Comparative evaluation of several parameters of glycemic homeostasis in patients with functional pituitary adenomas by Rostislavovna Mikityuk, Oksana Olegovna Khizhnyak, Tatiana Ninelovna Sulima

“…To investigate glycemic homeostasis in patients with acromegaly and hyperprolactinaemia due to functional pituitary adenoma. Materials and Methods. …”
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Akt3 links mitochondrial function to the regulation of Aurora B and mitotic fidelity. by Zachary J Hough, Fatemeh Nasehi, Daniel G Corum, Russell A Norris, Ann C Foley, Robin C Muise-Helmericks

“…We used the model oxidant paraquat to induce mitochondrial dysfunction to test whether the Akt3-dependent effect on mitochondrial homeostasis is linked to mitotic function. …”
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Associations of depressive symptoms with lower extremity function and balance in Korean older adults by Bong Jo Kim, Kyupin Ha, Hyun Soo Kim, Hye Ran Bae, Minkook Son

“…The lower extremity function and balance were evaluated using 2 physical tests, while depressive symptoms were assessed using a 3-question survey. …”
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The effect of trimetazidine on cardiac haemodynamics and mitochondrial function in wild‐type transthyretin amyloidosis by Bertil Thyrsted Ladefoged, Anders Lehmann Dahl Pedersen, Anne Mette Dybro, Tor Skibsted Clemmensen, Julian Gillmore, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen

“…Abstract Aims Wild‐type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTRwt) is a cardiomyopathy causing myocardial hypoperfusion and impaired cardiac mitochondrial function. Trimetazidine is an antianginal agent used in patients with stable angina pectoris, which improves cardiac contractility and mitochondrial function. …”
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Groove in drum patterns as a function of both rhythmic properties and listeners' attitudes. by Olivier Senn, Lorenz Kilchenmann, Toni Bechtold, Florian Hoesl

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Novel findings regarding the role of the endocannabinoid system in pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders by Gisela Chelimsky, Lisa Conant, Pippa Simpson, Liyun Zhang, Serge Marchand, Cecilia Hillard, Thomas Chelimsky

“…Pain constitutes the chief complaint of some functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). The endocannabinoid (EC) and peroxisome proliferator–activated receptors (PPARs) agonist systems have not been explored as possible contributors. …”
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Effects of the lumbar support function of wearable robot (Bot Fit) on sitting position by Jang-hoon Shin, Hyunmuk Lim, Naeun Byeon, Dokwan Lee, Hwang-Jae Lee, Wan-hee Lee

“…Conclusion Wearing the Bot Fit with its posture correction function improved muscle tone and sitting posture in adults and the elderly, potentially helping to prevent secondary musculoskeletal disorders from poor posture. …”
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Influence of insulin sensitivity on food cue evoked functional brain connectivity in children by Lorenzo Semeia, Ralf Veit, Sixiu Zhao, Shan Luo, Brendan Angelo, Andreas L. Birkenfeld, Hubert Preissl, Anny H. Xiang, Stephanie Kullmann, Kathleen A. Page

“…Brain responses were measured using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) before and after glucose ingestion. …”
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Functional Properties and Safety Considerations of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Under Varying Conditions by Ana Rita Mendes, Carlos M. Granadeiro, Andreia Leite, Otmar Geiss, Ivana Bianchi, Jessica Ponti, Dora Mehn, Eulália Pereira, Paula Teixeira, Fátima Poças

“…Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) exhibit diverse morphologies and sizes, influencing their functional properties. However, the relationship between their morphology and behavior under varying conditions remains poorly understood. …”
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Effectiveness of Powered Hand Exoskeleton on Upper Extremity Function in People with Chronic Stroke by Shan-Ju Yeh, Yi-Chuan Wang, Wei-Chien Fang, Shyh-Chour Huang, Yu-Sheng Yang

“…The primary outcome measures included the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity function (FMA-UE), the Box and Block Test (BBT), and handgrip dynamometer. …”
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Immunologic aspects of West syndrome and evidence of plasma inhibitory effects on T cell function by Terezinha C.B. Montelli, Angela M.V.C. Soares, Maria Terezinha S. Peraçoli

“…Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) skin test sensitization was performed only in patients. …”
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Functional Modification and Applications of Rice Starch Emulsion Systems Based on Interfacial Engineering by Pingyuan Ge, Ye Tian, Heng Yan, Qingqing Li, Tianle Yao, Jie Yao, Liuyu Xiao, Meng Zhu, Yu Han

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Some Morpho-Functional Changes of the Left Heart in Patients with Viral Liver Cirrhosis by M V. Chistyakova, A. V. Govorin, N. N. Kushnarenko

“…All patients were evaluated diastolic function of the LV in accordance with the АSЕ/ЕAЕ-2009 and ASE/EACVI-2016 recommendations. …”
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In Vitro Screening, Domestication and Identification of Lipid-lowering Functional Lactic Acid Bacteria by Xiaochen SUN, Xiaoqian ZHANG, Lingyu LI, Yu ZHANG, Xiaoli LIU, Ying WANG

“…Objective: In order to screen Lactobacillus species with lipid-lowering function, 310 strains of the lactic acid bacteria were obtained from the source of traditional fermented foods. …”
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Construction of Caco-2 cell hollow fiber bioreactor for the study on functional substances by XU Dongdong, CHU Qiang, YANG Yunyun, LÜ Xiangmin, ZHANG Yanzhen, ZHENG Xiaodong

“…Hollow fiber membrane bioreactors can offer an in vivo-like microenvironment for adherent cell types, such as Caco-2 cells, and enable a high quantity of the desired cellular product with less population variation and favorable operation costs.The objective of this study is to construct a novel Caco-2 cell hollow fiber membrane bioreactor, to explore the feasibility for further application by morphological observation and functional test of Caco-2 cells.In this experiment, the Caco-2 cells were cultured in polyethersulfone (PES) and polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF) hollow fiber membranes as well as the classic Transwell culture plate. …”
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Supervised—not voluntary—upper limb exercise enhances vestibular function in Parkinson’s disease by Federica Ginanneschi, David Cioncoloni, Carla Battisti, Armando Bucciarelli, Federica Dominici, Roberto Marconi, Alessandro Rossi, Lucia Monti

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Upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema by Bojinović-Rodić Dragana, Popović-Petrović Svetlana, Tomić Sanja, Markez Stanislava, Živanić Dobrinka

“…Upper limb lymphedema is one of the most frequent chronic complications after breast cancer treatment with a significant impact on the upper extremity function and quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to estimate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with breast-cancer-related lymphedema and its correlation with upper limb function and the size of edema. …”
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EPICARDIAL MONO- AND BIVENTRICULAR ELECTROCARDIOSTIMULATION IN TREATMENT OF CONDUCTION DISORDERS IN NORMAL SYSTOLIC FUNCTION by An. M. Osadchiy, A. V. Kamenev, S. V. Karuzin, S. G. Shcherbak, D. S. Lebedev

“…To reveal the specifics, and to evaluate the efficacy of implantation of epicardial (myocardial) electrodes under the conditions of artificial circulation and to define their influence on electromechanical parameters of the heart including pumping function.Material and methods. The results were analyzed of intraoperation and short-term (up to 24 months) results of implantation of epicardial electrodes under the conditions of AC in 32 patients, operated in 2007-2014 yy. …”
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Assessment of Sexual Function in Relation to Microbiological Findings in Patients with Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis by Vittorio Magri, Gianpaolo Perletti, Konstantinos Stamatiou, Alberto Trinchieri

“…<b>Methods</b>: Male patients with CBP diagnosed by microbiological tests underwent a complete clinical assessment and were administered questionnaires for prostatitis (NIH-CPSI), voiding (IPSS), and sexual function (IIEF-15, PEDT). …”
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Characterizing the functioning of the attentional networks in state and trait anxiety: the role of affective information by Antonia Pilar Pacheco-Unguetti, Antonia Pilar Pacheco-Unguetti, Alberto Acosta, Alberto Acosta, Juan Lupiáñez, Juan Lupiáñez

“…Previous studies suggest that anxiety can influence attentional processes, but the impact of affective information, such as alerting emotional stimuli, on these attentional networks remains unclear.MethodsWe conducted a set of experiments using negative or neutral faces as alerting stimuli, presented either alone or together with a neutral sound, within a modified version of the Attention Network Test-Interactions (ANT-I). Additionally, data from previous experiments with similar anxiety groups and without affective manipulations of alertness were analyzed for comparative insights (378 participants in total).ResultsResults showed three main effects on the functioning of attentional networks when affective alerting signals were introduced: (1) the alertness effect is increased, (2) the interference effect is increased, and (3) the orienting effect is decreased. …”
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