The Impact of Workplace Dust Exposure and Mask Usage on Pulmonary Function in Construction Environments by Sumardiyono Sumardiyono, Maria Paskanita Widjanarti, Farhana Syahrotun Nisa Suratna, Bachtiar Chahyadhi, Reni Wijayanti, Rachmawati Prihantina Fauzi, Yeremia Rante Ada’, Yunita Dwi Puspitasari, Reidiatama Aviano Agathara

“…The decline in lung function was smaller in mask users, with FEV1 (95% CI: 0.080–0.321) and FVC (95% CI: 0.071–0.404). …”
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Remote Assessment of Platelet Function in Patients with Acute Stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack by Philip M. Bath, Jane May, Katie Flaherty, Lisa J. Woodhouse, Natalia Dovlatova, Sue C. Fox, Timothy J. England, Kailash Krishnan, Thompson G. Robinson, Nikola Sprigg, Stan Heptinstall, TARDIS Investigators

“…The TARDIS trial assessed the safety and efficacy of intensive versus guideline antiplatelet agents given for one month in patients with acute stroke or TIA. The aim of this substudy was to assess the effect of antiplatelet agents taken at baseline on platelet function reactivity and activation. …”
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Strength training improves heart function, collagen and strength in rats with heart failure by Leisiane G. Dias, Carlos H. O. Reis, Leonardo dos Santos, Walter Krause Neto, Ana Paula Lima-Leopoldo, Julien S. Baker, André S. Leopoldo, Danilo S. Bocalini

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of a linear block ST protocol in the rat model of MI. …”
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Key roles of ubiquitination in regulating critical regulators of cancer stem cell functionality by Qianqian Guo, Hai Qin, Zelong Chen, Wenzhou Zhang, Lufeng Zheng, Tingting Qin

“…Recent years have witnessed an upsurge in the momentum surrounding the development of protein-based therapeutics aimed at targeting the Ub system under the sway of cancer stem cells. …”
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Feasibility study of structured diagnosis methods for functional dyspepsia in Korean medicine clinics by Jeong Hwan Park, Soyoung Kim, Jae-Woo Park, Seok-Jae Ko, Sanghun Lee

“…Background: Functional dyspepsia (FD) is the seventh most common disease encountered in Korean medicine (KM) clinics. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES OF MYOCARDIUM IN WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS IN COMBINATION WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by S. Yu. Tsarenok

“…The aim of our study was to determine the characteristics of structural and functional changes of myocardium and aorta by echocardiography in women with ischemic heart disease (IHD) cause-specific from the presence of osteoporosis.Materials and methods. …”
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Impact of the SOX Regimen on Immune Function and Tumor Markers in Advanced Gastric Cancer by Liu Y, Zhao JG, Zhao GY

“…While studies on SOX have been conducted in other regions, its impact on immune function and tumor markers remains inadequately evaluated, particularly in China.Objective: This study aimed to assess the toxicological profile, immune function modulation, and tumor marker reduction of the SOX regimen in patients with advanced gastric cancer.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 100 patients diagnosed with advanced gastric cancer, excluding eight ineligible cases. …”
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Serotonin enhances neurogenesis biomarkers, hippocampal volumes, and cognitive functions in Alzheimer’s disease by Ali Azargoonjahromi, For the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Abstract Research on serotonin reveals a lack of consensus regarding its role in brain volume, especially concerning biomarkers linked to neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, such as ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF-4), bone morphogenetic protein 6 (BMP-6), and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This study aimed to investigate the influence of serotonin on brain structure and hippocampal volumes in relation to cognitive functions in AD, as well as its link with biomarkers like CNTF, FGF-4, BMP-6, and MMP-1. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE III-IV OROPHARYNGEAL CANCER by Vasif V. Rakhmanov

“…Quality of life (QoL) studies in patients with oropharyngeal cancer can assist in formulating targeted treatment plans, optimising patient care, and improving follow-up strategies. Aim. To conduct a dynamic prospective study of the quality of life in patients with stage III-IV oropharyngeal cancer, focusing on assessing long-term functional treatment outcomes. …”
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Nicotinamide mononucleotide protects ovarian function and oocyte developmental competence during chemotherapy by Lin Shen, Hemei Li, Xueqi Gong, Hanwang Zhang, Yiqing Zhao

“…Considering the significance of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in regulating DNA damage and apoptosis, we aimed to examine the protective effects of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN, an NAD+ precursor) on ovarian function against CTX-induced damage. …”
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Changes of perioperative cognitive function and its effect on quality of life in laryngeal cancer by Zehui Gao, Lina Jia, Jianli Yao, Chenxin Wang, Hui Huang-Fu

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the association between changes in cognitive function perioperatively with QoL among patients with LSCC. …”
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Effect of Exercise Counseling on Functional Scales Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer by Fatemeh Shobeyri, Azita Nikravesh, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Rashid HeydariMoghadam, Monochehr Karami, Masomeh Badafreh

“…Diagnosis, treatment, and treatment complications incur physical, mental and social complications, and consequently reduce the quality of life in these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise counseling on functional scales in women with breast cancer. …”
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The strong correlation between visual function improvement and retinal microcirculation enhancement in glaucoma by Ting Wang, Ting Wang, Qiying Ling, Boyu Shen, Xu Jia

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to investigate the alterations in retinal vessel density (VD) among glaucomatous patients following effective intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction and to explore the relationship between retinal VD, visual function, and optic nerve structure.MethodsParticipants diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma (CPACG) were included. …”
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A functionally significant polymorphism in ID3 is associated with human coronary pathology. by Ani Manichaikul, Stephen S Rich, Heather Perry, Joseph Yeboah, Michelle Law, Molly Davis, Matthew Parker, Michael Ragosta, Jessica J Connelly, Coleen A McNamara, Angela M Taylor

“…<h4>Aims</h4>We previously identified association between the ID3 SNP rs11574 and carotid intima-media thickness in the Diabetes Heart Study, a predominantly White diabetic population. …”
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Anatomic and Functional Varieties of Labial Frenum in Children During the Mixed Dentition Period by Farida S. Ayupova, Tatyana V. Gayvoronskaya, Sergey N. Alekseenko

“…Aim. To study the anatomical and functional varieties of labial frenum and their prevalence in children aged 6–11 years in the territories of the Krasnodar Krai.Materials and methods. …”
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Comparisons of functional movements and core muscle activity in women according to Pilates proficiency by Hyun Seo Ko, Hyung-Ung Jung, Tae-Young Park, Jong-Kook Song, Junsig Wang, Hyun Chul Jung, Hyun Chul Jung

“…IntroductionThis study aims to investigate the differences in functional movements and core muscle activities between experienced and novice practitioners during Pilates exercises.MethodsThirty-eight participants were recruited for the study, comprising 19 experienced and 19 novice Pilates practitioners. …”
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Evaluation of self-monitoring of blood pressure in the PERHIT study and the impact on glomerular function by Mikael Ekholm, Ulrika Andersson, Peter M. Nilsson, Karin Kjellgren, Patrik Midlöv

“…Background Although intensive blood pressure (BP) control has not been shown to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), intensive BP control has been shown to reduce the risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the CKD population. The aim of this post-hoc study was to study the interplay between a self-monitoring BP system and glomerular function.Methods In all, 949 participants with hypertension underwent visits at baseline, after eight weeks and 12 months. …”
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Relationships Between Functional Impairment, Depressive Symptoms, and Ageing Attitudes in Older Adults by Jessica Sawang, Katya Numbers, Ben C. P. Lam, Simone Reppermund

“…Identifying the relationships between these risk factors may help inform interventions targeting early dementia. The aim of this study was to determine whether depressive symptoms and functional impairment are associated with ageing attitudes over 6 years. …”
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Supervised—not voluntary—upper limb exercise enhances vestibular function in Parkinson’s disease by Federica Ginanneschi, David Cioncoloni, Carla Battisti, Armando Bucciarelli, Federica Dominici, Roberto Marconi, Alessandro Rossi, Lucia Monti

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Comparison of Thyroid Function in Lead Poisoned Patients and Healthy Individuals in North India by Nandita Maini Jindal, Vikram Kumar Gupta, Ekta Bansal, Manthan Dhingra, Simranpreet Singh, Abhra Ghosh

“…Its potential effect on thyroid function remains unclear, with inconsistent findings across studies. …”
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