Kaempferia parviflora Extract (SIRTMAX®) reduces body fat in adults who are overweight: a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Hyun Kyung Sung, Jinhak Kim, Dongchan Oh, Sang Won Eun, Jin Tatsuzaki, Seon Mi Shin, Su Hyeon Jeong

“…Additionally, the intervention food was determined to be safe.ConclusionThis study suggests that health functional foods are effective in reducing body fat, thereby preventing various obesity-related diseases and metabolic syndromes.…”
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Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on pre-competitive cognitive performance and anxiety in collegiate athletes: a randomized controlled trial by Rohita Joshi, Nidhi Sharma, Vandana Esht, Aksh Chahal, Mohammed Mansour Alshehri, Abdur Raheem Khan, Rashid Ali Beg, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Masood Khan, Ahmad H. Alghadir

“…The pressure to perform best and the emotional turmoil of the situation may cause pre-competitive anxiety, hence affecting an athlete’s cognitive functions. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on pre-competitive anxiety and cognitive performance in collegiate athletes. …”
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Implementing exercise and self-management for women with breast cancer during treatment: results of the NEXT-BRCA randomized controlled trial by Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Derek W. Stouth, Joshua A. J. Keogh, Elizabeth Ball, Myanca Rodrigues, Julie Richardson, Louise Bordeleau, Sarah Neil-Sztramko, Oren Levine, Lehana Thabane, Catherine M. Sabiston, Som D. Mukherjee

“…Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility (recruitment, retention, and adherence rates) and effectiveness of institution-based exercise and self-management (SM) on physical activity (PA) level, exercise knowledge and intention, health status, functional capacity, patient engagement, and lower extremity strength for individuals with breast cancer receiving treatment. …”
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Neural decoding of Aristotle tactile illusion using deep learning-based fMRI classification by Eunji Lee, Eunji Lee, Ji-Hyun Kim, Jaeseok Park, Jaeseok Park, Sung-Phil Kim, Taehoon Shin, Taehoon Shin, Taehoon Shin

“…EEG analysis was employed to investigate the neural correlates of Aristotle illusion, yet was limited due to low spatial resolution of EEG. This study aimed to identify brain regions involved in the Aristotle illusion using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and deep learning-based analysis of fMRI data.MethodsWhile three types of tactile stimuli (Aristotle, Reverse, Asynchronous) were applied to thirty participants’ fingers, we collected fMRI data, and recorded the number of stimuli each participant perceived. …”
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The Influence of the ACTN3 R577X Genotype on Performance in Brazilian National-Level Decathlon Athletes: A Pilot Study by Jose Ricardo de Assis Nunes, Halil Ibrahim Ceylan, Paulo F. de Almeida-Neto, Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Gilmara Gomes de Assis

“…Among the athletes, the distribution of <i>ACTN3</i> genotypes was as follows: <i>R577R</i>—51.6%, <i>R577X</i>—48.4%, and <i>X577X</i>—0%, indicating a complete absence of homozygosity for the non-functional <i>X</i> allele in this cohort. No significant differences in sports performance (score) could be observed based on the genotype. …”
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Transparent reporting items for simulation studies evaluating statistical methods: Foundations for reproducibility and reliability by Coralie Williams, Yefeng Yang, Malgorzata Lagisz, Kyle Morrison, Lorenzo Ricolfi, David I. Warton, Shinichi Nakagawa

“…Abstract Simulation studies are essential tools to assess statistical methods. Functioning as controlled experiments, simulations generate data from known underlying processes. …”
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Escalating doses of intravenous APAC demonstrate antithrombotic effect in pigs by Zsuzsa Bagoly, Annukka Jouppila, Rita Orbán-Kálmándi, Linda Lóczi, Dóra Bomberák, Zsófia Anna Kádár, Ádám Deák, Ádám Mátrai, Ildikó Beke Debreceni, János Kappelmayer, Norbert Németh, Riitta Lassila

“…Methods We studied escalating APAC boluses (0.15–1.5 mg/kg; n = 11) and their reversal in anesthetized pigs for pharmacodynamics using functional coagulation testing. In some experiments, aspirin (500 mg) was co-administered with APAC, and protamine sulfate for reversal. …”
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Culturally adapted developmental outcome measure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: study protocol for the validation of the ASQ-STEPS by Patricia Eadie, Anita D’Aprano, Francesca Lami, Dan Cloney, Samantha Simpson, Cassie Boyle, Leah Lindrea-Morrison, Raelene Brunette, Emma Stubbs, Cuc Nguyen, Isabel Brookes

“…Classical and IRM fit statistics and differential item functioning will be employed to examine validity. Internal consistency will provide an index of reliability and measurement error will assess the uncertainty associated with measures of individual children. …”
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Methyl Paraben Affects Porcine Oocyte Maturation Through Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Huimei Huang, Chuman Huang, Yinghua Li, Xingwei Liang, Namhyung Kim, Yongnan Xu

“…Studies indicate that MP functions as an endocrine-disrupting compound with estrogenic properties, negatively affecting mitochondrial bioenergetics and antioxidant activity in testicular germ cells. …”
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Physicochemical Characteristics of Phospholipid Vesicles for Spirulina-Based Dietary Supplement Delivery by Massimo Milia, Ines Castangia, Francesco Corrias, Matteo Aroffu, Mattia Casula, Maria Letizia Manca, Maria Manconi, Hamza Bouakline, Alberto Angioni

“…The extraction processes, coupled with encapsulation, can enhance the bioavailability of nutritional and antioxidant compounds, protecting them from degradation, preserving their functional activity, and supporting controlled release. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…These findings support integrating the BBS into structured diabetic care programs to reduce fall risk and improve functional stability.…”
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Linguistic accuracy and authenticity of the content of the Russian version of the module of gastrointestinal symptoms of the PedsQL^™ questionnaire for pediatric patient... by Anna L. Arakelyan, Andrey N. Surkov, Aleksander A. Baranov, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Valeri V. Gorev, Elena B. Moskvina, Tamara A. Skvorcova, Artem V. Nikitin, Vladislav V. Chernikov

“…Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) is a person’s perception of the effect of a disease on physical, social and psychological functioning and wealth. Questionnaires that help assess the HRQL can give a concept of child’s state, identify arcane issues and they are of great importance for a full understanding of how the state of health affects the child. …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture on upper limb dysfunction after stroke: a randomized controlled trial protocol with surface electromyography evaluation by Liying Wang, Zining Guo, Jiewen Zhang, Run Lin, Xiaorong Tang, Cui Gao, Shaoyang Cui, Nenggui Xu

“…BackgroundUpper extremity functional reconstruction remains a major clinical challenge in post-stroke neurorehabilitation. …”
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Inherited Hypertrabeculation? Genetic and Clinical Insights in Blood Relatives of Genetically Affected Left Ventricular Excessive Trabeculation Patients by Balázs Mester, Zoltán Lipták, Kristóf Attila Farkas-Sütő, Kinga Grebur, Flóra Klára Gyulánczi, Alexandra Fábián, Bálint András Fekete, Tamás Attila György, Csaba Bödör, Attila Kovács, Béla Merkely, Andrea Szűcs

“…In addition to regular ECG parameters, Sokolow-Lyon Index (SLI) values were calculated. 2D ECHO images were analysed with TomTec Arena, evaluating LV volumetric, functional (EF) and strain parameters. Individuals were categorized into JENNI-pos and JENNI-neg morphological subgroups according to the Jenni LVET ECHO criteria. …”
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Recent advances in Fe‐N‐C single‐atom site coupled synergistic catalysts for boosting oxygen reduction reaction by Katam Srinivas, Zhuo Chen, Hesheng Yu, Dawei Liu, Jian Zhen Ou, Ming‐qiang Zhu, Yuanfu Chen

“…The review combines findings from experimental studies and density functional theory simulations, covering synthesis strategies for Fe‐N‐C coupled synergistic catalysts, characterization techniques, and the influence of associated particles on ORR activity. …”
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Design and development of fluorescence gas detector for X-ray absorption fine structure by CHEN Yu, WANG Jiandong, PU Shijie, GAO Qian, GAN Tao, HUANG Yuying, ZHANG Shuo, LI Jiong

“…Subsequently, a multilayer grid ionization chamber for fluorescence detection was designed, and the supporting electronics circuit with both high voltage and amplification gain functions was designed. Secondly, all components were manufactured and assembled into a complete detector, and the digital noise, response time, response intensity, and linearity of self-developed detector were tested at BL11B beamline of SSRF. …”
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TOM40 as a prognostic oncogene for oral squamous cell carcinoma prognosis by Lifei Deng, Hong Ran, Dunhui Yang, Zhen Wang, Peng Zhao, Hengjie Huang, Yongjin Wu, Peng Zhang

“…Abstract Background To investigate the role of the translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane 40 (TOM40) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) with the aim of identifying new biomarkers or potential therapeutic targets. …”
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Computed tomography-derived quantitative imaging biomarkers enable the prediction of disease manifestations and survival in patients with systemic sclerosis by Gabriela Riemekasten, Felix Nensa, Hanna Grasshoff, René Hosch, Malte Maria Sieren, Lennart Berkel, Jörg Barkhausen, Roman Kloeckner, Franz Wegner

“…These parameters were analysed with regard to various clinical, laboratory, functional parameters and survival. Phenotypes were identified performing K-means cluster analysis. …”
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Natural pigments: innovative extraction technologies and their potential application in health and food industries by Ayu Masyita, Gemala Hardinasinta, Ayun Dwi Astuti, Firdayani Firdayani, Dian Mayasari, Aki Hori, Ira Nur Ainun Nisha, Firzan Nainu, Takayuki Kuraishi

“…This review aims to provide a timely overview of the potential of natural pigments in the pharmaceutical, medical, and food industries. …”
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Characteristics of patients with chronic heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction: clinical and demographic aspect by M. T. Duishenalieva, A. G. Polupanov, F. T. Rysmatova, E. Zh. Myrzabekova, N. E. Esenbekova, N. Ch. Cholponbekova, E. Sh. Altymyshova, A. T. Arykova, N. B. Cheskidova, E. D. Djyshambaev

“…The determinants and outcomes of this phenotype are still being clarified.The aim. To study the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients with HFmrEF. …”
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