THE IMPACT OF THIRD-GENERATION BETA-BLOCKER ANTIHYPERTENSIVE TREATMENT ON ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION AND THE PROTHROMBOTIC STATUS. EFFECTS OF SMOKING by G. P. Vyssoulis, A. G. Marinakis, K. A. Aznaouridis, E. A. Karpanou, A. N. Arapogianni, D. V. Cokkinos, C. I. Stefanadis

“…The significance of β-blockers in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases is well established. The effect of vasodilating β-blockers on endothelial function and prothrombotic state has not been investigated. …”
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Effects of Personalized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Social Cognitive Network Functional Connectivity in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders by Daniel M. Blumberger, Lindsay D. Oliver

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Effect of extrusion on physicochemical and functional properties of cladode flour from Opuntia cochenillifera and Opuntia ficus-indica by Denhy Jaquelinee Pérez-Viveros, Luis Díaz-Batalla, Ricardo Omar Navarro-Cortez, Heidi María Palma-Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Hernández-Uribe

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Effect of Mirror Therapy Combined with Task-Oriented Training on Hemiplegic Upper Limb Functions after Stroke by HE Aiqun, WANG Yang, NIE Tiancui, YING Qixing, YE Simei, SONG Qiushuang, XU Hui, HE Maoli

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the priming effect of mirror therapy combined with task-oriented training on hemiplegic upper limb functions after stroke.MethodsA total of forty eligible inpatients with stroke were divided into observation group and control group according to the random number table method, with 20 cases in each group. …”
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Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults by Soraia Ferreira, Soraia Ferreira, José Marmeleira, José Marmeleira, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Nilton Leite, Nilton Leite, Alexandre Bernardino, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Armando Raimundo, Armando Raimundo

“…BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the effects of a multimodal program using augmented reality on the functional fitness and physical activity of older adults living in the community.MethodSeventy-eight older adults living in the community participated in this study. …”
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The Effect of Physical Activity on Executive Functions in the Elderly Population: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Carmela Matrisciano, Roberta Minino, Anna Maria Mariani, Cristiana D’Anna

“…Physical activity (PA) has been shown to be an effective strategy that can be used to preserve executive functions (EFs) by improving brain flexibility and efficiency. …”
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Effect of silane treatment of carboxylic-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the thermal properties of epoxy nanocomposites

“…The effect of silane treatment of carboxylic-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (COOH-MWCNTs) on the thermal properties of COOH-MWCNTs/epoxy nanocomposites was studied by comparing the research results on differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis data of silane treated COOH-MWCNTs/epoxy system with those of as-received COOH-MWCNTs/epoxy system. …”
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Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Cardiac Function, Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life by Anastasia Shchendrygina, Amina Rakisheva, Ilya Giverts, Yasmin Rustamova, Anzhela Soloveva

“…This review discusses the effects of GLP-1 RAs on surrogate HF outcomes, such as cardiac structure and function, exercise capacity and quality of life, in HF patients across the spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction, to provide insights into the potential of these agents to be investigated in large clinical trials to evaluate clinical outcomes.…”
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Effects of paroxetine-mediated inhibition of GRK2 expression on depression and cardiovascular function in patients with myocardial infarction by Tian X, Wang Q, Guo R, Xu L, Chen Q, Hou Y

“…Treatment of AMID patients with paroxetine significantly reduced the expression of GRK2, normalized the autonomic nervous system function, and improved cardiac performance. In contrast, fluoxetine normalized the autonomic nervous system but did not reduce the expression of GRK2 nor improved cardiac performance.Conclusion: This study suggests that paroxetine is effective for improving cardiac function in patients with AMID and such effect correlates with GRK2 reduction. …”
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Effect of Acupuncture Treatment on Cortical Activation in Patients With Tinnitus: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study by Xianghua Yu, Bin Gong, Hao Yang, Zheng Wang, Gaowei Qi, Jie Sun, Yu Fang, Xiaoli Fan

“…However, tinnitus is a subjective symptom of patients, and there is currently no objective detection method to reflect the improvement effect of acupuncture on tinnitus. We used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to explore the effect of acupuncture on the cerebral cortex of tinnitus patients. …”
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In Vitro Co-culture of Bacterial and Mammalian Cells to Investigate Effects of Potential Probiotics on Intestinal Barrier Function by Ajitpal Purba, Rachel Anderson, Dulantha Ulluwishewa

“…Here, we describe a method to assess the effect of individual bacterial strains on intestinal barrier function using automated transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) measurements. …”
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Effect of thermal and nonthermal processing methods on the structural and functional properties of whey protein from donkey milk by Mengjia Ma, Juanjuan Luo, Xipeng Wang, Ning Wang, Cunfang Wang, Guiqin Liu, Hua Jiang, Xiaoning Zhang, Cunzhong Yuan

“…ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of thermal, ultrasonication, and UV treatment on the structural and functional properties of whey proteins from donkey milk. …”
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Effects of Restricted Blood Flow Interval Training on Lower Extremity Muscles and Motor Function in Stroke Patients by Yongxiang Li, Yali Liu, Jiangrong Xiong

“…Conclusion: BFR can promote rehabilitation functional, relieve stress, ensure safety, improve training effects and have high value clinical uses.…”
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The effects of platelet activating factor and retinoic acid on the expression of ELAM-1 and ICAM-1 and the functions of neutrophils by Si-Feng Chen

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The Effectiveness of the Multimedia Phonological Awareness Program on The Reading Skill of students with borderline intellectual functioning in The First Grade by Samira Saeidi, Saeid Hassanzade, Sogand Ghasemzadeh

“…The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of the multimedia phonological awareness program on the reading skill of students with borderline intellectual functioning in the first grade. …”
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Interventional effects of different track and field sports on human cardiovascular function indicators and physiological energy metabolism by Ruibin Jing, Zhengwei Wang, Choi Mee-Seong

“…Abstract Objective To analyze the effects of different track and field events on human cardiovascular function and physiological energy metabolism. …”
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Effect of external sensory integration on motor functional disorder in children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) by Chhavi Kumar Sharma, Shahiduz Zafar

“…Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, often associated with motor impairments affecting balance, coordination, and overall motor function. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy alone versus conventional physiotherapy combined with sensory integration therapy in improving motor function in children with ADHD in India. …”
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The effect of combined antihypertensive therapy on left ventricular diastolic function in resting and postexercise patients with arterial hypertension by M. Yu. Kolesnyk

“…The aim of the study was to determine the effects of two antihypertensive combinations (perindopril/amlodipine and losartan/amlodipine) on the state of diastolic function at rest and after exercise in patients with arterial hypertension. …”
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Effects of plant functional group removal on caterpillars (Gynaephora alpherakii) performance and plant production in an alpine meadow by Rui Cao, Han Chen, Jingran Cai, Chen Hang, Ziyu Zhang, Yingchun Miao, Peng Xie

“…Loss of plant functional group diversity has significant repercussions for ecosystem productivity globally. …”
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The effects of Fe2O3 nanoparticles on catalytic function of human acetylcholinesterase: size and concentration role by Samaneh Rashtbari, Zahra Hassanpour Aydinlou, Leila Sadeghi

“…After treatment with Fe2O3 NPs, the catalytic activity of AChE was assessed in HepG2 cell lines, and the results confirmed the inhibitory effects of Fe2O3 NPs on AChE activity in vivo. Conclusion: These findings provide helpful information about the impact of Fe2O3 NPs on the structure and function of AChE and could offer new insights into the risk assessment of the medical application of nanoparticles.…”
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