Association between physical function before radical cystectomy for urinary bladder cancer and recovery after discharge from hospital by Simon Torikka Suua, Andrea Porserud, Malin Nygren-Bonnier, Maria Hagströmer

“…Physical function was assessed the day before surgery using Six-minute Walk test for functional capacity and 30-second chair stand test for lower body strength. …”
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Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot) Fruits and Functional Drinks Differ Significantly in Their Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity by Petko Denev, Maria Kratchanova, Ivalina Petrova, Daniela Klisurova, Yordan Georgiev, Manol Ognyanov, Irina Yanakieva

“…Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) fruits are among the richest sources of polyphenols and anthocyanins in plant kingdom and suitable raw material for production of functional foods. The popularity of chokeberries is not only due to their nutritional value but also to the constantly emerging evidence for their health-promoting effects. …”
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THE ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF COMBINED THERAPY WITH MILDRONATE ON LIPID PROFILE, INFLAMMATORY FACTORS AND ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by I. V. Sergienko, V. V. Kukharchuk, S. A. Gabrusenko, V. V. Malakhov, V. P. Masenko, M. I. Tripoten, T. V. Balahonova

“…To study the effect of treatment with metabolic corrector mildronate on lipid profile, inflammatory factors and endothelium function in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD).Material and methods. 60 patients with IHD (stable exertional angina, II-IV functional class) were included in to the study. …”
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Diastolic function of the left ventricle in patients with cardiomyopathy and low ejection fraction: the role of torsion in left bundle branch block by E. N. Pavlyukova, D. A. Kuzhel, G. V. Matyushin, V. S. Lytkina

“…To study the relationship of LV diastolic function and LV torsion in patients with cardiomyopathy and LBBB in comparison with patients with cardiomyopathy and normal intraventricular conduction.Material and methods. …”
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Effect of Selected Yoga Interventions on Psycho-Physiological Function in IT Professionals with Chronic Back Pain - A Randomized Controlled Trial by Chinnasamy Vignesh, Navaraj Chelliah Jesus Rajkumar, Masilamani Elayaraja, Hemantajit Gogoi, Karuppasamy Govindasamy

“…Purpose: This study sought to explore the effects of specific yoga practices on psycho-physiological function in IT professionals suffering from CLBP. …”
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Clinical, electrical, and functional changes following CRT-P implantation: short-term results in patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy by S. A. Mostafa, A. М. Abdelmoneim, H. Ramadan, E. S. Elkeshk

“…Assessment of the correlation between cardiac remodeling, functional status and electrical remodeling after cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy.Material and methods. …”
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Ratio and interconnections of functional fitness structure key components of elite combat athletes at the stage of maximum realization of individual capabilities by Oleksander Pryimakov, Sergii Iermakov, Jerzy Eider, Stanislav Prysiazhniuk, Anatoly Skrypko, Natalija Mazurok

“…Results. The components of functional fitness structure of male combat athletes of three wrestling styles (Greco-Roman, freestyle and judo) were studied according to the manifestations of the respiratory and circulatory functions during testing loads performance, and achieved indices of work capacity. …”
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Pelvic floor‐related sexual functioning in the first 24 months postpartum: Findings of a large cross‐sectional study by Carsten Hagenbeck, Jan Kössendrup, Johannes Soff, Fabinshy Thangarajah, Nadine Scholten

“…At the same time, the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in female sexual functioning (FSF). Whereby FSF encompasses different dimensions, from subjective satisfaction to physiological aspects, such as lack of pain and orgasm ability. …”
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Effect of Low-temperature Aqueous Extraction on Flavor, Functional Ingredients and in Vitro Bioactivities of Penthorum chinense Pursh Leaf Extracts by Yijun LIU, Wei XU, Xue TIAN, Xinyu LIU, Yongqing TANG, Xuan LIU, Qian LAI, Li ZENG, Gang LI, Feixia DUAN

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Liver Functional Evaluation Using Gadoxetic Acid Versus the Gold Standard Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy in Patients with Bile Duct Diseases by M. A. Shorikov, O. N. Sergeeva, A. V. Kashkadaeva, S. G. Averinova, M. G. Lapteva, D. Yu. Frantsev, A. N. Polyakov, N. E. Kudashkin, A. P. Alekhin, E. A. Moroz, E. R. Virshke, B. I. Dolgushin

“…Objective. To compare liver function assessments using Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI and the gold standard hepatobiliary scintigraphy (HBS) in patients with bile duct diseases.Material and methods. …”
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Comparison of cardiac morphological and functional changes according to magnetic resonance imaging with the genetic testing data in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by E. V. Gagarina, E. A. Mershina, O. S. Chumakova, R. P. Myasnikov, O. V. Kulikova, M. M. Kudryavtseva, V. E. Sinitsyn

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Medium-term Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Structural and Functional Parameters of Blood Vessels in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by K. S. Karaganov, O. A. Slepova, A. S. Lishuta, N. I. Solomakhina, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…To study the mid-term effects of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) in the structural and functional parameters of blood vessels, exercise tolerance and quality of life indicators in patients with verified coronary artery disease (CAD).Material and methods. …”
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Fibrosis markers as prognostic markers of decline in kidney function in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms undergoing peptide receptor radionuclide therapy by Tobias Stemann Lau, Tobias Stemann Lau, Tobias Stemann Lau, Lars Bossen, Lars Bossen, Daniel Guldager Kring Rasmussen, Federica Genovese, Morten Karsdal, Anne Kirstine Arveschoug, Anne Kirstine Arveschoug, Henning Grønbæk, Henning Grønbæk, Henning Grønbæk, Gitte Dam, Gitte Dam, Gitte Dam

“…We aimed to investigate the potential of circulating fibrosis markers reflecting formation and degradation of collagens in predicting decline in kidney function in NEN-patients undergoing PRRT.Material and methodsWe included NEN-patients referred for PRRT treatment. …”
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Effects of rehabilitation on functional independence in daily life, exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by Ya. G. Pekhova, M. Yu. Martynov, I. A. Belayeva, A. S. Ryabov, A. A. Vershinin, A. N. Boiko

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of a comprehensive rehabilitation program on functional independence in daily life, exercise tolerance and quality of life (QoL) in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in remission.Material and methods. 38 patients with RRMS were analyzed (33 women and 5 men; age – 41.6±7.7 years; EDSS – 4.0 [3.5; 5.0] points, duration of MS – 8.0 [3.0; 21.0] years). …”
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Bridging Fiqh and Religious Practice: Actualizing the Function of Ḥāshiyah as a Form of Worship in the Scribal Traditions of Madurese Pesantren Literature by Naufal Cholily, Mahbub Ghozali, Abd. Kholid, Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar, Rami İbrahim Mahmut

“… The function of the ḥāshiyah (gloss), traditionally serving as an explanatory tool for words requiring further exploration, underwent a transformation in its application by kiai (local religious leader) in the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) of Madura. …”
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All‐Solution‐Processed, All‐Organic Flexible Transistor and Circuit Based on Dry‐Transfer Polymer Films by Shanlei Guo, Jing Sun, Xue Wang, Yanhong Tong, Qingxin Tang, Yichun Liu

“…This work provides a universal, solution‐free transfer and lamination strategy to fabricate high‐precision, all‐solution‐processed, all‐organic devices fully maximizing the great advantages of organic materials for the future multilayered functional, commercialized, and industrialized flexible electronics.…”
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Spectroscopic Properties and Continuous Wave Laser Performances at 1064 nm of Nd3+: LuAG Transparent Ceramic by Chaoyang Ma, Jiangfeng Zhu, Zhongqi Hu, Zicheng Wen, Jiaqi Long, Xuanyi Yuan, Yongge Cao

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Recent developments in stimuli-responsive polymer for emerging applications: A review by Abdelrahman K.A. Khalil, Yeit Haan Teow, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Abdul Latif Ahmad, Muataz Ali Atieh

“…Stimuli-responsive polymers (SRPs) are among the most significant classes of smart materials (SM), undergoing dynamic changes in response to environmental stimuli such as temperature, pH, and electromagnetic fields. …”
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Ultrathin, Soft, Bioresorbable Organic Electrochemical Transistors for Transient Spatiotemporal Mapping of Brain Activity by Mengge Wu, Kuanming Yao, Ningge Huang, Hu Li, Jingkun Zhou, Rui Shi, Jiyu Li, Xingcan Huang, Jian Li, Huiling Jia, Zhan Gao, Tsz Hung Wong, Dengfeng Li, Sihui Hou, Yiming Liu, Shiming Zhang, Enming Song, Junsheng Yu, Xinge Yu

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Quadratic descriptors and reduction methods in a two-layered model for compound inference by Jianshen Zhu, Naveed Ahmed Azam, Shengjuan Cao, Ryota Ido, Kazuya Haraguchi, Liang Zhao, Hiroshi Nagamochi, Tatsuya Akutsu

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