Six‐Minute Walk Test Is Superior to Grip Strength as a Marker of Functional Recovery During Cancer Cachexia Rehabilitation by Addison Barber, Amber Willbanks, Kathryn Abplanalp, Christopher W. Lewis, Ben Binder‐Markey, Prakash Jayabalan, Richard L. Lieber, Ishan Roy

“…Multivariate linear regression demonstrated that change in 6MWT (p < 0.0001) but not hGS (p = 0.084) correlated with Total Motor Score gain after controlling for age, disease burden, cancer type, previous cancer treatment and baseline motor function as covariates. Area under the curve analysis revealed that change in 6MWT (p < 0.0001, AUC = 0.77) was a stronger predictor of Total Motor Score gain than hGS (p = 0.0016, AUC = 0.59). …”
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TikTok war humor: social and psychological functions of humor videos by micro-influencers and ordinary users during conflict by Nili Steinfeld, Hananel Rosenberg, Michal Mahat-Shamir

“…A quantitative content analysis of 257 TikTok videos from the initial post-October 7th period identified the styles, characteristics, and psychological functions of humor, and the unique nature of TikTok humor. …”
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Exploring the Link Between Oxidative Stress Reduction and Liver Function Improvement in Jaundiced Rats with Lactococcus lactis D4 by Avit Su Suchitra

“…Objective: To explore the correlation between the reduction of oxidative stress and liver enzyme function in rats with obstructive jaundice, using malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as a biochemical marker, and its impact on serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) levels; Method: This experimental study used a post-test only randomized control group design in three groups of Rattus norvegicus strain Wistar rats with an obstructive jaundice model. …”
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Exploring computational thinking, executive functions, visuospatial skills and experiences with toys in early childhood: Protocol for a controlled trial by Carolina Robledo-Castro, Camilo Vieira Mejía, Jennifer Chiu

“…The research aims to evaluate the effect of a robotics-based computational thinking program on executive functions and visuospatial skills in preschool children. …”
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Persistent symptoms and functional health status among Covid-19 patients after discharge from a Covid hospital by Meenal V. Kulkarni, Vedant J. Nayse, Chetan M. Bansod

“…History regarding common persistent symptoms and functional status was asked. Statistical analysis was done by using Epi info statistical software. …”
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The impact of reduced skeletal muscle mass at stroke onset on 3-month functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients. by Kyong Young Kim, Seunguk Jung, Eun Bin Cho, Tae-Won Yang, Seung Joo Kim, Hyunsung Kim, Sunhye Jung

“…This study aims to evaluate the effect of RMM at stroke onset on 3-month functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.…”
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Understanding oncological and sexual function outcomes with gynaecological organ preserving cystectomy in women with bladder cancer; a systematic review by Rebecca Martin, Harriet Wylie, Charlotte Moss, Shaista Hafeez, Pardeep Kumar, Anne Marie Rafferty, Mieke Van Hemelrijck

“…Abstract Introduction and Objectives Cystectomy for bladder cancer (BC) in women involves removing gynaecological organs and the anterior vaginal wall, significantly impacting sexual function (SF). Gynaecological organ‐preserving cystectomy (GOPC) aims to minimise toxicity, but limited studies assess its impact. …”
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Protocol for measuring the benefits of exergames on executive functions under depression through a randomized multi-arm controlled experiment by Eloisa Ruiz-Marquez

“…The present work describes the methods, procedures, and equipment for a randomized three-arm controlled experiment designed to measure the effects of exergames on executive functions (EFs) under depression. EFs are complex cognitive functions that are essential for organizing information, planning an action, reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving. …”
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Visual impairment in stroke patients: a two-part review. Part I — prevalence by Tatyana V. Marfina, Tatiana V. Konchugova, Detelina В. Kulchitskaya, Olga V. Yurova

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Effects of Functional Partial Body Weight Support Treadmill Training on Mobility in Children with Ataxia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Alexandra Lepoura, Sofia Lampropoulou, Antonis Galanos, Marianna Papadopoulou, Georgios Gkrimas, Magda Tziomaki, Vasiliki Sakellari

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Palmitoylation-driven immune dysregulation and prognostic signature in low-grade glioma: a multi-omics and functional validation study by Zehao Wang, Tianlun Yu, Yuqiao Liu, Yufan Wu, Jingqing Hu, Jingqing Hu

“…BackgroundPalmitoylation, a critical post-translational modification, regulates protein localization and function in cancer. …”
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Cerebral hemodynamics and functional connectivity changes in stroke patients with dysphagia under acidic taste stimulation: a preliminary study by Jiliang Kang, Jiliang Kang, Junyue Lu, Mengbi Gu, Shuang Gong, Xiaohan Li, Xiaojuan Li, Lifeng Tang, Lifeng Tang, Yu Jin, Youliang Wen, Min Tang

“…Functional connectivity analysis revealed that the average functional connectivity strength of the cortical network during acidic taste stimulation was significantly higher than during the neutral water condition (acidic taste: 0.337 ± 0.134; neutral water: 0.249 ± 0.142, p = 0.03).ConclusionThis study demonstrates that acidic taste stimulation can significantly activate multiple cortical regions in stroke patients with dysphagia and enhance the connectivity strength of brain functional networks, which may have a positive effect on swallowing function regulation. …”
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Getting under the skin of the menopausal hot flush: a protocol to examine skin function and structure in symptomatic postmenopausal women by Kirsty A. Roberts, Kirsty A. Roberts, Abigail Doyle, Helen Jones, Helen Jones, David A. Low, David A. Low

“…This trial aims to examine the function and structure of skin blood vessels and sweat glands in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.Methods and analysisThis is a single-centre multi-cohort observational study. …”
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Effectiveness of Structural Couple Therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy on Intrapersonal-Interpersonal Skills and Family Function in Couples by Nayereh Sadat Sadatmand, Ozra Etemadi, Fatemeh Bahrami, Maryam Fatehizadeh

“…Objective: The current investigation sought to evaluate the efficacy of structural couple therapy in conjunction with Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) regarding the enhancement of intrapersonal-interpersonal skills and family function of couples. Methods: The research methodology employed was a quasi-experimental design incorporating pre-test and post-test assessments alongside a control group. …”
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Development of medicine and health care in Adygea in the postwar period (1946 - 1985) by Galina Grigorievna Tkhagapsova

“…In the article the implementation of these tasks by the Adygoblzdrav department has been considered on the basis of the analysis of archival materials. The high rates of construction and expansion of the network of medical institutions in the post-war years in Adygea were demonstrated. …”
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Impact of Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia on Cognitive Function and Hippocampal Neurons in Mice: A Study of Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Pathways by Zhang K, Ma D, Wu Y, Xu Z

“…The hippocampus is primarily associated with cognitive functions such as learning and memory. This study aimed to explore the effects of CIH on cognitive function and hippocampal neurons in mice and to reveal its potential molecular mechanisms.Methods: SPF-grade C57BL/6J mice (n=36) were selected as subjects and divided into control, mild CIH, and severe CIH groups (12 mice per group). …”
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Effect of an Intra-Sets Variable Resistance Potentiation Protocol on Throwing Speed in Elite Female Handball Players by Claudio Cifuentes-Zapata, Oscar Andrades-Ramírez, David Ulloa-Díaz, Álvaro Huerta Ojeda, Guillermo Barahona-Fuentes, Carlos Jorquera-Aguilera, Luis-Javier Chirosa-Ríos

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocol with functional electro-mechanical dynamometry (FEMD) on throwing velocity. …”
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Pathogenetic Factors Contributing to the Development of Delayed Complications of Acute Destructive Pancreatitis by A. V. Ershov, V. T. Dolgikh, O. V. Korpacheva, V. V. Rusakov, N. N. Nikolaev, S. V. Palianov

“…Statistical analysis of the long-term monitoring of patients allowed to set the odds ratio evolution acute pancreatitis depending on its initial characteristics. …”
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Molecular architectures of glycosylated dendronized bottle brushes in action: Biocompatibility and anti-amyloidogenic activity of pseudo-glycodendrimers by Tom Kösterke, Radika Thakore, Silvia Moreno, Jan Skov Pedersen, Brigitte Voit, Oxana Klementieva, Dietmar Appelhans

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MiRNAs differentially expressed in vegetative and reproductive organs of Marchantia polymorpha – insights into their expression pattern, gene structures and function by Bharti Aggarwal, Wojciech Maciej Karlowski, Przemyslaw Nuc, Artur Jarmolowski, Zofia Szweykowska-Kulinska, Halina Pietrykowska

“…Furthermore, identifying their targets, we hypothesize the potential role of these miRNAs in early land plant development and functioning.…”
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