Multidimensional trajectories of multimorbidity, functional status, cognitive performance, and depressive symptoms among diverse groups of older adults by Ana R Quiñones, Corey L Nagel, Anda Botoseneanu, Jason T Newsom, David A Dorr, Jeffrey Kaye, Stephen M Thielke, Heather G Allore

“…This study assesses heterogeneity in joint trajectories of somatic disease, functional status, cognitive performance, and depressive symptomatology. …”
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N-acetylcysteine inhibits NETs, exhibits antibacterial and antibiofilm properties and enhances neutrophil function against Burkholderia pseudomallei by Wongsakon Sainglers, Muthita Khamwong, Sorujsiri Chareonsudjai

“…NAC not only inhibits NETs but also enhances neutrophil functionality and exhibits remarkable antibacterial activity against B. pseudomallei. …”
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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

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes (DM) among EPA patients were significantly more prevalent. In decreased renal function group, EPA was found in 45,5 (n=25), in normal GFR — in 3,5% (n=4, p=0,0001), and the risk of EPA in decreased GFR below 59 mL/ min/1,73 m2 increased 14 times (RR=13,9; 95% CI=4,23-45,65; p=0,001). …”
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A novel spectral transformation technique based on special functions for improved chest X-ray image classification. by Abeer Aljohani

“…We developed a mechanism which converts a given medical image to a spectral space which have a base set composed of special functions. In this study, we propose a chest X-ray image classification method based on spectral coefficients. …”
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Using Graph Theory to Assess the Interaction between Cerebral Function, Brain Hemodynamics, and Systemic Variables in Premature Infants by Dries Hendrikx, Liesbeth Thewissen, Anne Smits, Gunnar Naulaers, Karel Allegaert, Sabine Van Huffel, Alexander Caicedo

“…In the present analysis, we use graphs to study the interaction between cerebral function, brain hemodynamics, and systemic variables in premature neonates. …”
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Multi-Fidelity Surrogate Modeling via Hierarchical Kriging With Infinite-Width Bayesian Neural Network Correlation Function by Youwei He, Jiangshuo Cui

“…Theoretical analysis demonstrates that the proposed correlation function is independent on the spatial distance and has no hyperparameters to be fine-tuned. …”
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Functional and Radiological Outcomes after Locking Plate Fixation of AO Type 33C Distal Femur Fractures by Ayush Prakash, Sanjay Kumar, Rohit Nath, Sanavvar Ali

“…Objective: The purpose of the study is to assess the functional and radiological outcome of locking plate fixation in AO type 33C distal femur fractures. …”
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Debiasing Structure Function Estimates from Sparse Time Series of the Solar Wind: A Data-driven Approach by Daniel Wrench, Tulasi N. Parashar

“…Structure functions (SFs), which quantify the moments of increments of a stochastic process, are essential complementary statistics to power spectra for analyzing the self-similar behavior of a time series. …”
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Integrating Hyperspectral Imaging, Plant Functional Diversity, and Soil-Lithology to Uncover Mountainscape Disturbance Dynamics Induced by Landsliding by Ana Kilgore, Carla Restrepo

“…In this review, we posit that these developments, together with similar ones on soils and lithologies, can help us understand relationships between functional diversity, ecosystem processes, and landsliding, and more broadly the disturbance dynamics of mountainscapes. …”
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Whole brain functional connectivity: Insights from next generation neural mass modelling incorporating electrical synapses. by Michael Forrester, Sammy Petros, Oliver Cattell, Yi Ming Lai, Reuben D O'Dea, Stamatios Sotiropoulos, Stephen Coombes

“…Here we demonstrate the ability of this new modelling framework, when combined with data from the Human Connectome Project, to generate patterns of functional connectivity (FC) of the type observed in both magnetoencephalography and functional magnetic resonance neuroimaging. …”
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Exploring Math Moments: Middle-schoolers’ Phases of Problem-solving, Executive Functions in Practice, and Collaborative Problem Solving by K. Ann Renninger, Ricardo Böheim, Julien Corven, Maria Consuelo De Dios, Maeve R. Hogan, Moe Htet Kyaw, Ana G. Michels, Marina Nakayama, Pablo Torres Núñez, Helena Werneck de Souza Dias, Feven Yared

“…In addition, to further describe the students’ cognitive and behavioral engagement, we considered both the process of students' use of executive functions (EF), during problem solving, termed executive functions in practice (EFP), as well as the stage of CPS (Participation, Cooperation, and Collaboration), during phases of problem solving. …”
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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 data showed an enhanced metal adsorption capacity of the AFACs, because the modification produced more desired porosity and increased amine functional groups. …”
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Mechanical properties, chemical and thermo-oxidative resistance of biopolymer matrices based on the epoxy resin and functionalized soybean oil by O. G. Purikova, L. A. Gorbach, O. O. Brovko

“…However, the addition of functionalized SbO to the epoxy matrix cured with both TEA and UP hardeners increases the ultimate tensile strength values regardless of the type of oil functionalization. …”
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Structural Modifications Reveal Dual Functions of the C-4 Carbonyl Group in the Fatty Acid Chain of Ipomoeassin F by Arman Khosravi, Precious Nnamdi, Alexa May, Kelsey Slattery, Robert E. Sammelson, Wei Q. Shi

“…To resolve this discrepancy, we designed and synthesized two new open-chain analogues (<b>10</b> and <b>11</b>); <b>10</b> without the C-4 carbonyl had a dramatic activity loss, whereas <b>11</b> with an amide functional group was even more potent than Ipom-F. These new SAR data, in conjunction with some previous SAR information, imply two functional roles of the C-4 carbonyl: (1) to form H-bonds with N300; and (2) to regulate interactions of the fatty acid chain with membrane lipids. …”
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Functional and Structural Outcomes of Temporal Zone II-Sparing Laser Photocoagulation Combined with Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Retinopathy of Prematurity by Eoi Jong Seo, Joo Yong Lee

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Depot Versus Oral Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia: Which is Better on Side Effects, Functional Improvement, and Life Satisfaction by İlknur Kiraz Avcı, Mehmet Avcı, Buket Koparal

“…There is a need for multicenter prospective studies with longer follow-up of patients for side effects, life satisfaction, quality of life, and functional improvement to achieve more significant results.…”
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy for Functional/Dissociative Seizures in an Adolescent: Case Report and Mixed-Methods Single-Case Evaluation by Andrew Horan, Stephen Kellett, Chris Gaskell, Conor Morris

“…<b>Background and clinical significance</b>: Functional/dissociative seizures (FDSs) in adolescents are paroxysmal events which superficially resemble epileptic seizures or syncope. …”
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Intensity of Resistance Exercise and Its Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Adults with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review by Kevin Paúl Guachizaca Moreno, Lucía Fernanda Flores-Santy, Israel Vinueza Fernández

“…Furthermore, the analysis of the effects of progressive intensity exercise showed promising results, including a significant decrease in pain, an increase in physical functionality, and, consequently, an improvement in quality of life. …”
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Species turnover and functional nestedness constitute the geographic patterns of stream diatoms in the Three Parallel Rivers region, China by Jiancheng Hu, Nuo Xu, Sicheng Ao, Lu Tan, Xianfu Li, Qinghua Cai, Tao Tang

“…Furthermore, our analysis of the division of the whole communities demonstrated that the varying responses of benthic diatoms with different attached abilities to environmental filtering, dispersal limitation, and directional flow were the essential reasons for shaping the biodiversity patterns of species turnover and functional nestedness in the alpine stream. Our findings suggested that partitioning beta diversity and dividing the entire community can more deeply infer underlying community assembly processes, thereby providing valuable insights into understanding biodiversity patterns, drivers, and conservation strategies.…”
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Targeting Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition in Chronic Ankle Instability: A Narrative Review of Neural and Functional Rehabilitation Strategies by Roberto Tedeschi, Federica Giorgi, Danilo Donati

“…The outcomes were grouped and analysed according to neurophysiological and functional domains. <i>Results:</i> Manual therapy combined with exercise improved pain, strength, and functional mobility. …”
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