Whole-Body and Segmental Phase Angles and Cognitive Function in the Older Korean Population: Cross-Sectional Analysis by Jiaren Chen, Jong-Hwan Park, Chien-Yu Lin, Ting-Fu Lai, Du-Ri Kim, Myung-Jun Shin, Eunsoo Moon, Jung Mo Kang, Jong Won Lee, Yoon Jae Cho, Yung Liao, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee

“…Therefore, this study revealed that PhAs could be a useful tool for screening or preventing cognitive decline in the general older population, offering substantial evidence for future interventional studies. Further research should delve into the mechanisms and assess targeted interventions that enhance regional physical function to support cognitive health in older adults. …”
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Double-Allograft Shoulder Stabilization for Multidirectional Instability Is Associated With Improved Function and Survivability After 2 Years by Felix H. Savoie, III, M.D., Matthew W. Cole, M.D., Lacee K. Collins, B.S., J. Heath Wilder, M.D., Bailey J. Ross, M.D., Michael J. O’Brien, M.D., William F. Sherman, M.D., M.B.A.

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Thermodynamic functions and parameters of sorption from flue gases (CO2,SOx,NOx) by Khekordzula clinoptilolite by Rajden Skhvitaridze, Irakli Giorgadze, Teimuraz Cheishvili, Vladimer Gordeladze, Givi Loladze, Nino Mukhadgverdeli, Manana Kekelidze, Akaki Skhvitaridze

“…Despite the existing practice of using zeolite as an adsorbent for a number of gases in projects such as Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage to prevent climate change, the thermodynamic functions and parameters of the zeolite tuff containing the mineral Khekordzula clinophtholite in the inner Kartli region of Georgia are unknown and have not been studied. …”
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Algorithm for Constructing the Hazard Function of the Extended Cox Model and its Application to the Prostate Cancer Patient Database by I. I. Mikulik, G. M. Zharinov, A. Yu. Kneev

“…The fact is that the features correlate with the hazard function linearly, and the model does not use more complex dependences. …”
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Prevalence of renal dysfunction and its influence on functional capacity in elderly patients with stable chronic heart failure by Stanojević Dragana, Apostolović Svetlana, Janković-Tomašević Ružica, Šalinger-Martinović Sonja, Pavlović Milan, Živković Milan, Božinović Nenad, Kutlešić-Kurtović Dušanka

“…This study corroborates the use of eGFR not only as a powerful predictor of mortality in CHF, but also as an indicator of the functional capacity of cardiopulmonary system. However, clinicians underestimate a serial measurement of eGFR while it should be the part of a routine evaluation performed in every patient with CHF, particularly in the elderly population.…”
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Taxonomic and functional diversities reveal different fish assemblage dynamics of stow net fishery in Haizhou Bay by Guangjie Fang, Yazhou Zhang, Haolin Yu, Chuanxi Chen, Jun Liang, Yanli Tang

“…This study highlights that both taxonomic and functional diversity should be considered simultaneously in fish biodiversity investigations, which is crucial for establishing effective fish conservation systems.…”
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Prediction of grey mould disease from greenhouse tomato based on radical basis function neural network by Zhang Zhi, Hu Xiaohui, Zou Zhirong

“…Input vectors had been pretreated with the normalization function “premnmx”. Mean temperature, minimum temperature and mean relative humidity were selected as input vectors. …”
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Analysis of Data on Adverse Drug Reactions and Functional Flaws of the Pharmacovigilance System Associated with Self-Treatment with Antibiotics by N. V. Verlan, T. L. Moroz, E. O. Kochkina, E. N. Bochanova, E. A. Beigel

“…There were no reports from pharmacy organisations; and it may be assumed that their employees did not take active part in reporting.Conclusions: the use of antibiotics for self-medication can lead to serious ADRs; therefore, the medicinal products of this class should be used only as directed by a doctor. To reduce the incidence of ADRs, it is necessary to raise awareness of the population and medical specialists conducting antibiotic therapy. …”
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Metabolic complications and clinical outcomes of non-functioning adrenal incidentalomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaolan Li, Huiyu Lan, Xinying Lin, Huibin Huang, Junping Wen, Gang Chen, Wei Lin

“…Abstract Background Increased detection of non-functioning adrenal incidentalomas (NFAI) due to widespread abdominal imaging may underestimate associated metabolic risks. …”
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Identification of functional near-infrared spectroscopy for older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review by Bo Yang, Xia Deng, Xianfeng Qu, Yingjie Li, Lei Guo, Nengwei Yu

“…This systematic review aimed to investigate the functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) features of older adults with MCI compared with those with normal cognitive function to assist in the diagnosis of MCI.MethodsA literature search was conducted in electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, up to June 15, 2024. …”
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The Effect of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and Riboside on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Konstantinos Prokopidis, Frank Moriarty, Gülistan Bahat, Joseph McLean, David D. Church, Harnish P. Patel

“…Future research should explore supplementation dosage, NAD+ baseline deficiency, and combined interventions.…”
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Nutritional Status Predicts Functional Recovery and Adverse Outcomes in Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study by Ludiane Alves doNascimento, Marlon Juliano Romero Aliberti, Natalia Golin, Erika Suíter, Christian Valle Morinaga, Thiago Junqueira Avelino Silva, Pedro Kallas Curiati

“…Early identification and interventions targeting nutritional deficiencies should be explored to improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.…”
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Histological characteristics and functional properties of red and white parts of <i>m. semitendinosus</i> of slaughter pigs by A. A. Semenova, V. A. Pchelkina, V. V. Nasonova, S. I. Loskutov, N. V. Bogolyubova, R. V. Nekrasov, A. A. Motovilina, Yu. I. Bogdanova

“…Therefore, this study showed significant differences between the dark and light parts of m. semitendinosus by microstructural and functional-technological characteristics. Significant variability by muscle fiber diameter, which was observed in the light part of this muscle, apparently should be taken into account in breeding work and quality assessment of pork from slaughter animals.…”
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Functioning in an Illness and Quality of Life versus the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Patients with High Cardiovascular Risk by Piotr Michalski, Agata Kosobucka-Ozdoba, Łukasz Pietrzykowski, Michał Kasprzak, Klaudyna Grzelakowska, Alicja Rzepka-Cholasińska, Aldona Kubica

“…The assessment of both functioning in a chronic disease and the severity of the depression symptoms should be included in a standard nursing diagnosis and further supportive and educational intervention.…”
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Dynamics of characteristics of respiratory function for the development of coronary heart disease in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease by D. A. Vishnyak, M. A. Popova

“…During the five-year period in patients with isolated COPD (n=116) progression of violations of volume and speed indicators of external respiration function was registered. It should be noted that the course of COPD in this sample of patients was associated with a predominant decrease in restrictive indicators, manifested in the form of a decrease in the reserve volume of exhalation (RVE) by 20,6% (p=0,004) in patients with COPD, constituting a risk group for the development of coronary catastrophes, there was no significant dynamics of parameters of respiratory function for five years (p &gt;0,05). …”
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Catheter Ablation of Frequent PVCs in Structural Heart Disease: Impact on Left Ventricular Function and Clinical Outcomes by Nikias Milaras, Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Paschalis Karakasis, Aikaterini-Eleftheria Karanikola, Vasileios Michopoulos, Konstantinos Pamporis, Panagiotis Dourvas, Anastasios Apostolos, Zoi Sotiriou, Stefanos Archontakis, Athanasios Kordalis, Konstantinos Gatzoulis, Skevos Sideris

“…PVC burden, rather than SHD presence alone, should guide patient selection for ablation.…”
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ADL and Cognitive Function in Chinese Elderly: Mediating Role of Social Participation and Moderating Role of Intergenerational Support by Li W, Xin D, Feng X, Li Y, Zhu W, Xu J, Yin S

“…Therefore, governments, hospitals, communities, and families should provide personalized intervention strategies for elderly to delay cognitive decline and promote healthy aging through early prevention of ADL impairment, promotion of social participation, and optimization of family support.Keywords: activities of daily living, cognitive function, elderly, social participation, intergenerational support…”
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Prevalence of functional disability and associated factors among older people in Vietnam: a secondary data analysis by Long Thanh Giang, Nam Truong Nguyen, Trang Thi Nguyen, Thu Dai Bui

“…Functional disabilities were multifactorial, and the multicomponent interventions and policies for older people should focus on improving health literacy, preventing and managing depression and chronic diseases, and encouraging social participation.…”
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Biological maturation determines the beneficial effects of high-intensity functional training on cardiorespiratory fitness in male adolescents by Jarosław Domaradzki, Cristian Alvarez, Rafał Szafraniec, Dawid Koźlenia

“…Aim This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of chronological age (CA) and maturity offset (MO), defined as the time before/after peak height velocity, on changes in body fat (BF), BP, and CRF induced by high-intensity functional training (HIFT) and assessed the contribution of MO on these outcomes. …”
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Role of Post-Operative Rehabilitation in TM Joint Arthritis: Functional Outcomes of Interposition Trapeziectomy vs. Prosthesis by Camillo Fulchignoni, Silvia Pietramala, Leopoldo Arioli, Emanuele Gerace, Domenico De Mauro, Giulia Frittella, Elisa Di Dio, Mirko Grauso, Gianfranco Merendi, Lorenzo Rocchi

“…<b>Background</b>: Trapeziometacarpal (TM) joint arthritis is a common condition causing pain and functional limitations, particularly in activities requiring pinch and grip strength. …”
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