Detection of structural-functional coupling abnormalities using multimodal brain networks in Alzheimer’s disease: A comparison of three computational models by Yinping Lu, Luyao Wang, Toshiya Murai, Jinglong Wu, Dong Liang, Zhilin Zhang

“…This study aimed to explore the interaction between the structural and functional brain network in AD using advanced structural–functional coupling (S-F coupling) models to assess whether these changes correlate with cognitive function, Aβ deposition levels, and gene expression. …”
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Integration of physical and mental health services for children and young people with eating disorders and functional symptom disorders: discrete choice experiment by Efthalia Massou, Mike Basher, Sophie D. Bennett, Tamsin Ford, Saheli Gandhi, Isobel Heyman, Josefine Magnusson, Raj Mehta, Pei Li Ng, Sara O’Curry, Angus I. G. Ramsay, Naomi J. Fulop, Stephen Morris

“…Abstract Background Given the increasing recognition of the value of greater integration of physical and mental health services for children and young people, we aimed to evaluate preferences among parents for the characteristics associated with integrated health service provision for two conditions (eating disorders, functional symptom disorders). …”
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Beta vulgaris L. beetroot protects against iron-induced liver injury by restoring antioxidant pathways and regulating cellular functions by Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Temiloluwa Rhoda Adeyemo, Matthew Iyobhebhe, Moses Dele Adams, Rotdelmwa Maimako Asaleye, Ikponmwosa Owen Evbuomwan, Jadesola Abdurrahman, Tobiloba Christiana Maduakolam-Aniobi, Charles Obiora Nwonuma, Olalekan Elijah Odesanmi, Adebola Busola Ojo

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IFN-γ Reduces Epidermal Barrier Function by Affecting Fatty Acid Composition of Ceramide in a Mouse Atopic Dermatitis Model by Hiroyuki Kanoh, Asako Ishitsuka, Etsuko Fujine, Shuhei Matsuhaba, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Hiroyasu Ito, Naoki Inagaki, Yoshiko Banno, Mariko Seishima

“…Thus, IFN-γ may contribute to the chronicity of AD by impairing barrier function.…”
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Glycometabolic Control Does Not Affect Sexual Function in a Cohort of Women with Type 1 Diabetes: Results of an Observational Pilot Study by Cristian Petolicchio, Giordano Spacco, Eliana Delle Chiaie, Maria Grazia Calevo, Nicola Minuto, Davide Carlo Maggi, Diego Ferone, Marta Bassi, Francesco Cocchiara

“…All participants completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), a questionnaire that evaluates several aspects of sexual function. …”
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Advances in research on Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide: Extraction techniques, structural features, biological functions, structure-activity relationships, biosynthesis and r... by Rentao Liang, Long Chen, Hui Wang, Xiaoxun Wang, Wenyuan Wu, Shiping Huang, Xiang Li, Huimin Luo, Bilei Huang, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Hua Zhu, Miao Zhang

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Dynamic changes in brain function during sleep deprivation: Increased occurrence of non-stationary states indicates the extent of cognitive impairment by Ziliang Xu, Chaozong Ma, Chen Wang, Fan Guo, Minwen Zheng, Peng Fang, Yuanqiang Zhu

“…However, previous studies on SD that have provided valuable insights predominantly rely on static functional connectivity (FC) analysis. Hence, this study aims to employ dynamical FC (DFC) analysis to capture the dynamic changes in cognitive impairment during SD. …”
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Electroacupuncture Regulates Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity via miR-134-Mediated LIMK1 Function in Rats with Ischemic Stroke by Weilin Liu, Jie Wu, Jia Huang, Peiyuan Zhuo, Yunjiao Lin, Lulu Wang, Ruhui Lin, Lidian Chen, Jing Tao

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Effect of electroacupuncture stimulation combined with the enhanced recovery after surgery regimen on motor function recovery following total knee arthroplasty by Shiqiang Ma, Jun Dong, Zhengxin Meng, Yunchao Zhao, Qiuling Shi, Donghui Guo

“…Moreover, the AKS joint and function scores of the study group were higher than those of the control group after surgery. …”
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Functional movement screen test as an predictor for jumping tests performance and on-ice skating sprint in elite level ice hockey players. by Jakub Baron, Maciej Hołub, Arkadiusz Stanula

“…The main purpose of this research was to establish selected motor skills measured in off-ice and on-ice conditions in ice hockey players using the functional movement screen test, vertical jumps, and on-ice sprints. …”
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Care burden, fatigue, and family functioning among family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease: A cross-sectional study by Seyyedeh Mahdiyeh Khastar, Seyyed Hamid Hoseini, Narges Arsalani, Fateme Mohammadi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between care burden, fatigue, and family functioning among family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Enhance Executive Function via Brief Mindfulness Training in Individuals with Internet Gaming Disorder. by Zhilin Chen, Jie Ge, Quan Gan, Yu Fu, Zhuangfei Chen

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This study aims to explore the efficacy of a brief mindfulness intervention on executive function impairments in IGD individuals and to elucidate its underlying neural mechanisms. …”
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Comparison of three respiratory physical therapy techniques and their impact on pulmonary function restoration among cardiac surgery patients in hospital settings by V. V. Vitomskyi

“…The aim. To compare three respiratory physical therapy techniques and their impact on pulmonary function restoration among cardiac surgery patients in hospital settings. …”
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Integrating species functional and architectural traits for improving crown width prediction in subtropical multispecies forests using nonlinear hierarchical models by Canming He, Xianglin Tian, Hongxiang Wang

“…In this study, we analyzed CW data from 1802 individual trees of 23 species in a subtropical natural forest to assess the effects of tree-specific variables, interspecies variability, neighborhood effects, and topographical factors on CW predictions. Specifically, we aimed to elucidate how variations in CW models among individual species can be accounted for based on species architectural and functional traits. …”
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Using structural and functional MRI as a neuroimaging technique to investigate chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy: a systematic review by Esther Crawley, Basim Almutairi, Christelle Langley, Ngoc Jade Thai

“…Objective This systematic review aims to synthesise and evaluate structural MRI (sMRI) and functional MRI (fMRI) studies in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME).Methods We systematically searched Medline and Ovid and included articles from 1991 (date of Oxford diagnostic criteria for CFS/ME) to first April 2019. …”
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Piriformis preservation in total hip arthroplasty: do we have a new concept? An update on anatomy, function and clinical outcomes by Eustathios Kenanidis, Eleni Gkoura, Eleni Tsamoura, Zakareya Gamie, Peter Sculco, Eleftherios Tsiridis

“…This scoping review aims to map and summarize the literature on the anatomy and function of the PM and the outcomes of clinical studies on THA preserving the PM to improve readers’ understanding and identify areas for further research. …”
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The C2238/αANP variant is a negative modulator of both viability and function of coronary artery smooth muscle cells. by Speranza Rubattu, Speranza Rubattu, Simona Marchitti, Franca Bianchi, Sara Di Castro, Rosita Stanzione, Maria Cotugno, Cristina Bozzao, Sebastiano Sciarretta, Massimo Volpe

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Assessing psychological health and reproductive function: Depression, anxiety, and stress in infertile men compared to controls: A case-control study by Seyedeh Narjes Roudbaraki, Maryam Ramezani, Bita Saifi, Mostafa Salimi, Massood Issapour Cheshani

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Achieving precision assessment of functional clinical scores for upper extremity using IMU-Based wearable devices and deep learning methods by Weinan Zhou, Diyang Fu, Zhiyu Duan, Jiping Wang, Linfu Zhou, Liquan Guo

“…Wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) and deep learning approaches have been effectively employed for motor function prediction. This study aims to use machine learning techniques and data collected from IMUs to assess the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity subscale for post-stroke patients with motor dysfunction. …”
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Are Functional Performance Test Scores Better When Compared to Baseline or Contralateral Limb Scores Following LE Injury in Adolescent Athletes? by Edward Jones, Jessica Jochum, Hannah Corn, Michaela O'Brien, Melissa Parks, Jamal Armoush, Amanda Annee

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose This study aimed to compare common functional performance test scores from injured athletes at the time of release to RTP to both preseason baseline scores and to the contralateral limb. …”
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