Real-World Data on Morphological and Functional Responses After Switching to Faricimab in Recalcitrant, Chronic Diabetic Macular Edema by Viktoria Deiters, Anna Lorger, Franziska Eckardt, Jakob Siedlecki, Benedikt Schworm, Siegfried G. Priglinger, Tina R. Herold

“…Abstract Introduction This study aimed to assess the morphological and functional effects of faricimab in patients with chronic diabetic macular edema (DME) who had an insufficient response to previous treatments. …”
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Association between alcohol consumption and renal function in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension: insights from the Taiwan Biobank by Fa–Chen Lin, Shih–Kai Luo, Hung–Pin Tu, Hung–Yi Chuang, Chen–Cheng Yang, Chih–Hsing Hung

“…Drinkers were defined as an alcohol intake of 150 mL or more per week for at least six months. Renal function was assessed using creatinine levels and 2021 Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) creatinine for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). …”
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Effect of thanaka powder (TK) content on the structural and functional properties of polylactic acid/TK composites for sustainable packaging by Ektinai Jansri, Narongchai O-Charoen, Pattarawit Rukthong, Khanittha Charoenlarp, Porawan Naksang, Nattaya Vuthiganond, Piyaporn Kampeerapappun

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Genetic evidence suggests a causal relationship linking thyroid function to prospective memory and dementia and Parkinson’s disease by Yang Wang, Yanying Liu, Huimin Yang, Zhuang Mo, Haiyan Liu, Qi Yu

“…Abstract Epidemiological studies suggest a link between thyroid function and prospective memory (PM), but more evidence is required. …”
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Tai Chi for improvement of motor function, balance and gait in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yan Yang, Xiang-Yuan Li, Li Gong, Yun-Liang Zhu, Yan-Lei Hao

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Tai Chi should be a valid complementary and alternative therapy for PD, especially in improving motor function and balance. However, more studies with long follow-up are warrant to confirm the current finding of Tai Chi for PD.…”
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Neural Correlates of Flight Acceleration in Pigeons: Gamma-Band Activity and Local Functional Network Dynamics in the AId Region by Suchen Li, Zhuo Tang, Mengmeng Li, Lifang Yang, Zhigang Shang

“…Our analysis revealed that gamma-band activity in the dorsal intermediate arcopallium (AId) region was more prominent during behaviorally demanding phases of flight. …”
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Adaptive genetics reveals constraints on protein structure/function by evolving E. coli under constant nutrient limitation by Katja Schwartz, Margie Kinnersley, Charles Ross Lindsey, Gavin Sherlock, Frank Rosenzweig

“…Whole-genome whole-population sequencing makes it possible to identify mutations arising in such populations, to use them to discern functional modules where adaptation occurs, and then map gene structure–function relationships. …”
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Functional Outcome of Unstable Pelvic Ring Fractures: A Comparative Study between Operative and Non-Operative Treatment by Mohsen Khorrami, Seyed Abdolhossein Mehdi Nasab, Amir Hossein Zakeri

“…Background and Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of unstable pelvic ring factures (Tile B and C) and to compare the outcomes of surgical and non- surgical treatment methods in the patients admitted to Emam Khomeini and Razi hospitals in Ahwaz, Iran. …”
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Highly Stable Aggregation‐Induced Emission‐Functionalized Histatin1 Coated With Platelet Vesicles for Diabetic Wound Healing by Xiaoxuan Lei, Judun Zheng, Xu Chen, Liwen Liang, Zhuohong Li, Cancan Huang, Minghai Zhao, Gang Wu, Yuhui Liao, Bin Yang

“…The results highlight the potential of highly stable aggregation‐induced‐emission‐functionalized Hst1 coated with platelet vesicles as a therapeutic platform to promote diabetic wound‐related tissue restoration processes.…”
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On the Origins of “Hostless” Supernovae: Testing the Faint-end Galaxy Luminosity Function and Supernova Progenitors with Events in Dwarf Galaxies by Louis-Gregory Strolger, Mia Sauda Bovill, Eric Perlman, Craig Kolobow, Conor Larison, Zachary G. Lane

“…Moreover, the detailed study of these mass- and metallicity-constrained host environments, and the variety of supernovae that occur within them, could provide more stringent constraints on the nature of progenitor systems.…”
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Postural balance and functional muscle strength in the hands and legs one year after hospitalisation due to COVID-19 by Lena Rafsten, Alexandra Larsson, Annie Palstam, Hanna Persson

“…Functional muscle strength in dominant hand on discharge, age, and previous level of physical activity were associated with having more impaired functional muscle strength in the dominant hand 1 year after discharge. …”
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Tissue myocardial Doppler echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular function among patients with pulmonary hypertension of various aetiology by Yu. A. Andreeva, M. A. Saidova, T. V. Martynyuk, V. P. Masenko, I. E. Chazova

“…To study right ventricular (RV) structure and function, assessed by standard echocardiography (EchoCG), tissue myocardial Doppler (TMD) EchoCG, and natriuretic peptide (NUP) levels, in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) of various aetiology. …”
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The impact of surgical treatment of benign ovarian tumors on the reproductive health of women, taking into account the International Classification of Functioning by I. S. Zakharov, D. V. Kovlen, A. A. Bezmenko, E. F. Kondrina, A. A. Nazarenko, N. А. Trigubchuk, G. G. Shaginyan

“…In connection with these possible functional disorders, further clinical studies of a high level of evidence are needed, aimed at developing effective strategies for preserving the functioning of the reproductive system after surgical treatment of benign ovarian tumors.…”
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Structural brain alterations and changes in resting-state functional connectivity in patients with trigeminal neuralgia: A meta-analysis by Lapo Nardoni, Maria Giulia Tullo, Giulia Di Stefano, Marco Fiorelli, Francesca Caramia

“…Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition characterized by severe, electric shock-like pain in one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Even though neuroimaging studies have highlighted alterations in brain cortical and subcortical structure and functional connectivity, findings are heterogeneous. …”
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HIV- and AIDS-associated neurocognitive functioning in Zambia &amp;ndash; a perspective based on differences between the genders by Kabuba N, Menon JA, Franklin Jr DR, Heaton RK, Hestad KA

“…Keywords: HIV-1, neurocognitive functioning, gender, Zambia…”
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Structural and functional indicators of erythrocyte membranes in gastric cancer patients with different histotypes of the tumor and stages of the malignant process by I. A. Goroshinskaya, L. A. Nemashkalova, E. M. Frantsiyants, E. I. Surikova, D. E. Medvedeva, A. A. Maslov

“…The purpose was to study the structural and functional parameters of erythrocyte membranes in the blood of patients with gastric cancer (GC) – adenocarcinoma, depending on its grade, signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC), and combined gastric lesions (CGL).Materials and methods. …”
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Correlation between Post-COVID-19, Chemosensitive Function, Blood Group, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life by Rehab Abdulwahab M. Alabsi, N. C. Sandeepa, Rema Tariq Misfer, Majdah Mahmood Alraqdi, Mohammed Ibrahim M. Hamdi

“…However, the long-term convalescence period of these sensory functions and associated factors remains unknown. Hence, this study explored the correlation between post-COVID-19 conditions, chemosensitive function, blood group, and oral health-related quality of life. …”
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Phenolic Profile, Nutritional Composition, Functional Properties, and Antioxidant Activity of Newly Grown Parthenocarpic and Normal Seeded Tomato by Sajid Dominic, Abdullah Ijaz Hussain, Shahzad Ali Shahid Chatha, Qasim Ali, Nosheen Aslam, Satyajit Dey Sarker, Saeed Ahmad Shah Chishti, Shafaqat Ali, Saliha Maqbool, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni

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<i>Oncom</i>: A Nutritive Functional Fermented Food Made from Food Process Solid Residue by Christofora Hanny Wijaya, Lilis Nuraida, Dwiarti Rachma Nuramalia, Sri Hardanti, Katarzyna Świąder

“…This kind of solid fermented product, based on agricultural residue wastes, is worthy of further development worldwide with full scientific support to create more reliable functional foods with a modern touch to achieve zero hunger.…”
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Assessment of suicidality in children and adolescents with diagnosis of high functioning autism spectrum disorder in a Turkish clinical sample by Karakoç Demirkaya S, Tutkunkardaş MD, Mukaddes NM

“…The present study aims to assess the rate of suicidality (suicidal ideation, behaviors and attempts) and associated risk factors for suicidality in high functioning ASD.Methods: Medical records of 55 adolescents (six girls, 49 boys), aged between 7&amp;ndash;20 years, with diagnosis of ASD were reviewed. …”
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