The effects of tobacco smoking on cognitive function and hematological parameters: a comparative cross-sectional study by Mahmood Abdalmonem Mohammed, Izzut Awad Ahmed, Hussam Mohammed Hassan, Muaath Ahmed Mohammed, Ibrahim Abdelrhim Ali

“…Background There is evidence that tobacco smoking negatively impacts mental and physical health. This study aimed to determine how tobacco smoking affects hemoglobin and cognitive functions of male smokers in Sudan.Methods This comparative - study involved 120 smokers and nonsmokers adult male participants. …”
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Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Depression in Older Adults: The Roles of Cognitive Function and Sleep Quality by Zheng Y, Zhang Y, Ye M, Qian Z, Zheng G

“…Yilin Zheng,1 Yu Zhang,2 Mingzhu Ye,2 Zhiwang Qian,2 Guohua Zheng2 1Shanghai Institute for Global City, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Nursing and Health Management, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Guohua Zheng, School of Nursing and Health Management, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-021-6588-3683, Email zhenggh@sumhs.edu.cnBackground: Socioeconomic status (SES) is an important social factor associated with a wide range of health outcomes, but this relationship could be influenced by individual’s intrinsic factors. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between SES and depressive symptoms, the mediating role of cognitive function, and the moderating role of sleep quality in community-dwelling older adults.Methods: A total of 1000 community-dwelling older adults were recruited for the cross-sectional study. …”
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Effects of dual task on functional mobility in individuals with Down syndrome: a case–control study by Regiane Luz Carvalho, Vanessa Fonseca Vilas Boas, Laura Ferreira de Rezende Franco

“…For individuals with DS, performing simultaneous tasks may exacerbate difficulties in functional mobility. Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of traditional and mobile phone-related dual tasks on the functional mobility of individuals with DS. …”
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Assessing the clinical outcomes of a novel EDOF intraocular lens: a functional classification approach by József F. Győry, Gábor Németh, Norbert Pesztenlehrer

“…Abstract Background Functional assessment can help identify the true extended depth of focus intraocular lenses (EDOF IOLs) on the market. …”
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The biological function and prognostic significance of ferroptosis-related genes in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Huizhen Ye, Xiwen Wu, Gehao Liang

“…However, the specific roles of ferroptosis-related genes in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) remain largely unexplored. This study aims to elucidate the biological functions and potential therapeutic implications of ferroptosis-related genes in ccRCC.MethodsA model integrating the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and the GEO dataset was established based on ferroptosis-related genes and clinical data. …”
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Early functional and microcirculatory changes in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and no apparent diabetic retinopathy by A. N. Stulova, N. S. Semenova, A. V. Zheleznyakova, V. S. Akopyan, Dmitry V. Lipatov, M. V. Shestakova

“…Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) can help to reveal early biomarkers of DR to improve current diagnostic approach.AIMS: To evaluate early visual functions deficiency and OCT-A changes in patients with type 1 DM (T1DM) without clinical signs of DR.MATERIALS AND METHODS. 74 eyes of 40 T1DM patients with no apparent DR and 49 eyes of 28 healthy volunteers were included in the study. …”
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Postural habits and postural awareness in spinal pain, spinal function, and quality of life in resident physicians by Elzem Bolkan Günaydın

“…Aims: Evaluation of postural habits and awareness scale (PHAS), Spinal Functional Index (SFI), and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) scores, and spinal pain presence (location, intensity, and duration) in resident physicians. …”
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Clinical and Functional Features of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with Concomitant Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Kyyak H.

“…Diabetes mellitus in patients within first 30 days after myocardial infarction and within next 1–5 years is associated with a higher hospital and general mortality. Aim. To find out the clinical and functional peculiarities of the acute coronary syndrome and concomitant type 2 diabetes mellitus. …”
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Development of Low-Caffeine Kombucha Using Lotus Root Tea and an Evaluation of Its Functional Properties by Jin Seon Baek, Younhee Nam, Sunghee Kim, Hee Song Kim, Eun Jin Lee, Mee-Ryung Lee, Soo Rin Kim

“…Therefore, this study aimed to develop a low-caffeine kombucha using lotus root tea as an alternative to black or green tea. …”
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Decoding glioblastoma survival: unraveling the prognostic potential of olfactory function in a prospective observational study by Christoph Oster, Aylin Matyar, Teresa Schmidt, Thomas Hummel, Elke Hattingen, Martha Jokisch, Daniel Jokisch, Jana Grieger, Giorgio Cappello, Kathrin Kizina, Lazaros Lazaridis, Yahya Ahmadipour, Laurèl Rauschenbach, Martin Stuschke, Christoph Pöttgen, Nika Guberina, Tobias Tertel, Bernd Giebel, Gian Luca Dreizner, Francesco Barbato, Eva-Maria Skoda, Björn Scheffler, Michael Müther, Ken Herrmann, Christoph Kleinschnitz, Ulrich Sure, Cornelius Deuschl, Martin Glas, Sied Kebir

“…However, prior studies were limited by imbalances in key prognostic factors and the absence of longitudinal olfactory assessments to evaluate treatment-related neurotoxicity. The aim of the study is to determine whether olfactory function serves as an independent prognostic marker for survival, neurocognitive outcomes, and quality of life in glioblastoma. …”
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Randomised controlled feasibility trial of online group acceptance and commitment therapy for functional cognitive disorder by Norman Poole, Sarah Cope, Serena Vanzan, Aimee Duffus, Tatiana Williams, Nadia Mantovani, Jared G. Smith, Barbara Barrett, Martin Scicluna, Sarah Beardmore, Mark J. Edwards, Robert Howard

“… Background Functional cognitive disorder is an increasingly recognised subtype of functional neurological disorder for which treatment options are currently limited. …”
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Efficiency of structural brain networks mediates age-associated differences in executive functioning in older adults by Geraldine Rodríguez-Nieto, Geraldine Rodríguez-Nieto, Caroline Seer, Caroline Seer, Hamed Zivari Adab, Hamed Zivari Adab, Antonio Jimenez-Marin, Sima Chalavi, Sima Chalavi, Amirhossein Rasooli, Amirhossein Rasooli, Jesús M. Cortés, Jesús M. Cortés, Jesús M. Cortés, Stefan Sunaert, Stephan P. Swinnen, Stephan P. Swinnen

“…IntroductionOlder age is associated with alterations in executive functioning (EF). Age-related alterations in the integrity of structural brain networks may contribute to EF decline, with potential consequences for independent living. …”
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S-ketamine facilitates motor function recovery after brachial plexus root avulsion and reimplantation in mice by Ronghua Huang, Ronghua Huang, Bingbiao Lin, Lingtai Yu, Lingtai Yu, Qichen Luo, Hongyan Tian, Chenrui Li, Naili Wei, Shaohui Zhuang, Jian Chen, Yalan Li, Yalan Li

“…S-ketamine, a clinical anesthetic and antidepressant drug, is an NMDA receptor antagonist that may be effective against glutamate excitotoxicity after nerve injury. Therefore, we aimed to elucidate the potential effectiveness of S-ketamine on motor function recovery after BPRA in mice.MethodsA mouse model of BPRA and reimplantation was established, and mice were randomly assigned to either the S-ketamine group or the control group, receiving a low, subanesthetic dose of S-ketamine or normal saline, respectively. …”
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The impact of heterotopic ovarian tissue transplantation with varied volumes on reproductive endocrine function in oophorectomized rats by Nana Tian, Chunhui Liu, Zhihui Cai, Junrong Shi, Pin Li, Shasha Bai, Xiaoxin Du, Gaoyuan Liu, Min Geng, Peishan Weng

“…Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of different volumes of ovarian tissue transplantation on the reproductive endocrine function of rats after oophorectomy.Methods Female rats were selected to establish a castration model and then underwent different volumes of ovarian tissue transplantation. …”
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Evaluation of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children aged 4-10 years with autism spectrum disorder by Özlem Gülpınar Aydın, Hüseyin Burak Baykara, Kardelen Akın, Sinem Kahveci, Gül Şeker, Yunus Güler, Yeşim Öztürk

“…Using the Rome criteria, we aimed to investigate FGIDs in children with ASD. …”
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Preoperative muscle function assessments in nursing as predictors of postoperative outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer and malnutrition by Tingting Xie, Jiang Li, Xiaofen Wu, Xiangxiang Yang, Minmin Wang, Qiantong Dong, Xiaolei Chen, Weizhe Chen, Xiuyun Zheng

“…However, current traditional tools for diagnosing malnutrition do not assess muscle function. This study aims to explore whether the evaluation of muscle function has predictive value for the prognosis of CRC patients with malnutrition.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical parameters of patients with CRC and malnutrition based on the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria who underwent radical surgery at our center from 2015 to 2021. …”
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Executive function and neural oscillations in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review by Ziyao Su, Ziyao Su, Yingtan Wang, Yingtan Wang, Bin Wang, Bin Wang, Chuanliang Han, Haoran Zhang, Haoran Zhang, Yanyan Gu, Yanyan Gu, Yu Chen, Yu Chen, Xixi Zhao, Xixi Zhao, Yuwei Shi

“…Nonetheless, the diagnosis of adult ADHD remains challenging due to the absence of specific symptoms and biological markers. The aims of this systematic review were as follows: (1) To discern whether there were any differences in resting-state electroencephalogram (EEG) and event related potential (ERP) between adult ADHD and healthy controls (HCs). (2) To ascertain whether ERP specific manifestations associated with executive function (EF) deficiencies. (3) To conduct an exploration into the mechanisms of specific electrophysiologic alterations. …”
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Factors influencing elbow function after internal fixation of complex distal humeral fractures in adults by Jia-Yan Wu, Zheng-Feng Jia, Wei-Lu Gao, Fan-Qi Hu, Yang Gao, Ding-Fei Qian, Zhi-Hao Ma, Pei-Hong Hou, Wen-Hao Hu, Xue-Song Zhang

“…Abstract Background The study aimed to analyze the clinical factors influencing the surgical outcomes of distal humeral fractures in adults, providing a reference for improving prognosis. …”
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Stream water quality variation as a function of physical environmental conditions in an agriculturally dominated catchment by Zsigmond Tibor, Farkas Csilla, Bódi Andor, Bakacsi Zsófia, Tóth Eszter, Dencső Márton, Horel Ágota

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Treatment with trypLE before freezing improves thawing integrity and functionality of sheep ovarian tissue by Alicia Marco, Marta Gargallo, Jesús Ciriza, María Royo-Cañas, Alejandro Ibáñez-Deler, Ana Rosa Remacha, María Fons-Contreras, Clara Malo

“…Conclusion our findings suggest that trypLE pretreatment could provide a beneficial approach for maintaining the functions and viability of cryopreserved ovaries after thawing. …”
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