Brain Network Abnormalities in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: Insights from Edge Functional Connectivity Analysis by Yongwang Xu, Hongfei Liu, Haiyan Liu, Defeng Lin, Sipeng Wu, Ziwen Peng

“…Functional differences in key brain networks, including the dorsal attention network (DAN), control network (CN), and default mode network (DMN), have been identified in individuals with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). …”
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Untangling Community Assembly Through Functional Traits and Phylogenetic Alpha Diversity in Subtropical Karst Forests by Shichu Liang, Miao Dong, Yong Jiang, Daniel F. Petticord, Junwei Li, Jianghui Long, Quan Su

“…Our results suggest that phylogeny and functional traits represent different lenses through which one may view community assembly, which should be viewed independently of each other. …”
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The impact of physical activities on cognitive function among older adult populations: evidence from China by Xiao Chen, Xiao Chen, Qishun Yang, ZhiYun Liu

“…Such physical activity should be moderate, because vigorous physical activity may impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older people. …”
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Donor Smoking Negatively Affects Donor and Recipient Renal Function following Living Donor Nephrectomy by Jonathan Heldt, Robert Torrey, Daniel Han, Pedro Baron, Christopher Tenggardjaja, Justin McLarty, Tekisha Lindler, D. Duane Baldwin

“…Kidneys from donors who smoke should be used with caution.…”
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Latent profile analysis of loneliness among elderly people in the community and its relationship with cognitive function by Lei Yang, Rushi Yang, Tiantian Liu, Jinfeng Wang, Bo Wang, Fengxue Zhao, Yue Zhang, Ping Zhang, Hao Zhang

“…Community healthcare workers should pay attention to the loneliness of older adults during cognitive function screening, and especially provide psychological counseling to emotionally isolated community-dwelling older adults in order to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment.…”
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Shared neural signatures in Functional Neurological Disorder and Chronic Pain: a multimodal narrative review by Rajiv Mohanraj, Manoj Sivan, Kajal Patel, Abhijit Das, Siddarth Kannan, Daniela Di Basilio, Antonia Kirkby, Anthony Jones

“…Background Functional neurological disorder (FND) frequently co-exists with chronic pain (CP), notably nociceptive and nociplastic (primary) pain disorders. …”
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Stem cell-derived pancreatic beta cells: a step closer to functional diabetes treatment? by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Chidera Stanley Anthony, Jennifer Chinaecherem Onyehalu, Chinemelum Kingsley Nwankwo, Mercy Chisom Agu, Kaleb Lema, Olajumoke Adesola Adewole, Oluwatobi Asade, Simbiat Quadri Eniola, Ogochuku Elizabeth Obiaghanwa, Sheeba Abraham Jeyaraj, Ifeoluwa Sandra Bakare

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Functional feed with Euglena sp.: a novel approach to growth and metabolic health in Rasbora lateristriata by Khusnul Qonita Maghfiroh, Bambang Retnoaji, Arief Budiman, Eko Agus Suyono

“…This suggests that it should be studied more for possible future uses. …”
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Optimal exercise interventions for enhancing cognitive function in older adults: a network meta-analysis by Han Han, Jinhao Zhang, Fan Zhang, Fanghui Li, Zhijian Wu

“…Personalized exercise prescriptions—emphasizing resistance training for global cognition, mind-body exercise for executive function, and aerobic exercise for memory—should be considered in clinical and public health settings. …”
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The effect of drug treatment on functional outcomes of hip and knee joint replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by S. I. Herasymenko, А. S. Herasymenko, I. V. Huzhevskyi, M. V. Poluliakh, A. M. Babko

“…The studies conducted allow to consider the combined drug therapy as a factor of weak and moderate influence on the functional outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty in the late stages of rheumatoid arthritis and suggest that antirheumatic drug therapy should not be discontinued in the perioperative period.…”
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Effect of Nursing Care Strategy on Functional Outcomes among Patients after First Time Stroke by Marwa M. Ali, Rasha F. Mohamed, Amina A. Mahmoud

“… Context: Strokes are life-changing events not merely affect a person physically but also emotionally as it may result in physical disabilities, which lead to functional disabilities as difficulties carrying out daily activities as working, walking, talking, eating, bathing, with loss of energy in addition to depressive status as a result of functional disabilities. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Mobility limitations, instrumental activities of daily living, self-care and bowel/bladder problems were consistently linked to all pattern domains.Conclusions The limited and geographically skewed body of literature, along with methodological inconsistencies, hampers a comprehensive understanding of multimorbidity patterns and associations with functioning in LMICs. Future research should explore context-specific multimorbidity definitions, employ transparent methodologies, use standardised measures and incorporate diverse samples to inform tailored interventions and policies.…”
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Correlation between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery by Hou Ke-long, Shen Xiao, Li Jing, Sun Fang, Zou Lei, Zhang Cui, Mu Xin-wei

“…Objective To explore the correlation and prognosis between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury（AKI）after cardiac surgery.Methods A total of 1,468 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery were admitted into Intensive Care Unit of First Municipal Hospital from September 2017 and May 2019.According to the classification scheme of New York Heart Association（NYHA）,they were divided into four groups of NYHA class Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.And they were assigned into four levels according to the interquartile range(P₂₅/P₅₀/P₇₅)of preoperative NT-proBNP concentration.General data and clinical outcomes of four groups were compared.And multivariate Logistic regression analysis was utilized for examining the risk factors of postoperative AKI after cardiac surgery.Results Among them, 264 patients（18.0%）developed AKI.These patients with higher preoperative cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration had a higher postoperative incidence of AKI（12.7%,13.1%,20.7%,35.5%,P<0.001;9.2%,11.2%,16.2%,37.9%,P<0.001）,a higher risk of postoperative complications（shock, low cardiac output syndrome & multiple organ failure）and longer duration of mechanical ventilation, hospital stay and ICU stay.The above indicators were statistically different（P<0.05）.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that independent risk factors for postoperative AKI:preoperative cardiac function classification（OR=1.43,95%CI:1.36～2.16,P=0.007）,preoperative cardiac function stratification（OR=1.64,95%CI:1.54～2.32,P<0.001）,serum creatinine, serum uric acid, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, intraoperative red blood cell units and postoperative lactate.The area under receiver operating characteristic curve of NT-proBNP for predicting postopeartive AKI was 0.73（95%CI:0.69-0.77,P<0.001）.Conclusion Patients with higher cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration have a worse clinical prognosis.For lowering the incidence of postoperative AKI,clinicians should actively correct anemia, reduce blood loss and blood transfusion, improve heart function and optimize volume management during perioperative period.…”
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Enhancing Smile Aesthetics and Function with Lithium Disilicate Veneers: A Brief Review and Case Study by Jose Villalobos-Tinoco, Franciele Floriani, Silvia Rojas-Rueda, Salwa Mekled, Clint Conner, Staley Colvert, Carlos A. Jurado

“…This clinical case report details the aesthetic rehabilitation of a patient through the use of pressed lithium disilicate veneers, highlighting the treatment workflow, material selection rationale, and the long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes achieved. <i>Methods</i>: A review was conducted to evaluate the long-term success of lithium disilicate. …”
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Harnessing flavonoids to control probiotic function: in situ application of a naringenin-responsive genetic circuit by Brenno Wendler Miranda, Lucas Henrique Junges, Emanuel Maltempi de Souza, Paula Santana Lunardi, Marcelo Müller-Santos

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Research progress on resistance exercise therapy for improving cognitive function in patients with AD and muscle atrophy by Wenyao Li, Wei Fang, Yier Zhang, Yier Zhang, Qiulu Chen, Wuyue Shentu, Qilun Lai, Lin Cheng, Sicheng Yan, Qi Kong, Song Qiao

“…Resistance exercise significantly enhances the overall cognitive function of the elderly and patients with AD while positively improving memory, executive function, and muscle strength, reducing fall risks, and alleviating psychological symptoms. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Results of Standard and Modified Endothelial and Descemet Membrane Transplantation Techniques by B. E. Malyugin, A. M. Gelyastanov, O. P. Antonova, A. V. Belodedova, A. A. Khaletskaya

“…Purpose: to evaluate the clinical and functional results of two methods of Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty using a full and half graft.Patients and methods. …”
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ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS: DECREASE IN HEART REMODELING AND IMPROVEMENT IN FUNCTION OF ENDOTHELIUM IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by K. Yu. Nikolaev, G. I. Lifshits, A. A. Nikolaeva, I. M. Gicheva

“…To estimate an effect of enalapril, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor , on left ventricular hypertrophy and endothelium function in patients with arterial hypertension (HT). …”
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Surgical Management of Septic Arthritis of the Wrist: An Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Functional and Clinical Outcomes by Yonca Steubing, Felix Reinkemeier, Flemming Puscz, Sonja Verena Schmidt, Jannik Hinzmann, Marcus Lehnhardt, Mehran Dadras

“…Studies should focus on comparing different treatment options and developing more targeted rehabilitation strategies to improve functional outcomes.…”
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Perspectives of Physiotherapists on Immune Functioning in Oncological Rehabilitation in the Netherlands: Insights from a Qualitative Study by Anne M. S. de Hoop, Karin Jäger, Jaap J. Dronkers, Cindy Veenhof, Jelle P. Ruurda, Cyrille A. M. Krul, Raymond H. H. Pieters, Karin Valkenet

“…Future exercise-immunology research should clarify the effects of different exercise modalities on immune functioning, and how physiotherapists could evaluate these effects.…”
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