Prognostic value of right atrial function in patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation by Takahiro Nishihara, Yoichi Takaya, Rie Nakayama, Yu Yoshida, Norihisa Toh, Toru Miyoshi, Kazufumi Nakamura, Shinsuke Yuasa

“…Abstract Aims Although right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is associated with adverse outcomes in tricuspid regurgitation (TR), the potential role of right atrial (RA) function is unknown. We aimed to investigate the relationship between RA function and clinical outcomes in patients with significant TR. …”
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Isokinetic knee strength as a predictor of cardiorespiratory responses during loaded aerobic capacity test in elite athletes by Bekir Çar, Ahmet Kurtoğlu, Özdemir Atar, Musa Türkmen, Özgür Eken, Mehmet Soyler, Monira I. Aldhahi

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the predictive capacity of knee isokinetic strength parameters on cardiorespiratory responses during aerobic capacity test (ACT). It provides novel insights into the interplay between muscular strength and cardiorespiratory function through comparative analyses of loaded and unloaded ACT protocols in elite athletes. …”
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The Link Between Physical Function, β-Amyloid, and Cognitive Aging in Women by Raquel Pedrero-Chamizo, Cassandra Szoeke

“…This study aimed to examine associations between functional capacity (FC), brain β-amyloid (Aβ) burden, and longitudinal cognitive performance. …”
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The impact of energy consumption on economic growth: application of CES function for Romania by Dorina Niță, Nadia Stoicuța

“… This paper analyses the contribution of the renewable and non-renewable primary energy consumption per capita and the gross fixed capital formation per capita to sustainable economic growth using two models approximated by CES-type functions. Estimates are made by applying the TRANSLOG method. …”
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Improved dementia screening for elderly with low education in South Korea using the Cognitive Impairment Screening Test (CIST) by Kyung Wook Kang, Kyung Wook Kang, Gilsoon Park, Hyunsoo Kim, Soo Hyun Cho, Seong-Min Choi, Kang-Ho Choi, Hak-Loh Lee, Gwangsoon Shon, Byeong C. Kim, Byeong C. Kim, Hosung Kim

“…BackgroundThe Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used cognitive screening test worldwide; however, it often overdiagnoses older adults with low education levels. …”
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Visual–Motor Functions and Associated Cognitive Outcomes in Pediatric Cancer Survivors by Alena Deviaterikova

“…The current study examined (i) whether both visuomotor and cognitive functions and (ii) whether visuomotor functions alone mediate the relationship between age and cognitive functions. …”
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Mediating effect of frailty on social isolation and cognitive function among the elderly by JIANG Meiting，YANG Wenfei，ZHANG Xiang，CAI Xin，GUAN Aijun，ZENG Dongyang

“…Objective:To examine the mediating effect of frailty on social isolation and cognitive function among the elderly. Methods:Demographic information, smoking, alcohol consumption and cognitive function of the elderly at ages of 60 years and older were collected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study 2020. …”
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Individual-Specific Physical Activities on Cognitive Function among Older Adults by Emily Frith, Paul D. Loprinzi

“…The DSST (Digit Symbol Substitution Test) was used to assess participant executive cognitive functioning. …”
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The influence of resisted exercises on the balance, functional mobility and in the elderly’s quality of life by Ralfe Aparício do Prado, Andréa Lemos Castilho Teixeira, Cátia Juliana Samuel Oliveira Langa, Paula Regina Maria Egydio, Paola Izzo

“…The aim of this work was to evaluate balance, functional mobility and quality of life of old people engaged in a program of resisted exercises. 4 old individuals with an average age of 70.25 + 8.61 years were submitted to a program of resisted exercises during 5 weeks, being evaluated before and after the intervention using Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and WHOQOL - BREF. …”
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Lung Function Parameters in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Pulmonary Hypertension by T. A. Abdullaev, Ya. R. Ahmatov, B. U. Mardanov, R. Sh. Bekbulatova

“…To study clinical and morphofunctional indicators of respiratory function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with and without pulmonary hypertension (PH).Material and methods. 91 patients with idiopathic DCM (34 women and 57 men; mean age of 46.4±13.7 years) were included into the study. 25 (27.4%) patients had right ventricular DCM (RV DCM). 6-minute walking test (6MWT), the standard 12-lead ECG, spirography, echocardiography were performed in all patients. …”
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ACTOVEGIN INFLUENCE ON METABOLIC AND VASOMOTOR FUNCTION OF MICROVASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL OF HUMAN SKIN by A. A. Fedorovich, A. N. Rogoza, E. M. Kanisheva, S. A. Boytsov

“…To evaluate effects of Actovegin (deproteinized hemoderivative) on vasomotor and metabolic functions of microvascular skin endothelium in healthy volunteers during acute pharmacological test.Material and methods. 24 healthy male volunteers, aged 18-26 years (21,9±2,7), received Actovegin i.v. during 2 hour infusion through the left cubital vein. …”
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Sensory and Motor Function, Pain, and Health Status in Children with Arthrogryposis and Myelomeningocele by Åsa Bartonek, Marie Eriksson

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Phosphate Peritoneal Equilibration Test, Hypothesizing New Parameters to Classify Peritoneal Phosphate Handling Through the Peritoneal Membrane by Francesca K. Martino, Chiara Ciotti, Anna Basso, Ruggero Zanella, Lucia F. Stefanelli, Dorella Del Prete, Federico Nalesso

“…In peritoneal dialysis (PD), phosphate removal is related to residual kidney function, dietary intervention, and the ability of the visceral peritoneum to transport phosphate. …”
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CT derived ECV in severe aortic stenosis: prognosticator and screening test for co-existent transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis by Joshua N. McShane, Anahita Tavoosi, Huda El Mais, Keren Mbondo Kasuku, Anthony Poulin, Mehmet Onur Omaygenc, Ian G. Burwash, David Messika-Zeitoun, Benjamin J.W. Chow, Gary R. Small

“…Threshold-ECV testing for ATTR-CA demonstrated a low yield. Threshold testing may therefore not be warranted in all severe AS patients with an ECV ≥ 31 %.…”
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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneurophaty: assessment of the cognitive function and quality of life by Larissa Kozow, Camila Pupe, Osvaldo J. M. Nascimento

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Multicomponent Exercise and Functional Fitness: Strategies for Fall Prevention in Aging Women by André Schneider, Luciano Bernardes Leite, José Teixeira, Pedro Forte, Tiago M. Barbosa, António M. Monteiro

“…The intervention combined strength, balance, coordination, and aerobic training, following international exercise guidelines for older adults. Functional fitness was assessed using validated tests, including the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, lower limb strength, flexibility, and aerobic endurance measures. …”
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Ion- and osmoregulating renal functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Evgeniya Vladimirovna Balbotkina, Marina Feliksovna Ballyuzek, Viktoriya Aleksandrovna Volovnikova, Yuriy Viktorovich Natochin, Elena Il'inichna Shakhmatova

“…The control group included 16 healthy women, aged 24‒36 years. Ion- and osmoregulating renal functions and glycaemia levels were assessed after water loading and exenatide treatment (5 µg). …”
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Endothelial function and structural markers of atherosclerosis: relationship in old and senile age by M. S. Troshina, A. N. Ryabikov, Yu. Yu. Palekhina, M. N. Ryabikov, S. K. Malyutina

“…CA ultrasound was performed to assess IMT and ASPs. Endothelial function was assessed by postocclusive hyperemia ultrasound test; an increase in brachial artery initial diameter (FDV%) <10% was regarded as ED.Results. …”
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MILDRONATE POTENTIAL FOR CORRECTING COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by M. E. Statsenko, S. V. Nedogoda, S. V. Turkina, I. A. Tyshchenko, L. V. Poletaeva, E. V. Chumachok, A. A. Ledyaeva, V. V. Tsoma

“…Neuro-psychological examination included MMSE test, Reitan test, Wechsler test, test for speech activity, memory (10 words), and serial count, kinetic test, and MFI-20 test for asthenia assessment. …”
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Cognitive function and its associations in older adults from Amazonas, Brazil by Maria Antonieta de Campos Tinôco, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Andreas Ihle, Matthias Kliegel, Jefferson Jurema, Floramara Teles Machado, Angeany Pinto Odim, Bárbara Régia Muniz, Euler Esteves Ribeiro, Bruna Raquel Gouveia, Duarte Luís Freitas

“…All instruments were applied in a face to face interview. An independent t-test identied signicantly higher scores in young-old adults (≤ 69 years) for CF (p < 0.001), PA (p = 0.046) and SES (p = 0.007), compared to old-old adults (≥ 70 years). e results of multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the most signicant CF correlates were SES (β = 0.45; p < 0.001), age (β = -0.12; p < 0.001), SS (β = 0.12; p = 0.001), GDS (β = -0.11; p = 0.003) and QoL (β = 0.08; p = 0.017). …”
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