Potential benefit with acupuncture in functional gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Renhong Wan, Xiaorui Zeng, Yupeng Zhang, Haiyan Wang, Luqiang Sun, Shuai Chen, Fangli Luo, Yujun Hou, Qianhua Zheng, Ying Li

“…Background: Many patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) seek complementary and alternative therapies to improve gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. …”
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Gut Microbiome Diversity and Uric Acid in Serum and Urine by Cecilie Ness, Dmitri Svistounov, Marit D. Solbu, Natalia Petrenya, Neoma Boardman, Kirsti Ytrehus, Trond G. Jenssen, Andrew Holmes, Stephen J. Simpson, Svetlana N. Zykova

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Association between Early Resistive Index Measurement and Early Graft Function and Long-Term Graft Survival after Kidney Transplantation: an Evidence-based Clinical Review by Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, I Wayan Yudiana, Kadek Budi Santosa, Anak Agung Gde Oka, Arry Rodjani, Nur Rasyid

“…Background: resistive index (RI) is highly utilised to assess the graft function using Doppler ultrasonography. …”
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Association between Early Resistive Index Measurement and Early Graft Function and Long-Term Graft Survival after Kidney Transplantation: an Evidence-based Clinical Review by Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, I Wayan Yudiana, Kadek Budi Santosa, Anak Agung Gde Oka, Arry Rodjani, Nur Rasyid

“…Background: resistive index (RI) is highly utilised to assess the graft function using Doppler ultrasonography. …”
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Meta Analysis of Therapeutic Effect of Jichuan Decoction Combined with Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Functional Constipation by Haibing QIN, Aiyuan ZOU, Lianhuan YANG, Zhaotian WU

“…Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Jichuan decoction combined with acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of functional constipation, and provide necessary reference for clinical treatment.Methods:Two independent researchers electronically searched databases, including VIP Database (VIP), Wanfang Database, China Knowledge Network Database (CNKI), China's Traditional Chinese Medicine Database, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Embase, PubMed and Clinicalkey, to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about functional constipation treated by acupuncture and moxibustion from the establishment time of the library to December 31, 2018. …”
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The relationship of systemic inflammatory response with structural and functional changes in the myocardium in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis by D. V. Kolchin, V. I. Ruzov, L. N. Savonenkova, V. A. Razin

“…Taking into account the conflicting data on the effect of the systemic inflammatory response on the structural and functional changes in the myocardium in clinical forms of tuberculosis, we conducted an echocardiographic study and an assessment of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the blood serum.The purpose: to study the relationship of structural and functional changes in the myocardium with markers of systemic inflammation IL-6, IL-10, VEGF-A in patients with various forms of pulmonary tuberculosis.Materials and methods. …”
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Indicators likely to contribute to clinical and functional improvement among survivors of politically-sanctioned torture by Martin Hill, Mary Lynn Everson

“…Historically, Kovler Center used clinical measurement instruments to assess depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress, but staff was challenged with finding the best way to assess and ultimately measure changes in functional domains. …”
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Effects of demographic characteristics on burnout, psychological resilience, and family functioning in parents of children with disabilities by Mehmet Salih Yildirim, Mustafa Özkan Firat, Mehmet Emin Atay, Dursun Alper Yilmaz, Gökhan Dege

“…Parents with poor health conditions had higher burnout and lower resilience and family functionality. …”
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The impact of sociodemographic factors on quality of life and functional impairment in patients treated of oropharyngeal carcinoma by Milovanović Jovica, Andrejić Dragoslava, Jotić Ana, Đukić Vojko, Tošković Oliver, Savić-Vujović Katarina, Pavlović Bojan, Stojković Goran, Banko Bojan, Milovanović Anđela, Artiko Vera

“…The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life (QOL) and functional performance and the impact of different demographical data, stage of disease, and treatment type on these parameters in patients with oropharyngeal cancer with successfully achieved locoregional control a year after the treatment. …”
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Clinical efficacy of probiotics in improving intestinal mucosal permeability for functional dyspepsia patients with anxiety by Kang-ming Huang, Hua-bin Qiu, Dong-ping Liao, Ya-yue Jiang, Ying-Han Deng, Hong-bin Chen

“…BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate whether probiotics are effective in improving symptoms of functional dyspepsia (FD) accompanied by anxiety.MethodsThere were 116 patients with FD accompanied by anxiety and 114 patients without anxiety. …”
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A cross-sectional investigation on the function of the female pelvic floor in the Sichuan Province, China by Ai-Ping Min, Die Zeng, Rui-Jin Zhang, Ting-Ting Pan, Xin Feng, Jia-Qi Luo

“…Methods A total of 368 married women were randomly recruited from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Leshan People’s Hospital from May 2018 to December 2023 for pelvic floor function screening. Of these, 122 married women did not have children (group A), 122 married women had children before menopause (group B), and 124 women were postmenopausal (group C). …”
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Correlation between computed tomography findings and liver function parameters in chronic liver disease by Moeen ud din Khan Khalil, Syed Kazim Shah Bukhari, Syed Murtaza Shah Bukhari, Mian Zia Shah, Mian Raza Shah

“…Data of adult patients were included if they had undergone a contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and liver function tests (LFTs) and hematological tests done within seven days of the CT scan. …”
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Repurposing Olive Oil Mill Wastewater into a Valuable Ingredient for Functional Bread Production by Ignazio Restivo, Lino Sciurba, Serena Indelicato, Mario Allegra, Claudia Lino, Giuliana Garofalo, David Bongiorno, Salvatore Davino, Giuseppe Avellone, Luca Settanni, Luisa Tesoriere, Raimondo Gaglio

“…Polyphenolic compounds were analyzed via liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS). To assess the functional properties of the final products, the breads were homogenized with synthetic human saliva and subjected to in vitro digestion. …”
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The impact of frailty on functional recovery after cardiac surgery—a case control study by M. Abdelmonem, M. Elsayed, D. Awadallah, O. Don, R. H. Bennett, O. G. Mackay, S. Pookayil, C. Archer, M. Mahgoub, M. J. Bennett

“…They depend on the preservation or early recovery of physiological and functional capacity, both of which may be lost in patients living with frailty. …”
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Functional Index Questionnaire: structural validity study in Brazilian patients with anterior knee pain by André Pontes-Silva, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Flávio de Oliveira Pires, Carlos Eduardo Girasol, Gabriel Gardhel Costa Araujo, Plínio da Cunha Leal, José Djalma Arrais Junior, Cid André Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes, Christian Emmanuel Torres Cabido

“…ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the Functional Index Questionnaire (FIQ) structure using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in Brazilian patients with anterior knee pain. …”
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Evaluation of functional outcome in patients treated with locking compression plate for distal femur fractures by Kevin Sebastian, Dr Sanoj P. Poulose, Dr. Akhil K. Thomas, Dr. Shery Valsan

“…Only one patient had ‘Fair’ score. Conclusion: Locking compression plate fixation is a safe procedure for supracondylar fractures of distal femur with good functional outcome.  …”
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Reclassification of Two MLH1 Variants of Uncertain Significance Utilizing Clinical and Functional Data by Jane Hübertz Frederiksen, Ulf Birkedal, Sarah Bachmann, Elisabeth Victoria Eliesen, Lene Juel Rasmussen, Katja Venborg Pedersen, Lana Al‐Zehhawi, Susanne E. Boonen, Lotte Krogh, Karina Rønlund, Lise Graversen, Jannie Assenholt, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Karin Wadt, Anne‐Marie Gerdes, Thomas v. O. Hansen

“…Conclusion By applying all collected data and functional results we propose to reclassify the c.696_698del, p.…”
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Functional and Radiological Outcome of Anterior Plate Stabilisation of the Sacroiliac Joint in Unstable Pelvic Injury by Din MH, Aziz AM, Sahran Y, Mohamed-Saat MA, Abdul-Ghani NS, Faisham W, Musa AT

“…Based on the Majeed system, 73.3% of patients had excellent functional outcomes, and based on Lindahl criteria; there were 60% of patients who had excellent radiological outcome. …”
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Self-reported cognitive function in older breast cancer survivors after chemotherapy treatment by Rachel Kim, Julia Peña, Kai-Ping Liao, Susan K. Peterson, Liang Li, Daria Zorzi, Holly M. Holmes, Mariana Chavez-MacGregor, Sharon H. Giordano

“…Survivors completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function (FACT-CogV3) instrument and provided demographic and clinical data. …”
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Features of the functional state of the enteropancreatic hormonal system in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus by F. O. Ushanova, T. Y. Demidova, T. N. Korotkova

“…Features of the functional state of the enteropancreatic hormonal system in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus© Fatima O. …”
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