Change in endothelial function state under the influence of antihypertensive therapy in patients with arterial hypertension and high cardiovascular risk by Turlyun T.S.

“…The article analyzes the indicators characterizing endothelial function in patients of distinguished groups at the initial stage of the study (visit 1) and during the treatment (visit 2). …”
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Exploring the potential of in-situ foam 3D printing: Effects of printing parameters and the development of functionally graded foams by Viktória Kunsági, Péter Széplaki, Márton Tomin

“…Finally, we fabricated functionally graded four-layer structures by adjusting the printing temperature for each layer to control porosity distribution. …”
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Uncoordinated transcription and compromised muscle function in the lmna-null mouse model of Emery- Emery-Dreyfuss muscular dystrophy. by Viola F Gnocchi, Juergen Scharner, Zhe Huang, Ken Brady, Jaclyn S Lee, Robert B White, Jennifer E Morgan, Yin-Biao Sun, Juliet A Ellis, Peter S Zammit

“…These observations illustrate the importance of lamin A/C for correct myonuclear function, which likely acts synergistically with myotendinous junction disorganisation in the development of A-EDMD, and the consequential reduction in force generation and muscle wasting.…”
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Chest wall strapping in a porcine model: Dynamic dysanapsis dilates airways for optimized function of the “oversized” lung by Eric Abston, Michael Eberlein

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Rapidity of hematoma resolution after fibrinolytic therapy for intracerebral hemorrhage has a favorable effect on functional outcome by Vesna Malinova, Regina Schwiddessen, Christian von der Brelie, Dorothee Mielke, Veit Rohde

“…Hematoma volume was measured initially and 24/48/72 hours after treatment and the relative volume reduction was calculated. The functional outcome at discharge was assessed using the modified Rankin scale (mRS) regarding a mRS of 4 or lower as favorable outcome. …”
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Effectiveness of a training program for caregivers of institutionalized older people on sedentary behavior, physical activity, and functionality of residents by Isabela Vinharski Scheidt, Paulo Cesar Barauce Bento

“…Results: 49 older adults participated in the study, 25 of which comprised the intervention group (IG) and 24 the control group (CG). There was a group and time interaction effect, and the IG showed a reduction in SB (p=.017), increased light PA (p=.006), and total PA (p=.018). …”
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Immediate impact of augmented reality visual training on choroidal thickness and accommodative function: A small sample study by Guo-rui Hu, Zhi-xing Xu, Chang-feng Pan, Zheng-yang Tao, Hang Chu, Zong-yue Lv, Ze-feng Kang, Hong-wei Deng

“…The potential of AR technology, when combined with vision function restoration models for myopia prevention and control requires further empirical validation. …”
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An Objective Functional Characterisation of Head Movement Impairment in Individuals with Neck Muscle Weakness Due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. by Silvia Pancani, Wendy Tindale, Pamela J Shaw, Christopher J McDermott, Claudia Mazzà

“…<h4>Findings</h4>Results confirmed a general limitation in the ability of the ALS patients to perform and control head movements. High inter-patient variability was observed due to a wide range of observed functional impairment levels. …”
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Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Inhibition: The Big Step Forward in Lipid Control by Rishi Rikhi, Michael D Shapiro

“…Genetic studies have shown that gain-of-function mutations in PCSK9 lead to elevated LDL cholesterol and increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, while loss-of-function mutations in PCSK9 result in lifelong low levels of circulating LDL cholesterol and dramatic reduction in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. …”
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The effect of Snoezelen intervention on problem behaviors in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial by Mina Kim, Sook-Hee Yi, Jee-Sun Lee, Ji-Young Lee, Yun-Tae Hwang, Jeong-Soo Kim

“…Problem behaviors were assessed using the CBCL 1.5–5 and K-PSI, and motor function was assessed using the GMFCS. Results: The experimental group showed a significant reduction in emotionally reactive behavior (p = 0.044). …”
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Wrist Function Test and Its Use to Assess Treatment Efficacy in Ischemic Stroke Survivors—A Pilot Study by Dmitry Skvortsov, Danila Lobunko, Anna Lobunko, Nina Belonovskaya, Galina Ivanova

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) may help in motor function recovery. …”
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The Use of Methylphenidate to Improve Executive Functioning in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Anna Pitt-Francis, Andrew R. Stevens, Zubair Ahmed, Valentina Di Pietro

“…<b>Methods:</b> Six databases were systematically searched, and eleven relevant reports were included, of which five were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and six were prospective cohort designs with no control arm. …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for enhancing motor function after spinal cord injury: a narrative review by Francisco Benavides, Mary Grace Shine, Filip Stefanovic, Robert Chen, Hang Jin Jo

“…Despite considerable heterogeneity in stimulation parameters, most studies reported beneficial effects of rTMS, including reduction in spasticity and improvements in voluntary motor function of both upper and lower limbs. …”
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Tissue myocardial Doppler echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular function among patients with pulmonary hypertension of various aetiology by Yu. A. Andreeva, M. A. Saidova, T. V. Martynyuk, V. P. Masenko, I. E. Chazova

“…To study right ventricular (RV) structure and function, assessed by standard echocardiography (EchoCG), tissue myocardial Doppler (TMD) EchoCG, and natriuretic peptide (NUP) levels, in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) of various aetiology. …”
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Energy-Efficient and Fault-Tolerant Control of a Six-Axis Robot Based on AI Models by Patryk Nowak, Zoran Pandilov

“…This paper describes the task of controlling a robot to enable energy savings in the case of one- or two-axis failure. …”
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Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Simulation of the Tuberculosis Epidemic as a Function of Population Coverage with Screening by A. A. Starshinova, I. F. Dovgalyuk, N. N. Osipov, D. A. Kudlay

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Study on the Rule-based Control Strategy for PHEV According to Two-state Dynamic Programming Algorithm by Wei Hanbing, Zhu Ning

“…Based on the optimized results,a rule-based control strategy which is applicable for real-time control is deduced. …”
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Myofiber structure, sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ handling, and contractile function after muscle‐damaging exercise in humans by V. Handegard, P. K. Lunde, M. Frisk, O. Seynnes, N. Ørtenblad, W. E. Louch, G. Paulsen, T. Raastad

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Abnormal intrinsic brain functional network dynamics in patients with retinal detachment based on graph theory and machine learning by Yuanyuan Wang, Yu Ji, Jie Liu, Lianjiang Lv, Zihe Xu, Meimei Yan, Jialu Chen, Zhijun Luo, Xianjun Zeng

“…Results: All participants exhibited four distinct states of dynamic functional connectivity. Compared to the healthy control (HC) group, patients with RD experienced a significant reduction in the number of transitions among these four states. …”
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IL-1R8 silencing improves the anti-tumor function of freshly isolated human NK cells by Enrico Maggi, Alberto Mantovani, Lorenzo Moretta, Francesca Romana Mariotti, Andrea Pelosi, Irene Veneziani, Claudia Alicata, Nadine Landolina, Biancamaria Ricci, Tiziano Ingegnere, Bruno Giuseppe Azzarone, Cecilia Garlanda

“…Furthermore, upon IL-15 activation, the majority of genes involved in NK cell function were upregulated in IL-1R8-siRNA—compared with control—siRNA-transfected NK cells. …”
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