The relationship between social support, cognitive function and activities of daily living in older people: a cross-sectional study by Man Feng, Man Feng, Jinxiu Li, Fen Xie, Zhengying Chen

“…There was a positive correlation between social support and cognitive function (r = 0.168, p < 0.001), a negative correlation between social support and ADL (r = −0.269, p < 0.001); and a negative correlation between cognitive function and ADL (r = −0.142, p < 0.001).ConclusionThe social support of older people was at a medium level, the cognitive function level was low, and the rate of impairment of ADL was high. …”
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Comparing Optimal Portfolio Performance Based on Skew-Normal Distribution and Skew-Laplace-Normal Distribution: A Mean-Absolute Deviation-Entropy Approach by Hila Rezaei, Gholamhossien Golarzi, Omid Karimi

“…After fitting density functions for Skew-Normal and Skew-Laplace-Normal distributions to the returns, maximum likelihood estimates were obtained using the Stats package and the optim Function in R software. …”
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Dihydromyricetin, a flavonoid from vine tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata) provides hepatoprotection by modulating gut microbiota-mediated bile acid homeostasis by Jun Chen, Meng Li, Qianru Gao, Huabing Yang, Tianxiang Zhu, Xiaojuan Zou, Baifei Hu, Hongtao Liu

“…Six-week-old male C57BL/6J mice were administered different doses of DMY by oral gavage for two weeks. Liver function and physiological indices of mice were assessed, while changes in gut microbiota following DMY treatment were monitored through 16S rDNA gene sequencing. …”
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Effects of honeycomb polysaccharides on growth performance, slaughter performance, antioxidant capacity, and immune function in Cyan-Shank Partridge chickens by Haibo Zhang, Ling Yin, Jingqi Zhang, Guiqin Yan

“…Therefore, we investigated the effects of HPs on growth and slaughter performance, antioxidant capacity, and immune function in Cyan-Shank Partridge chickens. Male Cyan-Shank Partridge chicks (n = 300; 1-day-old) were randomly assigned to five groups: negative control group (NC, fed a basal diet), three experimental groups (fed basal diet supplemented with 300 (HPs300), 600 (HPs600), or 1,200 mg/kg (HPs1200) of HPs), and chlortetracycline hydrochloride group (positive control group, PC). …”
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Association between sensitivity to thyroid hormone indices and frailty in the elderly: a cross-sectional study by Xinyu Qi, Jia Fang, Jiru Zhang, Jihai Chen, Jihai Chen, Daowen Zhang, Runqing Shi, Yusheng Zhang, Lijun Wei, Lu Yan, Yunlu Sheng, Guoxian Ding, Xiaojun Ouyang, Yu Duan

“…Previous studies on the association between thyroid function and frailty have contradicted. This study introduced the thyroid hormone sensitivity indices to analyze their connection with frailty and evaluate its usefulness in assessing frailty.MethodsA total of 1030 Chinese elderly individuals were included. …”
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A multi-modal study on cerebrovascular dysfunction in cognitive decline of de novo Parkinson’s disease by Hongwei Li, Xiali Shao, Jia Jia, Bingyi Wang, Jian Wang, Kai Liu, Jinhan Chen, Zhensen Chen, Lirong Jin, He Wang

“…CBF derived from arterial spin labeling, RS-CVR and FCD generated from resting-state functional MRI and the arterial morphology extracted from the magnitude images of multi-echo gradient echo. …”
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Effects of temperature and time treatment on soil characteristics and wheat growth by Zhen Guo, Zhen Guo, Zhen Guo, Zhen Guo, Jichang Han, Jichang Han, Jichang Han, Jichang Han, Yang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Hua Zhuang, Hua Zhuang, Hua Zhuang, Hua Zhuang

“…The clay content and available phosphorus had a substantial impact on microbial communities, with a significant negative correlation between clay content and Chloroflexi. …”
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New functionalized magnetite chitosan–heterocyclic nanocomposites excelling in Cd2+ removal from aqueous solution with biological activity by Safaa R. Fouda, Asmaa Abuessawy, Adel A.-H. Abdel-Rahman, Hagar S.El-Hema, Mohamed N. Eisa, Mohamed A. Hawata

“…The antimicrobial properties of the functionalized sorbents SA and SB were evaluated by measuring the zone of inhibition (ZOI) against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, representing Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, respectively. …”
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Biomass estimation and relationships with taxonomic diversity and functional trait: insights from exclosure areas in the north-eastern Ethiopian highlands by Wubetie Adnew, Getahun Yemata, Eyayu Molla, Meseret Muche, A.Muthama Muasya

“…The overall SEM model also showed that AGB had positive link with diversity and forest exclosure ages, but a negative correlation with species richness (β = -0.02) and CWM (β = -0.12). …”
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Association between creatinine clearance and mortality in Chinese patients with osteoporotic fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Ming Su, Ming Su, Peng Zhou, Peng Zhou, Min-zhe Xu, Min-zhe Xu, Ya-qin Gong, Ya-qin Gong, Jian Jin, Wen-bin Hu, Ke Lu, Ke Lu, Chong Li, Chong Li, Yi Yin, Yi Yin

“…BackgroundCreatinine clearance (CCR) is a vital biomarker for evaluating renal function, indicating the efficiency of the kidneys in filtering blood waste. …”
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Step up to triple therapy versus switch to dual bronchodilator therapy in patients with COPD on an inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist: post-hoc analyses of KRONOS by Dave Singh, Mona Bafadhel, Niki Arya, Jonathan Marshall, Himanshu Parikh, Dobrawa Kisielewicz, Charlotta Movitz, Karin Bowen, Mehul Patel

“…This analysis evaluated the effect of escalating to ICS/LAMA/LABA versus switching to LAMA/LABA or staying on ICS/LABA on lung function and exacerbation rates in symptomatic individuals with COPD without a recent exacerbation history from KRONOS. …”
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Angina Severity and Symptom Improvement Are Associated With Diagnostic Acetylcholine Provocation Dose in Vasospastic Angina by C. Crooijmans, Tijn P. J. Jansen, Joan G. Meeder, Valeria Paradies, Annemiek M. J. de Vos, Pier Woudstra, Tessel N. E. Vossenberg, Tim P. van de Hoef, Nicola S. Vos, Els G. M. Olde Bijvank, Stijn C. H. van den Oord, Patty Winkler, Martijn Meuwissen, Jos W. M. G. Widdershoven, E. Karin Arkenbout, Martin G. Stoel, Yolande Appelman, Marcel A. M. Beijk, Aysun Cetinyurek‐Yavuz, Hester M. den Ruijter, Suzette E. Elias‐Smale, Niels van Royen, Aukelien C. Dimitriu‐Leen, Peter Damman

“…Background A coronary function test (CFT) is the recommended diagnostic test to identify coronary vasomotor dysfunction as a cause of symptoms in patients with angina and nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA). …”
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Correlation between depressive symptoms and cognitive function in middle-aged and elderly population in China: an analysis of CHARLS baseline data by Yuchao SUN, Jing FENG, Zihui LEI, Ge QU, Xinyan LI, Yong GAN

“…Depressive symptoms have a negative predictive effect on cognitive function, and the effect of depressive symptoms on cognitive function shows no significant differences among genders, living regions, and residential areas.…”
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Comparison of cardiac morphological and functional changes according to magnetic resonance imaging with the genetic testing data in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by E. V. Gagarina, E. A. Mershina, O. S. Chumakova, R. P. Myasnikov, O. V. Kulikova, M. M. Kudryavtseva, V. E. Sinitsyn

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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…This study aims to examine the relationships between sleep health and cognitive functioning in this population, utilizing data from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE). …”
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Long-Term Effects of Adverse Maternal Care on Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) Axis Function of Juvenile and Adolescent Macaques by Kai McCormack, Sara Bramlett, Elyse L. Morin, Erin R. Siebert, Dora Guzman, Brittany Howell, Mar M. Sanchez

“…This suggests that the impact of maltreatment on HPA axis function may be transient, at least if the adverse experience stops. …”
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The efficacy and safety of auricular acupoint therapy on treating functional dyspepsia with insomnia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Meng-Yuan Shen, Qin-Yi Lou, Shan Liu, Ze-Jiong Li, Tian-Chen Lin, Rong Zhou, Dan-Dan Feng, Dong-Dong Yang, Jian-Nong Wu

“…Clinical studies have recently focused on the application of auriculotherapy in functional gastrointestinal disorders that are accompanied by negative emotions. …”
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Fabrication of functional edible packaging materials based on carboxymethyl cellulose and pomelo peel powder supplemented with Nisin as active compound by Andra-Gabriela Zorcă, Nicoleta Chira, Gabriela Olimpia Isopencu, Cristina Busuioc, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Cristina-Ileana Covaliu-Mierlă, Alexandru Cîrîc, Gabriela Toader, Iuliana Mihaela Deleanu

“…In this study, functional edible materials were prepared based on citric acid (CA) crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), pomelo peel powder (PP), and Nisin. …”
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Case Report: Clinical, molecular, and functional characterization of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome—a family study with a multimodal diagnosis by Bruna Cândido Guido, Ricardo Camargo, Caroliny Victoria dos Santos Silva, Anna Carolina Silva Dias, Robéria Mendonça de Pontes, Agenor de Castro Moreira dos Santos Júnior, Raquel Alves Toscano, Fabíola Scancetti Tavares, Alexandre de Albuquerque Antunes, Karina Mescouto de Melo, Karina Mescouto de Melo, Karina Mescouto de Melo

“…Functional assays confirmed different levels of impaired FAS-mediated apoptosis in some affected individuals. …”
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Сlinical, functional and morphological results of diabetic macular edema antiangiogenic treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus type two by L. K. Moshetova, I. V. Vorobieva, E. V. Parfenova, D. A. Merkushenkova, P. I. Makarevich, V. I. Alekhnovich

“…The correlation of VEGF level in tear fluid with visual acuity after procedure was found to be negative. Conclusion: Ranibizumab intravitreal injection is a pathogenic treatment leading to morphological and functional retinal state improvement.…”
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