The Functional Competence State of Patients with Rheumatic Arthritis and Different Variants of Polymorphic Site of 5-HTR2A T102C Gene or A-1438-G Depending on Sex by L. O. Protsiuk

“…The state of functional competence in 100 patients with RA and different variants of polymorphic sites of serotonin receptor 5-HT2A T102C or A-1438-G gene was studied using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). …”
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Diabetes, lowered mental health functioning and the use of conventional and complementary medicine: results from a secondary analysis of the complementary medicine use, health lite... by Tracey Oorschot, Jon Adams, David Sibbritt

“…Conclusion People living with diabetes who have lowered mental health functioning appear even more likely to use complementary medicine than conventional medicine, than those with normative mental health functioning. …”
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Functional characterization of the rice UDP-glucose 4-epimerase 1, OsUGE1: a potential role in cell wall carbohydrate partitioning during limiting nitrogen conditions. by David R Guevara, Ashraf El-Kereamy, Mahmoud W Yaish, Yong Mei-Bi, Steven J Rothstein

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Cuban Sugar Cane Wax Acid and Policosanol Showed Similar Atheroprotective Effects with Inhibition of LDL Oxidation and Cholesteryl Ester Transfer via Enhancement of High-Density Li... by Kyung-Hyun Cho, Myung-Ae Bae, Jae-Ryong Kim

“…Although PCO-rHDL showed 1.2-fold stronger inhibition against cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) activity than SCWA-rHDL, SCWA-rHDL enhanced 15% more brain cell (BV-2) growth and 23% more regeneration of tail fin in zebrafish. …”
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Quality of Life and Level of Physical Activity In Students with and without Symptoms of Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Surveyed with Questionnaire “7×7” (7 Sympt... by T. V. Zhestkova

“…Assessment of the quality of life and physical activity level in students with and without symptoms of functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to questionnaire “7×7” (7 symptoms per 7 days).Materials and methods. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of a Dual-Function Green Fluorescent Protein–HSV1-Thymidine Kinase Reporter Gene Driven by the Human Elongation Factor 1α Promoter by Gary D. Luker, Kathryn E. Luker, Vijay Sharma, Christina M. Pica, Julie L. Dahlheimer, Joe A. Ocheskey, Timothy J. Fahrner, Jeffrey Milbrandt, David Piwnica-Worms

“…Xenograft tumors of ETK cells in vivo accumulated 2.5-fold more 8-[ 3 H]GCV per gram of tissue and showed greater fluorescence from EGFP than control DU145 cells, demonstrating that the reporter gene functioned in vivo. …”
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Vitamin D deficiency, impaired lung function and total and respiratory mortality in a cohort of older men: cross-sectional and prospective findings from The British Regional Heart... by Olia Papacosta, Peter Whincup, S Goya Wannamethee, Lucy Lennon

“…The adjusted HRs (95% CI) for total mortality comparing levels of 25(OH)D<10 ng/mL to 25(OH)D>=20 ng/mL were 1.39 (1.10 to 1.75), 1.52 (1.17 to 1.98), 1.58 (1.17 to 2.14) and 1.39 (0.83 to 2.33) for those with no lung impairment, restrictive lung function, mild/moderate COPD and severe COPD, respectively.Conclusion Men with COPD were more likely to be vitamin D deficient than those with normal lung function. …”
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Further extension of the improved hyperbolic function method with application to general Sawada–Kotera equation of fifth-order, The 3D potential-YTSF equation and (mKdV) equation.... by Wafaa M. Taha

“… In this study, a new improved hyperbolic function method is applied for the first time. The proposed method used to calculate more general exact solutions for the general Sawada–Kotera equation of fifth-order, 3D potential-YTSF equation and modified Korteweg-de Vries (mKdV) equation. …”
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Upcycling opuntia ficus-indica wastes as green mediators for functional nanomaterials: metabolomic profiling of cladode peel and mucilage residue and ZnO nanoparticle synthesis for... by Motlatsi J Mohlamonyane, Jerry O Adeyemi, Olaniyi A Fawole

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The pattern of 24-hour Holter ECG monitoring parameters and features of structural and functional state of the myocardium depending on aldosterone level in patients with arterial h... by V. P. Ivanov, T. D. Danilevych

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Purification of <i>Mogroside V</i> from Crude Extract of <i>Siraitia grosvenorii</i> Using Boronic Acid-Functionalized Silica Gel and Its Hypoglycemic Activity Determination by Yanmei Xu, Laiming Li, Pingyi Zheng, Ran Zhao, Mengqi Cheng, Yanfang Su, Jame J. Bao, Youxin Li

“…It is being used as a kind of natural sweetener in more and more countries. The improvement of <i>Mogroside V</i> purity can greatly promote the utilization value of <i>Siraitia grosvenorii</i> and the quality of related products. …”
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The benefits of early palliative care on psychological well-being, functional status, and health-related quality of life among cancer patients and their caregivers: a systematic re... by Hartiah Haroen, Sidik Maulana, Hasniatisari Harun, Ristina Mirwanti, Citra Windani Mambang Sari, Hesti Platini, Novita Intan Arovah, Padila Padila, Shakira Amirah, Jerico Franciscus Pardosi

“…Therefore, EPC should be more broadly introduced into cancer care earlier to address patient’s psychological burdens.…”
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Assessing the feasibility and impact of specially adapted exercise interventions, aimed at improving the multi-dimensional health and functional capacity of frail geriatric hospita... by Carolyn A Greig, Paul Doody, Janet M Lord, Anna C Whittaker

“…Exercise interventions have been shown to be a beneficial treatment for frailty. However, more high-quality studies are needed to assess the feasibility and impact of these interventions in frail geriatric populations within different settings, and their impact on broader aspects of health and well-being.Methods and analysis This study will use a 2-week, interventional, independent measures research design in order to assess the feasibility and impact of two specially adapted exercise training interventions (a specially adapted resistance training intervention, and Move It Or Lose It: an established community-based exercise intervention for older adults) aimed at improving the multidimensional health and functional capacity of frail geriatric hospital inpatients.Ethics and dissemination This study has received a favourable ethical opinion by the Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Research Ethics Committee and sponsorship by the University of Birmingham after review by the sponsors research governance office. …”
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Comparison of Family Functioning, Maternal Mental Health and Maternal Coping Strategies, Between The Cases Who Are Diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and T... by Gonca Ozyurt, Yusuf Ozturk

“…Conclusion: The finding, that mothers of children who are diagnosed with ADHD or ID have more difficulties in maternal mental health and maternal coping strategies and family functioning, showed that evaluating family functioning and especially maternal mental health and maternal coping strategies is as important as treating the children. …”
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Comparative Characterization of Hemp Seed Cakes from Dehulled and Hulled <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. var. oleifera cv. ‘Henola’: Nutritional, Functional, and Storage Stability Insigh... by Krystian Ambroziak, Anna Wenda-Piesik

“…Sensory evaluations revealed stable color, odor, and texture during storage, with DHC rated more aromatic. These findings confirm that processing conditions—particularly dehulling—strongly affect the functional and nutritional profile of hempseed by-products. …”
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Does the Integration of Primary Refl ex Schemas According to Masgutova’s Neurosensorimotor Refl ex Integration Improve Functioning and Quality of Life Among Children with Spectrum... by Katarzyna Nowak-Wróblewska

“…Intrauterine exposure of the foetus to alcohol affects the lack of proper reflex mechanism integration, which constitutes the foundation of harmonious psychomotor, cognitive, emotional and social development.The aim: The aim of this study is to present the role of primary reflex integration disorders according to MNRI in children with the Spectrum of Foetal Alcohol Disorders (FASD), as well as to discuss the impact of integrating primary reflex disorders according to MNRI on the functioning of FASD in children.Methods: The therapy comprised 103 patients (44 girls and 59 boys) aged 1-13 years with FASD, diagnosed according to the criteria of ICD-10 (Q 86.0). …”
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A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Haemoglobin, Iron Profile and Thyroid Function Tests in Women with Telogen Effluvium, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Area... by Bibush Amatya, Smita Joshi

“…Thyroid abnormalities were less commonly observed with more than 75% of the patients being euthyroid.   …”
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Circular economy meets water treatment: one-pot synthesis of agricultural waste-based bi-functionalized ordered mesoporous silica for tetracycline removal via systematic adsorption... by Wenli Gou, Sameer Alshehri, Niloofar Pirestani, Soroosh Soltani, Ahmadreza Roghanizad, Saeed Shirazian, Roozbeh Soltani

“…The Bif-MCM-41 material was functionalized with two different silane coupling agents with different functional groups to enhance its adsorption properties. …”
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Analysing the Influence of Augmented Reality on Organization Performance via Supply and Logistics Value Chain Functions: A Hybrid ANN-PLS Model Assessment in the Gulf Cooperation C... by Ahmad Aburayya

“…The results indicated that the ANN strategy provided a more comprehensive explanation of internally generated constructs compared to the PLS-SEM technique. …”
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A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett, Hiroyuki Ueda

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