Effect of Qingjin Huatan decoction on pulmonary function and inflammatory mediators in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xuqin Du, Yan Li, Jiansen Wang, Youqin Jiang, Yaji Liu, Dingrong Zhang, Qi Wu, Shouhong Long

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the effect of Qingjin Huatan decoction (QJHTD) on pulmonary function and inflammatory mediators in stable COPD patients.…”
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A Study on the Effect of Perceived Functional Risk on the Public’s Purchase Intention in Green Sports Stadium Services—Based on the Perspective of Motivational Protection Theory by Chenfan Liu, Kai Guo, Jinhao Wu, Kai Zhao, Hao Li, Longrui Qi

“…The results are as follows: first, there is a negative influence between perceived functional risk and green sports stadium consumption intention, and the lower the perceived functional risk of green sports stadiums, the more consumers can promote their choice of green sports stadiums when they consume in stadiums; second, green value perception plays a mediating role in the relationship between perceived functional risk and green sports stadium services consumption intention; third, a sense of accomplishment plays a mediating role in the relationship between perceived functional risk and willingness to consume green sports stadium; fourth, green value perception and a sense of accomplishment play a chain mediating role between perceived functional risk and willingness to consume in the context of green sports stadiums. …”
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Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the last 10 years. by Franciele Cascaes da Silva, Rodrigo da Rosa Iop, Laiana Cândido de Oliveira, Alice Mathea Boll, José Gustavo Souza de Alvarenga, Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho, Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra de Melo, André Junqueira Xavier, Rudney da Silva

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To determine the effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in PD patients, compared with the control group.…”
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25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 exert distinct effects on human skeletal muscle function and gene expression. by Zaki K Hassan-Smith, Carl Jenkinson, David J Smith, Ivan Hernandez, Stuart A Morgan, Nicola J Crabtree, Neil J Gittoes, Brian G Keevil, Paul M Stewart, Martin Hewison

“…These pleiotropic effects of the vitamin D 'metabolome' on muscle function indicate that future supplementation studies should not be restricted to conventional analysis of the major circulating form of vitamin D, 25OHD3.…”
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Protective effects of polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz and Jiawei Si-jun-zi Decoction on gut health and immune function in cyclophosphamide-treated chicks by Baili Lu, Shirou Pan, Jiayu He, Bingxin Li, Nan Cao, Xinliang Fu, Wenjun Liu, Yunmao Huang, Yunbo Tian, Danning Xu, Wanyan Li

“…This study utilized a Cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced gut injury model to explore the effects of Polysaccharide of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz (PAMK) and the Jiawei Si-jun-zi Decoction (JSD) on alleviating gut injury and modulating immune function. …”
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An updated insight into the effect of β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (β-blockers) on respiratory function in asthma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Monika Marko, Rafał Pawliczak

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to provide an updated assessment of the changes in respiratory function after β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (β-blockers) administration in asthma patients. …”
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Effects of environmental filtering on taxonomic and functional diversity patterns: When spiders and plants provide complementary information to water level management in the Seine estuary by Aurélien Ridel, Markus Neupert, Althéa Cadro, Julio Pedraza, Michael Aubert, Estelle Langlois, Julien Pétillon

“…To highlight this complementarity, we studied the taxonomic and functional patterns obtained across different topographical levels of two sites with contrasting water level managements. …”
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Effect of Resistance Training on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Blood Biomarkers, Functionality, and Body Composition by Luis Polo-Ferrero, Víctor Navarro-López, Manuel Fuentes, Jesus Lacal, María Dolores Cancelas-Felgueras, Natalia Santos-Blázquez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez, Juan Luis Sánchez-González

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Its prevalence increases with age, particularly in adults over 65 years old. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of conservative treatment of patients with stage III osteoarthritis of the knee joint using functional unloading orthoses with the possibility of varus-valgus correction by M. A. Makarov, V. A. Nesterenko, V. E. Bialik, E. G. Zotkin, E. I. Bialik, S. A. Makarov, A. E. Karateev, A. A. Bialik

“…The aim of the study – Is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the use of a functional unloading orthosis with the possibility of varus–valgus correction (FUOVVC) in patients with stage III osteoarthritis of the knee joint.Materials and methods. …”
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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Upper Extremity Function and Grip Strength in Patients with Subacute Stroke: A Randomised Single-Blind Controlled Trial by Jin-Young Ahn, Hyeongsu Kim, Chan-Bum Park

“…Whole-body vibration has been used to improve motor function in chronic stroke patients, but its effect on patients with subacute strokes remains unclear. …”
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Effectiveness of a low FODMAP diet and aerobic exercise in reducing epigastric symptoms among individuals with functional dyspepsia- A randomized controlled trial by Davis Prabhakar, Kini R, Premkumar K

“…Background: Recent studies recommended that addition of dietary modifications notably the low FODMAP (Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Di-, Monosaccharides, And Polyols) diet and regular aerobic exercise can provide effective symptom control in functional dyspepsia (FD). …”
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Association Between Treatment of Childhood Cancer and Its Late Effects on Gonadal or Growth Function in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Retrospective Observational Study by Ryuta Urakawa, Amane Noi, Hiroto Kageyama, Mikiko Ueda, Yoshiko Hashii, Kenji Ikeda

“…Conclusion Female sex, allo‐HSCT, and use of platinum are possibly associated with an increased risk of late effects on gonadal function, while auto‐HSCT may pose a risk for late effects on both gonadal and growth functions. …”
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WCN25-120 Effect of Intravitreal Bevacizumab on Renal Function and Proteinuria Among Diabetic Patients: A Prospective Observational Study in North India by Raj Kanwar Yadav, Dr Brajesh Mourya, Dr Dipankar Bhowmik, Dr S.K. Aggarwal, Rajesh Sinha, Dr Shorya Vardhan Azad

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The Effects of Linoleic Acid-Rich Safflower Oil on Muscle Function, Strength and Mass in Adults With Sarcopenia: Study Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial by Rachel M Cole, Stephan Zarich, Sarah Heintzman, Genevieve C Sparagna, Arunark Kolipaka, Bret Goodpaster, Ai Ni, Brian Clark, Martha A Belury

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The Effect of Increasing the Body’s Core Temperature and Improving Blood Flow by Using Far-Infrared Rays Emitted from Functional Loess Bio-Balls by Yong-Il Shin, Min-Seok Kim, Yeong-Ae Yang, Gye-Rok Jeon, Jae-Ho Kim, Yeon-Jin Choi, Woo-Cheol Choi, Jae-Hyung Kim

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A COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF BALANCE– PROPRIOCEPTION AND AEROBIC EXERCISES ON FUNCTIONAL STATUS, PAIN, AND BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME - A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY by Hadi Yavuz, Türker Şahinkaya, Musa Doruk, Mert Zure, Şensu Dinçer, Ayşegül Ketenci, Gökhan Metin

“…This study aimed to compare the effects of aerobic and balance-proprioception exercises on pain, functional status, and balance in female patients with fibromyalgia.Material and Method: Female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome who applied to the university physical medicine and rehabilitation department clinic were evaluated for eligibility. …”
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Effect of acupuncture treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis on brain fluctuation amplitude and functional connectivity: a randomized three-armed fMRI study by Xiao-Ya Wei, Ze-Yi Wang, Guang-Xia Shi, Na Zhang, Jin-Ling Li, Meng-Meng Ren, Jun-Lian Liu, Hang Zhou, Chih-Kai Lee, Jian-Feng Tu, Xu Wang, Cun-Zhi Liu

“…We aimed to reveal the neurological signatures associated with both specific effect and nonspecific effect of acupuncture in chronic pain using the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). …”
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The Relationship Between Sports YouTube Engagement, Psychosocial Functions of Sport, and Well-Being: Moderating Effect of Kinesiology and Non-Kinesiology University Students by Youngtaek Oh

“…Furthermore, psychosocial functions of sport had a significant positive effect on well-being. …”
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Effects of 1 565 nm non-ablative fractional laser combined with intense pulsed light on post-acne erythema and skin barrier function by ZHENG Yongqing, JIAO Zhigang, REN Shujuan, TANG Tengyan

“…[Objective] To explore the effect of 1 565 nm non-ablative fractional laser combined with intense pulsed light on post-acne erythema and skin barrier function. …”
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Effects of Dietary Supplementation Using Phytobiotics with Different Functional Properties on Expression of Immunity Genes, Intestinal Histology, Growth, and Meat Productivity of Broiler Chickens by Marina I. Selionova, Vladimir I. Trukhachev, Artem Yu. Zagarin, Egor I. Kulikov, Nina P. Belyaeva

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