The Effects of Multicomponent Training on Clinical, Functional, and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review by Luca Poli, Alessandro Petrelli, Francesco Fischetti, Stefania Morsanuto, Livica Talaba, Stefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco

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The power spectrum and functional connectivity characteristics of resting-state EEG in patients with generalized anxiety disorder by Hangwei Wang, Shaoqi Mou, Xuedan Pei, Xiaomei Zhang, Shanhong Shen, Jianfeng Zhang, Xinhua Shen, Zhongxia Shen

“…Abstract Recent studies have suggested a relationship between abnormal neurophysiological functions and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). However, studies on its electrophysiological characteristics, such as its power spectrum and functional connectivity are relatively few and scattered than those on other mental disorders (e.g., depression, ADHD, etc.). …”
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Preserving cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease: The Alzheimer's disease neuroprotection research initiative (ADNRI) by Jie Liu, Heleen vanBeusekom, Xian‐Le Bu, Gong Chen, Paulo Henrique Rosado de Castro, Xiaochun Chen, Xiaowei Chen, Andrew N. Clarkson, Tracy D. Farr, Yuhong Fu, Jianping Jia, Jukka Jolkkonen, Woojin Scott Kim, Paula Korhonen, Shen Li, Yajie Liang, Guang‐Hui Liu, Guiyou Liu, Yu‐Hui Liu, Tarja Malm, Xiaobo Mao, Joaquim Miguel Oliveira, Mike M. Modo, Pedro Ramos‐Cabrer, Karsten Ruscher, Weihong Song, Jun Wang, Xuanyue Wang, Yun Wang, Haitao Wu, Lize Xiong, Yi Yang, Keqiang Ye, Jin‐Tai Yu, Xin‐Fu Zhou, Marietta Zille, Colin L. Masters, Piotr Walczak, Johannes Boltze, Xunming Ji, Yan‐Jiang Wang

“…The aim is to achieve mitigation of the full spectrum of pathological processes underlying AD, with the goal of halting or even reversing cognitive decline.…”
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Effect of enhanced external counterpulsation versus individual shear rate therapy on the peripheral artery functions by Yahui Zhang, Yujia Zhang, Chubin Zhong, Yaqin Wang, Wenbin Wei, Guifu Wu

“…Abstract In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) and individual shear rate therapy (ISRT) on peripheral artery function in patients with lower extremity atherosclerotic disease (LEAD). …”
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Evaluation of functional capacity and risk of depression in older patients with cancer as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment by Wiesław Fidecki, Katarzyna Przylepa, Marek Wytrzyszczewski, Mariusz Wysokiński

“…Any disease, especially a chronic one, often associated with pain, may contribute to the development of depression. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of functional capacity on the occurrence of depression among elderly cancer patients.MethodsThe work used the diagnostic survey method and survey technique research tool consisted of standardized questionnaires: the Nurses’ Observation Scale for Geriatric Patients (NOSGER), the Barthel scale, and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). …”
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Laboratory Biomarkers, Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity, and Intellectual Function in Children with Sickle Cell Disease by Nataly Apollonsky, Norma B. Lerner, Fengqing Zhang, Deepti Raybagkar, Jennifer Eng, Reem Tarazi

“…Objective. The aim of this preliminary study was to describe putative markers of cerebral vasculopathy and investigate relationships among these markers, demographic factors, and cognitive function in a young sample of neurologically normal children with SCD. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF LONG-TERM THERAPY WITH PERINDOPRIL ON THE HEART INOTROPIC FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC POSTINFARCTION ANEURISM by I. G. Fomina, N. A. Galanina, Z. O. Georgadze, N. E. Gaidamakina

“…Aim. To study the influence of long-term therapy with perindopril on the heart inotropic function in patients with chronic postinfarction aneurism. …”
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Protocols for Prone Positioning in Pediatric Patients with Hypoxemia: Impact on Oxygenation, Lung Function, and Clinical Safety by Jose Luis Estela-Zape, Valeria Sanclemente-Cardoza, Leidy Tatiana Ordoñez-Mora

“…Forty percent applied prone positioning for 12 to 20 h, improving pulmonary function. Combined with alveolar recruitment, prone positioning increased functional residual capacity and reduced atelectasis, with SpO₂ improvements from 13% to 38% and atelectasis reduction from 8% to 47%. …”
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The relationship between dementia staging scales, cognitive-behavioral scales and functionality in patients with cognitive impairment. by Fatma Ozge Kayhan Koçak, Emre Kumral

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The aim of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the relationship between dementia stage, cognitive and behavioral scales, and functional status in patients with cognitive impairment.…”
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Evaluation of left ventricular regional myocardial function by layer-specific strain in female patients with hypothyroidism by Xiao Ding, Xijun Zhang, Changhua Wei, Jianjun Yuan, Kaikai Shen, Yisa Wang, Haohui Zhu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the value of layer-specific strain in evaluating the differences in left ventricular 18-segment myocardial function between female hypothyroidism patients and healthy controls.MethodsThirty-two female hypothyroidism patients (hypothyroidism group, HG) with normal left ventricular global systolic function and 30 healthy female volunteers (control group, CG) underwent two-dimensional echocardiography. …”
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Impact of Biochar on Nitrogen-Cycling Functional Genes: A Comparative Study in Mollisol and Alkaline Soils by Junnan Ding, Shaopeng Yu

“…The results demonstrated that biochar significantly altered the microbial community structure by modulating the abundance of these functional genes. Specifically, biochar reduced <i>narG</i> and <i>nosZ</i> abundance in both soil types, indicating a potential reduction in N₂O emissions. …”
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Cognitive and adaptive functioning outcomes after cancer diagnosis in early childhood: A systematic review by Jessica Beamish, Josephine Drijver, Marita Partanen

“…To help guide clinical practice and future research, this review aimed to describe the cognitive and adaptive functioning outcomes of young children with cancer, as well as summarise the impact of risk factors. …”
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The relationship of sphingolipid mechanisms with oxidative stress and changes in mitochondria during functional unloading of postural muscles by V. A. Protopopov, A. V. Sekunov, A. V. Panov, I. G. Bryndina

“…The relationship of sphingolipid mechanisms with generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in muscles subjected to functional unloading has not been studied.The aim. To identify the relationship between changes in sphingomyelinase and ceramide abundance and ROS production in rat soleus muscle during functional unloading.Methods. …”
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Development of a novel sugar-free functional beverage containing pistachio green hull extract by Maedeh Tavakoli, Mohsen Barzegar, Mohammad Ali Sahari, Narges Hosseinmardi

“…This study aimed to develop a novel phenolic-rich functional beverage utilizing pistachio green hull extract (PGHE) and to evaluate its physicochemical and sensory properties. …”
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Impact of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta on gastrointestinal function with a matched cohort study by Shokei Matsumoto, Tomohiro Funabiki, Makoto Aoki, Masayuki Shimizu

“…Background Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) can temporarily control arterial hemorrhage in torso trauma; however, the abdominal visceral blood flow is also blocked by REBOA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of REBOA on gastrointestinal function.Methods A retrospective review identified all trauma patients admitted to our trauma center between 2008 and 2019. …”
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Valorization of mangrove leaves (Sonneratia alba) based on leaf age as a functional salt preparation by Noor Ira Sari, Santhy Wisuda Sidauruk, Dewita, Nova Tri Ananda, Tjipto Leksono

“…However, mangrove leaves are still not fully utilized, so it is necessary to valorize to increase the product's added value. This study aimed to characterize S. alba mangrove leaves as a functional salt preparation based on leaf age. …”
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Sexual Functions Are Impaired in Males and Females With Chronic Spontaneous and Inducible Urticaria: A Controlled Study by Pelin Kuteyla Can, Utku Can

“… Introduction: Sexual dysfunction (SexD) related to chronic dermatologic diseases in women and men were reported in literature, but there are few reports on effects of chronic urticaria (CU) on male and female sexual functions. Objectives: The aim was to investigate prevalence of SexD in women and erectile dysfunction (ED) caused by 2 different CU subtypes. …”
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Inhibiting CFTR through inh-172 in primary neutrophils reveals CFTR-specific functional defects by Ana Lúcia Da Silva Cunha, Marfa Blanter, Janne Renders, Mieke Gouwy, Natalie Lorent, Mieke Boon, Sofie Struyf, Marianne S. Carlon

“…The role of CFTR in neutrophils is not fully understood. In this study, we aimed to assess which antimicrobial functions are directly impaired by loss of CFTR function in neutrophils. …”
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The Influence of Allergic Biomarkers in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients Who Underwent Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery by Lin‐Hsin Tsuei, Rong‐San Jiang

“…Abstract Objective This study investigates the roles of allergy, serum IgE, serum eosinophils, and tissue eosinophils in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The study aims to evaluate these biomarkers in predicting disease severity and postoperative outcomes. …”
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MicroRNA functions in osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells: a scoping review by Pirawish Limlawan, Pirawish Limlawan, Anjalee Vacharaksa, Anjalee Vacharaksa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

“…This scoping review aimed to describe the differential microRNA (miRNA) functions in osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), and then analyze the potential of applying PDLSCs and miRNAs in bone regeneration. …”
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