Functional and Radiological Outcome of Proximal Humerus Fractures Treated with Proximal Humerus Internal Locking Osteosynthesis System Plating - A Prospective Study by Panthala Priyan Sathavu, Prem Kumar Kothimbakkam, P Bala Murugan, Sheik Mohideen, Vijayashankar Murugesan, Thirumal Ranganathan

“…Common complications following non-operative management of proximal humeral are pain, stiffness, and loss of function. The following study was conducted to evaluate the functional and radiological outcome of displaced proximal humeral fractures treated with the proximal humerus internal locking osteosynthesis system (PHILOS). …”
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Relationship of the expression of calcium-handling proteins in the sarcoplasmic reticulum with polymorphic variants of their genes and with structural and functional parameters of... by D. S. Kondratieva, S. A. Afanasiev, E. F. Muslimova, E. A. Archakov, R. E. Batalov

“…To investigate the relationship between the expression of Ca2+ handling proteins of the sarcoplasmic reticulum, polymorphic variants of their genes, and structural and functional parameters of the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Materials and methods. …”
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A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Association between the Cognitive Function with Severity of Dependence and Motivation to Quit in Patients with Substance Use Disorder by Shivani Dua, Ramchandra Das, Sudipta Kumar Das

“…This is because the individual’s motivation to quit is linked to their cognitive functioning. Aim: To assess the association between cognitive function, the severity of dependence, and the motivation to quit in patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). …”
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Effect of acute hyperglycemia on left ventricular contractile function in diabetic patients with and without heart failure: two randomized cross-over studies. by Roni Nielsen, Helene Nørrelund, Ulla Kampmann, Hans Erik Bøtker, Niels Møller, Henrik Wiggers

“…<h4>Background</h4>It is unknown whether changes in circulating glucose levels due to short-term insulin discontinuation affect left ventricular contractile function in type 2 diabetic patients with (T2D-HF) and without (T2D-nonHF) heart failure.…”
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Effect of taking a dietary supplement containing Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus on clinical manifestations of functional dyspepsia and patients’ quality of life by I.G. Paliy, S.V. Zaika, O.O. Ksenchyn, I.V. Chernova

“…Materials and methods. Thirty-seven patients (16 men and 21 women) with functional dyspepsia were included in the study, their average age was (45.9 ± 2.5) years. …”
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Effectiveness of Combined Whole-Body Vibration and Intensive Therapeutic Exercise on Functional Capacity in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Iñigo Monzón-Tobalina, Rosa María Ortiz-Gutiérrez, Ángela Concepción Álvarez-Melcón, Álvaro Pérez-Somarriba, Patricia Martín-Casas, María José Díaz-Arribas

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adding WBV to an intensive therapeutic exercise and functional training program in improving lower limb functional capacity in children with spastic CP. …”
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Assessment of the abdominal wall function after pedicled TRAM flap surgery for breast reconstruction: Use of modified mesh repair for the donor defect by Chacko Cyriac, Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Gurpreet Singh

“…The entire width of the muscle and the overlying wide disk of anterior rectus sheath were harvested with the TRAM flap in all our patients and the anterior rectus sheath defect was repaired by a Proline mesh. Materials and Methods: Abdominal wall function was studied in 21 patients who underwent simultaneous primary unipedicled TRAM flap reconstruction after mastectomy for cancer. …”
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Assessment of the abdominal wall function after pedicled TRAM flap surgery for breast reconstruction: Use of modified mesh repair for the donor defect by Cyriac Chacko, Sharma Ramesh, Singh Gurpreet

“…The entire width of the muscle and the overlying wide disk of anterior rectus sheath were harvested with the TRAM flap in all our patients and the anterior rectus sheath defect was repaired by a Proline mesh. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Abdominal wall function was studied in 21 patients who underwent simultaneous primary unipedicled TRAM flap reconstruction after mastectomy for cancer. …”
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Proximate Composition and Consumers’ Subjective Knowledge of Deep Fat Fried Chin-Chin and Functional Properties of the Wheat-Cassava Composite Flour Used by Innocent Nwazulu Okwunodulu, Judith Ucheoma Iloka, Geraldine Kasie Okakpu, John Chidiebere Okakpu

“…Since baked products are convenient snack relished by all, substitution with readily available materials like cassava flour becomes the only available option. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Double-row Fixation in Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability—Functional Success with Persistent Mechanical Laxity: A Retrospective Study by Jin Su Kim, Ken Meng Tai, Sang Bum Kim

“…The average CAIT score increased from 9.5 preoperatively to 24.8 postoperatively (<i>p</i> < 0.001), indicating substantial functional improvement. Radiological measures of anterior translation decreased from 8.7 to 6.47 mm (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and TT angle improved from 8.6° to 6.0° (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Polyethylenimine-functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica for CO2 direct air capture and conversion to methane in a coupled catalytic reactor by Iñigo Lacarra-Etxarri, Unai De La Torre, José A. González-Marcos, Juan R. González-Velasco, Beñat Pereda-Ayo

“…Technologies that capture and store or utilize CO2 have the potential to reduce the concentration of this gas in the atmosphere or provide carbon-neutral energy vectors. In this work, materials based on mesoporous silica SBA-15 functionalized with different polyethylenimine (PEI) loadings, i.e. 30, 40 and 50 wt% were synthesized. …”
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Evaluation of relationship between endothelial function and vascular-platelet hemostasis in patients with a good compensation of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension by N. O. Pertseva

“…Materials and methods. In 69 patients with good glycemic compensation using clinical, laboratory, morphological methods and correlational analysis association between endothelial dysfunction, degree of renal function damage, lipidemic profile and morphological changes of vascular-platelet hemostasis have been identified. …”
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Outcomes Following Observation of Small Non-Functioning Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas. Data from the Registry of the Loginov Moscow Clinical Scientific Center by I. E. Khatkov, D. A. Salimgereeva, I. Yu. Feidorov, A. A. Konyakhina, A. L. Petrova

“…Aim: to evaluate results of follow-up of patients with pancreatic non-functioning neuroendocrine tumors of the stage T1–T2 using a medical registry.Materials and methods. …”
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Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism in oral cancer as a function of tobacco consumption: an evidence based systematic review and meta-analysis by Tribikram Debata, Amrita Swain, Amrita Swain, Soumya Ranjan Jena, Soumya Ranjan Jena, Surya Narayan Das, Niranjan Mishra, Luna Samanta, Luna Samanta

“…BackgroundThe association between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) polymorphisms and different cancers has attracted growing attention; nonetheless, the function of these genetic variants in tobacco-related oral cancer remains little comprehended. …”
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Characteristics of Physical Exercise Programs and Their Effects on Quality of Life and Functional Capacity in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Scoping Revi... by Rafael Oliveira, João Paulo Brito, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Maria de Brito Soares, Alexandre Duarte Martins, Tiago Vasconcelos, João Moutão, Susana Alves

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to conduct a scoping review on the characteristics—frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT)—and the effects of exercise programs on quality of life and functional capacity in individuals with COPD. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> The present review included 21 studies that were scoping-reviewed to describe their main findings and training characteristics. …”
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A comparison of three executive function interventions on direct and far transfer in Chilean school children: a cluster-randomized controlled protocol by Nicholas Napolitano, Cristian A. Rojas-Barahona, Jorge Gaete, Ricardo Araya

“…Abstract Background Executive functions (EF) are cognitive processes that support goal-directed behaviors that are essential for children’s academic success, predicting school performance more strongly than IQ. …”
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Effects of glucokinase haploinsufficiency on the pancreatic β‐cell mass and function of long‐term high‐fat, high‐sucrose diet‐fed mice by Ikumi Shigesawa, Akinobu Nakamura, Yuki Yamauchi, Shinichiro Kawata, Asuka Miyazaki, Hiroshi Nomoto, Hiraku Kameda, Yasuo Terauchi, Tatsuya Atsumi

“…ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction We previously showed that glucokinase haploinsufficiency improves the glucose tolerance of db/db mice by preserving pancreatic β‐cell mass and function. In the present study, we aimed to determine the effects of glucokinase haploinsufficiency on the β‐cell mass and function of long‐term high‐fat, high‐sucrose (HFHS) diet‐fed mice. …”
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P-16 UNLOCKING S-PINDOLOL'S POTENTIAL FOR MASLD: BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ON MUSCLE MASS AND FUNCTION AND LIVER HISTOLOGY IN WESTERN- DIET FED MICE by Daniel Cabrera, Loreto Aguilar, Faride Saud, Lisbell Estrada, Marcelo Andia, Marco Arrese, Juan Pablo Arab, Luis Antonio Diaz, Francisco Barrera, Rene Baudrand, Claudio Cabello-Verrugio

“…This study investigates the effects of s-pindolol, a beta-blocker known for its anabolic properties, on both muscle mass and function as well as on MASLD progression in mice. Patients / Materials and Methods: Male C57BL6 mice were subjected to a western diet (WD) for 20 weeks to induce MASLD and then mice were randomly grouped and treated with 3 mg/kg s-pindolol twice a week or left untreated. …”
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Analysis of the functional state of the hip joints before total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Data from a retrospective study by A. O. Dubinin, A. E. Khramov, T. V. Dubinina, E. V. Ilinykh, E. I. Byalik

“…Coxitis belongs to the extraaxial manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and is considered as an unfavorable prognostic factor that may play a significant role in the development of functional limitations. The aim of the study – to evaluate the functional status of the hip joints (HJ) before total hip replacement (THR) in AS patients. …”
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Long-term Patient-reported Functional Outcome after Pelvic Ring Injuries: Analysis using Two Different Types of Outcome Scores by Sameer Aggarwal, Lav Mehta, Sandeep Patel, Vishal Kumar, Prasoon Kumar

“…We evaluated long-term (>1 year) functional outcome of these patients using patient-reported outcome measures) using both generic health-specific and disease-specific outcome instruments. …”
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