Acute effects of a single functional neurology session on autonomic modulation in a patient with mild depression: a case report by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Guillermo Escribano-Colmena, Eduardo Navarro-Jiménez, Jorge Rey-Mota

“…Autonomic dysregulation is frequently observed in individuals with psychological distress, including mild depression, anxiety, loneliness, and chronic pain. Functional neurology offers a non-invasive, sensorimotor-based approach aimed at restoring autonomic balance through targeted neural stimulation. …”
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Impacts of Self-Harm Scars on Psychosocial Functioning, Quality of Life, and Recovery in People With Histories of Self-Harm: A Scoping Review by Candyce Linington

“…Since NSSI scars cannot be removed completely, they can affect psychosocial functioning, quality of life, and overall recovery from self-harm, which clinicians must be aware of in practice. …”
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Klotho null mutation leads to retinal degeneration characterized by functional impairment, gliosis, and deposition of amyloid-beta and hyperphosphorylated tau proteins. by Zhi-Jia Chen, Chun-Yen Wu, Fang-Yan Hsiao, Jing-Chun Ma, Gabriel Lai, Han-Hsin Chang, David Pei-Cheng Lin

“…Nevertheless, the aftermath of Klotho function deprivation in the retina has not been detailed. …”
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Comparison of endothelial function in patients with Stage I-II arterial hypertension and stable angina, receiving various bradycardic agents and perindopril by L. L. Kirichenko, A. N. Golosova, S. V. Gatsura, A. P. Korolev, K. V. Ovsyannikov, P. V. Struchkov

“…Aim. To compare endothelial function in patients with Stage I-II arterial hypertension (AH) and Functional Class (FC) II stable angina, receiving either beta-adrenoblocker (metoprolol tartrate) or If channel inhibitor (ivabradine), combined with perindopril.Material and methods. …”
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The Role of Motility Impairment in the Pathogenesis of Functional Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Modern Possibilities for Their Treatment (Resolution of an Expert Coun... by I. V. Maev, A. S. Trukhmanov, A. A. Sheptulin, V. I. Simanenkov, S. R. Abdulhakov, N. A. Agafonova, V. A. Akhmedov, T. A. Ilchishina, M. G. Ipatova, O. V. Krapivnaya, Yu. A. Kucheryavyi, M. F. Osipenko, O. A. Storonova, G. N. Tarasova, G. Ya. Khismatullina, S. V. Cheryomushkin

“…During the work of the Expert Council, the role of motility disorders of the stomach and duodenum, intestines, gall bladder and the sphincter of Oddi in the development of functional diseases of the digestive system, such as functional dyspepsia (FD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), biliary dyskinesia (BD) was discussed, and the effectiveness of antispasmodics and prokinetics in their treatment was shown. …”
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An Evaluation Model for Brain Ischemia Protection in Mice by Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Stimulation Based on Functional Cortico-Muscular Coupling by Ziqiang Jin, Xiaoling Chen, Zechuan Du, Yi Yuan, Xiaoli Li, Ping Xie

“…Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulation (LIPUS), a non-invasive neuromodulation technology, shows promise in treating ischemic stroke, yet its underlying mechanisms lack in-depth investigation, especially in quantitative efficacy evaluation. (2) Methods: This study aimed to develop a neuromuscular functional coupling-based dynamic time warping (DTW) model to evaluate LIPUS’s neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of ischemic stroke. …”
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Baseline gene expression in BALB/c and C57BL/6 peritoneal macrophages influences but does not dictate their functional phenotypes by Carlos M. Restrepo, Carlos M. Restrepo, Alejandro Llanes, Alejandro Llanes, Lizzi Herrera, Esteban Ellis, Esteban Ellis, Esteban Ellis, Iliana Quintero, Patricia L. Fernández, Patricia L. Fernández

“…Macrophages are effector cells of the immune system and essential modulators of immune responses. Different functional phenotypes of macrophages with specific roles in the response to stimuli have been described. …”
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Factors associated with the premarital sex among adolescents and the need for introduction of functional sex-education in secondary schools in Ebonyi state, Nigeria by Paulinus S. Okah, Chinyere E Onalu, Gabriel U Aghedo, Christian C Iyiani, Sunday E Abonyi

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The Relationship between Levels of Thyroid-stimulating Hormone and Free Thyroxine and Impaired Outer Hair Cell Function in Pediatric Hypothyroid Patients by Agnes Windyasari, Haris Mayagung Ekorini, Budi Sutikno, Nur Rochmah, Christopher Waterworth

“…Introduction: Hypothyroidism causes damage to the sensory morphology of the outer hair cell (OHC) and reduced microtubules in the supporting cells that can affect cochlear maturation, causing hearing loss. This study aimed to explain the relationship between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine levels with impaired OHC function in pediatric hypothyroid patients. …”
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Short-Term and Long-Term Functional Evaluation of Reconstruction of Ankle and Foot Defects from a Tertiary Trauma Centre in Odisha by Biswajit Mishra, Nrusingha Charan Dash, Madan Mohan Majhi, Meenakshi Parasar

“…Aim of the Study: To compare functional, aesthetic, and sensory recovery of the reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the heel,ankle, and foot between free anterolateral thigh flap and radial forearm flap. …”
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Effect of Blending Cotton/Bamboo on UV Protection and Functional Purposes of Trilobal Polyester Microfibers Knitted Fabrics Using Different Structures by Marwa A. Ali, Khaled Mohamed Seddik

“…Knitted samples were produced from two different structures according to their tightness factor (single jersey and fleece structures), the various functional properties of the produced fabrics, such as mass per unit area, thickness, air and water permeability, and bursting strength, were tested. …”
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Validation of the unique OUES scale (ΔV02, VE slope) in functional reserve assessment of cardiorespiratory system for Iranian children by Akbar Sazvar, Farzad Nazem

“…The aim of this study was, validation of OUES against the traditional index of VO2max for Iranian children is inevitable. …”
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Analysis of structural and metabolic changes in surface microorganisms following powdery mildew infection in wheat and assessment of their potential function in biological control. by Zhen Wu, Xiaodong Xue

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About the informatization object functioning stability assessment in conditions of computer attacks at exponential distribution law of time before the enemy’s impact by V. A. Voevodin, I. V. Vinogradov, D. I. Volkov

“…Objective. The aim of the study is to develop a mathematical model for assessing the stability of the functioning of an informatization object (IO) in the conditions of computer attacks (CA), assuming that the laws of distribution of random variables before the enemy's impact and the recovery time are distributed exponentially.Method. …”
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Morpho-functional state of the liver and changes of blood biochemical parameters in rats exposed to lead sulfide nanoparticles in the remote terms of research by Omelchuk S.T., Aleksiychuk V.D.

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Tooth loss impairs cognitive function in SAMP8 mice by aggravating pyroptosis of microglia via the cGAS/STING pathway by Xu Sun, Yunping Lu, Jiangqi Hu, Shixiang Meng, Xiaoyu Wang, Qingsong Jiang

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Correlation of psychosocial factors with pain, posture, function, and disability in chronic mechanical neck pain patients: a cross-sectional study by Maria Khatri, Vrushali Panhale, Prachita Walankar

“…Hence, the study aimed to find the correlation of psychosocial factors with pain, posture, function, and disability in chronic mechanical neck pain patients. …”
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Comparison of accumulation and distribution of PEGylated and CD-47-functionalized magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles in an in vivo mouse model of implant infection. by Heidi Harting, Timo Herrmann, Nina Ehlert, Jessica Meißner, Nina Angrisani, Janin Reifenrath

“…Rapid interactions of nanoparticles with the host's immune system and clearance from the circulation is a major problem resulting in non-satisfying accumulation rates in the desired region. The aim of the presented study was to compare organ distribution and implant accumulation of magnetic nanoporous silica nanoparticles (MNPSNP) functionalized with either Polyethylenglycol (PEG) or CD-47 in vivo in a mouse model of implant infection.…”
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A Comparison between the Effectiveness of computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Dialysis Patients’ Executive Functions by Fatemeh Firouzan, Vahid Sadeghi-Firoozabadi, Vahid Nejati, Jalil Fathabadi, Ahmad Firouzan

“…The present study aims to compare the efficiency of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) with computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training (cCRT) on dialysis patients' executive functions…”
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Hsa_circ_0001859 Regulates ATF2 Expression by Functioning as an MiR-204/211 Sponge in Human Rheumatoid Arthritis by Bingrui Li, Nianyu Li, Le Zhang, Kai Li, Yingtian Xie, Meilan Xue, Zheng Zheng

“…Background. circRNAs are part of the competitive endogenous RNA network, which putatively function as miRNA sponges and play a crucial role in the development of numerous diseases. …”
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