Perioperative change trajectories and predictors of swallowing function and swallowing-related quality of life in patients with oral cancer: a longitudinal observational study by Hong Chen, Furong Chen, Meijun Ou, Lihui Zhu, Guifen Wang, Zhirui Xiao

“…Healthcare providers should pay attention to the swallowing function of perioperative patients with oral cancer, especially those with preoperative nutritional risk, tongue tumour, tracheotomy, age <60 years, and no spouse and the employed patients, and provide available interventions, such as swallowing and nutritional therapy, as early as possible to improve their swallowing function. …”
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Affective disorders: eliminate WArning signs and REstore functioning—AWARE—a randomised controlled multimodule intervention study, presentation of design and intervention by Maj Vinberg, Lars Vedel Kessing, Kamilla Woznica Miskowiak, Ida Seeberg, Rasmus Schwarz, Lone Decker

“…Inclusion requires an objectively rated impaired functioning defined as a score ≥11 according to the Functioning Assessment Short Test. …”
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Clinical Significance of the 5T;12TG Genotype in Pediatric CFSPID: A Retrospective Study by Ana Morales-Tirado, Enrique Blitz-Castro, Saioa Vicente-Santamaría, Carmen Luna-Paredes, Enrique Salcedo-Lobato, Ana Tabares-González, Celia Gascón-Galindo, Simon Boutry, Adelaida Lamas-Ferreiro

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Current understanding of ocular fluid analysis in uveitis by Mariko Shirane, Nobuyo Yawata, Koh-Hei Sonoda

“…Uveitis sometimes causes severe inflammation and significant loss of visual function. However, the cause is unknown in approximately 50% of cases, and the pathogenesis of the disease is also unknown in many cases. …”
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The effect of active video games on pain intensity, joint range of motion, and motor function in children with burns: a randomized clinical trial by Maryam Varzeshi, Kolsoum Deldar, Seyed Hasan Tavousi, Razieh Froutan, Hossein Nezami

“…Abstract Background Burn injuries in children often impair joint mobility and motor function, with concomitant pain often compromising rehabilitation compliance. …”
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CORRELATIONS OF DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ARTERIAL WALL WITH TRADITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN HEALTHY PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT AGE. PART 1 by I. D. Strazhesko, O. N. Tkacheva, D. U. Akasheva, E. V. Dudinskaya, M. V. Agaltsov, A. S. Kruglikova, N. V. Brailova, V. S. Pykhtina, E. V. Plokhova, N. V. Sharashkina, O. Yu. Isaykina, V. A. Vygodin, S. A. Boytsov

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Effects of sodium bicarbonate therapy on cognitive and cerebrovascular function in midlife and older adults with chronic kidney disease: a pilot randomized trial by Fangning Gu, Zhiying You, Nell Hawkins, Rachael Reddin, Rahaf Hamour, Allison Shapiro, Christina Coughlan, Douglas Seals, Seth Furgeson, Angelina Dixon, Kristen L. Nowak, Jessica Kendrick

“…Trials examining the effect of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on cognitive function are lacking. Methods We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study examining the effect of 12 months of NaHCO3 on cognitive function in 34 patients aged 50–80 years with CKD stage 3b-4 (eGFR 15–44 ml/min/1.73m2) with metabolic acidosis (serum bicarbonate level 16–22 mEq/L). …”
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Influence of a structured, 1-year-long dietary intervention regarding body composition and cardiovascular risk (ARCTIC) in coeliac disease: a protocol of a multicentre randomised c... by Zsolt Szakács, Nelli Farkas, Judit Bajor, Nándor Faluhelyi, Krisztina Hagymási, Zsófia Vereczkei, Míra Zsófia Peresztegi, Klára Lemes, Sarolta Dakó, Eszter Dakó, Szilvia Lada, Gábor Szekeres, Gyula Pásztor, Gabriella Pár, Emese Mezősi

“…We planned a randomised controlled trial to test the effect of a group-based, structured, 1-year, advanced dietary education, per the proposal of a Mediterranean diet vs standard of care, regarding the most relevant CV risk factors (eg, metabolic parameters and body composition) in CD patients.Methods and analysis Randomisation will occur after the baseline dietary education and interview in a 1:1 allocation ratio. …”
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CORRELATIONS OF DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ARTERIAL WALL WITH TRADITIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN HEALTHY PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT AGE. PART 2 by I. D. Strazhesko, O. N. Tkacheva, D. U. Akasheva, E. V. Dudinskaya, M. V. Agaltsov, A. S. Kruglikova, N. V. Brailova, V. S. Pykhtina, E. V. Plokhova, N. V. Sharashkina, O. Yu. Isaykina, V. A. Vygodin, S. A. Boytsov

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Impact of Baseline Kidney Function on the Rate of Progressive Kidney Disease After Pregnancy: A Population-Based Cohort Study Research Protocol by Lavanya Bathini, Nivethika Jeyakumar, Jessica Sontrop, Eric McArthur, Yuguang Kang, Bin Luo, Aminu Bello, David Collister, Sofia Ahmed, Padma Kaul, Erik Youngson, Branko Braam, Nir Melamed, Michelle Hladunewich, Amit X. Garg

“…We will present weighted cause-specific hazard ratios (HRs) and cumulative incidence function (CIF) curves for up to 10 years of follow-up for the pregnant and non-pregnant groups stratified by each eGFR category. …”
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PREDICTION SYSTEM FOR THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR PRODUCTION USING ADAPTIVE NEURO-FUZZY INFERENCE SYSTEM by Ahmad Kamsyakawuni, Walidatush Sholihah, Abduh Riski

“…The prediction system for the amount of sugar production is designed to predict the variable  which is the amount of sugar production in the year  using the input variables  (sugarcane harvested area in year ),  (amount of sugarcane in year ),  (average of yield in year ), and  (number of milling days in year ). …”
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Asthma and obesity – A prospective observational study of bariatric surgery’s effect on asthma control by Mariana Bragança, Luís Amaral, Hugo Santos Sousa, Fernando Resende, André Pinho, John Preto, Eduardo Lima da Costa, José Luís Plácido

“…Included subjects will be assessed in terms of asthma control, medication use, lung function and quality of life, before bariatric surgery and after 1 year, during follow-up appointment. …”
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Visual-spatial Search in Patients with Neglect Syndrome: Developing and Validating a Diagnostic Technique by Daria D. Yurina, Victoria A. Propustina, Georgiy K. Stepanov, Nataliya A. Varako, Maria S. Kovyazina, Anatoliy A. Skvortsov, Svetlana A. Vasilyeva, Vadim D. Daminov, Yuri P. Zinchenko

“…This included an assessment of higher mental functions, the implementation of quantitative methods to evaluate neglect syndrome, and the utilization of the “Red Shapes” test. …”
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Results confirming the efficacy of oral L-dopa on cortisol secretion in patients being evaluated for suspected growth hormone deficiency by Tarık Kırkgöz, Sezer Acar, Özlem Nalbantoğlu, Behzat Özkan

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STUDY OF SOME RISK FACTORS SUCH AS THE CAUSE OF MUSCLE IMBALANCE AND LUMBAR PAIN by P. Angelova

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Impact of long-term loquat cultivation on rhizosphere soil characteristics and AMF community structure: implications for fertilizer management by Yu Zhang, Zhenteng Liang, Liangxun Zheng, Xinyang Wang, Hui Chen, Tingying Xu, Ming Tang

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Risk factors for further sick leave among Japanese workers returning to work after an episode of major depressive disorder: a prospective follow-up study over 1 year by Hikaru Hori, Asuka Katsuki, Kiyokazu Atake, Reiji Yoshimura, Jun Nakamura, Bernhard T Baune

“…Adjusted HRs with 95% CIs were calculated using Cox proportional hazard models to examine the risk of further sick leave.Results In the adjusted analysis, we show that Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale scores (HR 0.95; p=0.019), 3-back correct response rate (N-back test) (HR 0.97; p<0.001) and benzodiazepine dosage (diazepam equivalent) (HR1.07; p=0.014) were associated with further episodes of sick leave.Conclusions Poorer social and cognitive functioning, together with higher diazepam dosages, were associated with an increased likelihood of additional sick leave.…”
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The impact of a training curriculum for the tolerance of using (training mask) in some functional indicators for the 400 meters and 800 meters for the junior class by أ.م.د. طارق احمد ميرزا

“… The aim of the study is to prepare a training curriculum using a training mask, to identify the effect of the curriculum prepared in the special endurance and some functional indicators in the 400 m and 800 m range of beginners, as well as to identify the differences in the results of the post tests of the functional indicators between the 400 m and 800 m, The researcher used the experimental method in the comparison method for the two experimental groups to suit the nature of the research. …”
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Balance Improvement and Fall Risk Reduction in Stroke Survivors After Treatment With a Wearable Home-Use Gait Device: Single-Arm Longitudinal Study With 1-Year Follow-Up by Brianne Darcy, Lauren Rashford, David Huizenga, Kyle B Reed, Stacy J M Bamberg

“…All treatment and assessments were overseen by licensed physical therapists. Functional balance was evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) at baseline and 5 posttreatment follow-ups: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment. …”
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Graph theory analysis reveals functional brain network alterations in HIV-associated asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment in virally suppressed homosexual males by Xire Aili, Shuai Han, Juming Ma, Jiaojiao Liu, Wei Wang, Chuanke Hou, Xingyuan Jiang, Haixia Luo, Fan Xu, Ruili Li, Hongjun Li

“…Methods The study included 64 men with ANI (mean age 32.45 years) and 64 healthy controls (HC) (mean age 31.31 years). …”
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