Preoperative Comparison of Shoulder Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Tear Patients by Jin-seong Kim, Ui-jae Hwang, Il-kyu Ahn, Oh-yun Kwon

“…Conclusion: The conservative treatment group had lower shoulder strength deficits, better muscle balance, and higher ASES scores than the surgery group, indicating superior functional outcomes. These findings suggest that assessing preoperative muscle strength and function might provide valuable insights into treatment planning for patients with rotator cuff tears.…”

Age‐related longitudinal change in cardiac structure and function in adults at increased cardiovascular risk by Fei Fei Gong, Jennifer M. Coller, Michele McGrady, Umberto Boffa, Louise Shiel, Danny Liew, Simon Stewart, Alice J. Owen, Henry Krum, Christopher M. Reid, David L. Prior, Duncan J. Campbell

“…Conclusions Whereas the increase in LVMI with age was explained by CVD risk factors alone, age, together with risk factors, independently predicted longitudinal change in all other echocardiographic parameters, providing evidence for age‐specific mechanisms of change in cardiac structure and function as people age. Age‐associated change in LVMI, LV volumes, and diastolic function resembled what might be expected for the evolution of HF with preserved ejection fraction. …”
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Modulation of intracellular kinase signaling to improve TIL stemness and function for adoptive cell therapy by Hao Feng, Ling Qiu, Zixiao Shi, Yao Sheng, Peipei Zhao, Di Zhou, Fei Li, Hailin Yu, Yanan You, Hui Wang, Ming Li, Shurong Zhu, Yan Du, Jun Cui, Jingwei Sun, Yarong Liu, Hua Jiang, Xin Wu

“…Moreover, dual knockout of AKT1 and AKT2 largely phenocopies the functional impact of AKT or PI3K inhibition on TIL. …”
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Differential effects of plant protein ratio on renal function and mortality across CKD stages by Guoyi Wang, Qiong Yi, Xueqin Zhang, Min Zhou, Jinwen Zhao, Haiyuan Lu, Ju Li, Ju Li, Deqian Meng, Deqian Meng, Yong Xu, Kai Wang, Kai Wang

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Functional characterization of O-methyltransferases involved in biosynthesis of flavonoids in dwarf banana Musella lasiocarpa by Long Huang, Pirui Li, Junzhi Wu, Boya Feng, Mei Tian, Shu Xu, Wei Lyu, Xu Feng, Wanli Zhao, Yu Chen

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Gastric juice MicroRNAs as biomarkers for functional dyspepsia: an observational case-control study by Radu A. Farcas, Teodora Surdea-Blaga, Ştefan Popa, Flaviu Rusu, Alexandra Chira, Cristina Sabo, Vlad-Ionuţ Nechita, Liviuţa Budişan, Oana Zanoaga, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ştefan Strilciuc, Dan L. Dumitrascu

“…Background and aimsMicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) are stable RNA molecules that regulate gene expression and hold promise as biomarkers. Functional dyspepsia (FD), a complex gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by motility dysfunction, visceral hypersensitivity, and gut microbiome alterations. …”
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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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Exploring the gut microbiome and serum metabolome interplay in non-functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors by Jifang Liu, Jifang Liu, Zhang Ye, Zhang Ye, Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Wan Su, Wan Su, Jie Liu, Jie Liu, Tianqi Chen, Yanan Shi, Lulu Liu, Jiao Lu, Zian Cai, Qing Zhong, Pei Wang, Jun Pu, Jun Pu, Jinghua Liu, Jinghua Liu, Yuchen Wei, Yuchen Wei, Hui Pan, Hui Pan, Huijuan Zhu, Huijuan Zhu, Kan Deng, Kan Deng, Renzhi Wang, Renzhi Wang, Lin Lu, Lin Lu, Xiaomin Hu, Yong Yao, Yong Yao

“…The gut microbiome has emerged as a potential factor in cancer pathogenesis, but its role in non-functioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PitNETs) remains unclear. …”
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Nutrient inputs shape ecosystem functioning gradients along the pristine, upper Neretva River, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Rubén Del Campo, Barbara Jechsmayr, Veronika Settles, Melanie Ströder, Gabriel Singer

“…Potential major, long-term impacts in the area might alter existing environmental gradients and thus ecosystem functioning in rivers at local and regional scale. …”
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White matter hyperintensities, executive function and global cognitive performance in vascular mild cognitive impairment by Felipe Kenji Sudo, Carlos Eduardo Oliveira Alves, Gilberto Sousa Alves, Letice Ericeira-Valente, Chan Tiel, Denise Madeira Moreira, Jerson Laks, Eliasz Engelhardt

“…Conclusion Extension of white matter hyperintensities might be correlated to poorer global cognition and impairments in a set of fronto-executive functions, such as cognitive speed, set shifting and inhibitory control in VaMCI.…”
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Experimental Strategies of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Propagation: Adverse Events and Potential Risk of Functional Changes by Katarzyna Drela, Luiza Stanaszek, Adam Nowakowski, Zuzanna Kuczynska, Barbara Lukomska

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Baseline lung function and risk of incident tuberculosis: a nationwide population-based cohort study. by Kyu Yean Kim, Yong-Moon Park, Seung Hyun Ko, Kyungdo Han, Seung Hoon Kim, Shin Young Kim, Sung Kyoung Kim

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings suggest that impaired lung function might increase TB risk and that TB risk might be inversely associated with FEV1.…”
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Rhythmic Roots: The Adaptive Functions of Vocal Isochrony and Its Role in Human Music and Language Evolution by Julia V. Grabner, Anna E. Kempf, Alma M. N. Nederlof, Judith M. Varkevisser, Michelle J. Spierings

“…Lastly, isochrony could facilitate vocal coordination between two or more individuals, as the predictability of isochrony can help individuals to adjust the timing of their vocalisations to each other more readily. These functions seem to be highly intercorrelated, which might provide clues for the evolution of human music and speech. …”
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Run-off impacts on Arctic kelp holobionts have strong implications on ecosystem functioning and bioeconomy by Sarina Niedzwiedz, Claudia Schmidt, Yunlan Yang, Bertille Burgunter-Delamare, Sebastian Andersen, Lars Hildebrandt, Daniel Pröfrock, Helmuth Thomas, Rui Zhang, Børge Damsgård, Kai Bischof

“…As kelps are at the basis of the food web, this might lead to biomagnification, with potential consequences for high-latitude kelp maricultures. …”
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease candidate gene prioritization based on metabolic networks and functional information. by Xinyan Wang, Wan Li, Yihua Zhang, Yuyan Feng, Xilei Zhao, Yuehan He, Jun Zhang, Lina Chen

“…Top 100 genes might be potential markers for diagnostic and effective therapies.…”
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Ultrasound examination in assessing the functional state of the diaphragm in patients with respiratory failure requiring respiratory support by P. G. Evgrafov, L. T. Hamidova, S. S. Petrikov, V. V. Kulabukhov

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Evaluation of the effects of group psychotherapy on cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis with cognitive dysfunction and depression by Emine Bilgi, Hasan Hüseyin Özdemir, Ayhan Bingol, Serpil Bulut

“…Conclusion Group psychotherapy might decrease cognitive impairment in MS patients.…”
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Novel Fermented Plant-Based Functional Beverage: Biological Potential and Impact on the Human Gut Microbiota by Catarina Vila-Real, Célia Costa, Ana Pimenta-Martins, Samuel Mbugua, Sawadogo-Lingani Hagrétou, Kati Katina, Ndegwa H. Maina, Elisabete Pinto, Ana M. P. Gomes

“…Controlled fermentation carried out by selected starters might enhance the safety, nutritional, and biological profiles of non-dairy fermented products. …”
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Exploring DNA methylation, telomere length, mitochondrial DNA, and immune function in patients with Long-COVID by Andrea Polli, Lode Godderis, Dries S. Martens, Madhura Shekhar Patil, Jolien Hendrix, Arne Wyns, Jente Van Campenhout, Emma Richter, Lara Fanning, Olivia Vandekerckhove, Eveline Claeys, Wim Janssens, Natalie Lorent

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Genome-Wide Identification and Functional Analysis of Lysine Histidine Transporter (LHT) Gene Families in Maize by Md. Golam Rabby, Md. Munnaf Hossen, Md. Mostafa Kamal, Md. Numan Islam

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