Formulation of a Functional Probiotic Beverage Using Maesil (<i>Prunus mume</i>) Syrup By-Product Fermented by <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> KFOM 0042 by Chan-Il Bae, Yoon-Soo Gwak, Dasol Nam, Tae Gyu Nam, Hyun-Seok Kim, Mi-Ju Kim

“…Overall, this study presents a novel strategy for upcycling MSB into a probiotic beverage with enhanced functional and microbial stability.…”
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3D-Printed Customized Arch-Support Insoles Improve Gait Mechanics and Ankle Alignment in Young Adults with Functional Flat Foot During Uphill Walking by Sanghee Park, Jin-Hwa Jung, Shi Lei, Eui-Young Jung, Hwi-Young Cho

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Weight-bearing activities exacerbate pain and fatigue in functional flat foot, with uphill walking presenting additional challenges due to increased external loads. …”
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Differences in fatty infiltration in thigh muscles and physical function between people with and without knee osteoarthritis and similar body mass index: a cross-sectional study by Jessica B. Aily, Marcos de Noronha, Ricardo J. Ferrari, Stela M. Mattiello

“…Conclusion People with knee OA present higher levels of intraMAT and poorer physical function compared to those without knee OA. …”
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<i>Codonopsis pilosula</i> Polysaccharides Exert Antiviral Effect Through Activating Immune Function in a Macrophage Model of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection by Xiaowei Feng, Lei Wang, Jingyan Zhang, Haipeng Feng, Xiaoliang Chen, Junyan Wang, Mingxian Shi, Kang Zhang, Jianxi Li

“…The immunity suppression resulting from BVDV in BoMac cells was restored by CPPs, as was verified by phagocytosis increase, the expression up-regulation of cell surface co-stimulatory molecules (CD40, CD80, and CD86), and antigen-presenting function recovery. Furthermore, the expressions of cytokines including TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-18, IL-1β, Caspase-3, Bim, and Bcl-xL at the mRNA and proteins levels were modulated, and a reduction in the apoptosis rate was observed, which demonstrates that CPPs attenuated inflammation and apoptosis induced by BVDV. …”
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Life after Adolescent and Adult Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Self-Reported Executive, Emotional, and Behavioural Function 2–5 Years after Injury by Torun Gangaune Finnanger, Alexander Olsen, Toril Skandsen, Stian Lydersen, Anne Vik, Kari Anne I. Evensen, Cathy Catroppa, Asta K. Håberg, Stein Andersson, Marit S. Indredavik

“…., age, years of education), injury characteristics (Glasgow Coma Scale score, MRI findings such as traumatic axonal injury (TAI), or duration of posttraumatic amnesia), symptoms of depression, or neuropsychological variables in the first year after injury predicted long-term self-reported function. Self-reported executive, emotional, and behavioural functioning were assessed among individuals with moderate and severe TBI (N=67, age range 15–65 years at time of injury) 2–5 years after TBI, compared to a healthy matched control group (N=72). …”
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Effects of a combined aerobic and core stabilization exercise training program on functional capacity, pain, and health-related quality of life in hemodialysis and kidney transplan... by Enikő Király, Gergő József Szőllősi, Zoltán Jenei, József Balla, István Kárpáti

“…Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant public health challenge globally while impacting patients’ physical function and quality of life. Addressing the issues of physical inactivity and pain management is essential during treatment to improve health-related quality of life. …”
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Immunohistochemical expression of CYP11A1, CYP11B, CYP17, and HSD3B2 in functional and nonfunctional canine adrenocortical tumors by Frederik Allan, Alice H. Watson, Harriet M. Syme

“…Abstract Background Functionality of human adrenal tumors is inferred by CYP11B1 (cortisol synthase) expression, CYP11B2 (aldosterone synthase) expression, or both. …”
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Comparative study between the flavonoids extracted from Nigella sativa seeds and vitamin E to ameliorating the effect of sodiumnitrate on some testicular functions in adult male ra... by Ammar Ahmed Abdulwahid Al-Haddad

“…The present study was designed to investigate the protective effect of flavonoids extracted from Nigella Sativa seeds comparing to vitamin E in ameliorating the deleterious effect of sodium nitrate on some testicular function in adult male rats. …”
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Efficacy of Spiritual-Religious Interventions on Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Iranian Adults with Mental Disorders/Negative Psychological Symptoms: A Systematic Review of Ra... by Hassan Farrahi, Fataneh Bakhshi, Hadi Basiri, Fatemeh Amini Khodashahri, Zeynab Haghdoost

“…Moreover, many of these studies have not employed randomized controlled trial (RCT) methodologies to assess the efficacy of such interventions. Objectives: The present study aimed to review RCTs evaluating the effectiveness of spiritual-religious care-based interventions on clinical and functional outcomes in Iranian adults with mental disorders and negative psychological symptoms. …”
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Interventions with milk proteins supplementation combined with exercise on musculoskeletal function in older adults with sarcopenia, osteoporosis and osteosarcopenia: a systematic... by Ricardo O Guerra, Mário Duarte Brito, Nailton José Neto, Cristiano dos Santos Gomes, Weslley Barbosa Sales, Gerlane Coelho Bernardo Guerra

“…The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences dedicated to the relevant field of study.PROSPERO registration number CRD42024555933.…”
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Cloning and Functional Validation of the Candidate Gene <i>LuWRKY39</i> Conferring Resistance to <i>Septoria linicola</i> (Speg.) Garassini from Flax by Si Chen, Hongmei Yuan, Guangwen Wu, Xue Yang, Dandan Liu, Le Chen, Jing Chen, Yan Liu, Weiping Yin, Cen Li, Linlin Wu, Jun Ma, Daolin Bian, Liguo Zhang

“…WRKY transcription factors play key roles in plant immune responses, including resistance to fungal pathogens. In the present study, we identified a flax resistance-related gene <i>Lus10021999</i>, named <i>LuWRKY39.…”
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Learning a Foreign Language in Older Adults Shapes the Functional Connectivity of Distinct Cerebellar Sub‐Regions With Cortical Areas Rich in CB1 Receptor Expression by Giovanna Bubbico, Federica Tomaiuolo, Carlo Sestieri, Golnoush Akhlaghipour, Alberto Granzotto, Antonio Ferretti, Mauro Gianni Perrucci, Stefano L. Sensi, Stefano Delli Pizzi

“…While previous studies have investigated the impact of FLL on the cortical connectome, its effects on subcortical‐cortical resting‐state functional connectivity (rs‐FC) remain unexplored. The present study focuses on the connectivity of the cerebellum, based on its involvement in learning and aging. …”
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Emotion dysregulation and impulsivity as overlapping symptoms in adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder: severity profiles and associati... by Eszter Kenézlői, Lívia Balogh, Szilvia Somogyi, Evelyn E. Lévay, Zsuzsa Halmai, Zsófia Nemoda, Zsolt S. Unoka, János M. Réthelyi

“…Childhood traumatization was associated with lower levels of personality functioning in adulthood, independently of diagnosis, an effect mediated more by emotion dysregulation, rather than impulsivity. …”
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Functional Near‐Infrared Spectroscopy Signal as a Potential Biomarker for White Matter Hyperintensity Progression in Patients With Subcortical Vascular Cognitive Impairment: A Pilo... by Qi Wang, Byoung‐Soo Shin, Sun‐Young Oh, Seungbae Hwang, Ko Woon Kim

“…This study aims to investigate the association between functional near‐infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) signals during mental and physical activities and WMH volume. …”
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Efficacy of Peripheral Cutaneous Nerve (PCN) on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total knee arthroplasty: a single-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial” by Weilong Diwu, Wenhao Tang, Ming Yan, Wenrui Ma, Huifa Xu, Qiang Sun, Yisheng Han, Yi Wang, Chen Wang, Dawei Zhang, Long Bi, Min Yang

“…Abstract Background Postoperative pain is an important complication that impedes the functional recovery of the total knee arthroplasty (TKA). …”
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Impact of Cognitive VR vs. Traditional Training on Emotional Self-Efficacy and Cognitive Function in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Retrospective Study Focusing on Gender Diff... by Maria Grazia Maggio, Alessandra Benenati, Federica Impellizzeri, Amelia Rizzo, Martina Barbera, Antonino Cannavò, Vera Gregoli, Giovanni Morone, Francesco Chirico, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Emotional self-efficacy, depression, and anxiety were assessed, alongside cognitive function pre- and post-intervention. Results: Findings indicate that the VR-G showed significant improvements in managing negative emotions, reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms, and enhanced cognitive performance, particularly in verbal learning and working memory. …”
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High Detection Rate of Posterolateral Tibial Plateau Fractures and Poor Functional Outcomes in Type IIIB Impaction Fractures After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Reconstruc... by Shijie Jiang, Weizhi Ren, Ruixia Zhu, Dimitris Dimitriou, Rongshan Cheng, Xiaojun Jia, Dong Zheng, Yuji Wang, Wei Xu

“…However, clinical surgeons have overlooked the impaction fractures of the posterolateral tibial plateau and lateral femoral condyle in patients with ACL ruptures. The purpose of the present study was to report the detection rate of the posterolateral tibial plateau impaction fractures in patients with ACL ruptures, and to evaluate the functional outcomes of patients following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) without treatment of the tibial fractures at a 2‐year postoperative follow‐up. …”
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Porphyra Polysaccharides Alleviated High-Carbohydrate Diet-Induced Growth Retardation, Lipid Deposition, Impairment of Immune and Antioxidant Functions, and Intestinal Morphology i... by Ruixin Li, Wenkai Li, Jiaying Xie, Zhixiao Liu, Yi Xiao, Douglas R. Tocher, Cuiying Chen, Fan Lin, Xiaojuan Liu, Dizhi Xie, Yucong Hong, Shuqi Wang

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Comparative analysis of the refractive and functional results of toric intraocular lens with wavefront-shaping mechanism implantation during the surgical treatment of cataracts i... by D.A. Khvan, G.A. Fedyashev

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Study protocol for the BRAIN Training Trial: a randomised controlled trial of Balance, Resistance, And INterval training on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive i... by Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Ulrik Wisløff, Maria Fiatarone Singh, Yorgi Mavros, Perminder S Sachdev, Ryan S Falck, Dorthe Stensvold, Jeff S Coombes, Trinidad Valenzuela, Nicole Kochan, Wei Wen, Jeffrey Hausdorff, Jiyang Jiang, Emily C Smith, Matthew Hollings, Tess C Hawkins, Nicholas J Ashley, Natan Feter, Guy C Wilson, Isabel Hui En Shih, Yareni Guerrero, Tom Bailey

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