Assessing Dynamic Cognitive Function in the Daily Lives of Youths With and Without Type 1 Diabetes: Usability Study by Mary Katherine Ray, Jorie Fleming, Andrew Aschenbrenner, Jason Hassenstab, Brooke Redwine, Carissa Burns, Ana Maria Arbelaez, Mary Ellen Vajravelu, Tamara Hershey

“…However, most studies assess long-term glucose control (eg, years-decades) and cognition at a single time point. …”
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Two decades after the arterial switch operation: stable right ventricular function but reduced exercise capacity by Renée S Joosen, Marielle C van de Veerdonk, Anneloes E Bohte, Tim Takken, Abraham van Wijk, Michael G Dickinson, Gregor J Krings, Michiel Voskuil, Johannes M.P.J. Breur

“…Aortic root dimensions showed no progression during long-term follow-up (diameter: 23±5 mm/m² vs. 20±4 mm/m², p<0.001). 50% (56/111) underwent exercise testing, revealing a VO2peak decline, with 25% (14/56) having reduced VO2peak at mid-term follow-up and 46% (26/56) at long-term follow-up (mean age 21±7years) (p=0.012). …”
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Defining the end of puberty in boys: INSL3 and the acute determinants of adult Leydig-cell functional capacity by Bilal Tulumcu, Richard Ivell, Waleed Alhujaili, Ravinder Anand-Ivell

“…Leydig-cell functional capacity reflects the total number and differentiation status of the Leydig-cell population within an individual and can be assessed by measuring in blood the constitutive Leydig-cell hormone insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3). …”
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation as a primer for rapid improvement in functional neurological disorder: a case series by P Alan Barber, Neil Anderson, Cathy Stinear, Tony Zhang, Benjamin Scrivener, Harry Jordan

“…TMS-primed physiotherapy was used for the first time in three consecutive patients with functional limb weakness and immobility.Results Two women and one man (aged 30–55 years) with severe functional limb weakness such that they were unable to stand or walk independently, with symptom duration between 3 weeks and 7 years, were studied. …”
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Clinical and Functional Characteristics of Subjects with Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap: A Multicentre Study in Vietnam by Sy Duong-Quy, Huong Tran Van, Anh Vo Thi Kim, Quyen Pham Huy, Timothy J. Craig

“…All study subjects underwent clinical examination and biological and functional testing. They were then followed for 6 months to evaluate the response to conventional treatment. …”
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Changes in Respiratory Sensitivity Status of Patients in a Hospital in Shanxi Province Before and After the COVID-19 Epidemic by Dong C, Hu F, Ma Z, Ma X, Zhang L, Li Y, Du X, Feng L, Huo R, Xing Y, Li P, Dong Y, Cheng E, Tian X, Huang M

“…In 2023, the results of pulmonary function tests showed that the positive rate of bronchial provocation/dilatation tests increased (p < 0.001), and the decline in FEV1 during provocation tests became more significant (p < 0.001). …”
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Genomic analyses of new genes and their phenotypic effects reveal rapid evolution of essential functions in Drosophila development. by Shengqian Xia, Nicholas W VanKuren, Chunyan Chen, Li Zhang, Clause Kemkemer, Yi Shao, Hangxing Jia, UnJin Lee, Alexander S Advani, Andrea Gschwend, Maria D Vibranovski, Sidi Chen, Yong E Zhang, Manyuan Long

“…The recent progress in the genome-wide experimental testing of gene effects and improvements in the computational identification of new genes (< 40 million years ago, Mya) open the door to investigate the evolution of gene essentiality with a phylogenetically high resolution. …”
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Relationship between visuospatial episodic memory, processing speed and executive function: are they stable over a lifespan? by Bruna Fulgêncio Dias, Letícia Oliveira Rezende, Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz, Jonas Jardim de Paula

“…We tested the hypothesis that processing speed, executive function and memory are more strongly associated during childhood and old age. …”
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Using an Electronic Goniometer to Assess the Influence of Single-Application Kinesiology Taping on Unstable Shoulder Proprioception and Function by Ewa Bręborowicz, Izabela Olczak, Przemysław Lubiatowski, Piotr Ogrodowicz, Marta Ślęzak, Maciej Bręborowicz, Leszek Romanowski

“…Conversely, KT therapy significantly improved patients’ subjective assessment of shoulder function and stability as measured by the WOSI. <b>Conclusions:</b> The Propriometer goniometer and testing methodology are effective tools for assessing the impact of KT on proprioception in shoulder instability. …”
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Effect of transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation on the functional activity of reciprocal and presynaptic inhibition in healthy subjects by Denis A. Gladchenko, Lyudmila V. Roshchina, Sergey M. Bogdanov, Andrey A. Chelnokov

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Structural and functional state of the skin microcirculation in men with different phenotypes of hypertension of low and moderate cardiovascular risk by A. I. Korolev, V. S. Ososkov, A. A. Fedorovich, M. G. Chashchin, V. A. Dadaeva, A. V. Strelkova, K. V. Omelyanenko, M. A. Mikhailova, A. Y. Gorshkov, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the structural and functional state of skin microcirculation in working-age men with different phenotypes of hypertension (HTN) of low/moderate cardiovascular risk.Material and methods. …”
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Biceps and Triceps Muscle Activation Under Progressive Loads: A Study on Functional Symmetry of the Upper Limbs by Haider Hashim, Saif Ali Mohammed, Bashar Mohammed Ali, Safaa A. Ismaeel, Mohammed Nasir

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Effects of dietary fiber on Chinese children with functional constipation and targeted modification of gut microbiota and related metabolites by Pei Xiao, Ting Song, Xiao Lu Li, Yong Mei Xiao, Rui Xue Wang, Fei Fei Song, Dan Li, Ai Hua Zhang, Ying Wang, Ting Zhang, Ting Zhang

“…BackgroundAlthough dietary fiber is widely recommended for preventing and treating functional constipation (FC), clinical trial evidence remains limited and the efficacy has not been sufficiently tested in children.PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary fiber on FC symptoms, while identifying modulations in gut microbiota and associated metabolic changes.ResultsBetween January 1, 2024, and June 1, 2024, a total of 60 patients diagnosed with FC were enrolled in the study across three centers; however, 54 children completed the study. …”
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Association of player position and functional connectivity alterations in collegiate American football players: an fMRI study by Owen Griffith, Xiaoxiao Bai, Alexa E. Walter, Michael Gay, Jon Kelly, Wayne Sebastianelli, Linda Papa, Semyon Slobounov

“…Second, 10 DMN ROIs were constructed by overlaying an anatomical map over regions of positive correlation from one-sample t-tests of pre-season and post-season. These ROIs, plus the LpCun, were included in linear mix-effect modeling, with position or concussion history as covariates.Results66 players were included (mean age 20.6 years; 100% male; 34 (51.5%) non-speed position players). …”
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A quasi-experimental investigation of scapular stabilization exercises on muscle coordination and functional recovery in scapular dyskinesia by Sneha M, Ramana K, Anahas Perianaika Matharasi A

“…Pre- and post-intervention data were analyzed using paired t-tests. Results: Post-intervention analysis showed significant improvements in scapular position and functional performance, with a statistically significant reduction in SPADI scores (p < 0.001). …”
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Effects of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Lung Function of Healthy Non-Smoking Young Iraqi Subjects by Ali Abdil Razzaq Aldallal, Basim MH. Zwain

“… Background: There is an increasing evidence that vitamin D3 improves lung function in respiratory diseased subjects. Higher plasma vitamin D3 concentrations are also linked to better lung function in several communities. …”
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Effects of floorball and strength training in a real-life setting on health and physical function in older men by Mogens T. Pedersen, Jens Bangsbo

“…BackgroundThere is lacking information about the physiological response when conducting exercise training of older men in a real-life setting.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to examine the effects of floorball and strength training in a real-life setting on health and physical function in older men.MethodsSeventy-six sedentary men aged 72.3 ± 0.6 (means ± SE; range: 63–92) years with a height, body mass and body mass index of 178.9 ± 0.8 cm; 92.1 ± 2.2 kg: 28.7 ± 0.6 kg/m2, respectively, were recruited to floorball (FG, n = 29), strength (SG, n = 38) or bowls (BG, n = 9) training 1 h twice a week in municipal activity centers and senior sport clubs. …”
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Bidirectional Relationship among Cognitive Function, Muscle Mass, and Grip Strength in Older Adults: the BUSAN Study by Du-Ri Kim, Jong-Hwan Park, Ting-Fu Lai, Myung-Jun Shin, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee, Eunsoo Moon, Yeong-Ae Yang

“…Methods A total of 335 participants aged ≥65 years were analyzed. Comprehensive assessments, including body composition measurements, cognitive function evaluations using the Korean version of Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), tablet-based cognitive tests, and grip strength measurements were conducted. …”
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Effect of Imeglimin on mitochondrial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study by Abhishek Satheesan, Janardanan Kumar, Kakithakara Vajravelu Leela, Ria Murugesan

“…Statistical analyses included paired t-tests and mixed models.ResultsThe study included participants with a mean age of 55.6 years (57% male, BMI 28.8 kg/m2). …”
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The effect of physical activity on resilience of Chinese children: the chain mediating effect of executive function and emotional regulation by Yifan Xu, Kai Qi, Shuqiao Meng, Xiaoxiao Dong, Shimeng Wang, Dandan Chen, Aiguo Chen

“…This study aims to examine the relationship between PA and resilience, with a focus on the mediated roles of executive function (EF) and emotion regulation (ER). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 971 primary school students from grades 2 to 6 (mean age = 9.8 years) in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. …”
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