Association of the Ratio of Second to Fourth Digit Length and Phthalate Exposure With Sexual Function in Japanese Men Seeking Fertility Treatment by Kazumitsu Yamasaki, Masahiro Uchida, Yuki Mizuno, Teruaki Iwamoto, Shoko Konishi

“…Sexual dysfunction, which is increasingly recognized as a cause of male infertility, may be influenced by environmental factors such as phthalic acid diesters (phthalates) and prenatal androgen exposure. This study aimed to investigate the association between male sexual function and recent exposure to phthalates and prenatal testosterone. …”
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Features the interaction of functional and metabolic remodeling of myocardium in comorbid course of ischemic heart disease and 2 type diabetes mellitus by Sergey A. Afanasiev, Dina S. Kondratieva, Margarita V. Egorova, Shamil D. Akhmedov, Olesya V. Budnikova, Sergey V. Popov

“…The contractility dysfunction of cardiomyocytes is determined by a change in the levels of sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+-ATPase and energetic supply of the cardiomyocytes. Aims: To study the features of functional remodeling of the heart muscle in coronary heart disease with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) depend on the level of Ca2+-ATPase and the activity of enzymes involved in energy metabolism. …”
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Elamipretide enhances post-thaw rooster sperm quality by mitigating oxidative stress and optimizing mitochondrial function during cryopreservation by Abouzar Najafi, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Ramin Farhadi, Shorsh Hussein Bapir

“…Mitochondrial activity peaked at 9 µmol/L (60.21 ± 1.92), reflecting enhanced cell vitality and function. However, the effects were diminished at 12 µmol/L, indicating toxicity at higher concentrations. …”
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Gaussian Q Function Approximation in Wireless Communication System’s Design: A Gradient-Based Optimization Approach by Leuva Bhumika Ranchhodbhai, Dharmendra Sadhwani

“…This paper proposes a novel iterative gradient-based optimization approach aimed at achieving more precise and streamlined approximations for the Gaussian Q function—an essential element in communication system’s design. …”
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Effects of treadmill training on motor function balance and spasticity reduction in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized clinical trail by Rizwan Ullah, Hifza Arif, Sajjal Naeem Gul, Waqas Farooq, Osama Faisal, Sheeraz Ali

“…Treadmill training has emerged as a promising therapeutic intervention aimed at enhancing these impairments. Objective: To evaluate the effects of treadmill training on motor function, balance, and Spasticity in Spastic CP children Methods: The randomized control trial was conducted at Helping Hand Comprehensive Physical Rehab Centre, Lower Dir, from June 2024 to January 2025. …”
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Interaction between maternal and offspring diet to impair vascular function and oxidative balance in high fat fed male mice. by Christopher Torrens, Priya Ethirajan, Kimberley D Bruce, Felino R A Cagampang, Richard C M Siow, Mark A Hanson, Christopher D Byrne, Giovanni E Mann, Geraldine F Clough

“…<h4>Aims</h4>To determine the impact of maternal and post-weaning consumption of a high fat diet on endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation and redox regulation in adult male mouse offspring.…”
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The relationship between social support, cognitive function and activities of daily living in older people: a cross-sectional study by Man Feng, Man Feng, Jinxiu Li, Fen Xie, Zhengying Chen

“…Social support plays a crucial role in maintaining their health, as higher levels of support are associated with better quality of life, while inadequate support can negatively affect cognitive function, and ADL. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support, cognitive function, and activities of daily living (ADL) in older people.MethodsBetween 2022 and 2023, 1,600 older people were selected for the survey using a multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling method. …”
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Low-dose radiation ameliorates doxorubicin-induced renal injury via reducing oxidative stress and protecting mitochondrial function. by Mengmeng Chen, Kang He, Kai Wang, Yibo Cai, Zhaohui Ying, Xueting Li, Yating Liu, Liting Xiang, Pingping Yang, Hongjuan Wu, Jian Jiang

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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Flour from the Wild Edible Mushroom Termitomyces heimii Natarajan Harvested in Côte d’Ivoire by Edmond Ahipo Due, Koffi Djary Michel, Yolande Dogore Digbeu

“…The present study was aimed at evaluating the proximate composition and functional properties of T. heimii flour for further food products formulation. …”
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Effects of an Exercise Programme on Functional Capacity, Body Composition and Risk of Falls in Patients with Cirrhosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. by Eva Román, Cristina García-Galcerán, Teresa Torrades, Silvia Herrera, Ana Marín, Maite Doñate, Edilmar Alvarado-Tapias, Jorge Malouf, Laura Nácher, Ricard Serra-Grima, Carlos Guarner, Juan Cordoba, German Soriano

“…These variables could improve with exercise. The aim was to study the effects of moderate exercise on functional capacity, body composition and risk of falls in patients with cirrhosis. …”
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Not so healthy, not so comfortable: Health anxiety in people living with HIV and its relationship to quality of life and psychosocial functioning by Nazim Yildiz, Utku Nayki, Bilgul Mete, Kubra Fadiloglu, Ali Ihsan Nergiz, Nese Kocabasoglu

“…Thus, it’s thought that health anxiety may be high in these individuals. We aim to determine the levels of health anxiety in PLWH and its relation with quality of life and psychosocial functioning. …”
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The Effectiveness of an App-Based Fitness Program on Self-Perceived Physical Functioning in Older Adults: Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial by Siegfried Eisenberg, Birgit Trukeschitz

“…ObjectiveIn this study, we aimed to investigate whether a newly developed app-based physical activity program improves self-perceived physical functioning or at least prevents a functional decline in older adults. …”
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THE EFFECT OF COMBINED ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY ON THE BASIC PARAMETERS OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE MYOCARDIUM STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME A... by V. V. Skibitskiy, A. V. Fendrikova, N. E. Pykhalova

“…Aim. To study the effect of combined antihypertensive therapy on the basic parameters of the left ventricle (LV) myocardium structure and function in women with arterial hypertension (HT), metabolic syndrome (MS) and hypothyroidism. …”
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River-sourced Cladophora glomerata macroalgal biomass as a more sustainable and functional feed raw material for growing rabbits by Monika Nutautaitė, Asta Racevičiūtė-Stupelienė, Saulius Bliznikas, Alius Pockevičius, Vilma Vilienė

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Serial Examination of Platelet Function Tests Might Predict Prognosis of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke—A Cohort Study by Hsin-Ju Ho, Li-Ching Wu, Yu-Wei Chen

“…However, identifying nonresponders to therapy remains a clinical challenge. The study aimed to assess the prognostic value of serial Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA)-100 measurements and hematological ratios in AIS patients. …”
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Serum Anticholinergic Activity and Cognitive and Functional Adverse Outcomes in Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature. by Mohammed Saji Salahudeen, Te-Yuan Chyou, Prasad S Nishtala

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Studies have reported associations between serum anticholinergic activity (SAA) and decline in cognitive performance, delirium, and functional impairment. The aim of this meta-analysis was to explore and quantify associations between SAA and adverse cognitive and functional outcomes in older people.…”
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Influence of obstructive disorders of external respiration function on the life quality of cardiac surgery patients before surgery and physical therapy by V. V. Vitomskyi, K. M. Al-Hawamdeh

“…Aim. To investigate the impact of obstructive disorders of external respiratory function on the life quality of cardiac surgery patients at the beginning of an inpatient physical therapy program. …”
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Notch2 improves granulosa cell functions in premature ovarian failure by activating the Wnt2/β-catenin pathway by Xia Liang, Nina Li, Senyan Wu

“…We aimed to investigate whether Notch2 improves GC functions in premature ovarian failure (POF) by activating the Wnt2/β-catenin pathway. …”
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Different tightening schemes in thread-drawing therapy and their effects on anal function recovery in patients with high simple anal fistula by Pengfei Zhao, Lifang Wang, Qian Song, Shili Yuan, Dongmei Yang, Yao Liu, Tao Zhang

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to compare the effects of different tightening schemes in thread-drawing therapy on the recovery of anal function in patients with high simple anal fistulas after treatment.MethodsOne hundred patients with high simple anal fistulas who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into four groups of 25 patients each. …”
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Eye tracking-based dual task in rehabilitation of motor and cognitive function in post-stroke patients: a literature review by Marcella Sugianto, Yuda Zhou, Jifang Qiu

“…Stroke often leads to significant impairments in motor function, cognitive processing, and visual fields, necessitating the development of effective rehabilitation strategies. …”
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