Application of Lipidomics in the Researches of Food Quality by Haolei HAN, Guangqin LIAO, Yuxuan WU, Houru LI, Yongzhong QIAN, Jing QIU

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Correlation of Dance Functional Status with Lower Limb Flexibility, Power and Dynamic Balance in Recreational Ballet Dancers – A Cross-Sectional Study by Priyanka Kumbhar, Neetu Mahapatra

“…Lower limb flexibility was assessed using the sit and reach test, ankle flexibility, and straddle in supine tests, while power and dynamic balance were evaluated through vertical jump tests and Y balance tests. …”
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Еprosartan therapy effectiveness in arterial hypertension patients after stroke or transient ischemic attack by Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, A. M. Urinsky, R. L. Kuznetsov, S. V. Belonosova, I. B. Ryzhikova, I. D. Bondarenko, O. V. Patrikhalkina

“…Mean age in Group I was 62,2±7,8 years, in Group II – 59,8±6,7 years; AH duration - 9,5±3,5 and 9,8±3,2 years, respectively. …”
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Sarcopenia in older patients with osteoarthritis of large joints by Yu. A. Safonova, E. G. Zotkin

“…Muscle strength was measured by hand dynamometer, muscle function was determined by the results of a brief set of physical activity tests (short physical performance battery – SPP). …”
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Psychosocial and behavioral factors linked to low oral health related quality of life in young Chinese temporomandibular disorder patients by Adrian Ujin Yap, Yunhao Zheng, Ming Yang, Tiqian Liu, Yijun Li, Yi Liu, Xueman Zhou, Xin Xiong

“…Youths aged 15 to 24 years were enrolled at a tertiary dental hospital. …”
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Relationship between working hours and power of attention, memory, fatigue, depression and self-efficacy one year after diagnosis of clinically isolated syndrome and relapsing remi... by Peter Joseph Jongen, Keith Wesnes, Björn van Geel, Paul Pop, Evert Sanders, Hans Schrijver, Leo H Visser, H Jacobus Gilhuis, Ludovicus G Sinnige, Augustina M Brands, COGNISEC Study Group

“…Patients were assessed on the CDR System, a set of automated tests of cognitive function, which yielded scores for Power of Attention (ms), Continuity of Attention (#), Working Memory (SI), Episodic Memory (#) and Speed of Memory (ms). …”
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A Convolutional Neural Network for Coastal Classification Based on ALOS and NOAA Satellite Data by Kinh Bac Dang, Van Bao Dang, Quang Thanh Bui, Van Vuong Nguyen, Thi Phuong Nga Pham, Van Liem Ngo

“…Eight hundred coastal samples representing eight types of coasts taken along the coastline in Vietnam were used for training and testing various ConvNets. As a result, three ConvNet models using three different optimizer functions were developed with the accuracies of about 98% and low values of the loss function. …”
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The significant impact of meconium ileus on clinical outcomes among Brazilian individuals with cystic fibrosis—a retrospective analysis of a patient registryResearch in context by Luiz Vicente Ribeiro F. da Silva-Filho, Gianluca Belchior, Angela Tavares Paes, Nicole Costa Soriano Freire, Cintia Steinhaus, Matias Epifanio, Adriana S.C. Knabben, Adriana Goya, Alberto A. Vergara, Albin E. Augustin, Ana Cristina C.F. Fonseca, Antonio F. Ribeiro, Bruna Ziegler, Bruno P. Pessoa, Carlos A. Riedi, Claudia Castro-e-Silva, Claudia M. Gonçalves, Cleyde M.A. Nakaie, Constantino G.B. Cartaxo, Daniela S.P. Borgli, Daniela G. Meneses, Daniele M.T. Ferrao, Dayse V. Oliveira, Debora C. Chong-e-Silva, Denise M.C. Haidar, Edna L.S. Souza, Eduardo Piacentini-Filho, Elenara F.A. Procianoy, Elizabet V. Guimarães, Elizabeth P.S. Silva, Evalto M. Araujo-Filho, Fabiola V. Adde, Fernanda B.S. Malini, Flavia F. Fernandes, Francyelly W. Yamamoto, Gilberto B. Fischer, Glaunir M. Foletto, Izabela Sad, Jocemara Gurmini, Katharina V.N. Moura, Katia I. Oliveira, Lais R. Mota, Leonardo A. Pinto, Liana S. Coelho, Lilian C.F. Andries, Lorenna J.A. Prado, Luciana F. Velloso-Monte, Lusmaia D.C. Costa, Mara R.F. Figueiredo, Marcela D. De-Sillos, Marcelo B. Fuccio, Marcelo T. Rodrigues, Maria A.C.A. Sousa, Maria Angelica Santana, Maria E.S.A. Moreira, Maria F.B.H. Perez, Maria I.M. Fernandes, Mariane G.M. Canan, Marina M. Gonçalves, Marina P. Nishi, Marta C. Duarte, Murilo C.A. Britto, Neiva Damaceno, Patricia G.M. Bezerra, Paulo C. Kussek, Paulo T.R. Dalcin, Paulo J.C. Marostica, Raphael F.J. Oliveira, Roberta C.N.C. Melotti, Rosangela V. Garcia, Samia Rached, Silvia O.T. Tanaka, Sonia E.L. Valente, Sonia M. Chiba, Suzana F.O. Melo, Tania W. Folescu, Tiago N. Veras, Valeria C. Martins, Vera M. Dantas, Virginia A.F. Castro

“…The occurrence of MI was associated with an earlier diagnosis of CF but a lower mean Z score for weight (−0·32, 95% CI −0·46 to −0·18, p < 0·0001) and height (−0·28 95% CI −0·40 to −0·15, p < 0·0001). Lung function was significantly lower among those affected by MI (reduction of −4·3% 95% CI −8·0 to −0·5, p = 0·028) up to the age of 18 years. …”
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A digital and nurse-led support intervention, first year after prostate cancer treatment: a single-arm feasibility study in a Swedish primary care setting by Nazmije Kelmendi, Ann Langius-Eklöf, Marina Taloyan, Kay Sundberg, Åsa Craftman, Marie Nilsson

“…The significant role of primary care in future cancer care is on the agenda. This study aims to test the feasibility of a complex intervention that includes electronic patient-reported outcomes and self-management advice in an app, combined with nurse-led support, in primary care settings during the first year after curative intended prostate cancer treatment. …”
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Long-term benefits of a tailored strength training intervention on arm function in chronic stroke survivors: a follow-up study by Marie-Hélène Milot, Stephania Palimeris, Yavuz Shahzad, Hélène Corriveau, François Tremblay, Marie-Hélène Boudrias

“…Objective: We showed that a tailored strengthening intervention based on the size of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in the affected arm was effective in improving function in chronic stroke survivors. Here, we investigated whether the short-term gains in arm function were maintained at 1-year follow-up. …”
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Exercise Therapy Using the Lumbar-Type Hybrid Assistive Limb Ameliorates Locomotive Function after Lumbar Fusion Surgery in an Elderly Patient by Yoshihiro Yasunaga, Kousei Miura, Masao Koda, Toru Funayama, Hiroshi Takahashi, Hiroshi Noguchi, Kentaro Mataki, Tomoyuki Asada, Keiji Wada, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Masashi Yamazaki

“…The HAL training was safely conducted every day for 12 weeks without adverse event. Timed up and go test (TUG), 1-minute sit to stand test (1MSTS), one-leg stand test (OLST), and Berg balance scale (BBS) were assessed as locomotive function measurement. …”
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A Bayesian analysis of birth pulse effects on the probability of detecting Ebola virus in fruit bats by Pleydell, David R.J., Ndong Bass, Innocent, Mba Djondzo, Flaubert Auguste, Meta Djomsi, Dowbiss, Kouanfack, Charles, Peeters, Martine, Cappelle, Julien

“…This raises questions such as (1) what can we actually learn from ebolavirus serology tests performed without positive controls? (2) are current PCR tests sufficiently sensitive? …”
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Sarcopenia and impairment in global cognitive, delayed memory, and olfactory function, among community-dwelling adults, in Jakarta, Indonesia: Active aging study by Yvonne Suzy Handajani, Elisabeth Schröder Butterfill, Antoninus Hengky, Sagita Pratiwi Sugiyono, Vincent Lamadong, Yuda Turana

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Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study by Tina Thakrar, Abhishek Kumar, Catharina Göthberg, Anastasios Grigoriadis

“…Material methods: Fourteen participants (mean age ±S D: 70 ± 3.8) undergoing major oral rehabilitation involving the restoration of a minimum of eight teeth were recruited in the study. Jaw function limitations scores (JFLS), oral health-impact profile (OHIP), and nutritional status were measured at different time points during, six months, and one year after the rehabilitation procedures. …”
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A perioperative nursing care protocol for patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type II or type III undergoing spinal surgery: a 4-year experience in 24 patients by Gaoyang Li, Kexin Xu, Di Liu, Nan Wu, Terry Jianguo Zhang, Yaping Chen

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Does syndesmotic fixation technique impact complication rates and functional outcomes measured by PROMIS scores following operative repair of ankle fractures? by Steven M. Hadley, Rachel Bergman, John J. Peabody, Sarah J. Westvold, Ryan Filler, Muhammad Mutawakkil, Milap Patel, Anish R. Kadakia

“…This study investigates which repair technique, transyndesmotic screws, Suture Button (SB), and suture tape augmentation (STA), results in fewest complications and best functional outcomes measured by Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computerized adaptive tests (CATs) of physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI). …”
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Effect of Post-Acute Kidney Injury Use of Renin-Angiotensin Inhibitors on Long-term Mortality and Major Adverse Kidney Events: A 5-year Retrospective Observational Cohort Study by Byorn W.L. Tan, Bryce W.Q. Tan, K. Akalya, Wei-Zhen Hong, Yi Da, Sanmay Low, Wan-Ying Ng, Horng-Ruey Chua

“…In this 5-year study of 3,289 patients with AKI, we found that although patients experienced a transient decrease in kidney function following early ACEi/ARB initiation after their kidney injury, long-term kidney function trajectory and survival in these patients were similar to patients without early ACEi/ARB use. …”
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Does Syndesmotic Fixation Technique Impact Complication Rates and Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Operative Repair of Ankle Fractures? by Steven Hadley BA, Rachel Bergman MD, John Peabody MD, Sarah Westvold MPH, Ryan Filler MD, Milap Patel DO, Anish Kadakia MD

“…This study aims to determine which repair technique results in the fewest complications and best functional outcomes as measured by Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computerized adaptive tests (CATs) of physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI). …”
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Longitudinal Trends in the Incidence of Hyperactive Delirium and Its Causes of Change After Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Disease: A Population‐Based Study of 7250 Surgical Patie... by Bang‐Lin Xie, Li‐Zhong Nie, Biao Zhong, Jun Xiong, Miao Nie, Qiu‐Xiao Ai, Dong Yang

“…According to the incidence rate of hyper‐postoperative delirium within 11 years, the trend test is divided into three groups: S1 upward trend (2011–2014), S2 downward trend (2015–2016) and S3 upward trend (2016–2021). …”
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Efficacy of ankle Kinesio taping on balance and functional performance in obese female collegiate students: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial by Nesma M. Allam, Hadaya Mosaad Eladl, Dalia Mahmoud Abdelmonem Elsherbini, Moaz Abulfaraj, Moneer E. Almadani, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Mohamed A. Eladl, Nermine Nosseir, Reda Jamjoom

“…KT was applied to the dominant leg in both groups for 6 weeks.Outcome measuresThe primary outcome was static balance, which was measured using the single-leg stance test (SLST). The secondary outcomes were dynamic balance, assessed using the Biodex Balance System (BBS), and functional performance, which was assessed using the single-leg vertical jump test (SLVJT) and single-leg hop test (SLHT). …”
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