Subscapularis Tendon Repair Improves Functional Internal Rotation after Onlay Design Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty by Felipe Lacerda, Alexandre Lädermann, Mahmoud Faisal Adam, Angélique Delarue, Céline Daniel, Philippe Collin

“…Purpose: This study aimed to compare functional internal rotation (fIR) outcomes following RSA with different humeral implant designs. …”
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Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…For effective identification of individuals at risk for falls, balance assessment should exhibit reliability, validity, and ease of use. …”
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Repetitive negative thinking is associated with cognitive function decline in older adults: a cross-sectional study by Niansi Ye, Ling Peng, Bei Deng, Hui Hu, Yuncui Wang, Taoyun Zheng, Yating Ai, Xueting Liu, Shi Zhou, Yucan Li

“…Conclusion The study reveals a negative association between RNT and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults. However, multi-center and a longer time span cohort studies on the relationship between RNT and cognitive function should be carried out to further explore the mechanisms involved.…”
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EFFECT OF CAFFEINE INTAKE AND ITS DURATION OF ACTION ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. by Boyana Krishna Chaitanya, M. Srinivasulu, Dr. V. Jyothi, Vinay Kumar Sayeli

“…Recommendations Individuals should abstain from caffeine-containing products for at least 6 hours before undergoing pulmonary function testing to ensure accurate and reliable results.​…”
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Context specific effects of substrate composition on the taxonomic and functional diversity of macroinvertebrate communities in temperate lowland streams by Kate L. Mathers, Patrick D. Armitage, Matthew Hill, Melanie Bickerton, Morwenna Mckenzie, Isabel Pardo, David Tickner, Paul J. Wood

“…Using data from five UK streams collated from published studies, we assess taxonomic and functional biodiversity (alpha and beta diversity) at the habitat unit level (as defined by substrate composition of sand, silt and gravel). …”
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A cross-sectional study on the long-term impact of COVID-19: Symptoms, disability and daily functioning by Soraya Maart, Rebecca A. Hofmeyr, Justin J. Muller, Lehlohonlo B. Tserere

“…Contribution: Post-COVID syndrome should be recognised as a disabling health condition, with rehabilitation prioritised as a critical intervention to enhance functional capacity and quality of life.…”
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Synthesis and physical-chemical properties of functional derivatives of 3-benzyl-8-propylxanthinyl-7-acetic acid by E. K. Mikhal’chenko, K. V. Аleksandrova, S. V. Levich, A. S. Korzhova

“…Synthetic research of new biologically active compounds occupies an important place in modern pharmaceutical science.Thus it is important to develop techniques for the biologically active substances functionalization. Esters and amides take special place among the variety of functional derivatives of organic acids,. …”
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Current status and influencing factors of mild renal function decline in elders aged over 60 years by Xue Jian-qiang, He Na, Shuai Ping, Liu Yu-ping

“…Statistically significant differences existed in hemoglobin （<italic>OR</italic> 0.998，95%<italic>CI</italic> 0.473~0.641），urea nitrogen （<italic>OR</italic> 1.369，95%<italic>CI</italic> 1.310-1.431） and uric acid （<italic>OR</italic> 0.935，95%<italic>CI</italic> 0.912~0.959） （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05）.ConclusionsKidney health is critical in people aged over 60 years. Kidney function should be screened on a routine basis.…”
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Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Depression Among Adolescents: The Mediating Roles of Subcomponents of Executive Function by Wenli He, Qiong Hu, Jiejie Wang, Yingbo Rao, Chen Cheng, Ping Fang, Qiong Zhang, Yunrong Lu

“…Our findings provide further evidence for the precise effect of executive function in the stress–depression link, implicating that different subcomponents should be considered to provide targeted intervention to alleviate adolescents’ depressive symptoms.…”
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Functional screening identifies kinesin spindle protein inhibitor filanesib as a potential treatment option for hepatoblastoma by Ruth Nousiainen, Katja Eloranta, Jani Saarela, Antti Hassinen, Tamara J. Luck, Stefano Cairo, Emilie Indersie, Swapnil Potdar, Michaela J. Feodoroff, Jouko Lohi, Lassi Paavolainen, David B. Wilson, Vilja Pietiäinen, Markku Heikinheimo, Marjut Pihlajoki

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The effect of physical activity on resilience of Chinese children: the chain mediating effect of executive function and emotional regulation by Yifan Xu, Kai Qi, Shuqiao Meng, Xiaoxiao Dong, Shimeng Wang, Dandan Chen, Aiguo Chen

“…Future educational and public health policies should integrate PA with cognitive-emotional training to effectively enhance children’s ability to cope with stress and challenges.…”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and potential functions of N2O-reducing bacteria in the waters of the Pearl River Estuary by Hua Xiang, Yiguo Hong, Jiapeng Wu, Aiming Long

“…However, the distribution and function of N2O-reducing bacteria in estuarine waters remains unknown. …”
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Research trend of functional magnetic resonance imaging in diabetes mellitus research: a visualization and bibliometric analysis by Zongbo Sun, Yuanyuan Li, Xueli Qu, Luguang Wang, Shengyin Zhu, Xuejing Sun, Li Yang, Xiaonan Sun

“…Future investigations should concentrate on predicting and early diagnosing cognitive function in patients with diabetes mellitus using fMRI. …”
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Silent changes in taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of birds in Qiyunshan National Nature Reserve, south China by Binqiang Li, Jian Lu, Xin Zhong, Daohan Li, Bailin Li, Nehafta Bibi, Kechuan Linghu, Shanjun Ma, Pinghua Zhong

“…Consequently, we suggest that functional and phylogenetic diversity should be regarded as essential indicators alongside species richness when evaluating conservation outcomes in nature reserves. …”
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Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Blueberry Root Drought Tolerance Through Yeast Functional Screening and Metabolomic Profiling by Xinyu Fan, Beijia Lin, Yahong Yin, Yu Zong, Yongqiang Li, Youyin Zhu, Weidong Guo

“…Therefore, the mechanism underlying blueberry root drought tolerance should be clarified. Hence, we established a yeast expression library comprising blueberry genes associated with root responses to drought stress. …”
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Biceps and Triceps Muscle Activation Under Progressive Loads: A Study on Functional Symmetry of the Upper Limbs by Haider Hashim, Saif Ali Mohammed, Bashar Mohammed Ali, Safaa A. Ismaeel, Mohammed Nasir

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Predictive Factors for Morphological and Functional Improvements in Long-Lasting Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Treated with Photodynamic Therapy by Maciej Gawęcki, Krzysztof Kiciński, Jan Kucharczuk, Monika Gołębiowska-Bogaj, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…The goal of our study was to evaluate the morphological and functional effects of PDT in patients with long-lasting CSCR and determine the related predictive factors for improvement. …”
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Evaluation of Functional, Objective and Sexual Outcomes and Patient Reported Quality of Life After Anterior Urethral Reconstruction by Sabby Dias, Vijay Patidar, Rohit Namdev, Sandeep Kumar, Shivanand Prakash, Hari Shankar, Sameer Trivedi

“…IIEF-5 was insignificantly improved from preoperative mean of 20.72 to 20.89 [-0.17; 95% CI (-0.6) - 0.3; p=0.47] and MSHQ-EjD SF was significantly improved from 10.2 to 11.2 [-0.1; 95% CI (-1.2) - (-0.7); p<0.001].Conclusion:Patient-reported outcome measurements play an important role in evaluating the outcome of urethroplasty in men with urethral stricture disease and should be used concomitantly with objective measurements of Qmax and PVR. …”
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Minimally invasive and robot-assisted interventions in the treatment of gynecological malignant tumors: opportunities for preserving reproductive function by A. U. Khamadyanova, T. T. Gaev, D. O. Gatsoev, V. V. Andreev, A. S. Pazhitnova, E. O. Tikhonova, V. G. Kim, D. A. Talalaeva, V. V. Agapova, R. S. Botina, A. K. Yakovleva, S. D. Vasilieva, D. Yu. Bakulin

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Quality of life, sexual function and metabolic parameters of women during 10 years of using the etonogestrel implant by Salvatore Caruso, Angelo Cagnacci, Giuseppe Caruso, Stefano Cianci, Marco Palumbo

“…Objective: To study the effects on the quality of life (QoL), sexual function and metabolic aspects in women using a subcutaneous implant containing Etonogestrel (ENG-implant) over 10 years of observation period. …”
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