The Multifaceted Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Motor and Non-Motor Function: A Narrative Review by Hind Ahmed Alzaabi, Shima A. Mohammad Zadeh, Alham Al-Sharman

“…The search utilized specific key terms including but not limited to "obstructive sleep apnea" or "OSA" along with "motor function," "balance," "gait," “non-motor,” "cognitive function," "fatigue," and "depression." …”
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Functional performance of patients submitted to cardiac surgery with different levels of sleep quality: an observational study by André Luiz Lisboa Cordeiro, Hayssa de Cássia Mascarenhas Barbosa, Daniel Silva Mascarenhas, Junior, Jandesson Cena dos Santos, André Raimundo França Guimarães

“…Patients who were in the SDB group had a lower functional performance than the other groups. 6MWT (meters) in the GSQ was 499 ± 87, versus 487 ± 91 in the PSQ and 430 ± 78 in the SD (p = 0.02). …”
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Just graze it! Biodiversity, nectar and forage resources in cultural landscapes grazed by different livestock species by Morgane Demeaux, Morgane Kerdoncuff, Amy Elizabeth Eycott, Inger Elisabeth Måren

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Transcranial photobiomodulation improves functional brain networks and working memory in healthy older adults: An fNIRS study by Qin Yang, Xiujuan Qu, Can Sheng, Xing Zhao, Guanqun Chen, Xiaoni Wang, Yuxia Li, Wenying Du, Xiaoqi Wang, Yu Sun, Xiaobo Li, Haijing Niu, Ying Han

“…Objective: This randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled crossover study aimed to investigate the hypothesis that tPBM improved working memory in healthy older adults through the mechanism of optimizing the properties of the resting-state functional brain networks. Methods: A total of 55 right-handed healthy older adults were randomly assigned to sham tPBM session group or active tPBM session group. …”
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Brain structure and function differences across varying levels of endurance training: a cross-sectional study by Keying Zhang, Chunmei Cao, Yaxue Wang, Dong Zhang

“…BackgroundAlthough previous studies have shown that athletes engaged in endurance sports exhibit unique characteristics of brain plasticity, there has been no systematic investigation into the structural and functional brain characteristics of endurance athletes with varying training levels.MethodsUtilizing the “expert-novice paradigm” design, we employed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to obtain images of brain structure and functional activity. …”
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The relationship between ABO blood types and clopidogrel-related low on-treatment platelet reactivity in patients with coronary artery diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a seco... by Menglu Liu, Jiawen Li, Kailun Yan, Kexin Zhang, Pei Zhu, Xiaofang Tang, Deshan Yuan, Yuejin Yang, Runlin Gao, Jinqing Yuan, Xueyan Zhao

Subjects: “…Platelet function tests…”
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On the stepanov almost periodic solution of a second-order infinitesimal generator differential equation by Aribindi Satyanarayan Rao

Subjects: “…Bochner (Stepanov) almost periodic function…”
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Effect of Non-Ionizing Radiations on Liver and Kidney Function Tests in an Animal Model by Somayeh Farahani, Fatemeh Kadivar, Fatemeh Khajeh, Manzar Banoo Shojaeifard

“…Background: Nowadays, the growing use of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation has raised concerns about its potential health effects.Objective: In this work, an animal model exposed to Wi-Fi and jammer signals was used to examine the effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on kidney and liver function.Material and Methods: In this experimental study, twenty-one male Wistar Albino rats were separated into three groups: Wi-Fi, jammer, and sham groups. …”
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The Association Between Early Graft Function, Donor Type and Long-Term Kidney Transplant Outcomes by Karthik Venkataraman, Karthik Venkataraman, Karthik Venkataraman, Georgina L. Irish, Georgina L. Irish, Georgina L. Irish, Michael G. Collins, Michael G. Collins, Michael G. Collins, Philip A. Clayton, Philip A. Clayton, Philip A. Clayton

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EFFECT OF BISPHENOL A ON THYROID, LIVER AND TESTICULAR FUNCTIONS IN ADULT MALE RATS by Jassim. M. A. Alkalby

“…This study was carried out in Veterinary Medicine College / University of Basrah to investigate the effect of Bisphenol A on thyroid, liver and testicular functions. A total of 24 adult male rats were randomly divided into four equal groups, six animals in each group. …”
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Impact of Oral Collagen-Α® Supplementation on Thyroid Functions in Mature Male Rats by Sinan Abdullah

“…Aim of the study was to reveal effect of collagen as a supplement on thyroid function and some trace elements in cases of hypo- and hyperthyroidism in mature male rats. 36 rats treated orally for 28 days, divided into 6 equal groups, control (G1) given normal saline, group (G2) given collagen-α®, the hypothyroid group (G3) propylthiouracil, Hypothyroidism + Collagen-α® (G4) group, Hyperthyroidism (G5) levothyroxin, and Hyperthyroidism + Collagen-α group® (G6). …”
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Comparative evaluation of several parameters of glycemic homeostasis in patients with functional pituitary adenomas by Rostislavovna Mikityuk, Oksana Olegovna Khizhnyak, Tatiana Ninelovna Sulima

“…To investigate glycemic homeostasis in patients with acromegaly and hyperprolactinaemia due to functional pituitary adenoma. Materials and Methods. …”
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"Synthesis and photochromic behavior of spiro-pyran functionalized styrene-butadiene block copolymer" by WANG Bo, ZHANG Rui-xue, LAI Meng, MA Hong-wei, HAN Li, LI Yang

“…Using active anionic solution polyme-rization technology, a styrene-butadiene block copolymer (PVPDMS-b-PB) functionalized with silicon-hydride groups was synthesized via feed distribution method. …”
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Computational modelling reveals neurobiological contributions to static and dynamic functional connectivity patterns by Linnea Hoheisel, Linnea Hoheisel, Hannah Hacker, Gereon R Fink, Gereon R Fink, Silvia Daun, Silvia Daun, Joseph Kambeitz, Joseph Kambeitz

“…Functional connectivity (FC) is a widely used indicator of brain function in health and disease, yet its neurobiological underpinnings still need to be firmly established. …”
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The effect of providing multi nutrient functional biscuits on the nutritional status of malnourished toddlers by Nadimin Nadimin, Hijra Asikin

“…This study aims to determine the effect of Tumiz functional biscuits on the nutritional status of malnourished toddlers. …”
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Mapping plant functional types through phenological insights: a novel approach by Agradeep Mohanta, Sandhya Kiran Garge, PankajKumar C. Prajapati, Shrishti Rajput, Kavi Oza, Ramandeep Kaur M. Malhi, Prashant Kumar Srivastava, Sanjay Shitole

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13-cis-Retinoic Acid Affects Brain Perfusion and Function: In Vivo Study by Fatma Al-Saeedi, Peramaiyan Rajendran

“…There were also significant changes in the brain tissues and decreased free fatty acids among the groups compared to C. Conclusion. 13-RA increases 99mTcHMPAO brain perfusion, uptake, and function and reduces fatty acids.…”
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The Sense of Responsibility for own Health and the Influence of the Disease on Daily Functioning Among Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Beata Gąsowska, Monika Chorąży, Katarzyna Krystyna Snarska, Cecylia Dolińska

“…MS is characterized by a large variety of symptoms, which negatively affects the functioning and quality of life of patients. Aim. The purpose of the work is determination of the impact of Multiple Sclerosis on the daily functioning of patients and assessment of the sense of responsibility for one’s own health among patients with Multiple Sclerosis. …”
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Effect of Respiratory Muscle Exercises Combined with Step Aerobic Exercise on Respiratory Functions by Zait Burak Aktuğ, Zeynep Kutlu, Serkan İbiş

“…The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of equipment-based respiratory muscle exercises administered at different times on the respiratory functions of sedentary women performing step aerobic exercise. …”
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The Role of the Surface Functionalities in the Electrocatalytic Activity of Cytochrome C on Graphene-Based Materials by Andrés Felipe Quintero-Jaime, Diego Cazorla-Amorós, Emilia Morallón

“…As we present here, understanding the role of surface functional groups generated by the electrochemical functionalization of graphene-based materials facilitates the design and optimization of effective electroactive bioelectrodes. …”
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