Improving the cognitive functions in the middle-aged patients with essential arterial hypertension after the treatment with amlodipine/valsartan single-pill combination by O. D. Ostroumova, E. V. Borisova, A. I. Kochetkov, T. M. Ostroumova, O. V. Bondarec

“…Age-matched healthy people with normal BP (n=20, mean age 45.4±5.1years) represented a control group. In all participants cognitive functions were evaluated by 5 different tests at baseline and at the end of follow-up: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA); Trail Making test (part A and part B), Stroop Color and Word Test; verbal fluency test; 10-item word list learning task. …”
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Does Deltoid Ligament Repair Reduce Complications and Improve Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Ankle Fracture Surgery? by Steven M. Hadley BA, Rachel Bergman MD, John J. Peabody MD, Sarah J. Westvold MPH, Ryan Filler MD, Milap Patel DO, Anish R. Kadakia MD

“…This study aims to determine whether DR reduces complications and improves outcomes measured by Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computerized adaptive tests (CATs) of physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI). …”
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Validation of the unique OUES scale (ΔV02, VE slope) in functional reserve assessment of cardiorespiratory system for Iranian children by Akbar Sazvar, Farzad Nazem

“…Results showed that, OUES index has a high validity for evaluating the performance of children's cardiorespiratory functional reserve (R2 = 0.90, SEE=292.2). A Significant relationship between the QUES amp;VO2max indices at different times of GXT during maximal aerobic test was obtained (R = 0.81- 0.95, p lt;. 001). …”
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Sotorasib Is Not Effective in a KRAS‐Mutated Patient With Brain Metastases From Lung Adenocarcinoma due to Multiple Gene Co‐Mutations by Takayuki Suetsugu, Kentaro Tsuruzono, Masashi Hatanaka, Akihiro Yamaguchi, Hajime Yonezawa, Tadashi Umehara, Keiko Mizuno, Kentaro Tanaka, Naohiko Seki, Hiromasa Inoue

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Associations of cystatin C with incident chronic kidney disease and all-cause mortality in patients with normal glucose tolerance and prediabetes by Guan-Hong Lin, Ching-Heng Lin, Jun-Sing Wang

“…We measured their cystatin C levels, and all patients’ renal function and survival status were followed until March 2023. …”
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing assisted in the successful treatment of pneumonia caused by Talaromyces marneffei in an immunocompetent patient by Ling-Yan Ye, Xu-Ling Zhao, Jia-Jia Qin, Jian Lin

“…The infection of T. marneffei was quickly determined by alveolar lavage under bedside bronchoscope and mNGS test. Results: Patient’s condition improved rapidly after voriconazole treatment, and he was evaluated as a HIV-negative case of T. marneffei infection with normal immune function. …”
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The effect of 8 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training on postural control, functional performance and quality of life in healthy elderly men by Raeid Rashid, Morteza Sadeghi, Mohammad Almasoodi

“…Static balance (by functional reach test), dynamic balance (by time-up and go test), functional performance (by Berge test), and quality of life (by Leiden-Padua (LEIPAD e questionnaire) were measured before and after training. …”
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Effectiveness of Protein-enriched oral nutritional supplements on muscle function in middle-aged and elderly women: A randomized controlled trial by Minji Kang, Hyunkyung Rho, Minhui Kim, Miji Lee, Yunsook Lim, Jinmann Chon, Hyunjung Lim

“…Results: Sixty-four participants (33 in the test group, 31 in the placebo group; mean ± SD age, [test] 63.06 ± 5.51 years, [placebo] 63.29 ± 3.28 years, p = 0.839) completed the 12-week protocol. …”
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Comparative evaluation of oral premedication with clonidine and metoprolol on surgical field conditions and intraoperative hemodynamics during functional endoscopic sinus surgery by Udita Naithani, Priya Verma, Riyaz K. Ahamed, Santosh Choudhary, Vandana Gakkhar, Gayatri Deshpande

“…Categorical, continuous, and ordinal data were compared using Chi-square test, t-test, and Mann–Whitney test, respectively. …”
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Links Between Executive Functions and Decoding Skills in a Semitransparent Orthography: A Longitudinal Study from Kindergarten to First Grade by Marisa G. Filipe, Tânia Carneiro, Sónia Frota

“…EF performance was evaluated during kindergarten using nonverbal performance-based tests, and decoding skills were assessed one year later in first grade through a pseudoword reading task. …”
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms and specific cognitive domains in mild cognitive impairment by Lucas Luchesi Barnes, Lucas Francisco Botequio Mella, Francisca Daniele Ferreira Lopes, Amilton dos Santos Junior, Paulo Dalgalarrondo

“…Results: Participants with NPS had lower education and worse performance in attention tests and executive functions. Psychotic symptoms were correlated with deficits in visuospatial functions; irritability and agitation with inattention and deficit of inhibitory control; and depression with inattention. …”
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Sensory acceptability of chocolate with inulin by Terezija GOLOB, Elizabeta MIČOVIĆ, Jasna BERTONCELJ, Mojca JAMNIK

“…It was stated that questioners were aware of the nutritional quality of functional foods. Consumer test using 7-point hedonic scale to assess the preference was performed with 65 children aged between 11 and 13 years. …”
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Teleneuropsychology: Reliability and Acceptance in Memory Assessment by Mariana Varandas, Filipa Ribeiro

“…Results: There were no significant differences between scores on the Logical Memory Test. However, higher scores were found in the online condition for the Paired Associate Learning Test. …”
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Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation Combined with Locomotor Training Improves Functional Outcomes in a Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study by Darryn Atkinson, Kristen Barta, Fabian Bizama, Hazel Anderson, Sheila Brose, Dimitry G Sayenko

“…Assessments including the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), 10-m walk test (10 MWT), and Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) were performed, while spatiotemporal gait parameters were assessed using the Zeno Walkway^®. …”
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A patient-centered view of symptoms, functional impact, and priorities in post-COVID-19 syndrome: cross-sectional results from the Québec Action Post-COVID cohort by Nancy E. Mayo, Marie-Josée Brouillette, Emilia Liana Falcone, Lesley K. Fellows

“…Fatigue was most frequent. Effects on function and quality of life were moderate to severe and had already persisted for a year or more in the majority. …”
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Investigating hip muscles function in subtrochanteric fracture stabilized with dynamic condyle screw versus proximal femoral nail anti-rotation by Seyed Mehdi Hosseini Khameneh, Sona Bonakdar, Fatemeh Abbasi, Amirhossein Salmannezhad, Amin Alizadeh, Morteza Gholipour

“…Aims and objectives: Weakness of the abductor muscles in subtrochanteric fractures is often overlooked, leading to decreased patient function. The aim of this study was to compare the results of abductor muscles function in subtrochanteric fracture stabilized with dynamic condyle screw (DCS) versus proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA). …”
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Leukocyte phagocytic activity in patients with rheumatoid artritis during vaccination with pneumococcal vaccine by M. P. Kostinov, Bairma Ts. Batozhargalova, I. V. Bisheva, E. A. Kurbatova, A. D. Shmitko, G. V. Lukina, D. A. Murtazalieva, S. A. Skhodova, D. A. Blagovidov

“…At the time of inclusion in the study, and during control visits 3 months and 12 months later, leukocyte phagocytic activity and NBT test were carried out. Results. Before the study, patients had minor quantitative and functional changes in leukocyte phagocytic activity and a decrease in the reserve capacity of oxygen-dependent bactericidal activity. …”
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Investigating the Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale in Children with Higher Gross Motor Function Cerebral Palsy by Maryam Torabian

“…Background and Objectives: This study investigates the reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the Fullerton advanced balance scale in children with higher gross motor function cerebral palsy. Methods: A total of 56 children with cerebral palsy (6.59 ± 1.84 years) were diagnosed with level I or II adhering to the gross motor function classification system and 56 healthy children who matched them with age and gender contributed to this cross-sectional study. …”
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Cognitive impact and brain structural changes in long COVID patients: a cross-sectional MRI study two years post infection in a cohort from Argentina by Sol A. Cataldo, Andrea Micciulli, Laura Margulis, Melina Cibeyra, Sabrina Defeo, Silvina G. Horovitz, Analía Martino, Raul Melano, Milagros Mena, Francisco Parisi, Diego Santoro, Florencia Sarmiento, Martin A. Belzunce

“…Conclusions This study highlights the enduring impact of long COVID on quality of life and physical activity, with specific brain structural changes identified two years post-infection. Although cognitive tests did not show clear impairment, the observed brain atrophy and significant reduction in quality of life emphasize the need for comprehensive interventions and further longitudinal studies to understand the long-term effects of long COVID on cognition and brain health.…”
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Mildronate effectiveness in post-hospital rehabilitation of patients with myocardial infarction by V. P. Mikhin, O. N. Koltsova

“…The follow-up period was 1 year. EC was assessed using veloergometry (VEM) and 6-minute walk test (6MWT). …”
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