Evaluation of left ventricular regional myocardial function by layer-specific strain in female patients with hypothyroidism by Xiao Ding, Xijun Zhang, Changhua Wei, Jianjun Yuan, Kaikai Shen, Yisa Wang, Haohui Zhu

“…When evaluating the left ventricular regional myocardial function in female patients with hypothyroidism, circumferential strain was, to a certain extent, more affected by thyroid hormone abnormalities than longitudinal strain.…”
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Cognitive function and shift work among healthcare professionals in India: Findings from the SNORE study by Nirupama AY, Vinoth Gnana Chellaiyan, Winnie Paulson, Amatullah Sana Qadeer, Sarva Priya Pandey, G Ravivarman

“…Conclusion Sleep deprivation significantly impacts cognitive function in healthcare workers, with more pronounced effects during night shifts. …”
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Health Monitoring of Thick Materials Using Piezoceramic Patches, Time Signals, and Wavelet Transmittance Functions by D.R. Hughes, A. Ghoshal, E. Rowe, M.J. Sundaresan, M.J. Schulz, J.T. Feaster

“…Global methods of health monitoring use modal parameters or frequency response functions in an inverse procedure to quantify damage in structures with thick sections. …”
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Mercury removal from aqueous solution via functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles with the amine compound by Abdelrahman M. Rabie, H.M. Abd El-Salam, M.A. Betiha, H.H. El-Maghrabi, D. Aman

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Rare variants in the endocytic pathway are associated with Alzheimer's disease, its related phenotypes, and functional consequences. by Lingyu Zhan, Jiajin Li, Brandon Jew, Jae Hoon Sul

“…Taken together, our results demonstrated strong rare-variant effect in the endocytic pathway on AD risk and progression and functional effect of gene expression alteration in both bulk and single-cell resolution, which may bring more insight and serve as valuable resources for future AD genetic studies, clinical research, and therapeutic targeting.…”
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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect cognitive function when controlling for income and cultural factors by Kerri M. Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J. White, Selena E. Bartlett

“…The use of income is more indicative of drinking behavior than education, and should be controlled for in studies of alcohol consumption behavior. …”
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Functionalities of Octenyl Succinic Anhydride Wheat Starch and Its Effect on the Quality of Model Dough and Noodles by Hongxue Ma, Liai Yang, Dunhe Zhang, Huijing Chen, Jianquan Kan

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy results revealed the introduction of ester carbonyl (C=O) and carboxylate (RCOO−) functional groups into the starch structure. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis demonstrated that OSA modification reduced the relative crystallinity of starch and disrupted the long-range structural order of the native starch. …”
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Improving the drug delivery performance of ZIF-8 with amine functionalization as a 5-fluorouracil nanocarrier by Sahba Mirzanejad, Mojtaba Bagherzadeh, Arshad Bayrami, Hossein Daneshgar, Aida Bahrami, Majid Mahdavi

“…Abstract This study investigates the effect of amine functional groups in ZIF-8 metal–organic frameworks on the loading and release of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). …”
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Effect of deterioration of swallowing functions on the frailty status in older adults: a longitudinal cohort study by En-Chih Weng, Yoko Hasegawa, Tasuku Yoshimoto, Ma. Therese Sta. Maria, Koutatsu Nagai, Naoko Sato, Kana Tokumoto, Kazuhiro Hori, Hiroshi Kusunoki, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Ken Shinmura

“…In contrast, logistic regression analysis of frailty progression showed that impaired swallowing function was a significant explanatory variable (OR, 1.53; 95% CI: 1.04–2.21). …”
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Characterization of Arabidopsis thaliana thylakoid lumen 7.6 protein functions in photosystem II assembly by Pan Ren, Ruizi Li, Kai Chen, Chenchen Zheng, Zitian Li, Tao Wang, Cong Ma, Bingyao Li, Xu Wang, Fei Sun, Tengyue Zhang, Yike Xie, Xiaonuan Hao, Huiwen Li, Wenqiang Yang, Aigen Fu, Yaqi Hao

“…Altogether, these results highlight the role of TLP7.6 as an assistive factor in CYP38-mediated PSII assembly, and provide insights into thylakoid lumen protein function in photosynthesis.…”
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How low-abundance amphibians shape functional diversity across tropical forest succession stages? by Fabio Zabala-Forero, Angela M. Cortés-Gómez, Nicolás Urbina-Cardona

“…We applied trait probability density (TPD) analysis at the assemblage level and functional rarity indices (Scarcity and Functional Distinctiveness) at the species level. …”
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Roughness-driven compressive sensing AFM for accurate nanoscale surface characterization in functional material systems by Yusong Li, Jialin Shi, Gongxin Li, Shenghang Zhai, Xiao Li, Boyu Wu, Chanmin Su, Lianqing Liu

“…Experimental results show that, compared to traditional image-based CS strategies, our method improves nanoscale roughness measurement accuracy by more than 80 %. This advancement not only reduces sampling requirements but also maintains high fidelity in roughness characterization, offering a robust tool for precise and efficient nanoscale analysis. …”
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The association between physical activity and lung function in adolescents: a cross-sectional NHANES study by Xiaoyuan Chen, Jinhai Ma, Linghua Dong, Yan Chen, Keke Chen

“…Moderate-intensity PA also demonstrated significant improvements in lung function, though to a lesser extent. Stratified analyses identified significant associations within certain racial subgroups, with Mexican American and Other Hispanic adolescents more likely to maintain normal lung function.ConclusionThese findings highlight the importance of regular physical activity, particularly high-intensity exercise, in enhancing lung function during adolescence. …”
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Assessment of Functional Capacity of Immune System in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis using QuantiFERON Monitor by Zbysek Pavelek, Ondrej Soucek, Jan Krejsek, Ilona Sejkorova, Oldrich Vysata, Blanka Klimová, Francesco Angelucci, Pavel Stourac, Martin Valis, Marek Peterka, Lukáš Sobisek, Michal Novotny

“…We hypothesized that IFN-γ levels would be lower in those subjects who are relatively more immunosuppressed and higher in those with normal or activated immune function. …”
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Functional Tests\' Sensitivity and Specificity for Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction: A Scoping Review by Parisa Sedaghati, Mohammad Ghafoori, Ali Parvaneh Sarand

“…Discussion: An analysis of studies showed different functional tests. …”
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Influence of scanning plane on Human Spinal Cord functional Magnetic Resonance echo planar imaging. by Marta Moraschi, Silvia Tommasin, Laura Maugeri, Mauro DiNuzzo, Julien Cohen-Adad, Marco Masullo, Fabio Mangini, Lorenzo Giovannelli, Daniele Mascali, Tommaso Gili, Valerio Pisani, Ugo Nocentini, Federico Giove, Michela Fratini

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study was aimed at systematically verifying whether sagittal scanning in scfMRI using EPI readout is a viable alternative to the more common axial scanning, and at optimizing a pipeline for EPI-based scfMRI data analysis, based on Spinal Cord Toolbox (SCT).…”
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The interactions of non-functionalized polystyrene nanoparticles with human albumin and erythrocyte proteins: implications and potential consequences by Kamil Płuciennik, Mariusz Szabelski, Katarzyna Miłowska, Karol Ciepluch, Piotr Duchnowicz, Anita Krokosz, Paulina Sicińska, Bożena Bukowska

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to determine the concentration- and size-dependent effects of ~30 nm, ~45 nm and ~70 nm non-functionalized polystyrene nanoparticles (PS-NPs) on human serum albumin (HSA) and human erythrocyte proteins in vitro. . …”
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Effects of dual task on functional mobility in individuals with Down syndrome: a case–control study by Regiane Luz Carvalho, Vanessa Fonseca Vilas Boas, Laura Ferreira de Rezende Franco

“…For individuals with DS, performing simultaneous tasks may exacerbate difficulties in functional mobility. Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of traditional and mobile phone-related dual tasks on the functional mobility of individuals with DS. …”
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Diversity and functional specialization of oyster immune cells uncovered by integrative single-cell level investigations by Sebastien De La Forest Divonne, Juliette Pouzadoux, Oceane Romatif, Caroline Montagnani, Guillaume Mitta, Delphine Destoumieux-Garzón, Benjamin Gourbal, Guillaume M Charriere, Emmanuel Vignal

“…This integrative analysis enabled us to reconcile molecular and cellular data and identify distinct cell types performing specialized immune functions, such as phagocytosis, reactive oxygen species production, copper accumulation, and expression of antimicrobial peptides. …”
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Dynamics of Kidney Function in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Atrial Fibrillation Who Receive Dabigatran by N. A. Novikova, Z. K. Salpagarova, M. I. Chashkina, A. A. Bykova, Z. A. Alimova, А. S. Yadykina, D. F. Mesitskaya, N. A. Babakova, D. A. Andreev

“…Changes in the renal function shall mean a decrease or increase in GFR by ≥5 ml/min.Results. …”
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