Association Between Physical Function and Edentulism in Older Adults: Findings from the Indonesian Family Life Survey 2014 by Rieski Prihastuti MN, Daisuke Hinode PhD, Makoto Fukui PhD, Omar M. M. Rodis PhD, Yoshizo Matsuka PhD

“…This study aimed to determine the association between physical function and edentulism among older adults. …”
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Research progress on the application of functional magnetic resonance imaging in cognitive dysfunction in patients with cerebral small vessel disease by Yingying Cao, Zhenzhen Lai, Jingwen Wang, Bijun Ye, Weiqiang Fan, Jiajia Ruan

“…This paper aimed to cover four aspects: an overview of CSVD, the correlation between the clinical manifestations of CSVD and cognitive dysfunction, the neuroradiological features of CSVD, and the application of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in CSVD patients with cognitive dysfunction. …”
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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies by Guillermo García-Pérez-de-Sevilla, Rafael Zapata-Lamana

“…Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the associations between cognitive functions and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in children and adolescents. …”
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Free Vibration Analysis of 2D Functionally Graded Porous Beams Using Novel Higher-Order Theory by G. Reddy, Nathi Kumar

“…This work aims to examine the behavior of free vibration in porous Functionally Graded Beams (FGBs) in 2 directions (2D) by using nth-order shear deformation theory. …”
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Looking at the Suburban Landscape from the Functional Perspective – Taking Jan Gehl’s Approach to the Neighbouring Municipalities of Wrocław, Poland by Iga Kołodyńska, Tiina Rinne, Marketta Kyttä

“…Due to employment opportunities and service access, suburban lifestyles often involve strong functional relationships with the city. However, as a new living environment, the suburban area serves more than mere housing purposes, instead emerging as an arena for different kinds of leisure activities that positively influence health and well-being. …”
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The Impact of Radioiodine (131I) Therapy of Thyroid Disease on Salivary Glands Function and Inflammation: A Comprehensive Review by Pietro Bellini, Francesco Dondi, Carlo Cappelli, Elisa Gatta, Davide Lombardi, Claudio Casella, Riccardo Morandi, Gianluca Viganò, Luca Camoni, Michela Cossandi, Valentina Zilioli, Francesco Bertagna

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ANTIPLATELET TREATMENT IN ST ELEVATION ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME UNDER REAL CLINICAL CIRCUMSTANCES: THE DYNAMICS OF THROMBOCYTE FUNCTION by L. I. Malinova, N. V. Furman, P. V. Dolotovskaya, N. F. Puchinian, I. Yu. Radaeva

“…Aim. To evaluate the dynamics of thrombocyte functional activity (TFA) under antiplatelet treatment conditions which include the branded, and generic compounds as well, in ST elevation acute coronary syndrome patients (STEACS) in routine clinical practice.Material and methods. …”
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Functional Fruit Snacks Enriched with Natural Sources of Fructooligosaccharides: Composition, Bioactive Compounds, Biological Activity, and Consumer Acceptance by Paulina Nowicka, Michalina Marcińczak, Martyna Szydłowska, Aneta Wojdyło

“…This study aimed to develop innovative fruit leather with programmed health-promoting properties, enriched with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) from chicory and Jerusalem artichoke. …”
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Association between white blood cell counts and the efficacy on cognitive function after rTMS intervention in schizophrenia by Suzhen Ye, Bailing Wang, Heling Sui, Meihong Xiu, Fengchun Wu

“…Abstract rTMS has shown some effect in improving cognitive functions in patients with schizophrenia. However, these findings were controversial, and specific mechanisms of action and optimal therapeutic parameters still require further investigation. …”
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Use of the Dexamethasone-Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone Test to Assess Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Eman A. Hasan, David S. Jessop, Lynsey L. Power, Paul T. Monk, John R. Kirwan

“…Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis function may be abnormal in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Association between monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and thyroid function: a cross-sectional study by Lingling Zeng, Suyun Yang

“…Abstract This study aimed to explore the association between the Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio (MHR) and thyroid function in adults. …”
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Effectiveness of One-Time Self-Massage Using a Foam Roller in Reducing Functional Limitations of the Musculoskeletal System by Dariusz Boguszewski, Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk

“…Introduction: Foam rolling is becoming one of the most popular treatments performed to prevent injuries in sport.Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a single-session, self-massage with a roller on functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system.Material and methods: The study included 101 persons (69 women and 32 men) aged 19 to 23. …”
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CORRELATION OF STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OF LEFT VENTRICLE WITH AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING DATA IN PATIENTS WITH ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION by O. M. Khromtsova, M. V. Arkhipov

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Exploring Neural Signaling Patterns and Their Physiological Origins in Fibromyalgia by Means of Functional MRI Guided by a Review of the Literature by Mara Will, Patrick W. Stroman

“…Background/Objectives: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition that includes symptoms of hyperalgesia and has an unknown etiology. This study aimed to further investigate the underlying neural signaling mechanisms and their relation to observed blood oxygenation-level dependent (BOLD) signal increases at the onset of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) runs. …”
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Service charge-based benefit function in the multi microgrids by creating optimal coalition and employing demand response programs by Ramin Pouyan, Mohammad Tolou Askari, Meysam Amirahmadi, Vahid Ghods

“…In this work, the main function is defined as total benefits of MGs. In the benefit function, service charge costs are considered. …”
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Stubble Management Plays a Greater Role than Tillage Practice in Shaping Soil Microbiome Structure and Function by Chang Xu, Ruey Toh, Jishun Li, Yi Zhou, Matthew D. Denton

“…Tillage and stubble management play crucial roles in conservation agriculture, exerting a considerable influence on soil properties. This study aims to focus on the gaps in our understanding of how tillage and stubble management interact to affect the taxonomic and functional structure of the soil microbiome. …”
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THE ENSURING FUNCTIONAL INTERCHANGEABILITY WHEN FORMING THE CONTROL COMPLEX OF INDICATORS OF THE INITIAL CONDITION OF THE CONSUMER OF SPORTS AND IMPROVING SERVICES by A. S. Khorloohiyn, P. S. Serenkov, V. M. Romanchack

“…One of key elements of an engineering component quality management system of process of provision of sports and improving services in gyms is the subsystem of diagnostics of physical client state. The aim of the study was to increase in efficiency of functioning of a quality management system of process of provision of sports and improving services in gyms due to development of techniques of incorrect estimation of the initial client state.The task of formation of a complex of indices of the initial status by criterion of necessary informtiveness is formulated. …”
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ON THE ISSUE OF CENSORSHIP: THE CONCEPT, THE SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO THE STUDY, HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE FUNCTIONING OF CENSORSHIP ON THE TERRITORY OF BELARUS IN THE PERIOD OF 1905 –... by Tsumarava Elena Petrovna

“…The censorship apparatus is part of censorship and functions as a state regulatory body. From the standpoint of a systematic approach, the author perceives censorship as a system with many compo-nents, interrelations between them, its own structure, internal and external environment, equilibrium and non-equilibrium states. …”
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Influence of Manual Therapy and Stretching Exercises on Mobility Status and Pulmonary Function Tests Among Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis by Daniel Szewczyk, Teresa Sadura-Sieklucka, Beata Tarnacka, Tomasz Targowski

“…As a consequence of these dysfunctions, the lungs of patients work in abnormal conditions, impairing their functioning.Objectives: The aim of the study is assessing the impact of rehabilitation among patients with AS on functional and respiratory parameters.Material and methods: The study comprised 45 patients divided into two groups. …”
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Plantar Pressure Distribution among Older Persons with Different Types of Foot and Its Correlation with Functional Reach Distance by Aisyah Mohd Said, Maria Justine, Haidzir Manaf

“…Changes in biomechanical structures of human foot are common in the older person, which may lead to alteration of foot type and plantar pressure distribution. We aimed to examine how foot type affects the plantar pressure distribution and to determine the relationship between plantar pressure distribution and functional reach distance in older persons. …”
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