Clinical characteristics and caloric testing in patients with light or heavy cupula of the horizontal semicircular canal by Xueyan Zhang, Jiao Xu, Tao Zhou, Xue Yu, Jin Xu, Heng Yu, Guangjie Song, Lingli Wei, Xu Yang, Mei Hu, Liying Chang

“…A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of cupulopathy subtype classification.ResultsWe included 52 patients with HSC-Lcu (17 males; mean age: 66.6 years) and 47 patients with HSC-Hcu (24 males; mean age: 68.0 years). …”
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Possibilities of Predicting Methotrexate-associated Toxicity in Oncohematology Based on Molecular Genetic Testing Methods by Zarui K. Simavonyan, Timur T. Valiev, Marina I. Savelyeva, Sherzod P. Abdullaev, Svetlana R. Varfolomeeva

“…Abnormal function of folate cycle enzymes, methotrexate transporter proteins, due to gene polymorphism, may affect the effectiveness and toxicity of the drug. …”
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Clinical study on the optimal rotational stimulation for the unilateral centrifugation subjective visual vertical test by Xueqing Zhang, Xueqing Zhang, Xueqing Zhang, Xueqing Zhang, Xueqing Zhang, Qiaomei Deng, Qiaomei Deng, Qiaomei Deng, Qiaomei Deng, Qiaomei Deng, Xiaobang Huang, Xiaobang Huang, Xiaobang Huang, Xiaobang Huang, Xiaobang Huang, Chao Wen, Chao Wen, Chao Wen, Chao Wen, Chao Wen, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Taisheng Chen, Taisheng Chen, Taisheng Chen, Taisheng Chen, Taisheng Chen

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the optimal stimulation intensity and reference range of the unilateral centrifugation subjective visual vertical (UC-SVV) test and to fill the technical gap in otolithic function evaluation in patients with peripheral vestibular diseases.MethodForty healthy subjects (median age 28 years) underwent a UC-SVV test at rotation speeds of 60, 120, 180, and 240 deg.…”
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Has the Clock Drawing Test been left aside with the replacement of analog clocks by smartphones? by Anna Alice Vidal Bravalhieri Ribera, Tayla Borges Lino, Nathália Oliveira Rodrigues, Juliana Hotta Ansai, Larissa Pires de Andrade, Gustavo Christofoletti

“…ABSTRACT The Clock Drawing Test (CDT) is a widely used tool for dementia screening, assessing executive functions by drawing an analog clock. …”
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Nonlinear modeling of oral glucose tolerance test response to evaluate associations with aging outcomes. by Grant Schumock, Karen Bandeen-Roche, Chee W Chia, Rita R Kalyani, Luigi Ferrucci, Ravi Varadhan

“…We hypothesize that dynamical systems model summaries are predictive of age-related declines in health and function. In this study, we analyze data obtained during 75-gram oral-glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) on 1,120 adults older than 50 years of age from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging. …”
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Association Between Frailty Scoring and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Alex Hunter, Matthew Roche, Moheb Robeel, Luke Hodgson

“…<b>Introduction:</b> Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the gold-standard assessment of functional capacity and predicts postoperative outcomes in major abdominal and thoracic surgery, as well as in older individuals undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer. …”
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Value of the 6 min walk test in detecting cardiopulmonary involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis by Sytske Anne Bergstra, Oliver Distler, Cosimo Bruni, Jeska De Vries-Bouwstra, Tom WJ Huizinga, Suzana Jordan, Saad Ahmed, Jacopo Ciaffi, Maarten Ninaber, Sophie I E Liem, Eva M Hoekstra, A A Schouffoer, D Ueckert, Hubert Vliegen

“…Objectives Cardiopulmonary involvement (CPI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The 6 min walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess functional capacity, but its ability to detect incident CPI remains uncertain. …”
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Effect of Tele-Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Independence, Hand Grip Strength, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft by Kalpesh Satani, Neha Mukkamala, G P Kumar

“…Patients of both groups were unaware of group allocation and were assessed for functional independence, hand grip strength, and 6-minute walk test distance at discharge, at 1 month, and at 3 months postdischarge. …”
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Altered functional connectivity density in the brains of hemodialysis end-stage renal disease patients: An in vivo resting-state functional MRI study. by Yan Shi, Chaoyang Tong, Minghao Zhang, Xiaoling Gao

“…<h4>Methods</h4>re-fMRI data were collected from 30 ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis (14 men, 38.33±7.44 years old) and 30 matched healthy controls (13 men, 39.17±5.7 years old). …”
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The FAS fluency test in Brazilian children and teenagers: executive demands and the effects of age and gender by Natália Martins Dias, Alessandra Gotuzo Seabra

“…This study investigated the contributions of different executive functions, age and gender to FAS test performance in a sample of children and teenagers divided into two groups: G1 comprised 263 children aged 6-10 years, and G2 comprised 150 teenagers aged 10-14 years. …”
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ECG DISPERSION MAPPING PARAMETERS DURING THE TREADMILL TEST IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE by G. G. Ivanov, E. V. Agafoshina, A. A. Pecherskikh, G. Khalabi

“…The main group included 143 CHD patients with Functional Class I–III angina (99 men and 44 women; mean age 50,6±4,6 years). …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Y-balance Test in Young Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain by Yousef Alshehre, Khalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

“…# Background Individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) may demonstrate reduced ability to perform dynamic tasks due to fear of additional pain and injury in response to the movement. The Y-balance test (YBT) is a functional and inexpensive test used with various populations. …”
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Comparison of Video Head Impulse Test Results of Pediatric Patients with Dizziness with Healthy Volunteers by Eren Yılmaz, İbrahim Yağcı, Mustafa Caner Kesimli, Aytuğ Altundağ

“…Objective: The Video Head Impulse Test (V-HIT) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that evaluates the functions of the semicircular canals separately. …”
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Assessment of detraining through a six-minute walk test in patients with heart disease by Victória Moreira Silva, Vitória Moreira Cintra, Maria de Lourdes da Silva, Joilson Meneguci, Fernando Seiji Silva, Eduardo Elias Vieira de Carvalho, Ana Paula Espindula, Lucina Duarte Novais Silva

“…CONCLUSION: Cardiovascular rehabilitation positively stimulates functional capacity, whereas detraining significantly reduces it. …”
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Testing the art as adaptation hypothesis through artistic practice and reproductive success in Papua woodcarvers by Piotr Sorokowski, Marta Kowal, Jerzy Luty, Wiktoria Jędryczka, S. Craig Roberts, Anjan Chatterjee, Stephen Davies

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Evaluation of the Timed Up and Go Test in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Using Inertial Sensors by Elina Gianzina, Christos K. Yiannakopoulos, Georgios Kalinterakis, Spilios Delis, Efstathios Chronopoulos

“…Methods: This study included 20 patients with KOA and 60 non-arthritic individuals aged 65 to 84 years. All participants performed the TUG test, and 17 spatiotemporal parameters and phase data were collected wirelessly using the BTS G-Walk inertial sensor. …”
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Fall prediction in a quiet standing balance test via machine learning: Is it possible? by Juliana Pennone, Natasha Fioretto Aguero, Daniel Marczuk Martini, Luis Mochizuki, Alexandre Alarcon do Passo Suaide

“…Currently, clinical assessments of gait and posture include functional evaluations, objective, and subjective scales. …”
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Iterative Design and Usability Testing of the iMHere System for Managing Chronic Conditions and Disability by Andrea D. Fairman, Erika T. Yih, Daniel F. McCoy, Edmund F. LoPresti, Michael P. McCue, Bambang Parmanto, Brad E. Dicianno

“…This article is focused on describing the iterative design of the iMHere system including usability testing of both the app modules and clinician portal. …”
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Reactivity of cardiorespiratory system in bronchial asthma patients according to the tests with respiratory maneuvers performance by O. P. Romanchuk, V. I. Velychko, Ya. I. Bazhora

“…Due to the anatomical and functional relationship with the cardiovascular system, this mechanism should be considered in a complex manner studying the composition changes in the associated cardiopulmonary system. …”
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Development and pilot-testing of an app to complement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents by Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Camilla Blestad, Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar, Filip K. Arnberg, Tine K. Jensen

“…It also describes adolescents’ and therapists’ perceived usefulness and the potential effect of the app ‘My everyday life’ on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS).Methods: We did a needs assessment with adolescents, therapists, and TF-CBT trainers, followed by programming and beta-testing. We carried out a mixed methods study of 59 adolescent patients (aged 13–18 years) and their therapists. …”
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