The effect of a session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on inflammatory factors and flow-mediated dilation in pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women by Arsalan Damirchi, Sanaz Shiravi

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Motor and Cognitive Modulation of a Single Session of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Post Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study by M. Colombo, S. Aggujaro, N. Lombardi, A. Pedrocchi, F. Molteni, Eleonora Guanziroli

“…<italic>Conclusion</italic>: A single session of tVNS seems to improve upper limb motor functions but not cognitive functions in post-stroke patients, despite a positive trend was detected.…”
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Resting-state connectivity and task-based cortical response in post-stroke executive dysfunction: A fNIRS study by Kayee Chong, Songmei Chen, Xixi Chen, Xiaolin Zhang, Deng Liu, Zhiqing Zhou, Xiaowen Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Chunlei Shan

“…Objective: This study attempted to investigate the frontoparietal cortical reorganization associated with executive function (EF) in post-stroke executive dysfunction (PSED) patients, focusing on resting-state, Stroop and 1-back task-based functional connectivity (FC) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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Assessment of Fall Risk in the Elderly and Appropriate Preventive Rehabilitation: A Prospective Pre–Post Study by N Archana, P. Thirunavukkarasu, A. Rajakumar, R. M. Kamakshi

“…This study establishes that a comprehensive preventive rehabilitation to the geriatric community with risk of fall can reduce the “fall risk” in the future and can also improve their functioning.…”
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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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Impact of Standardised Order Sets on Functional Outcome of Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients: A Research Protocol by Sarang Dilip Videkar, Tushar Patil

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Case report: Improving quality of life through hyaluronic acid-based fillers after orbital cancer treatment by Sara Egidi, Valentino Valentini, Amalia Schiavetti

“…Surgical intervention and local radiotherapy often lead to post-therapy complications, affecting both the aesthetic and functional quality of life in survivors. …”
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Comparison of 8 Weeks of Selected TRX Training and Weight Training on Improving Motor Function and Chronic Nonspecific Back Pain in Women Aged 35 to 55 by Fatemeh Rezaei

“…Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 8 weeks of selected TRX exercises and weight training on improving motor function and chronic nonspecific low back pain in women aged 35 to 55 years. …”
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Effectiveness of a brief multicomponent intervention to improve physical activity level and functional capacity in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Synchronize+) by Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Gemma González Serra, Gemma González Serra, Noèlia Carrasco-Querol, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Nerea Bueno Hernández, Pau Bestraten del Pino, Pau Bestraten del Pino, Marta Pastor Cazalla, Marta Pastor Cazalla, Rosa Caballol Angelats, Rosa Caballol Angelats, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Elisabet Castro Blanco, Macarena Pozo Ariza, José Fernández-Sáez, José Fernández-Sáez, M. Rosa Dalmau Llorca, M. Rosa Dalmau Llorca, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Carina Aguilar Martín, Carina Aguilar Martín

“…Data were collected at baseline and 3 months post-intervention.ResultsThe IG showed positive differences at 3-month follow-up, with highly appreciably PA levels, less sedentary time, and significantly improved sleep time. …”
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Effects of resistance exercise on patients with post-stroke dysphagia based on ACSM recommendations: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Yu Ye, Kairui Wu, Yingquan Liu, Hongjie Ji, Hongtao Li, Bo Jiang, Fangyuan Xu, Xuejun Li, Peijia Hu, Hongliang Cheng

“…BackgroundResistance exercise shows potential for improving swallowing function in post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), though optimal dose-response parameters remain unclear. …”
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Care needs profiles of Crohn’s disease patients and their associations with symptom clusters, post-traumatic growth, and family function: a latent profile analysis by Rongfei Duan, Wan Mei, Ming Lei, Danlei Chen, Ting Pan, Fang Kong, Yan Chen

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Study design and procedures in the incontinence post robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: anatomical and functional causes (IPA) – a prospective observational clinical trial by Katarina Koss Modig, Rebecka Arnsrud Godtman, Fredrik Langkilde, Marianne Månsson, Jonas Wallström, Johan Stranne

“… Objective: To describe the study design and procedures of the incontinence post robot- assisted radical prostatectomy, anatomical and functional causes (IPA) trial. …”
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Post-stroke butyrate treatment shows sex-dependent microglial responses but does not improve outcomes in a mouse model of endothelin-1 sensory motor stroke by Ashley de Witte, Juliana Montoya Sanchez, Emerson Daniele, Jingan Chen, Yibang Fan, Pranav Khatri, Daniela Lozano Casasbuenas, Angel Zhang, Kathryn G. Todd, Maryam Faiz, Matthew Churchward

“…Previous studies have demonstrated that SCCA supplementation can improve functional recovery, with one recent study suggesting this occurs via modulation of microglial responses. …”
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Incorporation of reduced glutathione to the extender improves frozen-thawed sperm function and fertility potential in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) by Sen Yang, Wenjie Xu, Yanglin Hua, Qingxin Ruan, Zining Meng

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GsMTx-4 combined with exercise improves skeletal muscle structure and motor function in rats with spinal cord injury. by Xin Zhang, Xinyu Liu, Qianxi Li, Chenyu Li, Xinyan Li, Jinghua Qian, Jianjun Li, Xuemei Li

“…In this study, we observed the combined and separate therapeutic effect of GsMTx-4 and exercise on the structure of the soleus muscle and motor function in rats with SCI. At 42 days post-injury, compared with SCI rats, the Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan score (P = 0.0007) and Gait Symmetry (P = 0.0002) were significantly improved after combination therapy. …”
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Improved symptomatic, functional, and fluoroscopic outcomes following serial “series of three” double-balloon dilation for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction by Derrick R. Randall, Lisa M. Evangelista, Maggie A. Kuhn, Peter C. Belafsky

“…Mean FOIS improved from 5.4 (SD ± 1.4) pre- to 6.3 (SD ± 0.9) post-treatment (p = 0.017). …”
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Exploring the Link Between Oxidative Stress Reduction and Liver Function Improvement in Jaundiced Rats with Lactococcus lactis D4 by Avit Su Suchitra

“…Objective: To explore the correlation between the reduction of oxidative stress and liver enzyme function in rats with obstructive jaundice, using malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as a biochemical marker, and its impact on serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) levels; Method: This experimental study used a post-test only randomized control group design in three groups of Rattus norvegicus strain Wistar rats with an obstructive jaundice model. …”
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Consumption of High-Polyphenol Dark Chocolate Improves Endothelial Function in Individuals with Stage 1 Hypertension and Excess Body Weight by Lívia de Paula Nogueira, Marcela Paranhos Knibel, Márcia Regina Simas Gonçalves Torres, José Firmino Nogueira Neto, Antonio Felipe Sanjuliani

“…Recent evidence suggests that high-polyphenol dark chocolate improves endothelial function and lowers blood pressure. …”
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Enhanced Nutritional and Functional Recovery in Femur Fracture Patients Post-Surgery: Preliminary Evidence of Muscle-Targeted Nutritional Support in Real-World Practice by Francisco José Soria Perdomo, Sara Fernández Villaseca, Cristina Zaragoza Brehcist, Elena García Gómez

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: To describe the effects of muscle-targeted oral nutritional supplementation (MT-ONS) on nutrition, functional capacity, and other health outcomes in patients after femur fracture surgery. …”
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Post-Processing of AM-EBM Ti6Al4V for Biomedical Applications: Evolution of Mechanical Properties as a Function of Surface Roughness by Andrea Valencia-Cadena, Ude Hangen, Joan Josep Roa Rovira

“…Post-processing, and particularly the dry electropolishing process, is essential for improving the surface quality of 3D-printed Ti6Al4V samples, with specific emphasis on reducing roughness over extended polishing times while preserving mechanical properties. …”
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