Using 21st century diagnostics to overcome barriers for lung function testing in primary care: it is time to consider oscillometry by Janwillem W. H. Kocks, Grietje H. Prins, Samuel Bardsley, Deesha Ghorpade, Sundeep Salvi

“…Obstructive airways diseases, including asthma and COPD as the most commonly encountered respiratory diseases in primary care, are both diagnosed by lung function testing using spirometry as the gold standard. …”
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The relationship between transformational leadership and work engagement among intensive care unit nurses: the mediating function of organizational climate by Lating Zhang, Lin Han, Xinhui Liang, Ruhua Wang, Haiyan Fan, Yao Jia, Sitong Li, Xue Jiang

“…The aim of this study is to probe into the possible mediating function of organizational climate in this relationship. …”
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Finding order in measuring disorders: Measurement Uncertainty of Thyroid Function Tests at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India by Asis Bhattacharya, Kasturi Mukherjee, Arkajit Dasgupta, Debi Mallick, Mousumi Mukhopadhyay

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PromarkerD Versus Standard of Care Biochemical Measures for Assessing Future Renal Function Decline in Type 2 Diabetes by Kirsten E. Peters, Isabella A. Joubert, Scott D. Bringans, Wendy A. Davis, Richard J. Lipscombe, Timothy M. E. Davis

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> PromarkerD more accurately identifies adults with T2D at risk of kidney function decline than current usual care biochemical tests.…”
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Effect of an adapted Taekwondo-based intervention on functional and motor abilities in elderly care home residents: a study protocol by Giuseppe Barone, Lorenzo Romano, Erika Pinelli, Laura Bragonzoni, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Raffaele Zinno, Giulio Senesi, Angelo Davalli

“…This pilot protocol study aims to evaluate the effects of an adapted Taekwondo-based intervention on upper limb strength and overall functional capacity in elderly care home residents. …”
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Long-Term Effects of Adverse Maternal Care on Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) Axis Function of Juvenile and Adolescent Macaques by Kai McCormack, Sara Bramlett, Elyse L. Morin, Erin R. Siebert, Dora Guzman, Brittany Howell, Mar M. Sanchez

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Is functional training functional? a systematic review of its effects in community-dwelling older adults by Chiung-ju Liu, Wen-Pin Chang, Yun Chan Shin, Yi-Ling Hu, Jane Morgan-Daniel

“…Abstract Background Age-related decline in physical and cognitive capacity increases older adults’ risk of disability, long-term care placement, and mortality rate. Functional training, which uses activities of daily living or simulated movements to complete activities as the intervention medium, could be more effective than rote exercise, which uses repetitive movements without added purpose, in preventing late-life disability in older people. …”
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Transformer-based multimodal precision intervention model for enhancing diaphragm function in elderly patients by Ma Xinli, Zhao Jie, Yan Ming, Zhang Yanping, Li Fan, Jia Jing, Ding Lu

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Beyond the cut: a cross-sectional analysis of the long-term clinical and functional impact of cesarean section scars by Laila Lídia Faria Almeida, Gabriel Lage Neves, Matheus Eduardo Soares Pinhati, Rivia Mara Lamaita, Eduardo Batista Cândido, Agnaldo Lopes da Silva Filho

“…Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the clinical and functional implications of cesarean section (CS) skin scars on women's lives, emphasizing the relationship between scar characteristics and quality of life. …”
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Predicting contrast sensitivity functions with digital twins by Yukai Zhao, Luis Andres Lesmes, Michael Dorr, Zhong-Lin Lu

“…Abstract We developed and validated digital twins (DTs) for contrast sensitivity function (CSF) across 12 prediction tasks using a data-driven, generative model approach based on a hierarchical Bayesian model (HBM). …”
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Transformation of body functions in the era of artificial intelligence by T. S. Martynenko, D. A. Starostina

“…The article considers the features of the body functioning in the era of the widespread introduction of digital technologies, primarily artificial intelligence. …”
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Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women by Azza A. Mohamed, Aziza A. Attia, Hanan A. Mahjoub

“…The study recommended the establishment of sexuality disorder clinics and sexual counseling clinics in healthcare centers that involve a multidisciplinary team — further researches to study the issues of sexual function as part of prenatal care and reproductive health programs. …”
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The Prevalence of Systemic Venous Congestion Post Kidney Transplant Detected by Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by Santiago Beltramino, Agustín Manchado Bruno, Damián Fernández, Javier Walther, Gustavo Werber

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Social Functions of the Russian Arctic Older Residents by A. M. Maksimov, T. A. Blynskaya

“…In the social and domestic sphere, the importance of the elderly in caring for children is high - in Russia in recent years about a 1/3 of the older people perform this function. …”
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Evaluating interprofessional primary care teams in high-income countries: A scoping review protocol on the conceptualization and measurement of team functioning, effectiveness, performance and collaboration in primary care. by Monica Aggarwal, Ivy Bourgeault, Sara Dalo, Kristina M Kokorelias, Leslie Greenberg, Bill Kreutzweiser, Kevin Samson, Leslie Sorensen, Connor Kemp, David Schieck, Ross E G Upshur

“…Keywords such as "team functioning," "performance measurement," "team effectiveness," "team collaboration," "primary care," and "primary healthcare" will be utilized to ensure the inclusion of relevant studies. …”
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Reduction of radiation transmission through functionalization of textiles from man-made cellulosic fibers by Kristina Klinkhammer, Karin Ratovo, Oliver Heß, Ellen Bendt, Thomas Grethe, Marcus Krieg, Michael Sturm, Thomas Weide, Boris Mahltig

Subjects: “…lyocell, uv-protection, ir-protection, radiation protection, skin care, tio2, indathren dye, perylene dye, functionalization…”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the living conditions and physical functioning of community-dwelling older adults by Satoko Sasaki, Shigeru Ota, Kazuyoshi Takashima, Yoshiyasu Dezaki, Tomomi Sato, Yumi Sakogashira, Hitoshi Okamura

“…In addition, significant differences were found in 5-meter walking speeds (comfort speed) of participants after the first wave; however, the change was significantly lower for the group requiring nursing care than for the group requiring assistance. Conclusions: These results indicate that, given the increased number of homebound older adults due to the pandemic, more attention should be given to maintain physical functioning of older adults, specifically those requiring nursing care.…”
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Changes in Physical Function, Cognitive Function, Mental Health, and Sleep Quality After Cardiac Surgeries and Procedures by Yoshimi Kawahara, Nobuto Nakanishi, Keiko Nomura, Satoshi Doi, Jun Oto

“…<b>Background</b>: Patients who undergo cardiac surgery and procedures often experience functional impairments. However, few studies have compared changes in physical function, cognitive function, mental health, and sleep quality before and after the interventions. …”
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The impact of a multicomponent‐functional training with postural correction on functional balance in the elderly with a history of falling by Parisa Sedaghati, Maryam Goudarzian, Somayeh Ahmadabadi, Seyed Mojtaba Tabatabai‐Asl

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of multicomponent functional training with postural correction on functional balance in the elderly with a history of falling. …”
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Functionality and feasibility of cognitive function training via mobile health application among youth at risk for psychosis by Huijun Li, Shunwen Yang, Hongmei Chi, Lihua Xu, Tianhong Zhang, Feng Bao, William S. Stone, Jijun Wang

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