Exposure to vehicle traffic in childhood and lung function in young adulthood—a prospective cohort study in an area with low traffic-flows by Nicolás Bermúdez Barón, Helena Backman, Linnea Hedman, Eva Rönmark, Martin Andersson

“…Abstract Background Exposure to high levels of vehicle traffic during childhood seems to have a negative effect on lung function. Less is known about the effects of exposure to relatively low levels during childhood. …”
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Effects of childhood trauma on depression and cognitive function in first-diagnosed, drug-naïve depressed patients: an observational case-control study by Ning Zhao, Mimi Tang, Lu Wang, Ting Liu, Tingyu Zhao, Kaiqiang Xie, Ying Xue, Weiwei Zeng

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Hearing the shape of a compact Riemannian manifold with a finite number of piecewise impedance boundary conditions by E. M. E. Zayed

“…The spectral function Θ(t)=∑i=1∞exp(−tλj), where {λj}j=1∞ are the eigenvalues of the negative Laplace-Beltrami operator −Δ, is studied for a compact Riemannian manifold Ω of dimension k with a smooth boundary ∂Ω, where a finite number of piecewise impedance boundary conditions (∂∂ni+γi)u=0 on the parts ∂Ωi(i=1,…,m) of the boundary ∂Ω can be considered, such that ∂Ω=∪i=1m∂Ωi, and γi(i=1,…,m) are assumed to be smooth functions which are not strictly positive.…”
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Evolutionary and functional divergence of Sfx, a plasmid-encoded H-NS homolog, underlies the regulation of IncX plasmid conjugation by Avril Wang, Martha Cordova, William Wiley Navarre

“…In this study, we characterized the functionality and evolution of Sfx, a H-NS homolog encoded by the model IncX2 plasmid R6K. …”
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Construction of the beta distributions using the random permutation divisors by Gintautas Bareikis, Eugenijus Manstavičius

“…When normalized the latter is just a random distribution function supported by the unit interval. We establish that its expectations under various weighted probability measures defined on the subsets of Sn are quasihypergeometric distribution functions. …”
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Study of the Functional State of the Proximal Renal Tubules in Patients with Asymptomatic Chronic Heart Failure in Dyslipidemia and its Correction with Simvastatin Treatment by V. Yu. Kopylov

“…The exclusion criterion was a violation of the filtration capacity of the kidneys and the presence of gross dysfunction of organs and systems of the body. The functional state of the proximal renal tubules was assessed by the concentration of NAG and LAAP in dialized urine.Results. …”
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Genetic Ablation of Soluble TNF Does Not Affect Lesion Size and Functional Recovery after Moderate Spinal Cord Injury in Mice by Ditte Gry Ellman, Matilda Degn, Minna Christiansen Lund, Bettina Hjelm Clausen, Hans Gram Novrup, Simon Bertram Flæng, Louise Helskov Jørgensen, Lujitha Suntharalingam, Åsa Fex Svenningsen, Roberta Brambilla, Kate Lykke Lambertsen

“…We previously demonstrated that epidural administration of a dominant-negative inhibitor of solTNF, XPro1595, to the contused spinal cord resulted in changes in Iba1 protein expression in microglia/macrophages, decreased lesion volume, and improved locomotor function. …”
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Ammonifying and phosphorus-solubilizing function of Aliikangiella maris sp. nov. isolated from Phaeocystis globosa bloom and algal–bacterial interactions by Fei Li, Fei Li, Ming-Ben Xu, Liang-Hao Pan, Jie Li, Cai-Bi Lan, Zhe Li, Shan Lu, Jun-Xiang Lai, Jun-Xiang Lai, Peng-Fu Li

“…Genomic analysis revealed that strain GXAS 306T had many potential functions favorable for interacting with algae, and further experimental evidence confirmed the ammonifying and phosphorus-solubilizing function. …”
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Safety and efficacy of glibenclamide on functional outcomes in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Ola Bin Shilash, Ola Bin Shilash, Hussam Alhathlol, Hussam Alhathlol, Rana Alduhaysh, Rana Alduhaysh, Razan Almufarriji, Mohammed Bafaquh

“…At 3 months, the pooled odds ratio (OR) for poor functional outcomes was 0.98 (95% CI: 0.65–1.48), and at 6 months, 0.52 (95% CI: 0.24–1.12; p = 0.094), with no significant differences between glibenclamide and placebo. …”
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Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Without Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang Q, Yin Y, Liu W, Li L, Wang Z, Tian Y, Fan J

“…The subgroup analysis was overall stable.Conclusion: Our cross-sectional study indicates a strong link between a high WWI and reduced cognitive function in non-diabetic older Americans, as shown by CERAD and DSST scores. …”
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Exploring the relationship between temperament traits, psychological symptoms, and functional disability assessed with the WHODAS 2.0 in persons with multiple sclerosis by Carmenrita Infortuna, Maria Buccafusca, Anita Maria Stella Graceffa, Enrica Maiorana, Ray Wang, Siddarth Ganesh, Orion Yedidia, Antonio Bruno, Fiammetta Iannuzzo, Florian P. Thomas, Fortunato Battaglia, Fortunato Battaglia

“…BackgroundThe relationship between psychological comorbidity and functional impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS) remains to be thoroughly investigated. …”
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Brain compensatory activation during Stroop task in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study by Chenyu Fan, Hanfei Li, Hanfei Li, Ke Chen, Ke Chen, Guohui Yang, Hongyu Xie, Haozheng Li, Yi Wu, Meng Li, Meng Li, Meng Li

“…PurposeThis study investigated the disparities in brain activation patterns during the Stroop task among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and those without any cognitive impairments (healthy controls, HCs) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsWe analyzed the cortical activation patterns of 73 patients with MCI and 63 HC individuals as they completed the Stroop task, employing fNIRS. …”
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Exploring the neural basis of creativity: EEG analysis of power spectrum and functional connectivity during creative tasks in school-aged children by Gabriela Krumm, Gabriela Krumm, Vanessa Arán Filippetti, Vanessa Arán Filippetti, Magaly Catanzariti, Magaly Catanzariti, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos, Diego M. Mateos

“…This study analyzed the power spectrum and functional connectivity of interhemispheric and intrahemispheric brain activity during creative tasks in 15 Argentine children aged 9 to 12, using a 14-channel EEG system. …”
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Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns, and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo by Yannick Useni Sikuzani, Bernard Kisangani Kalonda, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Jonas Yona Mleci, Alex Mpibwe Kalenga, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert

“…However, the diversity and impact of introduced species are often poorly assessed, causing potential ecological imbalances (disruptions in the natural functioning and stability of ecosystems), particularly in Lubumbashi (DR Congo). …”
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Relationship Between Internet Use and Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults: 5-Year Longitudinal Study by Bowen Chen, Chun Yang, Shanshan Ren, Penggao Li, Jin Zhao

“…The negative impact of aging (>50 years) on cognitive function was consistently less pronounced among internet users than among nonusers. …”
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Metformin-Enhanced Secretome from Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Promotes Functional Recovery in an Inflamed Periodontal Model: In Vitro Study by Han Na Suh, Ju Young Ji, Jung Sun Heo

“…Molecular function analysis demonstrated the enrichment of protein-binding terms among the DEGs from each comparison. …”
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THE CRUSTAL THICKNESS AND Vp/Vs RATIO IN MONGOLIA by B. Tsagaan, O. Chimed, B. Tsermaa, Y. Khukhuudei

“…The characteristics of P-to-S converted phases and negative amplitudes in stacked receiver functions, may be attributed to regional tectonostratigraphic terranes in Mongolia. …”
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Changes in ventilatory and gas exchange pulmonary functions when the endobronchial valve block is effectively implanted to those with destructive pulmonary tuberculosis by L. A. Popova, E. A. Shergina, T. R. Bagdasaryan, N. A. Chernykh, N. F. Sidorova, O. V. Lovacheva

“…The remaining patients had moderate positive or negative changes. The most dynamic rates reflecting ventilatory and gas exchange lung functions were FEV1, vital capacity (VC), peak expiratory flow (PEF), РаО2 and РаСО2, which changed in 27-43% of patients (depending on the parameter).According to changes in the integral value of FEV1, ventilatory lung capacity deteriorated in 22.3% of patients and improved in 11.8% of them.VC increased in 22.3% of patients and reduced in 10.6% of them, which often promoted improvement of blood oxygenation rates: РаО2 increased in 25.9% and reduced in 8.2% of patients, SаO2 increased in 15.3%, and reduced in 3.5% of them. …”
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Nutritional risk, functional decline, and symptom burden in lung cancer: a study based on PG-SGA scores and biochemical data by Shasha Shen, Shasha Shen, Shiyun Xing, Shiyun Xing, Tingting Shen, Li Niu, Xiaojing Tian, Xiaojing Tian, Hu Ma, Hu Ma, Xiaoxia Gou, Xiaoxia Gou

“…Patients with higher PG-SGA scores had significantly lower scores in physical functioning, role functioning, emotional functioning, and social functioning, alongside more severe symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and pain. …”
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Dietary effect of Galega orientalis Lam. flavonoid extract on broilers’ growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune function, and bone metabolism by Nana I. Tchana, Huiyan Zhang, Yinchuan Pan, Shiyi Wang, Dieudonné M. Dansou, Xiaoxuan Xia, Qingyu Zhao, Chaohua Tang, Junmin Zhang

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