Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the improvement of negative symptoms and functioning in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Yu Hong, Yiyun Chen, Yinglin Bai, Wenfei Tan

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aimed to investigate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on negative symptoms, mental function, social skills, and social functioning in schizophrenia.…”
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Assessment of family function impact on depression severity among infertile women attending a teaching hospital in South-South Nigeria by Alex A Adelosoye, Olumuyiwa J Fasipe, Elihu I Medunoye, Onyekachukwu C Adelosoye, Elisha O Sunday

“…Aim: Family function and husband support can impact depression severity in women with infertility disorder. …”
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Analysis of pulmonary function and comparison of time to early mobilization in patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a quasi-experimental study by Fernanda Cardoso Silva, Fabiana Della Via, Italo Gabriel Ferreira Germano, Andréia Maria da Silva Vilela Terra, Admar Concon Filho, Carolina Kosour

“…This study aimed to analyze the recovery of lung function and length of stay in patients undergoing bariatric surgery at different mobilization times. …”
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The effect of aerobic exercise on the function of the local renin-angiotensin system and gluconeogenesis pathway in the liver tissue of type 2 diabetic rats by Mohadeseh Shojaei, Fatemeh Kazeminasab, Mohammadjavad Pourvaghar

“…The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of aerobic exercise on the function of the local renin-angiotensin system and the gluconeogenesis pathway in the liver tissue of type 2 diabetic rats. …”
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Psychological, physical, and sleep comorbidities and functional impairment in irritable bowel syndrome: Results from a national survey of U.S. adults. by Madhusudan Grover, Bhanu Prakash Kolla, Rahul Pamarthy, Meghna P Mansukhani, Margaret Breen-Lyles, Jian-Ping He, Kathleen R Merikangas

“…<h4>Background/aims</h4>Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in referral practice commonly report mental disorders and functional impairment. …”
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Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Motor Function Following Cerebral Infarction: A Clinical Case Analysis by Greta Gimbutaitė, Paulina Stočkūnaitė, Laura Petrusevičienė

“…In this clinical case, marked improvements in the patient’s motor functions and independence were observed, supporting the efficacy of TMS as an adjunct  to standard rehabilitation techniques for enhancing functional recovery following a cerebral infarction. …”
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Comparative evaluation of oral premedication with clonidine and metoprolol on surgical field conditions and intraoperative hemodynamics during functional endoscopic sinus surgery by Udita Naithani, Priya Verma, Riyaz K. Ahamed, Santosh Choudhary, Vandana Gakkhar, Gayatri Deshpande

“…Background and Aims: Bloodless surgical field during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is an essential part, and research continues to find simple and effective regime for it. …”
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The effect of 8 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training on postural control, functional performance and quality of life in healthy elderly men by Raeid Rashid, Morteza Sadeghi, Mohammad Almasoodi

“…Background: Beyond biological changes, ageing is often associated with degenerative and progressive changes in functional and physiological performance. Different types of exercise and rehabilitation method were introduced for resolving or preventing aging complications.Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 8- week- dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) training on functional performance and quality of life in healthy elderly men.Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight old men were selected by convenience sampling manner and divided randomly in two groups of experimental (n=13, age: 65.8±4.3 years, height: 1.63±5.92 cm, weight: 69.1±7.4 kg) and control (n=15, age: 66.3±3.8 years, height: 1.64±4.89 cm, weight: 70.1± 6.3 kg). …”
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Application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for restoring sexual function after gender-affirming genital reconstruction: a hypothesis by Fateme Tahmasbi

“…Gender-affirming genital reconstruction surgeries (GAGRS) are essential procedures aimed at aligning transgender individuals’ physical characteristics with their gender identity. …”
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Exploring cognitive function and postoperative neurocognitive recovery after cardiac surgery in older adults (ECPON): a protocol for an observational study by Ulrica Nilsson, Markus Saarijärvi, Lina Bergman, Jeanette Eckerblad, Gabriela Markovic, Ernad Zecevic, Tor Damén, Anna Martinik

“…Patients may express cognitive difficulties as a feeling of ‘not being the same since the operation’. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence neurocognitive function and patient-reported cognitive symptoms among patients aged 65 and older following cardiac surgery, and explore the impact on the overall postoperative recovery. …”
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Comparison of anterior and posterior approaches for functional improvement in cervical myelopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 33,025 patients by Abdulsalam Aleid, MD, Saud Aldanyowi, MD, Hasan Alaidarous, MD, Zainab Aleid, MD, Abdulaziz Alharthi, MD, Abbas Al Mutair, MD

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the risks and benefits of anterior and posterior surgical techniques. …”
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Electrogenic amino acid transport in the intestine of sea bream (Sparus aurata): From functional characterization to physiological effects of Lysophospholipids in aquafeeds by Rocio Robles-Arozarena, Juan Antonio Martos-Sitcha, Laura Bermúdez, Waldo Nuez-Ortín, Juan Fuentes

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Plasma AGE and Oxidation Products, Renal Function, and Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women with Type 1 Diabetes: A Prospective Observational Study by Clare B. Kelly, Harsha Karanchi, Jeremy Y. Yu, Misti J. Leyva, Alicia J. Jenkins, Alison J. Nankervis, Kristian F. Hanssen, Satish K. Garg, James A. Scardo, Samar M. Hammad, Christopher E. Aston, Paul J. Beisswenger, Timothy J. Lyons

“…Aims. We aimed to determine whether plasma advanced glycation end products or oxidation products (AGE/oxidation-P) predict altered renal function and/or preeclampsia (PE) in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. …”
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Effect of Mind Sound Resonance Technique on Pulmonary Function and Smoking Behavior among Smokers – A Prospective Randomized Control Trial by K. S. Moodala Girishankara, Shivaprasad Shetty, Krithika A. Ramaswamy, Prashanth Shetty

“…Aim: Hence, we aimed to assess the efficacy of MSRT on pulmonary function and smoking behavior among smokers. …”
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Association between union time and clinical and functional outcomes following reconstruction with free vascularized fibular graft in patients with bone tumors by Mehmet Can Gezer, Mustafa Onur Karaca, Hüseyin Yusuf Yıldız

“…Background: Large segment bone defects resulting from resections done for bone tumors or chronic osteomyelitis may need various treatment options for reconstruction of which use of free vascularized bone grafting is the most commonly used technique due to its ability to maintain biological continuity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between union time and functional scores in patients who underwent reconstruction with free vascularized fibular grafts (FVFG) for large segment bony defects resulting from resection of bone tumors. …”
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The role of the NGAL biomarker in the assessment of early and prediction of late graft function in kidney transplantation from a living related donor by M. I. Kyrychenko

“…The aim. To study the role of NGAL in assessing the recovery of early graft function (GF) and in predicting GF in the first year after kidney transplantation (KT) from a living-related donor (LRD). …”
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Designing a sensory, motor, and cognitive intervention program and assessing its effectiveness on the neuropsychological profile of children with high-functioning autism by azam Bahadiori, Saeed Rezaei, Parviz Sharifi Daramadi, Mohammad Asgari

“…Meanwhile, a comprehensive program that covers sensory, motor, and cognitive aspects can improve their neuropsychological profile, which has not been designed so far. Aims: The present study aimed to design a sensory, motor, and cognitive intervention program and its effectiveness on the neuropsychological profile of children with high-functioning autism. …”
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Reliability of the digital functionally generated path technique for assessing occlusal interferences and adjusting CAD-CAM zirconia crowns: an in vivo study by Sherine Anwar Saad, Yousreya Atteya Shalaby, Amir Shoukry Azer

“…Aim This study aimed to assess the accuracy of digitally replicating mandibular movements to identify and correct occlusal interferences in monolithic CAD-CAM zirconia crowns. …”
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Efficacy of deep brain stimulation in locomotor function recovery post-spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Parisa Javadnia, Amir Reza Bahadori, Sara Ahmadi, Iman Amanizadeh, Mohammad Amin Fathollahi, Afshan Davari, Abbas Tafakhori, Alireza Soltani Khaboushan, Sajad Shafiee, Sara Ranji

“…Abstract Background Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating condition affecting the young demographic and represents a significant clinical challenge due to the complexities associated with rehabilitating locomotor function. Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on SCI. …”
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Subchronic effects of HgCl2 on cognitive function and central inflammation in type 2 diabetic rats: involvement of BDNF and acetylcholinesterase by Douae Benloughmari, Samir Bikri, Samir Bikri, Meriam El Aboubi, Fatima-Zahra Yassif, Youssef Aboussaleh

“…Moreover, HgCl2 administration in diabetic rats led to a more pronounced impairment in cognitive functions compared to untreated diabetic rats (P &lt; 0.05). …”
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