Adaptive Working Memory Training and Functional Outcomes Post-Stroke: A Randomized Trial by Daniel Alfredo Landínez Martínez, David Montoya-Arenas, Alejandra Arboleda-Ramirez, José Franco Vásquez

“…Background: Cognitive deficits following ischemic stroke significantly impair functional independence, particularly in instrumental activities of daily living. …”
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Effects of milling degree on proximate composition, functional components and antioxidant capacity of foxtail millet by Youyang Zhang, Jiapeng Jiao, Meng Li, Zhenchuan Wei, Xiangxiang He, Daniela D. Herrera-Balandrano, Jinle Xiang

“…Correlation analysis showed significant positive correlations between b* value and TCC, L* value and starch, TPC and antioxidant capacity. It should be advocated to decrease milling degree for retaining more nutrients and functional components of foxtail millet.…”
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The impact of sociodemographic factors on quality of life and functional impairment in patients treated of oropharyngeal carcinoma by Milovanović Jovica, Andrejić Dragoslava, Jotić Ana, Đukić Vojko, Tošković Oliver, Savić-Vujović Katarina, Pavlović Bojan, Stojković Goran, Banko Bojan, Milovanović Anđela, Artiko Vera

“…Conclusion. Clinicians should consider socioeconomic factors and HPV status in planning the recovery after treatment of patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma. …”
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School and student characteristics related to primary and secondary school students’ social–emotional functioning by Anne G. M. de Bruijn, Melanie C. M. Ehren, Martijn Meeter, Anne Fleur Kortekaas-Rijlaarsdam

“…Schools should be aware of students in higher grades being at risk for more problems in their social–emotional functioning.…”
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THE PECULIARITIES OF FUNCTIONING OF LEXICAL-SEMANTIC VARIANTS OF THE NOUN FIRE IN THE PROCESS OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNIT FORMATION by Yana V. Bechko

“…To continue the research of semantic relations between lexical and phraseological levels of the language we should involve to our analysis other parts of speech. …”
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Evaluation and follow-up of cognitive functions in patients with minor stroke and transient ischemic attack by Deniz C, Celik Y, Ozdemir Gultekin T, Eryigit Baran G, Deniz C, Asil T

“…A series of neuropsychological test batteries were administered in patient and control subjects for assessing cognitive functions. These tests were readministered at 6 and 12 months of follow-up to assess the progression of cognitive functions. …”
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Genetic and functional characterization of inherited complex chromosomal rearrangements in a family with multisystem anomalies by He Fang, Stephen M. Eacker, Yu Wu, Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser, Mercy Laurino, Siobán Keel, Marshall S. Horwitz, Yajuan J. Liu

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Physical activity and executive function in Chinese preschool children: the mediating role of sleep problems by Xiaolong Chen, TianChang Li, TianChang Li, Weiling Zhou, Lancheng Huang, Sanhua Zhang, Sanhua Zhang

“…Sleep problems play a partial mediating role in the relationship between physical activity and executive function. These findings suggest that preschool educators and parents should implement appropriate physical activity interventions to improve sleep health, ultimately fostering optimal executive function development in young children.…”
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Effect of gender and training years on the upper extremity dynamic balance function in adolescent swimmers by Zi-An Lu, Zhao-Feng Lv, Qi-Hao Yang, Shu-Hao Du, Yu-Chen Wang, Yong-Hui Zhang

“…Conclusions Training years, gender, hand dominance, and skinfold thickness are important factors affecting upper extremity dynamic balance function in adolescent swimmers. These factors should be considered when selecting swimmers and designing training programs to prevent sports injuries.…”
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The signaling function of IDO1 incites the malignant progression of mouse B16 melanoma by E Orecchini, ML Belladonna, MT Pallotta, C Volpi, L Zizi, E Panfili, M Gargaro, F Fallarino, S Rossini, C Suvieri, A Macchiarulo, S Bicciato, G Mondanelli, C Orabona

“…Our data, therefore, suggest that the IDO1 signaling function can also occur in tumor cells and that alternative therapeutic approach strategies should be undertaken to effectively tackle this important immune checkpoint molecule.…”
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Pupillographic evaluation accompanying structural and functional assessment of the optic nerve in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Erdinç Bozkurt, Ersin Muhafız, Can Emre Erdoğan, Şerif Nizamoğulları, Güvenç Toprak, Bayram Meydan

“…Abstract Background To evaluate static and dynamic pupillary functions, contrast sensitivity, and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in patients with Parkinson’s disease. …”
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The impact of frailty on functional recovery after cardiac surgery—a case control study by M. Abdelmonem, M. Elsayed, D. Awadallah, O. Don, R. H. Bennett, O. G. Mackay, S. Pookayil, C. Archer, M. Mahgoub, M. J. Bennett

“…They depend on the preservation or early recovery of physiological and functional capacity, both of which may be lost in patients living with frailty. …”
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Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Quadriceps Tendon Autograft by Varrdhaman H Dhariwal, Ashokan Chandran, Aravinth Thamizholi, Ajith Kumar, Mohan K Kannaiyan

“…Functional outcomes are measured using the Tegner–Lysholm (TL) score and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, which provide an in-depth evaluation of knee function and patient recovery. …”
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Association of smoking with indicators of the structure and function of left ventricle of the heart in middle-aged men by O. Yu. Isaykina, V. B. Rozanov, A. A. Aleksandrov, M. B. Kotova, M. A. Isaykina, O. M. Drapkina

“…Current smoking, duration and intensity in middle-aged men is associated with unfavorable changes in indicators of the structure and function of the left ventricle of the heart. Efforts for primary prevention of smoking should begin as early as childhood and continue into adolescence and young adulthood.…”
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Listener Acoustic Personalization Challenge - LAP24: Head-Related Transfer Function Upsampling by Aidan O. T. Hogg, Roberto Barumerli, Rapolas Daugintis, Katarina C. Poole, Fabian Brinkmann, Lorenzo Picinali, Michele Geronazzo

“…Head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) often play a crucial role in spatial hearing, immersive audio applications for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and help in improving hearing assistive devices. …”
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Functional Index Questionnaire: structural validity study in Brazilian patients with anterior knee pain by André Pontes-Silva, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Flávio de Oliveira Pires, Carlos Eduardo Girasol, Gabriel Gardhel Costa Araujo, Plínio da Cunha Leal, José Djalma Arrais Junior, Cid André Fidelis-de-Paula-Gomes, Christian Emmanuel Torres Cabido

“…ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To assess the Functional Index Questionnaire (FIQ) structure using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in Brazilian patients with anterior knee pain. …”
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Effects of severe scoliosis on cardiac structure and function in resting patients: a retrospective study by Jie Xiao, Tao Li, Yingsong Wang, Zhi Zhao, Jingming Xie, Jin Zhou

“…Age and gender influence specific cardiac structural parameters but have a limited impact on cardiac function. Preoperative assessments should prioritize LVDd and CI for a thorough evaluation of cardiac health in these patients. …”
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Combining satellite and field data reveals Congo's forest types structure, functioning and composition by Juliette Picard, Maïalicah M. Nungi‐Pambu Dembi, Nicolas Barbier, Guillaume Cornu, Pierre Couteron, Eric Forni, Gwili Gibbon, Felix Lim, Pierre Ploton, Robin Pouteau, Paul Tresson, Tom vanLoon, Gaëlle Viennois, Maxime Réjou‐Méchain

“…We discuss not only the crucial role of soil–water depth, but also the importance of consistently reproducing such maps through time to develop an accurate monitoring of tropical forest types and functions, and we provide insights on peculiar forest types (Marantaceae forests and monodominant Gilbertiodendron forests) on which future studies should focus more. …”
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Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin does not affect cardiac function in patients treated for gynecologic malignancies by Khrystyna Levytska, R. Wendel Naumann, Miranda J. Benfield, Jubilee Brown, Yovanni Casablanca, Brittany Lees, Allison M. Puechl, Erin K. Crane

“…Selective screening of cardiac function should be employed for these patients.…”
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Occupational exposure to flame retardants following production replacement and their effect on thyroid function indicators by Ling Meng, Tingting Guo, Yizhi Liu, Han Wu, Kang An, Xizhu Xu, Yuancheng Li

“…In this study, we recruited 165 employees with typical occupational exposure from a flame retardants (FRs) production plant in Laizhou Bay, which is the main FRs production area in China, to analyze the internal exposure characteristics of FRs and their potential impacts on thyroid function during the historical production and replacement process. …”
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