Enhancing the Understanding of the Concept of Function through Integrated Visual and Experiential Approaches by Ismet Temaj, Senad Orhani, Esma Canhasi-Kasemi

“…This paper aims to explore the impact of integrated visual and experiential approaches in improving the understanding of the concept of function among lower and upper secondary school students. …”
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Functional Electrical Stimulation for Male Urinary Incontinence: A Literature Review by Warsono Warsono, Pipit Lestari

“…Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has emerged as a promising adjunctive therapy to enhance pelvic floor muscle function and accelerate continence recovery. …”
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Effect of diode laser frenectomy on tongue anatomy and function – Clinical cases by Catarina Teixeira Alves, Cristina Cardoso Silva, Otília Pereira-Lopes

“…This article describes two clinical cases of pediatric patients aged 9 years who were diagnosed with alteration of the lingual frenulum and subsequently underwent diode laser frenectomy after multidisciplinary clinical evaluation. Post-surgical functional and phonetic changes were evaluated using the Marchesan Protocol for Lingual Frenulum Assessment and the Wong-Baker Pain Face Scale. …”
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Does Ramadan Fasting Adversely Affect Cognitive Function in Young Females? by Mahboubeh Ghayour Najafabadi, Laya Rahbar Nikoukar, Amir Memari, Hamed Ekhtiari, Sara Beygi

“…There were no significant changes for DST and Stroop task 1 in both groups, whereas Stroop task 2 and task 3 showed significant improvements in Ramadan condition (p<0.05). Interference indices did not change significantly across the study except in post-Ramadan period of fasting group (p<0.05). …”
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Resistance Training May Improve Rectus Femoris Muscle Parameters in Elderly Women by Zeinab Hooshmandi, Farhad Daryanoosh, Pegah Jahani

“…Introduction: One of the important issues in aging is sarcopenia characterized by muscle mass and function reduction. The present study investigated the effect of high intensity interval resistance training (HIIRT) on muscular parameters in sarcopenic elderly women. …”
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Effects of Compression Pants with Different Pressure Levels on Anaerobic Performance and Post-Exercise Physiological Recovery: Randomized Crossover Trial by Qinlong Li, Kaixuan Che, Wenlang Yu, Wenda Song, Yue Zhou

“…Compression pants, as functional sportswear providing external pressure, are widely used to enhance athletic performance and accelerate recovery. …”
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Effects of nitrogen application rate and weak light post anthesis on the grain yield and starch physicochemical properties of soft wheat by Tingting Yang, Abdul Rehman, Suhui Yan, Juan Chen, Jing Li, Xiao Zhang, Wenyang Li

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Spintronic Content Addressable Memory With Integrated Boolean Logic and Arithmetic Functions by Zahra Mehdizadeh Taheri, Sayed Masoud Sayedi, Mohammad Hossein Moaiyeri

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Sustained capillary enlargement induced by angiogenic gene therapy does not support post-ischemic muscle recovery of hyperlipidemic mice by Galina Wirth, Galina Wirth, Greta Juusola, Greta Juusola, Hanne Laakso, Nihay Laham-Karam, Seppo Ylä-Herttuala, Seppo Ylä-Herttuala, Petra Korpisalo, Petra Korpisalo

“…BackgroundHyperlipidemia is known to impair endothelial function. We have recently shown that hyperlipidemia also blunts native post-ischemic capillary enlargement that is important for efficient skeletal muscle recovery from ischemia as it supports the recovery of arterial driving pressure and through intussusception increases capillary density. …”
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The Effect of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery on Kidney Function in Renal Stone Treatment by Levent Işıkay, Mehmet Caniklioğlu, Ünal Öztekin, Volkan Selmi, Sercan Sarı

“…There was a statistically significant improvement in eGFR in the long-term follow-up period than the early period when compared to preoperative renal function.Conclusion: On the contrary of former stone removal modalities, RIRS can stabilize postoperative kidney function. …”
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The effects of an individual music intervention on executive functions in adults with intellectual disabilities by Gerianne J.J. Smeets, Maaike M. Van Rest, Karin M. Volkers, Xavier M.H. Moonen, Erik J.A. Scherder

“…Background: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) often demonstrate impairments in executive functioning (EF). In other clinical populations, music interventions have demonstrated positive effects on EF. …”
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The impact of structured motor learning intervention on preschool children’s executive functions by Yanli Hao, Lingsong Kong, Xiaozan Wang, Xin Yu

“…The intervention group participated in 30-minute structured motor learning sessions twice a week, over 12 weeks, while the control group engaged in same duration regular outdoor free play. Pre- and post-intervention executive functions were assessed using the EF-TOUCH. …”
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Epidural Electrical Stimulation for Functional Recovery in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury by Yihang Ren, Lifen Mo, Junlin Lu, Ping Zhu, Ming Yin, Wenqing Jia, Fengyan Liang, Xiaodi Han, Jizong Zhao

“…Among them, all 11 patients had improvements in sensory function and muscle spasticity, and 6 of 11 reported an improvement in urinary function. …”
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Organisational technologies for ambulatory outpatient healthcare quality improvement in cardiovascular disease patients by L. S. Barbarash, G. V. Artamonova, S. A. Makarov, O. V. Kovalenko, I. E. Koltunov

“…The article presents an innovative clinico-organisational model of medical care in cardiovascular disease (CVD), functioning in a large industrial city. The model is based on the “closed circle” principle, including a unified ambulatory-outpatient system of cardiologic care and a multi-level hospital system of CVD healthcare: therapeutic cardiologic and high-technology surgical service, post-infarction and post-intervention rehabilitation, including sanatorium level. …”
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The impact of perioperative hyperglycemia on postoperative cognitive function: A comprehensive review by Jiale Song, Shuqin Li, Heng Zhao, Qian Hao, Hongyuan Sui, Hongmei Zhou, Jian Lu

“…This will protect cognitive functions and improve overall patient outcomes, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application, thereby setting the stage for advancements that could transform perioperative management standards.…”
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Analysis of long-term effect of in-center nocturnal hemodialysis on nutrition, metabolism and cardiac function in patients with end-stage renal disease by Liu Qian, Pu Meng-meng, Yang Kai, Li Na, Zhang Feng-chao

“…Objective To explore the long-term efficacy of extended nocturnal hemodialysis（INHD） on nutritional metabolism and cardiac function of uremics.Methods Both INHD（n=68） and hemodialysis（HD,n=54） were administered.Blood calcium, blood phosphorus, blood cholesterol, creatinine, blood albumin, parathyroid hormone（PTH） were measured; body mass index（BMI） was calculated; brachial triceps skinfold thickness（TSF） of upper arm was measured at non-fistula side; pre/post-dialysis blood pressure recorded; cardiac color Doppler ultrasonography of left ventricular mass index（LVMI） or left ventricular ejection fraction（LVEF） measured.The changes of nutrition, metabolism and cardiac function were assessed.Results During follow-ups of 12/36/60 months, no difference existed in serum calcium, creatinine, albumin or PTH.In INHD treatment group, blood cholesterol, BMI,TSF,pre/post-dialysis blood pressure, LVMI and LVEF all improved.As compared with coronary heart disease（CHD） patients, the differences were statistically significant.Conclusion INHD treatment can effectively reduce blood phosphorus level, prevent heart remodeling, improve heart function, enhance quality-of-life and offer long-term patient benefits.…”
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Prognostic implications of functional tricuspid regurgitation in asymptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation by Christophe Tribouilloy, Yohann Bohbot, Benjamin Essayagh, Giovanni Benfari, Jeroen J. Bax, Thierry Le Tourneau, Yan Topilsky, Clemence Antoine, Dan Rusinaru, Francesco Grigioni, Nina Ajmone Marsan, Aniek vanWijngaarden, Aviram Hochstadt, Jean Christian Roussel, Prabin Thapa, Michelena Hector I, Maurice Enriquez‐Sarano

“…Abstract Aims Functional tricuspid regurgitation (FTR) associated with degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) accentuates the severity of heart failure and is a marker of poor prognosis. …”
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The outcome of complete coronary artery surgical revascularization on left ventricular function by Zaid Mohammed Abdulwahhab Al-Noori, Laith Saleh Al-Kaaby, Heba Khaled Hatem

“…Mild changes in left atrial diameter, septal wall thickness, and ventricular dimensions were also observed.In conclusion, Patients with impaired preoperative systolic function showed significant improvement in LVEF following complete surgical revascularization. …”
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Iptacopan Reduces Proteinuria and Stabilizes Kidney Function in C3 Glomerulopathy by Carla M. Nester, Ute Eisenberger, Alexandre Karras, Moglie le Quintrec, Liz Lightstone, Manuel Praga, Giuseppe Remuzzi, Maria José Soler, Junhao Liu, Matthias Meier, Ronda Tawfik, Guido Junge, Andrea Biondani, Angelo J. Trapani, Nicholas J.A. Webb, Edwin K.S. Wong

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Improved heart rate variability in postmenopausal women following short-term combined exercise training by Rizky Prayuda Putra, Helga Anindya Mubarok, Nathania Elma Fithriyah, Dani Rahmat Ramadhana, Gadis Meinar Sari, Tri Hartini Yuliawati, Raden Argarini

“…In conclusion, a 2-week of combined exercise training program, including aerobic, resistance, balance, and flexibility exercises improves global cardiac autonomic function in post-menopausal women. …”
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