A window into the human immune system: comprehensive characterization of the complexity of antibody complementary-determining regions in functional antibodies by Oscar Mejias-Gomez, Andreas V. Madsen, Kerstin Skovgaard, Lasse E. Pedersen, J. Preben Morth, Timothy P. Jenkins, Peter Kristensen, Steffen Goletz

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Successful preservation of functional right kidney with giant stones: A rare Chinese case report with literature review by Quanlei Wang, Xiyin Ye, Xiaohui Feng, Ting Lin, JingJing Liu, Yongdong Zhu, Yuanzan Zhu, Eddie Cheung, Jingxing Dai, Wanhong Liang, Yuan Liang, Sangui Wang

“…Timely treatment of kidney stones early should arouse more attention worldwide.…”
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Physicochemical, Functional and Microbiological Properties of Hardaliye Beverages Produced from Different Grapes and Collected from Different Households by Fatma Coşkun, Gülnaz Çelikyurt, Muhammet Arıcı, Mehmet Gulcu, Mustafa Mırık

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Association between alcohol consumption and renal function in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension: insights from the Taiwan Biobank by Fa–Chen Lin, Shih–Kai Luo, Hung–Pin Tu, Hung–Yi Chuang, Chen–Cheng Yang, Chih–Hsing Hung

“…While alcohol appears to have a protective effect on renal function, the impact on patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) remains unclear. …”
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Tai Chi for improvement of motor function, balance and gait in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yan Yang, Xiang-Yuan Li, Li Gong, Yun-Liang Zhu, Yan-Lei Hao

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Tai Chi should be a valid complementary and alternative therapy for PD, especially in improving motor function and balance. …”
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The Impact of Anti-Diabetics on Platelets Function and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review by Muthanna Zaki, Mohammed Abed, Fawaz Alassaf

“…In addition, advances in understanding the action of some anti-diabetics have demonstrated probable effects of these agents on platelet function and thrombotic state in T2DM. This review aimed to explore the possible mechanistic association between anti-diabetic agents and the development of thromboembolic disorders, considering the effect of drugs on platelet function and their impact on cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients. …”
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<i>Nitraria sibirica</i> Pall.: A Halophytic Resource for Antioxidant-Rich Functional Foods and Ecological Resilience by Keyi Lu, Xinmei Zhang, Liping Zhao, Jikun Xu, Jianmei Li

“…Future research should employ multi-omics approaches to elucidate stress-adaptive phytochemical biosynthesis, coupled with clinical validation and sustainable cultivation methods. …”
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Structural brain alterations and changes in resting-state functional connectivity in patients with trigeminal neuralgia: A meta-analysis by Lapo Nardoni, Maria Giulia Tullo, Giulia Di Stefano, Marco Fiorelli, Francesca Caramia

“…Future research should identify brain structural and functional changes specific for TN as compared to other forms of chronic pain, explore longitudinal changes correlated to clinical parameters, and perform intra-population studies to address lateralization, to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes for TN patients.…”
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The adductor pollicis muscle thickness is not associated with physical function, lean mass, and nutritional status in patients on maintenance hemodialysis by Débora Moreira Morais, Isadora Cordeiro Trombim, Cassiana Regina de Góes, Barbara Perez Vogt

“…We suggest APMT should not be used in physical function and nutritional assessments of these patients.…”
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Multi-mechanism synergistic adsorption of lead and cadmium in water by structure-functionally adapted modified biochar: A review by Di Zhang, Bo Wu, Tongtong Wang, Murat Yılmaz, Gaurav Sharma, Amit Kumar, Hui Shi

“…The structural modifications include optimizing surface area, enriching functional groups, and introducing selective adsorption sites. …”
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Dysbiosis and depression: A study of gut microbiota alterations and functional pathways in antidepressant-naïve mood disorder patients by Shih-Kai Kevin Lin, Hsi-Chung Chen, I-Ming Chen, Cheng-Dien Hsu, Ming-Chyi Huang, Chih-Min Liu, Shu-I Wu, Po-Yu Chen, Chun-Hsin Chen, Po-Hsiu Kuo

“…This study investigated potential gut microbiota biomarkers and functional pathways in 106 antidepressant-naïve depressive patients and 151 healthy controls, with careful of confounding factors. …”
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<i>Oncom</i>: A Nutritive Functional Fermented Food Made from Food Process Solid Residue by Christofora Hanny Wijaya, Lilis Nuraida, Dwiarti Rachma Nuramalia, Sri Hardanti, Katarzyna Świąder

“…Utilizing food processing residue waste to make nutritious and healthy functional foods should follow a double-merit approach in facing the world food crisis. …”
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Small scale wastewater treatment plant effluent influences on aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblage, functional feeding groups, and productivity by Kelli Alexandra Park Burnett, William McMahan, Shea Tuberty

“…The results of this study are significant as they provide insight into how small-scale wastewater treatment plant effluents impact aquatic assemblages, ecosystem function, and health at the stream-scale. These findings promote why thorough consideration should be given to wastewater treatment plant design, location in the watershed headwaters, and legal regulation as anthropomorphic impact to the environment continues to expand.…”
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Comparing the functionality of ontology design software with an emphasis on Persian language: Designing an evidence-based medical ontology prototype by Adeleh asadi

“…Considering that this ontology is a prototype, all its classes and relationships should be added. It is proposed to develop this ontology for future research.…”
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Structural succession and functional changes in the river ecosystem of the Yellow River estuary under the influence of ecological restoration measures by Wang Yiping, Yuan Longhu, Lu Yongjun, Zeng Yuhong, Liu Huaixiang

“…Our study shows that the ecological capacity of functional groups in the study area is unsaturated, so future conservation activities should consider enhancing the biomass of carnivorous and detritivorous fish to promote the river ecosystem in the Yellow River estuary. …”
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Clinical and functional outcomes of acute distal tibia fractures treated with Ilizarov external fixation: a retrospective study by Manish Dhawan, Brajesh Nandan, Mohammed Schezan Iqbal, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Manish Prasad

“…This study aimed to evaluate functional and radiological outcomes in patients with distal tibia fractures managed by limited open reduction and Ilizarov fixation. …”

Diuretic 99mTc DTPA renography in assessment of renal function and drainage in infants with antenatally detected hydronephrosis by Radulović Marija, Pucar Dragan, Jauković Ljiljana, Šišić Marija, Krstić Zoran, Ajdinović Boris

“…The aim of this study was to assess the renal function determined by the pattern of drainage and split renal function (SRF) on diuretic renography and to correlate these findings with anteroposterior pelvic diameter (APD) estimated by ultrasonography. …”
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Functional Assessment of >18 Years Old Patients at Internal Medicine Ward—Relationship with In-Hospital and 30-Day Mortality by Heloísa Ribeiro, Yolanda Martins, Isabel Natário, Luís Pedro Tavares

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The skeletal muscle proteomic determinants of neuromuscular function in young and older women following 8 weeks of resistance training by Mary O'Leary, Elsa Greed, Jack Pritchard, Lauren Struszczak, Esra Bozbaş, Joanna Bowtell

“…Future research should further unpick these complex relationships.…”
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Walking or breathing: comparing the 6-minute walking distance test to the pulmonary function test for lung resection candidates by Ali Mehri, Fariba Zabihi, Taha Sharafian, Mona Kabiri, Reza Rezaei

“…Therefore, we suggest that surgeons should not rely on the 6MWD test as a predictive value for assessing respiratory function in lung resection candidates. …”
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