A non-randomized study of sexual health education on the sexual function of primigravid women by Maryam Keshavarz, Afsaneh Ghorbani, Leila Allahqoli, Fatemeh Sarvi, Hamid Salehiniya, Ibrahim Alkatout

“…By dispelling misconceptions and enriching knowledge, such interventions have the potential to enhance the sexual function of pregnant women significantly. …”
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Central Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index Are Repeatable and Reproducible Measures of Arterial Function by Sophie L. Russell, Mushidur Rahman, Charles J. Steward, Amy E. Harwood, Gordon McGregor, Prithwish Banerjee, Nduka C. Okwose, Djordje G. Jakovljevic

“…Considering these variables are noninvasive and easy‐to‐measure, arterial function assessment may have a role in routine clinical practice to facilitate risk stratification in cardiovascular diseases.…”
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Effects of severe scoliosis on cardiac structure and function in resting patients: a retrospective study by Jie Xiao, Tao Li, Yingsong Wang, Zhi Zhao, Jingming Xie, Jin Zhou

“…Age and gender influence specific cardiac structural parameters but have a limited impact on cardiac function. Preoperative assessments should prioritize LVDd and CI for a thorough evaluation of cardiac health in these patients. …”
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Chronic low-grade inflammation, lipid risk factors and mortality in functionally dependent elderly by Vasović Olga, Trifunović Danijela, Despotović Nebojša, Milošević Dragoslav P.

“…In this study a high hsCRP was an important factor to identify functionally dependent elderly at high risk who may have more benefit from agressive lipid lowering treatment.…”
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Occupational exposure to flame retardants following production replacement and their effect on thyroid function indicators by Ling Meng, Tingting Guo, Yizhi Liu, Han Wu, Kang An, Xizhu Xu, Yuancheng Li

“…With the ban of commercial Penta-BDEs, Octa-BDEs, and Deca-BDEs, many manufacturers have been transition to the production of novel brominated flame retardants (NBFRs), organophosphate ester flame retardants (OPFRs), and other alternatives. …”
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Applications and advances of combined fMRI-fNIRs techniques in brain functional research by Lirui Yang, Lirui Yang, Lirui Yang, Lirui Yang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang

“…Understanding the intricate functions of the human brain requires multimodal approaches that integrate complementary neuroimaging techniques. …”
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ProQuest Ebook Platform Outperforms EBSCO Ebook Platform in Functionality and Usability Study by Kristy Hancock

“…Main Results – The ProQuest and EBSCO user interfaces have similar functionality. Users can search across the platform and within an ebook, view digital rights and bibliographic information, and access the full-text of a book. …”
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Functional Bracing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions: A Review of the Current Literature by Charles R. Heyworth, Lauren E. Berube, PA-C, Emma C. Gossman, BS, Matthew D. Milewski, MD, Elise C. Bixby, MD

“…Key Concepts: (1) Functional knee braces have been shown to reduce anterior tibial translation in controlled conditions but show inconsistent effects on rotational forces and valgus stability during dynamic activities. (2) Clinical studies offer conflicting evidence on the effectiveness of functional bracing in reducing ACL re-tear rates, with no consensus on routine use. (3) Patient-specific factors, including graft type, compliance, and baseline knee stability, may influence the effectiveness of functional bracing. (4) Psychological benefits, such as reduced fear of reinjury, may contribute to the value of bracing, though effects on proprioception and muscle strength are mixed. (5) Further research is needed, particularly with dynamic, sport-specific testing, to determine the true efficacy of functional bracing in ACL reconstruction recovery.…”
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Effect of Extrusion on the Functional Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Shell by Dalia Samanta Aguilar-Avila, Hector Eduardo Martinez-Flores, Eduardo Morales-Sanchez, Rosalía Reynoso-Camacho, Ma. Guadalupe Garnica-Romo

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Mechanisms and functions of the cerebral-cognitive reserve in patients with Alzheimer's disease: a narrative review by Alena P. Sidenkova, Vasilisa V. Litvinenko, Vladimir V. Bazarny, Alexei V. Rezaikin, Alexander V. Zakharov, Lyudmila T. Baranskaya, Ekaterina Ivanovna Babushkina

“…AIM: The aim of this work was to review meta-analyses from studies that have examined the principles and functions of the CCR in people with AD. …”
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GPR56 function as a key repressor in hepatocyte pyroptosis and the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis by Zhemin Shi, Qi Liu, Mengxia Zhang, Xiaoxiao Du, Yifan He, Lina Zheng, Wei Hong, Tao Han, Kun Zhang

“…Although GPCRs are involved in various physiological and pathological processes, however, the hepatic functions of GPR56 have rarely been explored. This study aims to investigate the role and underlying mechanisms of GPR56 in liver fibrosis. …”
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Functional Capacity and Inflammatory Mediators in Elderly Residents of Counties with Different Human Development Index by Lygia P. Lustosa, Daniele R. Xavier, Giane A. Ribeiro-Samora, Daniele S. Pereira, Adriana N. Parentoni, Ronaldo L. Thomasini, Leani S. M. Pereira

“…A number of studies have indicated that certain factors, including socioeconomic status and education, are associated with the functional health status of the elderly. …”
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Association between oxidative balance score and lung function and FeNO and mortality in the US population by Chang Liu, Dan Liang, Guoan Xiang, Kun Xiao, Lixin Xie

“…A limited number of studies have examined the association between OBS and lung function and FeNO, and we aimed to investigate the possible relationship between OBS and lung function and FeNO. …”
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Functional Burden and Quality of Life in Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Roxana Maria Sânziana Pavel, Anamaria Lavinia Purza, Delia Mirela Tit, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Diana Carina Iovanovici, Danche Vasileva, Bogdan Uivaraseanu, Gabriela Bungau, Carmen Delia Nistor-Cseppento

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Osteoarthritis, the most common degenerative joint disease, causes pain, decreased mobility, and functional disability, having a significant impact on patients’ quality of life. …”
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Altered autonomic cardiovascular function in adults with persisting post‐concussive symptoms and exercise intolerance by Leah J. Mercier, Samantha J. McIntosh, Joel S. Burma, Julia Batycky, Julie M. Joyce, Jean‐Michel Galarneau, Michael J. Esser, Kathryn J. Schneider, Jonathan D. Smirl, Sean P. Dukelow, Ashley D. Harris, Chantel T. Debert

“…Findings suggest adults with PPCS have altered autonomic function relative to controls. …”
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Stress Response of Aspergillus niger Spores to Copper Surfaces and the Implications for Antifungal Surface Functionalization by Stella Marie Timofeev, Katharina Siems, Daniel Wyn Müller, Aisha Saddiqa Ahmed, Alessa Schiele, Kristina Brix, Carolin Luisa Krämer, Franca Arndt, Ralf Kautenburger, Frank Mücklich, Stefan Leuko

“…This work evaluates copper, brass, and steel surfaces functionalized with ultrashort pulsed laser‐induced periodic surface structures (USP‐DLIP) designed as 3 and 9 µm topographies. …”
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Qifuyin alleviates anxiety and depression in 3×Tg-AD mice by modulating neuroendocrine function by Tianhao Yu, Ying Yu, Junqi Zhao, He Li, Hui Lu, Yangyi Li, Yuqi Peng, Shixue Wang, Wendi Wei, Xiaorui Cheng

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Circulating CD8 T cells from patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis are functionally impaired by Yiqiao Chen, Chiara Tontini, Isabella Tosi, Jonathan N. Barker, Paola Di Meglio, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Christopher E. M. Griffiths, Rajia Bahri, Silvia Bulfone-Paus

“…BackgroundPsoriasis is a systemic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin disease in which T cells have been found to play a significant role. The phenotypic and functional properties of circulating CD8 T cells in the pathogenesis of the disease are still ill-defined.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess changes in the phenotype, activation status and mediator release of CD8 T cells in the peripheral blood of patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis.MethodsPeripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis and healthy individuals were used to investigate the CD8 T cell immune phenotype and mediator release upon in vitro TCR-independent (phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) plus ionomycin (ION)) or TCR-dependent (anti-CD3/CD28) activation by flow cytometry.ResultsPatients with psoriasis exhibited reduced circulating CD8 memory T cell frequency compared to healthy controls. …”
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Capturing plant functional traits in coastal dunes using close-range remote sensing by Giacomo Trotta, Marco Vuerich, Elisa Petrussa, Edoardo Asquini, Paolo Cingano, Francesco Boscutti

“…These stressors, such as salinity, drought, and nutrient-poor soils, create a mosaic of plant communities with strong functional trait identity. Several studies have focused on plant functional responses to environmental conditions, but a gap remains in connecting plant functional traits to large-scale ecological processes through remote sensing. …”
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Role of USP7 in the regulation of tolerogenic dendritic cell function in type 1 diabetes by Farhan Ullah Khan, Puregmaa Khongorzul, Denis Gris, Abdelaziz Amrani

“…Abstract Background Tolerogenic dendritic cells (toDCs) are critical for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing autoimmune disease development, such as type 1 diabetes (T1D). We have previously shown that DCs of non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice expressing active Stat5b (Stat5b-CA.DCs) acquire toDCs signature and protect against diabetes. …”
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