Renal function ascertainment rate of patients at community pharmacies in Japan: a national survey by Yuki Kondo, Yoshiaki Shikamura, Manabu Suzuki, Masao Takahashi, Eiji Kawakami, Hajime Hashiba, Choichiro Miyazaki

“…Results A total of 416,782 participants were included in the analysis, and 5.5% of these had their renal function ascertained at the community pharmacy. …”
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Neuropsychological Investigation of Anterior and Posterior Cortical Function in Early-Stage Probable Alzheimer’s Disease by P. Broks, C. Lines, L. Atchison, J. Challenor, M. Traub, C. Foster, H. Sagar

“…A group of patients with a diagnosis of early-stage, probable DAT (n = 17) was compared with age- and IQ-matched controls (n = 17) across a range of neuropsychological tasks presumed to exercise frontal or temporoparietal functions. A profile of strengths and weaknesses was observed across ‘anterior’ and ‘posterior’ cognitive tests, including dissociations among some tests of temporoparietal function, in particular visual object perception (impaired) and spatial analysis skills (intact). …”
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Evaluating levee setback distance for the co-benefits of groundwater recharge and riparian ecosystem function by Andrew J. Calderwood, Alisha Rodriguez, Laura Foglia, Helen E. Dahlke

“…To reverse these impacts, levee setbacks are often designed to reduce flood risk and provide the opportunity to restore ecohydrological function, while groundwater recharge is rarely considered because it may require relatively detailed groundwater system analysis. …”
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Androgen Modulates Functions of Endothelial Progenitor Cells through Activated Egr1 Signaling by Yizhou Ye, Xizhe Li, You Zhang, Zhenya Shen, Junjie Yang

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Transformer-based multimodal precision intervention model for enhancing diaphragm function in elderly patients by Ma Xinli, Zhao Jie, Yan Ming, Zhang Yanping, Li Fan, Jia Jing, Ding Lu

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Exploring barriers and facilitators for the potential implementation of the decision tool-functional independence in primary care by E. A. L. M. Molenaar, J. A. Barten, N. Bleijenberg, N. J. de Wit, C. Veenhof

“…Abstract Background The aging population presents challenges for healthcare, particularly in maintaining the functional independence of older adults. The Decision Support Tool for Functional Independence was developed to identify declines in functional independence and promote collaboration between healthcare professionals. …”
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Effects of maltodextrin in freeze drying on the physical and functional properties of different type of milk powder by Ravshanbek Sultanbekovich Alibekov, Aigerim Zhumagalievna Aitbayeva, Barna Makhamatovna Khamitova, Abdugani Mutalovich Azimov, Alifdalino Sulaiman, Siti Mazlina Mustapa Kamal, Farah Saleena Taip

“…This study examines the impact of maltodextrin concentration (0%-20%) on the physical and functional properties of freeze-dried cow and mare milk powder. …”
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Effective least squares approximation method for estimating the rhythm function of cyclic random process by Serhii Lupenko, Małgorzata Wiatr, Andrzej Metelski

“…The general problem of least squares approximation of the rhythm function of a cyclic random process is formulated as a problem of optimal selection of a parametric function derived from a predetermined class of functions that satisfy the necessary and sufficient conditions of the rhythm function of a cyclic random process. …”
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Evaluation of the renal function among sickle cell patients: a cross-sectional study by Talal Qadah, Anwar Refaei

“… This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the implications and effects of hematological and kidney function patterns in individuals with sickle cell disorder (SCD) residing in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Functional model of road safety for motor transport enterprise with account of high environmental temperatures by I. N. Yakunin, A. P. Fot, N. N. Yakunin, A. F. Fattakhova

“…The work is based on the synthesis of general scientific research methods, which included the provisions of system analysis, as well as the provisions of the theory of transport processes, the technical operation of vehicles.Results. …”
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Types of the left ventricle geometry and changes in functional parameters of the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation by V. V. Syvolap, A. O. Bohun

“…Echocardiography was performed on an Esaote MyLab Seven device (Italy) according to generally accepted rules. The indicators of systolic and diastolic, valvular functions, the distribution of patients according to four classic types of the left ventricular geometry were studied. …”
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Factors associated with quality of life and functional capacity in patients with diabetic foot in the Dominican Republic by Berniza Calderón, Manuel Soto, Alba Beltré

“…Results: The median scores for the SF-36's dimensions were: physical functioning 30 (Interquartile range [IQR]: 40), role limitations due to physical health 0 (IQR: 25), role limitations due to emotional problems 100 (IQR: 100), vitality 55 (IQR: 30), mental health 55 (IQR: 24), social functioning 50 (IQR: 50), bodily pain 45 (IQR: 47.5), general health 50 (IQR: 30). …”
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Advancing sustainable juice processing through thermosonication: functional enrichment of apple juice with pollen by Seydi Yıkmış, Melikenur Türkol, Nazan Tokatlı Demirok, Berna Al, Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed, Moneera O. Aljobair

“…Thermosonication process partially suppressed the enzymatic activity (PPO) and ensured the preservation of phenolic compounds and positively affected the shelf life of the product. Sensory analysis results showed that apple pollen juice processed with thermosonication received higher scores in terms of taste, odor, and general liking compared to both the control and pasteurized groups. …”
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Structural and functional assessment of TBX20 gene variants in pediatric ventricular septal defect by Zhenzhen Qin, Caixia Liu, Jie Wang, Yanmei Jin

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The relationship between hearing loss and cognitive function in the elderly: the mediating effect of social isolation by Jinwen Bai, Fangfang Zhen, Maria Della C. Raneses, Felina C. Young, Kun Yang

“…Abstract Background Hearing loss is an important factor affecting cognitive function in the elderly. However, the relationship between hearing loss, social isolation, and cognitive function remains unknown. …”
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Cognitive functions and their effect on disability in learning process and knowledge application in patients with arterial hypertension by S. Ya. Yanovska

“…Psychological examination and disability tests were carried out according to generally accepted methods. Statistical processing was performed in Microsoft Excel and Ascess, the results of the correlation analysis were described at a confidence level of P < 0.05. …”
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Impairment of Muscle Function Causes Pupal Lethality in Flies Expressing the Mitochondrial Alternative Oxidase by Carlos A. Couto-Lima, Sina Saari, Geovana S. Garcia, Gabriel H. Rocha, Johanna ten Hoeve, Eric Dufour, Marcos T. Oliveira

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Critical Review of the Methodological Shortcoming of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and Cognitive Function Studies by Shahab Haghayegh, Ramon C. Hermida, Michael H. Smolensky, Mili Jimenez Gallardo, Claudia Duran-Aniotz, Andrea Slachevsky, Maria Isabel Behrens, David Aguillon, Hernando Santamaria-Garcia, Adolfo M. García, Diana Matallana, Agustín Ibáñez, Kun Hu

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Impact of Tremor on Upper Limb Function in Parkinson’s Disease: An Cross-sectional Correlational Study by Nagarjuna Narayanasetti, Kshitija Bansal, Annie Thomas

“…Introduction: A common symptom of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is tremor, which, in combination with motor block termed ‘freezing’, acts as a major disabling factor for Upper Extremity (UE) function in people with PD. Aim: To determine the correlation between tremor and upper limb function in PD patients. …”
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FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE MASTICATORY MUSCLES OF PATIENTS WITH DEFECTS OF DENTITION, WHICH ARE COMPLICATED BY DENTOALVEOLAR DEFORMITIES by O. V. Bida, Yu. I. Zabuha

“…Morphological disorders are accompanied by functional violations of biodynamic balance of masticatory muscles, often in the stage of decompensation. …”
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