Parkinsonism disrupts cortical function by dysregulating oscillatory, network and synaptic activity of parvalbumin positive interneurons by Antea Minetti, Elena Montagni, Nicolò Meneghetti, Francesca Macchi, Éléa Coulomb, Alessandra Martello, Alexia Tiberi, Simona Capsoni, Alberto Mazzoni, Anna Letizia Allegra Mascaro, Cristina Spalletti

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Is School Function in Children with Down Syndrome the Same as Their Normally Developing Peers? A Preliminary Study by Farnoush Khosravi, minoo kalantari, Marzieh Pashmdarfard, Hamidreza Rostami, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Faezeh Heidari Beni

“…Children with DS performed significantly better in physical tasks than in cognitive-behavioral functions. The weakest cognitive-behavioral functions requiring particular rehabilitation interventions are task behavior/completion and safety.…”
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Cognitive functions in patients with stenotic lesions of the great arteries of the head before and after carotid endartectomy by O. V. Gavrilova, L. V. Stakhovskaya, S. B. Buklina, D. Yu. Usachev, V. A. Lukshin, A. Yu. Belyaev, V. V. Akhmetov, V. I. Skvortsova

“…Despite heterodirectional HMF changes in the early period after BCA reconstructive operations, the positive cognitive functional changes in all the patients at 30 days of CE confirm the rationale for and efficiency of surgical intervention.…”
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An observational, multigenerational platform for health systems and population health interventions to minimise intergenerational transmission of non-communicable diseases in India... by Vaman Khadilkar, Tarun Reddy Katapally, Jasmin Bhawra, Neha Kajale, Rubina Mandlik, Vivek Patwardhan, Demi Miriam, Dipali Ladkat, Chidvilas More, Ketan Gondhalekar, Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar

“…Clinical assessments include anthropometric measurements, blood samples for a wide range of NCD indicators, bone health and muscle function. The long-term data analysis plan includes longitudinal modelling, time-series analyses, structural equation modelling, multilevel modelling and sex-based analyses to investigate growth trajectories and intergenerational patterns of health risks. …”
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The availability and functionality of medical equipment and the barriers to their use at comprehensive specialized hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia by Alem Endeshaw Woldeyohanins, Nigatu Mihretu Molla, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Abrham Wondimu

“…Therefore, to improve healthcare service delivery, collaborative efforts and targeted interventions are essential in optimizing the availability and functionality of medical equipment at each and every health facility.…”
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Effects of intensive rosuvastatin on ventricular remodeling and cardiac function in elderly patients with STEMI undergoing PCI by Yiran Qin, Siyi Jin, Xusen Sun, Rong Luo, Haibo Liu

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of intensive rosuvastatin therapy on markers of ventricular remodeling and cardiac function following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in elderly patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).MethodsThis study enrolled 100 patients aged ≥60 years with STEMI who underwent emergency PCI. …”
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Preparation of Nutmeg Gel and Evaluation of its Efficacy as Local Drug Delivery in Stage II Grade A Periodontitis Patients: A Prospective Interventional Study by Vazeeha Afrin Syed, AS Pavithra, Arvina Rajasekar, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam

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Effects of Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo flower flavonoids on cognitive function by regulating gut microbiota by Nanzhi Hu, Nanzhi Hu, Kaiyue Wang, Xing Ge, Xin Zhang, Xiaojie Zheng, Shifang Sun

“…Dendrobium officinale Kimura & Migo flower flavonoids (DOFF) can effectively regulate the structure of intestinal microbiota, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions.MethodsDOFF samples were extracted by water extraction assisted ultrasonic ethanol method. …”
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Left heart function and strain for predicting change in hemoglobin levels in pediatric kidney transplantation recipients by Shufan Yue, Fei Xiao, Rui Fan, Wei Li, Donghong Liu, Fengjuan Yao, Hong Lin, Chenglin Wu, Longshan Liu, Changxi Wang, Jun Li, Cuiling Li, Cuiling Li

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Who has sheds? Exploring practices and determinants of overnight housing for backyard poultry in rural Bangladesh to inform an intervention to limit exposure to poultry and poultry... by Elizabeth D Thomas, Laura H Kwong, Nadia Ali Rimi, Ireen Sultana Shanta, Mohammad Rofi Uddin, Shifat Khan, Salma Akter, S M Monirul Ahasan, Mahbub-Ul Alam, Mahbubur Rahman, Tarique Md Nurul Huda, Peter J Winch

“…We then conducted 27 semi-structured interviews to explore poultry-raising practices, including housing types and materials identified during transect walks. …”
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Environmental enrichment is associated with favorable memory-related functional brain activity patterns in older adults by Simon Hass, Maxie Liebscher, Anni Richter, Anni Richter, Anni Richter, Klaus Fliessbach, Klaus Fliessbach, Christoph Laske, Christoph Laske, Sebastian Sodenkamp, Sebastian Sodenkamp, Oliver Peters, Oliver Peters, Oliver Peters, Julian Hellmann-Regen, Julian Hellmann-Regen, Julian Hellmann-Regen, Ersin Ersözlü, Ersin Ersözlü, Ersin Ersözlü, Josef Priller, Josef Priller, Josef Priller, Josef Priller, Eike Jakob Spruth, Eike Jakob Spruth, Slawek Altenstein, Slawek Altenstein, Sandra Röske, Anja Schneider, Anja Schneider, Hartmut Schütze, Annika Spottke, Annika Spottke, Anna Esser, Stefan Teipel, Stefan Teipel, Ingo Kilimann, Ingo Kilimann, Jens Wiltfang, Jens Wiltfang, Jens Wiltfang, Ayda Rostamzadeh, Wenzel Glanz, Enise I. Incesoy, Enise I. Incesoy, Enise I. Incesoy, Falk Lüsebrink, Peter Dechent, Stefan Hetzer, Klaus Scheffler, Michael Wagner, Michael Wagner, Frank Jessen, Frank Jessen, Frank Jessen, Emrah Düzel, Emrah Düzel, Franka Glöckner, Björn Hendrik Schott, Björn Hendrik Schott, Björn Hendrik Schott, Miranka Wirth, Olga Klimecki, Olga Klimecki, for DELCODE study group

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Integrating AI predictive analytics with naturopathic and yoga-based interventions in a data-driven preventive model to improve maternal mental health and pregnancy outcomes by Neha Irfan, Sherin Zafar, Kashish Ara Shakil, Mudasir Ahmad Wani, S. N. Kumar, A. Jaiganesh, K. M. Abubeker

“…Additionally, a custom loss function integrating Cross-Entropy Loss and an F1 Score Penalty was introduced to address class imbalance and enhance model performance. …”
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Patient and Provider Perspectives of a Web-Based Intervention to Support Symptom Management After Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Qualitative Study by Alaina L Carr, Angela M Jenkins, Jacqueline Jonklaas, Kate Gabriel, Kristen E Miller, Kristi D Graves

“…Three domains emerged from qualitative interviews: (1) difficult-to-manage RAI symptoms: short, medium, and late treatment effects; (2) key intervention structure and content feedback on mockups; and (3) intervention content to promote RAI symptom management and survivorship care. …”
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Functional Assessment of Rural Counties Under the Production–Living–Ecological Framework: Evidence from Guangdong, China by Hongping Lian, Yuedong Zhang, Xuezhen Xiong, Wenjing Han

“…Living functions continue to decline due to population mobility and imbalanced public services. (2) Structural transformation of rural function types occurred: Weakly integrated counties decreased (2010–2019), dual function type counties (production–ecological and living–ecological) significantly increased, and ecology-dominant counties predominated, highlighting ecological polarization under policy interventions. (3) Functional evolution is driven by terrain gradients, policy regulation, and industrial relocation. …”
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Improving measurement of functional status among older adults in primary care: A pilot study. by Rebecca T Brown, Kara Zamora, Anael Rizzo, Malena J Spar, Kathy Z Fung, Lea Santiago, Annie Campbell, Francesca M Nicosia

“…The objective of this study was to pilot test a person-centered, interprofessional intervention to improve identification and management of functional impairment among older adults in Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care practices. …”
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Effect of Nursing Care Strategy on Functional Outcomes among Patients after First Time Stroke by Marwa M. Ali, Rasha F. Mohamed, Amina A. Mahmoud

“…Tools: Two tools utilized for data collection, (1)Structured interviewing questionnaire for patients, (II)Functional outcomes scales, involving: Modified Ashworth scale, Modified Barthel index, as well as the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D Scale). …”
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DMN network and neurocognitive changes associated with dissociative symptoms in major depressive disorder: a research protocol by Asli Ercan Dogan, Herdem Aslan Genc, Herdem Aslan Genc, Sinem Balaç, Sinem Balaç, Sevin Hun Senol, Görkem Ayas, Zafer Dogan, Emre Bora, Emre Bora, Deniz Ceylan, Deniz Ceylan, Deniz Ceylan, Deniz Ceylan, Vedat Şar

“…Neurocognitive performance will be evaluated through a battery of tests assessing memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed. Structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be conducted on a 3 Tesla scanner, focusing on the connectivity of the Default Mode Network with key regions such as the orbitofrontal cortex, insula, and posterior cingulate cortex. …”
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Complete Functional Recovery of a Feline with Extensive Facial Injuries Following a Traffic Accident by Seung-Hyun Kim, Manbok Jeong, Yeong-Bin Baek, Jang-Han Yoon, Jun-Gyu Park, Sang-Ik Park

“…This report examines the successful recovery of a feline that presented with multiple complex fractures and dislocations involving the facial and cranial structures resulting from a traffic accident. Diagnostic CT imaging identified significant injuries, including luxation of the left temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a mandibular symphyseal fracture, a hard palate fracture, and a left orbital fracture accompanied by severe exudate within the nasal cavity, compressing the left orbit and nasal passages. …”
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Improving functional capacity in haemophilia through adapted physical activity: a pilot study protocol by Giuseppe Barone, Erika Pinelli, Laura Bragonzoni, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Raffaele Zinno, Lelia Valdrè, Lydia Piscitelli, Giulio Senesi, Valentina Guarino, Isabella Diletta Cavalieri, Maria Grazia Benedetti, Giuseppina Mariagrazia Farella

“…It is hypothesised that the APA programme may improve or maintain joint mobility, increase muscle strength, enhance proprioception and reduce fear of movement (kinesiophobia), thus contributing to an overall improvement in physical function in participants.The intervention is carefully designed to prioritise safety and proper execution. …”
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511 Functional link between myelination integrity in the connectome of the cingulum bundle and information processing speed in RRMS by Ashley Pike, Ashley Pike, Tatiana Wolfe, G. Andrew James, Sienna Colonese, Maegan Calvert, Chrystal Fullen, Jennifer Gess, Jennifer Kleiner, Clint Kilts, Lee Archer R.

“…We investigate the functional impact of structural coherence, myelin content, and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) load on IPS. …”
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