Bowel function after surgery in male children with complicated anorectal malformations by Hanbin Zhao, Jian Cao, Jinping Hou, Yuan Shi, Yi Wang

“…Perianal muscle development was significantly associated with bowel function (p = 0.023, rs = 0.297). Fifty-one children received anorectal manometry, which showed no significant differences in anal resting pressure (ARP) among the different bowel function groups(p = 0.666). …”
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The FcRn from gene to protein and function: comparison between species by Luz Belinda Ortiz-Alegría, Lizbeth Xicoténcatl-García, Irma Cañedo-Solares, Claudia Patricia Rico-Torres, Fernando Gómez-Chávez

“…In this paper, we present a comprehensive review of original research articles and analyses focused on the gene, mRNA, and protein composition of the FcRn, with the aim to compare the genetic, structural, and functional characteristics in different mammalian species, focusing on its role in immunity and homeostasis, as well as the ontogeny and phylogeny of the FcRn.…”
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Functional connectivity in burnout syndrome: a resting-state EEG study by Natalia Afek, Dmytro Harmatiuk, Magda Gawłowska, João Miguel Alves Ferreira, Krystyna Golonka, Sergii Tukaiev, Sergii Tukaiev, Anton Popov, Anton Popov, Tadeusz Marek

“…This study presents an analysis of brain functional connectivity in a resting state, thus providing a deeper understanding of the mechanisms accompanying burnout syndrome. …”
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Development of the electrospun membranes based on quaternized polysulfones with performance and functionality in hemodialysis by Anca Filimon, Diana Serbezeanu, Mihaela D. Onofrei, Irina M. Pelin, Oana Dumbrava, Dana M. Suflet, Lavinia Lupa

“…The development of electrospun dialysis membranes represents a significant progress in renal care, aiming to enhance the efficiency of hemodialysis by improving toxin clearance from biological fluids while minimizing patient inflammation and discomfort. In this study, we present novel electrospun bioactive membranes, developed by blending quaternized polysulfone (PSFQ) with cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and functionalized with antioxidants, guided towards improved separation of uremic toxins. …”
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An overview of the elemental and functional content of the health indicators system as an economic category by Vitaliia Koibichuk, Agnieszka Jakubowska, Serhii Drozd, Anastasiia Sydorenko

“…The study sample consists of 610 documents indexed in the Scopus database from 2010 to May 2021. The paper presents the classification of the health determinants by the item functioning content as follows: 1) medical and demographic orientation determinants; 2) morbidity determinants, their composition, a list of the number of appeals to medical institutions, reports of medical examinations; 3) disability determinants; 4) determinants of physical development such as somatometric (average height, weight, chest volume, geometric shape of organs and body tissues), somatotopic (geometry of the spine, legs, arms, skeletal development, etc.), and psychometric (arm strength, respiratory rate, blood pressure, etc.); 5) determinants of natural population movement (births, deaths, natural population growth, life expectancy). …”
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A Linguistic Features-Based Approach for the Functional Analysis of Disinformation in Spanish by Eduardo Puraivan, Fabian Riquelme, Rene Venegas

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Problematic Peer Functioning in Girls with ADHD: A Systematic Literature Review. by Francien M Kok, Yvonne Groen, Anselm B M Fuermaier, Oliver Tucha

“…Although many studies have investigated problematic peer functioning in children with ADHD, this research has predominantly focused on boys and studies investigating girls are scant. …”
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Clinical changes of cardiac function from high altitude returning to plain by Jianwen Ma, Xin Yin, Jing Yang, Jing Dai, Songtao Wang, Maolin Zhao, Weijie Fu, Wei Wu, Yi Wen, Xia Kang, Siyi He, Zhu Huang

“…Abstract The clinical feature of cardiac functions in the areas of high altitude and plain still remains unclear. …”
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Non-Anatomic Reconstruction in Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Functional Approach by Mihai Hurmuz, Cătălin-Adrian Miu, Daniel Ceachir, Romulus-Fabian Tatu, Mihai Andrei, Bogdan Andor, Alexandru Catalin Motofelea, Călin Tudor Hozan

“…<i>Background/Objectives</i>: Multiligament knee injuries, involving damage to multiple stabilizing structures, present a significant challenge in orthopedic surgery, often resulting in knee instability and compromised function. …”
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The Prognostic Value of Left Atrial Function in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Jorun Tangen, Thuy Mi Nguyen, Daniela Melichova, Lars Gunnar Klaeboe, Marianne Forsa, Kristoffer Andresen, Adrien Al Wazzan, Oyvind Lie, Kristina Haugaa, Helge Skulstad, Harald Brunvand, Thor Edvardsen

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Snake venom defensins: Defining the structural and functional characteristics of the toxin family by David Melendez-Martinez, Adriana Morales-Martinez, Iliana Vanessa Almanza-Campos, Francisco Sierra-Valdez, Miguel Borja, Alejandro Carbajal-Saucedo, Christopher L. Parkinson, Jorge Benavides

“…However, the structural and functional properties of other snake venom defensins are scarcely described. …”
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Cognitive function and its associations in older adults from Amazonas, Brazil by Maria Antonieta de Campos Tinôco, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Andreas Ihle, Matthias Kliegel, Jefferson Jurema, Floramara Teles Machado, Angeany Pinto Odim, Bárbara Régia Muniz, Euler Esteves Ribeiro, Bruna Raquel Gouveia, Duarte Luís Freitas

“… The objectives of this study were: (1) to investigate the age-related differences in cognitive function (CF), nutritional status (MNA), physical activity (AF), quality of life (QoL), depression, social satisfaction (SS) and socioeconomic status (SES), and (2) to explore the relationships between CF and the previous variables. …”
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Rectal Reconstruction after Total Mesorectumectomy: Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life by A. O. Rasulov, A. B. Baychorov, A. M. Merzlyakova, A. I. Ovchinnikova, A. V. Semyanikhina

“…The study aims to compare the functional outcomes and quality of life in patients having variant rectal reconstruction procedures after low anterior resection for cancer.Materials and methods. …”
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Mathematical Modeling of Fractals via Proximal F-Iterated Function Systems by Muhammad Zahid, Fahim Ud Din, Mudasir Younis, Haroon Ahmad, Mahpeyker Öztürk

“…We include a condition of isomorphism, which not only generates traditional fractals but also introduces the concept of generating two fractals simultaneously, using the framework of the best proximity point: one as the original and the other as its best proximity counterpart. We present a notion of the Proximal <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">F</mi><mo>−</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>Iterated Function System (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">F</mi><mo>−</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>PIFS), which is constructed using a finite set of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msup><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">F</mi></mrow><mo>*</mo></msup><mo>−</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>weak proximal contractions. …”
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High survivorship and excellent functional outcome in third‐generation patellofemoral arthroplasty by Mustafa Hariri, Hannah Schwab, Kevin‐Arno Koch, Paul Mick, Timo Nees, Johannes Weishorn, Tilman Walker, Tobias Reiner

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Aggression and Risk Behaviors in a Group of Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism by Mihaela Moise, Lucia Emanuela Andrei, Ilinca Mihailescu, Alexandra Mariana Buica, Florina Rad

“…Background/Objectives: Aggression in adolescents with autism, particularly those with high-functioning autism (HFA), presents a unique clinical profile. …”
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Consumers’ acceptance of eggs as a function of hen genotype and rearing system by M. Castrica, G. Scappaticci, C. Balzaretti, R. Piscitelli, F. Sirri, C. Alamprese

“…Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate consumers’ acceptance of eggs as a function of hen genotype and rearing system. In view of supporting biodiversity safeguard and animal welfare, two Italian dual-purpose breeds (i.e., Bionda Piemontese, BP; Robusta Maculata, RM) and their crossbreeds with the commercial hybrid Sassò (BPxS; RMxS) were considered, reared in two different systems (i.e., enriched cage, C; free-range, F). …”
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Radiation decreases bronchial epithelial progenitor function as assessed by organoid formation by Merian E. Kuipers, Dennis K. Ninaber, Krista C.J. van Doorn-Wink, Annelies M. Slats, Pieter S. Hiemstra

“…Since these effects are incompletely understood, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of ionizing radiation (IR) on cultured well-differentiated primary bronchial epithelial cells (PBEC) with a focus on cytotoxicity, barrier formation, inflammation and epithelial progenitor function. …”
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Attention Deficit Predicts Intellectual Functioning in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 by Magdalena Heimgärtner, Sofia Granström, Karin Haas-Lude, Robert A. Leark, Victor-Felix Mautner, Karen Lidzba

“…Methods. 111 children aged between 6 and 12 years (53 NF1 plus ADHD, 28 NF1-only, 30 ADHD-only) performed the German version of the intelligence test WISC-IV and a continuous performance test (T.O.V.A.) to assess attention functions. Parents completed questionnaires about everyday attention and executive functions (Conners 3®, BRIEF). …”
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The Effect of Quercetin on Ovary Functions in Rats with Cyclophosphamide Induced Ovary Damage by Ceren Yildiz Eren, Hulusi Goktug Gurer, Ozlem Ozgur Gursoy, Oktay Yilmaz, Ece Tunc, Serap Unubol Aypak, Gamze Sevri Ekren Asici

“…Background: Premature ovarian failure describes women under 40 who usually present with amenorrhea, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, and infertility. …”
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