Association between functional disability and depressive symptoms among older adults in rural China: a cross-sectional study by Hong Ding, Jian Rong, Xueqin Wang, Yanhong Ge, Guimei Chen

“…Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between functional disability and depressive symptoms, focusing on whether an interaction exists between functional disability, demographic characteristics and depressive symptoms among older adults in rural China.Design A cross-sectional study using multistage, stratified random sampling.Setting Data from 18 villages in Anhui Province of China between January to July 2018.Participants 3491 Chinese participants aged 60 and over.Primary and secondary outcome measures The 30-item Geriatric Depression Scale and WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 were used to evaluate depressive symptoms and functional disability, respectively. …”
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Optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis for obtaining antioxidant hydrolysates from pumpkin seed protein: Improvement of the physicochemical, structural and functional properties by Mehvish Habib, Sakshi Singh, Entesar Hanan, Kulsum Jan, Khalid Bashir

“…Plant-derived proteins are increasingly recognized as sustainable substitutes for animal-based proteins; however, their broader application in foods and nutraceuticals is often constrained by limited functional and bioactive properties. The present study aimed to optimize the enzymatic hydrolysis of pumpkin seed protein isolate (PSPI) to generate bioactive pumpkin seed protein hydrolysate (PSPH) with superior antioxidant activity and improved functional characteristics. …”
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Correlation between infection of herpes virus family and liver function parameters: a population-based cross-sectional study by Yali Cui, Xiaocui Huang, Xia Wang, Yingying Li, Chao Tang, Hong Wang, Yongmei Jiang

“…Conclusions: Seropositivity to herpes virus family was correlated with abnormal liver function parameters across years of age. Clinicians should aim to protect the liver function of children infected with herpes viruses. …”
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Nesplora Ice Cream test: a normative study of a virtual reality-based executive function assessment in adults by Fidel Rebón-Ortiz, Fidel Rebón-Ortiz, Débora Areces, Miguel Saura-Carrasco, Claudia Flores, Celestino Rodríguez, Unai Díaz-Orueta, Unai Díaz-Orueta, Gema Climent, Irene Alice Chicchi Giglioli

“…This study aims to establish normative data for participants aged 17 to 80 who completed the Nesplora Ice Cream test, a virtual reality tool designed to assess executive functions. …”
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Assessment of serum BDNF levels in complex rehabilitation of patients with ischemic stroke using traditional approaches to the restoration of motor functions by S. D. Kazakov, E. S. Koroleva, N. G. Brazovskaya, A. A. Zaytsev, S. A. Ivanova, V. M. Alifirova

“…Aim. To assess the relationship between changes in serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level, regression of motor deficiency, and restoration of functional activity in patients with ischemic stroke after stage II of medical rehabilitation.Materials and methods. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF DIASTOLIC FUNCTION OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE, INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS AND EXERCISE TOLERANCE IN CHD PATIENTS TAKING BISOPROLOL AND IVABRADINE by G. I. Khairutdinova, G. V. Babushkina

“…Aim. To assess the parameters of the left ventricle diastolic function, intima-media thickness, exercise tolerance in stable angina and CHF I-III FC (NYHA) with sinus rhythm and HR >70 bpm; with the signs of diastolic dysfunction of I type and EF >50% taking bisoprolol and ivabradine (Coraxan®, Les Laboratories Servier, France).Material and methods. …”
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Association of plasma levels of Sestrin2 with adiposity and metabolic function indices in healthy and diabetic subjects from Qatar Biobank by Muhammad Ammar Zahid, Shahenda Salah Abdelsalam, Hicham Raïq, Hanan H. Abunada, Aijaz Parray, Abdelali Agouni

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Effects of traditional Chinese exercise on lung function and mental health in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuning Liu, Debin Xu

“…These limitations highlight the need for complementary nonpharmacological interventions. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) in improving lung function and mental health among patients with COPD.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across several databases: CNKI (1979–2024), Wanfang (1998–2024), PubMed (1966–2024), the Cochrane Library (1999–2024), and Web of Science (1961–2024), up to September 2024, to gather all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studies that evaluated the effects of TCE as the primary intervention for patients with COPD. …”
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The Response of the Functional Traits of <i>Phragmites australis</i> and <i>Bolboschoenus planiculmis</i> to Water and Saline–Alkaline Stresses by Lili Yang, Yanjing Lou, Zhanhui Tang

“…The study aimed to evaluate how these factors influence the functional traits of <i>P. australis</i> and <i>B. planiculmis</i>. …”
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Comparison of diaphragmatic breathing exercises and incentive spirometry on the functional status of heart failure patients: a randomized controlled trial by Amirhossein Nasirmoghadas, Fateme Monjazebi, Malihe Nasiri, Aydin Feyzi, Fariba Borhani

“…This study aimed to determine the impact of breathing exercises on fatigue severity, dyspnea, and functional classification in HF patients. …”
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Therapeutic validity and effectiveness of preoperative exercise on functional recovery after joint replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Thomas J Hoogeboom, Ellen Oosting, Johanna E Vriezekolk, Cindy Veenhof, Petra C Siemonsma, Rob A de Bie, Cornelia H M van den Ende, Nico L U van Meeteren

“…<h4>Background</h4>Our aim was to develop a rating scale to assess the therapeutic validity of therapeutic exercise programmes. …”
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Exploring Peripheral and Respiratory Muscle Weakness and Functional Impairments in ICU Patients: Insights From a Resource-Constrained Setting by Shanita Chhiba, M Phyiso, Susan D. Hanekom, PhD, Alison R. Lupton-Smith, PhD

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Serum indicators in functional high-risk multiple myeloma patients undertaking proteasome inhibitors therapy: a retrospective study by Linquan Zhan, Dai Yuan, Xueling Ge, Mei Ding, Jianhong Wang, Xiangxiang Zhou, Xin Wang

“…Patients progressing within 12 months were recently categorized with functional high-risk (FHR), which could not be clarified by existing genetic risk factors, with poor outcomes. …”
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Left Ventricular Global Function Index: A Potential Predictor of Mortality and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in NSTEMI Patients by Mesut Karatas, Cengiz Sabanoglu, Kader Eliz Sahin, Ibrahim Halil Inanc

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The prognostic value of Left Ventricular Global Function Index (LVGFI) in chronic cardiovascular diseases is well-documented; however, limited evidence exists for its utility in non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). …”
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Achievement of minimal clinically important difference in shoulder function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Yumi Kubo, Naoyuki Kubo, Kotaro Yamakado

“…Purpose: Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a surgical procedure to relieve pain and improve shoulder function. This study aimed to investigate the percentage of patients achieving a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score following RSA and to examine factors associated with MCID achievement. …”
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Shotgun sequence-based metataxonomic and predictive functional profiles of Pe poke, a naturally fermented soybean food of Myanmar. by Jyoti Prakash Tamang, Pynhunlang Kharnaior, Priyambada Pariyar, Namrata Thapa, Ni Lar, Khin Si Win, Ae Mar, Nyo Nyo

“…The present study was aimed to profile the whole microbial community structure and their predictive gene functionality of pe poke samples prepared in different fermentation periods viz. 3 day (3ds), 4 days (4ds), 5 days (5ds) and sun-dried sample (Sds). …”
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The impact of reduced skeletal muscle mass at stroke onset on 3-month functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients. by Kyong Young Kim, Seunguk Jung, Eun Bin Cho, Tae-Won Yang, Seung Joo Kim, Hyunsung Kim, Sunhye Jung

“…Although most studies focus on sarcopenia developing during stroke rehabilitation, the impact of sarcopenia present at the onset of acute ischemic stroke remains underexplored. This study aims to evaluate the effect of RMM at stroke onset on 3-month functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.…”
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Exploring injury profiles in professional football: evidence from a five-year study and the role of the functional movement screen by Ahmet Bayrak

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to examine the injury profile of a professional football team over five consecutive seasons and assess the predictive value of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), offering insights to optimize injury prevention strategies in professional football. …”
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The Possibilities of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Reflect Functional and Structural Graft Changes 1 Year After Kidney Transplantation by Andrejus Bura, Gintare Stonciute-Balniene, Laura Velickiene, Inga Arune Bumblyte, Ruta Vaiciuniene, Antanas Jankauskas

“…T1 mapping by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as a promising method to assess renal structure and function. This study aimed to determine the potential of MRI as a diagnostic tool for evaluating graft function and structural changes in kidney grafts 1 year after transplantation. …”
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Effects of antioxidant nutrients on muscle mass, strength and function in COPD patients: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Qinman He, Pan Yang, Ye Wang, Wanmei Xu, Yi Feng, Fei Xie, Guixiang Xu

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To comprehensively investigate the effects of antioxidant nutrients on muscle mass, strength and function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.…”
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