Prevalence of renal dysfunction and its influence on functional capacity in elderly patients with stable chronic heart failure by Stanojević Dragana, Apostolović Svetlana, Janković-Tomašević Ružica, Šalinger-Martinović Sonja, Pavlović Milan, Živković Milan, Božinović Nenad, Kutlešić-Kurtović Dušanka

“…The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGRF) was determined by the abbreviated Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD2) formula, and patients were categorized using the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) classification system. Functional capacity was determined by the 6 minute walking test (6MWT). …”
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The Effect of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and Riboside on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Konstantinos Prokopidis, Frank Moriarty, Gülistan Bahat, Joseph McLean, David D. Church, Harnish P. Patel

“…Conclusions Current evidence does not support NMN and NR supplementation for preserving muscle mass and function in adults with mean age of over 60 years. …”
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Feasibility and effectiveness of telemedicine for adult patients with congenital heart disease: A one-year single-center experience-based studySummary table by Nunzia Borrelli, Nicola Grimaldi, Flavia Fusco, Antonio Orlando, Michela Palma, Maria Cristina Boccia, Sabrina Bassolino, Anna Iervolino, Berardo Sarubbi

“…We assessed changes in hospital admission days and related costs, patient satisfaction, and functional parameters, including 6-min walk test distance, vital signs, and echocardiographic ejection fraction. …”
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Application of GUHA data mining method in cohort data to explore paths associated with premature death: a 29-year follow-up study by Lily Nosraty, Esko Turunen, Saila Kyrönlahti, Clas-Håkan Nygård, Prakash KC, Subas Neupane

“…Seven single factors and 67 sets of criteria (paths) were statistically significantly associated with premature mortality, passing the one-sided Fisher test. Single predicates of premature death included smoking, consuming alcohol a few times a month or once a week, poor self-rated fitness, incompetence to work and poor assured workability in two years’ time, and diseases causing work disability. …”
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Biological maturation determines the beneficial effects of high-intensity functional training on cardiorespiratory fitness in male adolescents by Jarosław Domaradzki, Cristian Alvarez, Rafał Szafraniec, Dawid Koźlenia

“…Those who matured earliest (MO > 3.59 years after APHV) benefited more from HIFT intervention than biologically younger, independent of CA (improvement by 194.7 ± 151.5 m in the CRF test). …”
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Impact of splenectomy on prognosis in lymphoma with splenic involvement by Li Li, Mengqi Xiong, Lulu Wang, Lixia Zhu, Kui Zhao, Lijun Wang, Jingsong He, Xiujin Ye

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Bone mineral density in comparison to anthropometric parameters and level of gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy by Zvekić-Svorcan Jelena, Stojšić Mirjana, Krasnik Rastislava, Nenadov Nataša, Demeši-Drljan Čila, Mikov Aleksandra, Radovanov Maja

“…This cross-sectional pilot study included 23 children with CP, aged 6 to 17 years, in whom the gross motor function level was estimated according to the Gross motor function classification system- expanded and revised (GMFCS-E&R), while the anthropometric parameters were established in relation to the developmental charts for healthy children as well as those pertaining to children with CP. …”
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Endothelial dysfunction markers in young patients with silent arterial hypertension by S. D. Mayanskaya, A. R. Antonov, A. A. Popova, E. N. Berezikova, E. B. Luksha, I. I. Volkova

“…In 52 male patients (mean age 19,2 years) with Stage I arterial hypertension (risk 0), endothelial function was assessed by Doppler ultrasound of brachial artery at rest, as well as during reactive hyperemia and nitroglycerine tests. …”
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Long-term impact of Diabetes Prevention Program interventions on walking endurance by Medha N. Munshi, Elizabeth M. Venditti, Ashley H. Tjaden, William C. Knowler, Edward J. Boyko, Roeland J. W. Middelbeek, José A. Luchsinger, Christine G. Lee, Helen P. Hazuda, Marcel E. Salive, Sharon L. Edelstein, Thomas W. Storer

“…ObjectivesType 2 diabetes (T2D) and prediabetes are associated with poor walking endurance, a marker of physical function. We aimed to examine the long-term effects of metformin or intensive lifestyle intervention in adults at high risk of T2D on their 6-min walk test (6MWT) performance.MethodsParticipants were randomized in the 3-year Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to one of the three groups: lifestyle intervention, metformin, or placebo, and were subsequently followed in the DPP Outcomes Study. …”
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Does body expression improve children’s attention and impulse control development? An ecological intervention in physical education by Josune Rodriguez-Negro

“…Keywords: Cognitive function; physical activity; primary education; drama; impulsivity. …”
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Lactational exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate remains a potential risk in brain function of middle-aged male mice by Ayane Ninomiya, Izuki Amano, Hiraku Suzuki, Yuki Fujiwara, Asahi Haijima, Noriyuki Koibuchi

“…The present study investigated the effects of lactational PFOS exposure on cognitive function using one-year-old mice. Dams were exposed to PFOS (1 mg/kg body weight) through lactation by gavage. …”
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Woodchip-filled trenches: A solution to enhance urban water infiltration capacity? by P. Louis, L. Delgado-Gonzalez, L. Lassabatère, S. Czarnes, J. Aubert, A. Imig, R. Clément

“…In summary, the presence of woodchips in infiltration trenches improves the soil hydraulic conductivity at saturation for systems that have been in use for 5 to 10 years. These findings underscore the potential of woodchips in sustainable urban water management in order to enhance the functionality and efficiency of drainage materials by means of limiting the clogging effect.…”
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Development and validation of an earphone-based system to measure short physical performance battery in older adults by Hyeob Choi, Sunghwan Ji, Jinkyuk Kim, Chang Keun Jung, Jaehyung Shin, Yun Jeong Baek, Heyjin Kim, Eun Young Kim, Dae Young Kim, Jae-Young Lim

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Evaluating the construct validity and test-retest reliability of the Orthotic Patient-Reported Outcomes-Mobility (OPRO-M) short forms in lower limb orthosis users. by Geoffrey S Balkman, Phillip M Stevens, Eric L Weber, Alyssa M Bamer, Rana Salem, Bretta L Fylstra, Sara J Morgan, Brian J Hafner

“…Participants were administered four self-report instruments (OPRO-M, Orthotic and Prosthetic Users Survey - Lower Extremity Functional Status, Lower Extremity Functional Scale, and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System - Physical Function) and three performance-based instruments (10-meter Walk Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Two-Minute Walk Test) during an in-person assessment. …”
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Acute myasthenia caused by lithium: a case report by Jiashu Yao, Ruihuan Ye, Xihao Mao, Mingmin Jin, Mingmin Jin, Rong Yan, Rong Yan, Yuedi Shen, Ning Dai, Wei Chen

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THE IMPACT DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RELEASE DEVICE FOR MICRO-SATELLITE by LI Biao, ZHANG ShiLong, WU Jun, WANG DaPeng, LI DongDong

“…With the development of Micro-satellite,the number of satellites launched every year in the world is gradually increasing. As a key technology in micro-satellite,the release device is required as simple and reliable,without the production of redundancy. …”
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Time to replace the oral glucose tolerance test for cystic fibrosis related diabetes first-step screening? Establishing glycemic tools relevant to cystic fibrosis by Mathew P. Estey, Shelby Sissons, Heather Sharpe, Michelle Doll-Shankaruk, Dan Beriault, Julie Gilmour, Kathleen Lee, Winnie Leung, Michael D. Parkins, Bradley S. Quon, Elizabeth Tullis, Jie Zheng, Grace Y. Lam

“…Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is the current gold standard test to screen for CFRD, which is associated with reduced lung function and body mass index (BMI). …”
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Serum myostatin level is a positive predictor of endothelial function measured by digital thermal monitoring of vascular reactivity in kidney transplantation patients by Hsiu-Hsien Lin, Ching-Chun Ho, Yen-Cheng Chen, Guan-Jin Ho, Bang-Gee Hsu, Ming-Che Lee

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Association of Age With Lower Urinary Tract Function in Adult Men Presenting for Urodynamics: A Database Analysis by Sanjay Sinha, Lavina Matai

“…Where appropriate, correction for multiple hypothesis testing was applied. Results: A total of 1596 men (range 18 to 91 years, median 51.0 years; IQR 34 to 64 years) were eligible. …”
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Oxidative status evaluation in elite karate athletes during training process by Pešić Snežana, Jakovljević Vladimir, Čubrilo Dejan, Živković Vladimir, Jorga Vladimir, Mujović Vujadin, Stojimirović Biljana

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