A Study of Functional and Radiological Outcome in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Stabilization in Posttraumatic Acute Central Cord Syndrome by Sivakumar Raju, Sudeep K Velur Nagendra, Vinoth Thangamani, Bharat K Ramalingam Jeyashankaran, D Abinav Annamalai

“…The aim of this study is to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of posttraumatic acute CCS treated with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with stabilization. …”
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Functionalization of surfactant templated magnetite by chitosan and PEGylated/Chitosan – In vitro studies on drug loading, release and anti-proliferative activity by Nasima Arshad, Maliha Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Mohd Afzal, Abdullah Alarifi, Rahman Shah Zaib Saleem

“…The drug release was found greater at pH 5.0 for all functionalized MNPs. However, among all functionalized MNPs, maximum drug release was found to be 78.88% by MPCT-1 in acidic medium (pH 5.0). …”
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The Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Task-Oriented Movement on Upper Extremity Function in Healthy Individuals: A Crossover Study by Tuba Maden, Halil İbrahim Ergen, Zarife Pancar, Antonio Buglione, Johnny Padulo, Gian Mario Migliaccio, Luca Russo

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Although virtual reality (VR) has been shown to be effective in rehabilitation through motor learning principles, its impact on upper extremity function, particularly in the context of console use, remains unclear. …”
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Structural and functional changes of the heart in patients with coronary heart disease who have had coronavirus disease COVID-19 by S. M. Manuilov, N. S. Mykhailovska

“…Patients with coronary heart disease have more significant structural and functional changes and energy expenditure during the work of the heart, which proves the negative impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the state of cardiac remodeling in patients with CHD in long COVID-19 period.…”
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Changes in the Upper Airway Dimension Following the Use of Functional Appliances in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review by Andrea Scribante, Maurizio Pascadopoli, Paolo Zampetti, Chiara Rocchi, Francesca Falsarone, Maria Francesca Sfondrini

“…Objective: this systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of functional appliances in improving upper airway structures in children with OSAS. …”
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Compatibility of pulse–pulse intervals with R–R intervals in assessing cardiac autonomic function and its relation to risks of atherosclerosis by Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cyuan-Cin Liu, Wei-Min Liu, Hsien-Tsai Wu, Ruay-Ming Huang, An-Bang Liu

“…Conclusion: PPI may be an alternative parameter for effectively assessing cardiac autonomic function in nonoverweight healthy individuals. It should be used carefully in overweight, elderly, or diabetic individuals.…”
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Inadequate Protein Intake at Specific Meals Is Associated with Higher Risk of Impaired Functionality in Middle to Older Aged Mexican Adults by Alejandro Gaytán-González, María de Jesús Ocampo-Alfaro, Maritza Arroniz-Rivera, Francisco Torres-Naranjo, Roberto Gabriel González-Mendoza, Martha Gil-Barreiro, Juan Ricardo López-Taylor

“…Materials and Methods. In a cross-sectional design, we evaluated the protein intake and functionality of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and activities of daily living (ADL) of 190 middle to older aged Mexican adults. …”
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INFLUENCE OF CHROMIUM PICOLINATE ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE NITRIC OXIDE CYCLE IN THE BICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE OF RATS UNDER CONDITIONS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME by O.Ye. Akimov, A.O. Mykytenko, V.O. Kostenko

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Optimizing restoration of intestinal function in moderate-risk surgical patients with abdominal emergencies using different infusion therapy regimens by O. M. Klyhunenko, O. V. Kravets, V. A. Sedinkin

“…Intestinal motor-evacuation function was restored in 49 % of patients from the 7th day. …”
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A Comparative Study to Assess Functional Outcomes and Proprioception in Remnant-Preserving versus Standard Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Sharat Balemane, Sushanth Sudhir Rao, Hishanil Rasheed, Imthiaz Ahammed

“…Objectives: This study aimed to study the functional outcomes and post-operative proprioceptive function in patients who undergo remnant-preserving ACLR (RP-ACLR) compared to the standard ACLR (S-ACLR) technique. …”
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Renal function in pediatric urologic surgical patients: Insight from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program—Pediatric cohort by Victor Chalfant, Carlos Riveros, Andrew A. Stec

“…We assessed the rates of preoperative renal function testing and stratified outcomes after major pediatric urological surgery. …”
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Functional and Clinical Outcomes in Acute Wound Management: Measuring the Impact of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Specialized Physical Therapy by Cristina-Teodora Stanciu, Dinu Vermesan, Daniel Laurentiu Pop, Bogdan Hogea, Silviu Valentin Vlad

“…This study evaluates the effects of NPWT alone versus NPWT combined with physiotherapy, focusing on functional recovery and patient-reported outcomes. Materials and Methods: This prospective study included patients with acute wounds at the Timisoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital, treated between 2020 and 2024. …”
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Finding order in measuring disorders: Measurement Uncertainty of Thyroid Function Tests at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India by Asis Bhattacharya, Kasturi Mukherjee, Arkajit Dasgupta, Debi Mallick, Mousumi Mukhopadhyay

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Bacterial nanocellulose and its oxidized form as functional carriers for pomegranate peel extract: A sustainable approach to bioactive delivery by Vuk Filipovic, Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic, Katarina Savikin, Jelena Zivkovic, Jelena Mudric, Nemanja Krgovic, Marijana Ponjavic

“…These findings underscore the potential of BNC-based materials as carriers of natural bioactive compounds in functional foods, offering a sustainable approach to delivery of antioxidants and other health-promoting bioactive compounds through diet, while also supporting plant waste valorization.…”
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Evaluation of Food Security in Different Grain Functional Areas in China Based on the Entropy Weight Extended Matter Element Model by Yidi Wang, Xianzhao Liu, Mengru Song, Chenxi Dou

“…The above results provide a scientific basis for comprehensively improving the level of food security in China, optimizing the structure of food production in each functional area, and formulating regionalized policies for stabilizing and maintaining food production and supply.…”
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Functional Disability and Psychological Impact in Headache Patients: A Comparative Study Using Conventional Statistics and Machine Learning Analysis by Jong-Ho Kim, Hye-Sook Kim, Jong-Hee Sohn, Sung-Mi Hwang, Jae-Jun Lee, Young-Suk Kwon

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Recombinant human urinary trypsin inhibitor improves the immunological function of splenic dendritic cells in mice with acute lung injury by Tong Wang, Wenna Liu, Jun Li, Yongli Wan, Hang Su, Anlong Qi

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Functional efficiency of cell-engineered liver constructs based on tissue-specific matrix (experimental model of chronic liver failure) by M. Yu. Shagidulin, N. A. Onishchenko, Yu. B. Basok, A. M. Grigoriev, A. D. Kirillova, E. A. Nemets, E. A. Volkova, I. M. Iljinsky, N. P. Mozheiko, V. I. Sevastianov, S. V. Gautier

“…Objective: to investigate the functional efficiency of a cell-engineered construct (CEC) of the liver based on tissuespecific matrix consisting of decellularized rat liver fragments, allogeneic liver cells and multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) isolated from the bone marrow on an experimental model of chronic liver failure (CLF).Materials and methods. …”
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LARS-like symptoms in the general population may suggest the significance of postoperative functional problems and emotional implications of rectal surgery by Tudor-Cristian Frunza, Sorinel Lunca, Iustina Baciu, Iulia Axinia, Cezar Valentin Mocanu, Andreea Crudu, Narcis Bujor, Lucia Flavia Livenschi, Claudiu Alexandru Nicolaiev, Andreea Hulubencu, Anca Diaconu, Emilia Valasciu, Ioana Jalobceastai, Malina Tibirna, Mihail Gabriel Dimofte

“…Sphincter-saving rectal surgery is prone to cause changes in bowel function associated with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). …”
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Ultrasound-Based Morphological and Functional Assessment in Male CrossFit Athletes with Unilateral Subacromial Shoulder Pain: An Observational Study by Fabien Guerineau, Ann Cools, Jaime Almazán-Polo, María Dolores Sosa-Reina, Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Cristian Baroa-Fernández, Pablo García-Ginés, Ana Román-Franganillo, Ángel González-de-la-Flor

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