Degree and Predictors of Functional Loss of the Operated Kidney following Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Assessment by Quantitative SPECT of 99m Tc-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid Scintigraphy by Ofer Nativ, Amos Levi, Roy Farfara, Sarel Halachmi, Boaz Moskovitz

“…Carful hemostasis, minimal duration of arterial clamping, and use of tissue adhesives to seal tumor bed are associated with maximal preservation of postoperative residual renal function after NSS. These variables should be considered by the operative team when planning the surgical procedure .…”
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THE ENIGMA OF WORKING MOTHERS IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN NSUKKA L.G.A. OF ENUGU STATE: WORK-FAMILY ROLE CONFLICT by NDUBUISI ONESIMUS OPARAOCHA

“…Based on the findings of the study, it recommends there should be a balance between family and work, especially as it relates to working mothers. …”
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Short-Form Video Applications Usage and Functionally Dependent Adults’ Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on a National Survey by Li C, Wang Y

“…Social policymakers should consider adopting relevant e-healing measures to enhance the well-being of vulnerable groups.Keywords: short-form video applications usage, functionally dependent adults, depressive symptoms, interpersonal relationship, video games…”
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The Number of Frames on ECG-Gated 18F-FDG Small Animal PET Has a Significant Impact on LV Systolic and Diastolic Functional Parameters by Christoph Eissler, Rudolf A. Werner, Paula Arias-Loza, Naoko Nose, Xinyu Chen, Martin G. Pomper, Steven P. Rowe, Constantin Lapa, Andreas K. Buck, Takahiro Higuchi

“…Therefore, if you are going to compare those functional parameters, a consistent number of frames should be used.…”
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Melt analysis of mismatch amplification mutation assays (Melt-MAMA): a functional study of a cost-effective SNP genotyping assay in bacterial models. by Dawn N Birdsell, Talima Pearson, Erin P Price, Heidie M Hornstra, Roxanne D Nera, Nathan Stone, Jeffrey Gruendike, Emily L Kaufman, Amanda H Pettus, Audriana N Hurbon, Jordan L Buchhagen, N Jane Harms, Gvantsa Chanturia, Miklos Gyuranecz, David M Wagner, Paul S Keim

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The Feasibility and User Experience of a Program of Progressive Cued Activity to Promote Functional Upper Limb Activity in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting with Follow-Up at Ho... by Kimberly Bassindale, Sarah Golus, Jake Horder, Maureen Winkoski, Meghann Sytsma, Whitney A. Morelli, Maura Casadio, John McGuire, Robert A. Scheidt

“…These findings suggest that <i>Souvenir</i> and its cued activity program can effectively convert idle time into therapeutic activity while minimizing caregiver burden. Future research should focus on enhancing user engagement and evaluating the clinical efficacy of this approach in improving functional outcomes post-stroke.…”
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A Novel Synonymous Variant in SQSTM1 Causes Neurodegeneration With Ataxia, Dystonia, and Gaze Palsy Revealed by Urine‐Derived Cells‐Based Functional Analysis by Shinji Masuko, Mitsuto Sato, Katsuya Nakamura, Kohei Hamanaka, Satoko Miyatake, Yuji Inaba, Tomoki Kosho, Naomichi Matsumoto, Yoshiki Sekijima

“…This study also demonstrates the utility of UDCs, obtained using noninvasive approaches, in functionally analyzing genetic diseases.…”
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Which Tests Predict 6-Month Isokinetic Quadriceps Strength After ACL Reconstruction? An Examination of Isometric Quadriceps Strength and Functional Tests at 3 Months by Nicholas Giampetruzzi, Adam P Weaver, Dylan P Roman, Joshua A Cleland, Brandon M Ness

“…Clinicians should use tests at three months that measure quadriceps strength if aiming to predict isokinetic quadriceps peak torque at six months post-ACLR, rather than using functional tests such as the YBT-LQ or anterior step-down…”
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Ventricular rhythm disturbances during computer spirography in patients with stable ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical and functional predic... by Yu. M. Mostovoi, L. V. Rasputina, D. V. Didenko, A. O. Dovhan

“…To assess the risk of developing high grade ventricular extrasystoles for patients with combined pathology, additional examinations should be performed before spirography, namely 24-hour Holter ECG monitoring and echocardiography.…”
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Spatial and seasonal variation of the ichthyofauna and habitat use in the inner portion of the Brazilian Amazon estuary by Keila Renata Moreira MOURÃO, Thierry FRÉDOU, Flávia LUCENA FRÉDOU

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Dietary Tribulus Terrestris as a functional food combined with blood flow restriction to enhance the jump performance of basketball athletes: a randomized crossover study by Junhao Kong, Jinda Li, Mingchen Xu, Tao Liu, Zhiyu Xie, Tianhe Li, Yapu Liang

“…IntroductionTribulus terrestris (TT), a food-derived functional ingredient, may influence neuromuscular function via its bioactive compounds, but its acute effects on BFR-induced PAP and performance remain unknown. …”
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A new predictive factor VGF based on IHC experiments, gene pathways and molecular functional groups for tumor immune microenvironment and prognosis of adrenocortical carcinoma by Junpeng Chi, Keyuan Lou, Jiankun Zhang, Jiankun Zhang, Jiankun Zhang, Jitao Wu, Yuanshan Cui, Yuanshan Cui

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A functional variant in NEPH3 gene confers high risk of renal failure in primary hematuric glomerulopathies. Evidence for predisposition to microalbuminuria in the general populati... by Konstantinos Voskarides, Charalambos Stefanou, Myrtani Pieri, Panayiota Demosthenous, Kyriakos Felekkis, Maria Arsali, Yiannis Athanasiou, Dimitris Xydakis, Kostas Stylianou, Eugenios Daphnis, Giorgos Goulielmos, Petros Loizou, Judith Savige, Martin Höhne, Linus A Völker, Thomas Benzing, Patrick H Maxwell, Daniel P Gale, Mathias Gorski, Carsten Böger, Barbara Kollerits, Florian Kronenberg, Bernhard Paulweber, Michalis Zavros, Alkis Pierides, Constantinos Deltas

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We looked in silico for potentially deleterious functional SNPs, using very strict criteria, in all the genes significantly expressed in the slit diaphragm (SD). …”
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Dietary Fiber with Functional Properties Counteracts the Thwarting Effects of Copper Nanoparticles on the Microbial Enzymatic Activity and Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production in the... by Jerzy Juśkiewicz, Bartosz Fotschki, Anna Stępniowska, Ewelina Cholewińska, Dorota Napiórkowska, Aleksandra Marzec, Łucja Brzuzan, Joanna Fotschki, Ewa Żary-Sikorska, Katarzyna Ognik

“…In conclusion, the high potential of dietary functional fiber in reducing the suppressive effect of Cu-NP on the intestinal microbiota activity should be recognized.…”
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Age-related features of the pattern of lymphocyte subpopulations and functional activity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with chronic kidney disease before and af... by D. V. Artemov, A. B. Zulkarnaev, A. V. Vatazin

“…The Functional Activities Index (FAI) was evaluated to indirectly assess the degree of functional activity of cells. …”
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Interaction between APOE Ɛ4 status, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy on cognitive functioning among breast cancer survivors: the CANTO-Cog longitudinal study by Mylène Duivon, François Christy, Emilie Thomas, Justine Lequesne, Hélène Castel, Catherine Gaudin, Dominique Delmas, Sandrine Boyault, Olivier Rigal, Chayma Bousrih, Christelle Lévy, Florence Lerebours, Antonio Di Meglio, Patricia A. Ganz, Kathleen Van Dyk, Ines Vaz Luis, Marie Lange, Florence Joly

“…Cognitive outcomes included episodic memory, working memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functions. Patients were defined as having overall cognitive impairment if ≥ 2 domains were impaired. …”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

“…Future studies should investigate sensory profiling, shelf-life extension, and optimization of fermentation parameters to further enhance the application of this functional ingredient.…”
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Independent Association of Sleep Apnea-Specific Hypoxic Burden and Sleep Breathing Impairment Index with Thyroid Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Study by Zhou Y, Shi Y, Zhu S, Cao Z, Xie Y, Lu C, Niu X, Ma L, Wang Z, Su Y, Xia Z, Yuan Y, Yang J, Lu R, Feng Y, Ren X, Hou W

“…Future research should further explore these mechanisms to optimize clinical management and treatment strategies for patients with OSA.Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden, sleep breathing impairment index, thyroid function…”
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Retinal Oxygen Kinetics and Hemodynamics in Choroidal Melanoma After Iodine‐125 Plaque Radiotherapy Using a Novel Structural‐Functional Imaging Analysis System by Haihan Zhang, Jingyuan Zhu, Yueming Liu, Shiyi Yin, Jinyuan Wang, Yao Yao, Haowen Li, Ximeng Feng, Chuanqing Zhou, Qiushi Ren, Wenbin Wei

“…Conclusion CM patients after iodine‐125 plaque radiotherapy had significant retinal and vascular changes. Future research should focus on rapidly screening radiation microvascular complications and exploring more timely and effective interventions to protect visual function in CM patients.…”
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Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from eel (Anguilla japonica) bone collagen: preparation, identification, molecular docking, and protective function on HUVECs by Huan Xiang, Huan Xiang, Huan Xiang, Hui Huang, Hui Huang, Hui Huang, Yanqiu Shao, Shuxian Hao, Shuxian Hao, Shuxian Hao, Laihao Li, Laihao Li, Laihao Li, Ya Wei, Ya Wei, Ya Wei, Shengjun Chen, Shengjun Chen, Shengjun Chen, Yongqiang Zhao, Yongqiang Zhao, Yongqiang Zhao

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