Sex characteristics of cognitive functions assessed by the MMSE and MoCA scores in patients with coronary artery disease by I. V. Tarasova, O. A. Trubnikova, A. S. Sosnina, I. D. Syrova, I. N. Kukhareva, D. S. Kupriyanova, O. L. Barbarash

“…Aim. To study the sex characteristics of cognitive functions in a cohort of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) by comparing the results of Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores.Material and methods. …”
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Algorithm for Constructing the Hazard Function of the Extended Cox Model and its Application to the Prostate Cancer Patient Database by I. I. Mikulik, G. M. Zharinov, A. Yu. Kneev

“…The presented work is aimed at solving this problem. The object of study is the extended Cox model, in which the hazard function includes a nonlinear combination of features.Materials and Methods. …”
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Impact of Button Mushroom Stem Residue as a Functional Ingredient for Improving Nutritional Characteristics of Pizza Dough by Miguel A. Gallardo, Wagner G. Vieira Júnior, María Esther Martínez-Navarro, Manuel Álvarez-Ortí, Diego C. Zied, José E. Pardo

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Effects of dietary fiber on Chinese children with functional constipation and targeted modification of gut microbiota and related metabolites by Pei Xiao, Ting Song, Xiao Lu Li, Yong Mei Xiao, Rui Xue Wang, Fei Fei Song, Dan Li, Ai Hua Zhang, Ying Wang, Ting Zhang, Ting Zhang

“…BackgroundAlthough dietary fiber is widely recommended for preventing and treating functional constipation (FC), clinical trial evidence remains limited and the efficacy has not been sufficiently tested in children.PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary fiber on FC symptoms, while identifying modulations in gut microbiota and associated metabolic changes.ResultsBetween January 1, 2024, and June 1, 2024, a total of 60 patients diagnosed with FC were enrolled in the study across three centers; however, 54 children completed the study. …”
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Interferon-γ Signaling in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Affects Epithelial Barrier Function and Programmed Cell DeathSummary by Megha Lal, Caitlin M. Burk, Ravi Gautam, Zoe Mrozek, Karina E. Canziani, Tina Trachsel, Jarad Beers, Margaret C. Carroll, Duncan M. Morgan, Amanda B. Muir, Wayne G. Shreffler, Melanie A. Ruffner

“…The functional impact of IFN-α and IFN-γ on epithelial cells was investigated using organoid models. …”
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Oryzalin-Induced polyploidy enhances natural metabolite accumulation and functional bioactivities in novel Callisia fragrans genotype by Neha Gupta, Soham Bhattacharya, Jana Žiarovská, Adrish Dutta, Veronika Fialková, Silvia Farkasová, Anna Mascellani Bergo, Jaroslav Havlik, Jan Tauchen, Pavel Novy, Klára Urbanová, Luigi Milella, Eloy Fernández-Cusimamani

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Magnetic iron-based nanoparticles encapsulated in graphene/reduced graphene oxide: Synthesis, functionalization and cytotoxicity tests by Aysa Azmoudeh, Sencer Moral, Seyma Sari, Miray Türk, Muhammet U. Kahveci, Gizem Dinler Doganay, Duygu Ağaoğulları

“…Subsequently, their surface modification was conducted with pyrene end-functional POEGMA obtained by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). …”
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Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults by Soraia Ferreira, Soraia Ferreira, José Marmeleira, José Marmeleira, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Nilton Leite, Nilton Leite, Alexandre Bernardino, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Armando Raimundo, Armando Raimundo

“…BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the effects of a multimodal program using augmented reality on the functional fitness and physical activity of older adults living in the community.MethodSeventy-eight older adults living in the community participated in this study. …”
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Clinical trajectories of hand function impairment in systemic sclerosis: an unmet clinical need across disease subsets by Lorraine Green, Ariane L Herrick, Michelle Wilson, Francesco Del Galdo, Enrico De Lorenzis, Philip Helliwell, Benazir Saleem, Emma Derrett-Smith, Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch, Karen Douglas, Vishal Kakkar, Chris Denton, Theresa Barnes, Stefano Di Donato, Muhammad Nisar, Catherine Morley

“…Nevertheless, its natural history in current standard of care is not well characterised, limiting the design of targeted trials. The aim of this study is to describe prevalence, natural history and clinical factors associated with hand function deterioration in a longitudinal, multicentre, observational SSc cohort.Methods Hand function was captured through the validated Cochin Hand Function Scale in patients consecutively enrolled in a multicentre observational study and observed over 24 months. …”
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Robust computation of subcortical functional connectivity guided by quantitative susceptibility mapping: An application in Parkinson’s disease diagnosis by Jianmei Qin, Haoting Wu, Chenqing Wu, Tao Guo, Cheng Zhou, Xiaojie Duanmu, Sijia Tan, Jiaqi Wen, Qianshi Zheng, Weijin Yuan, Zihao Zhu, Jingwen Chen, Jingjing Wu, Chenyu He, Yiran Ma, Chunlei Liu, Xiaojun Xu, Xiaojun Guan, Minming Zhang

“…Previous resting state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) analyses of the basal ganglia in Parkinson’s disease heavily relied on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) atlases. …”
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children and Adolescents with Abdominal Pain: Comparison with EoE-Dysphagia and Functional Abdominal Pain by Thirumazhisai Gunasekaran, Gautham Prabhakar, Alan Schwartz, Kiranmai Gorla, Sandeep Gupta, James Berman

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Contribution of depression and cardiometabolic diseases and the role of depression treatment in survival and functioning in older adultsResearch in context by Najmeh Davoodian, Malcolm Forbes, Michael Berk, Daniel Clayton-Chubb, Rachel R. Huxley, Crystal Man Ying Lee, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, John J. McNeil, Julie A. Pasco, Kevan R. Polkinghorne, Greg Roebuck, Joanne Ryan, Andrew M. Tonkin, Robyn L. Woods, Mohammadreza Mohebbi

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Lung recruitment maneuver improves right and left ventricular function in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome by Alexis Lambour, Yoann Zerbib, Pablo Mercado, Loay Kontar, Bertrand De Cagny, Julien Maizel, Michel Slama, Clément Brault

“…However, the effects of opening the lung with LRM on hemodynamics remain uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the direct impact of LRM on cardiac function in patients with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). …”
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The impact of low energy availability risk on pre-competition physiological function in Chinese female combat athletes by Yiheng Liang, Yuxuan Li, Yan Chen, Kun Meng, Fanyang Zhou, Yiran Pei, Yong Liu, Junqiang Qiu

“…Background Low energy availability (LEA) can negatively impact athletes’ physiological function and performance. This study aims to examine the prevalence of LEA in Chinese female combat athletes and monitor changes in physiological function and performance during the pre-competition period.Method We assessed the incidence of low energy availability (LEA) and eating disorder (ED) risks in 84 female combat athletes (judo, freestyle wrestling, and sanda) from Beijing using the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q) and the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). …”
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The relationship between cognitive function and muscle mass in older adults: a longitudinal study based on CLHLS by Yin Shi, Yin Shi, Yu Zhang, Xinyu Yang, Jiali Yang, Shilang Wang, YanFang Hong

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between cognitive function and muscle mass in the older adults.MethodsThis study was based on the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), phase III from 2011 to 2018. …”
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Functions of a professional brand-building foresight technology in modelling the competitiveness of university graduates in the labour market by L. M. Semenova, V. Kačans

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The Effectiveness of Online Exercise on Physical Activity, Motor Function, and Mental Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adelle Kemlall Bhundoo, Julian David Pillay, Jan Wilke

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of online exercise programs on physical activity (PA), motor performance, and mental health. …”
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The Intestinal Barrier Function and Intra-Abdominal Pressure Depend on Postoperative Analgesia Technique in Children with Appendicular Peritonitis by Valentyna Perova-Sharonova, Ulbolhan Fesenko

“…The plasma citrulline and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) are informative markers of intestinal barrier function. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation of the plasma citrulline and I-FABP with intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and their relation to analgesia techniques in children suffering from appendicular peritonitis. …”
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Effects of sexual counseling and education based on self-efficacy theory on the sexual function of women with breast cancer by Azadeh Jamshidi, Farzaneh Noroozi, Razieh Bagherzadeh, Tayebeh Gharibi

“…The current study aimed to examine the impact of sexual counseling and education based on self-efficacy theory on the sexual function of women with breast cancer. …”
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Structural myocardial changes in chronic heart failure of II functional class based on overweight and abdominal obesity by V. Z. Netyazhenko, P. P. Bidzilya

“…According to the aim of the research four groups of patients with CHF of II functional class (NYHA) were formed. …”
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