The Effect of Combined Blood Flow Restriction TheraBand Training on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life by Çağla Selçuk, Necdet Eray Pişkin, Gönül Yavuz, Zait Burak Aktuğ

“…This study aims to examine the effects of 4-week combined blood flow restriction - TheraBand training on functional capacity and quality of life in healthy individuals aged 55-65 years. …”
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The Relationship of the Risk of Falls with the Features of Cognitive Function and Emotional Status (Fear of Falls) in Older People by I. A. Samkova, V. N. Larina, S. E. Кozyrev, N. K. Runihina

“…A conventional physical examination, clinical and biochemical blood tests, screening for fragility (the “Age is not a hindrance” questionnaire), the risk of falls (history, the “Get up and go” test), fear of falls (“Short scale for assessing the fear of falls”, “Scale of effectiveness falls”), assessment of cognitive function (CF) — Montreal scale of cognitive assessment — MoCa-test). …”
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Cutaneous nerve fiber pathology and function in Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism – a cohort study by Mattias Andréasson, Wojciech Paslawski, Astrid Juhl Terkelsen, Kristin Samuelsson, Henrik Zetterberg, Kaj Blennow, Páll Karlsson, Per Svenningsson

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Effect of deterioration of swallowing functions on the frailty status in older adults: a longitudinal cohort study by En-Chih Weng, Yoko Hasegawa, Tasuku Yoshimoto, Ma. Therese Sta. Maria, Koutatsu Nagai, Naoko Sato, Kana Tokumoto, Kazuhiro Hori, Hiroshi Kusunoki, Hiromitsu Kishimoto, Ken Shinmura

“…Swallowing function was evaluated using the repetitive saliva swallowing test, tongue pressure test, and questionnaire. …”
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Coenzyme Q10 and rikkunshito prevent age-related changes in mouse otolith morphology and function by Keita Ueda, Takao Imai, Tadao Okayasu, Tatsuhide Tanaka, Kouko Tatsumi, Akio Wanaka, Tadashi Kitahara

“…Furthermore, eye movements induced by the linear vestibulo-ocular reflex (LVOR) were analyzed to assess otolith function. Results: revealed that the RKT group had a significantly smaller volume of the 3 dimensional utriclar CT model (male mice; p = 0.0281, Steel test) and a significantly higher utricular CT number (male mice; p = 0.0104, Dunnett test) than the control group. …”
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Мethod of Functional Treatment of Refractive Amblyopia in Children Using Alternating Presentation of Stereo Stimules by S. I. Rychkova, V. G. Likhvantseva

“…The research is devoted to one of the most urgent problems of modern ophthalmology — the search for new approaches to creating effective methods of functional treatment of refractive amblyopia using computer technologies.The purpose of the work is to evaluate the effectiveness of computer technology with consistent use of alternating and non-alternating modes of presentation of stereostimulars in the functional treatment of refractive amblyopia in children.Patients and methods. 105 patients with refractive amblyopia at the age of 7 to 17 (on average 11.45 ± 0.3) years were observed. …”
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Resistance training improves functional capacities in women with multiple sclerosis: a randomized control trial by Nasrin Niazi Nezhad, Abdolhossein Parnow, Kianoosh Khamoushian, Rasoul Eslami, Julien S. Baker

“…In addition, muscle strength by 5-RM test, functional capacity (for lower limb T25FWT, 2MWT, and 5STS tests and for Upper limb Manual dexterity of both hands with the (9-HPT) test and MSWS-12 questionnaire were also assessed over the same period. …”
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Differences in physical function across dementia subtypes and cognitive decline: a cross-sectional study by Kristina Batič, Žiga Kozinc, Polona Rus Prelog

“…Six physical function tests were admisterd: the De Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI), 6-minute walking test (6MTW), 10-meter walking test (10MWT), hand grip strength (HGS), 30-second chair stand (30sSTS), and the timed “Up & Go” test (TUG). …”
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MRI based radiomics nomogram for predict recurrence of non functioning pituitary macroadenomas post surgery by Ji-ping Zhao, Xue-jun Liu, Hao-zhi Lin, Chun-xiao Cui, Ying-jie Yue, Song Gao

“…Abstract Objective: To establish and validate a comprehensive predictive model combining clinical data and radiomics features to improve the accuracy of predicting recurrence within five years after surgery in patients with non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas (NFMA). …”
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Characteristics of runoff changes and their climatic factors in two different glacier-fed basins by Sun Zhenqi, Wang Shijin, Li Zhongqin

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Il funzionamento della personalità secondo il DSM-5: DPA e SCID-5-AMPD by 1 Laura Rapanà, 2 Claudio Barbaranelli

“…On one hand, we used the Dimensional Personality Assessment Test, filled out directly by the patient in self-assessment; on the other hand, we used the structured clinical interview for the Level of Personality Functioning Scale - Module I, included in the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders, performed by the clinician to the patient. …”
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The Effect of Selected Exercise Group on Motor Skills and Cognitive Functions in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Mahbubeh Ghayour Najafabadi, Amir Sobh-Rhakhshankhah, Sepideh Niyazi

“…Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the effects of a selected group exercise on motor skills and cognitive function in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).Methods: Forty children with ASD aged 5-12 years participated in this quasi-experimental study. …”
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The Impact of Selected Lifestyle Factors on the Functional Fitness of Stroke Patients during the Covid-19 Pandemic by Małgorzata Bosacka, Grażyna Bączyk

“…The study group included 89 patients (38 women and 51 men) after hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke hospitalized under early neurological rehabilitation. Functional fitness was assessed using the 20-point Barthel scale and the NHPT(Nine Hole Peg Test) test to assess hand function. …”
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Impact of nutritional status and pulmonary function on short- and long-term overall survival in hemodialysis patients. by Özge Aydın Güçlü, Hasim Atakan Erol, Nilüfer Aylin Acet Öztürk, Asli Gorek Dilektasli, Funda Coskun, Abdulmecid Yıldız, Mehmet Karadag

“…Pulmonary function tests were conducted along with body composition measurements using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). …”
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The effect of the use of omeprazole versus famotidine on the kidney transplant function: a randomized controlled study by Miłosz Miedziaszczyk, Marek Karczewski, Ilona Idasiak-Piechocka

“…Omeprazole significantly change the concentration of tacrolimus in the blood when administered together with tacrolimus after one year of observation. There was no effect of famotidine or omeprazole on the function of the kidney transplant. …”
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Gross-Motor Coordination and Executive Functions Development in Soccer and Artistic Gymnastics Preadolescent Female Athletes by Fioretta Silvestri, Matteo Campanella, Lorenzo Marcelli, Dafne Ferrari, Maria Chiara Gallotta, Faten Hamdi, Maicon Rodrigues Albuquerque, Maurizio Bertollo, Davide Curzi

“…This study examined the impact of artistic gymnastics and soccer practice on physical/coordinative skills and executive functions in preadolescent female athletes. <b>Methods</b>: Gross-motor coordination (Körperkoordinations Test für Kinder battery), explosive lower limb power (countermovement jump) and executive functions (Flanker/Reverse Flanker; Digit Span) of ninety-eight soccer and gymnastics athletes (10.9 ± 0.6 years of age) were tested at the beginning and the end of a sports season. …”
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Periostin as a predictor of uncontrolled asthma and lung function decrease in patient of different age groups by A. V. Kamaev

“…The open prospective study included 104 patients of three groups: children (6—11 years, n=38), adolescents (14—17 years, n = 35) and adults (25 — 50 years, n = 31). …”
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The Association between Addiction to Online Games and Students’ Academic Engagement: Determining the Mediating Role of Executive Function by Masoud Soltani Nazarlou, Mohammadagha Delavarpour, Seyed Musa Tabatabaee

“…This study aimed to investigate the correlation between online gaming addiction and academic engagement with the mediating role of executive functions among secondary school students.Methods: The present cross-sectional study included all secondary high school students in Tehran, Iran in the academic year of 2023-2024. …”
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Safety, tolerability, and efficacy outcomes of the Investigation of Levetiracetam in Alzheimer's disease (ILiAD) study: a pilot, double‐blind placebo‐controlled crossover trial... by Arjune Sen, Sofia Toniolo, Xin You Tai, Mary Akinola, Mkael Symmonds, Sergio Mura, Joanne Galloway, Angela Hallam, Jane Y. C. Chan, Ivan Koychev, Chris Butler, John Geddes, Gabriel Davis Jones, Younes Tabi, Raquel Maio, Eleni Frangou, Sharon Love, Sian Thompson, Rohan Van Der Putt, Sanjay G. Manohar, Rupert McShane, Masud Husain

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Comparison Of Frontalis Sling With Or Without Tarsal Fixation Sutures For Severe Ptosis With Poor Levator Function by Asima Rafique, Muhammad Shaheer, Ummara Rasheed

“…Ten Patients above 10 years of age and having levator muscle function of less than 4mm were selected by probability consecutive sampling. …”
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