Quantitative Investigation of Hand Grasp Functionality: Thumb Grasping Behavior Adapting to Different Object Shapes, Sizes, and Relative Positions by Yuan Liu, Bo Zeng, Li Jiang, Hong Liu, Dong Ming

“…All of these provide a more accurate and general basis for the design and control of the bionic thumb and novel wearable assistant robot, thumb function assessment, and rehabilitation.…”
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New structural and functional contexts of the Dx[DN]xDG linear motif: insights into evolution of calcium-binding proteins. by Daniel J Rigden, Duncan D Woodhead, Prudence W H Wong, Michael Y Galperin

“…Among the known structural contexts for the Dx[DN]xDG motif, only the calcium blade and the EF-hand are currently found intracellularly in large numbers, perhaps because the higher extracellular concentration of Ca²⁺ allows for easier fixing of newly evolved motifs that have acquired useful functions. The analysis presented here will inform ongoing efforts toward prediction of similar calcium-binding motifs from sequence information alone.…”
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Achievement of minimal clinically important difference in shoulder function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Yumi Kubo, Naoyuki Kubo, Kotaro Yamakado

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Comparison of Left Ventricular Function after His Bundle Pacing vs Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Implantation by Kurniawan Prakoso, Kevin Wibawa, Giky Karwiky, Mohammad Rizki Akbar, Januar Wibawa Martha, Mohammad Iqbal

“…This study aimed to investigate the difference of LV function between HBP and LBBAP. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study enrolling patients age >18 years requiring CSP implantation from June 2020 to January 2024 in Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung. …”
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The Impact of Dadih Functional Bread on Gestational Weight Gain for Pregnant Women in Padang, Indonesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Helmizar Helmizar, Azrimaidaliza Azrimaidaliza, Faza Yasira Rusdi, Asrawati Asrawati, Ferdinal Ferry

“…The data were examined using Independent T-test for difference test and General Liniar Model (GLM) repeated measures, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). …”
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Nifedipine and losartan effects on endothelial function during acute pharmacological test in arterial hypertension patients with various risk factors by M. O. Argunova, A. G. Avtandilov

“…To study nifedipine and losartan effects on endothelial function (EF) during acute pharmacological test (APT) in arterial hypertension (AH) patients with several risk factors (RF). …”
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LEFT VENTRICLE FUNCTIONAL STATUS DYNAMICS THROUGH VARIOUS ISCHEMIA CLINICAL COURSES AFTER AN ENDURED ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME by D. A. Shvets, S. V. Povetkin

“…The global systolic and diastolic left ventrical function evaluation was perfomed with the help of echocardiograghy. …”
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Intravenous lidocaine for gut function recovery in colonic surgery: a health economic evaluation of the ALLEGRO randomised clinical trial by John Norrie, Graeme Maclennan, Lorna Aucott, Karen Innes, Andrew Stoddart, Seonaidh Cotton, Hugh Paterson, Doug Speake, Robert Arnott, Thenmalar Vadiveloo, Marek Atter, Angie Balfour, Zoe Batham, Irwin Foo, Susan Nimmo

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Water evaporation as a function of temperature, humidity, air velocity and body size in inactive terrestrial pulmonate Theba pisana by Sascha Zimmermann, Ulrich Gärtner, Yvan Capowiez, Heinz-R. Köhler, David Wharam

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River-sourced Cladophora glomerata macroalgal biomass as a more sustainable and functional feed raw material for growing rabbits by Monika Nutautaitė, Asta Racevičiūtė-Stupelienė, Saulius Bliznikas, Alius Pockevičius, Vilma Vilienė

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Rapid transient production in plants by replicating and non-replicating vectors yields high quality functional anti-HIV antibody. by Frank Sainsbury, Markus Sack, Johannes Stadlmann, Heribert Quendler, Rainer Fischer, George P Lomonossoff

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Effects of ginger supplementation in individuals with mild to moderate joint pain I: ratings of pain, functional capacity, and markers of inflammation by Jacob Broeckel, Landry Estes, Megan Leonard, Broderick Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Martin Purpura, Ralf Jäger, Ryan Sowinski, Christopher J. Rasmussen, Richard B. Kreider

“…Data were analyzed using the general linear model (GLM) analysis of variance with repeated measures, mean changes from baseline with 95% confidence intervals, and chi-squared analysis.Results There was evidence that ginger supplementation: 1.) attenuated perceptions of muscle pain in the vastus medialis (Day 2: χ2 p = 0.087); 2.) reported less pain from sitting (Day 2: χ2 p = 0.02), while nocturnal pain (Day 32: χ2 p = 0.075, Day 58: (χ2 p = 0.097), weight bearing pain (Day 32: χ2 p = 0.058), physical functioning of performing heavy duties (Day 32: χ2 p = 0.100), and physical functioning of performing light duties (Day 2: χ2 p = 0.064) on WOMAC questions; 3.) experienced significant reductions in WOMAC overall ratings of pain, stiffness, physical function, and total score values, particularly in 48-hour follow-up measures; 4.) reported less pain during nighttime bed rest (Day 2: χ2 p = 0.065; Day 32: χ2 p = 0.032) and when going up and down stairs (Day 32: χ2 p = 0.097) from the LEQ; and, 5.) promoted significant differences over time and/or between groups in IL-β, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, INF-γ, TNF-α, and high sensitivity C-reactive Protein at various points during the study.Conclusion Ginger supplementation promotes some favorable effects on exercise-induced perceptions of pain, functional capacity, and inflammatory markers in men and women who have mild to moderate muscle and joint pain.Registered clinical trial #ISRCTN74292348.…”
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Effects of trehalose on bone healing, physical function, and pain in patients with pertrochanteric fractures: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Reza Zandi, Hosna Omidi Razani, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad-Reza Jowshan, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Bahar Nikooyeh, Hoda Zahedi, Shahin Talebi

“…Abstract Background Appropriate management of fractures is crucial for restoring natural bone function and preventing long-term complications. Previous research on animal models indicates that trehalose can improve bone fracture healing by inhibiting the inflammatory cascade. …”
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Relation of Cognitive Reserve Indicator to Heart Disease and Cardiac Structure and Function: A Large Community‐Based Longitudinal Study by Xuerui Li, Wenzhe Yang, Yuyang Miao, Abigail Dove, Jiao Wang, Tingting Du, Zhongze Fang, Weili Xu, Qiang Zhang

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Effect of processing methods on the nutrient, antinutrient, functional, and antioxidant properties of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) flour by Abdulmajid Haji, Tilahun A. Teka, Tizazu Yirga Bereka, Tess Astatkie, Henock Woldemichael Woldemariam, Markos Makiso Urugo

“…Results indicated that processing methods significantly influenced the proximate composition; germination enhanced protein content from 23.50 % to 25.50 %, while cooking and roasting decreased it. Mineral content analysis revealed that calcium, iron, and zinc levels were generally reduced, with cooking leading to the greatest decreases in mineral concentrations. …”
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The rDNA Diversity, Interseasonal Dynamic, and Functional Role of Cyanobacteria <i>Synechococcus</i> in the Sub-Arctic White Sea by Tatiana A. Belevich, Irina A. Milyutina, Olga V. Vorob’eva, Aleksey V. Troitsky

“…It is expected that the increase in the abundance of PC and their increasing role in ecosystem functioning, as well as the enrichment of the species composition with new phylotypes in the semi-enclosed sub-Arctic White Sea, which is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, will be characteristic of all Arctic seas in general.…”
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Mechanism-based subtyping in binge eating: understanding neurobehavioral heterogeneity across negative emotionality, approach behavior, and executive function by Leyla R. Brucar, Eric Rawls, Ann F. Haynos, Carol B. Peterson, Anna Zilverstand

“…The Approach and Restrained subtypes further demonstrated unique neurobiological profiles, as determined by graph theory analysis of resting-state functional connectivity. …”
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Novice Inter-Rater Reliability on the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) After a 4-Hour Training Session by Brent Harper, Adrian Aron

“…# Background The Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) is a whole-body movement classification system that identifies non-optimal movement performance requiring further assessment. …”
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Association of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide with cognitive function and depression in elderly people with type 2 diabetes. by Insa Feinkohl, Naveed Sattar, Paul Welsh, Rebecca M Reynolds, Ian J Deary, Mark W J Strachan, Jackie F Price, Edinburgh Type 2 Diabetes Study-ET2DS Investigators

“…<h4>Methodology and principal findings</h4>Cross-sectional analysis of 1066 men and women aged 60-75 with type 2 diabetes. …”
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Evaluation of Food Security in Different Grain Functional Areas in China Based on the Entropy Weight Extended Matter Element Model by Yidi Wang, Xianzhao Liu, Mengru Song, Chenxi Dou

“…In the main marketing area, the per capita food share is significantly lower than in the other functional areas, which has the greatest impact on food security. (3) Analysis of the obstacle factors reveals that the food supply and access security subsystems are crucial for ensuring national, production, and marketing security. …”
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