How health mediation can function effectively on the fostering of healthcare utilization? : a realist qualitative study by Elodie Richard, Leila Ramiz, Mara Oltean, Vanina Troussier, Caroline Ulracher, Olivia Speed, Muriele Conort, Cécile Coutant, Fréderique Chaves Quirino, Judith Martin Fernandez, Stéphanie Vandentorren, Linda Cambon

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Mobile screen time, sleep quality, motor coordination, and cognitive functions in newly diagnosed epileptic patients by Kirubanand N, Kavitha S, Vikash Sharma, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy, Rohit Singh Chouhan

“…Aims and Objectives: The present study was undertaken to observe screen time, sleep quality, motor coordination, eating behavior, and cognitive functions in newly diagnosed epileptic patients. …”
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Cross-sectional associations between multiple plasma heavy metals and lung function among elderly Chinese by Junpu Yu, Rongxuan Zhang, Aimin Yang, Jingli Yang, Yiwen Zhang, Rongjie Wu, Fanhui Luo, Huiling Luo, Rentong Chen, Bin Luo, Li Ma

“…We aimed to investigate the associations between plasma metals and lung function among Chinese elderly residents. …”
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Different stimulation targets of rTMS modulate specific triple-network and hippocampal-cortex functional connectivity by Luyao Wang, Wenjing Hu, Huanxin Wang, Ziyan Song, Hua Lin, Jiehui Jiang

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether different rTMS targets can enhance cognitive domains by modulating functional connectivity (FC) of the hippocampus (HIP) and triple network, which comprises the salience network (SN), central executive network (CEN), and default mode network (DMN). …”
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Potential compensatory mechanism for cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes: altered structure-function coupling by Weiye Lu, Xuan Huang, Die Shen, Kun Wang, Jiahe Wang, Ziyu Diao, Shijun Qiu, Shijun Qiu

“…BackgroundStructure-function (SC-FC) coupling may be more sensitive to detecting changes in the brain than any single modality. …”
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Predicting Oncological and Functional Outcomes by Nephrectomy Type for T1 Renal Tumors Using Machine Learning Models by Dongrul Shin, Maisy Song, Jungyo Suh, Cheryn Song

“…Purpose Determining the optimal surgical approach for patients with T1 renal tumors requires balancing long-term oncological and renal functional outcomes. Using machine learning algorithms, we aimed to develop a model to predict both outcomes simultaneously, according to each radical (RN) and partial nephrectomy (PN). …”
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Soil humus-reducing bacteria in the Xisha islands, South China sea: unveiling diversity and predicting functions by Xiao Deng, Saba Najeeb, Kun Liu, Huadong Tan, Yi Li, Chunyuan Wu, Yi Zhang

“…This study represents the first comprehensive exploration of HRB communities in soil profiles on the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea. Our research aimed to understand their vertical distribution, diversity, and ecological functions. …”
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An Exploratory Analysis of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation's Impact on Brain Function in Parkinson's Disease Patients With Freezing of Gait by Chen Liu, Miaomiao Hou, Shuili Yu, Ying Wan, Zhenguo Liu, Jing Gan

“…This study explored the impact of RAS on brain function in PD patients with FOG using functional near‐infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) during an imagined walking task, with the aim of elucidating the underlying mechanisms involved. …”
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Body Image Concern and Sexual Function Relationship in the Postpartum Period: The Mediating Role of Sexual Self-esteem by Mahin Noroozi Dashtaki, Mohammad Sadegh Zamani Zarchi, Ali Hosseinzadeh Oskouei, Mona Baghbani Nader, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam

“…These changes may result in a re-evaluation of sexual function and related factors.  Objective: The main aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body image concern and sexual function with the mediating role of sexual self-esteem among women in the postpartum period.  …”
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Clinical Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Aesthetics, Retention, Function, and Comfort of Removable Complete and Partial Acrylic Dentures by Amal Qasim Ahmed, Rusul Subhi Hassan, Hussein Ali M. Hussein, Amenah Hafedh Khudhair, Nabaa Basim Alhusseini, Salah M. Ibrahim

“…This study aimed to evaluate patients’ satisfaction with aesthetics, support, function, and comfort of acrylic removable partial and complete dentures and their acceptance of the procedure. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Robotic Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery in Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Loredana Raciti, Desiree Latella, Gianfranco Raciti, Chiara Sorbera, Mirjam Bonanno, Laura Ciatto, Giuseppe Andronaco, Angelo Quartarone, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Robotic-assisted therapies, such as the AMADEO^® system, have shown potential in rehabilitating upper limb function but are underexplored in PD. This study aimed to assess the effects of Robotic-Assisted Therapy (RAT) compared to Conventional Physical Therapy (CPT) on cognitive, motor, and functional outcomes in PD patients. …”
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The Effect of Early Intensive Neurological Treatment on the Prognosis of Patients’ Return to Full Functional Capacity after Stroke by Regina Lorencowicz, Anna Krasa, Józef Jasik, Krzysztof Turowski

“…It is getting an increasingly more common practice in research on chronic neurological diseases effects to depart from the principle of an exclusively biological assessment of human health, instead a more holistic approach has been adopted where particular attention is drawn to patient’s emotional experience, his well-being as well as to the ability to function in everyday life. Aim. The analysis of the effect of early intensive neurological treatment on the prognosis of patients’ return to full functional capacity after stroke. …”
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Associations of functional and biochemical parameters of endothelial dysfunction in postmenopausal women with a different state of carbohydrate metabolism by Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ruyatkina, Irina Sergeevna Iskhakova, Konstantin Yuryevich Nikolaev, Dmitriy Sergeevich Ruyatkin

“…Consequently, in the literature, there is no information about the function of endothelial vasomotion during occlusion. …”
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Practical application of the International classification of functioning during medical and social expertise of a child with cerebral palsy by O. V. Nazar, O. V. Hdyria, R. O. Moiseienko, V. Yu. Martyniuk, O. A. Vladymyrov

“…The aim of the work is to assess the degree of dysfunction and limitation in daily life activities in a child with cerebral palsy, to provide an expert opinion for medical and social expertise by Medical Supervisory Committee (MSC) in accordance with the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). …”
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Geographic Origin and Functional Group Type Affect the Decomposability of Peatland Plant Litter Through Biochemical Properties by Jinze Ma, Yong‐Da Chen, Si‐Nan Wang, Jing Zeng, Chao Liu, Zhao‐Jun Bu

“…However, the influence of peatland plant litter quality and geographic environment on decomposition remains poorly understood. This article aims to explore the interactive effects of geographical origin and plant functional groups on the initial chemical characteristics and decomposition processes of peatland litter, elucidating how climate‐driven biochemical legacies regulate decomposition dynamics. …”
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The abnormal accumulation of pathological proteins and compensatory functional connectivity enhancement of insula subdivisions in mild cognitive impairment by Darui Zheng, Chen Xue, Yingcai Feng, Yiming Ruan, Wenzhang Qi, Qianqian Yuan, Zonghong Li, Chaoyong Xiao

“…BackgroundThe insula is a critical node of the salience network responsible for initiating network switching, and its dysfunctional connections are linked to the mechanisms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This study aimed to explore the changes in functional connectivity (FC) of insular subregions in MCI patients with varying levels of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathological proteins, and to investigate the impact of these proteins on the brain network alterations in MCI.MethodsBased on CSF Amyloid-beta (Aβ, A) and phosphorylated tau protein (p-tau, T), MCI patients were classified into 54 A−T−, 28 A+T−, and 52 A+T+ groups. …”
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The Effect of Repairing the Integrity of the Calcaneofibular Ligament During Calcaneal Fracture Surgery on Postoperative Ankle Joint Function by Huang Z, Chen M, Ye Z

“…However, there is still controversy over whether the integrity of CFL can be repaired during surgery. Thus, we aimed to explore the effect of repairing CFL during calcaneal fracture surgery on postoperative ankle joint function.Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed the clinical data of 84 patients with Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures admitted to Wuhan Fourth Hospital from March 2021 to May 2023. …”
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Surface functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals derived from waste newspaper for highly efficient Mn (VII) sorption by F. M. Mohamed, Mohamed R. El-Aassar, B. Y. Eweida, A. M. Abdullah, H. A. Hamad, M. F. Alrakshy, Mohamed. Abdel Rafea, R. E. Khalifa

“…Abstract This study aims to produce functionalized cellulose nanocrystals (FCNCs) by preparing and functionalizing cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from eco-friendly newspapers utilizing a straightforward two-step reaction with an anionic polymer (poly hydrex 6161). …”
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The effect of physical activity on resilience of Chinese children: the chain mediating effect of executive function and emotional regulation by Yifan Xu, Kai Qi, Shuqiao Meng, Xiaoxiao Dong, Shimeng Wang, Dandan Chen, Aiguo Chen

“…While studies indicate that physical activity (PA) enhances resilience, its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to examine the relationship between PA and resilience, with a focus on the mediated roles of executive function (EF) and emotion regulation (ER). …”
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Role of collateral circulation in the recovery of left ventricular function after recanalization of chronic coronary total occlusion by A. G. Badoyan, D. A. Khelimsky, A. A. Baranov, N. R. Obedinskaya, T. A. Bergen, V. Yu. Usov, S. N. Manukyan, O. V. Krestyaninov

“…Aim. To obtain extended data on the impact of collateral circulation on the recovery of left ventricular (LV) function after recanalization of chronic coronary total occlusion (CTO), especially in patients with reduced left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF).Material and methods. …”
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