The renal function in men with hypertension in conditions of purine and carbohydrate metabolism disorders by O. V. Dudko, M. Yu. Kolesnyk

“…To assess the condition of renal function in hypertensive men in conditions of disorders of purine and carbohydrate metabolism Material and methods. 60 male patients (aged from 18 to 65 years) with stage I–II of arterial hypertension (AH) and purine and carbohydrate metabolism disorders were examined. …”
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The Adverse Effects of Thyrotropin Absence on Pancreatic β Cell Function in Mice by Yu Yang, Yu Chen, Jie Chen, Danyu Zhang, Jianhua Wang, Xiaodong Mao, Xiao Wei, Xingjia Li, Xianghua Ma, Chao Liu, Kun Wang

“…We used thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) knockout mice (Tshr-/-) as a model of TSH deletion to study its function in pancreatic β cells. Tshr-/- mice had a similar body weight at birth compared with Tshr+/+ mice, but grew at a significantly slower rate until adulthood with adequate thyroxine supplementation. …”
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THE FUNCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF A CELL-ENGINEERED CONSTRUCT FOR THE REGENERATION OF ARTICULAR CARTILAGE by V. I. Sevastianov, G. A. Dukhina, A. M. Grigoriev, N. V. Perova, L. A. Kirsanova, N. N. Skaletskiy, D. G. Akhaladze, S. V. Gautier

“…The aim of this study is an analysis of the functional effectiveness of a biomedical cell product consisting of a biopolymer microheterogeneous collagen-containing hydrogel (BMCH), human adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hADMSCs), and chondrogenic induction medium in the regeneration of articular cartilage. …”
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Role of visceral adiposity in functional recovery after myocardial infarction in females by Yu. Zhukova, M. Zak

“…Results: At baseline, VAI was significantly higher in the obese group (1.5±0.1 vs. 1.0±0.1, p<0.05). While both groups improved after rehabilitation, patients with higher visceral fat showed lower gains in functional capacity. …”
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Alterations of the Brain Microstructure and Corresponding Functional Connectivity in Early-Blind Adolescents by Zhifeng Zhou, Jinping Xu, Leilei Shi, Xia Liu, Fen Hou, Jingyi Zhou, Jinpei Luo, Qingmao Hu, Hengguo Li

“…Whole-brain voxel-based analyses of diffusion tensor imaging metrics and region-of-interest analyses of resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) were performed to compare patterns of brain microstructure and the corresponding RSFC between the groups. …”
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A structural–functional diagnostic of Mpumalanga’s agricultural education and training system by Tim Fry, Aldo Stroebel, Sarah Cardey

“…Evaluations of AET-supportive innovation structures were coupled with articulations of innovation functions that support transdisciplinary demand articulation, knowledge co-development, and networking. …”
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Yokukansan improves behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia by suppressing dopaminergic function by Takeyoshi K, Kurita M, Nishino S, Teranishi M, Numata Y, Sato T, Okubo Y

“…An improvement in BPSD condition with the intake of yokukansan is suggested to occur through a suppressed dopaminergic function, which is similar to the effect of aripiprazole.Keywords: herbal medicine, MHPG, homovanillic acid, HVA, noradrenaline, BPSD…”
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Functional connectivity in burnout syndrome: a resting-state EEG study by Natalia Afek, Dmytro Harmatiuk, Magda Gawłowska, João Miguel Alves Ferreira, Krystyna Golonka, Sergii Tukaiev, Sergii Tukaiev, Anton Popov, Anton Popov, Tadeusz Marek

“…The results indicate significant differences in brain activity between the burnout and the control groups. The resting-state network of the burnout group is characterized by decreased functional connectivity in frontal and midline areas in the alpha3 sub-band (11–13 Hz) in an eyes-open condition. …”
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Ecological and Functional Changes in the Hindgut Microbiome of Holstein Cows at High Altitudes by Gong Chen, Haibo Lu, Shangzhen Huang, Congcong Zhang, Xiaojuan Ma, Bin Li, Lingling Hou, Qing Xu, Yachun Wang

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Left ventricular function in mitral valve prolapse and severe mitral regurgitation by E. G. Malev, G. I. Kim, L. B. Mitrofanova, M. Yu. Omelchenko, E. V. Zemtsovsky

“…The preintervention echocardiography did not demonstrate any significant difference between the two groups in terms of preoperative MR volume (70,5±9,6 ml vs. 71,6±8,5 ml, p=0,40), systolic LV function (ejection fraction 52,7±6,6% vs. 52,0±7,4%; p=0,53) and diastolicLV function (E/e’ 12,2±3,9 vs. 12,8±4,2; p=0,35). …”
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Sensory integration and spinal structure in AIS: is there a functional–structural association? by Dan Wang, Raymond Tsang, Qing Li, Feng Chen, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman, Song Wang

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Obesity-Associated Metabolomic and Functional Reprogramming in Neutrophils from Horses with Asthma by Alejandro Albornoz, Beatriz Morales, Valentina Bernal Fernandez, Claudio Henriquez, John Quiroga, Pablo Alarcón, Gabriel Moran, Rafael A. Burgos

“…Equine asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by neutrophilic inflammation, airway hyperresponsiveness, and impaired pulmonary function. Obesity, increasingly prevalent among domestic horses, has been identified as a potential risk factor for exacerbating inflammatory conditions. …”
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The role of maximal inspiratory pressure on functional performance in adults with heart failure by Rohan V. Shah, Lawrence P. Cahalin, Jacob M. Haus, Kelly Allsup, Amanda Delligatti, Cody Wolf, Erica R. Checko (Scioli), Jayashri R. Aragam, Daniel J. Gottlieb, Thomas D. Byard, Daniel E. Forman

“…Correlation and exploratory multiple regression analyses investigated relationships between MIP, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), age, body mass index (BMI) and physical function. MIP was then stratified by median (64 cm H2O), and endpoints were compared between median groups. …”
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Impact of obesity on pulmonary function of preschool children: an impulse oscillometry study by Anuvat Klubdaeng, Kanokporn Udomittipong, Apinya Palamit, Pawinee Charoensittisup, Khunphon Mahoran

“…Background The increasing global prevalence of obesity poses significant public health problems, as obesity exerts adverse effects on many systems and lung function. However, research on the lung function of preschool children with obesity is limited and inconclusive. …”
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RENAL FUNCTION AFTER CORONARY BYPASS SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH PRE-DIABETES by L. V. Kremneva, S. N. Suplotov

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Dynamics of Event Processes in the Information Society: Social Functions of Fake and Hype by S. V. Gerasimov

“…The relevance of the study is due to the need to consider these phenomena as positive processes, to show their role and functions from a new, positive point of view. The purpose of the article is to describe the hidden social functions of the phenomenon of fake and hype, their mutual inclusion, their positive role in the processes of the formation of social reality.Methodology and sources. …”
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A longitudinal study of functional brain complexity in progressive Alzheimer's disease by Ru Zhang, Leon Aksman, Dilmini Wijesinghe, John M. Ringman, Danny J. J. Wang, Kay Jann, for the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION Cross‐sectional resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) studies have revealed altered complexity with advanced Alzheimer's disease (AD) stages. …”
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Effects of Glucose Load and Nateglinide Intervention on Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress by Leilei Wang, Lixin Guo, Lina Zhang, Yan Zhou, Qinghua He, Zheng Zhang, Meng Wang

“…We analysed endothelial function and oxidative stress in patients with abnormal glucose metabolism, the effect of glucose load, and the impact of nateglinide. 109 participants were grouped into newly diagnosed diabetes, prediabetes, and control. …”
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The Alteration in Composition and Function of Gut Microbiome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Xue Zhao, Yiding Zhang, Ruixue Guo, Wei Yu, Fanliang Zhang, Feng Wu, Jin Shang

“…The comparison between the two groups including both composition and function of the gut microbiome is presented.Results. …”
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Learning and memory function in young people with and without perinatal HIV in England. by Alejandro Arenas-Pinto, Ali Judd, Diane Melvin, Marthe Le Prevost, Caroline Foster, Kate Sturgeon, Alan Winston, Lindsay C Thompson, Diana M Gibb, Hannah Castro, Adolescents and Adults Living with Perinatal HIV (AALPHI) Steering Committee

“…Learning and memory are important for successful education and career progression. We assess these functions in young people (YP) with perinatal HIV (PHIV) (with or without a previous AIDS-defining illness) and a comparable group of HIV-negative YP. 234 PHIV and 68 HIV-negative YP completed 9 tests; 5 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Toolbox tests (2 executive function, 1 speed of information processing, 2 memory); 2 Hopkins Verbal Learning Test Revised (HVLT-R) (learning (L), delayed recall (R)), and 2 verbal application measures. …”
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