Executive dysfunction in affective disorders: differences in bipolar affective disorder and depressive episode by S. A. Galkin, S. N. Vasilieva, G. G. Simutkin, S. A. Ivanova

“…Computerized Go/ No–go tasks (assessment of inhibitory control and psychomotor functions), the Corsi block-tapping test (assessment of visual and spatial working memory capacities), and the Stroop Color and Word Test (assessment of cognitive flexibility) were used.Results. …”
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Cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiac morphology and function, and cardiovascular risk factors in long-term breast cancer survivors compared with non-cancer controls by Mali Sæter, Sara Hassing Johansen, Kristin Valborg Reinertsen, Lene Thorsen, Kristina Hermann Haugaa, Tormod Skogstad Nilsen, Sebastian Imre Sarvari

“…Abstract Background Although anthracycline-related cardiotoxicity is widely studied, only a limited number of echocardiographic studies have assessed cardiac function in breast cancer survivors (BCSs) beyond ten years from anthracycline treatment, and the knowledge of long-term cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in this population is scarce. …”
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Cytotoxic and Bactericidal Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Green Synthesis Method Using Annona muricata Aqueous Extract and Functionalized with 5-Fluorouracil by María del Carmen Sánchez-Navarro, Claudio Adrian Ruiz-Torres, Nereyda Niño-Martínez, Roberto Sánchez-Sánchez, Gabriel Alejandro Martínez-Castañón, I. DeAlba-Montero, Facundo Ruiz

“…Nanomaterials obtained by green synthesis technologies have been widely studied in recent years owing to constitute cost-effective and environmental-friendly methods. …”
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Machine learning analysis of kinematic movement features during functional tasks to discriminate chronic neck pain patients from asymptomatic controls by Filippo Moggioli, Óscar Rodríguez-López, Elena Bocos-Corredor, Constantino Antonio García, Sonia Liébana, Tomás Pérez-Fernández, Cristina Sánchez, Susan Armijo-Olivo, José Angel Santos-Paz, Aitor Martín-Pintado-Zugasti

“…Fifty-three patients with neck pain (36.27 ± 14.3 years; 14 men and 39 women) and 53 asymptomatic participants (35.43 ± 14.65 years; 32 men and 21 women) completed the study. …”
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Cardiovascular function shows early impairment in asymptomatic adolescents diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus: an ultrasound-derived myocardial work study by Martina Ghirardo, Martina Ghirardo, Irene Cattapan, Irene Cattapan, Jolanda Sabatino, Jolanda Sabatino, Alice Pozza, Alice Pozza, Jennifer Fumanelli, Jennifer Fumanelli, Martina Avesani, Joaquin Gutierrez De Rubalcava Doblas, Carlo Moretti, Biagio Castaldi, Giovanni Di Salvo

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Assessment of functioning using the WHODAS 2.0 among people with myasthenia gravis-associated disability: a nationwide follow-up study by Jia-Pei Hong, Chih-Hong Lee, Chien Tai Hong, Lung Chan, Chen-Chih Chung, Prangthip Charoenpong, Hou-Chang Chiu, Tsan-Hon Liou

“…Results The average follow-up period was three years. At the initial evaluation, younger individuals (< 65 years) generally demonstrated less severe disability across most functional domains, with the exception of social participation. …”
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Comparison of cardiovascular autonomic function and biomarkers between vitamin D insufficient and deficient people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus by Visakamutharasi Murugiah, Pravati Pal, Jaya Prakash Sahoo, Nivedita Nanda, Suryanarayana Bettadpura Shamanna

“…Heart rate variability (HRV), baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and conventional autonomic function tests, 25 (OH) D, oxidative stress parameters and inflammatory markers were measured. …”
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A Comparative Study of Functional and Anatomical Outcomes in Endoscopic versus Microscopic Type I Tympanoplasty for Chronic Otitis Media Mucosal Disease by Malavika Kozhiparambil Sajeevan, Nalakath Kunjimon Bashir, Anwar Sadath Choolakkaparambu Aboobakker, Abdulla Anchukandan

“…This study aims to compare the functional hearing outcomes and anatomical graft uptake following endoscopic versus microscopic type I tympanoplasty. …”
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Analysis of body composition, functionality and muscle-specific strength of older women with obesity, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity: a cross-sectional study by Leonardo Augusto da Costa Teixeira, Luana Aparecida Soares, Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca, Gabriele Teixeira Gonçalves, Jousielle Márcia dos Santos, Ângela Alves Viegas, Adriana Netto Parentoni, Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda

“…One hundred and fifty-six older women (± 74 years) were evaluated for body composition using Dual X-ray Absorptiometry, handgrip strength with a Jamar dynamometer and functional performance using gait speed and timed up and go tests. …”
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Effectiveness of Home-Based Stretching and Strengthening Training for Improving Flexibility, Strength, and Physical Function in Older Adults with Leg Tightness and/or Suspected Sar... by Pornpimol Muanjai, Sirawee Chaovalit, Nongnuch Luangpon, Wirasinee Srijunto, Pongrung Chancharoen, Juntip Namsawang, Piyapong Prasertsri, Sigitas Kamandulis, Tomas Venckunas, Orachorn Boonla

“…Background/Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of flexibility or strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, strength, muscle architecture, and functional performance in older adults with leg tightness and/or suspected sarcopenia. …”
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Applying Unbiased, Functional Criteria Allows Selection of Novel Cyclic Peptides for Effective Targeted Drug Delivery to Malignant Prostate Cancer Cells by Anna Cohen, Maysoon Kashkoosh, Vipin Sharma, Akash Panja, Sagi A. Shpitzer, Shay Golan, Andrii Bazylevich, Gary Gellerman, Galia Luboshits, Michael A. Firer

“…Peptides from the internalized clones were then subjected to a panel of biochemical and functional tests that led to the selection of several peptide candidates. …”
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Impact of Long‐Term Fasting on Skeletal Muscle: Structure, Energy Metabolism and Function Using 31P/1H MRS and MRI by Antoine Naëgel, Magalie Viallon, Hélène Ratiney, Thu Nguyen, Benjamin Leporq, Djahid Kennouche, Thomas Grenier, Franziska Grundler, Robin Mesnage, Jean‐Michel Guy, Robin Schultze, Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, Pierre Croisille

“…Dynamic 31P‐MRS, quantitative MRI, maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) measurements and exercise testing (VO2peak) were repeated throughout the protocol. …”
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Case Report: A homozygous selenocysteine insertion sequence-binding protein 2 (SECISBP2) gene mutation in a pediatric patient by Lina Almohammadi, Lama Alsayel, Mohammad Aljumaa, Raghad Alhuthil, Afaf Alsagheir, Afaf Alsagheir

“…We present the case of a 3-year-old Saudi female who was referred for genetic testing due to poor growth, developmental abnormalities, and notable facial dysmorphism. …”
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Laparoscopic transposition for crossing vessels (vascular hitch) in pure extrinsic pelvic-ureteric junction obstruction: a successful case report of a 2-year-old infant with horses... by Satoshi Ieiri, Kouji Nagata

“…Case presentation A 2-year-old boy was prenatally diagnosed with left multicystic dysplastic kidney (MDCK) and right hydronephrosis and received a definitive diagnosis after birth. …”
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Physical fitness and level of physical activity in adult patients with Marfan syndrome by Madelene Nordeborn, Nanna Brandt, Åsa Cider, Linda Ashman Kröönström

“…Methods Included were patients with MFS aged ≥ 18 years, registered in the physiotherapy registry at the Adult Congenital Heart Disease unit of Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra who had completed at least one physical fitness test. …”
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Neutralising and Non-neutralising Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2: Role during Infection and in the Evolution of Antigenic structure by S. K. Pylaeva, A. A. Sinyugina, L. I. Kozlovskaya, E. A. Artamonova, A. A. Erovichenkov, R. F. Sayfullin, I. V. Gordeychuk, A. A Ishmukhametov

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A Prospective Study for the Assessment of Frailty in Elderly Chronic Kidney Disease Patients by Narinder Pal Singh, Mohd Qasim Khan, Pankaj Nand Choudhary, Anish Kumar Gupta, Shaurya Kaul

“…Most of the participants belonged to the age groups of 60–70 years with a mean age of 68.8 ± 5.90 years and 67.99 ± 5.93 years in case and control groups, respectively. …”
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Effects of multiple training modalities in patients with Alzheimer&amp;rsquo;s disease: a pilot study by Tai SY, Hsu CL, Huang SW, Ma TC, Hsieh WC, Yang YH

“…Keywords: multiple training modalities, Alzheimer&amp;rsquo;s disease, quality of life, cognitive function, caregivers&amp;rsquo; burden…”
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Topographic-mediated climate-NPP relationships in subtropical mountain heterogeneity units by Jingbai Zhang, Youcun Liu, David Labat, Jian Zhang, Zuolun Xie, Jianan Guo

“…The study employs Mann–Kendall trend test, Convergent Cross Mapping analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, and Geographical Detectors. …”
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Impact of Aging and Low Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties of Low-Cost Seismic Isolator Prototypes by Isabel C. Velasco-Cuervo, Erika D. Lemos-Micolta, Ingrid E. Madera-Sierra, Manuel Alejandro Rojas-Manzano, Mario F. Muñoz-Velez, Orlando Cundumí, Edwin Patino, Manuel Salmeron-Becerra, Shirley J. Dyke, Mirian Velay-Lizancos

“…Nevertheless, both isolator types maintained functional performance after aging, supporting their applicability in regions with moderate thermal variations. …”
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