Unveiling the protein profile and techno-functional potential of edible cricket protein concentrates: A comparative study of different body parts by Alejandro Brena-Melendez, Johanan del Pino Espinosa Ramírez, Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita, Mayra Deyanira Ramírez Aguirre, Andrea Liceaga, Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza

“…This study evaluated the protein characteristics and techno-functional properties of protein concentrates from cricket legs and antennae (LPC), head and torso (HPC), and whole body (WPC). …”
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Comparison of anterior and posterior approaches for functional improvement in cervical myelopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 33,025 patients by Abdulsalam Aleid, MD, Saud Aldanyowi, MD, Hasan Alaidarous, MD, Zainab Aleid, MD, Abdulaziz Alharthi, MD, Abbas Al Mutair, MD

“…Methods: Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic search across the databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies comparing anterior and posterior surgical approaches for cervical myelopathy. …”
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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

“…Results: There were no baseline differences across all parameters between the two groups. There was a statistically significant change in all pulmonary function variables including FVC (P < 0.001), FEV1 (P < 0.001), FEV1/FVC ratio (P < 0.05), forced expiratory flow 25%–75% (P < 0.001), peak expiratory flow rate (P < 0.001), and breath-holding time (P < 0.001) both within the SG and when compared to the CG. …”
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Evaluating T-cell cross-reactivity between tumors and immune-related adverse events with TCR sequencing: pitfalls in interpretations of functional relevance by Jiajia Zhang, Franco Verde, Tricia Cottrell, Hans Hammers, Kellie N Smith, Janis Taube, Boyang Zhang, Genevieve J Kaunitz, Poromendro Burman, Hok-Yee Chan, Jody E Hooper, Mohamad E Allaf, Hongkai Ji

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Functional Involvement of Melatonin and Its Receptors in Reproductive Regulation of the Marine Teleost, Large Yellow Croaker (<i>Larimichthys crocea</i>) by Xudong Liang, Jixiu Wang, Baoyi Huang, Haojie Yuan, Yucheng Ren, Chenqian Wu, Tianming Wang, Jingwen Yang

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Efficacy of deep brain stimulation in locomotor function recovery post-spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Parisa Javadnia, Amir Reza Bahadori, Sara Ahmadi, Iman Amanizadeh, Mohammad Amin Fathollahi, Afshan Davari, Abbas Tafakhori, Alireza Soltani Khaboushan, Sajad Shafiee, Sara Ranji

“…Data were thoroughly examined across several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, with a cutoff date of 15 December 2024. …”
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Acute cardiorespiratory physiological responses to functional electrically stimulated cycling in individuals with subacute phase traumatic cervical spinal cord injury by Zhenzhen Gao, Yajun Mao, Shiyan Wang, Zhiwen Zhu

“…Abstract This study aims to assess the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gas metabolic responses elicited during functional electrical stimulation (FES)-cycling exercise in individuals with subacute traumatic motor-complete cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI) classified as ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) grades A and B. …”
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Application of the <italic>International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Rehabilitation Set</italic> for Evaluation of Rehabilitation Outcomes of Patients with... by JIANG Tanyao, XU Xiu, YAN Tiebin, LI Tao, YU Na, CHEN Xiangyang, ZHANG Xinting, ZHANG Zhongping

“…The Kappa coefficients of the artificial intelligence model prediction and the evaluators' assessments across the three dimensions of body function, activity function, and participation function, as well as overall function were all greater than 0.9. …”
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Practical guidance to handle missing values in the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25): a simulation study by Sakae Tanaka, Keiko Yamada, Toru Ogata, Hirotaka Chikuda, Kozo Nakamura, Takuya Kawahara, Ryohei Terashima, Ikumi Takashima, Hiromasa Miura, Takashi Ohe

“…Objectives Despite the possible large number of missing values on the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25), how we should treat them is unknown. …”
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A Virtual Reality Force Control Training System on Brain Activation: Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study by Luigi Gan, Chien-Ju Lin, Hsiao-Feng Chieh, Kai-Nan An, Fong-Chin Su

“…The force control component also led to more widespread activity across all ROIs. ConclusionsThe novel input system in this study can be used for improving or restoring hand function. …”
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The influence of circulating cholesterol and its components in middle-aged adults on cognitive function at mid- and later-life; a systematic review by O. C. Joyce, C. McHugh, D. Mockler, F. Wilson, Á. M. Kelly

“…These conflicting reports highlight the need to continue to investigate the importance of cholesterol metrics at midlife on cognitive function throughout the lifespan. Meanwhile, efforts to manage the all of cognitive decline in mid- and later-life across the population should continue to focus on other modifiable variables.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42021238293.…”
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Impacts of Spartina alterniflora invasion on C-cycling functional genes and microbial communities in salt marsh wetlands during cold season by Xiaoling Zhang, Bin Ma, Qian Zhang, Qingjun Wang, Xiaodong Yang, Junxiang Fei, Shihong Zhang, Fan Zhang, Yuan Zhang, Shixiao Xu

“…Additionally, the differential genes-expressing microbial communities exhibited notable differences across groups. At the class level, both generalist taxa (e.g., Gammaproteobacteria, Deltaproteobacteria) and specialist taxa (e.g., Nitrospiria, Flavobacteriia) collectively influenced the abundance of C-cycling functional genes. …”
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Performance of the novel ANTWERP score in predicting heart function improvement after atrial fibrillation ablation in Asian patients with heart failure by Lo‐Chieh Ling, Ting‐Yung Chang, Yenn‐Jiang Lin, Chin‐Yu Lin, Shih‐Lin Chang, Li‐Wei Lo, Yu‐Feng Hu, Fa‐Po Chung, Shih‐Ann Chen

“…The purpose of the study is to examine how well a new scoring system (the ANTWERP score) can predict heart function improvement after atrial fibrillation ablation in Asian patients with heart failure. …”
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Comparison of oscillometry with lung function parameters between patients with stable bronchial asthma with airflow obstruction and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Sajal De, Aakansha Ashok Sarda

“…This study aimed to compare oscillometry parameters and bronchodilator responsiveness with other lung function parameters between stable bronchial asthma patients with airflow obstruction and COPD patients with a similar severity of airflow obstruction. …”
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Fatty Acid Metabolism via CPT1A Supports Poll Gland Function and Rutting Activities in Male Bactrian Camels by Qi Ma, Bohao Zhang, Bin Zhou, Quanwei Zhang, Yuan Gao

“…The results suggested that CPT1A-mediated fatty acid oxidation sustains poll gland function and reproductive behaviors in male Bactrian camels. …”
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Reduced frontotemporal connectivity during a verbal fluency task in patients with anxiety, sleep, and major depressive disorders by Fanxi Ding, Yiyang Ying, Yuqing Jin, Xuanru Guo, Xuanru Guo, You Xu, Zhenghe Yu, Haiteng Jiang, Haiteng Jiang, Haiteng Jiang

“…Furthermore, clarifying the mechanisms underlying variations in executive function impairments across multiple psychiatric disorders will enhance our comprehension of brain activity alternations among these disorders. …”
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Comparative Metabolomic Analysis of Three Medicinal <i>Paphiopedilum</i> Species Reveals Divergence in Antioxidant Capacity and Functional Compound Profiles by Jinhan Sang, Yishan Yang, Kanghua Xian, Jiang Su, Jianmin Tang, Chuanming Fu, Fengluan Tang, Xiao Wei

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Characterizing the influence of varying functional traits from remotely sensed data on forest productivity acquired from selected NEON sites by Paige T. Williams, Valerie A. Thomas, Randolph H. Wynne, Karl F. Huemmrich, David J. Harding, K. Jon Ranson, Petya K. Campbell, Elizabeth M. Middleton

“…This study aimed to assess how well GPP can be predicted by remotely quantified functional traits across varying forested ecosystems. …”
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Trimester-specific thyroid function markers and gestational diabetes risk: evidence from a tertile-based cohort of euthyroid pregnancies by Erkan Sağlam, Serenat Eris Yalçın, Mustafa Raşit Özler, Bekır Siddik Yılmaz, Nuray Nerez

“…These findings suggest that even subtle thyroid hormone variations within normal limits may influence glucose metabolism and support the utility of early thyroid function evaluation for predicting gestational metabolic risk.…”
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Comparison of cardiac magnetic resonance and speckle tracking echocardiography in cardiac evaluation of children with acute myocarditis with preserved left ventricular function by Fatos Alkan, Onur Bircan, Fatma Can, Yuksel Pabuscu, Senol Coskun

“…Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and efficacy of speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) compared to cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in assessing left ventricular function and segmental involvement in patients with acute myocarditis and preserved left ventricular systolic function. …”
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