilaria Carpinella, Chiara Pegorini, Andrea Tacchino, Erica Grange, Valentina Guidotti, Giampaolo Brichetto, Claudio Solaro, Tommaso Budassi, Tatiana Lanfranco, Marco Rovaris, Davide Cattaneo, Elisa Gervasoni

“…Primary outcomes will focus on walking velocity during a fatiguing walking test, while secondary outcomes will evaluate balance, fatigue, and cognitive functions using wearable sensors and clinical scales. …”
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Large-scale functional network connectivity mediate the associations of white matter lesions with executive functions and information processing speed in asymptomatic cerebral smal... by Jing Chen, Weiwei lu, Zhangyang Wang, Mingfang Shi, Zhang Shi, Weibin Shi

“…Neuropsychological tests involve cognitive functions were also measured. …”
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Impaired Brain Information Transmission Efficiency and Flexibility in Parkinson’s Disease and Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder: Evidence from Functional Connectivity and... by Jing Wei, Jiaqi Lyu, Jie Xiang, Yan Niu, Lan Yang, Chanjuan Fan, Dandan Li, Yanli Yang

“…Furthermore, we tested the explanatory power of FC and functional dynamics for the clinical features. …”
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Clinical functioning information tool – coronavirus disease 2019 (ClinFIT COVID-19): psychometric evaluation and development of an interval-scaled functioning score across the care... by Masahiko Mukaino, Catarina Aguiar Branco, Alia Alghwiri, Sonia Amato, Antonios Kontaxakis, Mihai Berteanu, Hüma Bölük Şenlikci, Pinar Borman, Salmane Diouane, Maryam Fourtassi, Francesca Gimigliano, Abderrazak Hajjioui, Xiaolei Hu, Sinforian Kambou, Cho-I Lin, Mohamed I. Mabrouk, Evanthia Mitsiokapa, Remus Iulian Nica, Christina-Anastasia Rapidi, Gabriella Serlenga, Arianna Silvestri, Sinikka Tarvonen-Schröder, Clara Ursescu, Arja Viinanen, Panagiotis Vorniotakis, Melissa Selb

“…Objective: to report on the development and global testing of the COVID-19 version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-based Clinical Functioning Information Tool called “ClinFIT COVID-19” to collect functioning data of rehabilitation patients across the care continuum to establish an interval-scaled functioning score. …”
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Empirical assessment of functional somatic disorder (FSD): frequency, applicability, and diagnostic refinement in a population-based sample by Abigail Smakowski, Judith Rosmalen, Bernd Löwe, Christopher Burton, Anne Toussaint

“…Kruskal–Wallis and chi-square tests with effect size estimates were used to investigate differences in the diagnostic subgroups regarding chronic diseases, functional comorbidities and psycho-behavioural features. …”
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From Pollen to Bee Bread: A <i>Reservoir</i> of Functional Yeasts by Alice Agarbati, Laura Canonico, Silvia Gattucci, Maurizio Ciani, Francesca Comitini

“…Nine strains exhibited the ability to resist gastrointestinal conditions, and four possessed all probiotic traits tested. All these findings demonstrate the effectiveness of pollen and bee bread as natural sources for new bioactive and functional yeasts.…”
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Aberrant static and dynamic functional connectivity of insular cortex in patients with trigeminal neuralgia by Yuying Chen, Shumei Li, Meng Li, Linhua Huang, Meien Jiang, Guomin Li, Jinyan Chen, Jianhao Yan

“…Abstract The abnormal insular-related static and dynamic functional connectivity (sFC and dFC) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is not well understood. …”
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Intermittent Hypoxic–Hyperoxic Training During Inpatient Rehabilitation Improves Exercise Capacity and Functional Outcome in Patients With Long Covid: Results of a Controlled Clini... by Wolfram Doehner, Azadeh Fischer, Banafsheh Alimi, Jasmin Muhar, Jochen Springer, Christoph Altmann, Per Otto Schueller

“…Further assessments included maximum handgrip strength, nine hole peg test, timed up‐and‐go, respiratory function and functional ambulation category (FAC), serum analyses and safety of the intervention. …”
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The effectiveness of functional inspiratory muscle training on exercise capacity and peripheral muscle strength in patients with essential hypertension: a three-arm randomized cont... by İrem Hüzmeli, Nihan Katayıfçı, Büşra Abay, Oğuz Akkuş, Aysel Yıldız Özer

“…Abstract Background The effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) applied along with function in Hypertension (HT) patients is uncertain. …”
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INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARD (IPSAS 24): ITS EFFECT ON PUBLIC SECTOR BUDGET PERFORMANCE IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA by Salaudeen Ibrahim, Abdul-Hakeem Shuaib, Mubaraq Sanni

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Methods and validity indicators for measuring adherence and persistence to aspirin in secondary cardiovascular prevention: a systematic review by Rauf Nouni-García, Rauf Nouni-García, Rauf Nouni-García, Rauf Nouni-García, Elisabeth Ramirez-Familia, Adriana López-Pineda, Adriana López-Pineda, Adriana López-Pineda, Amanda Esquerdo-Arroyo, Amanda Esquerdo-Arroyo, Álvaro Carbonell-Soliva, Álvaro Carbonell-Soliva, María Martínez-Muñóz, Antonio F. Compañ Rosique, Jose A. Quesada, Jose A. Quesada, Jose A. Quesada, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera, Concepción Carratalá-Munuera, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén, Vicente F. Gil-Guillén

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