Assessment of Depression Levels and Sexual Function in Women After Hysterectomy Surgery by Shabnam Tofighi, Seyedeh Arezoo Hosseini, Parinaz Hamed Nasimi, Mahsa Kiani

“…Addressing these sexual function issues through education, follow-up, and treatment can improve patients’ sexual well-being after surgery.…”
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Research progress in the use of botulinum toxin type a for post-stroke spasticity rehabilitation: a narrative review by Qianwen Xu, Hongbo Xiao, Zongjun Zhu, Yuanyuan Guan, Ya Wang

“…Therefore, clinical research has focused on the treatment of spasticity and the recovery of motor function after stroke.Aim The aim of this paper is to explore the use of botulinum toxin type A in the rehabilitation of spasticity after stroke and to provide a theoretical basis for optimizing rehabilitation strategies, highlighting its potential value in reducing spasticity and improving motor function.Method This article reviews the latest research progress on the application of BTX-A in spasticity after stroke, discusses the potential and challenges of BTX-A in reducing spasticity and improving motor function in patients with stroke.Result Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) is a local muscle paralytic agent that has received extensive attention in recent years for its application in reducing muscle spasticity and promoting post-stroke rehabilitation.Conclusion This article confirms that botulinum toxin type A has a significant clinical effect in treating muscle spasticity after stroke and also helps improve motor function restoration in patients. …”
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Metabolomic and proteomic analyses of renal function after liver transplantation by Xiaoling Wang, Nadja Grobe, Barbara Franchin, Josh Levitsky, Paolo Cravedi, Peter Kotanko, Peter Kotanko

“…Early identification of patients at risk for impaired kidney function (Impaired-KF) post-LT is critical to improving outcomes. …”
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Effects of two 24-week multimodal exercise programs on reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance in community-dwelling older adults at risk of falling: a randomized contro... by Hugo Rosado, Jorge Bravo, Armando Raimundo, Joana Carvalho, José Marmeleira, Catarina Pereira

“…Declines in cognitive and physical functions, as measured by parameters including reaction time, mobility, and dual-task performance, have been reported to be important risk factors for falls. …”
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Post-TACE ALBI-Score Trajectory in Intermediate and Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Prognostic Implications and Influencing Factors Analysis by Li J, Feng T, Cui C, Wang H, Su T, Jin L, Zhao X, Xiao W

“…The CatBoost model effectively distinguished distinct trajectory groups, with SHAP analysis highlighting ALBI-grade, Child-Pugh class, and tumor number as key predictors.Conclusion: Post-TACE ALBI-score trajectories are closely linked to clinical outcomes, with improved liver function associated with better prognosis. …”
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Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia in Outpatients after COVID-19 Infection by M. S. Turchina, Yu. M. Morozov, T. I. Obolenskaya

“…Kolofort® relieves symptoms and improves the quality of life when added to the treatment regimen against functional dyspepsia in post-COVID-19 patients.…”
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Effects of high-intensity multimodal functional training on motor and cognitive functions in people with multiple sclerosis: A study protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial by Rebecca Cardini, Rita Bertoni, Ilaria Carpinella, Chiara Pegorini, Andrea Tacchino, Erica Grange, Valentina Guidotti, Giampaolo Brichetto, Claudio Solaro, Tommaso Budassi, Tatiana Lanfranco, Marco Rovaris, Davide Cattaneo, Elisa Gervasoni

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of high-intensity multimodal functional training on improvements in balance, walking, and cognitive function and fatigue reduction in PwMS. …”
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Improving locomotor performance with motor imagery and tDCS in young adults by Hope E Gamwell-Muscarello, Alan R. Needle, Marco Meucci, Jared W. Skinner

“…This study contributes to the growing body of evidence on the potential of non-motor interventions to induce neuroplastic changes that improve motor function. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT06414213 16/05/2024.…”
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Efficacy of electrical stimulation for post-stroke motor dysfunction: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Yihao Zhou, Hongyan Zhang, Hong Huo, Siyu Yang, Ying Zhang, Shaojie Cai, Xu Dong, Dongyan Wang

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This study will provide evidence that electrical stimulation therapy can effectively improve motor function in stroke patients and will also provide some valuable references for clinical decision-making and treatment guidelines.…”
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The Effect of Memory Games Therapy on the Cognitive Function of Older Adults by Hyan Oktodia Basuki, Siti Herlinda Oktafia, Suhartono, Dyah Pitaloka, Mei Widyawati, Lukman Hakim, Hanim Nur Faizah, Mokhamad Nurhadi, Ahmad Fauziansyah

“…Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of memory game therapy in improving the cognitive function of older adults. Therefore, it is recommended that nurses incorporate memory game therapy as an intervention in Older Adults' Integrated Service Post activities. …”
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Digital Technology Enablers of Tele-Neurorehabilitation in Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era – A Scoping Review by Mohy Uddin, Krishnan Ganapathy, Shabbir Syed-Abdul

“…  Neurorehabilitation (NR), a major component of neurosciences, is the process of restoring a patient’s damaged/disorganized neurological function, through training, therapy, and education, while focusing on patient’s independence and well-being. …”
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IMPACT OF PYRUVATE CONCENTRATION IN BLOOD ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF POST-PERFUSION CARDIAC FAILURE IN MYOCARDIAL REVASCULIZATION SURGERY WITH CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS by N. S. Molchan, A. A. Zhloba, Yu. S. Polushin, M. Yu. Shiganov, A. E. Kobak, A. A. Khryapa, I. V. Tretyakova

“…Increased endogenous production of pyruvate in myocardium during anoxia does not improve post-perfusion restoration of the heart function.…”
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Shortness of breath on a mustard patient: multidisciplinary approach improves outcomes by Isabella Casallas-Gutierrez, Tomas Chalela, Nestor Sandoval, Laura Acosta-Izquierdo, Julian Forero, Stephany Luna-Pisciotti, Carlos-Eduardo Guerrero-Chalela

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Attention as the primary cognitive domain affected in post-myocardial infarction cognitive impairment: a prospective multicenter study by Dominika Kasprzak, Janusz Rzeźniczak, Katarzyna Kaczmarek-Majer, Ada Grabarczyk, Teresa Ganowicz-Kaatz, Marek Słomczyński, Jan Budzianowski, Hubert Ficner, Konrad Pieszko, Błażej Makowski, Jarosław Hiczkiewicz, Paweł Burchardt

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A COMBINATION OF CHEEK FLAP, CARTILAGE INSERTION, AND FAT TRANSFER ON POST-TRAUMA LOWER EYELID ECTROPION RECONSTRUCTION by Ulfa Elfiah, Dicky Primadika Aprinova

“… • This method effectively addresses the challenges of cicatricial ectropion caused by injuries or burns, leading to improved, durable, and cost-effective outcomes in restoring eyelid function and volume. …”
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Identifying the epileptic network by linking interictal functional and structural connectivity by Ujwal Boddeti, Pue Farooque, Hari McGrath, Jennifer Percy, Omar Chishti, Robert B. Duckrow, Dennis Spencer, Hitten P. Zaveri, Alexander Ksendzovsky

“…Furthermore, our findings suggest that disruption or ablation of highly connected seizure regions may be necessary to achieve improved post-operative seizure freedom.…”
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Improvement in Wrinkles by a Fairy Chemical, 2-Aza-8-oxohypoxanthine by Hisae Aoshima, Rinta Ibuki, Hirokazu Kawagishi

“…2-aza-8-oxohypoxanthine (AOH) has been shown to improve skin barrier function according to DNA microarray studies of normal human epidermal keratinocytes. …”
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Functional profile of host microbiome indicates Clostridioides difficile infection by Etienne Nzabarushimana, Haixu Tang

“…Finally, we devised a log-odds score computed from the output of the LR models to quantify the likelihood of CDI in a gut microbiome sample and applied it to evaluating the effectiveness of FMT based on post-FMT microbiome samples. The results showed that the gut microbiome of patients exhibited a gradual but steady improvement after receiving successful FMT, indicating the restoration of the normal microbiome functions.…”
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Rehabilitation Protocol for Children with Chest Tube for Pleural Effusion: A Quasi-Experimental Pre- and Post-test Study by Sanyal Kumar, Anjani Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Pandey

“…Results: Significant improvements were observed in PFTs, physical activity levels and QoL scores post-intervention (P < 0.05). …”
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Evaluation of a Myoelectrical Arm for Transradial Amputation in Functional Activities by Michael Tobias, Oluwasola Okhuoya, Jamelia Ancel, Michelle Intintoli, Lara A. Thompson, Ji Chen

“…While indications of potential improvements in balance, muscle efficiency, and functionality were present, the data were inconclusive as to the effectiveness of the training procedure. …”
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