Shank3 mutation manifests in abnormal gastrointestinal morphology and function in mice by Gari L. Eberly, Gari L. Eberly, Marie Manthey, Marie Manthey, Marie Manthey, Karen K. L. Pang, Karen K. L. Pang, Karen K. L. Pang, Heba Hussein, Emmanuel Vargas Paniagua, Emmanuel Vargas Paniagua, Scott Machen, Scott Machen, Sara Maeve Klingensmith, Polina Anikeeva, Polina Anikeeva, Polina Anikeeva, Polina Anikeeva, Polina Anikeeva

“…BackgroundGastrointestinal (GI) comorbidities are common among those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but their etiology is not well understood. This study aimed to characterize gastrointestinal morphology and function in Shank3B mutant mice, a common genetic model of ASD, to identify potential alterations to the GI tract that could underlie ASD-associated GI comorbidities.MethodsGI and enteric nervous system morphology was characterized using Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and immunohistochemistry. …”
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The Prognostic Value of Left Atrial Function in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Jorun Tangen, Thuy Mi Nguyen, Daniela Melichova, Lars Gunnar Klaeboe, Marianne Forsa, Kristoffer Andresen, Adrien Al Wazzan, Oyvind Lie, Kristina Haugaa, Helge Skulstad, Harald Brunvand, Thor Edvardsen

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Dual inflammation in schizophrenia infected with COVID-19: Impact on cognitive function by Qi Zhou, Jiayi Li, Jiahui Zhu, Mingqia Wang, Zhuokai Zhang, Jiamin Shao, Peng Wang, Xuan Dong, Gangming Cheng, Yuan Liu, Chuan Shi

“…Background: Accumulating evidence has shown that cognitive function among schizophrenia is pervasively impaired and has a connection between immune-inflammatory markers. …”
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Chemical modification of biochar’s functional groups enhances phosphate and arsenite adsorption by Md Rayhan Ahmed, Shamim Mia, Md. Abdus Sattar, M. M. Masud, S. M. Mahabubul Alam, Sohela Akter, Md. Sharif Mia, Sanjida Aktar

“…Biochars with a range of functionalities were produced using mineral doping, and chemical oxidation with hydrogen peroxide. …”
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The contributions of brain structural and functional variance in predicting age, sex and treatment by Ning-Xuan Chen, Gui Fu, Xiao Chen, Le Li, Michael P. Milham, Su Lui, Chao-Gan Yan

“…However, it is challenging to establish and compare the respective weights and contributions of brain structure and function in prediction studies. The present study aimed to directly investigate the respective roles of brain structural and functional indices, along with their contributions to the prediction of demographic variables (age/sex) and clinical changes in schizophrenia patients. …”
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Aberrant dynamic functional network connectivity in patients with diffuse axonal injury by Jian Li, Yao Wang, Yuanyuan Wang, Jie Zhan, Weiming Sun, Feng Ouyang, Xiumei Zheng, Lianjiang Lv, Zihe Xu, Jie Liu, Fuqing Zhou, Xianjun Zeng

“…Nevertheless, the network mechanisms influencing neurocognitive function following DAI remain unclear. This study aimed to examine the characteristics of static and dynamic functional network connectivity (FNC) in patients with DAI. …”
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The dimethyloxalylglycine-functionalized nanofibers for in situ regeneration of infected developing dental roots by Yeon Jee Yoo, Eun-Hye Lee, Jieun Bae, Woo Jin Kim, Chan Ho Park, Shin Hye Chung, Won Jun Shon, WooCheol Lee, Kyung Mi Woo

“…This study explores the potential of poly(ε-caprolactone) fibers (PCLF) functionalized with a hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) stabilizing small molecule dimethyloxalylglycine (DMOG) for in situ regeneration in the context of dental root repair in developing immature teeth. …”
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Liraglutide Improves Endothelial Function via the mTOR Signaling Pathway by Han Wu, Cheng Xiao, Yiting Zhao, Hongchao Yin, Miao Yu

“…Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is crucial for endothelial function. This study is aimed at assessing whether the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue liraglutide has a protective effect on endothelial function via the mTOR signaling pathway. …”
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STANDARDIZATION OF CLINICAL PHARMACIST FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN HOSPITAL SETTING IN UKRAINE AND ABROAD by Andriy Zimenkovsky, Х.І. Макух, Myroslava Sekh, Marta Zayats

“…Aim. Collection, analysis, and standardization of practical functions of a clinical pharmacist in national and foreign inpatient health care facilities, as well as identification of barriers during the integration of clinical pharmacy services in Ukraine. …”
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Post-COVID-19 syndrome: morpho-functional abnormalities of the heart and arrhythmias by M. V. Chistyakova, D. N. Zaitsev, A. V. Govorin, N. A. Medvedeva, A. A. Kurokhtina

“…Aim. To study the myocardial morpho-functional abnormalities, the incidence and nature of cardiac arrhythmias in patients 3 months after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Material and methods. …”
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Swallowing function management in patients with disorders of consciousness: a scoping review by Hua Long, Hua Long, Bixia Lu, Qiao Tan, Dongmei Dai, Fengfei Zeng, Fengfei Zeng

“…ObjectivePatients with disorders of consciousness often have concurrent swallowing difficulties, although the assessment methods, interventions, and their effectiveness have not been systematically described. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive review of assessment methods and rehabilitation interventions for swallowing function in patients with disorders of consciousness.MethodsThis scoping review was performed and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guideline. …”
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Assessing the impact of sleep quality on physical function in Chinese older inpatient by Xinmiao Chang, Ying Yuan, Jiling Liao, Qi Zhou, Wenbin Wu

“…This study aims to analyze the relationship between sleep quality and physical function indicators in older patients admitted to internal wards. …”
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Impact of vertebral derotation on ventilatory function and chest circumference in adolescent scoliosis by Khaled Takey Ahmed, Abla Mohammed Hamed, Akram Mohamed Helmy, Walaa Mohsen Mohamed, Heba A. Bahey El - Deen, Youssry El Hawary

“…This study aims to compare pulmonary function and thoracic volume at baseline and after correcting the scoliosis deformity. …”
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Functional network reorganization and memory impairment in unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations by Anqi Li, Xiaofeng Deng, Kexin Yuan, Yu Chen, Zhipeng Li, Xiaolin Chen, Yuanli Zhao

“…This study aimed to explore spontaneous functional network reorganization associated with memory impairment in unruptured AVM patients using resting-state functional MRI (rsfMRI).MethodsUsing rsfMRI data, we compared functional activity and connectivity patterns between 25 AVM patients and healthy controls, including regional homogeneity (ReHo), fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (fALFF), seed-based functional connectivity (FC), and lesion network mapping. …”
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Evaluation of the Impact of Various Functional Fillers on Key Properties of Dental Composites by Zofia Kula, Cristina Bettencourt Neves, Katarzyna Dąbrowska, João Carlos Roque, Leszek Klimek

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An ethogram of facial behaviour in domestic horses: evolutionary perspectives on form and function by Kate Lewis, Sebastian D. McBride, Jérôme Micheletta, Matthew O. Parker, Alan V. Rincon, Jen Wathan, Leanne Proops

“…Understanding cause and function of animal facial behaviour can provide key insights into the animal’s cognitive and emotional state. …”
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Rectal Reconstruction after Total Mesorectumectomy: Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life by A. O. Rasulov, A. B. Baychorov, A. M. Merzlyakova, A. I. Ovchinnikova, A. V. Semyanikhina

“…Background. The study aims to compare the functional outcomes and quality of life in patients having variant rectal reconstruction procedures after low anterior resection for cancer.Materials and methods. …”
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Impact of chronic opioid on cognitive function and spermatogenesis in rat: An experimental study by Hamid Norioun, Seyed Jamal Moshtaghian, Firoozeh Alavian, Maryam Khombi Shooshtari, Golnaz Alipour, Saeedeh Ghiasvand

“…Abstract Background: Opioid analgesics like morphine and methadone are widely used for managing severe pain; however, concerns over their potential misuse and adverse effects on the brain and reproductive system are significant. Objective: We aimed to investigate their impacts on spermatogenesis and cognitive function in male Norway rats. …”
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Left ventricular function in mitral valve prolapse and severe mitral regurgitation by E. G. Malev, G. I. Kim, L. B. Mitrofanova, M. Yu. Omelchenko, E. V. Zemtsovsky

“…Aim. To assess systolic left ventricular (LV) function in patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and different morphological MV disorders. …”
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Sensory integration and spinal structure in AIS: is there a functional–structural association? by Dan Wang, Raymond Tsang, Qing Li, Feng Chen, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman, Song Wang

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