Effect of non-invasive brain stimulation on post-stroke cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis by Jing Zhao, Qian Meng, Shuo Qi, Hongfei Zhao, Ling Xia

“…BackgroundPrevious studies have suggested that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may be an effective and safe alternative treatment for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Similarly, the application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during stroke rehabilitation has been shown to improve cognitive function in PSCI patients. …”
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Improving postural stability through proprioceptive training in dogs by Christiane Lutonsky, Nadja Affenzeller, Nadja Affenzeller, Masoud Aghapour, Julia Wegscheider, Christian Peham, Alexander Tichy, Barbara Bockstahler

“…Five conventional COP parameters were measured under 4 different conditions (neutral, uphill, downhill, perturbed standing) pre- and post-intervention. The primary outcomes included statistically significant improvements in craniocaudal (CCD%), mediolateral (MLD%) displacement, and support surface (SS%). …”
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Wharton’s Jelly Bioscaffolds Improve Cardiac Repair with Bone Marrow Mononuclear Stem Cells in Rats by Luize Kremer Gamba, Laiza Kremer Gamba, Camila da Costa, Aline Luri Takejima, Rossana Baggio Simeoni, Isabella Cristina Mendes Rossa, Anna Clara Faidiga Silva, Julia Letícia de Bortolo, Marcos Antônio Denk, Seigo Nagashima, Carlos de Almeida Barbosa, Paulo Cesar Lock Silveira, Júlio César Francisco, Luiz César Guarita-Souza

“…BMMC + WJ therapy demonstrated potential for functional improvement and infarct size reduction 30 days post-infarction. …”
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Brain targeted lipid nanoparticles with Hv1 inhibitors alleviate neuroinflammation post-ischemic stroke by Zeyu Yang, Lei Jin, Longxiang Li, Yu Wu, Wenchao Liu, Xin Feng, Liyan Li, Fa Jin, Yiming Bi, Ran Li, Shenquan Guo, Yanan Wang, Boyang Wei, Yanchao Liu, Xifeng Li, Chuanzhi Duan

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Effect of Tele-Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Independence, Hand Grip Strength, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft by Kalpesh Satani, Neha Mukkamala, G P Kumar

“…Results: At 3 months post-discharge, patients in the tele cardiac rehabilitation group showed statistically significant improvement in functional status (p=0.041) and functional capacity (p=0.019). …”
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Proenkephalin A 119-159 in Kidney Transplantation: A Novel Biomarker for Superior Tracking of Graft Function Trajectories by Louise Benning, Marvin Reineke, Camila Eleuterio Rodrigues, Camila Eleuterio Rodrigues, Florian Kälble, Claudius Speer, Claudia Sommerer, Christoph F. Mahler, Felix C. F. Schmitt, Markus Mieth, Martin Zeier, Christoph Michalski, Arianeb Mehrabi, Oliver Hartmann, Markus Zorn, Sophie C. Anker, David Czock, Markus A. Weigand, Zoltan Endre, Christian Morath, Christian Nusshag

“…Proenkephalin A 119-159 (penKid) may improve graft function assessment, enhancing risk stratification for SGF, DGF, and associated outcomes. …”
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SpiroTiger and KS Brief Stimulator: Specific Devices for Breathing and Well-Being in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Maria Chiara Parisi, Donatella Di Corrado, Omar Mingrino, Caterina Crescimanno, Federica Longo, Francesco Pegreffi, Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla

“…Background. Post-COVID-19 patients may develop impaired lung function, with reduced lung capacities and volumes, respiratory muscle weakness, and physical inactivity. …”
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The effect of exercise intervention on inhibitory function in obese and overweight children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Aona Chen, Chenggen Guo, Shuhua Qu

“…The meta-analysis showed that post-intervention improvements in inhibitory function were significantly greater in the experimental group compared to the control group (SMD = -0.65, 95% CI = -1.01 to -0.29, p < 0.01), indicating a medium effect size. …”
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Efficacy of Kinesio Taping Combined with Vitalstim Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia by FU Shanshan, TANG Jian

“…Comparison of nutritional indicators showed that BMI, ALB, and Hb indexes increased in all three groups after treatment (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), with the increase in the combined group being more pronounced than the Vitalstim electrical stimulation group and the kinesio tape group (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), and no significant difference between the Vitalstim electrical stimulation group and the the kinesio tape group (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).ConclusionThe application of kinesio taping combined with Vitalstim electrical stimulation therapy in patients with post-stroke swallowing dysfunction can significantly improve therapeutic efficacy, reduce the incidence of aspiration, improve feeding safety, and improve swallowing function as well as nutritional status.…”
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The effect of motivational interviewing on patients with early post-stroke depression: a quasi-experimental study by Yingjie Fu, Yi Zhang, Qianying Deng, Yuenv Wang, Siyi Su, Zheng Wang, Luyi Xu, Beibei Lin, Yun Li, Jufang Li

“…Abstract Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) constitutes an important complication of stroke, affecting approximately one-third of stroke patients. …”
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Effects of RAAS blockade on acute kidney injury in head and neck cancer patients post-chemoradiotherapy by Yi-Ting Chen, Yao-Hung Kuo, Chih-Feng Lin, Chun-Wei Wang, Chiao-Ling Tsai

“…Conclusion RAAS blockade users developed AKI, which significantly predicted patient survival. Diligent post-CCRT renal function monitoring and hydration in RAAS blockade users are crucial to mitigate AKI risk and potentially improve survival in this patient group.…”
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Investigating the Effect of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) Surgery on Sexual Function in Male Patients over 50 Years by Reza Fatahian, Saeed Gharooee Ahangar, Mehran Bahrami Bukani, Masoud Sadeghi, Annette B. Brühl, Serge Brand

“…For pre–post comparison, we used paired <i>t</i>-tests. <i>Results</i>: Compared to the pre-surgery stage, six-month post-surgery improvements were erectile function (+21%; Cohen’s d: 1.40), orgasmic function (+35.1%; Cohen’s d: 1.49), sexual desire (+27.3%; Cohen’s d: 1.48), intercourse satisfaction (+14% Cohen’s d: 0.77), overall satisfaction (+34.6% Cohen’s d: 1.74), and overall sexual function (+25.3%; Cohen’s d: 1.48). …”
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Alloplastic Reconstruction in Post-ablation Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Surgery: A Case Report by Tikeshwari Kailas Gurav, Shreeya Pawar, Chetan Gupta, Nitin Bhola, Vikrant Jadhav

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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Early Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Hand Dysfunction: A Qualitative Study by Qin X, Zou Q, He Y, Liu L, Zhao C

“…Xiaohuan Qin,1,2,&amp;ast; Qinhan Zou,3,&amp;ast; Yanan He,4 Lang Liu,5 Chunyan Zhao2 1School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing Department, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200120, People’s Republic of China; 3Nursing Department, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200120, People’s Republic of China; 5Center of Gallbladder Disease, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200120, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Chunyan Zhao, Nursing Department, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200120, People’s Republic of China, Email z53513953@163.comBackground: Early rehabilitation can improve limb function and enhance quality of life for patients with hand dysfunction following a stroke. …”
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Mobile application-based monitoring in post-breast reconstruction surgery: current trends and future directions by Jae Hoon Jeong

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A prospective cohort study on cognitive and psychological outcomes in COVID-19 ICU survivors at 3 months of follow up by Merlin Thomas, Merlin Thomas, Mansoor Hameed, Mansoor Hameed, Mousa Hussein, Mousa Hussein, Saibu George, Saibu George, M. R. Rajalekshmi, Jaweria Akram, Rohit Sharma, Aisha Hussain O. Al Adab, Aisha Hussain O. Al Adab, Mushtaq Ahmad, Mushtaq Ahmad, Rajvir Singh, Tasleem Raza, Tasleem Raza, Tasleem Raza

“…ObjectiveThe Outcomes – Short and Long term in ICU patient with COVID-19 “OUTSTRIP COVID-19” study was initiated to assess overall mortality, physical and psychiatric co-morbidities, reduction in lung function, and the ability to return to work post-ICU discharge with a follow-up period of 2 years in COVID-19 patients admitted to ICUs in Qatar. …”
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An Unusual Cause of Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage: Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis or Vaping Associated Lung Injury by Geraud J. Freer, Nagaraj Pandharikar, Geshani Jayasuriya

“…He subsequently experienced rapid improvement in his respiratory and renal function. We believe DAH was due to PSGN, and that smoking cigarettes and vaping may have increased the risk of pulmonary haemorrhage in this context. …”
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In the pursuit of social justice during political transitions: the practices of CSOs in post-Arab Spring Tunisia by Fethi Mansouri, Rebecca Buys, Amanuel Elias

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Is anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve necessary for post-traumatic elbow stiffness? A retrospective study by Jiajun Xu, Zhanchuan Yu, Fanxiao Liu, Shun Lu, Lianxin Li

“…Results Open elbow release surgery significantly improved elbow joint function in patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness, regardless of the presence of ulnar nerve symptoms. …”
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Effect of Educational Program on Nurses' Knowledge, Practices and Patients' Outcomes Post Total Knee Arthroplasty by Amal S. Taha, Rawia A. Ibrahim

“…There were highly statistically significant differences between study and control group patients regarding the frequency of most of the general and local complication and lower extremity function scale after two weeks and one month post-surgery at p-value<0.00. …”
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