Care burden, fatigue, and family functioning among family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease: A cross-sectional study by Seyyedeh Mahdiyeh Khastar, Seyyed Hamid Hoseini, Narges Arsalani, Fateme Mohammadi

“…The mean score for caregiver burden was 24.24 (SD=10.18), fatigue was 32.73 (SD=22.76), and family functioning was 6.58 (SD=7.37). A negative and significant correlation was observed between caregiver burden and family functioning (r=-0.693, P<0.05). …”
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Comparison of three respiratory physical therapy techniques and their impact on pulmonary function restoration among cardiac surgery patients in hospital settings by V. V. Vitomskyi

“…To compare three respiratory physical therapy techniques and their impact on pulmonary function restoration among cardiac surgery patients in hospital settings. …”
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Dominant plant functional groups regulate soil respiration response to warming in three types of alpine grassland on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Cuoji Peng, Yicheng He, Yikang Li, Yanfang Deng, Danjia Tu, Yingzhu Duan, Jun Ma, Jiapeng Chen, Cairang Suonan, Jie Ying, Huakun Zhou, Xinqing Shao

“…Moreover, we found a negative correlation between plant height and Rs in the grass-dominated AS and sedge-dominated AM. …”
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Functional Outcome (Short Term) of Modular Cementless Bipolar HemiArthroplasty (Hydroxyapatite-Coated Stem) for Fracture Neck of Femur in the Elderly by Navin K. Shukla, Lata Keshkar, Jayanta Mukherjee, Ratnesh Kumar, Shivendra Singh, Alok C. Agrawal

“…In this prospective study, the functional outcomes of NOF fracture after surgery in the elderly, who underwent BHA with a fully coated hydroxyapatite stem with a collar (CORAIL Stem). …”
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Functional Characterization of <i>MaSPL8</i> Reveals Its Different Roles in Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses in Mulberry by Longyan Zheng, Wenhao Zhang, Liuqing Wei, Mengqi Li, Li Liu

“…In this study, we functionally characterized <i>MaSPL8</i> in mulberry (<i>Morus alba</i>) and investigated its regulatory roles in biotic and abiotic stress responses. …”
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The Toll-like receptor 4 polymorphism Asp299Gly but not Thr399Ile influences TLR4 signaling and function. by Huaicong Long, Brian P O'Connor, Rachel L Zemans, Xiaofang Zhou, Ivana V Yang, David A Schwartz

“…The common, co-segregating Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile, are associated with hyporesponsiveness to inhaled lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and increased susceptibility to Gram negative pathogens in humans. The purpose of this study was to identify the relative contributions of the Asp299Gly and the Thr399Ile variants in inhibiting the function of TLR4. 293/hMD2-CD14 cell line was transfected with lentiviral constructs containing human wild type (WT) TLR4-EGFP or TLR4-EGFP with Asp299Gly, Thr399Ile or Asp299Gly/Thr399Ile complementary DNA (cDNA). …”
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Genotype-Phenotype Correlations and Functional Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with KCNQ2-Related Epilepsy: A Multicenter Observational Study in Korea by Eon Ah Kim, Mi-Sun Yum, Seungbok Lee, Jae So Cho, Jeehun Lee, Byung Chan Lim

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Effect of Maltodextrin on Drying Rate of Avocado ( Persea Americana Mill.) Pulp by Refractance Window Technique, and on Color and Functional Properties of Powder by Thi-Van-Linh Nguyen, Thi-Thuy-Dung Nguyen, Quoc-Trung Huynh, Phuoc-Bao-Duy Nguyen

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Carotid intima–media thickness and endothelial function in adolescents exposed to alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking in utero: a mediation analysis by Tammy Hartel, Aamer Sandoo, André Oelofse, Juléy De Smidt

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Efficient removal of tetracycline from wastewater using chitosan-based aerogels functionalized with natural zeolite, Fe₃O₄, and MOF-808 by Fatemeh Babaei, Rauf Foroutan, Abolfazl Tutunchi, Mehrshad Ahmadi, Bahman Ramavandi

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing for Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients with Uterine Fibroids After High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment by Liu Y, Jin W, Wang K, Chang Z, Zhang L

“…The secondary finding is that the implementation of traditional Chinese medicine nursing programs can alleviate the negative emotions of such patients and improve clinical nursing satisfaction, which is worthy of clinical promotion.Keywords: traditional Chinese medicine nursing program, HIFU treatment, gastrointestinal function, post-HIFU treatment…”
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The Impact of Social Media Disorder, Family Functioning, and Community Social Disorder on Adolescents’ Psychological Distress: The Mediating Role of Intolerance to Uncertainty by Héctor Morillo-Sarto, Javier Torres-Vallejos, Pablo Usán, Juan Ramón Barrada, Joel Juarros-Basterretxea

“…Direct effects of family functioning and social media use also strongly influence distress levels. …”
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Ambient air pollution and thyroid function in Spanish adults. A nationwide population-based study (Di@bet.es study) by Sergio Valdés, Viyey Doulatram-Gamgaram, Cristina Maldonado-Araque, Ana Lago-Sampedro, Eva García-Escobar, Sara García-Serrano, Marta García-Vivanco, Luis Garrido Juan, Mark Richard Theobald, Victoria Gil, Fernando Martín-Llorente, Pilar Ocon, Alfonso Calle-Pascual, Luis Castaño, Elías Delgado, Edelmiro Menendez, Josep Franch-Nadal, Sonia Gaztambide, Joan Girbés, F Javier Chaves, José L Galán-García, Gabriel Aguilera-Venegas, Carolina Gutierrez-Repiso, José Carlos Fernández-García, Natalia Colomo, Federico Soriguer, Eduardo García-Fuentes, Gemma Rojo-Martínez

“…Abstract Background Recent reports have suggested that air pollution may impact thyroid function, although the evidence is still scarce and inconclusive. …”
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The moderating role of walking in the association between HDL cholesterol and cognitive function among Korean older adults: a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study by Kyuyoung Cho, Kyuyoung Cho, Hye Won Chai, Hye Won Chai, Min Kyoung Park

“…Specifically, more frequent engagement in walking buffered the negative effect of low HDL cholesterol on cognitive function for those with a history of hypertension or diabetes.ConclusionThese findings show that regular walking significantly attenuates the negative impact of low HDL cholesterol on cognitive function among Korean older adults with a chronic disease history. …”
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Extracorporeal hemocorrection in the treatment of liver failure by I. V. Aleksandrova

“…The use of artificial hepatic function support systems reduces mortality in severe hepatic failure from 85 to 60%. …”
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Self-reported visual function and in-depth swept-source optical coherence tomography features of cystoid macular edema in retinitis pigmentosa by Celso Costa, Carlos Nogueira, Mário Soares, Silvia Simão, Pedro Melo, Rufino Silva, Joaquim Murta, João Pedro Marques

“…CME does not seem to affect self-reported visual function in RP patients, and CS may not worsen visual function. …”
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Changes in the assembly and functional adaptation of endophytic microbial communities in Amorphophallus species with different levels of resistance to necrotrophic bacterial pathog... by Min Yang, Ying Qi, Penghua Gao, Lifang Li, Jianwei Guo, Yongteng Zhao, Jiani Liu, Zebin Chen, Lei Yu

“…To date, the assembly and functional adaptation of the plant endophytic microbiome under Pcc stress remain poorly understood. …”
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Electrogenic amino acid transport in the intestine of sea bream (Sparus aurata): From functional characterization to physiological effects of Lysophospholipids in aquafeeds by Rocio Robles-Arozarena, Juan Antonio Martos-Sitcha, Laura Bermúdez, Waldo Nuez-Ortín, Juan Fuentes

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Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique on Pulmonary Function and Smoking Behavior among Smokers – A Prospective Randomized Control Trial by K. S. Moodala Girishankara, Shivaprasad Shetty, Krithika A. Ramaswamy, Prashanth Shetty

“…Conclusion: The practice of MSRT might help in improving the lung function and also reduce the withdrawal symptoms, craving, urge, and negative affect among smokers. …”
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Correlation Analysis of Macular Function and Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Following Successful Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Surgery by María D. Díaz-Barreda, Ana Boned-Murillo, Isabel Bartolomé-Sesé, María Sopeña-Pinilla, Elvira Orduna-Hospital, Guisela Fernández-Espinosa, Isabel Pinilla

“…<b data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">Objectives:</b> In this study, the objective was to assess the correlation between macular function and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) thickness following successful rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery, as well as the subsequent recovery of visual acuity. …”
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