Autonomic nervous system and mediating role of respiratory function in patients with ALS by Nieves de Bernardo, José Enrique de la Rubia Ortí, Carlos Villarón-Casales, Jesús Privado, Rosa Maset-Roig, Montse Cañabate, David Sancho-Cantus, Inmaculada Orrit Sanz, Raquel Fernández Fernández, Belén Proaño, Asta Tvarijonaviciute, Camila Peres Rubio, María Benlloch, Rubén Menargues-Ramírez, Jorge Alarcón-Jiménez

“…This study aimed to analyze the role of the ANS in respiratory function, cognition, functionality, and antioxidant capacity in patients with ALS through a predictive model that assesses the mediating activity of respiration. …”
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Metformin improves Mycobacterium avium infection by strengthening macrophage antimicrobial functions by Sindre Dahl Mediaas, Sindre Dahl Mediaas, Markus Haug, Markus Haug, Claire Louet, Sissel Gyrid Freim Wahl, Sissel Gyrid Freim Wahl, Alexandre Gidon, Trude Helen Flo, Trude Helen Flo

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Evaluation of the volume and function of the right atrial appendage using computed tomography by Yang Liu, Tong Pan, Xin Tian, Cai-Ying Li

“…Abstract Objective To assess the volume and function of the right atrial appendage (RAA) in patients with sinus rhythm using 256-slice spiral computed tomography (CT) angiography. …”
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Functional Analysis of Mature Activin A Produced by Enterokinase in Plant Cells by Ki-Beom Moon, Ji-Sun Park, Han-Gyeul Kim, Jae-Heung Jeon, Tae-Ho Kwon, Kyung-Sook Chung, Hyo-Jun Lee, Hyun-Soon Kim

“…In particular, production of activin A, which has a variety of important biological functions in humans, is limited. The purpose of this study was to develop a safe, stable, and efficient plant-based in vitro production system for activin A, assess its biological activity in cancer cells, and demonstrate its potential for use in cancer research. …”
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Effect of trypsin on biochemical and functional properties of decellularized porcine articular cartilage by A. D. Kirillova, E. A. Nemets, A. M. Grigoriev, L. A. Kirsanova, V. A. Ryzhikova, E. A. Volkova, Yu. B. Basok, V. I. Sevastianov

“…By day 28 of CEC cultivation, adherent cells had produced their own extracellular matrix (ECM) containing GAGs and collagen. …”
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Microstructural and functional abnormalities of the locus coeruleus in freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease by Huimin Sun, Caiting Gan, Xingyue Cao, Yongsheng Yuan, Heng Zhang, Chenhui Wan, Jiaxin Shi, Xufeng Wang, Youyong Kong, Tao Feng, Kezhong Zhang

“…Correlation between LC FW metrics and clinical scales were assessed. Functional connectivity analysis with LC as the region of interest was performed across groups during medication withdrawal. …”
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DYNAMICS OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION OF PATIENTS WITH DEFECTS OF THE SKULL AFTER RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY by E. V. Sinbukhova, A. D. Kravchuk, A. Yu. Lubnin, G. V. Danilov, V. A. Ochlopkov, L. A. Stepnova

“…Keywords cognitive function, depression, anxiety, reconstructive  surgery. …”
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Multiparity induces persistent myocardial structural, functional and transcriptomic remodelling in mice by Ruth R. Magaye, Bing H. Wang, Hongyi R. Liu, Shanae Bailey, Rithy Nuon, Sabrina Sutano, Michael Nyugen, Helen Kiriazis, Kyah Grigolon, Luchen Shan, William W. H. Ho, Fumihiko Takeuchi, Daniel G. Donner, David M. Kaye

“…We evaluated blood pressure, body composition, gross weight and histologic cardiac structure. Cardiac function was assessed by echocardiography together with transcriptomic analysis of the left ventricular myocardium. …”
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Innate epithelial and functional differences in airway epithelium of children with acute wheeze by Kevin Looi, Kevin Looi, Kevin Looi, Thomas Iosifidis, Thomas Iosifidis, Thomas Iosifidis, Thomas Iosifidis, Saraya Harrison, Saraya Harrison, Stephen M. Stick, Peter LeSouef, Peter LeSouef, Peter LeSouef, Ingrid A. Laing, Ingrid A. Laing, Anthony Kicic, Anthony Kicic, Anthony Kicic, Anthony Kicic

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THE EFFICACY OF SILDENAFIL THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY HYPERTENSION OF DIFFERENT ETIOLOGY: INFLUENCE ON THE CLINICAL, FUNCTIONAL, HEMODYNAMIC STATUS, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION... by T. V. Martynyuk, Z. H. Dadacheva, V. M. Paramonov, M. A. Saidova, S. N. Nakonechnikov, I. Ye. Chazova

“…Aim: to study the efficacy of sildenafil therapy in pulmonary hypertension of different etiology, its influence on the clinical, functional, hemodynamic status, structure and function of the right and left heart, right ventricular-arterial coupling (RVAC) in pts with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension (IPAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).Materials and methods: in the study we included 29 IPAH pts aged 42.8±10.6 yrs, 28 CTEPH pts aged 43.4±10.4 yrs II-IV functional class (FC) (WHO), receiving stable standard therapy (anticoagulants, diuretics, glycosides) and calcium channel blockers for at least 3 months. …”
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Cognitive disorders in patients with arterial hypertension in real medical practice. by T. A. Khomazyuk, V. Yu. Krotova, O. V. Sova, V. M. Yagolnik

“…It was found that 28.8% of patients had cognitive disorders, mainly of neurodynamic nature,  in particular,  the ability of concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions was reduced. …”
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Interdisciplinary assessment-oriented treatment of fibromyalgia: a case report by Tobias Romeyke, Elisabeth Noehammer, Harald Stummer

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Cardiovascular Health Assessment in Artisanal Divers in the Lagos Region, Chile by Alex Véliz Burgos, Anita Dörner Paris, Raquel Pereira Berrios, Edgardo González Sierra

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> cardiovascular health plays a crucial role in the functional capacity and overall well-being of individuals engaged in intense and prolonged physical activities, such as artisanal diving. …”
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Cognitive disorders in patients with arterial hypertension in real medical practice by Khomazyuk T.A., Krotova V.Yu., Sova O.V., Yagolnik V.M.

“…It was found that 28.8% of patients had cognitive disorders, mainly of neurodynamic nature, in particular, the ability of concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions was reduced. …”
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Validation of the Clinical Assessment Scale in Autoimmune Encephalitis in Chinese Patients by Yingchi Zhang, Ewen Tu, Chenxiao Yao, Jia Liu, Qiang Lei, Wei Lu

“…The CASE scores of patients receiving second-line treatment were significantly higher (median CASE: 15) than in those receiving first-line treatment (median CASE: 8) (p&lt;0.001). Twenty-two patients had poor functional status (mRS&gt;2). Areas under the curve of CASE on whether functional status was poor at 1 year were 0.89 (p&lt;0.001). …”
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Assessment of Hidden Hearing Loss in Tinnitus patients with Normal hearing by Yomna Magdy Zoghba, Wessam Mostafa Essawy, Mona Ahmed Kotait, Afaf Ahmed Emara

“…The TEN test assessed dead regions. The severity of tinnitus had been assessed using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Questionnaire (THI). …”
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Assessment of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Enhancing Periodontal Regeneration by Fatema Akhter

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Balance Assessment in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Literature Review by Elena Amaricai, Andrei Daniel Bolovan, Alin Cristian Micuta, Marius Militaru, Anda Gabriela Militaru, Ana Ardelean

“…Patients who performed physical exercise programs (including clinical Pilates, strengthening exercises, proprioceptive balance exercises, or home exercises) had significant balance improvements. There are various ways to assess the balance in children suffering from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. …”
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Assessment of cardiometabolic risk factors in various phenotypes of masked hypertension by B. I. Geltser, V. V. Orlova-Ilinskaya, O. O. Vetrova, V. N. Kotelnikov, R. S. Karpov

“…Aim. To assess the relationship of cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with various phenotypes of masked hypertension (MH).Material and methods. …”
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Effect of Chewing Hardness on Cognitive-Associated Brain Regions Activation by Hansol Lee, Ji-Hye Kim, Seungho Kim, Sung Ho Jang, Yongmin Chang, Youn-Hee Choi

“…Two-sample t-test result indicated that the hard-chewing group had higher activation mostly in the caudate nucleus and frontal brain regions associated with cognitive function compared with the soft-chewing group. …”
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