Partnership delivery of evidence-based therapy intervention to improve upper-limb function: a retrospective analysis by Anne Gordon, Erika Molteni, Tomoki Arichi, Jill Massey, Ben Siegle, Leanne Dreyer

“…Of caregivers surveyed, 97.85% would repeat the programme, and 100% would recommend it to others.Conclusions Evelina REACH is a clinically effective, goal-directed intensive activity-based therapy intervention that fosters lasting functional improvements in upper-limb use. …”
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Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy and Functional Implications: Which Joint in the Upper Extremity Is More Closely Associated? by Gülsena Utku Umut, Zeynep Hoşbay, Müberra Tanrıverdi, Güleser Güney Yılmaz, Okyar Altaş, Alperen Korucu, Atakan Aydın

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> The study highlights the necessity of assessing both joint range of motion and body perception for effective treatment and follow-up, to improve the functionality and quality of life for children with OBPP.…”
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Impact of farm size on the function of landscape-level payments for ecosystem services: an agent-based model study by Vince Wu, Andrew Reid Bell, Wei Zhang

“…We employ framed field games and agent-based modeling as complementary research tools, exploring how farm size impacts the function of landscape-scale NCH subsidies aimed at encouraging coordinated provision and sharing of natural pest control services to reduce pesticide use. …”
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A Portable Smartphone-Based 3D-Printed Biosensing Platform for Kidney Function Biomarker Quantification by Sangeeta Palekar, Sharayu Kalambe, Jayu Kalambe, Madhusudan B. Kulkarni, Manish Bhaiyya

“…Detecting kidney function biomarkers is critical for the early diagnosis of kidney diseases and monitoring treatment efficacy. …”
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The causal relationship between biological function of mitochondria and chronic kidney disease： a Mendelian randomization study by Yuan Xin-zhu, Li Ling-qin, Zhou Rui-jiao, Lin Chang-wei, Xia Meng-di, Wang Bao-fu, Xie Xi-sheng

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the causal relationship between mitochondrial functional proteins and chronic kidney disease （CKD） using Mendelian randomization analysis， thus providing a genetic reference for the early prevention of CKD.MethodsPublicly accessible GWAS data were collected and used to analyze the causal relationship between mitochondrial functional proteins and CKD， with inverse variance weighted analysis as the core method. …”
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Chitosan and gelatin based antimicrobial composite coatings functionalized with natural active agents for preservation of pork meat by Sweety Kalita, Santosh Kumar, Joydeep Dutta, Avik Mukherjee

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Parasite community of the pelagic thresher Alopias pelagicus (Lamniformes) as additional indicator of trophic network status and functioning by Mario Santoro, Flavia Occhibove, Luigi Maria Cusano, Marialetizia Palomba, Bernald Pacheco-Chaves, José Miguel Carvajal-Rodríguez, Monica Monge-Amador, Alicia Rojas, Alberto Solano-Barquero

“…Parasite communities of sharks, which have high structural importance within trophic webs, might well be included among bioindicators of trophic network functioning. Here, we present the first study on parasite communities of the pelagic thresher Alopias pelagicus, in the eastern Pacific, a highly biodiverse area, subject to the threat of overfishing. …”
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Pet Attachment and Influence as Moderators of the Relationships of Psychological Factors to Physical Function in Community-Residing Older Adults by Lincy Koodaly, Erika Friedmann, Nancy R. Gee, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Barbara Resnick, Eun-Shim Nahm, Elizabeth Galik, Sarah Holmes

“…<b>Background:</b> The growth of the older adult population calls for innovative and cost-effective ways of promoting their physical, psychological, and cognitive health. …”
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Successful thoracoscopic-assisted resection of a functional paraganglioma in the mediastinum with extracorporeal circulation: a case report by Zhihui Yang, Xiaojie Huang, Danting Zhou, Tao Tang, Hengxing Liang, Wenliang Liu, Fenglei Yu, Chen Chen

“…Effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team is essential for ensuring accurate diagnosis and delivering optimal, individualized care.…”
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Comparative assessment of bone mineral density in recipients with preserved function and calcium degeneration of heart valve bioprotheses by N. V. Rutkovskaya, A. N. Stasev, N. V. Kondyukova, O. K. Kuzmina, V. B. Fanaskov, L. P. Barbarash

“…The experimental groups included the patients with structural dysfunctions of BP associated with the calcification of the xenomaterial, confirmed by light and electron microscopy data (group I, n=22) and the patients with normal functional state of the implanted valves according to the results of echocardiographic tests (group II, n=48). …”
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Combined Cognitive-Psychological-Physical Intervention Induces Reorganization of Intrinsic Functional Brain Architecture in Older Adults by Zhiwei Zheng, Xinyi Zhu, Shufei Yin, Baoxi Wang, Yanan Niu, Xin Huang, Rui Li, Juan Li

“…Taken together with our previous findings of enhanced resting-state functional connectivity between the medial prefrontal cortex and medial temporal lobe regions following a combined intervention program in older adults, we conclude that the functional plasticity of the aging brain is a rather complex process, and an effective cognitive-psychological-physical intervention is helpful for maintaining a healthy brain and comprehensive cognition during old age.…”
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Absence of Exogenous Glucose in the Perfusate During Kidney Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Does Not Affect Mitochondrial Function by Dafni Efraimoglou, L. Annick van Furth, Albert Gerding, Barbara M. Bakker, Jan-Luuk Hillebrands, Henri G. D. Leuvenink, Leonie H. Venema

“…The perfusion solution includes glucose to support kidney metabolism; however, its effect on mitochondrial function remains unclear. …”
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Evaluation of hypoglycemic potential of Cuminum cyminum and its role in modulation of cognitive function in rats with induced diabetes by Abhishek Kumar, Amit Shekhar, Mitali Dua, Indu Jangra, Umesh Suranagi, Ekta Arora

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Combination of dry planetary ball milling and Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation improves nutritional and functional value of okara by Jing-Yu Feng, Wang-Wei Zhang, Kiran Thakur, Fei Hu, Jian-Guo Zhang, Zhao-Jun Wei

“…This study innovatively explores the synergistic effects of dry planetary ball milling and Lactobacillus plantarum UFG10 fermentation on enhancing the nutritional and functional properties of okara. …”
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Prediction of biomechanical complications in patients with implant supported fixed dental prostheses in different terms of functional loading by O. M. Doroshenko, O. F. Sirenko

“…The incidence of biomechanical complications of implant restorations is higher in patients with long-term existing defects of dentition after tooth extraction and deferred occlusal loading in comparison to cases of well-timed prosthetics and early functional loading. Protective occlusal splints are proved as effective preventive measures to decrease the incidence of mechanical complications of implant supported fixed dental prostheses and to induce faster normalization of masticatory activity.…”
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Structural-functional analysis of modified kudzu starch as a novel instant powder: Role of modified technology by Ruidi He, Chuanlai Du, Songnan Li, Li Guo, Kaiyue Wang, Liping Yang

“…Adopting effective methods to modify starch structure for enhanced functional properties has become a pivotal pursuit within the realm of food science. …”
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An electronic tongue system with automatic sample mixing function for long-term in-situ monitoring of chemical reactions by Chaoxian Jia, Yuezhong Mao, Jianxi Ying, Xiaofan Guo, Shiyi Tian, Weibo Zheng, Tao Zhang, Yufen Zhao, Kun Ding, Yan Liu

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A systematic review of alterations in brain activation and intensity following stroke: implications for integration and functional outcomes by Amirul Azri, Noorazrul Yahya, Umi Nabilah Ismail, Muhammad Aminuddin Ashari, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…BackgroundStroke remains a leading cause of disability, making it critical to understand the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms for effective rehabilitation. Task-based functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides valuable insights into brain activation patterns; however, its correlation with clinical evaluations is not yet fully understood. …”
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Ectopic expression of NKG7 enhances CAR-T function and improves the therapeutic efficacy in liquid and solid tumors by Yuxin Chen, Meng Wang, Shuxin Huang, Lulu Han, Ying Cai, Xiaodi Xu, Shuwen Sun, Zhaokai Chen, Junze Chen, Jiatian Yu, Hongwei Du, Huizhong Li, Junnian Zheng, Bo Ma, Gang Wang

“…Here, we applied nineteen individual single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data from clinical samples of digestive cancers to explore the characteristics of tumor-infiltrating T cells (TILs) to identify effective targets which might be benefit for enhancing the function of CAR-T cells. …”
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THE OUTCOMES OF FUNCTIONING OF UNIFIED SYSTEM OF INDIVIDUAL DOSE CONTROL OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION CITIZENS BASED ON 2014 DATA by V. S. Repin, N. K. Baryshkov, A. A. Bratilova, K. V. Varfolomeeva, Ju. N. Goncharova, D. V. Kononenko, T. A. Kormanovskaja, S. I. Kuvshinnikov, L. V. Repin, I. K. Romanovich, A. V. Svetovidov, I. P. Stamat, O. E. Tutel’jan

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