Common genetic determinants of lung function, subclinical atherosclerosis and risk of coronary artery disease. by Maria Sabater-Lleal, Anders Mälarstig, Lasse Folkersen, María Soler Artigas, Damiano Baldassarre, Maryam Kavousi, Peter Almgren, Fabrizio Veglia, Guy Brusselle, Albert Hofman, Gunnar Engström, Oscar H Franco, Olle Melander, Gabrielle Paulsson-Berne, Hugh Watkins, Per Eriksson, Steve E Humphries, Elena Tremoli, Ulf de Faire, Martin D Tobin, Anders Hamsten

“…In conclusion, our study suggests that some genetic loci implicated in determining human lung function also influence cIMT and susceptibility to CAD. …”
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Histone and non-histone lactylation: molecular mechanisms, biological functions, diseases, and therapeutic targets by Xia Peng, Juan Du

“…Histone lactylation has been observed in H2A, H2B, H3, and H4, with H3K18la and H4K12la being the most extensively studied sites, linked to numerous biological functions. …”
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Benefits and Limitations of Lean Tools in the Building Design Process: A Functional and Comparative Analysis by Adriana Luna, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Karen Castañeda, Edison Atencio, Clarissa Biotto

“…Among these tools, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Last Planner System (LPS), and Agile Design Management (ADM) were identified as the most impactful, collectively addressing 88% of design functionalities. …”
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Voice as a Health Indicator: The Use of Sound Analysis and AI for Monitoring Respiratory Function by Nicki Lentz-Nielsen, Lars Maaløe, Pascal Madeleine, Stig Nikolaj Blomberg

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Analysis of Tear Function Outcomes following Collagen Cross-Linking Treatment in Ectatic Corneas by Xiu Wang, Xue Bai, Chengcheng Jin, Liqiong Zhao, Ruihua Wei

“…Purpose. To analyze tear function outcomes following collagen cross-linking (CXL) treatment in ectatic corneas. …”
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Anticholinergic burden and cognitive function in a large German cohort of hospitalized geriatric patients. by Barbara Pfistermeister, Thomas Tümena, Karl-Günter Gaßmann, Renke Maas, Martin F Fromm

“…The Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden (ACB) scale was used to classify anticholinergic drugs as definite (score 2 or 3) and possible anticholinergics (score 1). Cognitive function was determined using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the standardized scale for dementia (4D+S).…”
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Peptide abundance correlations in metaproteomics enhance taxonomic and functional analysis of the human gut microbiome by Zhongzhi Sun, Zhibin Ning, Qing Wu, Leyuan Li, Andrew C. Doxey, Daniel Figeys

“…Altogether, our study demonstrates that analyzing peptide abundance correlations enhances both taxonomic and functional analyses in human gut metaproteomics research.…”
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A Sphincter-like Function of Pulmonary Vein Ostia in Normal and Atrial Fibrillation Subjects by Stefano Bonapace, Matteo Falanga, Carmelo Cicciò, Cristiana Corsi, Giulio Molon

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Prognostic criteria of epiretinal membrane surgery functional outcomes, based on optical coherence tomography by A.A. Shpak, A.S. Zhuravlev, S.V. Kolesnik, A.I. Kolesnik, F.A. Avakyan, E.A. Shikhalieva

“…However, in some cases, the functional results of the surgery are unsatisfactory. …”
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Predictive equations using regression analysis of pulmonary function for healthy children in Northeast China. by Ya-Nan Ma, Jing Wang, Guang-Hui Dong, Miao-Miao Liu, Da Wang, Yu-Qin Liu, Yang Zhao, Wan-Hui Ren, Yungling Leo Lee, Ya-Dong Zhao, Qin-Cheng He

“…We hypothesize that there would have been changes in lung function that would not have been precisely predicted by the existing spirometric reference equations. …”
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Development of white and red low-calorie functional purpose sauces using vegetable powders by Z. N. Khatko, M. A. Tamakhina

“…It has been proposed to design a new sauce that has advantages over the most popular cold sauce – mayonnaise. The basic recipe and a new one are presented, with the replacement of ingredients and addition of a functional component. …”
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Unveiling the impact of siren noise exposure on cognitive function and mental health among firefighters by Saeid Yazdanirad, Amir Hossein Khoshakhlagh, Saleh Al Sulaie, JeeWoong Park, Fatemeh Rooshan, Roghayeh Shamsi

“…In doing so, the study focuses on cognitive function among firefighters, using a Bayesian network model for the first time. …”
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The effect of pre-existing HLA sensitization on the renal allograft function according to angionephroscintigraphy results by O. G. Sinyakova, N. E. Kudryashova, E. V. Migunova, N. V. Borovkova, A. V. Pinchuk, N. V. Shmarina

“…We analyzed the results of radionuclide tests of 55 patients in the early postoperative period in time from 5 days to 3 months after transplantation. In most patients, the higher was the blood anti-HLA antibody levels in the recipient before the kidney transplantation, the more pronounced decrease in the function was noted in them according to angionephroscintigraphy results. …”
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Microwave ablation for small papillary thyroid carcinomas: clinical outcomes and thyroid function preservation by Lu Zhao, Xiaolin Peng, Jianning Xiong, Yanhui Zhu, Mu Song

“…Purpose: This study explores the impact of microwave ablation (MWA) on thyroid function in patients with small papillary thyroid carcinomas (SPTCs) using a specific energy/volume model to optimize treatment and evaluate clinical efficacy. …”
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Effects of N-glycosylation site removal in archaellins on the assembly and function of archaella in Methanococcus maripaludis. by Yan Ding, Kaoru Uchida, Shin-Ichi Aizawa, Kathleen Murphy, Alison Berezuk, Cezar M Khursigara, James P J Chong, Ken F Jarrell

“…In addition, a series of FlaB2S2 scanning deletions each missing 10 amino acids was also generated and tested for their ability to complement the ΔflaB2S2 strain. While most variants were expressed, none of them restored archaellation, although FlaB2S2 harbouring a smaller 3-amino acid deletion was able to partially restore archaellation.…”
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BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE AS BIOCHEMICAL MARKER FOR STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL HEART DISORDERS IN ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by S. V. Ivanova, Yu. A. Vasyuk, E. Yu. Shupenina, P. V. Krikunov, I. A. Sadulaeva

“…Assessment of structural and functional condition of the left and right heart chambers related to the level of NT-proBNP and clinical signs of CHD in AH patients.Material and methods. …”
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Assessment of the Global Integration Method on the parents’ perception of functional goals in children and adolescents with autism by Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Ana Clara Schaper Fernandes, Vitor Geraldi Haase

“…ABSTRACT Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may experience impairments across all domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. However, there is a scarcity of programs that integrate interventions encompassing all these domains. …”
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Advancements in Nanostructured Functional Constituent Materials for Gas Sensing Applications: A Comprehensive Review by Ivana Panžić, Arijeta Bafti, Floren Radovanović-Perić, Davor Gašparić, Zhen Shi, Arie Borenstein, Vilko Mandić

“…By segmenting the discussion into 1D nanostructured materials, including different metal oxides, the review provides a broad yet detailed perspective on how different functional materials contribute to gas sensing efficiency. …”
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Effects of Different Functional Sugars on the Quality and Fermentation Process of Low-temperature Stirred Yogurt by Minhua ZHANG, Changhe DING, Ruiyao LI, Xiaoyan WANG

“…Compared with sucrose, other functional sugars improved the water holding capacity, apparent viscosity, texture, and heat resistance of yogurt. …”
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Atrial Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies by Moiud Mohyeldin, Ahmed Abdelghafar, Sai Allu, Shitij Shrivastava, Ahmed Mustafa, Feras O. Mohamed, Sarah J. Norman

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is intricately linked with atrial functional tricuspid regurgitation (AFTR), a condition distinguished from ventricular functional tricuspid regurgitation by its unique pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications. …”
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