Relation of Mitral Annulus and Left Atrial Dysfunction to the Severity of Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy by Sorina Mihaila Baldea, Denisa Muraru, Marcelo Haertel Miglioranza, Sabino Iliceto, Dragos Vinereanu, Luigi Paolo Badano

“…Patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) present altered geometry and dynamics of the mitral annulus (MA). …”
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Assessment of endothelial function and arterial rigidity in patients with type 1 diabetes at different stages of diabetic nephropathy by Evgenia Pavlovna Kosobyan, Ivona Renata Yarek-Martynova, Alexander Sergeevich Parfenov, Lyubov' Leonidovna Bolotskaya, Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova

“…Aim. Assessment of vascular stiffness and endothelial function in patients with type 1 diabetes at different stages of diabetic nephropathy and without it. …”
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The impact of blood lipids and statins on renal function and mortality in patients with diabetic nephropathy: A meta-analysis by Tian Dongqin, Chen Qian, Zeng Lingli, Hao Yan

“…The aim of this study is to explore the impact of blood lipids and statins on renal function and all-cause mortality in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN). …”
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Impact of Resistance Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis by Hou-Ting Kuo, Ting-Hsu Lee, Li-An Su, Li-Yun Wu, Ping-Yan Mao, Ciao-Ci Yang

“…<b>Objectives:</b> Down syndrome (DS) is associated with challenges like increased fat mass and reduced muscle tone. This study aims to analyze the impact of resistance training on improving muscle strength and physical function in individuals with DS. …”
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Discovering the key symptoms for identifying patterns in functional dyspepsia patients: A doctor's decision and machine learning by Da-Eun Yoon, Heeyoung Moon, In-Seon Lee, Younbyoung Chae

“…Background: Pattern identification is a crucial diagnostic process in traditional East Asian medicine that involves classifying patients with similar symptom patterns. The aim of this study was to identify key symptoms for distinguishing patterns in patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) using explicit (doctor decision-based) and implicit (computational model-based) approaches. …”
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Subscapularis Tendon Repair Improves Functional Internal Rotation after Onlay Design Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty by Felipe Lacerda, Alexandre Lädermann, Mahmoud Faisal Adam, Angélique Delarue, Céline Daniel, Philippe Collin

“…Attempting to address this issue, several modifications to the prosthesis design have been made. Purpose: This study aimed to compare functional internal rotation (fIR) outcomes following RSA with different humeral implant designs. …”
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The Value of Mitral valve E point septal separation as an index of assessment of left ventricular systolic function by Khasro Adel Faeq, Abdulsatar Kamil Faeq, Muzzafar Al-Barzani, Muhammad Yunis Qadir

“…Mitral valve E septal separation estimated by M mode echocardiography or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can be used as an index of left ventricular systolic function assessment. The aim of this study is to assess the value of mitral valve E septal separation estimated by M mode echocardiography in evaluation of left ventricular systolic function in patients assessed in two hospitals in Erbil city.                                                                                                       …”
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Bidirectional Relationship among Cognitive Function, Muscle Mass, and Grip Strength in Older Adults: the BUSAN Study by Du-Ri Kim, Jong-Hwan Park, Ting-Fu Lai, Myung-Jun Shin, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee, Eunsoo Moon, Yeong-Ae Yang

“…Background With the increasing number of older individuals, understanding the interplay among muscle strength, muscle mass, and cognitive functions in aging populations is important. This study aimed to investigate the relationships among muscle mass, muscle strength, and cognitive function among older adults, with a focus on understanding the bidirectional correlations among these factors. …”
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EFFECT OF CAFFEINE INTAKE AND ITS DURATION OF ACTION ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. by Boyana Krishna Chaitanya, M. Srinivasulu, Dr. V. Jyothi, Vinay Kumar Sayeli

“…Background Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant with bronchodilatory effects that may influence pulmonary function. This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of caffeine intake and its duration of action on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in healthy adults. …”
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Impact of Standardised Order Sets on Functional Outcome of Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients: A Research Protocol by Sarang Dilip Videkar, Tushar Patil

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A systematic review of alterations in brain activation and intensity following stroke: implications for integration and functional outcomes by Amirul Azri, Noorazrul Yahya, Umi Nabilah Ismail, Muhammad Aminuddin Ashari, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…BackgroundStroke remains a leading cause of disability, making it critical to understand the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms for effective rehabilitation. Task-based functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides valuable insights into brain activation patterns; however, its correlation with clinical evaluations is not yet fully understood. …”
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Relationship between functional movement screening (FMS) scores and balance and strength performance in young male athletes by Şükran İribalcı, Mert Aydoğmuş, Serkan Revan, Harun Genç

“…Functional movement screening (FMS) is a test developed to evaluate the fundamental movement patterns underlying both sports performance and injury risk. …”
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Impact of gestational age on child intelligence, attention and executive function at age 5: a cohort study by Erik Lykke Mortensen, Emilie Pi Fogtmann Sejer, Frederik Jager Bruun, Julie Anna Slavensky, Ulrik Schiøler Kesmodel

“…Objectives Preterm birth can affect cognition, but other factors including parental education and intelligence may also play a role, but few studies have adjusted for these potential confounders. We aimed to assess the impact of gestational age (GA), late preterm birth (34 to &lt;37 weeks GA) and very to moderately preterm birth (&lt;34 weeks GA) on intelligence, attention and executive function in a population of Danish children aged 5 years.Design Population-based prospective cohort study.Setting Denmark 2003–2008.Participants A cohort of 1776 children and their mothers sampled from the Danish National Birth Cohort with information on GA, family and background factors and completed neuropsychological assessment at age 5.Primary outcome measures Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Revised, Test of Everyday Attention for Children at Five and Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function scores.Results For preterm birth &lt;34 weeks GA (n=8), the mean difference in full-scale intelligence quotient(IQ) was −10.6 points (95% CI −19.4 to −1.8) when compared with the term group ≥37 weeks GA (n=1728), and adjusted for potential confounders. …”
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The impact of visual impairment and comorbid mental health disorders on daily functioning: a systematic literature review by Edine P.J. van Munster, Marjolein L.A. Onnink, Lisanne B.A. Teunissen, Cynthia Lamper, Alida J. van der Ham, Ralph de Vries, Peter F.J. Verstraten, Ruth M.A. van Nispen, Hilde P.A. van der Aa

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to systematically assess and discuss literature on the impact of visual impairment (VI) in combination with specific mental health disorders (MHDs), i.e. personality disorders (including antisocial, borderline and dependent personality disorder), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), obsessive-compulsive disorder and psychotic disorders, on daily functioning. …”
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Associations between biomarkers and skeletal muscle function in individuals with osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Stephanie L. Smith, Lorna Paul, Martijn P. M. Steultjens, Rebecca L. Jones

“…This review aimed to identify associations between biomarkers and lower limb skeletal muscle function in individuals with osteoarthritis. …”
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Neuropathic-like symptoms and the association with joint-specific function and quality of life in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. by Tim Blikman, Wietske Rienstra, Jos J A M van Raay, Baukje Dijkstra, Sjoerd K Bulstra, Martin Stevens, Inge van den Akker-Scheek

“…The aim of this study was therefore to determine the influence of neuropathic-like symptoms-adjusted for multiple influential covariates-on joint-specific function and HRQoL in hip and knee OA patients.…”
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Lung function measurements in the Greenlandic Inuit population: results from the Greenlandic health survey 2017–2019 by P. Geisler, M. E. Jørgensen, C. Viskum Larsen, P. Bjerregaard, V. Backer, A. S. Homøe, I. Olesen, U. M. Weinreich

“…Background Little is known about lung function in Inuit. The aim of this study was to describe lung function and the prevalence of obstructive and restrictive lung disease among Inuit in GreenlandMethods During the 2017–2019 Health Survey, spirometry, with forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and FEV1/FVC ratio in liters (L), and percent of predicted value (pred%) were recorded according to Global Lung function Initiative standard reference values (GLI). …”
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Association between Thyroid Function and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Euthyroid Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Bin Huang, Shengju Yang, Shandong Ye

“…Our study is aimed at evaluating the association between thyroid function and NAFLD in T2DM patients with normal thyroid function (euthyroid) and analyzing the potential effects of metformin on the pathological process. …”
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Healthy longevity-associated protein improves cardiac function in murine models of cardiomyopathy with preserved ejection fraction by Valeria Vincenza Alvino, Sadie Slater, Yan Qiu, Monica Cattaneo, Khaled Abdelsattar Kassem Mohammed, Seamus Gate, Vealmurugan Sekar, Annibale Alessandro Puca, Paolo Madeddu

“…In male diabetic mice, LAV-BPIFB4 therapy improved systolic function, microvascular density, and senescence, whereas the benefit was limited to systolic function in females. …”
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Orai1 Expression and Vascular Function in Kidney Donors Determine Graft Outcomes at Short/Mid-Term by Esther García-Rojo, Javier Angulo, Mariam El Assar, Rocío Santos-Pérez de la Blanca, Borja García-Gómez, José Medina-Polo, Alejandro Sevilleja-Ortiz, Leocadio Rodríguez-Mañas, Argentina Fernández, Eduardo Gutiérrez-Martínez, Enrique Morales-Ruiz, Alfredo Rodríguez-Antolín, Javier Romero-Otero

“…We aimed to determine the influence of donors’ vascular function on renal function in recipients and to evaluate the role of Orai1 calcium channels as a potential marker. …”
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