Cognitive functions in patients with stenotic lesions of the great arteries of the head before and after carotid endartectomy by O. V. Gavrilova, L. V. Stakhovskaya, S. B. Buklina, D. Yu. Usachev, V. A. Lukshin, A. Yu. Belyaev, V. V. Akhmetov, V. I. Skvortsova

“…Objective: to study higher mental functions (HMF) in patients with stenotic lesion of the brachiocephalic arteries (BCA) before and after carotid endarterectomy (CE). …”
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Functional traits and habitat use: Investigating community assembly in a montane community (Carabidae: Nebria) by Jillian K. Schat, David H. Kavanaugh, Jacki Whisenant, Genevieve Anderegg, Huijun Xiao, Sean D. Schoville

“…Trait‐based ecology provides a useful framework for testing which ecological processes most strongly influence local community composition, especially across environmental gradients where species diversity varies. …”
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Effects of exogenous chitosan concentrations on photosynthesis and functional physiological traits of hibiscus under salt stress by Yangfan Cao, Ruiyang Yan, Mingcong Sun, Jing Guo, Shuyong Zhang

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Objective Functions for the Blade Shape Optimisation of a Cross-Flow Tidal Turbine under Constraints by Karla Ruiz-Hussmann, Pierre-Luc Delafin, Cyrille Bonamy, Yves Delannoy, Dominique Thévenin, Stefan Hoerner

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McLean OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents: Overview, Rationale, and Description of Symptomatology and Functional Impairment by Alyssa L. Faro, Rebecca A. Wolenski, Chun W. Lee, Perihan Esra Guvenek-Cokol, Daniel P. Dickstein, Maria G Fraire

“…Results: The current paper describes the severity of symptom presentation, comorbidities, psychotropic medication profiles, and disruption to personal and family functioning. Analyses also include the prevalence of OCD subtypes and co-occurrence among varied presentations. …”
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Identification and Functional Analysis of Cystathionine Beta-Synthase Gene Mutations in Chinese Families with Classical Homocystinuria by Xin Liu, Xinhua Liu, Jinfeng Liu, Junhong Guo, Danyao Nie, Jiantao Wang

“…<b>Background:</b> Homocystinuria caused by cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) deficiency is the most common congenital disorder related to sulfur amino acid metabolism, manifested by neurological, vascular, and connective tissue involvement. …”
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Systematic review of thyroid function in NKX2-1-related disorders: Treatment and follow-up. by Beatriz Carmona-Hidalgo, Estefanía Herrera-Ramos, Rocío Rodríguez-López, Laia Nou-Fontanet, José C Moreno, Juan Antonio Blasco-Amaro, Juliane Léger, Juan Darío Ortigoza-Escobar, NKX2-1-Related Disorders Guideline Working Group

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Functional heterogeneity of embryonic stem cells revealed through translational amplification of an early endodermal transcript. by Maurice A Canham, Alexei A Sharov, Minoru S H Ko, Joshua M Brickman

“…However, despite the widespread expression of key markers such as Oct4 and the appearance of a characteristic undifferentiated morphology, functional ES cells may represent only a small fraction of the cultures grown under self-renewing conditions. …”
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Мethod of Functional Treatment of Refractive Amblyopia in Children Using Alternating Presentation of Stereo Stimules by S. I. Rychkova, V. G. Likhvantseva

“…The research is devoted to one of the most urgent problems of modern ophthalmology — the search for new approaches to creating effective methods of functional treatment of refractive amblyopia using computer technologies.The purpose of the work is to evaluate the effectiveness of computer technology with consistent use of alternating and non-alternating modes of presentation of stereostimulars in the functional treatment of refractive amblyopia in children.Patients and methods. 105 patients with refractive amblyopia at the age of 7 to 17 (on average 11.45 ± 0.3) years were observed. …”
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Diversity and functional specialization of oyster immune cells uncovered by integrative single-cell level investigations by Sebastien De La Forest Divonne, Juliette Pouzadoux, Oceane Romatif, Caroline Montagnani, Guillaume Mitta, Delphine Destoumieux-Garzón, Benjamin Gourbal, Guillaume M Charriere, Emmanuel Vignal

“…The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea (Magallana) gigas, is the most farmed bivalve mollusk in the world and is becoming a model species for invertebrate biology. …”
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Functional Corticomuscular Signal Coupling Is Weakened during Voluntary Motor Action in Cancer-Related Fatigue by Changhao Jiang, Qi Yang, Tingting Chen, Vlodek Siemionow, Vinoth K. Ranganathan, Alice F. Yan, Guang H. Yue

“…Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is widely recognized as one of the most common symptoms and side effects of cancer and/or its treatment. …”
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Research Progress on the Quality, Extraction Technology, Food Application, and Physiological Function of Rice Bran Oil by Wengong Huang, Baohai Liu, Dongmei Shi, Aihua Cheng, Guofeng Chen, Feng Liu, Jiannan Dong, Jing Lan, Bin Hong, Shan Zhang, Chuanying Ren

“…Further exploratory research on other unknown functions is required to lay a scientific basis for the application and development of rice bran oil.…”
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Pilot-scale production of functionalized nanoclays for sustainable agricultural applications: process scale-up and optimization by Tomás Giannandrea, Jeremías Benjamin, Andres Torres Nicolini, Vera Alejandra Alvarez, Andrea Yamila Mansilla, Romina Paola Ollier Primiano

“…Abstract This study presents the pilot-scale development of environmentally friendly agro-inputs based on natural bentonite functionalized with chitosan (Q) and salicylic acid (SA), based on successful previous laboratory-scale formulations. …”
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The impact of pathological factors on the structure and function of erythrocyte membranes: from the molecular level to clinical consequences by D.А. Liadov

“…Pathological alterations in the structure and function of erythrocyte membranes lead to impaired deformability, reduced ability to traverse microvessels, and microcirculatory failure. …”
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Structural and Functional Differences in the Bacterial Community of Chernozem Soil Under Conventional and Organic Farming Conditions by Darya V. Poshvina, Alexander S. Balkin, Anastasia V. Teslya, Diana S. Dilbaryan, Artyom A. Stepanov, Sergey V. Kravchenko, Alexey S. Vasilchenko

“…The conventional farming system, which predominates in most countries, is based on the use of agrochemical deep ploughing and other special methods. …”
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Fructooligosaccharides for Relieving Functional Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Hongmin Zhen, Hanwei Qian, Xiaoyan Liu, Chen Tan

“…Nevertheless, further robust and definitive randomized controlled trials are required to more accurately determine the most effective dosage and duration of use. Additional research and evidence are necessary before the efficacy of FOS as a therapeutic method for treating functional constipation can be firmly established.…”
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Cannabidiol as a multifaceted therapeutic agent: mitigating Alzheimer's disease pathology and enhancing cognitive function by Iu Raïch, Jaume Lillo, Joan Biel Rebassa, Christian Griñán-Ferré, Aina Bellver-Sanchis, Irene Reyes-Resina, Rafael Franco, Mercè Pallàs, Gemma Navarro

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Systematic review and consensus conceptual model of meaningful symptoms and functional impacts in early Parkinson’s Disease by Jennifer R. Mammen, Jamie L. Adams, Rikki Mangrum, Yuge Xiao, William Barbosa, Mirinda Tyo, Christopher Redmond, Cheryl Carter, Kelly Cifelli, Robert Cifelli, Hope Maruzo, Jim Meeker, Gerry Shultz, Colbren Thomas, Claire Bale, Evan Davies, Catherine M. Kopil, Connie Marras, Tiago Mestre, Thomas Morel, Tanya Simuni, Glenn T. Stebbins, Daniel Weintraub, Diane Stephenson

“…This model offers the most comprehensive catalogue of symptoms and impacts in Parkinson’s to date and will support clinical practice and endpoint selection for therapeutic trials.…”
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The effect of drug treatment on functional outcomes of hip and knee joint replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by S. I. Herasymenko, А. S. Herasymenko, I. V. Huzhevskyi, M. V. Poluliakh, A. M. Babko

“…The effect of drug treatment on functional outcomes of hip and knee joint replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Aim – to determine the effect of drug antirheumatic therapy on the functional outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. …”
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Adaptive evolution and functional significance of the PPARGC1A gene across diverse animal species by Seyed Mahdi Hosseini, Farman Ullah, Muhammad Zulfiqar Ahmad, Majid Pasandideh, Aixin Liang, Guohua Hua, Liguo Yang

“…Codon 137 displayed the most pronounced dN‐dS value, signifying intensified selective advantage. …”
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