A method for detection of functional deficiencies due to unilateral vestibular impairment using the TUG test and IMU sensors by Marek Kamiński, Rafał Kotas, Wojciech Tylman, Magdalena Janc, Ewa Zamysłowska-Szmytke, Magdalena Józefowicz-Korczyńska

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Non-image-forming light driven functions are preserved in a mouse model of autosomal dominant optic atrophy. by Georgia Perganta, Alun R Barnard, Christiana Katti, Athanasios Vachtsevanos, Ron H Douglas, Robert E MacLaren, Marcela Votruba, Sumathi Sekaran

“…Given the RGC pathology in ADOA, disruption of NIF functions might be predicted. Interestingly in ADOA patients the pupil light reflex was preserved, although NIF behavioural outputs were not examined. …”
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Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients Treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Multimodality Functional Imaging Study to Evaluate Neuroinflammation by Azeem Saleem, Syed Imran Ali Shah, Stephen A. Mangar, Christopher Coello, Matthew B. Wall, Gaia Rizzo, Terry Jones, Patricia M. Price

“…However, we speculate that the strong correlation between TSPO uptake and BOLD-fMRI activation in brain regions involved in memory and known to have high androgen-receptor expression mediating plasticity (hippocampus and amygdala) might reflect inflammatory effects of ADT with compensatory upregulated/increased synaptic functions. …”
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Isolation and functional characterization of hepatitis B virus-specific T-cell receptors as new tools for experimental and clinical use. by Karin Wisskirchen, Kai Metzger, Sophia Schreiber, Theresa Asen, Luise Weigand, Christina Dargel, Klaus Witter, Elisa Kieback, Martin F Sprinzl, Wolfgang Uckert, Matthias Schiemann, Dirk H Busch, Angela M Krackhardt, Ulrike Protzer, Ulrike Protzer

“…Our unique set of HBV-specific TCRs with different affinities represents an interesting tool for elucidating mechanisms of TCR-MHC interaction and dissecting specific anti-HBV mechanisms exerted by T cells. TCRs with high functional avidity might be suited to redirect T cells for adoptive T-cell therapy of chronic hepatitis B and HBV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma.…”
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Diagnostic applications of the "pattern" electroretinography and visual evoked potentials in the evaluation of disorders of visual pathway function in Parkinson’s disease by Stamenović Jelena, Živadinović Biljana, Đurić Vanja, Ljubisavljević Srđan

“…Diagnostic application of the PERG and VEPs enabled the confirmation of a disorder in the visual pathway function in PD. Conclusion. Applied neurophysiological techniques may record early changes in the function of retinal structures and the optic nerve in PD, which might be significant from both the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.…”
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Evolutionary dynamics of Orchid DL paralogs: gene duplication, functional divergence, and expression patterns across Orchid subfamilies by Francesca Lucibelli, Angela Carfora, Annette Becker, Katrin Ehlers, Serena Aceto

“…The relaxed selection on DL2 paralogs might be related to pseudogenization or functional divergence. …”
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Size-dependent functional response of the round goby Neogobius melanostomus; implications for more accurate impact potential calculation by Pavel Franta, Radek Gebauer, Lukáš Veselý, Natalia Z. Szydłowska, Bořek Drozd

“…However, population structure is not included in the calculation, and IP accuracy might be improved by incorporating predator body size. …”
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Association between functional dentition and ultra-processed food consumption in Brazilian adults: A cross-sectional study. by Orlando Luiz do Amaral Junior, Maria Laura Braccini Fagundes, Augusto Bacelo Bidinotto, Matheus Neves, Fernando Neves Hugo, Jessye Melgarejo do Amaral Giordani

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The lack of a significant association between functional dentition and ultra-processed foods consumption suggests that social determinants might play a more important role in shaping dietary habits. …”
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Enhancing Mitochondrial Function Through Pharmacological Modification: A Novel Approach to Mitochondrial Transplantation in a Sepsis Model by Bomi Kim, Yun-Seok Kim, Kyuseok Kim

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Mitochondrial transplantation using drug-enhancing mitochondrial function might be a promising strategy in sepsis.…”
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Machine-Based Resistance Training Improves Functional Capacity in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Archie Kirk, James Steele, James P. Fisher

“…However, this strength training philosophy presents challenges, specifically to older adults, and the use of resistance machines might present an efficacious alternative. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore the impact of machine-based RT on strength and functional capacity in older adults. …”
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Long-Term Evaluation of Ocular Surface and Meibomian Gland Function after Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis Surgery by Kenneth Ka Hei Lai, Zhichao Hu, Jamie Tsun Chiu, Fatema Mohamed Ali Abdulla Aljufairi, Jake Uy Sebastian, George Pak Man Cheng, Wilson Wai Kuen Yip, Alvin Lerrmann Young, Clement Chee Yung Tham, Calvin Chi Pui Pang, Kelvin Kam Lung Chong

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Nanometer scale difference in myofilament lattice structure of muscle alters muscle function in a spatially explicit model. by Travis Carver Tune, Simon Sponberg

“…It has recently been suggested that this radial spacing might also be able to drive differences in mechanical function, or net work, under dynamic oscillations like those which occur in muscles in vivo. …”
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Association between Pulmonary Function and Stair-Climbing Test Results after Lung Resection: A Pilot Study by Yohei Kubori, Ryosuke Matsuki, Akira Hotta, Tomoyuki Morisawa, Akira Tamaki

“…The stair-climbing test findings might be effective at detecting changes in exercise capacity induced by postoperative decrease in pulmonary function.…”
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Fertility-enhancing effects of Prunus amygdalas oil on reproductive functions of male rats: A two-generation study by Sadia Kashif, Sadaf Naeem, Saira Khan, Aisha Razzaque

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Successful preservation of functional right kidney with giant stones: A rare Chinese case report with literature review by Quanlei Wang, Xiyin Ye, Xiaohui Feng, Ting Lin, JingJing Liu, Yongdong Zhu, Yuanzan Zhu, Eddie Cheung, Jingxing Dai, Wanhong Liang, Yuan Liang, Sangui Wang

“…Renal calculi weighing over 200 g are relative rare in modern urological practice since most stones might cause renal dysfunction before reaching such size. …”
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Nose-to-brain delivery of human muse cells enhances structural and functional recovery in the murine ischemic stroke model by Shusuke Yamamoto, Keitaro Shiraishi, Yoshihiro Kushida, Yo Oguma, Shohei Wakao, Mari Dezawa, Satoshi Kuroda

“…Intranasal administration of Muse cells might be a viable approach to improving functional recovery with less invasiveness after ischemic stroke.…”
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Th17 Cells Exhibit Antitumor Effects in MDS Possibly through Augmenting Functions of CD8+ T Cells by Jing Li, Lanzhu Yue, Huaquan Wang, Chunyan Liu, Hui Liu, Jinglian Tao, Weiwei Qi, Yihao Wang, Wei Zhang, Rong Fu, Zonghong Shao

“…Here, we showed that both the percentage and the function of Th17 cells were elevated in low-risk MDS while being decreased in high-risk MDS. …”
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The relationship between liver histology and thyroid function tests in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). by Roberta D'Ambrosio, Irene Campi, Marco Maggioni, Riccardo Perbellini, Enza Giammona, Roberta Stucchi, Marta Borghi, Elisabetta Degasperi, Annalisa De Silvestri, Luca Persani, Laura Fugazzola, Pietro Lampertico

“…Thus, thyroid dysfunction might play a direct and/or indirect in the pathogenesis of NAFLD and NASH.…”
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Visual Function and Patient Satisfaction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses in Patients with Glaucoma and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Carmen Sánchez-Sánchez, Laureano A. Rementería-Capelo, Beatriz Puerto, Cristina López-Caballero, Aida Morán, José María Sánchez-Pina, Inés Contreras

“…Purpose. To report visual function and self-reported satisfaction of patients with glaucoma and dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) implanted with multifocal intraocular lenses (MIOL). …”
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Association of intraprocedural near admission-level blood pressure with functional outcome in stroke patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy by Min Chen, Lukas Daniel Sauer, Mika Herwig, Jessica Jesser, Meinhard Kieser, Arne Potreck, Markus Möhlenbruch, Peter Arthur Ringleb, Silvia Schönenberger

“…We hypothesized that time or proportion of intraprocedural systolic blood pressure spent in a range around admission blood pressure might be associated with better clinical outcome. …”
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