Different Phenotypes of Pediatric Asthma Show Distinct Bacterial Functional Profiles and Network Relationships by Marcos Pérez-Losada

“…Pediatric asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the US and a major public health concern. …”
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Population pharmacokinetics modelling for clinical dose adjustment of carboplatin in dogs by Jérémy Béguin, Sarra Mahfoudhi, Marie Uzel, Antoine Rostang, Catherine Ibish, Aude A. Ferran, Ludovic Pelligand, Anne Hulin, Matthias Kohlhauer

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Functional and Radiological Outcome of Surgical Management in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – A Comparative Study by Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Kandasamy Natesan, Pavalan Louis, Harish Shanmugam Punniakotti, Naveen Venkidusamy, Namala Sai Vinay Bharadwaj

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Biological Functionalities of Transglutaminase 2 and the Possibility of Its Compensation by Other Members of the Transglutaminase Family by Benedict Onyekachi Odii, Peter Coussons

“…Transglutaminase 2 (TG2) is the most widely distributed and most abundantly expressed member of the transglutaminase family of enzymes, a group of intracellular and extracellular proteins that catalyze the Ca2+-dependent posttranslational modification of proteins. …”
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Clinical and functional features of penetrating keratoplasty in the Kingdom of Jordan. A single-center experience by M. A. Tanash, M. A. Frolov, P. A. Gonchar, G. N. Dushina, L. T. Ababneh

“…Keratoconus was found to be the most common indication for PK – 154 patients (73.2%). …”
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Plant functional traits related to aboveground tree biomass in cloud forests of southeastern Mexico by Noé Velázquez-Rosas, Elizabeth Fuentes Romero, Betsabé Ruiz-Guerra, Hugo López Rosas, Norma Eugenia García Calderón

“…Understanding the causal factors determining the structural variation and functioning of cloud forests continues to be one of the most relevant research challenges in these forests. …”
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Functional capacity, health impact, and risk of sarcopenia in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. by Janine Bosi Tonel, Maitê Mendes Pellenz, Maria Elaine Trevisan, Ariovaldo Leal Fagundes, Luciane Flores Jacobi

“…In conclusion, most patients had reduced functional capacity which was significantly associated with dyspnea and risk of sarcopenia. …”
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Use of cover data to model species abundance distributions through continuous probability functions by Halime Moradi, Paulo Inácio Prado, Jens Oldeland, Paulo A. V. Borges, Simone Fattorini

“…However, many organisms, such as most plants, cannot be counted. Instead, abundance is estimated using cover values. …”
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The Metabolism of Creatinine and Its Usefulness to Evaluate Kidney Function and Body Composition in Clinical Practice by Marcela Ávila, Mariana G. Mora Sánchez, Alma Sofía Bernal Amador, Ramón Paniagua

“…Serum creatinine levels are the most used clinical marker to estimate renal function as the glomerular function rate because it is simple, fast, and inexpensive. …”
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Interpersonal Metadiscourse Markers as Persuasive Function in Joe Biden’s Speech Remarks on Bidenomics 2023 by Andina Silvi Amalia, Rina Sari

“…Overall, commentaries were the most frequent markers used by Joe Biden in his speech, while certainty markers were the most infrequent markers used by Joe Biden. …”
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Identification and functional analysis of novel SPTB and ANK1 mutations in hereditary spherocytosis patients by Charuwan Panarach, Chaiwat Netsawang, Issarang Nuchprayoon, Kamonlak Leecharoenkiat

“…Abstract Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is the most prevalent form of congenital hemolytic anemia, being caused by genetic mutations in genes encoding red blood cell cytoskeletal proteins. …”
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Correlation between intraoperative mapping and monitoring and functional outcomes following supratentorial glioma surgery by Han-Lin Wu, Po-Cheng Hsu, Sanford P C Hsu, Chun-Fu Lin, Kwong-Kum Liao, Kai-Ming Yang, Chen-Liang Chou, Tsui-Fen Yang

“…Sensitivity of IONM was better if using criteria 2 and 4, but specificity was better if using criteria 1 and 3. Criterion 3 had the most favorable overall results. Conclusion: Using statistical methodology, our study indicates that concomitant interpretation of MEPs and SCM is the most accurate predictor of functional outcomes following supratentorial glioma surgery. …”
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Effects of vitamin A supplementation on visual function in healthy adults: A systematic review by Kavous Shahsavarinia, Ali Mostafaei, Nooshin Milanchian, Leila Roshangar, Parastu Fallahi, Moloud Balafar, Robab Mehdipour, Fereshteh Farhadi, Hassan Soleimanpour, Nasim Hajipoor, Reza Mohammadi, Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr

“…However, a study by Bartlett did not find significant improvements in visual function. Most studies showed positive effects on MPOD and visual function, but the clinical significance and optimal dosage and duration remain unclear. …”
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Diversity and Functional Insights into Endophytic Fungi in Halophytes from West Ordos Desert Ecosystems by Xingzhe Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingpeng Li, Yiteng Ding, Xiaodan Ma, Peng Zhang, Haijing Liu, Jie Wei, Yuying Bao

“…A Circos analysis of the top 10 most abundant genera revealed <i>Fusarium</i>, <i>Dipodascus</i>, <i>Curvularia</i>, <i>Penicillium</i>, and other dominant genera. …”
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Distinct Gut Microbiota Structure and Function of Children with Idiopathic Central and Peripheral Precocious Puberty by Congfu Huang, Haiying Liu, Wei Yang, Yinhu Li, Bin Wu, Junru Chen, Zhenyu Yang, Cuifang Liao, Limei Liu, Xiaowei Zhang

“…Precocious puberty (PP) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in children, and the pathogenesis is currently unknown. …”
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Formation of a set of indicators to assess the effectiveness of functioning of urban public passenger transport by Yuliya А. Koleber, Sergey М. Mochalin

“…To date there is no single set of indicators for the functioning of urban passenger transportation. The author of each study chooses the composition of indicators (often also a single indicator) that he considers the most significant and sufficient in order to quantify the system. …”
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The effect of mother’s and infant nutrition on functional constipation in children between 1-4 months by Gülberat Totur, Maşallah Baran

“… Objective: Constipation is the infrequent and painful passage of hardened stools, occurring less than three times a week, often accompanied by excessive straining and discomfort. Functional constipation is the most important gastrointestinal complaint of childhood. …”
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Microbial functional diversity indicators in vineyard soils under organic and biodynamic land management by Tábata A. Bublitz, Heberto Rodas-Gaitan, Rainer Georg Joergensen, Vincent Masson, Juergen Fritz

“…Abstract Background An on-vineyard approach was used to investigate the effects of biodynamic (BD) preparations on microbial functional diversity and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in four vineyards on different bedrocks under organic management. …”
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Biodiversity Monitoring in Constructed Wetlands: A Systematic Review of Assessment Methods and Ecosystem Functions by Marvin John Uy, Miguel Enrico Robles, Yugyeong Oh, Md Tashdedul Haque, Cloie Chie Mueca, Lee-Hyung Kim

“…This scoping review analyzed 76 peer-reviewed studies to assess current methods for biodiversity monitoring, explore linkages to ecosystem functions, and examine the diversity indices most frequently applied. …”
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Functioning problems linked to top disability-causing conditions in Nigeria: A scoping review by Rentia A. Maart, Maria Y. Charumbira, Quinette A. Louw

“…Results: Eighty-eight functioning problems were identified. The most prevalent functioning problem was loss of sexual interest, while the most reported problems were related to mental and pain and sensory functions according to the ICF domains. …”
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