Improving the core functions of primary care in a Ugandan rural district by Innocent K. Besigye, Robert J. Mash

“…Background: In many countries, the core functions of primary care (PC) continue to perform poorly and therefore need improvement, guided by interventions developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. …”
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Challenges in Laparoscopic Simple Nephrectomy of Non-functioning Kidneys Due to Urolithiasis by Güner Yıldız, Özcan Kılıç, Ali Furkan Batur, Murat Akand

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Lung Function Changes with Swim Training in Healthy and Allergic Endurance Athletes by João Rodrigues, Bárbara Jesus, Paulo Caseiro, António Jorge Ferreira, Luís Rama

“…However, there is no consensus on whether this is mainly attributable to genetic predisposition or specific training. This study aimed to characterize athletes’ lung function according to their swimming experience. …”
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Family functioning, psychological distress and suicidal tendencies among adolescents in Ghana by Mawuko Setordzi, Samuel Adjorlolo

“…Aim: This study examined the association between family functioning, psychological distress and suicidal tendencies among adolescents in Ghana. …”
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The influence of resisted exercises on the balance, functional mobility and in the elderly’s quality of life by Ralfe Aparício do Prado, Andréa Lemos Castilho Teixeira, Cátia Juliana Samuel Oliveira Langa, Paula Regina Maria Egydio, Paola Izzo

“…There is a decline in individuals’ independence, with the reduction of lower members muscle force and higher risks of falls and a extremely high probability of instability or immobility able to influence old people autonomy, well-being and quality of life. The aim of this work was to evaluate balance, functional mobility and quality of life of old people engaged in a program of resisted exercises. 4 old individuals with an average age of 70.25 + 8.61 years were submitted to a program of resisted exercises during 5 weeks, being evaluated before and after the intervention using Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and WHOQOL - BREF. …”
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The Role of Cancer Organoids in Ferroptosis, Pyroptosis, and Necroptosis: Functions and Clinical Implications by Dingci Lu, Bingqian Xia, Tianquan Feng, Gui Qi, Zhaowu Ma

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Rodent models of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: a systematic scoping review by Da-yeong Min, Song-Yi Kim, Ji-Yeun Park, Minseo Kang, Byoung-Soo Kim

“…IntroductionFunctional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is a complex clinical condition crucial to understand and treat due to its intricate etiology, difficulties in applying standard treatments, and significant long-term health effects. …”
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The prevalence, correlates, and clinical implications of hoarding behaviors in high-functioning autism by Mohamed Abouzed, Amjad Gabr, Khaled A. Elag, Mahmoud Soliman, Nisrin Elsaadouni, Nasr Abou Elzahab, Mostafa Barakat, Ashraf Elsherbiny

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the relationships between hoarding behaviors, autism characteristics, and demographic factors in adults diagnosed with high-functioning ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). …”
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Effect of Soaking and Boiling Time on the Functional Properties of Jack Bean Flour by William Indra Tandjung, Anita Maya Sutedja, Susana Ristiarini, Chatarina Yayuk Trisnawati

“…Boiling causes starch gelatinization and protein hydrolysis. This study aimed to determine the profile of the functional properties of jack bean flour with variations in soaking and boiling time. …”
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Effects of exercise training on cognitive function in community-dwelling older women by Hung-Yi Wang, You-Ying Lii, Chen-Te Hsu, Hao-Juan Ho, I-Chen Yeh

“…Moreover, their health indicators are consistently less favorable than those of males. This study aimed to investigate the effects of exercise training on the cognitive function of older female residents in community care centers. …”
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The effects of using an active workstation on executive function in Chinese college students. by Zhanjia Zhang, Bing Zhang, Chunmei Cao, Weiyun Chen

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of active workstation use on the executive function by measuring the three components of executive function (Inhibition, Updating, and Shifting) during sitting, standing, and walking at an active workstation with different speeds. …”
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Methodological approaches to the efficient functioning assessment of the modern upper structure track by E. N. Efimova, N. P. Vinogorov, A. A. Shiladzhyan, V. M. Koshelev, D. A. Valov, N. V. Kuznetsova

“…The article covers the approaches to assessing the efficient functioning of the modern upper structure track and aims at developing these approaches in the process of using the track superstructure materials — rails, fasteners, sleepers, ballast — under given operating conditions.Materials and methods. …”
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Digital Neuropsychology: Technological Approaches for the Assessment of Cognitive Functions in Older Adults by Elif Yıldırım

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DEVELOPMENT AND SHELF STABILITY OF FUNCTIONAL DRINK PREPARED FROM WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER by Zahra Batool, Muhammad Rizwan Tariq, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Zujaja Umer, Mohammad Taqqi Abbas, Maham khalid

“…Objectives In this study, cucumber juice was used to improve watermelon juice's nutritional profile and sensory attributes by utilizing honey as a sweetener. This study aimed to evaluate the functional drink's proximate parameters, oxidative stability, microbial load, and organoleptic evaluation. …”
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Rehabilitation coordinator – managers’ experiences of a new function in health care by Catharina Strid, Rosie Benner, Ronja Stefansdotter, Kjerstin Stigmar

“…Neither has the role of the manager, who has significant impact on the implementation and support of a new function. This study aimed to explore how first line managers’, who employed a rehabilitation coordinator that had completed a one-year specialized study program, perceived, and experience the function rehabilitation coordinator. …”
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Experimental Characteristics of Mechanical Continuously Variable Transmission with Internal Force Functions by A. V. Yurkevich, A. V. Tereshin, V. A. Soldatkin

“…The paper proposes a new type of a mechanical continuously variable transmission with internal force functions  to upgrade the energy efficiency of a vehicle equipped with a conventional engine. …”
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Do handgrip strength and dexterity predict respiratory function in neuromuscular disease? by Ertugrul Safran, Aysel Yildiz Ozer, Hulya Nilgun Gurses

“…Objective We aimed to discover more cost-effective and practical tools to predict respiratory function status, which causes serious problems with patients with neuromuscular disease. …”
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The Bioactive Components of Cascara Kombucha and Their Potential Use as a Functional Beverage by Syarifah Rohaya, Sri Haryani Anwar, Amhar AB, Amalia Sutriana

“…This study aims to analyze the antimicrobial activity of cascara kombucha and evaluate its potential as a functional beverage through in vivo experiments using male white rats (Rattus norvegicus). …”
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Altered structural and functional homotopic connectivity associated with cognitive changes in SLE by Chunlei Li, Yue Ma, Ning An, Sha Ni, Pengfei Qiao, Xueying Ma

“…The present study aimed to explore the functional and structural changes between bilateral hemispheres using functional MRI and find their relationship with cognition in patients with SLE.Methods 54 patients with SLE and 32 age-matched and sex-matched healthy controls (HCs) underwent MRI scanning and neuropsychological testing, and clinical data was collected in patients with SLE. …”
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Taxonomic and functional groups of phytoplankton in the Northern Gulf of Lake Tana, Ethiopia by Flipos Engdaw, Demeke Kifle, Tadesse Fetahi

“…Human-induced stressors can lead to changes in the taxonomic composition and Reynolds functional groups (RFGs) of phytoplankton resulting in biodiversity impoverishment. …”
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