Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment Identification in Illiterate and Low-Educated People: Systematic Review About the Use of Brief Cognitive Screening Tools by Jonathan Adrián Zegarra-Valdivia, Brenda Chino, Kuripacha Tituana, Lina Zapata-Restrepo, María Martha Unaucho, Milton Lopez-Norori, Carmen Paredes-Manrique, Nilton Custodio

“…This review aimed to evaluate cognitive screening tests and domains employed globally to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in low-educated and illiterate older adults. …”
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The relationship between agility and lower extremity strength in female basketball players by Ali Kerim Yılmaz, Soner Akgün, Esra Korkmaz Salkılıç, Berna Anıl, Enes Akdemir, Burcu Aktaş, Emre Karaduman, Menderes Kabadayı

“…Conclusions As a result, we found a negative relationship between agility and lower extremity functional performance tests in female basketball players. …”
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Exercise interventions of ≥8 weeks improve body composition, physical function, metabolism, and inflammation in older adults with stage I sarcopenic obesity: a systematic review an... by Huiting Wei, Huiting Wei, Jiabao Zhang, Jiabao Zhang, Kaiyin Cui, Kaiyin Cui, Hao Su, Hao Su

“…No significant changes in fat mass or muscle mass were found (fat mass, p = 0.19; appendicular skeletal muscle mass, p = 0.88; and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index, p = 0.86). Physical function (grip strength, gait speed, and the timed Up and Go test) improved significantly (p < 0.00001); RT and CE enhanced muscle strength, with RT being superior (MD = 3.43 vs. 2.64 for CE, both p < 0.00001). …”
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Comparative responses to a physical activity program in older adults by Carlos X. Torres-Ramos, Rachel E. Salyer, Isaura M. Castillo-Hernández, Ellen M. Evans

“…The aim of this pilot study was to examine whether sex/gender influences the effects of a 10-week physical activity (PA) intervention on engagement, PA behaviors, muscle capacity, and lower extremity physical function (LEPF) in older adults (OAs). Physically inactive OAs (71.3 ± 4.3 years old; n = 28, 64% female) completed a PA program that included: a twice-weekly supervised exercise class, Facebook engagement, and an unsupervised walking prescription. …”
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Implementation of a routine respiratory follow-up after prematurity less than 32 weeks gestation or below 1,500 g birthweight at preschool age—a two-year experience by Michaela Höck, Anna Zschocke, Ulrike Pupp-Peglow, Carolin Marcher, Barbara Brunner, Maria Schütz, Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer, Elke Griesmaier

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SUBCLINICAL MYOCARDIAL INJURY OF YOUNG PATIENTS WITH TYPE1 DIABETES MELLITUS WITHOUT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE by K. Mahamat, D. A. Medvedev, V. P. Efimova, A. F. Safarova, Z. D. Kobalava

“…Treadmill test was conducted  to all patients  in order to exclude coronary disease. …”
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The effect of a session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on inflammatory factors and flow-mediated dilation in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women by Arsalan Damirchi, Sanaz Shiravi

“…Hormonal changes around and after menopause can affect inflammatory factors such as interleukins and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) as well as vascular function. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of a session of aerobic exercise with moderate intensity on interleukins 6 and 8, TNF-α, as well as vascular function (flow mediated dilation) in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.Materials and methods: In this semi-experimental study, 30 inactive women without any cardiovascular disease participated in the study voluntarily, which were allocated into two equal groups (n=15) of premenopausal women (age, 47.7±1.3 years) and postmenopausal women (age, 56.8±1.5 years). …”
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The impact of the triglyceride-glucose index on the deterioration of kidney function in patients with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: insight from a large cohort study in... by Zhi Shang, Song-Tao Feng, Hui Qian, Zhen-Ling Deng, Yue Wang, Yue-Ming Gao

“…According to the Kaplan-Meier survival curve, the risk of deterioration of kidney function was elevated in the lowest and highest TyG index quartiles (log-rank test, p < 0.0001).Conclusions In individuals with CKM syndrome, a non-linear U-shaped relationship existed between the baseline TyG index and the deterioration of kidney function.…”
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Disentangling the association between cognitive flexibility and anxiety in autistic youth: real-world flexibility versus performance-based task switching by Farah Mahmud, Farah Mahmud, Farah Mahmud, Erin Kang, Rachel G. McDonald, Drew Wallace, Carrie Masia Warner, Carrie Masia Warner

“…Task switching performance was measured using the Trail Making, Verbal Fluency, and Color-Word Interference tests from the Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System, administered to children in a controlled lab setting. …”
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Effects of Eight-Week Single-Set Resistance Training on Muscle Health, Metabolic Profile and Oxidative Stress in Individuals with Cognitive Impairment by Mariana Lopes, Mário C. Marques, Nuno Fonseca, Diogo L. Marques, Célia Nunes, Daniel A. Marinho, Henrique P. Neiva, Mikel Izquierdo, Dulce Esteves, Carla P. Fonseca

“…Resistance training (RT) has emerged as an effective strategy to counteract the deleterious effects of aging, improving metabolic health, and preserving functional capacity. However, the impact of low-volume RT on older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment, remains underexplored. …”
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Do long-lasting insecticidal nets retain their efficacy after three years of usage in Afghanistan? Findings from a study on survivorship, physical integrity, insecticidal activity... by Martijn Vink, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Farooq Sabawoon, Mohammad Sami Nahzat, Abdul Majeed Siddiqi, Mohammad Naseem, Najeebullah Alizoi, Henk D. Schallig, John Bradley, Sarah Moore, Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff

“…Conclusions LLIN survivorship and functional net survival in this setting was excellent, while only a minority of LLINs retained sufficient insecticidal activity after three years of usage. …”
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Impact of life kinetik training on balance, agility, jumping, proprioception, and cognitive function in preadolescent recreational fencing athletes: a randomized controlled trial by Yunus Emre Yarayan, Kadir Keskin, Okan Burçak Çelik, Betül Canbolat Güder, Serkan Kurtipek, Mehdi Aslan, Tarkan Söğüt, Tebessüm Ayyildiz Durhan, Nouf H. Alkhamees, Bodor Bin Sheeha, Abdullah F. Alghannam, Sameer Badri Al-Mhanna, Gerasimos V. Grivas, Alexios Batrakoulis

“…The changes in star balance test performance between the pre-test and post-test for the control group was not statistically significant. …”
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Functional Outcome of Percutaneous K-wiring vs Closed Reduction and Plaster Casting in Treatment of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: A Comparative Study by R Sahaya Jose, M Syed Moosa, N Kattu Bava

“…Thereafter, both groups of patients were regularly followed up at the 9th, 12th, and 24th week, and at 1 year, and their functional outcome was assessed using the DASH score, Lindstrom grading, and Frykman grading. …”
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The impact of war-related traumatic events on the functional psycho-emotional state of student youth in a front-line city: preliminary findings of the study by T.V. Peresypkina, V.G. Nesterenko, K.G. Pomohaibo, T.V. Merkulova

“…Also, the anonymous questionnaire included questions from the «W-A-M» – (well-being, activity, mood) test to assess the main components of the functional psycho-emotional state. …”
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Reliability and Accuracy of Linear Position Transducers During the Bench Press and Back Squat: Implications for Velocity-Based Training by Raynier Montoro-Bombú, Armando Costa, Paulo Malico Sousa, Valter Pinheiro, Pedro Forte, Luis Monteiro, Alex S. Ribeiro, Luis Rama

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Impact of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation on cardiopulmonary function and prognosis in ST elevation myocardial infarction after PCI patients in extremely cold regions by Shenglong Hou, Li Liu, Jing Yao, Qi Zhao, Wei Feng, Qingqing Liu, Mou Zou, Ruoxi Zhang, Hongtao Yin, Huimin Xian

“…The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) measured by echocardiography in CR group were significantly higher than those in non-CR group. The cardiopulmonary test indicators for patients in CR group showed significant improvement over one year, including Power, HR, VCO₂, VO₂, VE, VD/VT, PetCO₂, CHO, CO, and SV, all with statistical significance. …”
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Pulmonary function and comparative SARS-CoV-2 RBD-specific IgG antibody response among the COVID-19 recovered group. by Abu Bakar Siddik, Arman Faisal, Abdullah-Hel-Kafi Khan, Md Meer Mahbubul Alam, Jannatul Nayeem, Umme Kulsum, Sharmin Aktar Mukta, Zannat Kawser, Imrul Hasan, Kasrina Azad, Moajjam Hossain, Sanchita Kar, Nishat Sultana, Md Rabiul Alam, Ahmed Mustafa, Mohammad Tanbir Habib, Edward T Ryan, Firdausi Qadri, Mohammad Rashidul Hassan

“…Notably, antibody titers were negatively correlated with pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters such as Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1). …”
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Intelligence functions disorders in patients with complex partial epilepsy Distúrbios das funções da inteligência em pacientes com epilepsia parcial complexa by Florindo Stella, Jayme Antunes Maciel

“…This test is composed of several subtests that assess specific cognitive functions. …”
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Prediction of the Gross Motor Function Measure-66 in Ambulant Children with Cerebral Palsy Based on Instrumental Gait Analysis Using Machine-Learning Algorithms by Stephanie Gross, Karoline Spiess, Stefanie Steven, Maja Zimmermann, Eckhard Schoenau, Ibrahim Duran

“…The Gross Motor Function Measure-66 (GMFM-66, range of values: 0 to 100 points) is one of the most widely used clinical tests to quantify motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). …”
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Association between lower geriatric nutritional risk index and low cognitive functions in United States older adults: a cross-sectional study by Jiuling Liu, Melysze Deanne Oorloff, Adithya Nadella, Ning Zhou, Min Ye, Yifeng Tang, Yuanwei Wang

“…Weighted multiple logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between GNRI and cognitive function. Interaction and stratified analyses were conducted.ResultsAmong a sample of 2,925 individuals aged 60 years or older, 51.3% were women. …”
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