L-shaped association between oxidative balance score and vision-related functional burden in adults in the United States, NHANES 2005–2008 by Juntong Li, Juntong Li, Sheng Ye, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Hui Liu, Yue Yang, Xuelei Lu, Heyue Jin, Li Liu, Li Liu

“…This novel finding suggests that maintaining a favorable oxidative balance through modifiable dietary and lifestyle (such as increased physical activity, smoking cessation, reduced alcohol consumption) may help protect functional vision. We also observed a stronger negative association between OBS and VRFB among the unemployed. …”
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THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS ON THE ECONOMIC BURDEN OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS AMONG THE WORKING-AGE POPULATION, CONSIDERING DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL AREAS IN POLAND by Agnieszka Jakubowska

“…This study aims to assess the economic burden of depressive disorders in this group, taking into account spatial variation across functional areas (urban and rural districts) in Poland. …”
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Reliability of functioning and reserves of system, controlling movements with different coordination structure of special health group girl students in physical education process by A.A. Pryimakov, E. Eider, M.O. Nosko, S.S. Iermakov

“…It can be interpreted as non-specific crisscross negative response to motor functional system in case of health problems. …”
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Explaining personality functioning through sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, body appreciation and social media usage among female adolescents in Pakistan by L. Khan, S. Tariq, N. Ishfaq

“…</strong> The findings suggest the need for interventions that address the negative impact of sociocultural pressure regarding appearance on body appreciation and personality functioning among female adolescents. …”
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All SNPs are not created equal: genome-wide association studies reveal a consistent pattern of enrichment among functionally annotated SNPs. by Andrew J Schork, Wesley K Thompson, Phillip Pham, Ali Torkamani, J Cooper Roddey, Patrick F Sullivan, John R Kelsoe, Michael C O'Donovan, Helena Furberg, Tobacco and Genetics Consortium, Bipolar Disorder Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, Schizophrenia Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, Nicholas J Schork, Ole A Andreassen, Anders M Dale

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Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study by Tina Thakrar, Abhishek Kumar, Catharina Göthberg, Anastasios Grigoriadis

“… Aims: To evaluate limitations in jaw function, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and nutritional status during extensive oral rehabilitation procedures. …”
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Tim-3-expressing macrophages are functionally suppressed and expanded in oral squamous cell carcinoma due to virus-induced Gal-9 expression by Jianfeng Dong, Lijun Cheng, Minchao Zhao, Xiangfeng Pan, Zhiqiang Feng, Dawei Wang

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Na+/K+-ATPase is present in scrapie-associated fibrils, modulates PrP misfolding in vitro and links PrP function and dysfunction. by James F Graham, Dominic Kurian, Sonya Agarwal, Lorna Toovey, Lawrence Hunt, Louise Kirby, Teresa J T Pinheiro, Steven J Banner, Andrew C Gill

“…Consistent with previous results, the same protein inhibited fibrillisation kinetics of recombinant PrP. Since functional interactions between PrP(C) and Na(+)/K(+)-ATPase have previously been reported in astrocytes, our data highlight this molecule as a key link between PrP function, dysfunction and misfolding.…”
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A six-year longitudinal study examining chronicity and timing of maltreatment effects on risk-related functional connectivity change across adolescence by Morgan Lindenmuth, Ya-Yun Chen, Tae-Ho Lee, Natalie Melville, Brooks Casas, Jungmeen Kim-Spoon

“…Adolescents completed a lottery choice task during a functional magnetic resonance imaging scan (fMRI) and reported maltreatment experiences between ages 1 and 18. …”
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In situ deposition of MnO2 nanoparticles on cellulosic denim via KMnO4 reduction: Parametric optimization and functional assessment by Hamid Reza Jafari, Reza Mohammad Ali Malek, Majid Montazer

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Bone substitute made from a Brazilian oyster shell functions as a fast stimulator for bone-forming cells in an animal model. by Ricardo Coringa, Eduardo Martins de Sousa, Juliana Nunes Botelho, Rafael Soares Diniz, Joicy Cortez de Sá, Maria Carmen Fontoura Nogueira da Cruz, Marco Aurelio Beninni Paschoal, Letícia Machado Gonçalves

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Evaluation of Physiological Response and Yield Function to Bio-fertilizer and Potassium Consumption in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) Under Water Deficit Conditions. by Hossein Nastari Nasrabadi, Zahra Shirmohammadi Aliakbarkhani

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Pathways between childhood trauma, clinical symptoms, and functioning in new-onset psychosis: novel insights from a network analysis approach by Dimitrios Kiakos, Luis Alameda, Ines Lepreux, Caroline Conchon, Livia Alerci, Marianna Gorgellino, Nadir Mebdouhi, Teya Petrova, Philippe Golay, Lilith Abrahamyan Empson, Philippe Conus, Sandra Vieira

“…Symptom severity was assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), functioning was evaluated with an adapted version of the general subscale of the Premorbid Adjustment Scale (PAS), and the five most common CT experiences (sexual, physical and emotional abuse; physical and emotional neglect) was measured using a tailored questionnaire. …”
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The Functional Severity Assessment of Coronary Stenosis Using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Based Myocardial Mass at Risk and Minimal Lumen Diameter by Kenji Sadamatsu, Kazuhiro Nagaoka, Yasuaki Koga, Kotaro Kagiyama, Kohei Muramatsu, Kiyoshi Hironaga, Hideki Tashiro, Takafumi Ueno, Yoshihiro Fukumoto

“…We investigated whether or not the addition of myocardial mass at risk (MMAR) to quantitative coronary angiography was useful for diagnosing functionally significant coronary stenosis in the daily practice. …”
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The Efficacy of Inositol and N-Acetyl Cysteine Administration (Ovaric HP) in Improving the Ovarian Function in Infertile Women with PCOS with or without Insulin Resistance by Angela Sacchinelli, Roberta Venturella, Daniela Lico, Annalisa Di Cello, Antonella Lucia, Erika Rania, Roberto Cirillo, Fulvio Zullo

“…The association NAC + Inositol + folic, regardless of insulin-resistance state, seems to improve ovarian function in PCOS patients. Therefore, inositol and NAC may have additional noninsulin-related mechanisms of action that allow achieving benefits also in those patients with negative HOMA-index.…”
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Determinants of functional cure in interferon-treated chronic hepatitis B: a retrospective cohort analysis of HBsAg dynamics and clinical predictors by Daqiong Zhou, Jianru Jia, Feng Zhao, Jiangyu Liu, Zichen Zhang, Zhenhuan Cao, Zhenhuan Cao

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified lower baseline HBsAg levels, female, HBeAg negativity, lower γ-GT levels, and higher FT3 and FT4 levels as factors associated with higher functional cure rates. …”
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Comparison of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary functions of adult male cigarette smokers and non-smokers in Sri Lanka; A comparative analytical study. by Prasanna Herath, Savithri Wasundara Wimalasekera, Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara, Manoj Sanjeewa Fernando, Sue Turale

“…<h4>Background</h4>Cigarette smoking has long been associated with decreased lung function and increased respiratory symptoms globally. …”
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Identification and functional characterization of key biomarkers in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: emphasis on STYX as a prognostic marker and therapeutic target by Junaid Abid, Mahmood Basil A. Al-Rawi, Ahmad Mahmood, An Li, Tiemin Jiang

“…Functional assays demonstrated that STYX knockdown in U2932 cells led to reduced cell proliferation, colony formation, and enhanced wound healing, indicating STYX’s pivotal role in DLBC cell survival and migration. …”
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Effect of taking a dietary supplement containing Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus on clinical manifestations of functional dyspepsia and patients’ quality of life by I.G. Paliy, S.V. Zaika, O.O. Ksenchyn, I.V. Chernova

“…Background. Functional dyspepsia is a common disorder that is difficult to treat and has a significant negative impact on the quality of life of patients. …”
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Logistic function explains the growth dynamics of different types of shoots of four olive cultivars grown in a super high-density orchard by Leonardo Costanza, Diego Maria Pinto, Luigi Pinto, Gaetano Alessandro Vivaldi, Salvatore Camposeo

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