Evaluation of abdominal compression band for pediatric postural tachycardia syndrome: a crossover study by Ginroku Yamawake, Seiji Yoshida, Hidetaka Tanaka, Yusuke Kurooka, Atsuko Kubo, Yoshitaka Ota, Midori Mizutani, Akira Ashida

“…Standing symptoms, hemodynamics (blood pressure, heart rate [HR], cardiac index [CI], stroke volume [SV], and total peripheral resistance [TPR]), and cardiovascular autonomic function were assessed by spectrum analysis during standing tests. …”
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Differential effects of obesity and hypertension on brain structure and cognitive ability: A subgroup analysis from nested study by Sneha Ravichandran, Dilip Shettigar, Sathya Sabina Muthu, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Hari Prakash Palanisamy, K N Shivashankar, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, M G Ramesh Babu, K Vaishali, Winniecia Dkhar, Shruthi P Poovitha, Leena R. David, Shovan Saha, Krishna Yerraguntla, Suresh Sukumar

“…Background: Obesity and hypertension are widespread health issues associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive function, especially in individuals who lead sedentary lifestyles. …”
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Associations Between Fundamental Movement Skills, Muscular Fitness, Self-Perception and Physical Activity in Primary School Students by Andrew Sortwell, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Aron Murphy, Michael Newton, Gregory Hine, Ben Piggott

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Analysis of the Relationship Between Assimilate Production and Allocation and the Formation of Rice Quality by Jianming Tu, Fengting Wen, Feitong Li, Tingting Chen, Baohua Feng, Jie Xiong, Guanfu Fu, Yebo Qin, Wenting Wang

“…With the resolution of basic food security issues in China in recent years, the demand for high-quality rice has been steadily increasing. …”
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Prognostic value of matrix metalloproteinases and transforming growth factor – β in kidney cancer by A. I. Tarasenko, A. N. Rossolovskiy, O. L. Berezinets, A. B. Bucharskaya, S. S. Pakhomiy, A. O. Efimova, G. N. Maslyakova

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Biomechanical analysis of limits of stability using computerized posturography: correlations with functional mobility in elderly individuals with hip osteoarthritis – a cross-secti... by Khalid A. Alahmari, Ravi Shankar Reddy

“…BackgroundHip osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that predominantly affects the elderly, causing significant morbidity due to joint pain, stiffness, and loss of function. This study aimed to assess the limits of stability (LOS) using computerized posturography and evaluate the correlations with functional mobility in elderly individuals with hip OA.MethodsThis cross-sectional study included elderly individuals aged 65 years and above with a clinical diagnosis of hip OA and age-matched asymptomatic controls. …”
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Monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio as biomarker for cardiovascular health and cognitive function in the elderly diabetic and nondiabetic population: a case–control study by Christina S. Ragheb, Manal Roshdy El Masry, Mohamed Elbasel, Mai Galal, Ahmed Rabiee

“…Results The study included 100 participants, 50 with type 2 diabetes and 50 nondiabetic, with a mean age of 67 years. Significant negative correlations were found between MHR and the 3MS test (r: − 0.353, p = 0.012) and (r: − 0.170, p = 0.238) and between carotid femoral PWV and the 3MS test in diabetics and in nondiabetics (r: − 0.453, p = 0.001) in both groups, suggesting a potential link between MHR and cognitive impairment. …”
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Relationship between renal function and prognosis of Chinese proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients undergoing the first vitrectomy: protocol for a prospective cohort study by Chunyan Lei, Meixia Zhang, Keren Zhang, Tiancong Chang, Qibo Ran

“…Introduction China has the largest number of adults with diabetes aged 20–79 years (116.4 million) in 2019. Due to the socioeconomic condition or a lack of awareness of diabetic complications, many adults with diabetes have proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) or renal function impairment at their first visit to the clinic for a sudden loss of vision, and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is required for their treatment. …”
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Study of Influence of Various Methods of Intraoperative Keratoprotection on Morphological and Functional State of Ocular Surface System in Early Period after Phacoemulsification i... by S. V. Tonkonogiy, O. V. Kolenko, A. V. Vasiliev

“…Purpose: to study the effect of various methods of intraoperative keratoprotection on morphological and functional state of ocularsurface system (OSS) in early period after phacoemulsification (PE) in senile cataract (SC). …”
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A feasibility study on the use of cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation to improve affected arm function in people in the chronic stage of a stroke by Maureen Ahiatsi, Guillaume Léonard, Eléonor Riesco, Marie-Claude Girard, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…The effects of CN-NINM + exercise on motor function were evaluated by changes in arm motor function, measured using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), and functional performance, evaluated through the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), following a 4-week arm strengthening program (60 min, 3 sessions/week) combined with CN-NINM (tongue stimulation, 20 min at a comfortable intensity). …”
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Study of Influence of Various Methods of Intraoperative Keratoprotection in Phacoemulsification of Senile Cataract on Morphological and Functional State of Ocular Surface Structure... by S. V. Tonkonogiy, О. V. Kolenko, A. V. Vasiliev

“…The lowest indicator of Schirmer I test was detected in the 1st group a month after the operation. …”
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHILD AND PARENT REPORTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: ASSOCIATIONS WITH FUNCTIONAL DOMAINS, PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH, AND THE IMPACT OF SOCIODEM... by Alma Glinac, Vesna Bratovčić, Esma Ahmedović, Nejra Bukvić, Amna Delić

“…Socioeconomic status was determined using the Hollingshead index, and statistical analysis—descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Spearman’s correlation)—was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 25. …”
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Longitudinal analysis of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis using enhanced resolution-computed tomography images: unveiling patterns in lung structure, function, and clinical correlation... by Ngan-Khanh Chau, Ngan-Khanh Chau, Eun-Kee Park, Sanghun Choi

“…RationalePneumoconiosis, caused by prolonged exposure to mineral dust, leads to progressive structural and functional lung alterations. Quantitative computed tomography (qCT) has emerged as a critical tool for assessing these changes, yet there is limited research on the longitudinal patterns in pneumoconiosis patients.MethodsThis study examined a cohort of 31 former coal workers with pneumoconiosis over a 1-year period. …”
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Three-Dimensional Digital Evaluation of Maxillary Arch Asymmetry in Paediatric Orthodontic Patients with Functional Posterior Crossbite: A Retrospective Case-Control Study by Ingrid Tonni, Laura Gilberti, Maria Luisa Garo, Laura Laffranchi, Maria Grazia Piancino, Domenico Dalessandri

“…The aim of this study was to assess the maxillary arch asymmetry in paediatric subjects with functional posterior crossbite. Linear widths and depths of maxillary hemi-arches were measured in crossbite patients (29 girls, 14 boys; mean age: 9.49 ± 1.22 years) and in a control group (26 girls, 18 boys; mean age: 9.35 ± 0.70 years) without crossbite. …”
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Effects of aquatic exercise compared with land-based exercise on the body composition and function of older adults with sarcopenia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Na Li, Fang Cheng, Jinfeng Yang, Yuanpeng Liao, PeiJie Sun, Weicheng Yang, Jinqi Yang, Jianxin Ran

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of aquatic exercise and land-based exercise on the body composition and function of participants with sarcopenia.Methods and analysis This randomised, controlled, single-blinded trial will enrol 45 participants (≥ 65 years) following the diagnostic criteria set by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. …”
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Kinematics, Kinetics and Muscle Activity Analysis during Single-leg Drop-jump Landing Followed by an Unanticipated Task: Focusing on Differences in Neurocognitive Function by Satoshi Shibata, Masahiro Takemura, Shumpei Miyakawa

“…Surface electromyography data from key muscles were analyzed 50ms before and after IC. Independent t-tests were used to compare the effects of different neurocognitive function on the measurement items. …”
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Early maladaptive schemas, coping strategies, and functional impairments in individuals with adjustment disorder during compulsory military service: a comparison with healthy contr... by Tarık Sağlam

“…However, the relationship between EMS, coping strategies, and functional outcomes in AD remains unclear.MethodsThis cross-sectional study, included 113 male participants diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder and 75 healthy male controls, aged between 18 and 40 years. …”
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Benefits of the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global - MIG) in functional priorities of parents of Brazilian children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorde... by Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Vitor Geraldi Haase

“…Pre- and post-intervention data were analyzed using paired t-test. Results Parents established 1,203 functional priorities. …”
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Derivation and external validation of a risk score for clinically important declines in health and function among two longitudinal cohorts of women in the mid-life by Daniel H Solomon, Bernhard Haring, JoAnn E Manson, Rebecca Jackson, Aladdin Shadyab, Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, Kristine Ruppert, Leah Santacroce, Sherri-Ann M Burnett-Bowie, Alicia Colvin, Meryl S LeBoff, Celina I Valencia, Nancy E Avis

“…Objectives Women in mid-life often develop chronic conditions and experience declines in physical health and function. Identifying factors associated with declines provides opportunity for targeted interventions. …”
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Decoding Survival in Elderly Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Prognostic Interplay of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Ejection Fraction, and Renal Function – An Observational Study by Rajpal Prajapati, Abhishek Kapoor, Salini Mukhopadhyay, Arjun Tandon, Soumik Ghosh, Om Shankar

“…LVEF was assessed through echocardiography, and renal function was estimated using the modification of diet in renal disease formula. …”
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