Creation of Functional Viruses from Non-Functional cDNA Clones Obtained from an RNA Virus Population by the Use of Ancestral Reconstruction. by Ulrik Fahnøe, Anders Gorm Pedersen, Carolin Dräger, Richard J Orton, Sandra Blome, Dirk Höper, Martin Beer, Thomas Bruun Rasmussen

“…Consequently it is likely that a high proportion of individual RNA virus genomes, isolated from an infected host, will contain lethal mutations and be non-functional. This is problematic if the aim is to clone and investigate high-fitness, functional cDNAs and may also pose problems for sequence-based analysis of viral evolution. …”
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Comparing Cognitive Functions and Psychosocial Functioning of Euthymic Patients Having Bipolar Mood Disorder with Healthy Controls: A Cross-sectional Study by Divya Anidharan Rani, Shashwath M. Sathyanath, Ravichandra Karkal, Rohan Dilip Mendonsa, Anil Kakunje

“…Although cognitive impairments are associated with acute episodes, these do seem to persist in lower degree during periods of euthymia. Aim: The objective was to study cognitive functions and psychosocial functioning among euthymic patients with bipolar mood disorder, to correlate the same with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and finally, to compare cognitive function disorder with those of apparently healthy controls. …”
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Analysis of functional brain connectivity in patient with end-stage kidney disease undergoing peritoneal dialysis using functional near infrared spectroscopy. by Chang Min Heo, Jiyae Yi, Dong Ah Lee, Kang Min Park, Yoo Jin Lee, Sihyung Park, Yang Wook Kim, Junghae Ko, Aryan Yohanes Djojo, Bong Soo Park

“…Research on brain connectivity in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) is limited. In this study, we aimed to examine alterations in functional brain connectivity in patients with ESKD undergoing PD compared to the control group using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).…”
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The utility of liver function tests for mortality prediction within one year in primary care using the algorithm for liver function investigations (ALFI). by David J McLernon, John F Dillon, Frank M Sullivan, Paul Roderick, William M Rosenberg, Stephen D Ryder, Peter T Donnan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although liver function tests (LFTs) are routinely measured in primary care, raised levels in patients with no obvious liver disease may trigger a range of subsequent expensive and unnecessary management plans. …”
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Association between number of functional teeth and physical function among community-dwelling older adults: Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study by Nahyun Lim, Daehyun Lee, Seung-Yun Shin, Chang Won Won, Miji Kim

“…This study aimed to evaluate the association between number of functional teeth and physical function in community-dwelling older Korean adults. …”
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Respiratory Function of Fontan Pediatric Patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Other Morphologies of Functionally Single Ventricle—A Pilot Study by Krzysztof Kocot, Kamil Barański, Daniel Gondko, Olga Smolarek-Kurasz, Jacek Kusa

“…However, the impact of Fontan physiology on respiratory system function is not well studied. The aim of the research was to assess respiratory function in Fontan pediatric patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and other morphologies of functionally single ventricle. …”
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Efficacy of drugs most commonly prescribed at functional gastrointestinal diseases (functional dyspepsia syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome) observational study results by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova, D. V. Reykhart, O. S. Shifrin, A. G. Beniashvili, O. S. Lyashenko, A. V. Belostotsky

“…Aim of investigation. To estimate the frequency of prescription of motility regulators and probiotics in the functional gastrointestinal diseases. …”
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Process Modeling and Convective Drying Optimization of Raspberry Pomace as a Fiber-Rich Functional Ingredient: Effect on Techno-Functional and Bioactive Properties by José P. Tejeda-Miramontes, Brenda C. Espinoza-Paredes, Ana Zatarain-Palffy, Tomás García-Cayuela, Viridiana Tejada-Ortigoza, Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita

“…This study aimed to transform raspberry pomace, a by-product of the berry industry, into a sustainable, fiber-rich functional ingredient using convective drying. …”
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Role of visual function and performance of activities of daily living in cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study by Chunhui Zhou, Ganfeng Yang, Marc Theeboom, Hua Yang, Ruiting Zhu, Zijian Zhou, Dong Zhu

“…The negative correlation of Minimum Visual Field (Min VF) with cognitive performance became positive after ADL adjustment (β = 0.12, p = 0.04).ConclusionsThese findings suggest that visual function plays a crucial role in the cognitive and functional abilities of patients with MCI. …”
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Effects of Intelligence Levels and Autistic Severity on Adaptive Functioning and Cognitive-Adaptive Functioning Gaps in School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jin WY, Song C, Wang YY, Liu XL, Li WH, Wu LL, Zhu ZW

“…Wen-Yuan Jin, Chao Song, Yan-Yan Wang, Xiao-Lin Liu, Wen-Hao Li, Ling-Ling Wu, Zhi-Wei Zhu Department of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhi-Wei Zhu; Ling-Ling Wu, Department of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, No. 3333 Binsheng Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310052, People’s Republic of China, Email zhuzhiwei@zju.edu.cn; chdbpwll@zju.edu.cnPurpose: The aim of our study was to explore the underlying influencing factors of adaptive functioning and cognitive-adaptive functioning gaps in school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Patients and Methods: Adaptive functioning of our subjects (n=107) were evaluated via Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS). …”
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Mid-Term Recovery of Right Ventricular Function and Improvement of Left Ventricular Function After Da Silva Cone Procedure for Ebstein Anomaly by Krithika Sundaram, Veenah Stoll, Luciana Da Fonseca Da Silva, Adam Christopher, Arvind Hoskoppal, Jacqueline Kreutzer, David Liddle, Laura Olivieri, Jacqueline Weinberg, Craig P. Dobson, José P. Da Silva, Tarek Alsaied

“…While excellent valve outcomes are well established, recovery of biventricular function following the Cone remains less defined. This study aimed to evaluate longitudinal changes in RV and LV function postoperatively and over a minimum of six months post-Cone operation. …”
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Dynamics and density function of a HTLV-1 model with latent infection and Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process by Yan Ren, Yan Cheng, Yuzhen Chai, Ping Guo

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Cross-Methodological Approach to Realization of Marketing Analytical Function by A. L. Beloborodova, N. V. Kalenskaya

“…The article explains the necessity to use cross-methodological approach to realization of marketing analytical function that combines methodology of classical marketing research and DataScience methodology. …”
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Rheological Properties of Functionalized Smart Resins for Transport Applications by Giorgia De Piano, Raffaele Longo, Liberata Guadagno, Roberto Pantani

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Research Progress and Functional Applications of Food Protein Fibrils by Zhenling LANG, Jie ZHUANG, Hongzheng LU, Shaoxiao ZENG, Haoran CHEN

“…Recently, protein fibrillization has attracted widespread attention due to its ability to endow food with good functional properties and better stability. Protein fibrils, a kind of food raw material with wide application prospect, can be self-assembled under proper external conditions. …”
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Functional regeneration strategies of hair follicles: advances and challenges by Xi Chu, Zhentao Zhou, Xifei Qian, Haiyan Shen, Hanxiao Cheng, Jufang Zhang

“…Abstract Hair follicles are essential appendages of human skin that function in protection, sensation, thermoregulation and social interactions. …”
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Reference Values of Pulmonary Function Tests for Canadian Caucasians by Carlos Gutierrez, R Heberto Ghezzo, Raja T Abboud, Manuel G Cosio, John R Dill, Richard R Martin, Dan S McCarthy, John LC Morse, Noe Zamel

“…A multicentre, cross-sectional study was carried out in six centres across Canada to establish a national standard for pulmonary function tests using healthy, lifetime nonsmokers, with each centre aiming to test 10 men and 10 women from each decade from 20 to 80 years of age. …”
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Non-parametric calibration estimation of distribution function under stratified random sampling by Abdullah Mohammed Alomair, Weineng Zhu, Usman Shahzad, Fawaz Khaled Alarfaj

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Some fractional integral inequalities involving extended Mittag-Leffler function with applications by Sabir Hussain, Rida Khaliq, Sobia Rafeeq, Azhar Ali, Jongsuk Ro

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The shift-based scaling and recursing algorithm for evaluating the action of the matrix $ \varphi $-functions by Xianan Lu, Dongping Li, Zhixin Zhao

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