Assessment of Disease Progression in Idiopathic and Collagen Vascular ILDs Using Spirometry, DLCO, and 6 Minute-Walk-Test by Sindhoora Rawul, R. Vijai Kumar, Apoorva Rawul, Srinivasa I. Chelluri, Saikrishna Singaraju

“…Background: Monitoring progression in interstitial lung diseases is essential for timely intervention, with spirometry, DLCO, and 6MWT serving as key functional tests. Objectives: To evaluate disease progression in idiopathic and collagen vascular interstitial lung diseases (ILD) using pulmonary function parameters, including spirometry, DCLO (Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide), and the six-minute walk test. …”
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The effect of physical exertion exercises using electrical muscle stimulation on the development of some physical and functional characteristics of women aged (40-45) years by Zuhad Fawzi, Dr. Mawahib Hameed

“…And the aim of the research is to prepare and identify physical exertion exercises using electrical muscle stimulation in developing some physical and functional characteristics of women aged (40-45) years old, and the researchers used the experimental method of pre and post testing for the experimental and control groups, and the research community was identified as trainees in the student club hall Sports Activity / University of Baghdad, for the training season 2019-2020, whose number is (18) trainees, as the research sample was selected using the comprehensive inventory method and the sample was divided into two experimental groups and the control group with (9) trainees for each group. …”
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Dietary therapy of functional digestive disorders in children of the first year of life: evaluation of clinical efficacy of a formula containing carob bean gum by G. R. Sagitova, V. M. Sereda, A. I. Danilova, V. A. Shuldais, N. V. Klyueva, I. A. Temerev

“…Background. Functional gastrointestinal disorders in the first year of life are a common problem for the child and parents. …”
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Quality of life, neurocognitive functioning, psychological issues, sexuality and comorbidity more than 2 years after commencing immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment by Melanie M van der Klauw, T Jeroen N Hiltermann, Mathilde Jalving, Emoke Racz, Sjoukje Oosting, Anna K L Reyners, Wellington Candido, Annemarie Cecile Eggen, Ingeborg Bosma, Reinate D Horinga, Kelly C van Heuvelen, Janine Nuver

“…Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate QOL, neurocognitive function, psychological issues, sexuality, and comorbidities in patients surviving at least 2 years after commencing ICI treatment.Methods We performed a cross-sectional study in patients with stage III-IV melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC), or renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who survived at least 2 years after the start of ICIs. …”
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The effect of high intensity interval training along with consumption of caraway seeds (Carum carvi L.) on liver enzymes, lipid profile, and blood glucose in obese and overweight w... by S Ghorbani, R Alizadeh, L Moradi

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Outcome And Etiology of Patients Admitted with Acute Viral Hepatitis At Naimat Begum Hamdard University Hospital Karachi by Abdul Samad, Adeel Ahmed, Muhammed Rehan, Syed Saif Ali

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Impulse oscillometry in evaluation bronchial hyperresponsivness in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis by Koruga Dragan, Baletić Nenad, Tot-Vereš Kristina, Perić Aleksandar

“…From all of them, medical history was taken, allergy testing was done, as well as measurements of parameters of lung function by the IOS and spirometry before and after nonspecific bronchial provocation test with histamin via Aerosol provocative system. …”
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Hirayama Disease and Its Management: Experience of a Tertiary Care Center in Eastern India by Selvin Prabhakar Vijayan, Christopher Gerber, Anindya Basu, Mona Tiwari, Tosaddeque M. D. Hussain, Jacky Ganguly

“…MRI findings observed were abnormal cervical curvature followed by enhancement in the epidural component (71%). Functional assessment was carried out using the Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function test (JTHFT). …”
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Fruit and vegetable intake, physical activity, and functional fitness among older adults in urban Alaska by Allexis Mahanna, Britteny M. Howell, Amber K. Worthington, Leslie C. Redmond, Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka

“…Participants completed a questionnaire and the Senior Fitness Test that assessed self-reported fruit and vegetable intake, physical activity, self-efficacy, and functional fitness. …”
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Extensive Numerical Analysis of PDF Parameters for Wind Energy in Brazil: A Study Across 27 Cities for 60 Years Wind Speed by Ahmed Badawi, Amaury Souza, I. M. Elzein, Hassan Ali, Alhareth Zyoud

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What is the influence of exacerbations on pulmonary function in pediatric and adolescent patients with severe asthma despite controller therapies? by A. Z. P. Brandão, L. M. L. B. F. Lasmar, L. M. A. S. Pertence, M. I. R. Vieira, G. B. Lasmar, V. O. Ganem, E. V. Mancuzo, M. V. N. P. de Queiroz

“…We analyzed 479 pulmonary function tests and found no significant association between exacerbation and any of the lung function parameters: FEV1 (p = 0.90); FEF25–75% (p = 0.73); FEV1/FVC (p = 0.29); and FVC (p = 0.51). …”
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Supplemental Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Patients With a Co-Occurring Anxiety Disorder: Technical Development and Functional Testing of an Autonomous Digital Pr... by Linda Marie Rinehart, Justin Anker, Amanda Unruh, Nikki Degeneffe, Paul Thuras, Amie Norden, Lilly Hartnett, Matt Kushner

“…ConclusionsFunctional testing results in this study justify a randomized controlled trial of the digital intervention’s efficacy, which is currently ongoing. …”
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Rethinking phenylalanine levels in phenylketonuria for optimal neurocognitive development beyond childhood by Beatriz Câmara, Cristina Florindo, Cláudia Bandeira de Lima, Nélia Correia, Inês Fernandes, Manuela Batista, Ana Gaspar, Patrícia Janeiro, Patrícia Janeiro

“…Metabolic control guidelines for patients aged >12 years differ between the European Union and the United States, with recommended blood Phe levels below 600 µM and 360 µM, respectively.MethodsThis study evaluated the relationship between blood Phe levels, intelligence quotient (IQ), and executive functions using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition and the d2 Test of Attention. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Wheelchair Skills Test Version 5.4.2 in Indian spinal cord injury patients by Anchit Gugnani, Nandini Kushwaha

“…Methods Twenty-four traumatic spinal cord injury wheelchair users (aged 18–43 years) participated in the study. The sample represented both paraplegic and low tetraplegic wheelchair users who can propel wheelchair, ensuring inclusion of users with varying degrees of functional mobility. …”
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Sex differences in anaerobic performance in CrossFit® athletes: a comparison of three different all-out tests by Tomás Ponce-García, Jerónimo García-Romero, Laura Carrasco-Fernández, Alejandro Castillo-Domínguez, Javier Benítez-Porres

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Effect of interventional health educational program on clinical improvement in a sample of Egyptian school-age asthmatic children by Hala G. El Nady, Amira S. El Refay, Dina A. Salah, Hanan Atta, Doaa E. Esmail, Rehan M. Saleh, Dalia M. El Mosalami

“…In addition significant improvement (P<0.05) occurred in the posteducational pulmonary function tests, including FEV1, prebronchodilator and postbronchodilators while there is no significant difference pre and postbronchodilator, FVC compared with the pre-educational pulmonary function tests. …”
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Association between brain structure and fine motor function: findings from the population-based Rhineland StudyResearch in context by Xingwang Yang, Weiyi Zeng, Santiago Estrada, Monique M.B. Breteler, N. Ahmad Aziz

“…Summary: Background: Although an association between brain atrophy and decreased fine motor function has been reported, results from previous studies are inconsistent. …”
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A protocol of a randomized control trial to test the feasibility and efficacy of the EMPOWER social-emotional learning curriculum for youth aged 11-14 years in after-school setting... by Alice-Simone Balter, Madison Moloney, Clement Ma, Alina Lee, Sandra Pierre, Sheldon Parkes, Doga Pulat, Nicole Racine, Brendan F Andrade

“…This 20-week covariate-constrained randomized controlled trial will test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the EMPOWER social-emotional learning curriculum for youth aged 11-14 years in an after-school program. …”
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Comprehensive physical rehabilitation of patients with heart failure: impact on clinical and functional status and analysis of problems related to the enrollment by Yu. L. Begrambekova, N. A. Karanadze, A. G. Plisyuk, Ya. A. Orlova

“…Aim. To evaluate functional, clinical and psychological status of patients with class II-III heart failure, who underwent comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program.Material and methods. …”
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Testing Understanding by Design by Giorgio Ostinelli

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