Histological characteristics and functional properties of red and white parts of <i>m. semitendinosus</i> of slaughter pigs by A. A. Semenova, V. A. Pchelkina, V. V. Nasonova, S. I. Loskutov, N. V. Bogolyubova, R. V. Nekrasov, A. A. Motovilina, Yu. I. Bogdanova

“…Therefore, this study showed significant differences between the dark and light parts of m. semitendinosus by microstructural and functional-technological characteristics. Significant variability by muscle fiber diameter, which was observed in the light part of this muscle, apparently should be taken into account in breeding work and quality assessment of pork from slaughter animals.…”
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4-Octyl Itaconate Modulates Dendritic Cells Function and Tumor Immunity via NRF2 Activation by Zhu B, Zhu L, Ge Z, Zheng S, Dai X, Feng D, Tan L, Sha P, Yao Y

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of itaconate in regulating the maturation and function of DCs and its underlying molecular mechanism.Methods: Bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs) were treated with 4-octyl itaconate (4OI). …”
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Functioning in an Illness and Quality of Life versus the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Patients with High Cardiovascular Risk by Piotr Michalski, Agata Kosobucka-Ozdoba, Łukasz Pietrzykowski, Michał Kasprzak, Klaudyna Grzelakowska, Alicja Rzepka-Cholasińska, Aldona Kubica

“…Objectives: This study aims to assess the relationship between functioning in chronic illness and quality of life with the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with high cardiovascular risk. …”
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Functional outcomes following hip fracture with concurrent vertebral fracture within a fracture liaison service by Ong-art Phruetthiphat, Wasin Kanokwongnuwat, Yodhathai Satravaha, Panukorn Pinijprapa, Chaisiri Chaichankul, Pawin Gajaseni

“…Data is lacking on the association between hip fracture and osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF), particularly regarding recovery and functional outcomes. This study aimed to compare functional outcomes and short-term recovery between patients with isolated hip fracture and those with coexisting hip fracture and OVCF and to identify the prevalence of combined hip fracture and OVCF. …”
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Association of serum copeptin levels with pulmonary complications and heart right ventricular functions in common variable immunodeficiency by Mehmet Kılınç, Fatih Çölkesen, Filiz Sadi Aykan, Recep Evcen, Eray Yıldız, Bahadır Feyzioğlu, Metin Doğan, Yakup Alsancak, Sefa Tatar, Şevket Arslan

“…This study investigated the association between serum copeptin levels and right ventricular functions (RVF) and pulmonary complications in patients diagnosed with CVID. …”
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Functional Polymorphisms and Gene Expression of TLR9 Gene as Protective Factors for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Severity and Progression by Macherki Yosra, Souissi Sameh, Ghedira Randa, Remadi Yassmine, Gabbouj Sallouha, Bouzid Nadia, Bouaouina Noureddine, Zakhama Abdelfattah, Hassen Elham

“…Any genetic (single nucleotide polymorphisms, SNPs) or expression variation in TLR9 gene may modify the ability of the receptor to respond correctly to viral infection as in NPC. This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of TLR9 functional polymorphisms (TLR9-1486 T/C and TLR9-1237 T/C) and TLR9 mRNA expression in NPC severity and progression at diagnosis and after treatment. …”
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ADL and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly: Mediating Role of Social Participation and Moderating Role of Intergenerational Support by Li W, Xin D, Feng X, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu J, Yin S

“…Wanling Li,1,2,&amp;ast; Dinuo Xin,2,&amp;ast; Xiaofang Feng,2 Yueqin Li,2 Wenjuan Zhu,2 Jiajia Xu,2 Shiyu Yin1 1Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shiyu Yin, Department of Nursing, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-18834896110, Email 1538746173@qq.com Jiajia Xu, Department of Nursing, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-351-8379512, Email xujiajia392@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to explore the relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and cognitive function in Chinese elderly, and to analyze in depth the mediating and moderating roles of social participation and children’s intergenerational support in this relationship, in order to provide a reference basis for delaying cognitive decline in the elderly.Patients and Methods: Based on data from the 2020 wave of China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS 2020), this study included 5612 subjects aged 60 years and older, and extracted main variables such as demographic information, ADL, social participation, cognitive function, and children’s intergenerational support. …”
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HONORING WAR VETERANS AS A COMPONENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC FUNCTION OF THE STATE: ADMINISTRATIVE-LEGAL ASPECT by Liudmyla Sylenko, Serhii Sivkov, Denys Komarnytskyi

“… The article examines the issue of honoring war veterans as an important element of the implementation of the socio-economic function of the state in the conditions of a special period. …”
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Pulmonary function and exercise capacity in mild early-onset idiopathic scoliosis: a case‒control study by Lixia Wang, Xin Li, Yuanyuan Song, Juping Liang, Yanbin Zhang, Tongtong Zhang, Xuan Zhou, Qing Du

“…Early detection is crucial to mitigate its impact on children’s health and prevent progression. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of pulmonary function and exercise capacity in children with EOIS and to identify influencing factors. …”
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Using an Electronic Goniometer to Assess the Influence of Single-Application Kinesiology Taping on Unstable Shoulder Proprioception and Function by Ewa Bręborowicz, Izabela Olczak, Przemysław Lubiatowski, Piotr Ogrodowicz, Marta Ślęzak, Maciej Bręborowicz, Leszek Romanowski

“…An electronic goniometer, the “Propriometer”, is a useful tool for assessing proprioception in shoulder joint instability; however, its application in evaluating the effects of KT on shoulder proprioception remains unexplored. This study aimed to (1) assess the usability of the Propriometer for evaluating the effects of KT on unstable shoulders and (2) determine the impact of a single KT application on joint position sense and limb function in individuals with anterior, post-traumatic shoulder joint instability. …”
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Biological maturation determines the beneficial effects of high-intensity functional training on cardiorespiratory fitness in male adolescents by Jarosław Domaradzki, Cristian Alvarez, Rafał Szafraniec, Dawid Koźlenia

“…Although high-intensity training regimens are increasingly recognized for their benefits in school settings, the specific role of biological maturation in determining adolescent responses to such intervention in health outcomes remains insufficiently understood. Aim This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of chronological age (CA) and maturity offset (MO), defined as the time before/after peak height velocity, on changes in body fat (BF), BP, and CRF induced by high-intensity functional training (HIFT) and assessed the contribution of MO on these outcomes. …”
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Task-oriented telerehabilitation for upper limb functional recovery after stroke: a retrospective cohort study by Xiaojuan Hong, Huanghong Cha, Xiao Bao, Jinning Luo, Xiuling Li, Jinling Cheng, Zicai Liu

“…The main evaluation indices were the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity Scale (FMA-UE), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), and Action Research Arm Test (ARAT). …”
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Large-scale genome-wide association studies and meta-analyses of longitudinal change in adult lung function. by Wenbo Tang, Matthew Kowgier, Daan W Loth, María Soler Artigas, Bonnie R Joubert, Emily Hodge, Sina A Gharib, Albert V Smith, Ingo Ruczinski, Vilmundur Gudnason, Rasika A Mathias, Tamara B Harris, Nadia N Hansel, Lenore J Launer, Kathleen C Barnes, Joyanna G Hansen, Eva Albrecht, Melinda C Aldrich, Michael Allerhand, R Graham Barr, Guy G Brusselle, David J Couper, Ivan Curjuric, Gail Davies, Ian J Deary, Josée Dupuis, Tove Fall, Millennia Foy, Nora Franceschini, Wei Gao, Sven Gläser, Xiangjun Gu, Dana B Hancock, Joachim Heinrich, Albert Hofman, Medea Imboden, Erik Ingelsson, Alan James, Stefan Karrasch, Beate Koch, Stephen B Kritchevsky, Ashish Kumar, Lies Lahousse, Guo Li, Lars Lind, Cecilia Lindgren, Yongmei Liu, Kurt Lohman, Thomas Lumley, Wendy L McArdle, Bernd Meibohm, Andrew P Morris, Alanna C Morrison, Bill Musk, Kari E North, Lyle J Palmer, Nicole M Probst-Hensch, Bruce M Psaty, Fernando Rivadeneira, Jerome I Rotter, Holger Schulz, Lewis J Smith, Akshay Sood, John M Starr, David P Strachan, Alexander Teumer, André G Uitterlinden, Henry Völzke, Arend Voorman, Louise V Wain, Martin T Wells, Jemma B Wilk, O Dale Williams, Susan R Heckbert, Bruno H Stricker, Stephanie J London, Myriam Fornage, Martin D Tobin, George T O'Connor, Ian P Hall, Patricia A Cassano

“…<h4>Background</h4>Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified numerous loci influencing cross-sectional lung function, but less is known about genes influencing longitudinal change in lung function.…”
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Transcriptional dynamics and functions of WUSCHEL-related homeobox (WOX) genes from Ginkgo biloba in tissue culture by Wei Xu, Ang Xu, Pingjun Xu, Jiaqi Li, Chao Luo, Xiaoming Yang, Meiling Ming, Yuhua Liu, Guibin Wang, Liangjiao Xue, Fuliang Cao, Gaiping Wang, Fangfang Fu

“…However, the specific functions of WOX genes in the regeneration processes of gymnosperms had not been previously elucidated. …”
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Cardiac structure and function recovery in acromegaly after treatment: insights from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging by Yu Chen, Yangjie Li, Yu Tang, Jing Li, Yerong Yu, Huiwen Tan, Bowen Cai, Shu Jiang, Wei Wang, Songping Zheng, Peizhi Zhou, Yi Wei, Jiayu Sun, Yucheng Chen, Jianwei Li

“…PurposeCardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) provides a detailed method for understanding the specific cardiovascular alterations associated with acromegaly. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of personalized treatment on cardiac structure, function, and myocardial tissue characteristics using CMRI, and to assess the effects of biochemical remission on improving cardiovascular complications in acromegaly patients.MethodThirty-nine acromegaly patients were enrolled from July 2020 to February 2023 at West China Hospital of Sichuan University. …”
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Individual alpha frequency tACS reduces static functional connectivity across the default mode network by Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Alejandra García-Colomo, Alejandra García-Colomo, Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez, Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez, Alberto del Cerro-León, Alberto del Cerro-León, Carlos J. Gómez-Ariza, Andrés Santos, Andrés Santos, Fernando Maestú, Fernando Maestú, Fernando Maestú

“…IntroductionResearch on the influence of transcranial alternating current stimulation over alpha functional connectivity (FC) is scarce, even when it poses as a potential treatment for various diseases. …”
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Nut Intake, Functional Limitations, and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Findings From NHANES 2003–2012 by Ilili Feyesa, Elena S. George, David Scott, Gavin Abbott, Jeew Hettiarachchi, Robin M. Daly, Jack Dalla Via, Ekavi N. Georgousopoulou, Sze‐Yen Tan

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the association between nut intake, functional limitations, the severity of these limitations and health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in older adults. …”
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Role of Post-Operative Rehabilitation in TM Joint Arthritis: Functional Outcomes of Interposition Trapeziectomy vs. Prosthesis by Camillo Fulchignoni, Silvia Pietramala, Leopoldo Arioli, Emanuele Gerace, Domenico De Mauro, Giulia Frittella, Elisa Di Dio, Mirko Grauso, Gianfranco Merendi, Lorenzo Rocchi

“…This study aims to evaluate the impact of post-operative rehabilitation on functional and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing interposition trapeziectomy versus prosthetic replacement for TM joint arthritis. …”
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Pediatric Tuina for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Na-Yeon Ha, Chang-Yul Keum, Jinsung Kim

“…Background: Functional dyspepsia (FD) is the most prevalent pediatric gastrointestinal disorder, imposing a significant burden on healthcare services and often persisting into adulthood. …”
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Prediction of antipsychotic drug efficacy for schizophrenia treatment based on neural features of the resting-state functional connectome by Song Liu, Meng Wang, Weiyi Han, Anran Chen, Xuzhen Liu, Kang Liu, Xue Li, Yi Chen, Luwen Zhang, Qing Liu, Xiaoge Guo, Xiujuan Wang, Ning Kang, Yong Han, Yuanbo Li, Xi Su, Luxian Lv, Bing Liu, Wenqiang Li, Yongfeng Yang

“…Resting-state functional magnetic resonance scans were acquired from a discovery cohort of 105 patients with SZ at baseline and after 8 weeks of antipsychotic medication treatment. …”
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