Lung function may recover after coal mine fire smoke exposure: a longitudinal cohort study by David Brown, Tyler Lane, Michael J Abramson, Bruce R Thompson, Caroline X Gao, Jillian Ikin, Brigitte Borg, Nicolette R Holt, Catherine L Smith, Annie Makar, Thomas McCrabb, Mikayla Thomas, Kris Nilsen

“…For post-bronchodilator reactance and area under the curve, a negative impact of PM2.5 in round 1 showed signs of recovery in round 2 (both p<0.001).Conclusion In this novel study evaluating long-term respiratory outcomes after medium-duration high concentration PM2.5 exposure, the attenuated associations between exposure and respiratory function may indicate some recovery in lung function. …”
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Pulse pressure after thrombectomy predicts functional outcomes and mortality in acute ischemic stroke with large artery occlusion by Shandong Jiang, Zhongju Tan, Jianru Li, Peizheng Guo, Yuan Yuan, Jun Yu, Liang Xu, Xu Li, Xianyi Chen, Bing Fang, Lingling Yu, Jing Xu, Cong Qian, Chaohui Jing, Yunmei Yang

“…In this study, we systematically analyzed 12 post-procedure BP parameters from 826 acute ischemic stroke patients within 24 h after EVT; 587 cases were included in the final analysis. …”
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Prognostic value of heart rate deceleration capacity for functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: a prospective study by Huizhong Zhou, Huizhong Zhou, Jiaqi Zhong, Jiaqi Zhong, Changman Deng, Changman Deng, Xingde Wang, Yanhong Xu, Yanhong Xu, Jiajun Yang, Jiajun Yang

“…Patients were categorized into two groups based on DC: DC > 4.5 ms and DC ≤ 4.5 ms. Functional outcomes were measured using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 2 weeks and 3 months post-stroke. …”
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Plantar Pressure Distribution among Older Persons with Different Types of Foot and Its Correlation with Functional Reach Distance by Aisyah Mohd Said, Maria Justine, Haidzir Manaf

“…The post hoc analysis found significantly lower max⁡P in the pronated foot compared to the supinated foot. …”
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A method for detection of functional deficiencies due to unilateral vestibular impairment using the TUG test and IMU sensors by Marek Kamiński, Rafał Kotas, Wojciech Tylman, Magdalena Janc, Ewa Zamysłowska-Szmytke, Magdalena Józefowicz-Korczyńska

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SUMOylation substrate encoding genes as prognostic biomarkers in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with functional assessment of SAF-B2 by Xiangjun Wang, Chuanxin Yang, Yangming Liu, Jian Wang

“…SUMOylation, a reversible post-translational modification, plays a critical role in tumor progression, yet its prognostic significance in PDAC remains unclear.MethodsWe assessed SUMOylation expression patterns and function in PDAC using Western blot and the SUMOylation inhibitor TAK-981. …”
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Relationship between the aspects of functional alterations and their impact in the quality of life of people with sequels of Encephalic Vascular Accidents (EVA) by Miriam Cabrera Corvelo Delboni, Patrícia de Camargo e Melo Malengo, Evelyn Paulina Rapp Schmidt Rapp Schmidt

“…Other relevant statistical results of this study were: mobility scores in males are significantly higher than those of females; social roles scores are statistically higher among single and divorced patients and widows and widowers than those of married patients or those who have partners; lefthanders present better scores in social roles, even with the right hemisphere affected so as to cause n hemiplegia/hemiparesis. Comparing functional questions to the impact in the Quality of Life of those individuals, we can favor the improvement of interventions and treatments in Occupational Therapy for post-EVA patients.…”
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Functional recovery following hospitalisation of patients diagnosed with COVID-19: a protocol for a longitudinal cohort study by Julie C Reid, Maureen Markle-Reid, Ameen Patel, Andrew P Costa, Maura Marcucci, MyLinh Duong, Connie Schumacher, Aaron Jones, Mats Junek, Marla K Beauchamp, Parminder Raina, Lauren E Griffith, Sophie Corriveau, Shariq Haider, Terence Ho, Rebecca Kruisselbrink, Hope Morrison, Natya Raghavan, Leslie Martin, Carla Girolametto

“…Participants will be followed from admission to hospital as an inpatient, to hospital discharge, and at 3-month, 6-month, 9-month and up to 12-month post-hospital discharge. We will conduct telephone interviews at ward admission and discharge, and telephone interviews plus in-person assessments of physical function and lung function at all remaining follow-ups. …”
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Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center by Hae In Ahn, Min Kyung Hyun

“…A paired t-test was used to compare the pre and post-test results. Results: After screening 93 people, a total of 48 were included in the analysis. …”
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Effect of particle size on compositional, functional, pasting, and rheological properties of teff [Eragrostis teff (zucc.) Trotter] flour by Berhanu Regassa Jima, Agimassie Agazie Abera, Chala G. Kuyu

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Exosomal miR-93-3p targets EIF4EBP1 to regulate macrophage polarization and accelerate wound healing post-anal fistula surgery by Wei Zhang, Wenzhe Feng, Junhong Chen, Ruoxi Cao, Xi Chen

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Rehabilitation Impact of Vivifrail Exercise Program Type C on the Cognitive Function of Pre-Frail Elderly People in the Community by Sri Soenarti, Dwi Indriani Lestari, Muhammad Barlian Nugroho, Harien Lestari, Tita Hariyanti

“…The evaluated parameters included the Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Indonesian Version (MoCA-INA) and the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA). The statistical analysis utilized the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by the post-hoc Mann-Whitney test and independent t-test (p<0.05). …”
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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion and functional orthodontic treatment in children with sleep disordered breathing: a systematic review by Magdalena Piełunowicz, Jacek Kotuła, Krzysztof Kotuła, Mieszko Więckiewicz, Joanna Lis, Beata Kawala, Anna Ewa Kuc, Michał Sarul

“…The quality of upper airway patency and sleep quality related to SDB was examined using polysomnographic analysis, polygraphy analysis, cephalometric studies and questionnaires. …”
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Dose Severity of Achilles Tendinopathy on Preoperative MRI Predict Functional Outcomes after Minimally Invasive Zadek Osteotomy? by Sarah Hall BA, Jonathan Kaplan MD, Oliver Schipper MD, A. Holly Johnson MD, Ettore Vulcano MD, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA

“…Severity of IAT on preoperative MRI may correlate with post operative functional outcomes and help guide patient selection for treatment with MIS ZO. …”
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Activation of Nrf2 pathway by 4-Octyl itaconate enhances donor lung function in cold preservation settings by Xinliang Gao, Mingbo Tang, Jialin Li, Jianzun Ma, Zhengrui Liu, Wei Liu

“…Methods BEAS-2B cells were used to model transplantation, assessing the effects of 4-OI through viability, apoptosis, and ROS assays. qRT-PCR analyzed cytokine transcription post-cold ischemia/reperfusion (CI/R). RNA sequencing and Gene Ontology analysis elucidated 4-OI’s mechanisms of action, confirmed by Western blotting. …”
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Effectiveness of stationary cycling with electromyographic biofeedback on neuromuscular control and function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a feasibility study by Chia-Ming Chang, Huynh Chung, Horng-Chaung Hsu, Li-Tzu Chen, Ruei-Yi Lin, Hsiu-Chen Lin

“…Outcomes were measured at baseline and post-training. Knee pain and function were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). …”
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Key Decision‐Making in Post‐Failed Internal Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures Hip Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Retrospective Study on Fracture Healing's Impact on Femoral Comp... by Jiexin Huang, Jiagu Huang, Haiqi Ding, Jianhua Lyu, Changyu Huang, Yang Chen, Qijin Wang, Hongyan Li, Baijian Wu, Ying Huang, Minghui Yang, Xinyu Fang, Wenming Zhang

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Stratification of the Extent of Visual Impairment Identifies Sex-Specific Degenerative Changes in Retinal Structure and Function during Aging by Genea Edwards, Sean M. Riordan, Caitlin Buchholz, Marc Mardelli, Carlyn P. Euritt, Rodrigo Perez-Magnelli, Ariej Rafiq, Avery Engelmeyer, Peter Koulen

“…Tissue was subsequently harvested for histological analysis, complementing the in vivo findings. Disparities in visual function were observed between individual male and female mice, necessitating categorization of visual impairment levels to investigate further sex-specific differences in the study’s aging population. …”
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Maximizing sprint performance among adolescent sprinters: a controlled evaluation of functional, traditional, and combined training approaches by Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Yongjing Shao, Sohom Saha, Zijian Zhao, Debajit Karmakar

“…Training methodologies such as Functional Training (FT), Traditional Training (TT), and a Combined Training (CT) approach have been widely implemented to improve sprinting ability, agility, and coordination. …”
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Effects of Mixed Fermentation with Rhizopus oryzae and Lactobacillus fermentum on the Structure and Functional Activity of Dietary Fiber in Rice Bran by Kun WANG, Yuxi PAN, Zhi ZHANG, Hao HU, Mengdie TAI, Silu LI, Jing ZHAO, Lili QIAN, Feng ZUO

“…Compared to pre-fermentation levels, the contents of soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) in rice bran increased by 35.1% and 6.3%, respectively; additionally, the molecular weight rose from 2.39×105 g/mol to 2.84×107 g/mol with a broader distribution range observed post-fermentation. Monosaccharide composition analysis revealed that fermentation introduced galacturonic acid into SDF while altering its monosaccharide composition ratio. …”
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