High-energy X-ray irradiation-induced functionalization of Ni(OH)₂ for enhanced supercapacitor electrodes by Onur Karaman, Ertuğrul Ceyran, S. Esra Bolsu Kariper, İshak Afşin Kariper, Ceren Karaman

“…This work represents the first demonstration of using high-energy X-ray irradiation to functionalize metal hydroxides for energy storage applications, offering a scalable, chemical-free, and cost-effective approach to engineer next-generation supercapacitor electrodes. …”
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Functional and structural brain remodeling in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy following cervical decompression surgery by Bingyong Xie, Haoyu Ni, Jiyuan Yao, Zhibin Xu, Sicheng Bian, Haoxiang Wang, Kun Zhu, Xianyong Wu, Peiwen Song, Yuanyuan Wu, Yongqiang Yu, Fulong Dong

“…Conclusions Our study reveals functional alterations within the brain are closely associated with effective surgical recovery, especially concerning the remodeling of the ascending and descending pathways along the brain–spinal cord axis. …”
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Block strength training improves functional autonomy and quality of life in community-dwelling older women by Sergio Galdames Maliqueo, Álvaro Huerta Ojeda, Emilio Jofré-Saldía, Hernaldo Carrasco-Beltrán, Mercedes-Mercedes Yeomans-Cabrera, Maximiliano Bravo

“…However, the effects of block strength training based on the nature of exertion on functional autonomy and life quality of older women living in the community are unknown. …”
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Lipid metabolic disorders and their impact on cartilage endplate and nucleus pulposus function in intervertebral disk degeneration by Ruixia Wu, Xiao Juan Zhao, Yaxin Du, Yizhi Dong, Xinyue Song, Yong Zhu

“…Research indicates that such metabolic disturbances may compromise the functionality of cartilaginous endplates (CEP) and nucleus pulposus (NP), thereby facilitating IDD’s onset and progression. …”
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The First Clinical and Functional Results of Myopia Correction Using a Solid-State Laser Unit by N. V. Maychuk, A. V. Tikhov, Kh. P. Takhchidi, N. Sh. Sarkhadov, I. S. Malyshev

“…An analysis of the clinical and functional results of CRS using a solid-state laser device showed full compliance with the criteria set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …”
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Predicting reperfusion injury and functional status after stroke using blood biomarkers: the STROKELABED study by Alessia Vignoli, Elena Sticchi, Benedetta Piccardi, Vanessa Palumbo, Cristina Sarti, Alessandro Sodero, Francesco Arba, Enrico Fainardi, Anna Maria Gori, Betti Giusti, Ada Kura, Leonardo Tenori, Marzia Baldereschi

“…However, these interventions may trigger reperfusion injury, worsening inflammation and tissue damage, leading to blood-brain-barrier (BBB) disruption, cerebral edema (CE) and adverse functional outcomes. Here we propose a model integrating circulating inflammatory biomarkers with metabolomic and lipoproteomic data able to help clinicians in predicting BBB disruption, CE at 24 h post stroke onset and poor post-stroke functional outcome (Modified Rankin Scale (mRS > 2). …”
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Age-related differences in eye blink-related neural activity and functional connectivity during driving by Emad Alyan, Stefan Arnau, Stephan Getzmann, Julian Elias Reiser, Melanie Karthaus, Edmund Wascher

“…Driving is a complex task that requires effective neural processing and coordination, which degrade with aging. …”
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Development of bombesin-tubulysin conjugates using multicomponent chemistry to functionalize both the payload and the homing peptide by Dayma Llanes, Robert Rennert, Paul Jänicke, Ibrahim Morgan, Leslie Reguera, Leslie Reguera, Daniel G. Rivera, Daniel G. Rivera, Manuel G. Ricardo, Manuel G. Ricardo, Ludger A. Wessjohann

“…In this study, we designed and synthesized novel PDCs by conjugating new thiol-functionalized tubulysin analogs (tubugis) to bombesin, a peptide ligand with a relevant role in cancer research. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Results of Standard and Modified Endothelial and Descemet Membrane Transplantation Techniques by B. E. Malyugin, A. M. Gelyastanov, O. P. Antonova, A. V. Belodedova, A. A. Khaletskaya

“…The modified technique of Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty is effective for the treatment of Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy providing high clinical and functional results. …”
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Free Vastus Lateralis Functional Muscle Transfer: An Approach to Facial Reanimation and Reconstruction in Radical Parotidectomy by Michaelsam E. Econ, MD, Hiroki Umezawa, MD, PhD, Hideyuki Mitsuwa, MD, Sahin Atakan Bayir, MD, Hoyu Cho, MD, Genshiro Kubo, MD, Rei Ogawa, MD, PhD, FACS

“…We found that using the free vastus lateralis functional muscle transfer (FVL-FMT) can be effective. …”
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Exploring the Mechanism of β-Cyclodextrin-Encased Phenolic Acids Functionalized with TPP for Antioxidant Activity and Targeting by Christopher Sbarbaro, Valeria Márquez-Miranda, Matías Leal, Ricardo Pino-Rios, Pedro Olivares, Makarena González, Ignacio Díaz-Franulic, Fernando González-Nilo, Osvaldo Yáñez, Yorley Duarte

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Enhanced Separation of Palladium from Nuclear Wastewater by the Sulfur-Rich Functionalized Covalent Organic Framework by Junli Wang, Chen Luo, Wentao Wang, Hui Wang, Yao Liu, Jianwei Li, Taihong Yan

“…The outcomes of this research underscore the immense potential of COFs endowed with resilient linkers and precisely engineered functional groups. Such COFs can adeptly capture metal ions with high selectivity, even in the face of severe environmental conditions, thereby paving the way for the more effective and environmentally responsible management of radioactive waste.…”
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Three anti-inflammatory polysaccharides from Lonicera japonica Thunb.: insights into the structure-function relationships by Yu Liu, Hongjing Dong, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Wenwen Li, Bin Zhang, Jinqian Yu, Zhichang Qiu, Zhenjia Zheng

“…The three polysaccharides differed in chemical composition, molecular weight (Mw) distribution, glycosidic linkage pattern, functional groups and morphology. They exhibited excellent protective effects (in a dose-dependent manner) in lipopolysaccharide-injured RAW264.7 macrophages and CuSO4-damaged zebrafish via reducing NO production and inhibiting the overexpressions of inflammation-related transcription factors, inflammatory proteins and cytokines in the NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways. …”
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Effect of Different Reduced Training Frequencies After 12 Weeks of Concurrent Ballistic and Aerobic Training on Muscle Power and Triceps Brachii Muscle Architecture by Thomas Mpampoulis, Spyridon Methenitis, Angeliki N. Stasinaki, Nikolaos Zaras, Gregory C. Bogdanis, Gerasimos Terzis

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Modified Lagrange Interpolating Polynomial (MLIP) Method: A Straightforward Procedure to Improve Function Approximation by Uriel A. Filobello-Nino, Hector Vazquez-Leal, Mario A. Sandoval-Hernandez, Jose A. Dominguez-Chavez, Alejandro Salinas-Castro, Victor M. Jimenez-Fernandez, Jesus Huerta-Chua, Claudio Hoyos-Reyes, Norberto Carrillo-Ramon, Javier Flores-Mendez

“…This work presents the modified Lagrange interpolating polynomial (MLIP) method, which aims to provide a straightforward procedure for deriving accurate analytical approximations of a given function. The method introduces an exponential function with several parameters which multiplies one of the terms of a Lagrange interpolating polynomial. …”
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Dosing of Antimycotic Treatment in Sepsis–Induced Liver Dysfunction by Functional Liver Testing with LiMAx® by Carmen Kirchner, Jasmin Sibai, Elke Schwier, Dietrich Henzler, Claas Eickmeyer, Günther Winde, Thomas Köhler

“…However, caspofungin is also metabolised in the liver and can cause hepatotoxic effects. Therefore we measured metabolic liver function capacity using LiMAx®and adapted the patient’s dose of caspofungin to the evaluated liver function capacity to achieve an effective and liver-protective level of the active drug. …”
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Cardioneuroablation for reflex syncope or functional bradyarrhytmias: new insight from a single center experience by Noemi Valenti, Antonio Di Monaco, Imma Romanazzi, Nicola Vitulano, Federica Troisi, Federico Quadrini, Antonio Vitullo, Luca Sgarra, Rosa Caruso, Vincenzo Anzelmo, Pietro Guida, Natale Daniele Brunetti, Massimo Grimaldi

“…BackgroundCardioneuroablation (CNA) is a new approach to treat reflex syncope and functional bradyarrhytmias caused by autonomic imbalance. …”
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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

“…BackgroundPublic healthcare practices, particularly disease prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients, heavily rely on the availability and functionality of medical equipment. The absence of sufficient medical equipment and the malfunctioning of existing equipment impede the ability to provide effective healthcare services and directly affect patient rehabilitation, while the challenges related to medical equipment utilization are huge, especially in countries with limited resources such as Ethiopia. …”
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High-performance PVA/functionalized graphene oxide nanocomposite membranes for direct methanol fuel cells by D.M. Sobhy, Asmaa Attya Shalaby, Randa Eslah Khalifa, Yehia A. El-Taweel, Taghreed Mohamed Mohamed Zewail, F. Shokry

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The enlarged perivascular spaces in the hippocampus is associated with memory function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Peichun Pan, Dongsheng Zhang, Jing Li, Min Tang, Xuejiao Yan, Xin Zhang, Man Wang, Xiaoyan Lei, Xiaoling Zhang, Jie Gao

“…Abstract Early detection of cognitive dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is important for preventive measures due to the lack of effective treatments. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between enlarged perivascular space in the hippocampus (H-EPVS) and cognitive performance in patients with T2DM, and to determine whether it can serve as an imaging marker for cognitive dysfunction. 66 T2DM patients with cognitive impairment (T2DM-CI) and 71 T2DM patients with normal cognitive function (T2DM-NC) underwent cranial MRI scans and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments. …”
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