Temporal evolution and factors influencing visual function and RNFL thickness in ethambutol-associated optic neuropathy by Taimin Guo, Yue Fu, Xiaoyu Xu, Xiaoning Liu, Yurong Zhang, Hui Yang

“…Comprehensive ophthalmologic assessments, including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), visual field (VF), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), were conducted to evaluate visual function and optic nerve structure. Statistical analyses including multiple linear regression and comparative analyses (independent t-tests/Mann–Whitney U tests) were performed to identify factors influencing recovery, with effect sizes calculated using Cohen’s d. …”
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Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G‐CSF) and Olfactory Function—A Clinical Pilot Study by C. A. Hintschich, K. Resler, C. Brückner, A. Altundag, K. Trautmann, K. Hölig, F. Kroschinsky, M. Pieniak, T. Hummel

“…Methods A total of 40 subjects were included in this study (10 myeloma patients, 10 allogeneic stem cell donors, 20 controls who did not receive any G‐CSF). Olfactory function was psychophysically assessed using the threshold and extended identification domain of the Sniffin' Sticks test. …”
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Dual trajectories of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor and cognitive function in people living with HIV by Henry Ukachukwu Michael, Antony M Rapulana, Theresa Smit, Njabulo Xulu, Sivapragashini Danaviah, Suvira Ramlall, Frasia Oosthuizen

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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect cognitive function when controlling for income and cultural factors by Kerri M. Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J. White, Selena E. Bartlett

“…IntroductionAlcohol consumption is commonly considered to be a modifiable risk factor in cognitive decline. However, numerous studies have found an association between light to moderate consumption of alcohol and enhanced cognitive function. …”
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Functional analysis of stress-related transcription factor gene PsDREB from Paeonia suffruticosa by LIU Huichun, MA Guangying, ZHU Kaiyuan, ZOU Qingcheng, ZHOU Jianghua, TIAN Danqing

“…These results lay the foundation for further research on the function mode of PsDREB transcription factor, and also supply theoretical and material evidence for excavating more possible stress-resistant genes from peony so as to breed out highly stress-tolerant transgenic peony.…”
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The importance of different preoperative factors in the prognosis of functional results of uncomplicated surgery for idiopathic epimacular membranes by S. G. Toropygin, S. V. Nazarova, A. N. Maslov

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Assessing post-COVID-19 functional recovery in healthcare workers: Insights from the 6-minute walking test and DLCO analysis by Salma AlBahrani, Ali AlBarrak, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Nawal AlGubaisi, Hamoud Alkurdi, Dalia Alburaiki, Abdulrahaman AlGhamdi, Mohammed AlOthaiqy, Osama Faqihi, Meshael Musaed Almershad, Fatimah Hassan Hakami, Asmaa AlAbbadi, Mariam Hassan Hakami, Alaa AlMaimouni, Zechariah Jebakumar Arulanantham, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq

“…Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide, necessitating an understanding of its effects on their health and functional capacity. This study utilized the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and pulmonary function test (PFT) to evaluate post-infection recovery of HCWs, and analyzed the results in relation to comorbidities, symptoms, and healthcare admission. …”
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Different dry-wet pulses favor different functional strategies: A test using tropical dry forest tree species. by Flor Vega-Ramos, Lucas Cifuentes, Fernando Pineda-García, Todd Dawson, Horacio Paz

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Cleaning, Disinfection, and Functional Tests for Bag Valve Masks in Hospitals Located in 117 Cities in China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Qin N, Zhu J, Huang H, Chen H, Rao J, Zhou X

“…The incidences of malfunctions in BVMs using high-temperature drying cabinets and using other drying methods were 50.55% and 38.73%, respectively (χ2 = 6.598, P < 0.05).Conclusion: The types of BVMs and the methods of cleaning, disinfection, drying, and storage conditions could affect the cleaning quality or functional integrity. This highlights the urgent need for standardized national guidelines in China.Keywords: central sterile supply department, bag valve mask, cleaning, disinfection, functional testing, cross-sectional study…”
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Using online attitudinal and completion test to understand the consumerś perception of probiotic dry-fermented sausage by Marilia Silva Malvezzi Karwowski, Eliane Cristine Francisco-Maffezzolli, Evelin da Costa Boiko, Renata Ernlund Freitas de Macedo

“…The online test was applied using images simulating the shopping experience of a couple in a supermarket. …”
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Development of Empirical Equation to Estimate Corridor Speed of Vehicles in Metro Construction Work Zone by Pataskar Smita, Pimplikar Sunil, Darekar Chaitanya

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Long COVID in Elderly COPD Patients: Clinical Features, Pulmonary Function Decline, and Proteomic Insights by Li S, Zhao H, Zhang M, Yuan T, Chai D, Shen Z, Qin C, Li Y, Pan M

“…Patients completed questionnaires, pulmonary function tests, chest CT, routine laboratory tests, and blood proteomic analysis.Results: Long-COVID patients had a longer course of COPD (> 5 years, 76.8% vs 52.4%) and duration of SARS-CoV-2 infection (10.0 days vs 7.0 days) (All P < 0.05), higher symptom burden, worse pulmonary ventilation function and a more rapid decrease in DLCO (All P < 0.05). …”
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Changes in neurocognitive function after acute high-intensity exercise: decreasing the biomechanical risk factors of ACL injury by Mika Konishi, Satoshi Shibata, Masahiro Takemura

“…Athletes with improved neurocognitive function had decreased the biomechanical ACL injury risk factors during side-step cutting. …”
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Ultrasonographic modeling of lung and diaphragm mechanics: clinical trial of a novel non-invasive method to evaluate pre-operative pulmonary function by Tianyuan Li, Xiong-zhi Wu, Dingde Long, Huan Fu, Suping Guo, Fen Liu

“…Background Pre-operative pulmonary function testing (PFT) plays a key role in predicting postoperative complications or functional impairment. …”
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The Spatiotemporal Variation and Ecological Evaluation of Macroinvertebrate Functional Feeding Groups in the Upper Yellow River by Peilun Li, Shuhan Xiong, Jiacheng Liu, Tai Wang, Yanbin Liu, Kai Liu, Yongjie Wang, Jilong Wang

“…Concerning river section types, dominant species in the gorge areas included <i>Gammarus</i> sp., <i>Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri</i>, and <i>Polypedilum</i> sp. among collector-gatherers, while in the plain areas, dominant species included <i>Ecdyonurus</i> sp. among scrapers, <i>Hydropsyche</i> sp. among collector-filterers, and <i>Gammarus</i> sp., <i>Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri</i>, and <i>Chironomus</i> sp. among collector-gatherers. A Mantel test revealed that dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and orthophosphate were the primary environmental factors affecting the FFGs of macroinvertebrates in the upper Yellow River, with variations observed in their effects across different months. …”
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Anatomical and functional study of the musculus psoas major and nervus femoralis in correlation with pelvic diameters by Vojvodić Aleksandar, Matić Aleksandar, Mihailović Jelena, Bjelogrlić Predrag, Puškaš Laslo, Stijak Lazar, Aleksić Dubravka, Filipović Branka, Vukomanović-Đurđević Biserka, Kapor Slobodan

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Analysis of Auditory Function before and after a Single Session of Hemodialysis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease by Érica Alessandra Caldas, Patrick Rademaker Burke, Aline Gomes Bittencourt, Patricia Andréia Caldas, Eduardo Henrique Costa Rodrigues, Natalino Salgado Filho

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Pretest probability of coronary artery disease as a factor for optimizing invasive diagnostics in routine clinical practice by M. A. Simonyan, T. Yu. Kalyuta, E. N. Genkal, O. M. Posnenkova, V. I. Gridnev

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Influence of open surgical and endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair on clot quality assessed by ROTEM® test by Šarac Momir, Marjanović Ivan, Bezmarević Mihailo, Šarac Sanja, Milić Rade, Obradović Slobodan, Tomić Aleksandar

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Assessment of Immunological, Skeletal, and Thyroid Function Abnormalities in Paediatric Morphoea by Vibhu Mendiratta, Anuja Yadav, Amit K. Meena, Suvarna Samudrala, Ritu Singh, Vishal Parmar

“…All were subjected to detailed history, clinical examination, and investigations including complete blood count, serum IgE, anti-nuclear antibody, thyroid function tests, anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies, and radiological investigations. …”
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