Automatic speech analysis combined with machine learning reliably predicts the motor state in people with Parkinson’s disease by Tabea Thies, Elisa Mallick, Johannes Tröger, Ebru Baykara, Doris Mücke, Michael T. Barbe

“…Abstract It is still under debate whether levodopa treatment improves speech functions in Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Ultrasound combined with microbubble enhanced renoprotective effects of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor MCC950 in CKD model by Wen Wen, Bin Tu, Xiaomei Ren, Yangli Liu, Rufang Jiang, Xiaofeng Wu, Jian Liu

“…Ultrasound (mechanical index 0.99) was applied over the kidneys for 10 min every 2 days for six sessions post-injection. Renal function was assessed from urine and blood samples. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Ginger Ethanolic Extract, Ginger-Loaded Chitosan ‎Nanoparticles, and Chitosan Nanoparticles in Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Dogss in Induced Type 2... by Rasema M Hameed, Alaa K Mahmood

“…Serum glycemic status (fasting serum glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance) was ‎recorded at baseline and on days 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, and 45 post-treatments. ‎Additionally, on day 45, serum lipid profiles, liver function indicators (alanine aminotransferase [ALT], gamma-glutamyl transferase [GGT], and bilirubin), and ‎markers of antioxidant status (glutathione [GSH] and malondialdehyde [MDA]) were assessed.‎ …”
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The potential biomarker value of soluble CD36 in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease: evidence from GLP-1 and insulin interventions by Wenxuan Li, Yangang Wang

“…Clinical parameters including sCD36, urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR), lipid profile, glycemic markers, and islet function indices were assessed at baseline and post-treatment. …”
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Long noncoding RNA network for lncRNA-mRNA interactions throughout swine estrous cycle reveals developmental and hormonal regulations in reproductive tissues by Yoon-Been Park, Chiwoong Lim, Byeonghwi Lim, Jun-Mo Kim

“…Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate target genes at transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and post-translational regulation levels in various species. …”
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Early integration of palliative care in cervical cancer: Experiences from a pilot study by Treshita Dey, Anindya Mukerjee, Bhavana Rai, Minni Arora, Divyesh Kumar, GY Srinivasa, Sushmita Ghoshal

“…Comparing QoL scores between the two time points in each arm, the mean pre-treatment scores in EIPC arm was significantly higher than post-treatment scores in the domains of physical and emotional well-being, whereas social and functional well-being scores improved significantly after treatment as compared with that as baseline. …”
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Bipolar transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate: Whether it is ready to supersede TURP? by Peng Xu, Abai Xu, Binshen Chen, Shaobo Zheng, Yawen Xu, Hulin Li, Haiyan Shen, Chunxiao Liu

“…No recurrence was found during 2 years of follow-ups. An improvement in International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) scores was witnessed in 17 patients preoperatively with normal sexual function during the first 6 months after surgery, and sustained throughout the 24-month period. …”
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Octreotide combined with pantoprazole in the treatment of elderly patients with peptic ulcer complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Ming Yang, Shu-Qin Zhang, Jing Huang

“…It is linked to reduced hemostasis time, optimized gastric pH, and improved coagulation function. These findings suggest its potential as a promising approach for managing UGIB in this population.…”
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Selection Based on Colony Fitness for Differential Evolution by Zi Ming, Yang Li, Shijie Peng, Xuechao Wu, Jinyi Guo

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Reverse cardiac remodeling after coronary bypass surgery among coronary heart disease patients with Q-wave myocardial infarction in anamnesis by I. V. Timofeeva, S. G. Sukhanov, A. V. Tuev, I. N. Ryamzina

“…In long-term follow-up, volume parameters returned to baseline, but in patients with Q-MI, significant EF improvement persisted. Conclusion. Positive influence of CBS on myocardial contractility in patients with Q-MI in anamnesis persisted in long-term post-surgery period.…”
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Radiation-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Hypertensive Salt-Sensitive Rats: A Feasibility Study by Dayeong An, Alison Kriegel, Suresh Kumar, Heather Himburg, Brian Fish, Slade Klawikowski, Daniel Rowe, Marek Lenarczyk, John Baker, El-Sayed Ibrahim

“…The RT group received 24 Gy of whole-heart irradiation. Cardiac function was evaluated using MRI and blood pressure measurements at baseline, 8 weeks and 12 weeks post-RT. …”
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The impact of clopidogrel combined with aspirin or aspirin alone on prognosis and adverse events in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting in the first month after sur... by Haiming Li, Hui Hu, Jingxing Li, Chengxiong Gu, Bo Li

“…Graft patency, platelet function, and postoperative adverse events were evaluated, with statistical significance set at a P-value < 0.05. …”
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Hyaluronan-Binding Protein Promotes Fibroblast Transformation and Heart Failure by Modulating the STAT5A–MMP13 Pathway by Hui Yan, Bing Huang, Bofang Zhang, Yunyao Li, Qiping Zhou, Ayipali Abudoureyimu, Guiqiu Cao, Hong Jiang

“…Fibroblast-specific knockdown of HYBID attenuated MI-induced fibroblast activation, improved cardiac function, and mitigated adverse cardiac remodeling. …”
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Erythropoietin decreases apoptosis and promotes Schwann cell repair and phagocytosis following nerve crush injury in mice by Prem Kumar Govindappa, Govindaraj Ellur, John P. Hegarty, Akash Gupta, Rahul V. G, John C. Elfar

“…This improvement corresponded with an enhanced sciatic functional index (SFI). …”
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Effects of Toe Tube Training on Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strength and Reactive Strength Index in Runners: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Yuki Nakai, Yasufumi Takeshita

“…Changes in the IFMs pre- and post-exercise were confirmed using ultrasound echo. …”
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Ponatinib and other clinically approved inhibitors of Src and Rho-A kinases abrogate dengue virus serotype 2- induced endothelial permeability by Srishti Rajkumar Mishra, Ayan Modak, Mansi Awasthi, Archana Sobha, Easwaran Sreekumar

“…In in-vivo studies using DENV2-infected AG129 IFN receptor-α/β/γ deficient mice, ponatinib, when administered 24 h post-infection onwards, demonstrated significant benefits in improving body weight, clinical outcomes, and survival rates. …”
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Alpha absolute power: motor learning of practical pistol shooting Potência absoluta de alfa: aprendizagem motora do tiro prático de pistola by Clayton Amaral Domingues, Sergio Machado, Emerson Garcia Cavaleiro, Vernon Furtado, Mauricio Cagy, Pedro Ribeiro, Roberto Piedade

“…A One-way ANOVA with repeated measures and a post hoc analysis were employed to observe modifications on behavioral and electrophysiological measures (p<0.05). …”
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The effectiveness of ERCP in managing preoperative complications of choledochal cysts in children and its role in facilitating early surgical intervention by Tian Zhang, Wenjie Wu, Yijun Shu, Hao Weng, Mingzhe Weng, Ying Zhou, Xuefeng Wang

“…Sixty-five patients successfully completed their treatments, with 64 experiencing alleviation of symptoms. Significant improvements were observed in serum amylase levels and liver function tests following ERCP. …”
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Feasibility and usability of remote transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for self-regulation in children with autism: protocol for a randomized controlled pilot study by Norna Abbo, Trina Mitchell, Seyed Hassan Tonekaboni, Evdokia Anagnostou, Brendan F. Andrade, Kevin Thorpe, Deryk S. Beal

“…Impaired response inhibition and self-regulation in ASD have been shown to be related to abnormal functional network connectivity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortices (DLPFC). …”
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Visual outcomes with a non-diffractive enhanced depth-of-focus IOL in patients with age-related macular degeneration by Juan Carlos Elvira, Patricia Devesa, Belén Elvira-Giner, Pedro Tañá-Sanz, Paz Orts-Vila, Pedro Tañá-Rivero

“…Follow-up visits were carried out at 1, 3 and 6 months post-surgery.ResultsAt 6 months post-surgery all eyes were within ± 0.50 D with a mean MRSE of −0.19 ± 0.20 D, 95.45% had a refractive cylinder of ≤ 0.50 D with a mean cylinder of −0.24 ± 0.27 D. …”
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