Aggression and Risk Behaviors in a Group of Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism by Mihaela Moise, Lucia Emanuela Andrei, Ilinca Mihailescu, Alexandra Mariana Buica, Florina Rad

“…Background/Objectives: Aggression in adolescents with autism, particularly those with high-functioning autism (HFA), presents a unique clinical profile. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of functional gastrointestinal disorder among the undergraduate students of Bangladesh. by Simanta Roy, Fahima Nasrin Eva, Dipa Dev, Sanchita Roy, Shafkat Kamal Tipu, Sristi Chowdhury, Madhu Ritu Bhadra Medha, Purzia Tanaz Haque Poonya, Israt Jahan Juthi, Jwearia Hoque Nowrin, Eaasvar J C, Tahsin Sumat, Disha Mony Dey, Sreshtha Chowdhury, Mohammad Azmain Iktidar, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to address this knowledge gap by investigating FGID prevalence and its predictors among undergraduate students in Bangladesh.…”
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Similarity Function for One-Shot Learning to Enhance the Flexibility of Myoelectric Interfaces by Xiang Wang, Xu Zhang, Xiang Chen, Xun Chen, Zhao Lv, Zhen Liang

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Consumers’ acceptance of eggs as a function of hen genotype and rearing system by M. Castrica, G. Scappaticci, C. Balzaretti, R. Piscitelli, F. Sirri, C. Alamprese

“…Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate consumers’ acceptance of eggs as a function of hen genotype and rearing system. …”
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The impact of altered hands function on working ability of patients with systemic sclerosis by Vidaković Predrag, Damjanov Nemanja

“…The correlation of altered hand functions in patients with SSc and their impact on working ability is not fully explained. …”
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Impact of obesity on pulmonary function of preschool children: an impulse oscillometry study by Anuvat Klubdaeng, Kanokporn Udomittipong, Apinya Palamit, Pawinee Charoensittisup, Khunphon Mahoran

“…Purpose This study aimed to evaluate lung function of obese versus normal-weight preschool children using impulse oscillometry (IOS) and identify obesity indices predictive of altered lung function. …”
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RENAL FUNCTION AFTER CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH PRE-DIABETES by L. V. Kremneva, S. N. Suplotov

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The Epidemiology of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Mexico: A Population-Based Study by Aurelio López-Colombo, Douglas Morgan, Dalia Bravo-González, Alvaro Montiel-Jarquín, Socorro Méndez-Martínez, Max Schmulson

“…Aims. The frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in the general population of Mexico is unknown. …”
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Can Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation in Youth Be Decoded from Functional Neuroimaging? by Liana C L Portugal, Maria João Rosa, Anil Rao, Genna Bebko, Michele A Bertocci, Amanda K Hinze, Lisa Bonar, Jorge R C Almeida, Susan B Perlman, Amelia Versace, Claudiu Schirda, Michael Travis, Mary Kay Gill, Christine Demeter, Vaibhav A Diwadkar, Gary Ciuffetelli, Eric Rodriguez, Erika E Forbes, Jeffrey L Sunshine, Scott K Holland, Robert A Kowatch, Boris Birmaher, David Axelson, Sarah M Horwitz, Eugene L Arnold, Mary A Fristad, Eric A Youngstrom, Robert L Findling, Mirtes Pereira, Leticia Oliveira, Mary L Phillips, Janaina Mourao-Miranda

“…Furthermore, identifying neuroimaging biomarkers related to dimensional measures of behavior may provide targets to guide individualized treatment. We aimed to use functional neuroimaging and pattern regression techniques to determine whether patterns of brain activity could accurately decode individual-level severity on a dimensional scale measuring behavioural and emotional dysregulation at two different time points.…”
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Endothelial function and structural markers of atherosclerosis: relationship in old and senile age by M. S. Troshina, A. N. Ryabikov, Yu. Yu. Palekhina, M. N. Ryabikov, S. K. Malyutina

“…CA ultrasound was performed to assess IMT and ASPs. Endothelial function was assessed by postocclusive hyperemia ultrasound test; an increase in brachial artery initial diameter (FDV%) &lt;10% was regarded as ED.Results. …”
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Radiation decreases bronchial epithelial progenitor function as assessed by organoid formation by Merian E. Kuipers, Dennis K. Ninaber, Krista C.J. van Doorn-Wink, Annelies M. Slats, Pieter S. Hiemstra

“…Since these effects are incompletely understood, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of ionizing radiation (IR) on cultured well-differentiated primary bronchial epithelial cells (PBEC) with a focus on cytotoxicity, barrier formation, inflammation and epithelial progenitor function. …”
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Evaluation of the Functional Properties and Edible Safety of Concocted Xanthii Fructus Protein by Yuchen Dong, Zihao Wan, Fuguo Han, Xuemei Fan, Yanli Hao, Fang Wei, Qingfei Liu

“…The aim of this research was to develop the edible value of its protein based on the investigation on the extraction, basic characteristics and functions, safety, gut microbiota, and metabolomics, especially the effect of the concocting process. …”
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Brain Functional Connectome Gradients Analysis Study of Chronic Back Pain by YANG Junchao, YIN Xiaolong, HUANG Li, JIANG Feng, LI Zuanfang, LIANG Shengxiang

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between changes in functional network hierarchy and pain in patients with chronic back pain (CBP) by analyzing the differences in functional network connectivity gradients between the CBP group and the healthy control group.MethodsData (including basic clinical information such as VAS scores, years of pain, and resting functional MRI images) from the patients with CBP and healthy controls (HC) were obtained from the OpenPain database. …”
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Attention Deficit Predicts Intellectual Functioning in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 by Magdalena Heimgärtner, Sofia Granström, Karin Haas-Lude, Robert A. Leark, Victor-Felix Mautner, Karen Lidzba

“…Methods. 111 children aged between 6 and 12 years (53 NF1 plus ADHD, 28 NF1-only, 30 ADHD-only) performed the German version of the intelligence test WISC-IV and a continuous performance test (T.O.V.A.) to assess attention functions. Parents completed questionnaires about everyday attention and executive functions (Conners 3®, BRIEF). …”
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The Effect of Quercetin on Ovary Functions in Rats with Cyclophosphamide Induced Ovary Damage by Ceren Yildiz Eren, Hulusi Goktug Gurer, Ozlem Ozgur Gursoy, Oktay Yilmaz, Ece Tunc, Serap Unubol Aypak, Gamze Sevri Ekren Asici

“…Conclusions: Our study may prove that Quercetin can protect ovarian function against Cyclophosphamide-induced ovarian damage.…”
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The Alteration in Composition and Function of Gut Microbiome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Xue Zhao, Yiding Zhang, Ruixue Guo, Wei Yu, Fanliang Zhang, Feng Wu, Jin Shang

“…Nowadays, more and more studies reveal the relationship between diseases and gut microbial community. We aimed to explore the alteration in composition and function of the gut microbiome in T2DM patients. …”
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Convergent reductions in interhemispheric functional, structural and callosal connectivity in Parkinson’s disease by Erlei Wang, Yujing Jia, Luqi Cheng, Chengjie Mao, Yiqing Bao, Junkang Shen, Yuanchao Zhang, Yuanchao Zhang, Guohua Fan

“…This study aimed to investigate changes in interhemispheric functional, structural, and callosal connectivity, as well as their interrelationships, in PD patients.MethodsThe study included 57 PD patients and 50 healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Impact of urinary microplastic exposure on cognitive function in primary school children by Donghan Zheng, Dan Wang, Shuo Zhang, Yan Liu, Qi Xi, Yang Weng

“…However, the association of urinary microplastic exposure on cognitive function in children remain poorly understood. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the impact of urinary MPs exposure on cognitive development in 5670 primary school children (ages 7–10) from Shenyang, China. …”
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EFFECT OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY WITH RILMENIDINE ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS by S. V. Nedogoda, U. A. Brel, T. A. Tchalyaby, E. S. Kesareva, V. A. Tcoma

“…Aim.  To assess antihypertensive efficacy of rilmenidine (Albarel, EGIS, Hungary) and its effect on cognitive function in elderly hypertensive patients. …”
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Education- and income-based inequalities of functional dentition by dental service utilization by Anna Rachel dos Santos Soares, Carlos Antonio Gomes da Cruz, Maria Luíza Viana Fonseca, Líria Sheila Chamane, Loliza Luiz Figueiredo Houri Chalub, Raquel Conceição Ferreira

“…Generalized linear models (log-binomial regression) were applied with a logarithmic link function to estimate RII (rate ratios) and an identity link function to estimate SII (rate differences), adjusting for sex and age. …”
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