Understanding oncological and sexual function outcomes with gynaecological organ preserving cystectomy in women with bladder cancer; a systematic review by Rebecca Martin, Harriet Wylie, Charlotte Moss, Shaista Hafeez, Pardeep Kumar, Anne Marie Rafferty, Mieke Van Hemelrijck

“…Abstract Introduction and Objectives Cystectomy for bladder cancer (BC) in women involves removing gynaecological organs and the anterior vaginal wall, significantly impacting sexual function (SF). Gynaecological organ‐preserving cystectomy (GOPC) aims to minimise toxicity, but limited studies assess its impact. …”
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Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Upper Limbs in Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review by Alfredo Lerín-Calvo, Juan José Fernández-Pérez, Raúl Ferrer-Peña, Aitor Martín-Odriozola

“…Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) are established interventions to enhance upper limb motor function (ULMF) in people with stroke (PwS). …”
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FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE MICROCIRCULATION OF THE SKIN ACCORDING TO LASER DOPPLER FLOWMETRY IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WHO UNDERWENT CARDIOEMBOLIC STROKE by I. A. Zolotovskaya, I. L. Davydkin, A. A. Fedorovich, O. M. Drapkina

“…Aim. To evaluate the features of blood flow at the level of the microcirculatory bed of the skin (MC) in the conditions of comorbid pathology and increased coagulation potential of the blood in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Material and methods. …”
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Functional effects of preserving the intercostobrachial nerve and the lateral thoracic vein during axillary dissection in breast cancer conservative surgery by Ivanović Nebojša, Granić Miroslav, Ranđelović Tomislav, Bilanović Dragoljub, Đukanović Blagoje, Ristić Nataša, Babić Darko

“…Background/Aim. Conventional axillary dissection in breast cancer surgery implicates the section of the neurovascular elements passing through the dissected tissue: the intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) and lateral thoracic vein (LTV). …”
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Effect of Physical Treatments on Functional Properties of Whey and Soy Protein Isolates in Oleogel Production Through Foam Template Method by Mojtaba Saneei, Sayed Amir Hossein Goli, Hajar Shekarchizadeh, Mehdi Rahimmalek, Antoni Szumny

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Industrial production and functional profiling of probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici 72 N for potential use as a swine feed additive by Nay Zin Myo, Ratchnida Kamwa, Benjamas Khurajog, Pawiya Pupa, Wandee Sirichokchatchawan, David J. Hampson, Nuvee Prapasarakul

“…Abstract This study aimed to achieve industrial-scale production of the Thai native swine-derived probiotic strain Pediococcus acidilactici 72 N (P72N) using a cost-effective, food-grade modified medium, and to assess the efficacy of this medium by evaluating the probiotic’s functional characteristics and metabolomic profile. …”
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Effects of Particulate Matter Exhaust on Functional Parameters of Organ Systems and Reactive Oxygen Species: A Cross-Sectional Study by Manjula Shivanagappa, SS Malini, Thanmayi Mahadeshwara Prasad, D. R. Mahadeshwara Prasad

“…We aimed to study the variation in inflammatory cellular components and oxidative stress markers among exposures along with the variation in functional parameters of the organs involved in detoxifying these nanoparticles, the renal and hepatic system.Methods: After the ethical clearance from Institutional Ethical Committee, IHEC-UOM No. 123PhD/2016-17, a cross-sectional study was undertaken in Molecular Reproductive and Human Genetics Lab, Manasa Gangothri, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India during 2015-2019, among 500 male garage workers of age group 18-60years with history of exposure for 6-8 hours a day without using any protective aids during work, for past 6-12 years and 300 controls, who live in areas where they were sparsely exposed. …”
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The Effect of Glibenclamide on the Functional Activity of К_ATP Channels of Cerebral Arteries in Rats with Streptozotocin Diabetes Mellitus by I. B. Sokolova, G. I. Lobov

“…However, its effects on cerebral circulation have been studied very little. A decrease in the functional activity of KATP channels due to their blocking by glibenclamide against the background of developed endothelial dysfunction may lead to impaired cerebral circulation (especially at the microcirculatory level) and promote remodeling of the vascular network.AIM: To evaluate the effect of glibenclamide on the reactivity of cerebral arteries in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus (STZ-T2DM).TASKS: 1. …”
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Multi-atlas ensemble graph neural network model for major depressive disorder detection using functional MRI data by Nojod M. Alotaibi, Areej M. Alhothali, Manar S. Ali

“…Specifically, we constructed an ensemble model by combining functional connectivity features from multiple brain region segmentation atlases to capture brain complexity and detect distinct features more accurately than single atlas-based models. …”
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Functional T cell response to COVID-19 vaccination with or without natural infection with SARS-CoV-2 in adults and children by Evana Akhtar, Rakib Ullah Kuddusi, Md. Tanvir Talukder, Md. Jakarea, Md. Ahsanul Haq, Md. Shamim Hossain, Maya Vandenent, Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Rashid U. Zaman, Abdur Razzaque, Protim Sarker, Rubhana Raqib

“…Limited information is available on how cellular immunity is modulated by COVID-19 vaccination and prior infection, and whether it is differentially modulated in children compared to adults. Here, we aimed to compare COVID-19 vaccine-induced functional T cell response between adults and children with and without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Autonomic nervous system in pregnant women under martial law: the impact of forced relocation and stress on the functioning of autonomous regulation by M.Y. Malachynska

“…Research on this phenomenon among pregnant women who have experienced forced relocation due to military conflict is particularly relevant in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of war-related stress on the functioning of the autonomic nervous system in pregnant women who were relocated to the Lviv region from various parts of Ukraine. …”
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Evaluation of Major Soil Nutrients After the Application of Microbial-Inoculated Acidified Biochar Pellets Using a Sigmoid Function by JooHee Nam, JoungDu Shin, Jae-Yee Choi, SangWon Park, JaeWook Chung, Changyoon Jeong

“…This experiment aimed to investigate nutrient dynamics in soil and compare plant growth responses after treatment with acidified biochar pellets inoculated with microorganisms during Kimchi cabbage cultivation, using a sigmoid function model. …”
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Identification of high-affinity nicotinic acid transporter genes from Verticillium dahliae and functional analysis based on HIGS technology by Yuan Wang, Stephen Kamau, Shenglong Song, Yong Zhang, Xinyu Zhang

“…However, the pathogenic mechanism of V. dahliae is complex and not clearly understood at the moment. This study aimed to identify the high-affinity nicotinic acid transporter genes in V. dahliae. …”
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Therapeutic Benefits in Renal Function, Cardiovascular Risk, and Physical Activity - A Systematic Review by Łukasz Karaban, Tadeusz Kuźnieców, Monika Paszkowska, Klaudia Mularczyk, Michał Borawski, Aleksandra Ciuła, Anna Jakubiak, Joanna Miśkiewicz, Patrycja Znamirowska, Magdalena Kupis

“…Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in these patients, highlighting the importance of therapies that address both glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk. Aim of the study: This paper discusses the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and analyses recent data on their impact on cardiovascular risk, renal function, and interaction with physical activity. …”
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Ultrasound-Based Morphological and Functional Assessment in Male CrossFit Athletes with Unilateral Subacromial Shoulder Pain: An Observational Study by Fabien Guerineau, Ann Cools, Jaime Almazán-Polo, María Dolores Sosa-Reina, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Cristian Baroa-Fernández, Pablo García-Ginés, Ana Román-Franganillo, Ángel González-de-la-Flor

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Cerebellar-cerebral circuits functional connectivity in patients with cognitive impairment after basal ganglia stroke: a pilot study by Lijun Zuo, Xinlong Lan, Yijun Zhou, Hao Liu, Yang Hu, Yongjun Wang, Yongjun Wang, Tao Liu, Zixiao Li, Zixiao Li

“…IntroductionThis study aims to assess the pattern of functional connectivity (FC) between cerebellar subregions, the basal ganglia (BG), and the cortex, and explore the relationship between FC patterns and cognitive function after stroke with BG infarcts.MethodsA total of 39 stroke patients and 29 healthy controls were recruited. …”
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Functional analysis of Parabacteroides distasonis F4: a novel probiotic strain linked to calf growth and rumen fermentation by Xiaoran Feng, Yunlong Liu, Shengyang Xu, Junnan Ma, Hao Yuan, Haixin Wang, Jiachen Hu, Sijie Jin, Shanji Liu, Jin Zhong, Tao Ma, Yan Tu

“…Whole-genome sequencing and pan-genome analysis showed that P. distasonis F4 possesses a core functional potential for carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, with the ability to produce propionate, acetate, and lactate. …”
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Evaluating ovarian function in infertile patients: the combined diagnostic utility of anti-müllerian hormone and angiopoietin-like protein 8 by Chongbo Du, Na Wang, Xiaowen Ma, Yanping Feng, Fang Liu, Yandong Deng, Xiaopu Xie, Yuxiao Zhang

“…Background This study aims to explore the value of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in combination with angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8) in evaluating the ovarian function of infertile patients.Methods A total of 213 infertile patients who sought treatment in our hospital from January 2023 to July 2024 were included. …”
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Personalizing cognitive processing therapy with a case formulation approach to intentionally target impairment in psychosocial functioning associated with PTSD by T.E. Galovski, L.B. McSweeney, R.D.V. Nixon, J.S. Wachen, B.N. Smith, S. Noorbaloochi, D. Vogt, B.L. Niles, S.M. Kehle-Forbes

“…While Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a leading, evidence-based psychotherapy for PTSD, demonstrating substantial efficacy in core symptom reduction, its impact on psychosocial functioning is less well-established. The Personalizing Cognitive Processing Therapy with a Case Formulation Approach (Personalizing Approaches to Therapy: PATh) study aims to enhance CPT by explicitly targeting functional impairments and idiosyncratic challenges to optimal therapy outcomes (COTOs), comparing its efficacy against standard CPT in improving psychosocial functioning, quality of life, well-being, and core PTSD and depression symptoms. …”
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The effect of fasciolosis invasion on the protein-synthesizing function of the liver in cows sensitized by atypical mycobacteria and the influence of corrective fac-tors by O. V. Kuljaba, V. V. Stybel, D. F. Gufrij, B. V. Gutyj, V. S. Pykaliuk, U. M. Vus, Kh. Ya. Leskiv, T. О. Pundiak, T. V. Martyshuk

“…Both domestic and foreign literature also confirm that, alongside fascioliasis in cattle, mycobacteriosis has become widely spread. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the effect of Lipointersil and Cloverm A on the protein-synthesizing function of the liver in cows with experimental fascioliasis sensitized by atypical mycobacteria. …”
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