Exposure to microplastics during pregnancy and fetal liver function by Chuanzhuo Wang, Hua Chang, Huan Wang, Hui Li, Silu Ding, Fang Ren

“…Placental microplastics were detected in most samples (PVC: 88.4 %, PP: 88.8 %, PBS: 89.1 %), with a median total MPs of 12 particles per 10 g of tissue (IQR: 8). …”
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Functionalization of graphene oxide as a way to increase biocompatibility by К. N. Semenov, S. V. Ageev, G. О. Iurev, О. Е. Molchanov, D. N. Maistrenko, Е. V. Sambuk, А. М. Rumyantsev, I. V. Murin, V. V. Sharoyko

“…Introduction. Now, one of the most promising areas for the use of graphene-based materials, in particular graphene oxide, is biomedicine. …”
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EFFECT OF MICROSURGICAL VARICOCELECTOMY ON SEXUAL FUNCTIONS OF INFERTILE MALES. by S. I. Gamidov, R. I. Ovchinnikov, A. Yu. Popova, D. V. Scherbakov, S. Kh. Izhbaev

“…Varicosity of testicular veins is a widespread urological disease and one of the most common reasons of male infertility. In 40-80% changes in sperm parameters may be the only clinical sign of varicocele. …”
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Evaluation of ovarian functions in girls treated for hematological malignancy by Şule Çalışkan Kamış, Begül Yağcı, Ayşe Selcan Koç, Metin Çil

“…Abstract Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and other hematological malignancies are the most common cancers in children, with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy as the primary treatment options. …”
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Physical activity, vasomotor endothelial function, and arterial stiffness by S. M. Noskov, A. A. Zavodchikov, A. V. Evgenyeva, A. A. Lavrukhina, A. N. Chamorovskyi, O. N. Prokopenko, V. S. Poletaeva

“…To study the prevalence of selected parameters of subclinical atherosclerosis and their association with muscle function and muscle volume in patients with different levels of cardiovascular risk (CVR). …”
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Clinical, functional and neuropsychological status of joint replacement patients by Akhsarbek H. Dzhigkaev, Anastasia M. Tynterova, Ivan I. Kozenkov, Eldar V. Khaibulin, Elena V. Trofimova, Konstantin Y. Popadin, Konstantin V. Gunbin, Andrey G. Goncharov

“…The objective was to assess the clinical, functional and neuropsychological status of patients undergoing total knee or hip replacement. …”

Predictors of functional communication in people with aphasia after stroke by Adriana Fernandes, Helena Fraga-Maia, Iara Maso, Isabela Guimarães Matos, Lene Gomes, Matheus Matos, Andressa Santana, Jamary Oliveira-Filho, Pedro Antônio de Jesus, Elen Beatriz Pinto

“…Conclusion The functional capacity to perform daily activities, evaluated upon discharge from a stroke unit, was identified as a potential predictor of functional communication performance, regardless of the time elapsed after the stroke.…”
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SURVIVAL FUNCTION AND HAZARD FUNCTION ANALYSIS OF EXPONENTIAL DISTRIBUTION IN TYPE I CENSORED SURVIVAL DATA: A CASE STUDY OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS by Ardi Kurniawan, Anggara Teguh Previan, Zidni Ilmatun Nurrohmah

“…Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer-related death in Indonesia. …”
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Intranasal insulin for improving cognitive function in multiple sclerosis by Scott D. Newsome, Kathryn C. Fitzgerald, Abbey Hughes, Meghan Beier, Jacqueline Koshorek, Yujie Wang, Daniela Pimentel Maldonado, Thomas Shoemaker, Taimur Malik, Tarik Bayu, Pablo E. Ravenna, Ama Avornu, Elias S. Sotirchos, Meghan Romba, John Muschelli, Todd T. Brown, Peter A. Calabresi, Ellen M. Mowry

“…There is an urgent need to identify/develop novel therapies that can help cognitive function in MS. Insulin is critical for helping with regulation of multiple CNS functions, including learning and memory. …”
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Functional Independence of Taiwanese Children with Silver–Russell Syndrome by Hung-Hsiang Fang, Chung-Lin Lee, Chih-Kuang Chuang, Huei-Ching Chiu, Ya-Hui Chang, Yuan-Rong Tu, Yun-Ting Lo, Jun-Yi Wu, Yen-Yin Chou, Chung-Hsing Wang, Shio-Jean Lin, Shao-Yin Chu, Chen Yang, Tsung-Ying Ou, Hsiang-Yu Lin, Shuan-Pei Lin

“…<b>Methods:</b> This study includes 24 Taiwanese children with SRS aged 2 years to 13 years and 3 months who were recruited at MacKay Memorial Hospital and other Taiwan hospitals between January 2013 and December 2024. Functional independence was assessed using the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM) to evaluate self-care, mobility, and cognition domains. …”
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Functional divergence and characterization of the HOTHEAD gene family in rice by Jialin Liu, Qing Ye, Yaqi Shen, Zheng Wu, Wenxiang Jiang, Dandan Guo, Xiafei Hu, Xiaoqing Wang, Zelin Zhang, Lifang Hu

“…These findings demonstrate the functional divergence of OsHTH genes in anther development and lipid metabolism, laying a foundation for understanding their roles in rice reproduction. …”
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0.5-V High-Order Universal Filter for Bio-Signal Processing Applications by Montree Kumngern, Fabian Khateb, Tomasz Kulej, Somkiat Lerkvaranyu

“…The MI-OTA can be obtained by using the multiple-input bulk-driven MOS transistor (MIBD MOST) technique. The circuit structure is simple, can operate with a supply voltage of 0.5 V, and consumes 937 pW at a current setting of 625 pA. …”
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Myocardial reserve in patients with myocardial infarction: the role of clinical and functional parameters in its assessment by A. P. Ivanov, I. A. Elgardt, V. A. Leontyev

“…To identify the most informative characteristics of myocardial reserve (MR) inpatients with myocardial infarction (MI), the authors compared clinical symptoms of heart failure (HF), systolic and diastolic myocardial function, and left ventricular (LV) remodeling parameters. …”
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Fusion genes in cancers: Biogenesis, functions, and therapeutic implications by Haiqiong Tang, Qiu Peng, Linda Oyang, Shiming Tan, Xianjie Jiang, Zongyao Ren, Xuemeng Xu, Mengzhou Shen, Haofan Li, Mingjing Peng, Longzheng Xia, Wenjuan Yang, Shizhen Li, Jiewen Wang, Yaqian Han, Nayiyuan Wu, Yanyan Tang, Jinguan Lin, Qianjin Liao, Yujuan Zhou

“…The objective of this review is to undertake a comprehensive examination of the discovery and functional mechanisms of fusion genes present in a range of cancers. …”
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The effect of exercise intervention on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuangquan Ren, Xinrui Che, Shunding Hu, Xiaosu Feng, Jianming Zhang, Peng Shi

“…Subgroup analysis showed that resistance exercise is the most effective intervention for improving the function of ALS patients, while aerobic exercise is the most effective intervention for improving FVC in ALS patients.ConclusionExercise intervention in ALS has a positive effect, but due to the small number of included studies and possible heterogeneity, risk of bias and sensitivity issues, further research is needed.…”
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Authority of the Father: Eternal functional subordination – Quo Vadis? by W.H. Oliver

“… This article aims to provide the reader with a short introduction on, and overview of the movement called Eternal Functional Subordination (EFS) that was introduced in 1977 by a Presbyterian preacher, George Knight. …”
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Application of natural β-glucans as biocompatible functional nanomaterials by Xiaojie Li, Peter Chi Keung Cheung

“…Naturally-occurring β-glucans are mostly investigated for their antitumor activity and immunomodulatory property. …”
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Depression Symptoms and Inflammation in Chronic Functional Constipation Patients by Hamzah Shatri, Edward Faisal, Murdani Abdullah, Ari Fahrial Syam, Amanda Pitarini Utari, Virly Nanda Muzellina, Saskia Aziza Nursyirwan, Aly Lamuri

“…Background: Inflammation in chronic functional constipation (CFC) occurs systemically and has association with depressive symptoms. …”
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THE MORPHO-FUNCTIONAL PECULIARITIES OF THE SYNSARCOSIS MUSCLES IN RED SQUIRRELS by Constantin SPATARU, Mihaela-Claudia SPATARU, Ozan GÜNDEMIR

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Expression and Function of the Endocannabinoid System in the Retina and the Visual Brain by Jean-François Bouchard, Christian Casanova, Bruno Cécyre, William John Redmond

“…They are known to play an important role in various processes, including metabolic regulation, craving, pain, anxiety, and immune function. In the last decade, there has been a growing interest for endocannabinoids in the retina and their role in visual processing. …”
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