Understanding the role of family functioning, dietary adherence, and culture on glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes: A mediation and moderation analysis. by Halimatou Alaofè, Abidemi Okechukwu, Waliou Amoussa-Hounkpatin, Iman A Hakim, Carmelle Mizéhoun-Adissoda, Jules Gninkoun, Edward John Bedrick, John Ehiri

“…To address this gap, this study investigated whether dietary adherence mediates family functioning and glycemic control among T2D adults in Benin, West Africa. …”
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Functional activity and connectivity signatures of ketamine and lamotrigine during negative emotional processing: a double-blind randomized controlled fMRI study by Marvin S. Meiering, David Weigner, Matti Gärtner, Luisa Carstens, Christian Keicher, Rita Hertrampf, Christian F. Beckmann, Maarten Mennes, Andreas Wunder, Anne Weigand, Simone Grimm

“…Investigating this modulation in relation to both the acute and sustained effects of ketamine on functional activity and connectivity during negative emotional processing should therefore provide novel insights. 75 healthy subjects were investigated in a double-blind, single-dose, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study with three treatment conditions (ketamine, lamotrigine pre-treatment, placebo). …”
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The Impact of Different Footwear Conditions on Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics During Single-Leg Drop Landing Movements in Individuals with Functional Ankle Instability by Zilong Wang, Mengya Lu, Jun Wu, Rongsen Liu, Lingyu Kong, Chenjin Li, Lingyue Meng, Qiuxia Zhang

“…(1) Background: This study investigated the impact of different footwear conditions on the biomechanics of individuals with Functional Ankle Instability (FAI) during single-leg drop landing movements. (2) Methods: Fifteen participants with FAI and a control group were tested. …”
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Evaluation of nerve function after Bell's palsy based on different facial nerve assessment scales HBGS/SFGS/MPS: A comparative study. by Zhanxiang Lin, Xiaoyang Fei, Lichao Huang, Yuchun Shao, Zicai Liu

“…The prognosis for Bell's palsy is often correlated with the degree of impairment in facial nerve function observed in the early stages of the condition. …”
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Sports injury risk assessment based on a training and functional movement analysis of young elite equestrian athletes– an exploratory cross-sectional study by Alexander Havertz, David Uebis, Rudolph Schifflers, Frank Hildebrand, Christian David Weber

“…Objective To analyze hip flexibility and strength, dynamic body balance, functional movement and pelvic obliquity in junior elite equestrian athletes as potential targets for future preventive measures. …”
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Myths and facts about functional neurological disorders: a cross-sectional study of knowledge and awareness among medical students and healthcare professionals in Iraq by Ahmed Hashim, Essam M Al-Sibahee, Sajjad Al-Badri, Nabeel Al-Fatlawi

“…Background Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a complex condition with neurological symptoms but no clear structural or biochemical explanation. …”
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Association Between Treatment of Childhood Cancer and Its Late Effects on Gonadal or Growth Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Retrospective Observational Study by Ryuta Urakawa, Amane Noi, Hiroto Kageyama, Mikiko Ueda, Yoshiko Hashii, Kenji Ikeda

“…Conclusion Female sex, allo‐HSCT, and use of platinum are possibly associated with an increased risk of late effects on gonadal function, while auto‐HSCT may pose a risk for late effects on both gonadal and growth functions. …”
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Sleeve gastrectomy improves cardiac function and glucose-lipid metabolism disorder in obese rats induced by a high-fat and high-sugar diet by Xiaojuan Li, Luming Qiao, Wei Wang, Ying Shi, Lei Yuan, Zhiwei Zhai

“…Currently, it is uncertain whether drug therapy should be applied in the early stages of obesity-induced cardiac dysfunction, with weight reduction as the first choice. …”
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The impact of war-related traumatic events on the functional psycho-emotional state of student youth in a front-line city: preliminary findings of the study by T.V. Peresypkina, V.G. Nesterenko, K.G. Pomohaibo, T.V. Merkulova

“…Purpose – determine the features of social risks during the military conflict in Ukraine and the impact of these events on the functional psycho-emotional state of student youth. …”
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Effect of Resistance Training on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Blood Biomarkers, Functionality, and Body Composition by Luis Polo-Ferrero, Víctor Navarro-López, Manuel Fuentes, Jesus Lacal, María Dolores Cancelas-Felgueras, Natalia Santos-Blázquez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez, Juan Luis Sánchez-González

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Its prevalence increases with age, particularly in adults over 65 years old. …”
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Functional pelvic tilt frequently differs from the anterior pelvic plane in non-arthritic hip disorders: implications for 3D motion analysis by Mark R. J. Jenkinson, Calvin Cheung, Alastair G Dick, Johan Witt, Jonathan Hutt

“…Conclusion: There is a wide variation in patients’ functional pelvic positioning in both supine and standing radiographs, in all different subgroups, which rarely correlates with the APP. …”
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Low pneumoperitoneum pressure facilitates postoperative pain relief and gastrointestinal function recovery in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-an... by Kai Lu, Xuefeng Peng, Ke Lan, Faqiang Zhang, Yong Cheng, Hua Yang

“…Additionally, LPP was associated with faster recovery of gastrointestinal function (SMD = -0.27, 95% CI: -0.50 to -0.05, P = 0.02). …”
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Walking Exercise and Its Effect on Functional Capacity and Productivity in Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Indra Gilang Pamungkas, Tuti Herawati, Prima Agustia Nova

“…Background: Post-CABG patients may experience several problems following surgery. Their functional capacity and productivity often decline after the procedure. …”
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Effects of resistant starch supplementation on renal function and inflammatory markers in patients with chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yong Zhang, Xiang-Yang Hu, Shi-Yun Yang, Ying-Chun Hu, Kai Duan

“…Background Recent studies have shown that consumption of resistant starch (RS) has beneficial effects on the gut microbiota and immune function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Effect of Qingjin Huatan decoction on pulmonary function and inflammatory mediators in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xuqin Du, Yan Li, Jiansen Wang, Youqin Jiang, Yaji Liu, Dingrong Zhang, Qi Wu, Shouhong Long

“…Suppressing the inflammatory response can improve pulmonary function, prognosis, and quality of life in stable COPD patients.…”
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25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 exert distinct effects on human skeletal muscle function and gene expression. by Zaki K Hassan-Smith, Carl Jenkinson, David J Smith, Ivan Hernandez, Stuart A Morgan, Nicola J Crabtree, Neil J Gittoes, Brian G Keevil, Paul M Stewart, Martin Hewison

“…These pleiotropic effects of the vitamin D 'metabolome' on muscle function indicate that future supplementation studies should not be restricted to conventional analysis of the major circulating form of vitamin D, 25OHD3.…”
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Inter-session Reliability of Magnetic Nerve Stimulation and Within-Session comparison to Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Evaluating Neuromuscular Function of Knee Extensor Muscles by Romina Ledergerber, Martin Keller

“…Comparison of electrical and magnetic stimulations to assess quadriceps muscle function. Journal of Applied Physiology, 106(2), 701–710. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.01051.2007 …”
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Demographic, socioeconomic and functional health-related factors in the selection of vaginal pessaries used for the conservative treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a retrospective... by Orsolya Oláh, Miklós Romics, Nándor Ács, Richárd Cseh, Péter Nyirády, Attila Majoros

“…According to several national guidelines, pessary therapy should be used as a first-line treatment for pelvic organ prolapse. …”
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Trends in kidney function testing in UK primary care since the introduction of the quality and outcomes framework: a retrospective cohort study using CPRD by Jason Oke, Rafael Perera, Christopher O’Callaghan, Jeffrey Aronson, Daniel Lasserson, Clare Taylor, Benjamin Feakins, Emily McFadden, Nathan Hill, Richard Stevens

“…Regional variation in serum creatinine testing reflected country boundaries.Conclusions Over a nine-year period, there have been increases in the numbers of patients having kidney function tests annually and in the frequency of testing. …”
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Therapeutic Role of Additional Mirror Therapy on the Recovery of Upper Extremity Motor Function after Stroke: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial by Xin Wen, Li Li, Xuelian Li, Huanghong Zha, Zicai Liu, Yang Peng, Xuejin Liu, Huiyu Liu, Quan Yang, Jing Wang

“…Rehabilitation of upper extremity hemiplegia after stroke remains a great clinical challenge, with only 20% of patients achieving a basic return to normal hand function. How to promote the recovery of motor function at an early stage is crucial to the life of the patient. …”
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