Post-Lunch Napping as a Strategy to Enhance Physiological Performance and Cognitive Function in Elite Volleyball Players by Özgür Eken, Oguzhan Bozkurt, Musa Türkmen, Ahmet Kurtoglu, Madawi H. Alotaibi, Safaa M. Elkholi

“…Physical performance was measured through counter-movement jumps (CMJ) and volleyball agility tests, while cognitive function was assessed using the D2 attention test. …”
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Algorithm for Constructing the Hazard Function of the Extended Cox Model and its Application to the Prostate Cancer Patient Database by I. I. Mikulik, G. M. Zharinov, A. Yu. Kneev

“…The object of study is the extended Cox model, in which the hazard function includes a nonlinear combination of features.Materials and Methods. …”
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Cardiac arrhythmias in pulmonary hypertension: A review of mechanisms, prevalence, clinical significance, and patient functional capacity by Adam Rafałowicz, Urszula, Justyna Wojciechowska, Jakub Mierzejewski, Bartosz Łuniewski, Angelika Macko, Monika Olszańska, Kamil, Klaudiusz Lauko, Aleksandra Sokół, Klaudia Mościszko, Dominika Hakało

“…Conclusions: Early detection and maintenance of sinus rhythm enhance survival and functional capacity, highlighting the necessity of research and interventions directed at atrial remodelling, neurohormonal modulation and myocardial ischaemia. …”
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Long-term functional results of orthotopic urinary derivation by Studer and VIP after radical cystectomy in women by V. A. Atduev, Yu. O. Lyubarskaya, D. S. Ledyaev, Z. K. Kushaev

“…Studying long-term functional results of creating an orthotopic urinary reservoir by VIP in comparison with the technique of creating a urinary reservoir by Studer after RCE in women.Materials and methods. …”
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Graphene-Based Nanomaterials in Photodynamic Therapy: Synthesis Strategies, Functional Roles, and Clinical Translation for Tumor Treatment by Liang J, Wu Y, Zhang C, Yi R, Zheng J, Zhao R, Shan D, Wang B

“…Additionally, it explores the synthesis and production challenges associated with these materials. Focusing on four key graphene derivatives—GO, rGO, GQDs, and GNS—this article examines how reaction conditions, catalyst types, and precursor purity influence their structural properties and functional performance in PDT. …”
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Functions of a professional brand-building foresight technology in modelling the competitiveness of university graduates in the labour market by L. M. Semenova, V. Kačans

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The Intestinal Barrier Function and Intra-Abdominal Pressure Depend on Postoperative Analgesia Technique in Children with Appendicular Peritonitis by Valentyna Perova-Sharonova, Ulbolhan Fesenko

“…Epidural analgesia is the most protective for intestinal wall barrier function in patients at risk of IAH and ACS.…”
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Analysis of Data on Adverse Drug Reactions and Functional Flaws of the Pharmacovigilance System Associated with Self-Treatment with Antibiotics by N. V. Verlan, T. L. Moroz, E. O. Kochkina, E. N. Bochanova, E. A. Beigel

“…The safety of medicines in circulation relies upon the proper functioning of the pharmacovigilance system, both in general and in the case of self-medication ADRs.The aim of the study was to analyse data on the serious ADRs attributed to self-treatment with antibiotics and reported to the Regional Centre for Drug Safety Monitoring of the Irkutsk Region, as well as on the pharmacovigilance problems associated with self-treatment.Materials and methods: the study analysed the suspected ADR reporting forms from the database accumulated by the Regional Centre for Drug Safety Monitoring of the Irkutsk Region in 2011–2019. …”
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Outcomes of Multidisciplinary Low-Vision Rehabilitation Using Two Questionnaires and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health by Suksri Chotikavanich, Akarawit Eiamsamarng, Thanaporn Layangool, Wichuda Krutthong, Siriwan Loket, Rungtip Yingyong, Somthin Dongngam, Waree Nujoi, Jaruwan Jai-ai, Nattapon Sarinak, Ekpipat Eksupapan, Saranya Sagan, Peeraya Chaowalitwong

“… Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a low-vision service by using three tools and to identify the specific outcomes obtained from each instrument. Materials and Methods: Patients consecutively visiting the low-vision clinic at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, were enrolled. …”
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Exploring the Influence of a Pomegranate Extract on the Functionality of Healthy and Diseased Human Gut Microbiota: An In Vitro Study by Daniele Giuseppe Buccato, Adriana Delgado-Osorio, Lorenza Francesca De Lellis, Maria Vittoria Morone, Hammad Ullah, Luana Izzo, Sonia Lombardi, Alessandro Di Minno, Costanza Valentina Riccioni, Dafni Moriki, José Ángel Rufián-Henares, Maria Daglia

“…The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the effect of in vitro digestion and fermentation mimicking human digestive processes on the total phenolic content (TPC) and the antioxidant capacity of a standardized pomegranate extract (PE), (2) to assess the effect of the digested PE on the functionality of gut microbiota isolated from healthy and diseased subject fecal materials via short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) determination, and (3) to measure Uro-A production using UHPLC Q-Orbitrap HRMS. …”
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Dynamics of characteristics of respiratory function for the development of coronary heart disease in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease by D. A. Vishnyak, M. A. Popova

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with cardiovascular disease, belongs to the leading chronic non-infectious diseases of our time, which, occurring in comorbidity, lead to the development of severe mutually aggravating complications.Objective: to determine the methods of diagnosis and prevention of coronary accidents in patients with COPD living in the northern latitudes, based on the dynamic assessment of the parameters of respiratory function.Materials and methods. The study was a holding during the five years extended instrumental examination (bodypletizmography methods, echocardiography) 182 patients with COPD (mean age of 65,0±1,2 years). …”
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The rat's sciatic nerve functional index dynamics after its transection and recovery by means of epineural neurorrhaphy by Ziia K. Melikov, Volodymyr V. Medvediev

“…In this paper, the dynamics of the sciatic functional index (SFI) after transection and immediate suturing of the sciatic nerve of an adult rat during 24 weeks of observation was analyzed in detail. …”
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Functional Outcome of Epidural Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Chronic Low Backache due to Intervertebral Disc Prolapse by R Sahaya Jose, SL Binesh, N Kattu Bava, M Syed Moosa

“…The Chi-squared test will be used to determine the statistical significance of the relationship between the functional outcome of an ESI and qualitative indicators. …”
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Modern diagnostic potentials of studying structural and functional changes of the retina and the optic nerve in multiple sclerosis patients by A. Zh. Fursova, M. Yu. Zubkova, M. A. Vasilyeva, Yu. A. Gamza, N. A. Malkova, A. I. Prokaeva, F. K. Rabota

“…Purpose: to study significant functional and structural changes in the retina and the intraocular section of the optic nerve in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and analyze how they are interrelated with electrophysiological changes in the visual analyzer.Materials and methods. …”
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Using an Electronic Goniometer to Assess the Influence of Single-Application Kinesiology Taping on Unstable Shoulder Proprioception and Function by Ewa Bręborowicz, Izabela Olczak, Przemysław Lubiatowski, Piotr Ogrodowicz, Marta Ślęzak, Maciej Bręborowicz, Leszek Romanowski

“…While KT application did not significantly influence shoulder proprioception, it did improve patients’ perceived joint stability and function.…”
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Erectile Function and Sexual Activity Are Declining in the Younger Generation: Results from a National Survey in Japan by Akira Tsujimura, Shinichiro Fukuhara, Koji Chiba, Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, Hikaru Tomoe, Masato Shirai, Kazunori Kimura, Eiji Kikuchi, Eri Maeda, Yoshikazu Sato, Atsushi Nagai, Koichi Nagao, Haruaki Sasaki

“…The Japanese Society for Sexual Medicine conducted a nationwide survey on the actual status of sexual function targeting men over 20 years old in Japan using validated questionnaires commonly used in clinical practice. …”

CHANGES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH PELVIC PROLAPSE AFTER LIGATION OF COLPOPEXY WITH POLYPROPYLENE MESH by A. D. Kaprin, A. A. Kostin, V. B. Filimonov, R. V. Vasin, I. V. Vasina

“…To evaluate the effect of vaginal operations to eliminate pelvic prolapse using polypropylene implants on quality of life and sexual function of patients.Materials and methods. The study included 93 women with genital prolapse II - IV stage, underwent extraperitoneal colpopexy polypropylene implant. …”
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Individual alpha frequency tACS reduces static functional connectivity across the default mode network by Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Alejandra García-Colomo, Alejandra García-Colomo, Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez, Jesús Cabrera-Álvarez, Alberto del Cerro-León, Alberto del Cerro-León, Carlos J. Gómez-Ariza, Andrés Santos, Andrés Santos, Fernando Maestú, Fernando Maestú, Fernando Maestú

“…IntroductionResearch on the influence of transcranial alternating current stimulation over alpha functional connectivity (FC) is scarce, even when it poses as a potential treatment for various diseases. …”
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The Functional State of the Myocardium in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Cardiac Insufficiency by Horb Yu., Strona V., Komir I.

“…Materials and methods. The content analysis, the systematic and comparative analysis method, the bibliosemantic method of studying the current scientific researches on the topic of functional status of the myocardium in patients with type 2 diabetes were used. …”
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Impact of endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidases 1 (ERAP1) and 2 (ERAP2) on neutrophil cellular functions by Irma Saulle, Irma Saulle, Fiona Limanaqi, Micaela Garziano, Micaela Garziano, Maria Luisa Murno, Valentina Artusa, Valentina Artusa, Sergio Strizzi, Matteo Giovarelli, Carsten Schulte, Jacopo Aiello, Mario Clerici, Mario Clerici, Claudia Vanetti, Mara Biasin

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