Executive function performance in high and low medication adherent patients with euthymic bipolar i disorder: a comparative study by Mona Rahimi Chahooei, Komeil Zahedi Tajrishi, Ghazaleh Zargarinejad, Amir Shabani

“…Patients completed the Medication Adherence Rating Scale, along with a series of executive function tests including Go/No-Go, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, and Iowa Gambling Task. …”
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Pupil size as a biomarker of cognitive (dys)functions: Toward a physiologically informed screening of mental states by Serena Castellotti, Elisa Castaldi, Elvio Blini, Roberto Arrighi

“…The objective assessment of cognitive processes is of critical importance to understanding the mechanisms underlying various mental functions and dysfunctions. In recent years, the technological innovations related to the eye-tracking industry made the time right to organically integrate pupillometry in the assessment of cognitive profiles. …”
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Genome-wide joint meta-analysis of SNP and SNP-by-smoking interaction identifies novel loci for pulmonary function. by Dana B Hancock, María Soler Artigas, Sina A Gharib, Amanda Henry, Ani Manichaikul, Adaikalavan Ramasamy, Daan W Loth, Medea Imboden, Beate Koch, Wendy L McArdle, Albert V Smith, Joanna Smolonska, Akshay Sood, Wenbo Tang, Jemma B Wilk, Guangju Zhai, Jing Hua Zhao, Hugues Aschard, Kristin M Burkart, Ivan Curjuric, Mark Eijgelsheim, Paul Elliott, Xiangjun Gu, Tamara B Harris, Christer Janson, Georg Homuth, Pirro G Hysi, Jason Z Liu, Laura R Loehr, Kurt Lohman, Ruth J F Loos, Alisa K Manning, Kristin D Marciante, Ma'en Obeidat, Dirkje S Postma, Melinda C Aldrich, Guy G Brusselle, Ting-hsu Chen, Gudny Eiriksdottir, Nora Franceschini, Joachim Heinrich, Jerome I Rotter, Cisca Wijmenga, O Dale Williams, Amy R Bentley, Albert Hofman, Cathy C Laurie, Thomas Lumley, Alanna C Morrison, Bonnie R Joubert, Fernando Rivadeneira, David J Couper, Stephen B Kritchevsky, Yongmei Liu, Matthias Wjst, Louise V Wain, Judith M Vonk, André G Uitterlinden, Thierry Rochat, Stephen S Rich, Bruce M Psaty, George T O'Connor, Kari E North, Daniel B Mirel, Bernd Meibohm, Lenore J Launer, Kay-Tee Khaw, Anna-Liisa Hartikainen, Christopher J Hammond, Sven Gläser, Jonathan Marchini, Peter Kraft, Nicholas J Wareham, Henry Völzke, Bruno H C Stricker, Timothy D Spector, Nicole M Probst-Hensch, Deborah Jarvis, Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin, Susan R Heckbert, Vilmundur Gudnason, H Marike Boezen, R Graham Barr, Patricia A Cassano, David P Strachan, Myriam Fornage, Ian P Hall, Josée Dupuis, Martin D Tobin, Stephanie J London

“…Given that cigarette smoking adversely affects pulmonary function, we conducted genome-wide joint meta-analyses (JMA) of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and SNP-by-smoking (ever-smoking or pack-years) associations on FEV(1) and FEV(1)/FVC across 19 studies (total N = 50,047). …”
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Endothelial function, systemic inflammation and cardiac hemodynamics in different age patients with post infarction chronic heart failure. by Zabida Abdunaser A.M.

“…Standard laboratory blood tests for erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, haematological parameters, lipid profile, glucose, renal and liver function tests, echocardiographic examination, endothelial function estimation were performed. …”
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Efficacy of neck-mounted lazy holder for smartphones on cervical pain and function in patients with non-specific neck pain by Omnia Mohamed Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Ragia Mohamed Kamel, Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelhay

“…Abstract Background Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is characterized by pain, stiffness, functional limitation impacting overall quality of life. …”
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Association between monocyte to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and thyroid function: a cross-sectional study by Lingling Zeng, Suyun Yang

“…Weighted multivariate linear regression models, subgroup analyses, interaction tests, smoothed curve fitting, and threshold effects were used to investigate the associations of the MHR with thyroid function. …”
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Size-dependent functional response of the round goby Neogobius melanostomus; implications for more accurate impact potential calculation by Pavel Franta, Radek Gebauer, Lukáš Veselý, Natalia Z. Szydłowska, Bořek Drozd

“…The IP of the N. melanostomus population five years post-invasion can be accurately calculated based on the FR of medium-sized fish.…”
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δ-Catenin is genetically and biologically associated with cortical cataract and future Alzheimer-related structural and functional brain changes. by Gyungah Jun, Juliet A Moncaster, Carolina Koutras, Sudha Seshadri, Jacqueline Buros, Ann C McKee, Georges Levesque, Philip A Wolf, Peter St George-Hyslop, Lee E Goldstein, Lindsay A Farrer

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Influence of L-tryptophan use on the dynamics of cognitive functions in the complex therapy of delayed psycho-speech development in children by V. M. Polyakov, L. V. Rychkova, T. A. Belogorova, V. I. Mikhnovich, O. V. Bugun, O. N. Berdina, Zh. V. Prokhorova, T. A. Teterina, L. N. Lebedeva, L. I. Lebedeva

“…Control patients have taken standard therapy only. Psychodiagnostic tests at the entrance and exit of patients from this study was carried out for evaluation the dynamics of cognitive functions. …”
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Low birth weight associations with cardiac structure and function in adults after arterial switch for transposition of the great arteries by Art Schuermans, Béatrice Santens, Jef Van den Eynde, Xander Jacquemyn, Roel L.F. Van der Palen, Michael C. Honigberg, Alexander Van De Bruaene, Piet Claus, Jan Bogaert, Werner Budts

“…All patients underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging at rest and during exercise. …”
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Cognitive, Behavioral, and Learning Profiles of Children with Above-Average Cognitive Functioning: Insights from an Italian Clinical Sample by Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo, Valentina Arcangeli, Valentina Delle Donne, Giulia Settimi, Valentina Massaroni, Angelica Marfoli, Monia Pellizzari, Ida Turrini, Elisa Marconi, Laura Monti, Federica Moriconi, Delfina Janiri, Gabriele Sani, Eugenio Maria Mercuri

“…Comparative and correlational analyses were performed across age, gender, and functional domains. A correction for multiple testing was applied using the Benjamini–Hochberg procedure. …”
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Neural mechanisms of spatial navigation in ASD and TD children: insights from EEG microstate and functional connectivity analysis by Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Yao Wang, Jianing Wang, Chong Lu, Chong Lu, Chong Lu, Chong Lu, Chong Lu

“…EEG microstates and functional connectivity (FC) are useful tools for investigating these differences. …”
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Functional performance of patients with stroke during inpatient rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of home and access visits by Melissa J. Krauss, Emily Somerville, Callista Poiter, Rebecca M. Bollinger, Brianna M. Holden, Gabrielle Blenden, Danielle Kretzer, Susan L. Stark

“…Abstract Background Home visits prior to inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) discharge allow occupational therapists to observe functional abilities among patients with stroke and address barriers that impact daily activities at home. …”
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Kidney function is associated with plasma ATN biomarkers among Hispanics/Latinos: SOL-INCA and HCHS/SOL results by Natasha Z. Anita, Wassim Tarraf, Sayaka Kuwayama, Freddie Márquez, Charles DeCarli, Bharat Thyagarajan, Nora Franceschini, James P. Lash, Tanya Johns, Kevin A. González, Martha Daviglus, Haibo Zhou, Ariana M. Stickel, Frank J. Penedo, Tatjana Rundek, Doug Galasko, Hector M. González

“…SOL-INCA aimed to examine the neurocognitive decline of middle-aged and older Hispanic/Latino adults, and the inclusion criteria were the age of 50-years and older by Visit 2 and completion of battery of neurocognitive tests at Visit 1. …”
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Features of indicators of the cardiovascular system and psychophysiological parameters in medical students during the period of examination session and seminars lessons by O. N. Pavlova, A. I. Budaev, S. I. Pavlenko, A. M. Kovalyov, E. V. Makarova-Gorbacheva

“…The subjects heart rate and blood pressure were studied and the values of the index of functional changes, adaptive potential and Robinson's index were calculated. …”
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A systematic review of multicomponent vs. single-component training programs for fall prevention in older adults by Krzysztof Kasicki, Ewa Klimek Piskorz, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Piotr Ceranowicz, Wiesław Błach

“…We narratively synthesized data on functional outcomes (Timed Up and Go [TUG], Star Excursion Bal-ance Test [SEBT], 30-Second Chair Stand [CS-30], gait speed), physiological measures (VO₂max, lean body mass, bone mineral density) and fall incidence rate ratios (IRR).ResultsMulticomponent programs surpassed single-component interventions, producing a ~ 1-s faster TUG, an 8–20% improvement in SEBT reach, and a 55% increase in CS-30 repetitions. …”
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Effect of a tailor-made hydrotherapy on physical functions in patients after unilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty—A feasibility study by Wai-Wang Chau, Mei-Yan Lau, Tsz-Lung Choi, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho

“…The primary outcome was Knee Society Function Score (KFS) measured before surgery, six months, and one year after UKA. …”
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The relationship between attentional control and injury-related biomechanics in young female volleyball players by Ivana Hanzlíková, Karolína Válová, Michal Lehnert, Martin Dvořáček, Elisa Doleželová, Adam Grinberg

“…Both biomechanical risk factors and suboptimal neurocognitive function have been linked to such injuries. The association particularly between attentional control and injury-related biomechanics remains unexplored in young athletes.MethodsFifty female volleyball players aged 7–15 years participated. …”
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Objective criteria for stress reaction phases at various adaptation levels by G. I. Sidorenko, S. M. Komissarova

“…To determine objective criteria for stress reaction phases during psycho-emotional stress (PES), taking into account adaptation reserves of regulatory systems: neuro-autonomic regulation (NAR) and cognitive function (CF). Material and methods. Stress-associated profession representatives were examined (46 businessmen; mean age 44,1±2,32 years), with the control group of healthcare professionals (n=22; mean age 43±1,93 years). …”
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Avaliação neuropsicológica em portadores de epilepsia do lobo temporal Neuropsychological assessment in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy by Alisson N.S. Silva, Vivian M. Andrade, Hélio A. Oliveira

“…We used for functional evaluation: Wechsler adult intelligence and memory scales subtests, verbal fluency and Rivermead behavior memory test. …”
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