Enhancing Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) with Materials Based on COSAN-Functionalized Nanoparticles by Albert Ferrer-Ugalde, Amanda Muñoz-Juan, Anna Laromaine, Paula Curotto, Susana Nievas, María Alejandra Dagrosa, Marcos Couto, Rosario Núñez

“…A significant challenge in BNCT lies in the development of efficient boron delivery systems that ensure adequate boron accumulation within tumor cells. This study aims to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate COSAN-functionalized nanoparticles (<b>NP@I-COSAN</b>) as a potential boron carrier for BNCT. …”
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Neurocognitive functioning in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1- a nationwide population-based study by Karoline Doser, Jens Richardt Møllegaard Jepsen, Line Kenborg, Kamilla Woznica Miskowiak, Vanna Albieri, Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton, Anja Krøyer, Hanne Hove, John R. Østergaard, Christoffer Johansen, Sven Asger Sørensen, John Mulvihill, Jeanette Falck Winther, Pernille Envold Bidstrup

“…Abstract Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition characterized by various somatic manifestations and cognitive impairments, but the latter are sparsely described in adults. This study aimed at characterizing potential impairments of neurocognitive functions using neuropsychological tests as well as a self-report questionnaire. …”
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Functional analysis of NtPDX2 in Nicotiana tabacum L. associated with stem development by Li Xu, Yuxin Cui, Jiaxin Xing, Qili Mi, Zhixing Wang, Xujing Wang, Wanli Zeng, Haiying Xiang, Jiarui Jiang, Lele Deng, Kunmiao Wang, Jiangtao Yang, Qian Gao

“…To date, although the molecular functions of genes involved in vitamin B6 biosynthesis, including Pdx1, Pdx2, Pdx3, and Sos4, have been reported in various plants, no studies have yet explored the functions of NtPDX1 and NtPDX2 in tobacco. …”
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Functional Connectivity Metrics in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Machine Learning Perspective With MEG by M. V. Suhas, N. Mariyappa, A. Karunakar Kotegar, M. Ravindranadh Chowdary, K. Raghavendra, Ajay Asranna, L. G. Viswanathan, H. Anitha, Sanjib Sinha

“…Magnetoencephalography (MEG) offers a non-invasive method for evaluating brain function, providing detailed insights into TLE. In this study, we aim to evaluate the potential of functional connectivity metrics derived from MEG data at the source level for distinguishing TLE patients from healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Inhospital changes of left ventricular diastolic function in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery by A. R. Mingalimova, O. M. Drapkina, N. M. Bikbova, M. A. Sagirov, M. Kh. Mazanov, A. V. Timerbaev, I. A. Argir

“…Aim. To evaluate changes of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease before coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and in the early postoperative period (7-10 days), as well as to assess the relation- ship between diastolic LV dysfunction and postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF).Material and methods. …”
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The specifics of adhesion function of endothelium in various clinical variants of primary mitral valve prolapse by A. V. Yagoda, N. N. Gladkikh, L. N. Gladkikh

“…Aim. To assess the condition of adhesion function of endothelium in various clinical variants of primary mitral valve prolapse (MVP). …”
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The Use of Diagnostic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Predictor of the Functional Outcome in Ischemic Stroke by I. V. Pogonchenkova, S. S. Petrikov, E. V. Kostenko, A. G. Kashezhev, L. V. Petrova, M. V. Sinkin

“…Navigational transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) has been proposed as a method for PR determination in after-stroke patients.THE AIM. was to study the importance of navigational diagnostic transcranial magnetic stimulation as a neurofunctional predictor of motor function recovery after ischemic stroke.MATERIAL AND METHODS. …”
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Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Tendon Autograft by Varrdhaman H Dhariwal, Ashokan Chandran, Aravinth Thamizholi, Ajith Kumar, Mohan K Kannaiyan

“…Aims and background: To analyze the functional outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction arthroscopically using a quadriceps tendon (QT) graft, the assessment is conducted based on standardized scoring systems. …”
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Clinical and functional features and quality of life in depressive disorders in patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy by O. V. Kamenskaya, A. S. Klinkova, I. Yu. Loginova, S. S. Porotnikova, I. I. Volkova, V. N. Lomivorotov, A. M. Chernyavskiy

“…Aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of clinical and functional parameters and quality of life (QoL) in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), depending on the presence of a depressive disorder in long-term postoperative period.Material and methods. …”
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Impact of General Anesthesia and Antioxidants on Cognitive, Static and Locomotor Functions During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by V. V. Moroz, V. T. Dolgikh, S. A. Karpitskaya

“…Aim of the study: to reduce cognitive impairment during laparoscopic cholecystectomy by perioperative administration of drugs with antihypoxic and antioxidant effects under the control of stabilography.   …”
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Distal electrical stimulation enhances neuromuscular reinnervation and satellite cell differentiation for functional recovery by Chun-Wei Lin, Szu-Han Chen, Siao Muk Cheng, Tzu-Chun Chung, Wentai Liu, Daw-Yang Hwang, Song Li, Sheng-Che Lin, Yuan-Yu Hsueh

“…Methods Using a sciatic nerve critical gap model in Sprague-Dawley rats (8-week-old, random sex), we applied distal E-stim and assessed neuromuscular and functional recovery through histological, biochemical, and functional evaluations over six weeks. …”
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Association of smoking with indicators of the structure and function of left ventricle of the heart in middle-aged men by O. Yu. Isaykina, V. B. Rozanov, A. A. Aleksandrov, M. B. Kotova, M. A. Isaykina, O. M. Drapkina

“…Aim. Evaluation of the association of smoking (status, intensity and duration) with indicators of the structure and function of the left ventricle of the heart in a sample of middle-aged men.Material and methods. …”
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The Association of Glycemic Gap with Cognitive Function After Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack by Min Y, Xu Q, Wang Y, Li Z

“…Yan Min,1 Qin Xu,1,2 Yongjun Wang,1– 3 Zixiao Li1,2,4 1Department of Neurology, Beijing TianTan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Center of Stroke, Beijing Institute for Brain Disorders, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yongjun Wang, Beijing TianTan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 010 59978351, Email yongjunwang@ncrcnd.org.cn Zixiao Li, Beijing TianTan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 010 59978351, Email lizixiao2008@hotmail.comBackground: Glycemic gap (GG), as a measure of an acute derangement in glucose level in response to an active disease state, has been found to be associated with adverse outcomes in many diseases. This study aimed to determine the relationship of GG with cognitive function after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).Methods: Patients included were enrolled from a subgroup of China National Stroke Registry-III (CNSR-III). …”
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Genome-wide analysis of long non-coding RNA expression and function in colorectal cancer by Fangyuan Jing, Huicheng Jin, Yingying Mao, Yingjun Li, Ye Ding, Chunhong Fan, Kun Chen

“…Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are widely transcribed in the genome, but their expression profile and roles in colorectal cancer are not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the long non-coding RNA expression profile in colorectal cancer and look for potential diagnostic biomarkers of colorectal cancer. …”
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Functional-structural co-dependent brain mapping of metamemory in amnestic mild cognitive impairment by Juan-Juan Lu, Jie Ma, Mou-Xiong Zheng, Jia-Jia Wu, Yun-Ting Xiang, Jing Jin, Qi-Hao Guo, Xu-Yun Hua, Jian-Guang Xu

“…The present study was aimed to explore metamemory alterations and structural and functional remodeling characteristics underlying metamemory, as well as key brain regions that potentially moderated its intrinsic associations with age, education, and first-order cognition in aMCI. …”
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Development of an Exercise Rehabilitation Functional Group for Individualized Exercise After Lumbar Spine Surgery by Seong Son, Han Byeol Park, Chan Jong Yoo, Moon-Hee Kim, Byung Rhae Yoo, Jae Ang Sim

“…However, a widely accepted, standardized framework for measuring individual exercise capabilities after lumbar spine surgery (LSS) is lacking. This study aimed to develop a novel Exercise Rehabilitation Functional Group (ERFG) classification system to enable systematic, individualized rehabilitation after LSS. …”
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Childhood respiratory risk profiles associate with lung function and COPD among the old population by Chenyuan Qin, Jian Gao, Xingang Sang, Min Liu, Jue Liu

“…Background Childhood, often characterized by multiple concurrent risk factors, holds significant influence over long-term respiratory outcomes, with the intricate interplay among these factors representing an intriguing but underexplored avenue for research. We aimed to determine if respiratory risk factors during childhood affect lung function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in old age.Methods Participants were drawn from the Health and Retirement Study cohort. …”
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Effects of severe scoliosis on cardiac structure and function in resting patients: a retrospective study by Jie Xiao, Tao Li, Yingsong Wang, Zhi Zhao, Jingming Xie, Jin Zhou

“…Abstract Background Severe scoliosis may impair cardiac structure and function. This study aims to evaluate the cardiac structural and functional changes in patients with severe thoracic scoliosis at rest, using echocardiography to inform perioperative strategies. …”
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Preoperative Comparison of Shoulder Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Tear Patients by Jin-seong Kim, Ui-jae Hwang, Il-kyu Ahn, Oh-yun Kwon

“…Identifying preoperative differences in muscle strength and function can aid in treatment decisions. Objects: This study aimed to compare the preoperative shoulder muscle strength and functional outcomes between patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and those receiving conservative treatment. …”

Association of impaired pulmonary function and objectively measured physical activity in a population study by Maria Lopmeri, Tiina Mattila, Kari Tokola, Tommi Vasankari, Tuija Jääskeläinen, Jouni Lahti, Tuula Vasankari

“…Many previous studies on the association between pulmonary function and PA assessed PA by questionnaires. We aimed to study the cross-sectional association between pulmonary function and objectively measured PA and sedentary behavior (SB) in population-based data. …”
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