STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES OF MYOCARDIUM IN WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS IN COMBINATION WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by S. Yu. Tsarenok

“…The aim of our study was to determine the characteristics of structural and functional changes of myocardium and aorta by echocardiography in women with ischemic heart disease (IHD) cause-specific from the presence of osteoporosis.Materials and methods. …”
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Anatomic and Functional Varieties of Labial Frenum in Children During the Mixed Dentition Period by Farida S. Ayupova, Tatyana V. Gayvoronskaya, Sergey N. Alekseenko

“…To study the anatomical and functional varieties of labial frenum and their prevalence in children aged 6–11 years in the territories of the Krasnodar Krai.Materials and methods. …”
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Evaluation of different functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) modified asphalts by Zhongming He, Jianjun Ou, Tangxin Xie, Fangfang Yang, Yaqian Li

“…To improve the aging resistance and prolong the service life of asphalt pavement, this study utilized modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with carboxyl (MWCNTs-COOH), hydroxyl (MWCNTs-OH), and amino (MWCNTs-NH2) groups. …”
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Investigation Stability of Upper Limb Function in Handballers with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit by Noorollah Javdaneh, Amir Letafat kar, Nazanin Kamrani Faraz, Behnam Shokri

“…Methods: In this descriptive study, 30 male student Hanballers (age=18 to 25 years) were categorized into healthy (n=15) and Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (n=15) groups. Upper quarter y balance test (YBT-UQ) was used for measuring functional instability of dominant shoulder. …”
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Effect of a Chess Training Program on the Development of the Executive Functions in Primary School by Marc Baig, Carles Rostan, Carme Saurina

“…The results showed that the children in the experimental group improved in the executive functions evaluated by teacher perception but not by parental perception, and the control group did not present any relevant significant improvement. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Higher Mental Functions in Patients After Anesthesia with Diprivane and Ketamine by M. I. Neimark, V. V. Davydov

“…Changes in higher mental functions were comparatively analyzed in the groups of patients with the similar typological properties of the nervous system after different types of general anesthesia. …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture for functional constipation in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis by ShiWei Song, WenFeng Hao, HongFang Fu

“…An article reported that the improvement of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom scores was better in the treatment group than in the control group.ConclusionThe analysis results indicated that acupuncture can be beneficial for elderly people with functional constipation; however, strong and comprehensive data are not yet obtainable. …”
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Abnormal Visual Function: An Under-recognized Risk Factor of Road Traffic Injuries by Hassan Hashemi, Payam Nabovati, Abbasali Yekta, Ali Borojerdi, Hamidreza Fallahkohan, Farhad Rezvan, Mehdi Khabazkhoob

“…It is strongly advised that special attention be paid to these visual functions in legal assessments to apply the necessary interventions in individuals with these types of disorders.…”
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Adsorption of Asymmetric and Linear Hazardous Gases on Graphene Oxides: Density Functional Study by Yongju Kwon, Taeyang Kim, Jaemyeong Choi, Sangeon Lee, Sungmin Cha, Soonchul Kwon

“…The introduction of functional groups, such as graphene oxide, can improve the reactivity between molecules, increasing the potential for their use in many fields such as gas sensing and adsorption. …”
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The effect of renal function on the clinical outcomes and management of patients hospitalized with hyperglycemic crises by Sumaya N. Almohareb, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Norah Aljammaz, Nada Yousif, Mayar Sunbul, Raghad Alsemary, Lama Alkhathran, Mohammed Aldhaeefi, Omar A. Almohammed, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya

“…The time to close AG was similar between patients in the normal kidney function and CKD groups (22.6 ± 16.0 hours vs. 24.5 ± 17.5 hours, p=0.4475). …”
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Functioning of Conceptual Metaphor in Shaping Image of Iraq in Regional and Federal Media in Germany by L. N. Rebrina, L. H. M. A. Al-Khafaji

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Values of functional indexes in assessment of efficacy of osteoarthritis treatment with Chondrolon and Zel T in polyclinic by O Y Maiko, G G Bagirova

“…Positive changes of all parameters were revealed in both groups: significant improvement of pain on VAS, functional tests, Lequesne index, WOMAC scales was achieved. …”
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Impacts of the quinone-functionalized biochar on anaerobic digestion: Beyond the redox property of biochar. by Qian Jiang, Wentao Zhou, Yue Chen, Zhenglong Peng, Chengcheng Li

“…The redox properties of biochar were considered to be the key property for enhancing the methanogenic process, and the redox activity of biochar was closely related to the type and amount of oxygen-containing functional groups, especially quinone groups. Therefore, anthraquinone-2-sulfonate (AQS) was immobilized on algal biochar (ABC) by surface doping method, and the impacts of the quinone-functionalization process on algal biochar for regulating methane production were investigated in this study. …”
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Innovation and Utilization of Functional Feed Additives from Maize By-Products in Broiler Chickens by Orranee Srinual, Chanidapha Kanmanee, Phatchari Srinual, Thanongsak Chaiyaso, Mongkol Yachai, Tanya Tapingkae, Wanaporn Tapingkae

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Differential dynamic functional network connectivity in different motor subtypes of Parkinson's disease by Yu Pan, Hang Qu, Yi Zhao, Zhaoxia Qin, Jiangbing Liu, Wei Wang

“…Independent component analysis (ICA) and graph theory analyses were used to calculate the three groups’ dynamic functional network connectivity characteristics. …”
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Simulating Marine Ecosystem Dynamics and Biogeochemical Cycling With Multiple Plankton Functional Types by Jun Yu, Kristen M. Krumhardt, J. Keith Moore, Robert T. Letscher, Shanlin Wang, Nicola A. Wiseman, Matthew C. Long, Keith Lindsay, Michael Levy, Colleen M. Petrik, Adam C. Martiny

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The Effects of School-based Physical Exercise With Different Cognitive Loads on Executive Functions by Shohre Mardasangi Dulabi, Mohammadreza Ghasemian, Mohammadali Aslankhani

“…Introduction: The present study aimed to compare the effects of 3 school-based physical exercises with different levels of cognitive engagement on executive functions. Materials and Methods: In total, 47 students aged 13-14 years were randomly divided into 3 groups, as follows: the Integrated Physical and Cognitive (IPC) exercise, peer physical exercise group (with the same physical challenge), and control group (the routine physical education program). …”
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Carboxylic acids dendrimer functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for carbohydrates conversion to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by Yousef Delshad, Danial Rafipour, Pouya Ghamari Kargar, Behrooz Maleki, Milad Ghani

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Correction of functional capacity of myocardium in arterial hypertension associated with hyperuricemia and poikilocytosis comorbidities by Ye. L. Kovalenko, O. K. Melekhovets, V. F. Orlovskyi, Yu. V. Melekhovets

“…To study the influence of hyperuricemia (HU) on the functional capacity of the myocardium and erythrocytes morphology in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and to estimate the possibility of their correction using low-level laser therapy (LLLT). …”
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Effects of Temporary Functional Deafferentation in Chronic Stroke Patients: Who Profits More? by Elisabeth Sens, Marcel Franz, Christoph Preul, Winfried Meissner, Otto W. Witte, Wolfgang H. R. Miltner, Thomas Weiss

“…Temporary functional deafferentation (TFD) by an anesthetic cream on the stroke-affected forearm was shown to improve sensorimotor abilities of stroke patients. …”
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