Analysis of Respiratory System Functional Parameters at Different Time Points after COVID-19 by O. I. Savushkina, E. S. Muravieva, S. N. Avdeev, I. Ts. Kulagina, M. M. Malashenko, A. A. Zaytsev

“…The following parameters were analyzed: demographic data, data from chest computed tomography during the acute period of the disease (CTmax), parameters of pulmonary function tests (PFT) – spirometry, body plethysmography and diffusion test. …”
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The cerebral correlates of set-shifting: an fMRI study of the trail making test by Moll Jorge, Oliveira-Souza Ricardo de, Moll Fernanda Tovar, Bramati Ivanei Edson, Andreiuolo Pedro Angelo

“…The trail making test (TMT) pertains to a family of tests that tap the ability to alternate between cognitive categories. …”
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Clinical and Instrumental Evaluation of Vestibular Function Before and After Cochlear Implantation in Adults by Pasqualina Maria Picciotti, Tiziana Di Cesare, Daniela Rodolico, Walter Di Nardo, Jacopo Galli

“…The dizziness handicap inventory (DHI), the video head impulse test (VHIT), the caloric test, and dynamic posturography (DP) were used to study the vestibular function and balance before and one month after CI. …”
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The Impact of Power Training on Muscle Power, Physical Performance, and Physical Functioning in Older Adults: A Descriptive Case Series by El Hadouchi M, Kiers H, Veenhof C, Van Dieën J

“…Primary outcomes were categorized according to ICF health domains: within the function domain, muscle power was measured with a Power Squat Test and a Lifting Test; within the activities domain, physical performance was assessed using the Star Agility Run and Timed Up-and-Go Test; and within the participation domain, physical functioning was assessed using a patient-specific complaints questionnaire. …”
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Effect of Low dose Isotretinoin on Lipid Profile and Liver enzymes in Acne Patients: A Cross Sectional Study by Ayush Jha, Rima Shrestha, Anupa Khadka, Ashmita Wagle

“…Conclusion: Our study has highlighted the significant alterations that occur in liver function tests and lipid profiles in patients on isotretinoin therapy. …”
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Effect of Low dose Isotretinoin on Lipid Profile and Liver enzymes in Acne Patients: A Cross Sectional Study by Ayush Jha, Rima Shrestha, Anupa Khadka, Ashmita Wagle

“…Conclusion: Our study has highlighted the significant alterations that occur in liver function tests and lipid profiles in patients on isotretinoin therapy. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Missing Data Handling Methods on the Detection of Differential Item Functioning by Hüseyin Selvi, Devrim Özdemir Alıcı

“…In this regard, on the data acquired from 1046candidates who entered to Foreign National Student Exam (FNSE) held in year2016 by Mersin University (MEU) and answered Basic Skills subtest, usingdifferent missing data handling methods, differential item functioning analyseswith Mantel Haenszel, Standardization and Likelihood Ratio Test methods areperformed. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Missing Data Handling Methods on the Detection of Differential Item Functioning by Hüseyin Selvi, Devrim Ozdemir Alıcı

“…In this regard, on the data acquired from 1046 candidates who entered to Foreign National Student Exam (FNSE) held in year 2016 by Mersin University (MEU) and answered Basic Skills subtest, using different missing data handling methods, differential item functioning analyses with Mantel Haenszel, Standardization and Likelihood Ratio Test methods are performed. …”
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Effect of pulmonary function on cardiorespiratory condition, mobility, and balance in people aged over 50 years: a cross-sectional study by Valdirene Tenório da Costa Alegria, Roberta Munhoz Manzano, Alexandre Ricardo Pepe Ambrozin

“…ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the effect of static pulmonary function variables on cardiorespiratory condition, mobility, and balance in people aged over 50 years, as well as the effect of mobility and balance on three stress tests in the same sample. …”
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Correlation Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Severity of Asthma by Abdul-Razzaq Hassan Alkaaby, Ammar Jabbar Majeed, Sadiq J. Ali Almuhana, Sabah Ali Jaber Alhelu

“…Methodology: In this study fifty patients with persistent asthma includes 19 males and 31 females their ages range between (17 – 66) years For all those patients, full history and complete physical examination have been done, then after, the patients subjected to pulmonary function test. …”
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Effects of Visual Impairment on Quality of Life in Children Aged 3-7 Years by Bonifacio Buño II, MD, Andrea Kristina Monzon-Pajarillo, MD

“…The Filipino version of the Children’s Visual Function Questionnaire (CVFQ3plus), an instrument that measures the impact of visual impairment on the QoL of children aged 3-7 years and their families, was used. …”
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APPLICATION OF OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION METHODS FOR MASTICATORY FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH MANDIBULAR OVERDENTURES by R.R. Bratus-Hrynkiv, A.Yu. Kordiiak

“…In the globe dental practice, static and dynamic chewing tests are still considered to be the main methods of masticatory function assessment. …”
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Reliability of digitally instructed self-reported 30-second chair stand test for lower extremity function by Leif E. Dahlberg, Oscar Karlsson, Paulina Sirard, L Stefan Lohmander, Ali Kiadaliri

“…Objective: The 30-s Chair Stand Test (30s CST), a valid and reliable test evaluating lower extremity physical function, has been integrated into a digital eHealth program. …”
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Effect of Eight Weeks of 11+ Training on Functional Movement Screening Test Scores in Female Futsal Players by Akram Kiani Sheikhabadi, Reza Mahdavinejad, Nader Rahnma

“…Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of an 8-week 11+ exercise program on seven test scores of Functional Movement Screening (FMS) in female futsal players. …”
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EFFECT OF CAFFEINE INTAKE AND ITS DURATION OF ACTION ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. by Boyana Krishna Chaitanya, M. Srinivasulu, Dr. V. Jyothi, Vinay Kumar Sayeli

“…Background Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant with bronchodilatory effects that may influence pulmonary function. This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of caffeine intake and its duration of action on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in healthy adults. …”
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Correlation Between Liver Function Test and Severity of Dengue Fever at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Rawalpindi by Waleed Ur Rehman, Muhammad Zafar Ali, Abdul Rehman Arshad, Muhammad Iqbal, Nauman Karim, Muttahar Abbas, Zubair Ahmed

“…Objective: To evaluate the correlation between changes in serum liver function tests and the severity of dengue fever. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. …”
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Cardiac troponin and increased mortality risk among individuals with restrictive spirometric pattern on lung function testing by Sara Johansson, Petra Sandin, Lenita Lindgren, Nicholas L Mills, Linnea Hedman, Helena Backman, Ulf Nilsson

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Lower extremity functional performance tests and their measurement properties in athletes: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Lee Herrington, James Martin, Rosalyn Cooke, Andy Soundy

“…Objective To identify functional performance tests (FPTs) with potential to identify athletes at risk of lower extremity injury (LEI) and assess their measurement properties.Design Systematic review conducted in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Sports Science guidance.Data sources Two-stage systematic search of Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and SPORTDiscus databases from inception to 24 November 2023, supplemented by hand searching of reference lists, key journals and grey literature.Eligibility criteria Search 1 identified FPT predicting LEI in athletes aged >16 years competing at elite, pre-elite or collegiate levels and feasible in the field. …”
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Interrater reliability of the modified Tinkertoy test: A validation study in schizophrenia and control groups by Yasuhisa Nakamura, Reiko Miyamoto, Akihiro Koreki, Sachiko Anamizu, Masaru Mimura

“…This study aimed to evaluate the interrater reliability of the modified Tinkertoy test (m‐TTT), a neuropsychological tool designed to assess these functions, particularly in individuals with schizophrenia. …”
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Ischemia during exercise stress testing, an indication of coronary vasomotor dysfunction? by Diantha J.M. Schipaanboord, Tijn P.J. Jansen, Luuk Scherpenhuijzen, Caïa Crooijmans, Aukelien C. Dimitriu-Leen, Pim van der Harst, Tim P. van de Hoef, René van Es, Hester M. den Ruijter, Peter Damman, N. Charlotte Onland-Moret, Suzette E. Elias-Smale

“…Methods: We included patients who underwent coronary function testing (CFT) in the Radboud University Medical Center. …”
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