Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study by Sayali Khedekar, Apurv P Shimpi, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

“…The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of art as a creative therapeutic procedure for enhancement of hand functions, self-perception, and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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The thymidine kinase-1 as a potential tumor marker: structure, function, activity in normal and malignant tissues by N. S. Sergeeva, N. K. Parilova, N. V. Marshutina, I. S. Meysner

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Tranexamic acid: A strategy to decrease postoperative drainage in elbow arthrolysis while preserving joint function by Bao Zhao, Jinlei Dong, Guoming Zhang, Lianxin Li, Dongsheng Zhou, Shun Lu, Fanxiao Liu

“…Background The study aims to evaluate the influence of tranexamic acid (TXA) on clinical outcomes in patients with elbow stiffness undergoing elbow arthrolysis. …”
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A Rare Case of High Physical Endurance in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients with Poor Cardiac Functions by Nathasha Brigitta Selene, Ayudra Fitrananda, Natasha Yemima Situmorang, Kamilia Rifani Ufairah, Stephen Diah Iskandar, Pustika Amalia Wahidiyat

“…The patient gained cardiac function improvement and metabolic stabilization, leading to completing a 5 k marathon without complication. …”
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DYNAMICS OF STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF MYOCARDIUM DUE TO COMBINATION THERAPY WITH AMLODIPINE AND BISOPROLOL IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by I. L. Zapesochnaya, A. G. Avtandilov

“…Aim. To evaluate the effect of 6-month therapy with combination of amlodipine and bisoprolol on the structural and functional status of the myocardium in hypertensive patients who work in the Far North.Material and methods. 140 hypertensive patients who live in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District - Yugra were divided into two groups depending on arrangement of working time. …”
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Ensuring Effective Functioning of Gas-Discharge Counters, Used in the Military Dose Rate Meters, in the Arctic Zone by A. V. Vasiliev, Yu. A. Glukhov, I. Y. Kulagin, K. S. Abaeva

“…The modern system of metrological support of military dosimetry equipment does not provide the necessary reliability of the verification and calibration procedure under low temperatures in the Arctic zone. The aim of this work is to ensure the effective functioning of gas-discharge counters, used in the military dose rate meters, in the Arctic Zone. …”
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PK2/PKR1 Signaling Regulates Bladder Function and Sensation in Rats with Cyclophosphamide-Induced Cystitis by Biao Chen, Huiping Zhang, Lili Liu, Jiaojiao Wang, Zhangqun Ye

“…Combining a nonselective antagonist of prokineticin receptors (PKRA), we further evaluated the regulatory role of PK2 in modulating bladder function and visceral pain sensation via conscious cystometry and pain behavioral scoring. …”
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Growth, feed utilization, and body functional composition of snakehead (Channa striatus) fed natural food diets by Bustari Hasan, Indra Suharman, Dian Iriani, Christopher Marlowe A. Caipang

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of a 90-day feeding trial of natural food supplements on growth, feed utilization, and body composition in snakehead (Channa striatus). …”
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Effect of external sensory integration on motor functional disorder in children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) by Chhavi Kumar Sharma, Shahiduz Zafar

“…Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, often associated with motor impairments affecting balance, coordination, and overall motor function. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy alone versus conventional physiotherapy combined with sensory integration therapy in improving motor function in children with ADHD in India. …”
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Sustainable microgreen production through automated cultivation systems: nutritional and functional profiling via multivariate analysis by Figen Taşcı Durgut, Funda Eryılmaz Açıkgöz, Fatma Funda Özdüven, Seydi Yıkmış

“…This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a fully automated microsprout production cabinet system developed with a sustainable food processing perspective and to compare the nutritional and functional properties of microsprouts produced in different growing environments. …”
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THE RECONSTRUCTION OF FUNCTIONS USING DIDACTIC TRANSPOSITION: A FOCUS ON THE TEXTBOOKS FOLLOWING THE MALAYSIAN AND INDONESIAN MATHEMATICS CURRICULA by Nadya Syifa Utami, Sufyani Prabawanto, Phoong Seuk Yen, Arrold Rynix Anak Rambee

“… Purpose – This study is aimed at exploring how the topic of functions was organised into knowledge to be delivered in textbooks based on the Malaysian and Indonesian mathematics curriculum, and how the topic reconstruction in both countries differed. …”
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Development of preschooler`s manual praxis with special educational needs during physical activity (power hand functions) by Moga Mykola

“…On its basis, it is necessary to build a wide arsenal of special exercises, and movement actions aimed at the formation of manual praxis, which includes three main categories of wrist functions: strength, coordination and speed. …”
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Reliability of Functional Balance Tests and Their Correlation With Selected Anthropometric Parameters in Children Aged 7-10 Years by Mahboobeh Dehnavi, Heidar Sadeghi, Mehdi Taghva

“…Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability of functional balance tests and their correlation with selected anthropometric parameters in children aged 7-10 years. …”
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Poetic Rewriting: Functions of Transtextual Relations in the Poetics of Ahmet Hâşim and Orhan Veli on the Axis of “Karanfil” Poems by Gizem Kunduracı

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Endothelial functional activity and circadian blood pressure dynamics in hypertensive patients treated with angiotensin receptor antagonists by N. G. Poteshkina, G. B. Selivanova, T. Zh. Zhalsaraev

“…Aim. To assess the associations between endothelial functional activity and circadian blood pressure profile (CBPP) in hypertensive patients (Stage I-II arterial hypertension, uncontrolled in ambulatory settings) who were administered candesartan and losartan. …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture on cognitive function in poststroke depression: study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Ling Chen, Yi Chen, Lihua Wu, Wen Fu, Luanmian Wu, Wenbin Fu

“…Clinical research has shown that acupuncture has a positive effect on PSD. This trial aims to study the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for PSD and to explore its effect on cognitive function. …”
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Production of protein isolate and its enzymatic hydrolysates from local pumpkin seeds and studying their functional properties by Israa O. al-karaquly, Aswan H. Bayar

“… Background: Pumpkin seeds are a valuable source of high-quality protein and can be utilized as functional food ingredients due to their properties, such as solubility, foam formation, and stability. …”
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The effect of morning or evening fasted cycling on gastrointestinal function and appetite and metabolic responses in healthy males with overweight by Victoria J. McIver, Lewis R. Mattin, Gethin H. Evans, Adora M. W. Yau

“…Future work is required to assess the long‐term impact of fasted exercise on gastrointestinal function, appetite regulation and metabolic health.…”
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Effects of floorball and strength training in a real-life setting on health and physical function in older men by Mogens T. Pedersen, Jens Bangsbo

“…BackgroundThere is lacking information about the physiological response when conducting exercise training of older men in a real-life setting.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to examine the effects of floorball and strength training in a real-life setting on health and physical function in older men.MethodsSeventy-six sedentary men aged 72.3 ± 0.6 (means ± SE; range: 63–92) years with a height, body mass and body mass index of 178.9 ± 0.8 cm; 92.1 ± 2.2 kg: 28.7 ± 0.6 kg/m2, respectively, were recruited to floorball (FG, n = 29), strength (SG, n = 38) or bowls (BG, n = 9) training 1 h twice a week in municipal activity centers and senior sport clubs. …”
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Intercellular adhesion molecules as novel markers of endothelial function in patients with diabetes mellitus in the South Indian population by J. Ashwini Kumari, M. Vijaya Bhaskar, Arshi Sanober, Iyyapu Krishna Mohan, N. N. Sreedevi, Mohammed Noorjahan, Kompella S S Saibaba, Siraj Ahmed Khan

“…Background: Circulating levels of, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) are considered to be surrogate markers of endothelial function. Our study aimed to evaluate the circulating levels of CAMs, namely, intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and endothelial selectin (E-selectin) as the markers of endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to correlate these with the level of glycaemic control. …”
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