Study on the stability and accuracy of the new Booster portable cardiopulmonary function meter by Hezhang Yun, Hezhang Yun, Wenbo Zhang, Chen Yu, Chen Yu, Qiang Li, Yafeng Song

“…This study aims to assess the reliability and accuracy of a novel portable cardiopulmonary function meter, “Booster,” developed by our research group, across various exercise intensities and modalities. …”
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Effect of vitamin D status and vitamin D supplementation on immune function and prevention of acute respiratory tract infections in dark-skinned individuals: a systematic review an... by Abigail R Bournot, Andrea L Darling, Ian D Givens, Julie A Lovegrove, Susan A Lanham-New, Kathryn H Hart

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The abnormally increased functional connectivity of the locus coeruleus in migraine without aura patients by Bangli Shen, Jinming Cheng, Xi Zhang, Xiaoyuan Wu, Zhihong Wang, Xiaozheng Liu

“…General linear model were used to compare whether there were differences in LC brain networks between the two groups. We also utilized logistic regression to explore the role of LC functional networks in the clinical diagnosis of MwoA. …”
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The effects of vivifrail-based multicomponent training on physical and cognitive function in frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiping Chen, Haojie Liu, Haojie Zhao, Jiawei Yao, Yanyu Lu

“…Vivifrail-based multicomponent training showed significant beneficial effects on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) (SMD = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.50, 1.30; P < 0.001; I2 = 88.1%), grip strength (SMD = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.37, 0.87; P < 0.001; I2 = 68.9%), and cognitive function (SMD = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.34, 0.86; P < 0.001; I2 = 56.9%) compared to the usual care group. …”
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Analysis of stress distribution in different lateral occlusion patterns of All-on-4 fixed denture: A three-dimensional finite element study by WU Zhengmin, ZHANG Yong, YANG Ying, ZHANG Fangming

Subjects: “…|all-on-4|occlusion|group function occlusion|canine protected occlusion|finite element analysis…”
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The Comparison of Tarara functional tests scores in males with and without genu valgum and genu varum malalignment by Fahimeh Rahmani, mehdi khaleghi tazji, Amir Letafatkar

“…Then, participants performed Tarara 16-step functional tests. Data were analyzed by approachs Descriptive Statistics and ANOVA and Tukey HSD. …”
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Functional outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis during various proceduresof anti-inflammatory therapy by Natalya Vladimirovna Chichasova, S A Vladimirov, G R Imametdinova, E V Igolkina, E L Nasonov

“…Objective. To study the functional outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 1, 3, 5, and 8 years after use of various procedures of anti-inflammatory therapy. …”
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Examination of cardiovascular function variables in tooth extraction under local anesthesia by Životić-Vanović Mirjana, Marjanović Marjan

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Effects of different dialysis methods on cardiac structure and function of uremic patients by HUANG Ya-qing, YU Guo-qing, WANG Qiang, LIN Qiang, ZHUANG Yong-ze

“…Objective To investigate the influence of different dialysis methods on cardiac structure and function in patients with uremia,and to study the related influencing factors.Methods The patients(n=63)who had received dialysis in Nanjing General Hospital of Fuzhou Military from 2012 to 2015 were selected and divided into peritoneal dialysis(PD)group(n=32)and hemodialysis(HD)group(n=31).The cardiac ultrasound examination was performed before and after dialysis in both two groups.The general information,as well as echocardiography indexes including IVST,LVWPT,LVDd,LAD and LVEF was collected.The left ventricular mass index(LVMI) was calculated.The differences between the groups before and after dialysis were compared,and the related influencing factors were analyzed.Results The general information of two groups had no significant difference.After dialysis the urine volume in PD group was greater than in HD group,but there was no significant difference before the dialysis.There was no significant difference between the two groups in cardiac indexes before dialysis.After dialysis,the LVMI in two groups was significantly increased than before dialysis(P<0.05).LVMI,IVST and LVWPT were significantly increased in HD group as compared with those in PD group.LVMI was positively related with systolic blood pressure(r=0.382,P<0.05),and negatively with hemoglobin,LDL and residual urine volume(r=-0.303,-0.253,-0.4;P<0.05 or P<0.01,respectively).Conclusions Dialysis can affect the cardiac structure and function in patients with uremia,and HD may be grater,which may be related to residual renal function,blood pressure,anemia,LDL and other factors.This reminded us that we should early prevent and improve the cardiac function in dialysis patients.…”
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Sexual Functioning in Females with OCD: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study by Nirupama Jaiswal, Adarsh Tripathi, Bandna Gupta, Shweta Singh

“…Aim: To study and compare sexual functioning in females among three groups viz. drug naïve symptomatic OCD cases (Group 1), OCD patients receiving pharmacological treatment, and in remission (Group 2), and age-matched healthy controls (Group 3). …”
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Study on occurrence law of sulfur in high-sulfur coal with different particle sizes and densities by Yulong YANG, Fei GAO, Yunming ZHANG

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Suitability Assessment of Adina cordifolia Stem Fibers as Reinforcement in Polymer Composites by P. Senthamaraikannan, M. Prithiviraj, Indran Suyambulingam, K. Vinoth Kumar, Vijaykumar Guna, R. Kumar

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The Patterns and Environmental Factors of Diversity, Co-Occurrence Networks, and Assembly Processes of Protistan Communities in Bulk Soils of Forests by Bing Yang, Lin Wu, Zhisong Yang, Zhihe Zhang, Wanju Feng, Weichao Zheng, Chi Xu

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Effects of different training modes on hemodynamics and vascular endothelial function in young obese adults by Wang Tianyang, Zhou Huayi, He Hui, Tang Chi

“…Abstract Comparing the effects of 8 weeks of aerobic (AE) and resistance exercise (RE) on cardiovascular function in obese young adults. Exploring the mechanisms of resistance exercise on cardiovascular function. 44 subjects (22.4 ± 2.7 years, female/male: 26/18) were randomly divided into the AE and RE group. …”
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Changes in topological organization of functional PET brain network with normal aging. by Zhiliang Liu, Lining Ke, Huafeng Liu, Wenhua Huang, Zhenghui Hu

“…Here, we constructed functional brain networks composed of 90 regions in younger (mean age 36.5 years) and older (mean age 56.3 years) age groups with PET data. 113 younger and 110 older healthy individuals were separately selected for two age groups, from a physical examination database. …”
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Functionalized melanin for enhanced energy storage in aqueous and ionic liquid electrolytes by Noah Al-Shamery, Florian Heppner, Carsten Dosche, Simon Morgenschweis, Thomas Bredow, Gunther Wittstock, Pooi See Lee

“…In this study, the influence of functional groups of different polarity and their steric effects (tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) groups giving “Mel-Boc” and nitro groups giving “Mel-NO2”) on the electrochemical properties of eumelanin in Zn coin cell devices is discussed. …”
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Effect of Optimum Motor Relearning Programme on Hand Function of Stroke Patients by Jie CHEN, Fuchun WU, Guoqing MO, Debiao YU

“…Objective:To study the effect of optimum motor relearning programme (OMRP) on hand function of stroke patients with hemiplegia.Methods:56 stroke patients were divided into treatment group and control group by a random number table, and 28 patients in each group. …”
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Functional and structural kidney alterations associated with fertility drug administration in rats by Ibtihal Kadhim Mazyed, Fatima Aziz Mahdi Al-badry

“…This study aimed to evaluate renal changes in structure and function following infertility drug administration. …”
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Sensory and Motor Function, Pain, and Health Status in Children with Arthrogryposis and Myelomeningocele by Åsa Bartonek, Marie Eriksson

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Sexual function, depression, and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome by Amir Keshavarzi, Seyed Saman Talebi, Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Alireza Soltanian, Saman Torkashvand

“…Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, often accompanied by depression and sexual dysfunction. …”
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