Mobile Apps and Visual Function Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of the Latest Advancements by Caius Goh, Marilyn Puah, Zhi Hong Toh, Joewee Boon, Debbie Boey, Ryan Tay, Ashita A. Sule, Renee Liu, Xing-Er Ong, Aditya Kalra, Satvik Gupta, Andres Rousselot, William Rojas-Carabali, Bryan Ang, Rupesh Agrawal

“…Abstract Introduction With technological advancements and the growing prevalence of smartphones, ophthalmology has opportunely harnessed medical technology for visual function assessment as a home monitoring tool for patients. …”
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Effects of acupuncture versus moxibustion on functional dyspepsia: a randomized clinical trial by Yangke Mao, Pan Zhang, Zhaoxuan He, Yuke Teng, Zilei Tian, Sha Yang, Kuan Fang, Wei Zhang, Yuting Wang, Tao Yin, Fang Zeng

“…Abstract Background Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder, despite its high prevalence and impact on quality of life, effective treatments are limited. …”
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Evaluating the effects of coffee consumption on the structure and function of the heart from multiple perspectives by Xiong-Bin Ma, Yan-Lin Lv, Lin Qian, Jing-Fen Yang, Qian Song, Yong-Ming Liu

“…Notably, higher DBP exhibited inverse associations with ventricular systolic/diastolic functional parameters, whereas increased BMI demonstrated positive associations with these parameters, collectively mitigating age-related ventricular volume loss. …”
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Using multiplexed functional data to reduce variant classification inequities in underrepresented populations by Moez Dawood, Shawn Fayer, Sriram Pendyala, Mason Post, Divya Kalra, Karynne Patterson, Eric Venner, Lara A. Muffley, Douglas M. Fowler, Alan F. Rubin, Jennifer E. Posey, Sharon E. Plon, James R. Lupski, Richard A. Gibbs, Lea M. Starita, Carla Daniela Robles-Espinoza, Willow Coyote-Maestas, Irene Gallego Romero

“…The resulting saturation-style functional data may help resolve variant classification disparities between populations, especially for Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS). …”
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Sprengel deformity: What is the functional outcome of conservative treatment versus surgical correction? by C. Antfang, A. Frommer, G. Gosheger, G. Toporowski, A. Laufer, J. D. Rölfing, R. Roedl, B. Vogt

“…Patients with mild Sprengel deformity can have very good function of the shoulder and should not be considered for surgery.…”
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Establishment and function of the rhizosphere fungal community in rare and endangered plant Alsophila spinulosa by Zhang Hui-Min, Zhang Hui-Min, Yan Ling-Bin, Yan Ling-Bin, Yuan Dong-Mei, Yuan Dong-Mei, Liu Feng, Liu Feng, Cao Xiu-Gang, Cao Xiu-Gang, Wang Dai-Yan, Wang Dai-Yan, He Qin-Qin, Mu Jun, Yu Li-Fei, Yu Li-Fei, Liu Yuan, Liu Yuan, Chen Zhi-Fei, Chen Zhi-Fei

“…Future investigations should: Quantify the specific contribution of Flavodon to A. spinulosa; Decipher the mechanistic linkages between these fungi and the plant’s stress resistance traits; Implement plant–soil-microbe synergistic restoration strategies to enhance natural regeneration capacity of A. spinulosa populations.…”
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Modern Challenges to Effective Functioning of Local Self-Government (On the Example of Saint Petersburg) by V. A. Semenov, V. V. Ereshkin

“…Under the Law of the Russian Federation on amendment of the Constitution of the Russian Federation dated 14.03.2020 № 1-FCL “On improvement of regulation of separate issues of organization and functioning of public authorities” local self-government bodies were eferred to public authorities. …”
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Predictive value of a self-administered frailty screening questionnaire for the effectiveness of functional rehabilitation evaluated with the locomotor functional independence meas... by Jan Chrusciel, Ramatoulaye Ndoye, Biné-Mariam Ndiongue, Marie-Anne Fournier, Fariba Kabirian, Manon Pondjikli, Valentine Dutheillet-de-Lamothe, Gilles Berrut, Yves Rolland, Stéphane Sanchez

“…Conclusion The SEPCO score can predict poor functional gain from rehabilitation. Future studies should validate this score on an external cohort. …”
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Outcomes of specialist physiotherapy for functional motor disorder: the Physio4FMD RCT by Glenn Nielsen, Louise Marston, Rachael Maree Hunter, Alan Carson, Laura H Goldstein, Kate Holt, Teresa C Lee, Marie Le Novere, Jonathan Marsden, Irwin Nazareth, Hayley Noble, Markus Reuber, Jon Stone, Ann-Marie Strudwick, Beatriz Santana Suarez, Mark J Edwards

“…Future work Future work should identify or develop more suitable outcome measures for functional motor disorder research, explore who is most likely to benefit from specialist physiotherapy and identify alternative interventions for those unlikely to benefit from this treatment. …”
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Title not available by Fernanda Machado Taveira, Antônio Lúcio Teixeira, Renan Barros Domingues

“…It was shown that respiratory impairment may be present in MS patients with low functional disability by EDSS. The data suggest that manovacuometry and PEF determination should be carried out systematically in patients with MS, and may be a reliable tool for the early detection of respiratory impairment allowing early respiratory rehabilitation.…”
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Micro-firms’ productivity growth in Poland before and during COVID-19: Do industry and region matter? by Emilia Gosińska, Mariusz Górajski, Magdalena Ulrichs

“…Research Design & Methods: We applied control function methods to estimate the production function for two-digit NACE Rev. 2 divisions and determine individual enterprises’ TFP. …”
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Correlation between binocular vision function and visual fatigue in school-age children with myopic anisometropia by Yingpin Cao, Jiajia Ye, Aiqin Nie, Dan Sun, Ming-ming Yang

“…Clinically, binocular accommodation and vergence function should be carefully assessed in myopic patients, especially those with anisometropia, and visual fatigue interventions should include training of accommodative and vergence facility to enhance visual quality.…”
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Different presentation of autoimmune hepatitis in children: Case series by Qudsiya Ansari, Vishal Sawant, Alpana Santosh Kondekar

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Reproductive disorders in male patients with epilepsy by G. N. Avakyan, O. L. Badalyan, E. V. Krikova, A. S. Chukanova, S. G. Burd

“…The psychosocial complications of epilepsy can have implications for reproductive health and sexual function. Practitioners should pay more attention to these problems, as patients frequently deny or fail to notice some of these disturbances.…”
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The Impact of Protein in Post-Menopausal Women on Muscle Mass and Strength: A Narrative Review by Katherine Elizabeth Black, Penelope Matkin-Hussey

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Diagnostics and treatment of chronic kidney disease in modern clinical guidelines: what do practitioners need to know? by V. V. Skibitskyi, A. V. Fendrikova

“…The treatment of CKD patients should also include adequate glycemia control and lipid-lowering agents.…”
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BENTUK, FUNGSI, DAN MAKNA LUKISAN PADA INTERIOR ALTAR GEREJA ST. ANTONIUS KOTABARU YOGYAKARTA by Regina Ratih Nugraheni, Joko Budiwiyanto

“…This study aims to determine the form, function, and meaning of the painting on the interior of the altar of the Catholic Church of St. …”
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Cognitive dysfunction and depression in chemotherapy patients: a cross-sectional study from Turkey by Elif Dinler, Deniz Kocamaz, Mürşide Özpineci, Sibel Polat Olca, Sema İçel, Mustafa Yıldırım

“…Abstract Objective This study investigates the relationship between cognitive function and depression in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. …”
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Investigation and analysis of anemia incidence in patients with polycystic kidney disease by 甘静, 张新志, 吴燕升, 徐黎, 陆黎黎, 高建东

“…Univariate analysis showed that age, CKD stage and dialysis were correlated with the incidence of anemia, while multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that only CKD stage was significantly correlated with the incidence of anemia(P<0.001).Conclusions Anemia in patients with PKD is aggravated with the progression of renal function damage. Therefore, enhanced intervention and timely treatment should be performed at the early stage of CKD.…”
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The association of serum klotho with pulmonary function among US adults: a cross-sectional study by Zichong Long, Huaqiao Mu

“…Conclusions There was a comprehensive positive correlation between serum klotho and pulmonary function parameters in the adults. Further research should address to the confirmation of the causal links between klotho and pulmonary function, as well as the application of klotho to the health care and clinical treatment for pulmonary function.…”
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