Branched perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) and perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA): ’Safer’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) alternatives for their effects on gut microbiota and metabolic function in children by Zhen Hong, Lizi Lin, Haoran Yu, Qinzhi Wei, Yunting Zhang, Wanting He, Xuemei Liao, Jin Jing, Guanghui Dong, Zheqing Zhang

“…This study examined the effects of branched perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) and perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), two alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), on gut microbiota and metabolic function in Chinese children aged 6–9 years. …”
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The Effects of Consuming Mineral Water from the “Topla Voda” Spring on the Body Composition and Functional and Biochemical Parameters of Professional Male Handball Athletes: A Pilot Study by Djordje Batinic, Andrija Djuranovic, Milos Maletic, Sanja Stankovic, Vladimir Zivkovic, Dejan Stanojevic, Sergey Bolevich, Milan Savic, Vladimir Jakovljevic

“…The aim was to investigate the consumption of mineral water from the “Topla voda” spring in terms of its safety profile and its effect on body composition and functional and biochemical parameters in professional athletes. …”
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Effect of acupuncture on patients with mild cognitive impairment assessed using functional near-infrared spectroscopy on week 12 (close-out): a pilot study protocol by Jung Eun-Sun, Lee Jun-Hwan, Kim Hyun-Tae, Park Sang-Soo, Kim Ji-Eun, Cha Ji-Yoon, Seol In-Chan, Choi Young-Eun, Ho-Ryong Yoo

“…Discussion: This clinical pilot trial is designed to determine the feasibility of acupuncture as an effective and safe treatment for improving cognitive function in patients with MCI. …”
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Association between serum interleukin- 6 concentrations, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and its relation to severity, acute exacerbation, and its effect on pulmonary function test by Samir Mohamed Mahmoud Fahyim, Hesham Atef AbdelHalim, El Shaimaa Sabry Mohammed Hassan

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Effects of VR task-oriented training combined with rTMS on balance function and brain plasticity in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial study protocol by Yuanyuan Liu, Ruizhu Lin, Xinbao Tian, Junyi Wang, Ying Tao, Ning Zhu

“…However, the potential synergistic effects of combining these modalities on balance function and neuroplasticity in stroke patients remain uncertain. …”
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Effects of Brown Algae (<i>Laminaria japonica</i>) Extract on Growth Performance, Immune Function and Intestinal Health of Largemouth Bass (<i>Micropterus salmoides</i>) by Jiajia Shen, Hongxiang Liu, Mengran Wang, Bo Lu, Ke Ke, Yunyong Wei, Feng Gao, Qiaozhen Wang, Shushi Huang, Yanqun Ma

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Effects of water‐soluble mangosteen extract on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (WECAN‐AD): A randomized controlled trial by Weerasak Muangpaisan, Puvanant Wiputhanuphongs, Nattapon Jaisupa, Sarawut Junnu, Jutima Samer, Primchanien Moongkarndi, Orawan Supapueng, Chalobol Chalermsri, Neelobol Neungton

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Comparative study between the flavonoids extracted from Nigella sativa seeds and vitamin E to ameliorating the effect of sodiumnitrate on some testicular functions in adult male rats by Ammar Ahmed Abdulwahid Al-Haddad

“…The present study was designed to investigate the protective effect of flavonoids extracted from Nigella Sativa seeds comparing to vitamin E in ameliorating the deleterious effect of sodium nitrate on some testicular function in adult male rats. …”
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Effect of CICARE nursing communication on improvement of serum IL-10, IL-6, IL-4, IL-2 levels and lung function of patients with acute bronchitis by Yunqin Jiang, Meili Xia, Fanghui Jiang

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Effects of immersive virtual reality training on the adaptive skills of children and adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorder: a mixed-methods pre-post study by Wenjie Yan, Tianyu Zhai, Yan Li, Jing Chen, Zhixin Sun, Yuxiong Lin, Xiyan Zhang, Yasong Du

“…Qualitative feedback indicated improvements in social interaction, emotional regulation, repetitive behaviors, attention, and daily living skills.ConclusionThis pilot study supports IVR training as a feasible and potentially effective training method for improving adaptive skills in children and adolescents with high functioning ASD.…”
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Effects and Persistence of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-99 and Fructooligosaccharides on Older Adults with Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Meina Li, Qi Zhang, Wen Zhao, Juan Chen, Yinghua Liu, Limian Zhou, Yihui Liu, Langrun Wang, Yiran Guan, Jian He, Qiuyue Jiang, Zhaozhong Zeng, Xinmei Guo, Can Liu, Liwei Zhang, Yong Zhang, Jie Luo, Wei-Lian Hung, Jingjing He, Ran Wang

“…Research on effects of synbiotics in older adults with functional constipation (FC) is limited. …”
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Effects on perceived pain and somatosensory function after transcutaneous neuromodulation in patients with chronic low back pain: a quasi-experimental study with a crossover intervention by Francisco Selva-Sarzo, Francisco Selva-Sarzo, Francisco Selva-Sarzo, Eleuterio A. Sánchez Romero, Eleuterio A. Sánchez Romero, Eleuterio A. Sánchez Romero, Eleuterio A. Sánchez Romero, Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldívar, Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldívar, Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldívar, Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldívar, Beatriz García-Haba, Claudio Akiyama, Claudio Akiyama, Claudio Akiyama, Rob Sillevis, Samuel Fernández-Carnero, Samuel Fernández-Carnero

“…However, the main effect of time was significant [F(2, 152) = 147.669, p = 0.001] with a large effect size [ηp2  = 0.66 (0.54, 0.735)]. …”
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Effect of Surface Anions Adsorbed by Rutile TiO₂ (001) on Photocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction Reaction: A Density Functional Theory Calculation by Xiaoyu Jiang, Mengyuan Gao, Hongda Li

“…This work utilizes density functional theory (DFT) computations to examine the electronic and optical characteristics of the TiO₂ (001) surface under various anion adsorptions in order to clarify their influence on the photocatalytic NRR of TiO₂. …”
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Effect of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive functioning in bipolar depression: an open-label, single-arm acceptability and feasibility study by Hakimeh Rezaei, Rachel D. Woodham, Ali-Reza Ghazi-Noori, Philipp Ritter, Elvira Bramon, Michael Bauer, Allan H. Young, Cynthia H. Y. Fu

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The effect of patellar taping combined with isometric strength training on pain, muscle strength, and functional performance in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized comparative study by Shahnaz Hasan

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EFFECT OF PUMPKIN (CUCURBITA PEPO L.) AND MARIGOLD (TAGETES PATULA L.)... by A. V. Voronkov, D. I. Pozdnyakov, S. L. Adzhiakhmetova, N. M. Chervonnaya, K. A. Miroshnichenko, A. V. Sosnovskaya, E. I. Chereshkova

“…The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) and marigold extracts (Tagetes patula L.) on the hippocampal mitochondria functional activity within the conditions of experimental acute brain hypometabolism.Materials and methods. …”
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Effect of combined therapy by pinaverium bromide and itopride hydrochloride on clinical semiology and quality of life of patients with combination of constipation variant of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia by O. V. Krapivnaya, S. A. Alekseyenko

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Evaluation of the effects of Keratinase-treated feather meal as a replacement for fishmeal on growth performance, liver function, and intestinal health in juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by Yi-Huan Xu, Li-Han Zhang, Min Liu, Mei-Yan Li, Xue-Dan Fang, Hui Xia, Ran Guo, Fazhan Hanafiah, Waiho Khor, Guang Chen, Xin Hao

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Cyanobacteria Desertifilum tharense NIOF17/006 as a novel aquafeed additive: effect on the growth, immunity, digestive function, and gene expression of whiteleg shrimp postlarvae by Mohamed Ashour, Ahmed Said Al-Souti, Ahmed Mamoon, Fawzia S. Ali, Mostafa E. Elshobary, Mohamed M. Mabrouk, Ahmed I. A. Mansour, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Ehab El-Haroun, Ahmed F. Abdelhamid

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Effects of Mawangdui exercise intervention on the pulmonary function, physical fitness and quality of life in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A randomised controlled trial by Zhenggang Zhu, Ayu Suzailiana Muhamad, Norsuhana Omar, Foong Kiew Ooi, Xiaoyan Pan, Marilyn Li Yin Ong

“…The outcomes measurements were pulmonary function, exercise capacity, back-leg-chest muscle strength, sit-and-reach flexibility, dyspnoea symptoms, and quality of life. …”
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