Executive Functions Assessment in a Child with Autism: A Pilot Single-Case Study from a Longitudinal and Mixed Methods Approach by Marian Acero-Ferrero, Elena Escolano-Pérez

“…Objectives: This study aimed to assess a pilot program designed to improve the executive functions of a child five years and nine months in age with ASD. …”
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Short-term and long-term effects of Muslim fasting on lithium pharmacokinetics and renal function in bipolar disorder: a prospective observational study by Mohamed Abouzed, Abdullah Saleh Altuhayni, Salwa Rashed Alshammari, Mohamed Saad Almuqahhwi, Mohamed Elgernas, Abdulkarim Almazyadi, Abdullah Abdulaziz Alghuraymil, Yousef Ibrahim, Awwad Alenezy

“…Abstract This prospective observational study aimed to investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on serum lithium levels, renal function, and electrolyte balance in patients with bipolar disorder undergoing lithium maintenance therapy. …”
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Functional Connectivity Changes in the Insular Subregions of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea after 6 Months of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment by Ting Long, Haijun Li, Yongqiang Shu, Kunyao Li, Wei Xie, Yaping Zeng, Ling Huang, Li Zeng, Xiang Liu, Dechang Peng

“…This study was aimed at investigating the functional connectivity (FC) changes between the insular subregions and whole brain in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after 6 months of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment and at exploring the relationship between resting-state FC changes and cognitive impairment in OSA patients. …”
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Advancing Early Detection of Major Depressive Disorder Using Multisite Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data: Comparative Analysis of AI Models by Masab Mansoor, Kashif Ansari

“…Advances in neuroimaging and machine learning (ML) offer the potential for objective and accurate early detection. ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate ML models using multisite functional magnetic resonance imaging data for the early detection of MDD, compare their performance, and evaluate their clinical applicability. …”
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AMELIORATIVE ROLE OF SILYMARIN EXTRACTED FROM SILYBUM MARIANUM SEEDS ON NICKEL CHLORIDE INDUCE CHANGES IN TESTICULAR FUNCTIONS IN ADULT MALE RABBITS. by Abdul Razak N. Khudair, Eman A . AL-Masoudi, Wasfi Dh Abid Ali

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Organ Function Preservation in Locally Advanced Low Rectal Cancer Through Total Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review by Liu F, Yu L, Zhao Y, Li G, He X

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The relationship between parent’s mental health and professional functioning and students’ e-learning burnout and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic by Katarzyna Tomaszek, Agnieszka Muchacka-Cymerman

“…However, there are no studies in the literature that take into account both the children’s and the parents’ psychological characteristics associated with school burnout. Therefore, the main aim of the current study was to test whether mental health and parental professional functioning characteristics are related to the student online school burnout syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Trimetazidine effects on heart and kidney functional status, and quality of life in long-term complex treatment of chronic heart failure in elderly patients by M. E. Statsenko, O. E. Sporova

“…Aim. To study trimetazidine influence, as a part of complex long-term treatment of chronic heart failure (CHF), on functional heart and kidney status, as well as on quality of life (QoL) in elderly CHF patients. …”
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A step forward in enhancing the health-promoting properties of whole tomato as a functional food to lower the impact of non-communicable diseases by Pier Giorgio Natali, Pier Giorgio Natali, Mauro Piantelli, Alessandra Sottini, Margherita Eufemi, Cristina Banfi, Luisa Imberti

“…Although WTFS may be susceptible to further improvements and clinical scrutiny, its composition embodies the features of advanced functional foods to ease adherence to dietary patterns, that is, the Mediterranean diet, aimed at contrasting and mitigating the low-grade inflammation, thus being interceptive or preventive of non-communicable diseases.…”
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The Efficacy of Inositol and N-Acetyl Cysteine Administration (Ovaric HP) in Improving the Ovarian Function in Infertile Women with PCOS with or without Insulin Resistance by Angela Sacchinelli, Roberta Venturella, Daniela Lico, Annalisa Di Cello, Antonella Lucia, Erika Rania, Roberto Cirillo, Fulvio Zullo

“…Substances such as inositol and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) have been recently shown to be effective in treatment of PCOS patients. The aim of this prospective trial is to evaluate the efficacy of NAC + Inositol + folic acid on ovulation rate and menstrual regularity in PCOS patients with and without insulin resistance. …”
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Comparative Assessment of Functional and Morphological Markers in Guinea Pig (<i>Cavia porcellus</i>) Oocytes Collected at Different Estrous Cycle Phases by Jorge X. Samaniego, José L. Pesántez, Fernando P. Perea, Andrea P. Pazmiño, Jorge B. Dután, Salvador Ruiz

“…The efficiency of in vitro maturation (IVM) in <i>Cavia porcellus</i> remains suboptimal compared to other species. This study aimed to characterize the morphological and functional quality of oocytes based on the stage of the estrous cycle and the classification of the cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs) from which they were derived. …”
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Comparative evaluation of osteogenic activity and the effect on hematopoietic function of bone marrow of fractions of Saussurea controversa and Filipendula ulmaria extracts in expe... by E. Yu. Avdeeva, M. G. Skorokhodova, I. V. Sukhodolo, E. D. Porokhova, G. V. Slizovsky, L. S. Mushtovatova, Ya. E. Reshetov, S. D. Ivanov, M. V. Belousov

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The predictive function of rates of matrix metalloproteinases/inhibitors system when assessing reparative changes in the lung tissue in those with infiltrate pulmonary tuberculosis by D. S. Esmedlyaevа, N. P. Аlekseevа, P. V. Gаvrilov, M. V. Pаvlovа, M. E. Dyakovа, E. G. Sokolovich

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Attentional Functioning in Healthy Older Adults and aMCI Patients: Results from the Attention Network Test with a Focus on Sex Differences by Laura Facci, Laura Sandrini, Gabriella Bottini

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Sarcopenia and impairment in global cognitive, delayed memory, and olfactory function, among community-dwelling adults, in Jakarta, Indonesia: Active aging study by Yvonne Suzy Handajani, Elisabeth Schröder Butterfill, Antoninus Hengky, Sagita Pratiwi Sugiyono, Vincent Lamadong, Yuda Turana

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Explaining personality functioning through sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, body appreciation and social media usage among female adolescents in Pakistan by L. Khan, S. Tariq, N. Ishfaq

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives.</strong> The aim of this study was to explore the complex relationship between sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, personality functioning, body appreciation, social media usage, and age among female adolescents. …”
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Hybrid local energy markets: Incorporating utility function-based peer risk attributes, renewable energy integration, and grid constraints analysis by Mehran Moradi, Hooman Farzaneh

“…To address the consumption behavior of market participants, the concept of the utility function with peer risk attributes is employed, differentiating between flexible and inflexible demands. …”
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From framework to functionality: A cross-country analysis of PISA 2018 reading assessment framework’s item features as determinants of item difficulty by Kseniia Marcq, Johan Braeken

“…The PISA 2018 framework was operationalised into assessment items through construct-relevant item features aimed at determining item difficulty by mirroring the expectations set by the assessment framework. …”
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Nutrient Content, Functional Properties and Acceptability of Rock Buns Formulated From Freeze-Dried Detroit Dark Red Beetroot Pomace Flour by Isaac Amoah, Ransford Opoku Asante, Rose Attakora, Abdallah Zaidan Mohammed, Marina Aferiba Tandoh, Charles Diako

“…However, its rich source of nutrients makes it a potential ingredient for utilisation in rock bun development. The aim of the study was to investigate the nutrient composition and functional properties of freeze-dried beetroot pomace and wheat composite flours, as well as the sensory acceptability of rock buns formulated from these flours. …”
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INVERSION OF THE CONCEPT ABOUT BIOLOGICAL ROLE OF RENIN → ANGIOTENSIN-II → ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM AND FUNCTION OF ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE AS A METABOLISM REGULATOR by V. N. Titov

“…In addition to the major role in the realization of the biological function of locomotion, AP is a physical factor involved in compensation of impaired functions of homeostasis, trophology, endoecology and adaptation. …”
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