Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Vision Disability among the Elderly in Malaysia: Findings from National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018 by Muhammad Solihin Rezali, Nor’ Ain Ab Wahab, Norhafizah Sahril, Muhd Hafizuddin Taufik Ramli, Nik Adilah Shahein, Ying Ying Chan, Nur Liana Ab Majid, Mohd Hasnan Ahmad, Mohd Shaiful Azlan Kassim

“…The Washington Group Extended Question Set on Functioning (WG ES-F) was used to determine the vision disability. …”
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Effects of adding a kind of compound bio-enzyme to the diet on the production performance, serum immunity, and intestinal health of Pekin ducks by Yuxiao Li, Jie Zhou, Tong Guo, Huiya Zhang, Chang Cao, Yingjie Cai, Jiqiao Zhang, Tao Li, Jianqin Zhang

“…The use of bio-enzyme as feed additives holds significant potential. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a kind of compound bio-enzyme supplementation (the main functional components are probiotics and astragalus polysaccharides) on the production performance, serum immunity, and intestinal health of Pekin ducks. …”
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Comparative transcriptomics analysis of the Oleidesulfovibrio alaskensis G20 biofilms grown on copper and polycarbonate surfaces by Priya Saxena, Dipayan Samanta, Payal Thakur, Vinoj Gopalakrishnan, Rajesh K. Sani

“…This study presents a comparative transcriptomic analysis of Oleidesulfovibrio alaskensis G20 biofilms grown on copper and polycarbonate surfaces, aimed at elucidating their differential responses at the molecular level. …”
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The Effects of Hot Spring Aquatic Exercise for 4 Weeks on Lower Extremity Strength and Balance Ability in Individuals With Nonspecific Knee Pain by Ki-Song Kim, Tae-Hyeong Kim, Jong-Min Woo, Sunhee Lee, Hana Yu, In-Cheol Jeon

“…It can improve muscle strength and balance, enhancing overall functional mobility. Objects: This study aims to examine the muscle strength of knee flexion, knee extension, dor-siflexion, and plantar flexion, as well as to investigate static and dynamic balance in middle-aged females after performing hot spring aquatic exercise for 4 weeks. …”

Vocal brain development in infants of mothers with serious mental illness (CAPRI-Voc): study protocol by Kathryn M Abel, Chen Zhao, Rebecca Elliott, Matthias Pierce, Holly Hope, Lucy Stibbs-Eaton, Catherine Hodgson, Adekeye Kolade, Jennifer Crowell, Jessica Gemignani, Alya Elmadih, Darragh Downey

“…Both cohorts of infants will undergo functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) brain imaging at three time points: 9, 12 and 18 months to explore differences between cohorts in their neural responses to vocal stimuli in our language paradigm. …”
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Robot-Assisted Approach to Diabetes Care Consultations: Enhancing Patient Engagement and Identifying Therapeutic Issues by Yuya Asada, Tomomi Horiguchi, Kunimasa Yagi, Mako Komatsu, Ayaka Yamashita, Ren Ueta, Naoto Yamaaki, Mikifumi Shikida, Shuichi Nishio, Michiko Inagaki

“…Patient feedback was collected through a 17-item questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale (evaluating functionality, impressions, and effects). Additionally, a five-item questionnaire was used to assess whether the programme helped patients reflect on the key therapeutic domains of diabetes knowledge, diet, exercise, medications, and blood glucose control. …”
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Statistical analysis and machine learning of TMS-induced MEPs for predicting poststroke motor impairment and performance by Chun-Ren Phang, Shintaro Uehara, Sachiko Kodera, Akiko Yuasa, Shin Kitamura, Yohei Otaka, Akimasa Hirata

“…However, there is limited evidence regarding the relationship between MEP waveforms, post-stroke motor impairment, and functional performance. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of inter-trial correlation (ITC), a novel metric reflecting waveform consistency, along with MEP amplitude and resting motor threshold (rMT), in estimating post-stroke motor outcomes. …”
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Unraveling the complex genetic landscape of OTOF-related hearing loss: a deep dive into cryptic variants and haplotype phasing by Pei-Hsuan Lin, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Yu-Ting Chiang, Chang-Han Ho, Yue-Sheng Lu, Jacob Shu-Jui Hsu, Yen-Fu Cheng, Shih-Feng Tsai, Chuan-Jen Hsu, Pei-Lung Chen, Chen-Chi Wu

“…The integration of advanced sequencing technologies, predictive algorithms, and functional validation assays will improve the accuracy of molecular diagnosis and inform personalized treatment strategies for individuals with DFNB9. …”
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Identification of core noncoding RNA-associated competing endogenous RNA networks in renal fibrosis via whole-transcriptome sequencing by Yizhen Chen, Meng Cheng, Rong Dai, Weili Wang, Yonghao Sang, Liuting Wei, Yilin Gao, Wei Zhang, Yiping Wang, Lei Zhang

“…Enrichment analysis was performed to explore potential functions.Results Sequencing analysis revealed significant dysregulation of ncRNAs in all models compared to the normal group. …”
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Main circulating CD8⁺ T cell subsets in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by S. S. Benevolenskaya, I. V. Kudriavtsev, M. K. Serebriakova, A. A. Rubinstein, E. S. Kuvardin, I. N. Grigor’yeva, D. B. Aliev, D. B. Zammoeva, D. B. Motorin, A. S. Golovkin, O. V. Kalinina, S. V. Lapin, I. Z. Gaydukova, A. L. Maslyanskiy, E. K. Gaydukova

“…While Tc1, Tc17, Tc17.1, Tfc subsets probably have regulatory functions…”
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Using the PET/CT radiotracer [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-mDesmo to target V1b receptors and localize corticotropinoma in Cushing’s disease by Somit Pandey, Rama Walia, Gurvinder Kaur, Kumud Pandav, Imran Rather, Nivedita Rana, Sushant Sahoo, Bhagwant Rai Mittal, Jaya Shukla

“…Accurate detection of these tumors remains challenging. This study aims to develop and evaluate a corticotropinoma specific radiopharmaceutical, [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-mDesmo, that targets the V1b receptor for both anatomical and functional identification of corticotropinomas. …”
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Artistic Documentary in the Context of Cultural Dialogue and the Expression of a New Nature of Historical Self-knowledge by S.R. Gevorgyan, V.S. Karapetyan, M.M. Ispiryan, A.V. Galstyan, A.G. Marianna, Ye.Zh. Mnatsakanyan, S.A. Margaryan

“…This research examines the primary functions of artistic documentary within historical-cultural contexts, analyzing the portrayal of characters, thoughts, judgments, and emotional states through the lens of ontological philosophy. …”
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Circulating Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, and Treg Levels in Aortic Dissection Patients by Jing Ye, Yuan Wang, Zhen Wang, Qingwei Ji, Ying Huang, Tao Zeng, Haiying Hu, Di Ye, Jun Wan, Yingzhong Lin

“…Previous studies demonstrated that the subsets of CD4+ T helper (Th) cells are closely related to vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis and hypertension. This study is aimed at investigating the circulating Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, and Treg levels in aortic dissection (AD) patients. …”
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Single‐Center Evaluation of the Myval Balloon‐Expandable Transcatheter Heart Valve: A Follow‐Up Study: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Mohammadreza Baay, Ata Firouzi, MohammadHossein MozafaryBazargany, Amir Azimi, Armin Elahifar, Mohammad Javad Alemzadeh‐Ansari, Zahra Hosseini, Seifollah Abdi, Amineh Safairad, Peyman Bashghareh, Ehsan Khalilipur

“…The New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class showed significant improvement from baseline to discharge (p < 0.0001). …”
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Influence of altitudes and development stages on the chemical composition and antioxidant capacity of Andean blackberries (Rubus glaucus Benth) by Mabel Guevara-Terán, Mabel Guevara-Terán, Eduardo Tejera, Wilson Vásquez-Castillo, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Ana M. González-Paramás, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José M. Alvarez-Suarez

“…Overall, our findings highlight the high functional value of this fruit, supporting its health-protective effects when consumed regularly, either as fresh fruit or in nutraceutical form.…”
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Sarcopenic Obesity in Adult Patients: Prevalence and Risk Factors by Sana Khamassi, Fatma Boukhayatia, Haifa Abdesselem, Emna Bornaz, Kamilia Ounaissa, Houda Bouhajja, Awatef Kacem, Amel Gammoudi, Rahma Mahjoub, Emna Talbi, Henda Jamoussi, Chiraz Amrouche

“…The assessment of the impact of SO revealed that it was associated with osteoarthritis ( P  < .0001), functional disability ( P  = .001) and obesity-specific quality of life impairment ( P  < .0001). …”
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Genome-wide identification and analysis of the WRKY gene family in Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) and their response to drought, salt, and alkali stress by Wenxiang Li, Yinuo Yan, Yanxia Liang, Shiyao Yue, Yaling Liu, Feng Yuan, Mengrong Xu, Dengxia Yi, Jun Li, Yan Zhao, Lili Nan, Wenbo Jiang

“…Protein association network analysis using STRING suggested that OvWRKY89 is functionally associated with five other WRKY proteins and four stress-related proteins. …”
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<i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> Alleviates <i>Clostridium perfringens</i>-Induced Intestinal Injury in Mice Model by Modulating Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Cecal Microbial–Metabolic... by Yifan Zhong, Meiting Zhang, Haocheng Xu, Xiaorong Yu, Yashi Hu, Yangyi Xu, Xiao Xiao, Caimei Yang

“…This work provides new insights into the application of <i>B. licheniformis</i> as a functional microbial feed additive in livestock disease prevention.…”
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Prevalence and screening of hemoglobinopathies and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in Yemeni blood donors by Mohammed A.W. Almorish, Ahmed M. E. Elkhalifa, Elsharif. A. Bazie, Elsadig Mohamed Ahmed, Isameldin Mohamed Abdalla Hamad, Omer M. Aburaida, Rabei M. Elbadry, Yasir S. Kaloda, Tarig Babikir Algak Khalid

“…Various tests were performed, including complete blood count (CBC), serum ferritin, sickling test, G6PD assay, NESTROF test and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).Results The prevalence of hematological abnormalities among blood donors reached 68.9%, with functional RBC abnormalities at 51.9%, leukopenia at 10.4%, thrombocytosis at 1.9%, and thrombocytopenia at 4.7%. …”
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Unveiling the molecular mechanisms of γ-polyglutamic acid-mediated drought tolerance in cotton through transcriptomic and physiological analyses by Ziyu Wang, Xin Zhang, Yunhao Liusui, Wanwan Fu, Aixia Han, Dongmei Zhao, Jisheng Yue, Yongfeng Tu, Jingbo Zhang, Yanjun Guo

“…Results This study aims to elucidate the role of the plant biostimulant γ-PGA in the response of cotton to drought stress. …”
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