Exploring Relationship Between Immunocompetence, HPA Axis Functioning and Performances of Preweaning Dairy Calves by Alessio Cotticelli, Giovanna Bifulco, Matilde Giombolini, Isabella Pividori, Alfio Calanni Macchio, Gianluca Neglia, Mirco Corazzin, Alberto Prandi, Tanja Peric

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Respective association of joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation with knee symptoms and function in China by Liyi Zhang, Chutong Lin, Jian Jin, Jianhao Lin, Zhichang Li

“…Conclusion This study found that JSN and osteophytes had different impacts on function and symptoms in KOA. …”
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Correlation of Urine Ammonia Excretion With Renal Function in Healthy Cats and Cats With Kidney Disease by Eleanor E. Brown, Kirsten L. Cooke, Rebeca A. Castro, Alexis Cooper, Andrew J. Specht, Autumn N. Harris

“…Results Chronic kidney disease cats (median 4.2; range 0.6–9.2) had lower UACR than healthy cats (median 7.6; range 3.0–23.7; p < 0.01). …”
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WHAT CHANGES IN PERFUSION AND MYOCARDIAL FUNCTION AFTER LATE REVASCULARIZATION OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION? by E. N. Ostroumov, E. V. Migunova, E. D. Kotina, O. G. Sinyakova, G. A. Gazaryan, V. A. Ryabinin, N. E. Kudryashova

“…The Russian program with the analysis of perfusion, function and the phase images was used in SPECT synchronized with ECG.Results. …”
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Group participation and the risk of functional decline in later life: A Prospective Cohort Study by Makoto Kaneko PhD, Fumihiro Saitoh PhD, Hotaka Hara MD, Takako Motomura, Kumiko Maruyama, Yumiko Okamoto BA, Hisako Kuribayashi, Kouichi Imai LLB, Katsunori Kondo PhD

“…However, participants with ≥10 years of involvement had significantly lower scores (β = –1.95, 95% CI: –3.64 to –0.26, P  = .024). …”
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Preparation and Functional Properties of Hydroxy-propylated Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Starch by Ogundiran Abimbola Aina, Ayisat Temitayo Tijani, Olusegun Olafimihan Ogundiran, Oyesolape Basirat Akinsipo, Ali El Gamal, Talha Bin Emran, Mohamed Hefnawy

“…Hydroxypropylated starches also had lower setback values. These results indicate enhanced functional properties in modified starch. …”
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Different morphology and function of hip extensor muscles between sprint runners and sprint cyclists by Yuta Yamaguchi, Tetsunari Nishiyama, Naoki Wada, Wataru Fukuda, Masuhiko Mizuno, Mitsuo Otsuka

“…Abstract During a specific task, the whole-body motion favors those with muscles suited for its execution; in addition, it leads to adaptations in muscle morphology and function of muscles. Thus, the well suited and/or adapted muscles are particularly crucial for enhancing performance in each competitive sport. …”
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Functional assertiveness with acceptance and commitment therapy for employees returning to work: a preliminary investigation by Daisuke Ito, Daisuke Ito, Yushun Okabe, Yushun Okabe, Aya Nobushige, Seiko Saito, Yoshinari Takahashi

“…This study aimed to preliminarily examine the efficacy of a functional assertiveness training program incorporating acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a pilot study involving individuals who had taken a leave of absence due to mental health problems. …”
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Functional biscuits enriched with potato peel powder: Physical, chemical, rheological, and antioxidants properties by R. H. Tlay, S. J. Abdul-Abbas, A.А. А. El-Maksoud, A. B. Altemimi, T. G. Abedelmaksoud

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Multimodal imaging analysis and structure-function correlation in patients exposed to pentosan polysulfate sodium by Sandra Hoyek, Eleni Konstantinou, Francesco Romano, Darren Chen, Celine Chaaya, Magdalena G. Krzystolik, Daniel Hu, Rachel Huckfeldt, Demetrios G. Vavvas, Leo A. Kim, Jason Lee, Elise De, John B. Miller, Nimesh A. Patel

“…Purpose: To study the anatomic and functional retinal changes in patients exposed to pentosan polysulfate (PPS) using multimodal imaging and mesopic microperimetry. …”
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Disruption of Multimodal Brain Networks and Structural-Functional Coupling in Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder by Wang Y, Wei J, Yan Y, Wang M, Fan H, Du Y, Yang X, Ma X, Ma X

“…However, evidence focusing on the multimodal brain networks and structural-functional coupling in adolescent depression is still limited.Methods: Participants with major depressive disorder (MDD) were Han Chinese individuals aged 13 to 18 who had been unmedicated for at least two weeks. …”
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Early resistance rehabilitation improves functional regeneration following segmental bone defect injury by Kylie E. Williams, Julia Andraca Harrer, Steven A. LaBelle, Kelly Leguineche, Jarred Kaiser, Salil Karipott, Angela Lin, Alyssa Vongphachanh, Travis Fulton, J. Walker Rosenthal, Farhan Muhib, Keat Ghee Ong, Jeffrey A. Weiss, Nick J. Willett, Robert E. Guldberg

“…Animals that underwent resistance running had the greatest bone volume and improved functional recovery with regenerated femurs that matched intact failure torque and torsional stiffness values. …”
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Evaluation of renal function and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in children and adolescents: The role of birthweight by Nergis Karayel, Ferah Sönmez, Ilknur Girişgen, Alparslan Ünsal, Çiğdem Yenisey, Mete Önde

“…In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of low birth weight on renal function and blood pressure in healthy children and adolescents. …”
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Meta Analysis of Therapeutic Effect of Jichuan Decoction Combined with Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Functional Constipation by Haibing QIN, Aiyuan ZOU, Lianhuan YANG, Zhaotian WU

“…Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of Jichuan decoction combined with acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of functional constipation, and provide necessary reference for clinical treatment.Methods:Two independent researchers electronically searched databases, including VIP Database (VIP), Wanfang Database, China Knowledge Network Database (CNKI), China's Traditional Chinese Medicine Database, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Embase, PubMed and Clinicalkey, to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about functional constipation treated by acupuncture and moxibustion from the establishment time of the library to December 31, 2018. …”
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The combined effects of sleep and extreme heat exposure on cognitive function among older adults by Wensu Zhou, Xuezhu Li, Qiong Wang, Li Ling, Hui Zhang

“…Extreme heat was defined as periods ≥ 3 days with daily minimum temperatures above the 92.5th percentile during the warm season. Cognitive function was assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). …”
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Functional Brain Changes in Younger Population of Cervical Spondylosis Patients with Chronic Neck Pain by Zhang W, Chen Z

“…In addition, the NPQ score showed a negative association with the ALFF value of the ORBinf.R and a positive correlation with the ALFF value of the CC1.L. Finally, the HADS-A score exhibited a positive correlation with the ALFF value of the right anterior cingulate and paracingulate gyrus (ACG.R).Conclusion: Young patients with chronic neck pain show extensive central remodeling, with altered functional activity in pain-emotion brain areas (such as the cingulate gyrus and insula), pain-cognition brain areas (such as the prefrontal lobe), and other special sensory brain areas (such as the parietal and occipital lobes). …”
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Spillover Effects of Paid Functions on Physicians’ Unpaid Knowledge Activities: Quasi-Experimental Approach by Xuan Liu, Xiaotong Chi, Ming Chen, Wen Sun, Jia Li

“…This study found that participation in paid knowledge activities had a positive spillover effect on physicians’ free knowledge contributions, which manifested in the increase in post quantity (473.1%; P<.001), article length (108%; P=.009), function word frequency (0.6%; P=.001), causal word frequency (0.2%; P<.001), and content information entropy (6.6%; P=.006). …”
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Effect of roasting time and method on physicochemical and functional properties of roasted maize grain (Asharo) by Masresha Gebeyehu Ewunetu, Zemene Tadege Woldie, Aynadis Molla Asemu

“…Although most parts of Ethiopia prepare tella from roasted various products using traditional methods that affect the physicochemical and functional properties of the products. The objective of this study was to investigate the Effect of roasting time and method on physicochemical and functional properties of roasted maize grain (asharo). …”
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Comparative analysis of synteny and functional divergence of APX genes in Fragaria vesca and Fragaria×ananassa by Shixiong Lu, Juanbo Yang, Guangling Shi, Huiming Gou, Zonghuan Ma, Wenfang Li, Baihong Chen, Juan Mao

“…Although APX genes have been reported in many species, comparative analysis of genome-wide, promoters, and gene functions between F. vesca (Fragaria vesca L.) and F. × ananassa (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) have not been comprehensively explored. …”
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Habitat fragmentation reduced plant functional diversity in the agro-pastoral ecotone of Inner Mongolia by Jiawei Yu, Yongzhi Yan, Guowei Wang, Qing Zhang

“…Additionally, this study supported the Functional Diversity-Area Relationship (FDAR), where we found patch area had significant positive effect on FRic. …”
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