Motor functions, quality of life and maternal anxiety and depression in children with cerebral palsy of different intelligence levels by Elif Akçay, Yaşar Tanır, Serap Tıraş Teber, Birim Günay Kılıç

“…In total, 37 children and adolescents (16 females and 21 males) between 4 and 18 years of age diagnosed with CP were recruited from a Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) and Bimanual Fine Motor Function (BFMF) were used for the children`s motor functions assessment. …”
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Prediction of biomechanical complications in patients with implant supported fixed dental prostheses in different terms of functional loading by O. M. Doroshenko, O. F. Sirenko

“…According to the objective of the study all patients were divided into three groups depending on the period within implant placement and tooth extraction (6–8 month or more than 2 years), the terms of functional loading and usage of protective occlusal splits. …”
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A Comparison of Approaches for Segmenting the Reaching and Targeting Motion Primitives in Functional Upper Extremity Reaching Tasks by Kyle L. Jackson, Zoran Duric, Susannah M. Engdahl, Anthony C. Santago, Siddhartha Sikdar, Lynn H. Gerber

“…There is growing interest in the kinematic analysis of human functional upper extremity movement (FUEM) for applications such as health monitoring and rehabilitation. …”
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The Czech Fugl–Meyer assessment for post-stroke sensorimotor function: translation and cross-cultural adaptation and validation by Barbora Kolářová, Petra Gaul-Aláčová, Nicole Musilová, Anna Majerová, Margit Alt Murphy

“…Objective: To ensure wider use of the internationally recommended Fugl–Meyer Assessment (FMA) of sensorimotor function for people with stroke, official translations of the scale are needed. …”
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Assessment of endothelial function and arterial rigidity in patients with type 1 diabetes at different stages of diabetic nephropathy by Evgenia Pavlovna Kosobyan, Ivona Renata Yarek-Martynova, Alexander Sergeevich Parfenov, Lyubov' Leonidovna Bolotskaya, Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova

“…Assessment of vascular stiffness and endothelial function in patients with type 1 diabetes at different stages of diabetic nephropathy and without it. …”
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Impact of Resistance Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis by Hou-Ting Kuo, Ting-Hsu Lee, Li-An Su, Li-Yun Wu, Ping-Yan Mao, Ciao-Ci Yang

“…While improvements were noted in upper limb physical function, lower limb function remained largely unchanged. …”
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Subscapularis Tendon Repair Improves Functional Internal Rotation after Onlay Design Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty by Felipe Lacerda, Alexandre Lädermann, Mahmoud Faisal Adam, Angélique Delarue, Céline Daniel, Philippe Collin

“…Purpose: This study aimed to compare functional internal rotation (fIR) outcomes following RSA with different humeral implant designs. …”
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The Impact of Stellar Initial Mass Function on the Epoch of Reionization: Insights from Semi-Analytic Galaxy Modeling by Qingbo Ma, Lei Liu, Peiai Liu

“…The adequate choice of stellar initial mass function (IMF) is crucial when studying high-<i>z</i> galaxy formation and the epoch of reionization (EoR) models. …”
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Anatomical and functional factors influencing the results of scleral buckling procedure for macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachments by Kovačević Igor, Radosavljević Aleksandra, Stefanović Ivan, Radović Bojana, Karadžić Jelena, Kovačević-Pavićević Dragana, Đurković-Đaković Olgica

“…The aim of this study was to assess anatomical and functional outcome of treatment with scleral buckling for macula- off rhegmatogenous retinal detachments. …”
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Increased functional potency of multi-edited CAR-T cells manufactured by a non-viral transfection system by Aine O’Sullivan, Sarah Case, Aisling McCrudden, Emer Hackett, Louise Gallagher, Darren Martin, Gillian P. Johnson, Kirti Mahadik, Thomas Kienzle, Jude Kevin Lim, Aya Nashat, Kartik Srinivasan, Mark W. Lowdell, Lisa O’Flynn, Jamie Frankish

“…Improving manufacturing processes to preserve cell health and function of edited T cells is equally critical. Here, we report that Solupore, a Good Manufacturing Practice-aligned, non-viral physicochemical transfection system, can be used to manufacture multi-edited CAR-T cells using CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoproteins while maintaining robust cell functionality. …”
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Vestibulo-Oculomotor Reflex Dysfunction in Children with Cerebral Palsy Correlates with Gross Motor Function Classification System by Laura Casagrande Conti, Nicola Ferri, Leonardo Manzari, Tommaso Lelli, Maria Mangeruga, Margherita Dal Piaz, Andrea Manzotti, Luca Verrecchia, Marco Tramontano

“…This could be important for better framing a child’s function and enhancing the management of balance and motor impairments with more specific strategies for children with CP.…”
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Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…Comparing one-arm and two-arm functional reach tests, the one-arm reach test emerged as a more suitable option for evaluating dynamic balance among young adults. …”
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The identification of thresholds of starch phosphate and amylose levels on multi-scale structures and functional properties of potato starch by Yaqi Hu, Daraz Ahmad, Li Ding, Haroon Rasheed, Andreas Blennow, Jacob Judas Kain Kirkensgaard, Jinsong Bao

“…Both amylose content (AC) and starch phosphate content (SPC) play important roles in determining the functional features of starch in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tubers. …”
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Repetitive negative thinking is associated with cognitive function decline in older adults: a cross-sectional study by Niansi Ye, Ling Peng, Bei Deng, Hui Hu, Yuncui Wang, Taoyun Zheng, Yating Ai, Xueting Liu, Shi Zhou, Yucan Li

“…However, there are fewer studies related to RNT and cognitive function, and there is a lack of epidemiological studies to explore the relationship between RNT and cognitive function. …”
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The functional, social and economic impact of acute encephalitis syndrome in Nepal--a longitudinal follow-up study. by Michael J Griffiths, Jennifer V Lemon, Ajit Rayamajhi, Prakash Poudel, Pramina Shrestha, Vijay Srivastav, Rachel Kneen, Antonieta Medina-Lara, Rupa R Singh, Tom Solomon

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>Prolonged functional impairment was common following AES. Economic impact to families was substantial. …”
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Therapeutic Role of Green Tea on Human Body Function, Some Diseases and Weight loss: A Review by Sawsan Al-Harbi, Fouad Gatea

“…Therapeutic role of green tea on human body function, some diseases and weight loss: A review. …”
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Land Ecosystem Service Functions for Dongting Lake Ecological Economic Zone Based on InVEST Model by Yang Jun, Zhou Pengquan, Yuan Shujun, Tan Xin, Lou Zhifei

“…The InVEST model provides a more comprehensive assessment of ecosystem service functions.…”
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Physical, Cognitive, Social, and Functional Health Correlates of Major Depressive Disorder Subtypes: A Systematic Review by Jen E. McKeough, Christopher F. Sharpley, Kirstan A. Vessey, Vicki Bitsika, Rebecca J. Williams, G. Lorenzo Odierna, Ian D. Evans

“…Anxious and melancholic depression may be associated with more severe social and functional impairment compared to other subtypes. …”
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Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life after Restorative Proctocolectomy in Paediatric Patients: A Case-Control Study by Gianluca Pellino, Guido Sciaudone, Erasmo Miele, Giuseppe Candilio, Gilda Serena De Fatico, Gabriele Riegler, Annamaria Staiano, Silvestro Canonico, Francesco Selvaggi

“…The primary aim was to compare the bowel function of patients undergoing IPAA between those operated on in childhood and adulthood. …”
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Reliability of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in assessment of left atrial function in postmenopausal hypertensive women by M. Yu. Kolesnyk, M. V. Sokolova

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