The Mediating Effect of Social Cognition on Neurocognition and Community Functioning in Outpatients with Schizophrenia in Taiwan by Yung-Li Ku, Ming-Teng Lin, Cheng Li, Shyh-Jou Hwang

“…We hypothesized that social cognition in outpatients with schizophrenia would mediate the relationship between neurocognition and community functioning. In this study, we intended to use structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized mediation relationship. …”
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Approaches to Definition of Key Functions and Target Indicators of Regional Research and Educational Centers by N. G. Kurakova, O. V. Cherchenko

“…An overview of the tested in the Russian Federation in 2009–2018 is presented. …”
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Smoking impairs cognitive function through the mediating effect of periodontitis in older adults by Xiaoqian Luan, Zhou Jin, Shenhang Xia, Jin Li, Yao An, Jiaqi Gao, Shengya Wang, Huwei Xia, Sipei Pan, Yao Zhang, Weihong Song, Yili Wu

“…Mediation analysis was performed to test whether extent of periodontitis mediated associations between smoking status and cognitive function, adjusted for sociodemographic and basic health factors. …”
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MLKL deficiency elevates testosterone production in male mice independently of necroptotic functions by Shene Chiou, Wayne Cawthorne, Thomas Soerianto, Vinzenz Hofferek, Komal M. Patel, Sarah E. Garnish, Emma C. Tovey Crutchfield, Cathrine Hall, Joanne M. Hildebrand, Malcolm J. McConville, Kate E. Lawlor, Edwin D. Hawkins, Andre L. Samson, James M. Murphy

“…Thus, MLKL serves two roles in the mouse testes – one involving the canonical response of macrophages to necroptotic insult, and the other a non-canonical function in male reproductive hormone control.…”
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Surface-Functionalizing Strategies for Multiplexed Molecular Biosensing: Developments Powered by Advancements in Nanotechnologies by Shangjie Zou, Guangdun Peng, Zhiqiang Ma

“…During this functionalizing process, nanomaterials can either be the objects of surface modification or the materials used to modify other base surfaces. …”
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The relationship between quality of life and functionality in patients with schizophrenia – A preliminary report by Vlad Dionisie, Mihnea Costin Manea, Mirela Manea, Lavinia Steluta Bonciu, Sorin Riga, Maria Gabriela Puiu

“…This research aimed to investigate the relationship between quality of life and level of functioning in a group of Romanian patients with schizophrenia. …”
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Upper limb function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: 24 month longitudinal data. by Marika Pane, Giorgia Coratti, Claudia Brogna, Elena Stacy Mazzone, Anna Mayhew, Lavinia Fanelli, Sonia Messina, Adele D'Amico, Michela Catteruccia, Marianna Scutifero, Silvia Frosini, Valentina Lanzillotta, Giulia Colia, Filippo Cavallaro, Enrica Rolle, Roberto De Sanctis, Nicola Forcina, Roberta Petillo, Andrea Barp, Alice Gardani, Antonella Pini, Giulia Monaco, Maria Grazia D'Angelo, Riccardo Zanin, Gian Luca Vita, Claudio Bruno, Tiziana Mongini, Federica Ricci, Elena Pegoraro, Luca Bello, Angela Berardinelli, Roberta Battini, Valeria Sansone, Emilio Albamonte, Giovanni Baranello, Enrico Bertini, Luisa Politano, Maria Pia Sormani, Eugenio Mercuri

“…The aim of the study was to establish 24 month changes in upper limb function using a revised version of the performance of upper limb test (PUL 2.0) in a large cohort of ambulant and non-ambulant boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and to identify possible trajectories of progression. …”
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Functional-proteomics-based investigation of the cellular response to farnesyltransferase inhibition in lung cancer by Yanbo Pan, Olena Berkovska, Soumitra Marathe, Georgios Mermelekas, Greta Gudoityte, Amare D. Wolide, Taner Arslan, Brinton Seashore-Ludlow, Janne Lehtiö, Lukas M. Orre

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Initial growth of Eremanthus erythropappus (DC.) Macleish in function of planting and topdressing fertilization by Larissa Natasha de Sousa, Jaqueline Aparecida Pereira Terra, Rodolfo Soares de Almeida, Viviane Maria Barazetti, Adriano Jose Pavan, Soraya Alvarenga Botelho, Lucas Amaral de Melo

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Reduced DTI-ALPS in H-type hypertension: insights into perivascular space function by Chun Zhang, Chun Zhang, Caihong Song, Shiying Sheng, Liang Pan, Lingling Sun, Wei Xing

“…However, the impact of HHT on glymphatic function remains unclear. This study used the recently popular indirect marker, diffusion tensor imaging along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) to assess potential changes in glymphatic function in patients with HHT. …”
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Application of an integrated physical and functional screening approach to identify inhibitors of the Wnt pathway by Bryan W Miller, Garnet Lau, Chris Grouios, Emanuela Mollica, Miriam Barrios‐Rodiles, Yongmei Liu, Alessandro Datti, Quaid Morris, Jeffrey L Wrana, Liliana Attisano

“…The LUMIER protein–protein interaction mapping method was used in conjunction with two functional screens that examined the effect of overexpression and siRNA‐mediated gene knockdown on Wnt signaling. …”
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Problematic Internet Use and Its Relationship with Cyberbullying, Anxiety, and Executive Functions in Adolescence by Marta Real-Fernández, Ignasi Navarro-Soria, Megan Rosales-Gómez, Beatriz Delgado

“…<b>Methods:</b> The sample consisted of 1164 participants (48% males) aged 12 to 17 years (M age = 14.86; SD = 1.41) from five selected academic centers. Executive Functions were assessed using the Adolescent and Adult Executive Functioning Questionnaire (ADEXI), anxiety was measured with the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Problematic Internet Use (PIU) was evaluated with the Internet Addiction Test (IAT). …”
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The impact of creatine supplementation on renal function: A case report and literature review by Antonio Villa, Lucia Trotta, Giovanni Faraci

“…Creatine supplementation is one of the most widely used dietary supplements worldwide, yet its potential adverse effects on kidney function remain a concern. We report a case of a 25-year-old man who presented with symptoms of left renal colic and exhibited a temporary elevation in serum creatinine levels following oral intake of 10 grams of creatine. …”
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Comparison of the effects of weight training and hydro-gymnastics practice on the cognitive function of elderly by Heron Chaves Alvarenga, Bruno Almeida Tocantins, Maycom do Nascimento Moura, Jane Maria Silva Carvalho

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Normocalcemia and Normal Thyroid Function in a Severe Vitamin D–Deficient Population by Omid Yazdani, Mohammad Reza Haeri, Reyhaneh Niayesh-Mehr

“…Background: Vitamin D has several physiological functions besides its well-known role in the hemostasis of calcium. …”
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Effects of fluvastatin, valsartan, and their combination on endothelial function in patients with arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia by T. Sh. Mirilashvili, S. V. Villewalde, Yu. V. Kotovskaya, Zh. D. Kobalava

“…To study the effects of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARA II) valsartan, a statin (fluvastatin XL), and their combination on endothelial function (EF) in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and dyslipidemia (DLP).Material and methods. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Taijiquan on the Physical Function and Mental Health of College Students by Meixing Gao

“…Now they are not only under enormous pressure of study and employment but also pay more attention to physical function and mental health. Maintaining healthy physical fitness is one of the goals pursued by more and more college students. …”
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Comparison of the effects of weight training and hydro-gymnastics practice on the cognitive function of elderly by Heron Chaves Alvarenga, Bruno Almeida Tocantins, Maycom do Nascimento Moura, Jane Maria Silva Carvalho

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Individual objective versus subjective fixation disparity as a function of forced vergence. by Wolfgang Jaschinski

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EFFECTS OF FOOD FACTORS ON FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATION OF THE MILITARY IN THE AREA OF LOCAL MILITARY CONFLICTS by Дмитрий Владимирович Чуркин, Дмитрий Олегович Ластков

“…Objective – To assess the impact of food factors on the performance of functional adaptation of the military who have prior experience of underground work in coal mines. …”
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