Removal of Heavy Metal Ion Using Polymer-Functionalized Activated Carbon: Aspects of Environmental Economic and Chemistry Education by Hoang Thu Ha, Nguyen Thi Huong, Le Linh Dan, Nguyen Duy Tung, Vinh Bao Trung, Tran Dinh Minh

“…The porosity and functionality effects of amine-functionalized activated carbon (AFAC) enhanced the removal of toxic heavy metals (THMs) in aqueous solution. …”
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Clinical and functional reasons for internal thoracic artery Novocain blocks during in-patient coronary heart disease treatment by I. A. Latfullin, I. V. Bilalov, R. R. Bilalova

“…Aim. Clinical and functional prove for using of modified Novocain block of internal thoracic arteries during inpatient coronary heart disease (CHD) treatment. …”
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Establishment of an infectious clone of the porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus and a study on the location and function of accessory protein 3 by Zhenye Hao, Zhenye Hao, Lifei Liu, Lifei Liu, Shuai Wang, Shuai Wang, Yanping Jiang, Yanping Jiang, Jiaxuan Li, Jiaxuan Li, Wen Cui, Wen Cui, Li Wang, Li Wang, Yijing Li, Yijing Li

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Ultrasound assessment of carotid artery atherosclerosis and endothelial function in young and middle-aged men with coronary heart disease by T. V. Balakhonova, S. G. Kozlov, Kh. A. Makhmudova, M. I. Tripoten, A. A. Lyakishev, V. V. Kukharchuk

“…Ultrasound assessment of carotid artery atherosclerosis and endothelial function in young and middle-aged men with coronary heart disease (CHD).Material and methods. …”
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Influence of Manual Therapy and Stretching Exercises on Mobility Status and Pulmonary Function Tests Among Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis by Daniel Szewczyk, Teresa Sadura-Sieklucka, Beata Tarnacka, Tomasz Targowski

“…As a consequence of these dysfunctions, the lungs of patients work in abnormal conditions, impairing their functioning.Objectives: The aim of the study is assessing the impact of rehabilitation among patients with AS on functional and respiratory parameters.Material and methods: The study comprised 45 patients divided into two groups. …”
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Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation Process for Dietary Fiber in Flaxseed Meal and Analysis of Its Microstructure and Functional Properties by Chunpeng Hou, Yiyang Zhang, Jiaxun Chen, Jianguo Hu, Chenxian Yang, Fusheng Chen, Tingwei Zhu, Ying Xin, Xiaohui Geng

“…In this study, we used <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6, a dominant microbial strain, for solid-state fermentation (SSF) of FSM following preliminary screening to improve FSM utilization efficiency and enhance the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) content while modifying its functional properties. FSM’s microstructure was characterized before and after fermentation, and the functional properties of the dietary fiber (DF) in the FSM were assessed. …”
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Ciprofloxacin HCl and quercetin functionalized electrospun nanofiber membrane: fabrication and its evaluation in full thickness wound healing by Gufran Ajmal, Gunjan Vasant Bonde, Sathish Thokala, Pooja Mittal, Gayasuddin Khan, Juhi Singh, Vivek Kumar Pandey, Brahmeshwar Mishra

“…The current study validates the application of ciprofloxacin HCl and quercetin functionalized nanofiber as a potential wound dressing material.…”
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Influence of combined therapy with prospidin and methotrexate on radiological progression, functional status and quality of life in pts with rheumatoid arthritis by O. V. Simonova, B. F. Nemtsov, N. N. Politova

“…Material and methods. 143 RA pts (129 female and 14 male) were studied. …”
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Effect of the Nerve Growth Factor Mimetic GK-2 on Brain Structural and Functional State in the Early Postresuscitation Period by M. Sh. Avrushchenko, Yu.V. Zarzhetsky, V. V. Moroz, I. V. Ostrova, T. A. Gudasheva, S. B. Seredenin

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of the nerve growth factor mimetic GK-2 used to improve the structural and functional state of the brain in the early postresuscitation period. …”
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Effectiveness of One-Time Self-Massage Using a Foam Roller in Reducing Functional Limitations of the Musculoskeletal System by Dariusz Boguszewski, Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk

“…Introduction: Foam rolling is becoming one of the most popular treatments performed to prevent injuries in sport.Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a single-session, self-massage with a roller on functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system.Material and methods: The study included 101 persons (69 women and 32 men) aged 19 to 23. …”
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THE ENSURING FUNCTIONAL INTERCHANGEABILITY WHEN FORMING THE CONTROL COMPLEX OF INDICATORS OF THE INITIAL CONDITION OF THE CONSUMER OF SPORTS AND IMPROVING SERVICES by A. S. Khorloohiyn, P. S. Serenkov, V. M. Romanchack

“…The correctness of model is provided at the expense of a formulation of a complex of assumptions and original technology of application of different methods of expert estimation.The result of simulation of informtiveness of an integral assessment of the initial client state for a specific type of service and the purposes of physical enhancement includes: 1) library of sets of single indices, for each of which the technique and a monitoring aid, and also an informtiveness assessment in points, 2) the rules of support of the functional interchangeability of alternative complexes of indices by criterion of sufficiency of informtiveness of a complex based on additive models and the accepted restrictions is defined.The concept of a technique of formation of a complex of the measured and (or) evaluated indices of the initial client state for the specific type of sports and improving service adapted under material opportunities of gym on the one hand, and responding to criterion of necessary informtiveness and the principle of the functional interchangeability, on the other hand is offered.…”
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PROGNOSTIC FACTORS AND LONGTERM SURVIVAL OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS, COMPLICATED BY EARLY RECURENT ANGINA AND RENAL FUNCTION DECREASE by N. R. Khasanov, O. S. Belkorey, E. N. Dyakova

“…To study prognosis factors for early postinfarction angina (EPA) in myocardial infarction (MI) and decreased functioning of kidneys, and long-term survival in this group of patients.Material and methods. …”
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Whole-Body Distribution of Leukemia and Functional Total Marrow Irradiation Based on FLT-PET and Dual-Energy CT by Taiki Magome PhD, Jerry Froelich MD, Shernan G. Holtan MD, Yutaka Takahashi PhD, Michael R. Verneris MD, Keenan Brown PhD, Kathryn Dusenbery MD, Jeffrey Wong MD, Susanta K. Hui PhD

“…The red marrow (RM) and yellow marrow (YM) of the BME were segmented from DECT using a basis material decomposition method. Functional total marrow irradiation (fTMI) treatment planning simulations were performed combining FLT-PET and DECT imaging to differentially target irradiation to the leukemia niche and the rest of the skeleton. …”
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Preparation of silver nanoparticle functionalized amphiphilic bio-carbon particles and its bacteria-killing effect and blood compatibility by Yanna Geng, Shuai Liu, Mengke Wang, Xueping Wang, Qiang Wu

“…Surface potentials of ACPs, ACPs-CS and the obtained functionalized bio-carbon material (ACPs-CS-PVS-Ag) were −38.0 mV, +36.1 mV and −53.1 mV, respectively, revealing that the anionic groups enriched on the PVS-Ag surface had largely consumed the amino groups around the surface of ACPs-CS. …”
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Closing the diagnostic gap: A narrative review of recent advances in functional MRI diagnostics in spinal cord injury by Christian J. Entenmann, Katharina Kersting, Peter Vajkoczy, Anna Zdunczyk

“…Material and methods: This study reviews advanced MRI modalities and their potential to provide quantifiable insights into spinal cord microstructure and function. …”
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Artificial intelligence-empowered functional design of semi-transparent optoelectronic and photonic devices via deep Q-learning by Caglar Cetinkaya, Erman Cokduygulular, Muhammed Yusuf Aykut, Okan Erkal, Fatma Aydogmus, Baris Kinaci

“…These ST-OSC designs are particularly suited for building-integrated photovoltaics and photovoltaic windows, where both functionality and aesthetics are critical. This study also highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in optoelectronic device design. …”
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Clinical and functional state of the retina after inadequate laser coagulation of peripheral vitreochorioretinal dystrophies. Part 1. Electroretinography by V. V. Neroev, G. Yu. Zakharova, I. V. Tsapenko, M. V. Zueva, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, B. M. Magamadov

“…Purpose of our work was to evaluate the effect of inadequate laser coagulation (LC) of peripheral vitreochorioretinal dystrophy (PVCRD) on the clinical and functional state of the retina. Material and methods. …”
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Analysis of the factors of heart rate variability affected after a hypoxia tolerance test as a function of gender by Cristina Rochel Vera, Inés Albertus Cámara, Ignacio Martínez González-Moro

“…The aim of our study is to analyse if the time and frequency domains of HRV are affected after a hypoxia tolerance test in healthy participants as a function of gender. Material and methods: 23 healthy volunteers (11 women and 12 men) with a mean age of 23.08±2.99 performed a hypoxia tolerance test (11%, 5050 m) with the iAltitude simulator. …”
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Relationship between plasma aldosterone and left ventricular structure and function in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by A. N. Shevelok

“…To study the relationship between plasma aldosterone level and left ventricular (LV) structure and function in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Material and methods. …”
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ANTIHYPERTENSIVE THERAPY EFFECTS ON REGULATORY AND ADAPTIVE STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH FUNCTIONAL CLASS I–II CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by S. G. Kanorskyi, V. G. Tregubov, V. M. Pokrovskyi

“…To identify the optimal therapeutic strategy in Functional Class (FC) I–II chronic heart failure (CHF), in accordance with the effects of different drug classes on the regulatory and adaptive status (RAS). …”
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