Memory function in patients with opioid dependence treated with buprenorphine and methadone in comparison with healthy persons by Sara Kamali Ardakani, Sara Mahmoudi, Khaled Rahmani, Narges Shamsalizadeh

“…Abstract Methadone and buprenorphine are commonly used for drug abuse treatment but may impair cognitive function. This study assessed memory performance in patients receiving these treatments compared to healthy controls. …”
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KCa3.1 K+ Channel Expression and Function in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells. by Greer K Arthur, S Mark Duffy, Katy M Roach, Rob A Hirst, Aarti Shikotra, Erol A Gaillard, Peter Bradding

“…Due to its proposed roles in the regulation of cell proliferation, migration, and epithelial fluid secretion, inhibiting this channel might have either beneficial or adverse effects on HBEC function. The aim of this study was to assess whether primary HBECs express the KCa3.1 channel and its role in HBEC function. …”
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Gross myofascial release on pain and function in cervical radiculopathy: a randomised controlled study by Lama Saad El-Din Mahmoud, Sobhy Mahmoud Aly, Hosam Magdy Metwally

“…Conclusions Gross MFR using a gross stretch of the posterior cervical musculature and upper quarter (arm pull technique) had significantly improved outcomes in the rehabilitation of CR patients.…”
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Functional levels and MRI patterns of muscle involvement in upper limbs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. by Claudia Brogna, Lara Cristiano, Tommaso Tartaglione, Tommaso Verdolotti, Lavinia Fanelli, Luana Ficociello, Giorgio Tasca, Roberta Battini, Giorgia Coratti, Nicola Forcina, Roberto De Santis, Giulia Norcia, Sara Carnicella, Cesare Colosimo, Pierre Carlier, Marika Pane, Eugenio Mercuri

“…Thirty-one patients of age between 5 and 29 years were included in the study (17 ambulant and 14 non-ambulant). They were all assessed using the Performance of Upper Limb (PUL) test and muscle MRI of shoulder, arm and forearm in order to establish if the functional scores obtained at shoulder, mid and distal level related to specific patterns of involvement in each upper limb segment on muscle MRI. …”
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Effects of orange juice formulation on prebiotic functionality using an in vitro colonic model system. by Adele Costabile, Gemma E Walton, George Tzortzis, Jelena Vulevic, Dimitris Charalampopoulos, Glenn R Gibson

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Self-Directed Neurofeedback Treatment for Subjective Tinnitus Patients Evaluated by Multimodal Functional Imaging by Xiaoyan Ma, Fangyuan Wang, Chi Zhang, Weidong Shen, Shiming Yang

“…Those in the NFB group underwent 15 NFB training sessions over 5 weeks, in addition to pre- and posttraining tests including the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ), visual analog scales (VAS), electroencephalography (EEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Our result find that when the THI, THQ, and VAS scores of patients in the two groups were assessed after a 5-week training period, these scores were unchanged in control patients whereas they had significantly improved in the NFB group patients. …”
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Distinctive Intrableb Structures of Functioning Blebs following Trabeculectomy according to Amniotic Membrane Transplantation by Sangwoo Moon, Jiwoong Lee

“…In these patients, if the bleb had a clinically diffuse and healthy without any signs of an encapsulated bleb, the bleb was then defined as functioning bleb. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study on Functional Disability among the Elderly in Rural Area of Goa by Arya Ravi, Vanita G. Pinto Da Silva

“…Results: Out of 372 participants (mean age: 71.24 ± 8.03 years), 95 (25.5%) had functional disabilities in ADL, visual, or hearing impairments. …”
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Association between cannabis use and brain structure and function: an observational and Mendelian randomisation study by Anya Topiwala, Klaus Ebmeier, Saba Ishrat, Daniel F Levey, Joel Gelernter

“…Bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomisation analyses were used to investigate potential causal relationships.Findings Cannabis use was associated with multiple measures of brain structure and function. Participants with a history of cannabis use had poorer white matter integrity, as assessed by lower fractional anisotropy and higher mean diffusivity in the genu of the corpus callosum, as well as weaker resting-state functional connectivity in brain regions underlying the default mode and central executive networks. …”
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Quantitative imaging outperforms No-reflow in predicting functional outcomes in a translational stroke model by Justine Debatisse, Lucie Chalet, Omer Faruk Eker, Tae-Hee Cho, Guillaume Becker, Océane Wateau, Marlène Wiart, Nicolas Costes, Inés Mérida, Christelle Léon, Jean-Baptiste Langlois, Sophie Lancelot, François Lux, Timothé Boutelier, Norbert Nighoghossian, Laura Mechtouff, Emmanuelle Canet-Soulas

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Functional assertiveness with acceptance and commitment therapy for employees returning to work: a preliminary investigation by Daisuke Ito, Daisuke Ito, Yushun Okabe, Yushun Okabe, Aya Nobushige, Seiko Saito, Yoshinari Takahashi

“…The effectiveness of the program was assessed in terms of mindfulness, psychological flexibility, functional assertiveness, and difficulty in returning to work. …”
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Relationship between serum Cystatin C and cardiac structure and function in peritoneal dialysis patients by LI Feng, AI Quan-ling, SHENGMei-xiao

“…Objective To evaluate the relationship between serum Cystatin C(Cys-C) and the structure and function of the heart in peritoneal dialysis(PD) patients.Methods Forty-four patients subject to PD treatment for 3 months or more were included from March 2012 to February 2013 in Department of Nephrology,Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of TCM in the end stage of chronic kidney disease and in a stable condition.According to serum Cys-C levels,44 patients were divided into two groups:high Cys-C group(Cys-C>7.0 mg/L) and low Cys-C group(Cys-C≤7.0 mg/L).The clinical data(total Ccr,total Kt/V,serum creatinine,hemoglobin,serum albumin,total cholesterol,and triglycerides) were collected,serum Cys-C level was determined by latex-enhanced immunoturbidimetry,and left atrial diameter,left ventricular end-diastolic diameter,left ventricular end-systolic diameter,left ventricular posterior wall thickness,interventricular septal thickness,stroke volume and ejection fractions were measured by color Doppler ultrasound.The differences in the clinical data and the indexes of the heart between two groups were observed,and the relationship between Cys-C and clinical data or the indexes of the heart was analyzed.Results There was no significant difference in LAD,LVDd,LVDs and SV between two groups(P>0.05).LVPWT,IVST and LVMI were higher in high Cys-C group,but LVEF was higher in low Cys-C group(P<0.05),prompting high Cys-C patients had elevated left ventricular hypertrophy and decreased heart function.Pearson correlation analysis revealed that serum Cys-C levels were positively correlated with LVMI,and negatively with LVEF.Serum Cys-C levels were positively correlated with serum creatinine and dialysis age,but negatively with total Ccr.Conclusions The increase of Cys-C in PD patients can result in left ventricular systolic dysfunction and make left ventricular hypertrophy and ventricular remodeling.We can predict cardiovascular complications by assessing cardiac function and structural changes in PD patients.…”
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Respective association of joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation with knee symptoms and function in China by Liyi Zhang, Chutong Lin, Jian Jin, Jianhao Lin, Zhichang Li

“…Conclusion This study found that JSN and osteophytes had different impacts on function and symptoms in KOA. …”
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Different morphology and function of hip extensor muscles between sprint runners and sprint cyclists by Yuta Yamaguchi, Tetsunari Nishiyama, Naoki Wada, Wataru Fukuda, Masuhiko Mizuno, Mitsuo Otsuka

“…Abstract During a specific task, the whole-body motion favors those with muscles suited for its execution; in addition, it leads to adaptations in muscle morphology and function of muscles. Thus, the well suited and/or adapted muscles are particularly crucial for enhancing performance in each competitive sport. …”
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Survival after myocardial infarction according to left ventricular function and heart failure symptoms by Jarle Jortveit, Peder L. Myhre, Kristian Berge, Sigrun Halvorsen

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Curcumin attenuates neuroinflammation and improves cognitive function in a rat model of febrile convulsions by Hamdiye Celikaslan, Davut Sinan Kaplan, Mustafa Orkmez

“…Cognitive function was evaluated using the Morris Water Maze (MWM) test, where escape latency, swimming speed, and distance traveled were recorded, followed by a probe test on Day 5 to assess memory retention. …”
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The combined effects of sleep and extreme heat exposure on cognitive function among older adults by Wensu Zhou, Xuezhu Li, Qiong Wang, Li Ling, Hui Zhang

“…Extreme heat was defined as periods ≥ 3 days with daily minimum temperatures above the 92.5th percentile during the warm season. Cognitive function was assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). …”
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Functional Brain Changes in Younger Population of Cervical Spondylosis Patients with Chronic Neck Pain by Zhang W, Chen Z

“…Eventually, 29 patients (CNP group) and 29 healthy volunteers (HC group) completed the acquisition of clinical data and resting-state functional magnetic resonance (rs BOLD-fMRI) amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF) data; in addition, we assessed the relationship between differentially active brain regions and clinical indicators.Results: The CNP group found greater ALFF values in the insula, cingulate gyrus, prefrontal lobe, and other brain regions. …”
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Lateral extra‐articular tenodesis improves functional movement outcomes in ACL reconstruction patients by Luyckx Thomas, Wen Zhishen, Kluyskens Louis, Tampere Thomas, Vanrenterghem Jos, Claeys Kurt

“…Abstract Purpose The primary aim was to evaluate the functional impact of adding lateral extra‐articular tenodesis (LET) to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR). …”
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Thyroid function and hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Yan Wang, XiaoLi Zhang, Qin Li, Qing Zhang, Jun Liu

“…Cochran’s Q test was used to assess the heterogeneity of instrumental variables (IVs), while MR-PRESSO and leave-one-out analyses were conducted for sensitivity analysis.ResultsIVW estimates suggested that hypothyroidism had a potential causal association with higher odds of hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis (OR = 1.247, 95% CI: 1.087–1.431). …”
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