Early application value of flexible laryngoscope swallowing function assessment in patients after partial laryngectomy by Lina Jia, Chenxu Yan, Run Liu, Pengfei He, Ailing Liu, Fei Yang, Hui Huangfu, Sen Zhang

“…In addition, compared with VFSS, FEES have more advantages for the identification of penetration.…”
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The Single Leg Squat Test: A “Top-Down” or “Bottom-Up” Functional Performance Test? by Lindsay A Carroll, Benjamin R Kivlan, RobRoy L Martin, Amy L Phelps, Christopher R Carcia

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The influence of brood chickens by-products processing with probiotic culture starter on change of their functional and technological parameters. by O. V. Zinina, S. P. Merenkova, K. S. Gavrilova, M. B. Rebezov, D. A. Utyanov, A. S. Knyazeva

“…In this article a probiotic starter culture of propionic acid bacteria, which have high proteolytic activity, was used to treat the gizzards and combs of brood chickens. …”
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Research Progress on the Quality, Extraction Technology, Food Application, and Physiological Function of Rice Bran Oil by Wengong Huang, Baohai Liu, Dongmei Shi, Aihua Cheng, Guofeng Chen, Feng Liu, Jiannan Dong, Jing Lan, Bin Hong, Shan Zhang, Chuanying Ren

“…Further exploratory research on other unknown functions is required to lay a scientific basis for the application and development of rice bran oil.…”
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Curcumin as a promising therapeutic agent for diabetic neuropathy: from molecular mechanisms to functional recovery by Shirin Barati, Abdullah Yadegari, Maedeh Shahmohammadi, Fatemeh Azami, Fatemeh Tahmasebi, Mohammad Reza Rouhani, Sahar Kazemi, Elmira Roshani Asl

“…Current formulations of curcumin face bioavailability challenges; however, advancements in delivery systems and structural modifications, such as nanoformulations, have significantly improved its bioavailability. …”
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An Investigation into Dietary Fibre Intake, Bowel Function and Mood among a sample of Irish Adults by Sophie Mulligan, Ellen Lynch, Suzanne Doyle

“…Background Previous studies have examined the relationship between dietary fibre intake and mood and bowel function separately, however, no cross-sectional study has yet explored the relationship between all three variables. …”
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Regional quantification of metabolic liver function using hyperpolarized [1-13C] pyruvate MRI by Uffe Kjaergaard, Andrea Lund, Mohsen Redda, Mattias Hedegaard Kristensen, Malene Aastrup, Nikolaj Bøgh, Kim Sivesgaard, Michael A. Ohliger, Daniel B. Vigneron, Lotte Bonde Bertelsen, Aage Kristian Olsen Alstrup, Esben Søvsø Szocska Hansen, Frank Viborg Mortensen, Christoffer Laustsen

“…However, liver volume does not always correlate with function. We suggest that metabolism might be a better surrogate for function than volume. …”
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Not All Platelets Are Created Equal: A Review on Platelet Aging and Functional Quality in Regenerative Medicine by Fábio Ramos Costa, Joseph Purita, Rubens Martins, Bruno Costa, Lucas Villasboas de Oliveira, Stephany Cares Huber, Gabriel Silva Santos, Luyddy Pires, Gabriel Azzini, André Kruel, José Fábio Lana

“…While traditional strategies have focused on platelet concentration and activation methods, emerging evidence suggests that the biological age of platelets, especially platelet senescence, may be a critical but overlooked factor influencing therapeutic efficacy. …”
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Genomic, bioinformatics, and functional analysis of a novel bioremediation bacterial strain from mangrove sediment by Khadije Ahmad Amin, Gihan Daw Elbait, Ahmed F. Yousef, Habiba Al Safar, Syed Salman Ashraf

“…Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA sequencing indicated a close relationship of KU-BSD001 to the Lysinibacillus genus, while whole-genome sequencing and DNA-DNA hybridization confirmed it as a novel species, with the whole genome deposited in the NCBI database under the accession number SAMN41003169 (GenBank reference: GCA_042920265.1). Functional annotation revealed a distinct short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) family member, with the intriguing possibility that this oxidoreductase could have potential bioremediation applications. …”
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Development and characterization of functional beverage based on soursop (Annona muricata L.), inulin, and whey powders by S. Fernández-Huazo, I.I. Ruiz-López, C.E. Ochoa-Velasco, P. Hernández-Carranza

“…Thus, this study successfully developed a probiotic beverage using soursop, whey, and inulin, which have favorable functional properties and sensory acceptance.…”
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Tyrosine 67 Phosphorylation Controls Respiration and Limits the Apoptotic Functions of Cytochrome <i>c</i> by Junmei Wan, Paul T. Morse, Matthew P. Zurek, Alice A. Turner, Asmita Vaishnav, Arthur R. Salomon, Brian F. P. Edwards, Tasnim Arroum, Maik Hüttemann

“…Post-translational modifications of Cyt<i>c</i> have been linked to physiological and pathophysiologic conditions, including cancer. …”
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Upper Limb Orthoses: Integrating Topology Optimization and 3D Printing for Custom Fit and Function by Stefanos Voulgaris, Charoula Kousiatza, George Kazakis, Konstantinos-Iason Ypsilantis, Dimitrios Galanis, Chara Ch. Mitropoulou, Maria Gkara, Stelios K. Georgantzinos, Konstantinos Soultanis, Nikos D. Lagaros

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Effects of ambulatory self-control on renal function and electrolyte metabolism in patients with severe heart failure by S. V. Berdnikov, V. I. Vishnevskyi, O. A. Berdnikova

“…If torasemide treatment was ineffective, Group I patients would have a telephone consultation with a doctor. During the in-hospital treatment, as well as after 3, 6, and9 months of ambulatory treatment, the following parameters were assessed: the number of repeat hospitalisations, functional status (6-minute walking test), calculated glomerular filtration rate (GFR; CKD-EPI), morning microalbuminuria, serum levels of potassium and sodium, therapy compliance, and knowledge on CHF-related issues. …”
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Correlation between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery by Hou Ke-long, Shen Xiao, Li Jing, Sun Fang, Zou Lei, Zhang Cui, Mu Xin-wei

“…Objective To explore the correlation and prognosis between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury（AKI）after cardiac surgery.Methods A total of 1,468 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery were admitted into Intensive Care Unit of First Municipal Hospital from September 2017 and May 2019.According to the classification scheme of New York Heart Association（NYHA）,they were divided into four groups of NYHA class Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.And they were assigned into four levels according to the interquartile range(P₂₅/P₅₀/P₇₅)of preoperative NT-proBNP concentration.General data and clinical outcomes of four groups were compared.And multivariate Logistic regression analysis was utilized for examining the risk factors of postoperative AKI after cardiac surgery.Results Among them, 264 patients（18.0%）developed AKI.These patients with higher preoperative cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration had a higher postoperative incidence of AKI（12.7%,13.1%,20.7%,35.5%,P<0.001;9.2%,11.2%,16.2%,37.9%,P<0.001）,a higher risk of postoperative complications（shock, low cardiac output syndrome & multiple organ failure）and longer duration of mechanical ventilation, hospital stay and ICU stay.The above indicators were statistically different（P<0.05）.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that independent risk factors for postoperative AKI:preoperative cardiac function classification（OR=1.43,95%CI:1.36～2.16,P=0.007）,preoperative cardiac function stratification（OR=1.64,95%CI:1.54～2.32,P<0.001）,serum creatinine, serum uric acid, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, intraoperative red blood cell units and postoperative lactate.The area under receiver operating characteristic curve of NT-proBNP for predicting postopeartive AKI was 0.73（95%CI:0.69-0.77,P<0.001）.Conclusion Patients with higher cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration have a worse clinical prognosis.For lowering the incidence of postoperative AKI,clinicians should actively correct anemia, reduce blood loss and blood transfusion, improve heart function and optimize volume management during perioperative period.…”
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Functionalized and Theranostic Lipidic and Tocosomal Drug Delivery Systems: Potentials and Limitations in Cancer Photodynamic Therapy by Fahime Nasr Esfahani, Sahand Karimi, Zahra Jalilian, Mehran Alavi, Bushra Aziz, Enam Alhagh Charkhat Gorgich, M. R. Mozafari, Elham Taghavi, Sargol Aminnezhad, Sara Ataei

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High-Order Graphical Topology Analysis of Brain Functional Connectivity Networks Using fMRI by Qinrui Ling, Aiping Liu, Yu Li, Taomian Mi, Piu Chan, B. T. Thomas Yeo, Xun Chen

“…This study provides a fresh perspective on studying topological architectures of the brain, with the potential to expand our comprehension on brain function in both healthy and diseased states.…”
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Transcription Factor 4 loss-of-function is associated with deficits in progenitor proliferation and cortical neuron content by Fabio Papes, Antonio P. Camargo, Janaina S. de Souza, Vinicius M. A. Carvalho, Ryan A. Szeto, Erin LaMontagne, José R. Teixeira, Simoni H. Avansini, Sandra M. Sánchez-Sánchez, Thiago S. Nakahara, Carolina N. Santo, Wei Wu, Hang Yao, Barbara M. P. Araújo, Paulo E. N. F. Velho, Gabriel G. Haddad, Alysson R. Muotri

“…We show that neural progenitors bearing these mutations have reduced proliferation and impaired capacity to differentiate into neurons. …”
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Age: A Moderating Effect on Cerebrospinal Fluid Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 and Cognitive Function by Ligang Shan, Ying Tao, Jiubo Fan, Yuyu Zhou, Danyang Zhao, Yanlong Liu, Xiaoli Han, Suriyakala Perumal Chandran, Fan Wang

“…Moreover, higher CSF FGF21 levels have a protective effect on cognition in individuals aged ≤34 years old. …”
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Impact of sampling technique, anticoagulant, processing delay, and temperature on murine platelet function in whole blood by Silvia Maria Grazia Trivigno, Alice Assinger, Waltraud Cornelia Schrottmaier

“…Background: Platelets are highly sensitive to subtle changes in their microenvironment, making functional analyses challenging and prone to variation. …”
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Functional assessment in acute coronary syndrome: a systematic review of acute versus staged interventions by Federico Vergni, Silvia Buscarini, Leonardo Ciurlanti, Filippo Luca Gurgoglione, Francesco Pellone, Mario Luzi

“…ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: Several tools have been implemented to assess the functional significance of coronary lesions. …”
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