Effect of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave on vascular regeneration after spinal cord injury and the recovery of motor function by Wang L, Jiang Y, Jiang Z, Han L

“…VEGF can ease nervous tissue harm after spinal cord injury (SCI). This study aims to explore whether low-energy ESWT can promote expression of VEGF, protect nervous tissue after SCI, and improve motor function.Methods: Ninety adult female rats were divided into the following groups: Group A (simple laminectomy), Group B (laminectomy and low-energy ESWT), Group C (spinal cord injury), and Group D (spinal cord injury and low-energy ESWT). …”
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DLP 3D-Printed Mullite Ceramics for the Preparation of MOFs Functionalized Monoliths for CO₂ Capture by Arianna Bertero, Bartolomeo Coppola, Yurii Milovanov, Paola Palmero, Julien Schmitt, Jean-Marc Tulliani

“…The aim of this work is to compare the traditional uniaxial pressing with an innovative shaping technique, Digital Light Processing (DLP), in the preparation of porous mullite (3Al₂O₃·2SiO₂) supports to be functionalized with an active coating for CO₂ capture. …”
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Comparison of devices used to measure blood pressure, grip strength and lung function: A randomised cross-over study. by Carli Lessof, Rachel Cooper, Andrew Wong, Rebecca Bendayan, Rishi Caleyachetty, Hayley Cheshire, Theodore Cosco, Ahmed Elhakeem, Anna L Hansell, Aradhna Kaushal, Diana Kuh, David Martin, Cosetta Minelli, Stella Muthuri, Maria Popham, Seif O Shaheen, Patrick Sturgis, Rebecca Hardy

“…We aimed to compare measurements ascertained from different commonly used devices.…”
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Analysis of the glymphatic system function in high-grade glioma patients using diffusion tensor imaging along perivascular spaces by Bin Tian, Xili Jiang, Xin Luo, Wei Zhang

“…Conclusion In patients with HGG, there is impaired GS function in both hemispheres of the brain. Additionally, the impaired GS function in the tumor-side hemisphere is associated with tumor-associated edema. …”
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Effects of different negative pressure cupping interventions on inflammatory response and motor function recovery in delayed onset muscle soreness by Xu Song, Teng Ma, XianYou Cui

“…IntroductionThis study examined the impacts of different negative pressure cupping therapies (NPCT) on pain relief, functional recovery, and inflammatory regulation in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after high-intensity exercise, with the aim of clarifying the dose-effect relationship.MethodsIn this study, 55 healthy male participants aged 18–25 were selected and divided into 5 groups: the control group (CTR; n = 11) and NPCT groups at different levels (−25 kPa, −35 kPa, −45 kPa, and −55 kPa; n = 11 in each group). …”
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Effects of phrenic nerve magnetic stimulation on respiratory function in stroke patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Jun Ni, Zhiyong Wang, Xiaoli Xu, Qiong Han, Zhipeng Yan

“…Few studies have examined the effect of magnetic stimulation on the phrenic nerve, breathing and diaphragm in stroke patients. This study aims to assess the effect of magnetic phrenic nerve stimulation on respiratory muscle function and lung function in adults with stroke. …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…Abstract Background Racial and ethnic disparities in sleep quality and cognitive health are increasingly recognized, yet little is understood about their associations among Chinese older adults living in the United States. This study aims to examine the relationships between sleep health and cognitive functioning in this population, utilizing data from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE). …”
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Getting under the skin of the menopausal hot flush: a protocol to examine skin function and structure in symptomatic postmenopausal women by Kirsty A. Roberts, Kirsty A. Roberts, Abigail Doyle, Helen Jones, Helen Jones, David A. Low, David A. Low

“…Furthermore, oestrogen withdrawal could also alter the structure of the skin blood vessels and/or sweat glands which may also contribute to hot flushes. This trial aims to examine the function and structure of skin blood vessels and sweat glands in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.Methods and analysisThis is a single-centre multi-cohort observational study. …”
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The relationship between the triglyceride–glucose index and functional outcomes in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a retrospective cohort study by Yuyang Hou, Xinyi Guo, Hongkuan Yang, Hua Li, Rudong Chen, Xiaoli Min, Jiasheng Yu

“…The triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index, a marker of insulin resistance (IR), has been linked to adverse outcomes in cerebrovascular conditions; however, its influence on functional prognosis in aSAH remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between the TyG index and functional outcomes in aSAH patients. …”
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A Study on the Functional Outcome of Hybrid External Fixator in Type 5 and Type 6 Schatzker Tibial Plateau Fracture by Praveen K. Prasannan, Nandu M. S. Nair, E. Kaizar Ennis, Praveen R. Iyer

“…With this technique, soft-tissue complications particularly surgical infections are expected to be significantly reduced. The present study aimed to evaluate the functional outcome of hybrid external fixator in type 5 and type 6 Schatzker tibial plateau fracture. …”
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Effect of melatonin, zinc sulfate, nano-melatonin, and nano-zinc oxide on mitochondria function and developmental competence of buffalo oocytes by Omaima Mohamed Kandil, Heba Elsaeed Elsehy, Nabil Mohamed Baker, Mohamed Asran Elbehiry, Sayed Ahmed Hattab

“…Objective: The aim of the current work is studying the effect of antioxidants and nano-antioxidants on in vitro development and mitochondrial function of buffalo oocytes. …”
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Association between night eating frequency and thyroid function and sensitivity: a cross-sectional study from the NHANES database by Yanhao Zhang, Songbai Zhou, Shiguang Liu, Youlin Wang, Houyong Zhou, Jiao Wang, Ling Wang, Xiaosong Wang

“…Our study aimed to investigate the association between night eating frequency and its impact on thyroid function and sensitivity. …”
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Adipose-derived stem cells promote the recovery of intestinal barrier function by inhibiting the p38 MAPK signaling pathway by Mei Yang, Wangbin Xu, Chaofu Yue, Rong Li, Xian Huang, Yongjun Yan, Qinyong Yan, Shisheng Liu, Yuan Liu, Qiaolin Li

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Experimental Evidence on Acupuncture Targeting Ferroptosis for Neurological Function Improvement in Cerebral Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Wenyu Zhang, Xiaoxi Liu, Xuyang Feng, Donglei Lu, Ruiyu Li, Haizhen Guo, Kun Nie, Xuezhu Zhang

“…ABSTRACT Background Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicinal practice, has been studied for its ability to regulate ferroptosis and improve neurological function. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the evidence about the effects of acupuncture on ferroptosis and the improvement of neurological function in animal models of cerebral stroke. …”
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Effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on cardiometabolic risk factors and cognitive function in children: protocol for a cohort study by Yajun Chen, Yajie Lv, Li Cai, Zhaohuan Gui, Xia Zeng, Minyi Tan, Nianqing Wan, Lijuan Lai, Shaomin Lu, Weiqing Tan

“…The proposed study aims to explore the associations and mechanisms of PA and SB on cognitive function and cardiometabolic risk factors in children.Methods and analysis This is a school-based prospective cohort study. …”
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Protection of parathyroid function during thyroid surgery with a complete intermediate approach: a retrospective multicenter observational study by Jianming Yuan, Jianhua Gu, Min Ding, Xiaoli Jin, Dan Tan, Tingting Li, Wenjuan Xu, Shujing Wang, Yi Shen, Dongjie Shen, Dan Xu, Yaoxing Zeng, Guohui Xiao, Rongli Xie, Jian Fei

“…In this study, the primary aim was to compare the effects of two surgical approaches on postoperative parathyroid function. …”
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Evaluating Clinical and Sociodemographic Risk for Symptom Burden Associated Interference With Daily Functioning in the Primary Brain Tumor Patient Population by Bennett A. McIver, Tara S. Davis, Kimberly Reinhart, Elizabeth Vera, Alvina Acquaye‐Mallory, Anna Choi, Tricia Kunst, Morgan Johnson, Ewa Grajkowska, Hope Miller, Jennifer Reyes, Mark R. Gilbert, Terri S. Armstrong, Michelle L. Wright

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Symptom burden associated with interference in daily functioning is worse in those with progression or higher‐grade glial tumors. …”
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‘Assessing patients’ perception of the potential utility of visual function home monitoring app among patients with diabetes in Saudi Arabia’ by Hanan Khalid Mofty, Marwan A Abouammoh, Hala A Al-Muqbil, Khaled S AL-Zahrani, Talhah M AL-Ghasham, Abdullah A Assiri, Ahmad T AL-Mnaizel, Hayat S Mushcab, Kholoud A Bokhary, Ruth E Hogg

“…Aims To determine the acceptability and identify potential concerns and barriers of using a hypothetical smartphone application (app) for home monitoring (HM) of visual function among patients with diabetes. …”
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Effect of DAPAgliflozin on Myocardial Fibrosis and Ventricular Function in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction—DAPA-STEMI Trial by Luis Ortega-Paz, Claudio Laudani, Alessandro Sionis, Pablo Vidal-Cales, Victor Arevalos, Rut Andrea, Carlos Igor Morr, Oriol De Diego, Emilio Ortega, Francisco-Rafael Jimenez-Trinidad, Ana Paula Dantas, Dominick J. Angiolillo, Manel Sabaté, Jose T. Ortiz-Pérez, Salvatore Brugaletta

“…The study aims to assess the effects of dapagliflozin on myocardial fibrosis and ventricular function, evaluated using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI. …”
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PIK3R1 mutations in individuals with insulin resistance or growth retardation: Case series and in silico functional analysis by Tomofumi Takayoshi, Yushi Hirota, Aki Sugano, Kenji Sugawara, Takehito Takeuchi, Mika Ohta, Kai Yoshimura, Seiji Nishikage, Akane Yamamoto, Yu Mimura, Shinji Higuchi, Jun Mori, Rie Kawakita, Tohru Yorifuji, Yutaka Takaoka, Wataru Ogawa

“…ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction Phosphatidylinositol 3‐kinase (PI3K) plays a key role in insulin signaling, and mutations in PIK3R1, which encodes a regulatory subunit (p85α) of this enzyme, are responsible for SHORT syndrome, which is associated with insulin‐resistant diabetes. …”
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