Adaptation and validation of the Washington group/unicef child functioning module in a nationally representative sample of Canadian children and youth by Emma Nolan, Katherine Cost, Ryan Miller, Li Wang, Chen Yun-Ju, Jordan Edwards, Eric Duku, Stelios Georgiades, Peter Szatmari, Harriet MacMillian, Charlotte Waddell, Katholiki Georgiades

“…Abstract Background The Washington Group/UNICEF Child Functioning Module (WG/UNICEF CFM) was developed to identify children and youth with disabilities by assessing functional difficulties. …”
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Investigating the impact of the regularization parameter on EEG resting-state source reconstruction and functional connectivity using real and simulated data by F. Leone, A. Caporali, A. Pascarella, C. Perciballi, O. Maddaluno, A. Basti, P. Belardinelli, L. Marzetti, G. Di Lorenzo, V. Betti

“…The results were validated using real functional connectivity data. We show that the best estimate of functional connectivity is obtained using 10−2, while 10−1 has to be preferred when source localization only is at target.…”
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VISTA functions as a protective immune checkpoint in indirect acute respiratory distress syndrome by modulating systemic and compartmentalized inflammation by Baoji Hu, Baoji Hu, Baoji Hu, Chun-Shiang Chung, Chyna Gray, Yaping Chen, Jihong Jiang, Jihong Jiang, Jianrong Guo, Jianrong Guo, Alfred Ayala

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LorDist: a novel method for calculating the distance based on functional data analysis with application to longitudinal microbial data by Xinhe Qi, Menghan Zhang, Tongqing Wei, Jinran Lin, Xingming Zhao, Yin Yao, Yueqing Hu, Yan Zheng

“…Empirical data analysis demonstrated that LorDist excels in capturing differences across subjects with longitudinal microbiome data. …”
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The Joint Effect of Renal Function Status and Coagulation Biomarkers on In‐Hospital Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients With Intravenous Thrombolysis by Manli Lu, Junwen Xue, Yi Wang, Dongqin Chen, Yongjun Cao, Chongke Zhong, Xia Zhang

“…Adding eGFR and Fg or d‐dimer to the risk model improved the risk reclassification for in‐hospital pneumonia and functional outcomes at discharge. Conclusion Combining renal function status and coagulation biomarkers within 4.5 h after onset could better predict in‐hospital outcomes of AIS patients with IVT.…”
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Functional Analysis of <i>FoCrpA</i> in <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> Causing Rice Seedling Blight by Chun Wang, Liang Wang, Xuanjie Zhao, Lei Hou, Qingran Liu, Rui Ren, Anqi Lv, Xinyang Liu, Tianliang Xiong, Peng Guo, Xiaofeng Xu, Zhe Ni, Chunlai Liu, Junhua Zhang

“…The main function of Cu-ATPase is to maintain the homeostasis of copper in cells, which is essential for the normal growth and development of organisms. …”
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Joint impacts of air pollution and healthy lifestyles on kidney function decline: insights from a nationwide cohort study by Leying Zhao, Cong Zhao, Zhen Wang, Zhenjie Chen, Huijuan Zheng, Sinan Ai, Jiayin Tao, Danting Li, Weiwei Sun, Yaoxian Wang

“…These findings were robust across multiple sensitivity analyses. These findings emphasize the adverse impact of long-term air pollution exposure on kidney function and suggest that healthy lifestyle behaviors may offer significant protective benefits.…”
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In Silico Lung Deposition Profiles of Three Single-Inhaler Triple Therapies in Patients with COPD Using Functional Respiratory Imaging by Singh D, Roche N, Wu L, Sadafi H, De Backer J, Monshi Tousi N, Marshall J

“…This study evaluated the total deposition of 3 single-inhaler triple therapies in the large and small airways.Methods: This study assessed lung deposition of different inhalers using in silico functional respiratory imaging from 20 patients with COPD. …”
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Specifications and functional impact of a self-triggered grasp neuroprosthesis developed to restore prehension in hemiparetic post-stroke subjects by R. Le Guillou, J. Froger, M. Morin, M. Couderc, C. Cormier, C. Azevedo-Coste, D. Gasq

“…The responsiveness and functional impact of the GNP were assessed through a posteriori analysis of video recordings of these tasks across the two blinded evaluation multi-crossover N-of-1 randomized controlled trials. …”
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One-month atogepant treatment induces rapid changes in delta-band functional connectivity in migraine: an HD-EEG study by Matteo Conti, Silvio Bagetta, Federico Carparelli, Valerio Ferrari, Vittoria Carla D’Agostino, Fabio Placidi, Alessandro Stefani, Nicola Biagio Mercuri, Maria Albanese

“…EEG-based FC was analyzed in source space using the weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI) across δ, θ, α, β, low-γ, and high-γ bands. To identify changes related to treatment, we applied Network-Based Statistics (NBS), while Spearman correlation was used to explore the relationship between clinical improvements and functional changes. …”
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Association between brain structure and fine motor function: findings from the population-based Rhineland StudyResearch in context by Xingwang Yang, Weiyi Zeng, Santiago Estrada, Monique M.B. Breteler, N. Ahmad Aziz

“…We aimed to investigate whether decreased fine motor function is reflected in age- and sex-associated changes in brain structure across the adult lifespan in a large community dwelling cohort study. …”
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Exploring the function and pathogenicity of Goatpox virus N1L gene using recombinant vaccinia virus Tiantan strain by Jialiang Xin, Jialiang Xin, Yaqi Shi, Qian Du, Qian Du, Yanjuan Liao, Zhongyi Zhao, Jingshan Bi, Jiuqing Peng, Jiuqing Peng, Sheng Cheng, Chuanhuo Hu, Min Zheng

“…The N1L gene is a well-characterized virulence factor in the poxvirus family; however, its functional role in Goatpox virus (GTPV) remains poorly understood. …”
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Efficacy of 0.05% cyclosporine A on tear inflammatory cytokines and goblet cell function after corneal refractive surgery by Wenzhe Qian, Yue Wu, Xin Liu, Yuying Liu, Min Li, Ting Zhao, Na Chen, Bilian Ke

“…The present study was designed to assess the early effect of 0.05% cyclosporine A (CsA) eye drops on tear film stability, ocular surface inflammation and goblet cell function in patients following corneal refractive surgery. …”
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Community-level foliar stable carbon isotope is dominantly influenced by leaf functional traits in dry Inner Mongolia steppes by Xu Wang, Yingying Bai, Shan Jiang, Kuan Li, Zhiyong Li, Huamin Liu, Lixin Wang, Yang Wang, Lei Dong, Cunzhu Liang, Jinghui Zhang

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Cerebral hemodynamics and functional connectivity changes in stroke patients with dysphagia under acidic taste stimulation: a preliminary study by Jiliang Kang, Jiliang Kang, Junyue Lu, Mengbi Gu, Shuang Gong, Xiaohan Li, Xiaojuan Li, Lifeng Tang, Lifeng Tang, Yu Jin, Youliang Wen, Min Tang

“…Additionally, relative changes in HbO2 concentration throughout the experiment were extracted for functional connectivity analysis. The Pearson correlation coefficients of HbO2 concentrations across channels were analyzed in the time series, followed by Fisher Z-transformation, which was defined as the functional connectivity strength between channels.ResultsDuring acidic taste stimulation, significant activation of multiple cortical regions, including Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC), Supplementary Motor Cortex (PSMC), and Primary Somatosensory Cortex (PSC) was observed compared to the neutral water condition (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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A study on the function of methionine in growth, immunity, antioxidant, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by Hualiang Liang, Dongyu Huang, Mingchun Ren, Lu Zhang, Haifeng Mi, Ahmed Mohamed Aboseif, Chunyu Xue, Jiaze Gu

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Investigation of early-stage cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome on retinal structure and function evaluated by optical coherence tomography angiography by Yunyi Liang, Congbi Liang, Jianping Yang, Wanhua Li, Runyi Liang, Kun Li, Jingfeng Zhang, Peiqiong Lao, Junhua Zhu, Lin An, Zhaohao Liang, Chubin Ou

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Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and functional constipation in adults: a scoping review by Jingyuan Luo, Wing Lam Wendy To, Qianqian Xu, Jialing Zhang, Yanfang Ma, Sen Chow, Danny J. Yu, Chun-Su Yuan, Zhaoxiang Bian

“…Abstract Background Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and functional constipation (FC) are prevalent disorders with overlapping and fluctuating symptoms, which pose challenges for accurate diagnosis. …”
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The compensatory enrichment of sphingosine-1-phosphate on HDL in FSGS enhances the protective function of glomerular endothelial cells compared to MCD by Yunfeng Xiong, Qiuping Ye, Lifang Liu, Wanjun Lin, Yonggen Liao, Ruiyu Gao, Jiaming Xu, Xinyu Zhang, Ruoyan Chen, Sihui Chen, Qiaoling Chen, Lixin Wei

“…Incorporating S1P into HDL enhances glomerular endothelial cell function, suggesting that the S1P/S1PR pathway might offer a promising therapeutic avenue for FSGS.…”
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Personalizing cognitive processing therapy with a case formulation approach to intentionally target impairment in psychosocial functioning associated with PTSD by T.E. Galovski, L.B. McSweeney, R.D.V. Nixon, J.S. Wachen, B.N. Smith, S. Noorbaloochi, D. Vogt, B.L. Niles, S.M. Kehle-Forbes

“…Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition often accompanied by significant functional impairments affecting quality of life and well-being. …”
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