Association Between Cognitive Function and Emotion, Sleep, Frailty, and Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients by Nan Wang, Qunying Zhang, Peng Li, Lilan Guo, Xiaoman Wu, Qiuyun Tu

“…ABSTRACT Background With the rapid increase in China's aging population, cognitive impairment in the elderly has become a significant public health issue. Aims In this study we performed a cross‐sectional analysis to comprehensively investigate the relationship between cognitive function and emotion, sleep, frailty, nutrition, and clinical variables in hospitalized geriatric patients according to age group and sex. …”
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Functional Outcome of Lumbar Discectomy by Fenestration Technique in Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Prolapse by Bharath Vadivelkumar, Prem K Kothimbakkam, Guhan Rayappan Kumaresan, Ashwanth N Balashanmugam, Thirumal Ranganathan, Vijayashankar Murugesan

“…The causes for delayed functional recovery were high body mass index, extremes of age, and a heavy worker population. …”
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Characterizing the functioning of the attentional networks in state and trait anxiety: the role of affective information by Antonia Pilar Pacheco-Unguetti, Antonia Pilar Pacheco-Unguetti, Alberto Acosta, Alberto Acosta, Juan Lupiáñez, Juan Lupiáñez

“…IntroductionThe aim of the present research was to examine the role of affective information in the functioning of attentional networks in individuals with high vs. low trait or state anxiety. …”
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Gait speed in older adults: exploring the impact of functional, physical and social factors by Naiara Virto, Xabier Río, Iker Muñoz-Pérez, Amaia Méndez-Zorrilla, Begoña García-Zapirain

“… Purpose: With age there is a neuromuscular and cognitive decline that impacts on functional ability. One of the most characteristic and easily recognisable signs of this decline is a decrease in usual gait speed. …”
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The results of the cross-sectional study of platelet aggregative function in children with hemorrhagic syndrome by Olga B. Gordeeva, Albina V. Dobrotok, Mariia V. Volkova, Natalia L. Aleshenko, Vladimir S. Kargin, Irine Dzharkava, Nadezhda F. Zhdanovskaia

“…The analyzed results of laboratory tests of platelet aggregation function, hypoaggregation with inducers was observed in more than half of the children, hyperaggregation was observed was present in almost half of the patients.…”
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Liver Function Test and Diabetes Mellitus: Correlation from a Laboratory Perspective by Aditya Chilay, Neha Mehra, Moumita Misra, Raj Jatale, Shibani Ramchandran

“…Aims and objectives: To study the correlation of LFTs with DM in the Indian population. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Acotiamide for the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Guoguang Xiao, Xiaoping Xie, Juan Fan, Jianjun Deng, Shan Tan, Yu Zhu, Qin Guo, Chaomin Wan

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Neuroticism is related to functional outcomes after surgically treated proximal humerus fractures by Denise E. de Gruijter, MD, Leanne S. Blaas, MD, Kelly van Winden, BSc, Rosa E. Boeschoten, MSc, PhD, Susan van Dieren, MSc, PhD, Michel P.J. van den Bekerom, MD, PhD, Robert Jan Derksen, MD, PhD, MSc

“…As such, it follows that the level of neuroticism in a patient might be especially important. This study aims to examine the correlation between neuroticism levels and functional outcomes following surgically treated PHFs. …”
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Effects of aminooxyacetic acid on learning and memory function and neurochemical changes in chronic alcoholism by Hongbo Jiang, Xunling Wang, Yingwei Liang, Yinghan Hou, Xinping Yue, Zhiyi Zhang, Dan Chen, Xinyi Fan, Ailin Du

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of aminooxyacetic acid (AOAA) on cognitive function, particularly learning and memory, in a rat model of chronic alcoholism. …”
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Exploring the Composition of Blueberry-Based Functional Products: Polyphenolic and Elemental Characterization and Quantification by Francesca Buiarelli, Maria Presutti, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Carmela Riccardi, Donatella Pomata, Andrea Fricano, Giulia Simonetti, Patrizia Di Filippo

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Executive function deficit in patients with long COVID syndrome: A systematic review by Siti Maisarah Nasir, Noorazrul Yahya, Kah Hui Yap, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review published articles assessing the neurocognitive profile of long COVID patients, with a specific emphasis on executive function (EF), and to determine the correlation between EF deficits and brain alterations through the utilisation of neuroimaging modalities. …”
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ANALYSIS OF RENAL FUNCTION AFTER ON AND OFF PUMP CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING by João Roberto Breda, Ariadne Pires, Charles Benjamin Neff, Leandro Luongo de Mattos, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Vitor E. Valenti, Vivian F. Ribeiro, Adriano L. Roque, Jose-Luiz Figueiredo, Rodrigo Daminello Raimundo, Celso Ferreira

“…Deterioration in renal function is associated with higher rates of postoperative complications. …”
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Nerve Block Extends Nerve Function Recovery in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers by Wei Q, Rong H, Zhang G, Xie Y, Dai W

“…However, the minimum stimulation thresholds of peripheral nerves in patients with diabetic foot, along with the recovery of nerve function, remain undetermined. The aim of this study is to investigate the minimum stimulation thresholds of the femoral and sciatic nerves, as well as the duration of nerve block, in patients diagnosed with diabetic foot.Methods: From July 2020 to March 2022, a prospective study was conducted involving patients aged 50– 80 scheduled for distal lower limb surgery. …”
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Implications of Intra-Individual Variability in Motor Performance on Functional Mobility in Stroke Survivors by Neha Lodha, Prakruti Patel, Evangelos A. Christou, Anjali Tiwari, Manfred Diehl

“…This study aimed to (1) quantify the impact of stroke on IIV in motor performance, and (2) determine the contribution of IIV and mean motor performance to functional mobility. …”
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Food Insecurity Is Associated With Current Asthma, Wheeze, and Lung Function in Children and Adults by Weiliang Kong, Yilian Xie, Kunlong Xiong, Jingjing Hu, Weina Huang, Chao Cao

“…ABSTRACT Background Food insecurity (FI) has been a global threat, as a social determinant in connection with the prevalence of diseases requiring dietary interventions, such as asthma, has been established. This study aims to examine the relationship between FI and respiratory health outcomes. …”
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The prevalence of respiratory symptoms and diseases and declined lung function among foundry workers by Kirsi Koskela, Lauri Lehtimäki, Jukka Uitti, Panu Oksa, Antti Tikkakoski, Riitta Sauni

“…The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and diseases and declined lung function of current foundry workers, ex-foundry workers, and unexposed controls. …”
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Functional characteristics of fresh antitumor immune interferer GDF-15 in multiple cancers by Min Fang, Ziyu Wang, Yuxin Zhou, Fengrui Yang, Zhu Wu, Jian Xiao

“…Abstract We designed our study with the aim of conducting a comprehensive analysis of the role that GDF-15 plays in pan-cancer. …”
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Evaluating handgrip strength and functional tests as indicators of gait speed in older females by Valentina Muollo, Samuel D’Emanuele, Laura Ghiotto, Doriana Rudi, Federico Schena, Cantor Tarperi

“…This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the associations between HGS and common functional tests and to determine the optimal cut-off values for these tests in assessing GS.Methods142 community-dwelling older females aged 60–80 years old (mean age: 75 ± 6 years) were evaluated with HGS, the 30-second arm curl (30 s-AC), 30-second chair stand (30 s-CS), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the 8-foot Up & Go (8-UG) test. …”
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Deficient sleep, altered hypothalamic functional connectivity, depression and anxiety in cigarette smokers by Yu Chen, Shefali Chaudhary, Guangfei Li, Lisa M. Fucito, Jinbo Bi, Chiang-Shan R. Li

“…The hypothalamus regulates the sleep-wake cycle and supports motivated behavior, and hypothalamic dysfunction may underpin comorbid nicotine dependence, depression and anxiety. We aimed to investigate whether and how the resting state functional connectivities (rsFCs) of the hypothalamus relate to cigarette smoking, deficient sleep, depression and anxiety. …”
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The influence of drying methods on the physicochemical, functional, and antioxidant properties of passion fruit peel by LIU Zhaohan, YANG Tongxiang, XU Hanshan, LI Xuejing, CHEN Junliang, REN Guangyue, DUAN Xu

“…<b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to investigate the effects of drying methods on passion fruit peels. …”
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