A long-term nutritional assessment of maxillary cancer patients undergoing prosthodontic rehabilitation after surgery: A longitudinal study by Elangbam Merina Devi, Chanchal Gupta, K.P. Kochhar, Dheeraj Kumar Koli, Aditi Nanda, Veena Jain

“…Conclusion: NS of maxillectomy patients worsen post surgically due to surgical morbidity and adverse effects of radiotherapy (RT) but improves with post-surgical healing, resolution of sequel of RT and improved oral function due to well-adapted obturator prosthesis.…”
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Efficacy of virtual reality-based rehabilitation following total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials by Afaf A. M. Shaheen, Maha F. Algabbani, Manar M. Alshahrani, Fatimah A. Z. Alshahrani, Hana I. Alsobayel, Mohammed Taher Ahmed Omar, Abdulrahman M. Alsubiheen

“…VRBR significantly reduced pain (SEM: − 0.36, 95% CI: − 0.73 to 0.00, P = .05), improved dynamic balance (SMD: − 0.75, 95% CI: − 1.32 to − 0.19, P = .009), and knee function (SMD: − 0.75; 95% CI: − 1.05 to 0.13, P < .0001) immediate post-intervention. …”
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Acceptability and impact of computerised cognitive training on mental health and cognitive skills in schizophrenia: a double-blind controlled trial by Elahe Fathi Azar, Hooshang Mirzaie, Samaneh Hosseinzadeh, Hojjat Allah Haghgoo

“…Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-intervention and 3 months post-follow-up.Results The CCT intervention significantly improved mental well-being, reduced stress and enhanced working memory (paired associate learning, spatial working memory and spatial span) compared with controls. …”
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Exploring the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic liver resection in the treatment of early-stage male patients with liver cancer and tumor diameter ≤5 cm by Shipeng Cui

“…Cluster of Differentiation 3+ (CD3+), CD4+, CD8+, and CD4+/CD8+ ratio were improved in the observation group one week post-surgery (p < 0.05). …”
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Effect of Full Mouth Oral Rehabilitation on Bite Force and Body Mass Index in Patients with Early Childhood Caries: A Study Protocol by Rutuja Pralhad Patil, Monika Khubchandani, Harikishan Kanani

“…Need of the Study: Bite force assessment in the context of full-mouth rehabilitation of ECC will help measure functionality, monitor stability, finding issues early, ensuring treatment effectiveness and recommend any necessary adjustments for the child’s best dental health, to improve post-treatment quality of life. …”
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Spinally targeted paired associative stimulation with high-frequency peripheral component induces spinal level plasticity in healthy subjects by Anna Nätkynmäki, Leena Lauronen, Piia Haakana, Erika Kirveskari, Janne Avela, Anastasia Shulga

“…Abstract A novel variant of paired-associative stimulation (PAS) consisting of high-frequency peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) and high-intensity transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) above the motor cortex, called high-PAS, can lead to improved motor function in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury. …”
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Can muscle synergies shed light on the mechanisms underlying motor gains in response to robot-assisted gait training in children with cerebral palsy? by Gloria P. Vergara-Diaz, Stefano Sapienza, Jean-François Daneault, Eric Fabara, Catherine Adans-Dester, Giacomo Severini, Vincent C. K. Cheung, Carmen Echevarría Ruiz de Vargas, Donna Nimec, Paolo Bonato

“…Methods Thirteen children with CP and Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS) levels I–IV were recruited in the study. …”
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Slow virologic control but strong immune and metabolic recovery with dolutegravir-anchored therapy in an HIV cohort in Ghana by Mark Appeaning, Edwin Magomere, Alberta Mawulawoe Abotsi, Nana Ama Yeboaa Amoako, Kirk Elorm Kouffie, Becky Ewurama Tetteh, Bridget Nana Darkoa Quist, Christèle Nguepou Tchopba, Gloria Akosua Ansa, Evelyn Yayra Bonney, Peter Kojo Quashie

“…ARTnaïve- participants had significantly decreased odds of immune recovery (aOR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0.140–0.85, p = 0.021), as did those with low CD4/CD8 ratio (aOR = 0.06, 95% CI: 0.02–0.20; p < 0.001). Kidney function and haemoglobin levels were significantly improved six-month post-ART among the ART-naïve group. …”
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T2 cytokine-driven alarmin and antiviral responses in asthma: insights into immune modulation and the role of IL-4Rα targeting by Jelena Pesic, Juan José Nieto-Fontarigo, Juan José Nieto-Fontarigo, Katerina Pardali, Stephen Delaney, Henric Olsson, Lena Uller

“…Importantly, this treatment maintained essential antiviral defenses, such as IFNβ, even post-rhinoviral infection. Our results suggest a novel mechanism by which IL-4Rα mAb controls exacerbations and improves lung function.…”
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The effect of empagliflozin on peripheral microvascular dysfunction in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Sanne G. J. Mourmans, Anouk Achten, Raquel Hermans, Marijne J. E. Scheepers, Elisa D’Alessandro, Geertje Swennen, Janneke Woudstra, Yolande Appelman, Harry van Goor, Casper Schalkwijk, Christian Knackstedt, Jerremy Weerts, Etto C. Eringa, Vanessa P. M. van Empel

“…Systemic microvascular dysfunction strongly relates to HFpEF aetiology, and we hypothesised that empagliflozin improves microvascular function in HFpEF. Objective To investigate the effect of the sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor empagliflozin on peripheral microvascular function in HFpEF. …”
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Joint mobilization strategies for chronic ankle instability: comparing active and passive approaches in a randomized controlled trial by Hyunjoong Kim, Eunsang Lee, Mingyun Ko

“…Conclusions: Both AJM and PJM demonstrated effectiveness in improving functional ankle stability, range of motion, and proprioceptive function in individuals with chronic ankle instability. …”
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Design and Application of Reliability Calculation Program Based on Secondary Development of ABAQUS by ZOU Hong, WU Jian, XU Zhichun, YANG Li

“…As a kind of finite element analysis software,ABAQUS is widely used in nonlinear simulation field,but there is no universal and mature reliability calculation module.Therefore,it is necessary to establish a general reliability calculation program for Monte Carlo simulation based on finite element model to meet the automation requirements of reliability calculation of various structures in ABAQUS.This paper firstly puts forward the design idea and main functions of reliability calculation program in ABAQUS,including random number generation,model batch building,automatic result extraction and so on;then,develops the pre-processing and post-processing modules of ABAQUS with Python language for modularizing the main functions of the program;finally,introduces the application method of this reliability calculation program in detail taking the reliability calculation process of the finite element model of a simply supported steel truss bridge as an example.This reliability calculation program can effectively improve the degree of automation in the process of structural reliability calculation,and reduce the calculation time,which has great reference value in engineering application.…”
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Late-Onset HSV-2 Encephalitis in a Kidney Transplant Recipient: A Rare Case Report by Danijela Zjačić Puljiz, Ivana Vrkić, Ivo Jeličić, Dijana Borić Škaro, Ivana Kristina Delić Jukić, Lučana Vicelić Čutura, Mirela Pavičić Ivelja

“…It also highlights the importance of considering HSV-2 encephalitis in the differential diagnosis even beyond the immediate post-transplant period. Early recognition and management, facilitated by the multidisciplinary approach, are critical for improving outcomes in this vulnerable patient population.…”
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Dayuan Yin alleviates symptoms of HCoV-229E-induced pneumonia and modulates the Ras/Raf1/MEK/ERK pathway by Rui Li, Wen Zhang, Bei Huang, Guotong Sun, Yifei Xie, Junke Song, Shumei Wang, Guanhua Du

“…This study employed an HCoV-229E virus-infected mouse model to investigate the therapeutic potential and underlying molecular mechanisms of DYY on virus-induced pneumonia. The respiratory function and organ indices post-treatment were assessed. …”
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Study protocol of a randomised controlled trial of the effects of near-infrared spectroscopy neurofeedback training coupled with virtual reality technology in children with ADHD by Que Zheng, Kathy Tsam-ling Kei, Ka Yu Chiu, Kathy Kar-man Shum

“…On completion of intervention sessions in the two training groups, all groups will undergo an assessment at time 2, with a follow-up assessment scheduled 2 months post-training for all participants. Primary outcomes will include measures of executive function, such as attentional control, response inhibition and working memory, along with changes in oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin levels monitored by functional NIRS. …”
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Evaluating Neurotherapeutic Potential of Naringenin by True Experiments: Insights into In-Vivo Psychiatry Care Models by Abdul Ghafoor, Sana Kashif, Syed Muhammad Shahkar Ali, Samreen Memon, Shaheer Suhail Memon, Asim Mehmood, Pirya Nangdev

“…The NGF measurements (pg/mL) were as follows: Group I – 11.5 ± 0.5, Group II – 4.0 ± 0.5, Group III – 9.2 ± 0.5, Group IV – 7.6 ± 0.5, and Group V – 9.7 ± 0.5. The therapeutic function of Naringenin to counteract neurotrophic deficits caused by inflammation finds support from these observed improvements. …”
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The effectiveness of the education provided through the educational-therapeutic model of codependency injury based on the perception of lived experiences on the self-efficacy of ad... by mahdi Dehghanharati, Kazem Barzegar Bafrooei, Marieh Dehghanmanshadi

“…Background: Adolescents need an optimal level of self-efficacy in order to function optimally in different dimensions of their lives. …”
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The influence of identity-oriented psychotrauma therapy on Hashimoto disease activity: a randomised controlled trial by Maria-Magdalena Macarenco, Cristian Opariuc-Dan, Teodora Georgescu

“…Outcomes included thyroid peroxidase (TPO-ab) and thyroglobulin (TG-ab) antibodies, along with depression, anxiety, stress, dissociation, alexithymia, and anger, assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and 3-month follow-up. A series of 2-way mixed-model ANOVAs and Bonferroni-corrected post-hoc tests were used. …”
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Different light color temperatures in the morning on the effectiveness of rehabilitation training in patients with ischemic stroke: a prospective, single-center, randomized control... by Nan Wang, Yan Xue, Tongyue Wang, Fengxi Qiu, Cheng Li, Zhiyuan Wang, Jianke Jiang, Yi Lu, Yingqi Shao, Zhongfei Bai, Danmei Lan, Qilong Hu, Hengjing Wu

“…Abstract Background Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in China, where its incidence is rising. Post-stroke rehabilitation is crucial for restoring neurological function and improving quality of life. …”
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Endoscopic Balloon Dilation for Primary Obstructive Megaureter in Children: Early Outcomes and Complications—A Case Series by George Vlad Isac, Nicolae Sebastian Ionescu

“…Success was defined as improvements in symptoms, a decrease in hydronephrosis, and the preservation of renal function. …”
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