Modification of the toronto rehabilitation institute—hand function test for integration into robot-assisted therapy: technical validation and usability by Aisha Raji, Stephanie DiNunzio, Andrew Whitmell, Cesar Marquez-Chin, Milos R. Popovic

“…This study aims to modify the 3D-printed TRI-HFT objects to ensure their compatibility with robotic manipulation, thereby enhancing the functional relevance of robot-assisted rehabilitation, and to evaluate the usability of the new robotic system to ensure its safety and technical performance. …”
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Effects of MOTOmed® movement therapy on the motor function and main symptoms of patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review by Karina Pitombeira Pereira-Pedro, Iris Machado de Oliveira, José María Cancela Carral, Irimia Mollinedo Cardalda

“… Introduction: Scientific findings show immediate improvements after forced assisted cycling at high pedaling speeds of up to 90 revolutions per minute in patients with Parkinson's Disease, thus this review aimed to estimate the efficacy of MOTOmed® movement therapy. to increase motor function and alleviate the main symptoms in these patients. …”
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The redox function of APE1 is involved in the differentiation process of stem cells toward a neuronal cell fate. by Rossana Domenis, Natascha Bergamin, Giuseppe Gianfranceschi, Carlo Vascotto, Milena Romanello, Silvia Rigo, Giovanna Vagnarelli, Massimo Faggiani, Piercamillo Parodi, Mark R Kelley, Carlo Alberto Beltrami, Daniela Cesselli, Gianluca Tell, Antonio Paolo Beltrami

“…To investigate the involvement of APE1 in the differentiation process, we employed E3330, a specific inhibitor of the APE1 redox function. The addition of E3330, either to the neurogenic embryonic carcinoma cell line NT2-D1or to hAT-MASC, increases the differentiation of stem cells towards a neural phenotype, biasing the differentiation towards specific subtypes, such as dopaminergic cells. …”
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Effect of Serum Lipid Profile and Renal Functions during Pregnancy and its associated diseases in Sulaimanyah / Kurdistan Region by Azad Mohammed Aziz Ahmed, Amjad Mahmood Qadir, Jamal Kareem Shakor, Musa M. Zorab

“…This study aims to investigate serum lipid profiles and their association with renal function in pregnancy and compare them with non-pregnant status. …”
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Gut Microbiota and Neurotransmitter Regulation: Functional Effects of Four Traditional Chinese Fermented Soybean (Sojae Semen Praeparatum) by Lin Zhang, Huo Su, Siqi Wang, Yujie Fu, Manyuan Wang

“…This study aims to evaluate the potential disease prevention and treatment functions of four types of traditional Chinese fermented Sojae Semen Praeparatum (SSP) by analyzing their nutritional active components and their effects on the gut microbiota. …”
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Role of AI and 3D quantitative computed tomography in obstructive airway diseases in correlation with pulmonary function tests by Amira Abdalla saad, Ahmed M. Osman, Hossam M. Abdelhamid, Mai Mohammad Sedik

“…Abstract Background Chronic obstructive airway diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, are distinguished by airflow limitation due to inflammatory changes. Aim of the study To evaluate the usefulness of artificial intelligence (AI) and three-dimensional (3D) quantitative computed tomography (CT) in the assessment of lung volume, the wall thickness of the airway, the volume of emphysematous changes, and the verification of the relation between the structural changes of the bronchial tree and the airflow limitation in patients with obstructive airway diseases in correlation with pulmonary function tests (PFT). …”
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Structured prenatal yoga on endothelial function in high-risk preeclampsia of pregnant women focusing on ET-1/NO ratio by Hamimatus Zainiyah, Bambang Purwanto, Ernawati Ernawati, Raden Argarini, Mukhoirotin Mukhoirotin

“…Prenatal yoga may improve endothelial function by enhancing blood flow and cardiovascular regulation Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a structured prenatal yoga program on the ET-1/NO ratio in pregnant women at high risk of developing preeclampsia. …”
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The skeletal muscle proteomic determinants of neuromuscular function in young and older women following 8 weeks of resistance training by Mary O'Leary, Elsa Greed, Jack Pritchard, Lauren Struszczak, Esra Bozbaş, Joanna Bowtell

“…We aimed to compare the effect of RT on the skeletal muscle proteome and neuromuscular function (NMF) in older and younger women. …”
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Investigation of Sexual Function and Its Relationship with Spiritual Health and Religious Attitude in Iranian Women: A Descriptive Study by Zahra Yazdanpanahi, Zahra Beygi, Seyedeh Zohre Sajadian, Zahra Saheb Karam, Mahboubeh Hajifoghaha

“…It can be affected by various dimensions of health, including spiritual health. In this study, we aimed to assess sexual function and its relationship with spiritual health and religious attitude in Iranian women.Methods: The present descriptive, analytical research was carried out on 514 women in reproductive age, who had referred to the health centers of Shiraz, Iran, from February to September 2015. …”
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PROMIS-9 UE physical function demonstrates moderate responsiveness for patients following upper limb prosthesis intervention by Todd J. Castleberry, Dwiesha L. England, Bretta L. Fylstra, Phillip M. Stevens, Amy E. Todd, Stephen A. Mandacina, Shane R. Wurdeman

“…The instrument’s responsiveness to changes after receiving a prosthesis has not been investigated. The current study aimed to evaluate the ability of the PROMIS-9 UE to detect changes in bimanual (two-handed) functional capacity after patients’ receipt of a prosthesis. …”
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TDCS Modulates Brain Functional Networks in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Resting-State EEG Study by Jiannan Kang, Wenqin Mao, Juanmei Wu, Xinling Geng, Xiaoli Li

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on brain functional networks in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). …”
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Structural and functional characteristics of left ventricular strain in healthy individuals with different physical activity level according to echocardiography by Yu. L. Begrambekova, O. A. Drobyazko, D. V. Skripkina, Ya. A. Orlova, M. N. Alekhin

“…Aim. To determine the structural and functional characteristics of the myocardium in young people with different levels of physical activity (PA).Material and methods. …”
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Clinical and Functional State of the Visual Analyzer after Surgery for the Epiretinal Membrane from the Standpoint of the Relevance of Postoperative Rehabilitation by A. V. Malyshev, A. S. Balayan, A. I. Pavlov, I. G. Ovechkin

“…A fairly good anatomical effect of vitreoretinal surgical intervention for ERM is accompanied (one month after the operation) by a significant decrease in the functional state of the visual analyzer. In order to restore vision more quickly, it seems advisable to conduct early postoperative rehabilitation (based on the complex use of physiotherapeutic effects and combined drug therapy) aimed at correcting functional disorders of the retina, which will lead to a decrease in the severity of characteristic complaints and an increase in the “Quality of life” of the patient.…”
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Correlation of Serum 1,5-AG with Uric Acid in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Different Renal Functions by Kai Zhang, Bizhen Xue, Yuexing Yuan, Yao Wang

“…Aim. Recent studies found that levels of serum uric acid (SUA) were positively associated with serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Walking or breathing: comparing the 6-minute walking distance test to the pulmonary function test for lung resection candidates by Ali Mehri, Fariba Zabihi, Taha Sharafian, Mona Kabiri, Reza Rezaei

“…Introduction: Given the limited use of the 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) test as a replacement for standard tests in thoracic surgery, insufficient research exists on the prognostic value of this test, and further studies are necessary. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between pulmonary function tests (PFT) and the 6MWD test in lung resection patients. …”
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Radiographic prediction model based on X-rays predicting anterior cruciate ligament function in patients with knee osteoarthritis by Guanghan Gao, Yaonan Zhang, Lei Shi, Lin Wang, Fei Wang, Qingyun Xue

“…Consequently, we aimed to identify additional radiographic features from X-ray images that could predict the ACL function in a larger cohort of patients with KOA. …”
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The relationship between ageism, loneliness, and anxiety in widowed older adults: cognitive function as a moderator in the mediated model by Haohui Shen, Guoliang Pan, Mengge Zhang, Xiuwen He, Mingyang Yao, Yilong Yang

“…Studies have shown a positive correlation between ageism and anxiety disorders in older bereaved individuals, but the underlying mechanism by which ageism affects anxiety in this population has not yet been clarified. This study aimed to examine whether loneliness mediates the relationship between age discrimination and anxiety disorders, and whether cognitive functioning moderates this mediation.MethodsA random sampling approach was used to select 406 older adults who have lost their spouse from Shenyang, China. …”
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Altered Regional Homogeneity and Functional Connectivity during Microlesion Period after Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease by Bei Luo, Yue Lu, Chang Qiu, Wenwen Dong, Chen Xue, Dongming Liu, Li Zhang, Weiguo Liu, Wenbin Zhang

“…We usually call this the microlesion effect (MLE), but the mechanism behind it is not clear. Purpose. This study aimed to assess the alterations in brain functions at the regional and whole-brain levels, using regional homogeneity (ReHo) and functional connectivity (FC), during the postoperative microlesion period after deep brain stimulation (DBS) in PD patients. …”
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Results of structural assessment of the clinical and hygienic condition of periodontal tissues in patients with anatomical and functional disorders of the mucogingival complex by S. M. Karimov, A. I. Khamidov, K. S. Sharipov, A. A. Ismoilov, F. Z. Imomova

“…AIM. Conduct the structuration of clinical and hygienic condition of nearteeth tissues beside patients with anatomist-functional disorders of mucous-gingival complex.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage on structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with by Ya. V. Alekseeva, E. V. Vyshlov, O. V. Mochula, V. Yu. Ussov, V. V. Ryabov

“…Aim. To analyze the effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage (IMH) on the structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium in patients with primary ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. …”
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