SOUTH AFRICAN USERS’ FUNCTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH A MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MICROPROCESSOR KNEE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY by Surona Visagie, Benje Theron

“…Funding of high-end prosthetic products in South Africa is dependent on justifications that explain why the component is prescribed, and how it can improve the user`s function. There is little local evidence to support these justifications. …”
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Can the use of a free mobile phone inclinometer application improve the accuracy of coronal cup position during total hip arthroplasty? by Bibek Banskota, Rajendra Aryal, Ansul Rajbhandari, Deependra Yadav, Ashok K. Banskota

“…Background: Accurate acetabular cup positioning during THA has essential implications for function and long-term prosthesis survival. Low-volume hip arthroplasty surgeon is known to be a risk factor for malpositioning of the acetabular cup. …”
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Bias Correction of Terrestrial Water Availability: Comparison of Trend‐Preserving Cumulative Distribution Function Matching Methods by Jingyi Li, Boqiang Qin

“…ABSTRACT Terrestrial water availability, quantified by precipitation minus evapotranspiration (P−E), is essential in Earth's water cycle, whereas model simulation of P−E is still largely biased and requires a post‐processing procedure. This study introduces the grid‐by‐grid cumulative distribution function (CDF) matching method to correct simulation bias in P−E, based on the ERA5‐Land dataset and outputs from 13 selected CMIP6 global climate models. …”
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Changes in functional outcome after a first-time stroke: Data from a longitudinal study. by Nipaporn Butsing, Nalinrat Thongniran, Jesada Keandoungchun

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The time after discharge, gender, stroke subtype, and stroke severity are significant factors affecting functional outcomes after a stroke. The most significant improvement in functional outcomes occurred within one month post-discharge.…”
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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Effects of Tourniquets on Neurology and Functional Outcomes after Total Knee Arthoplasty by Gur-Aziz Singh Sidhu, Saphalya Pattnaik, Mothana Gawad, Rafia Ghani, Harjot Kaur, Neil Ashwood

“…The literature reveals a divided opinion on whether TKA should be performed with or without a tourniquet, with conflicting results on post-operative pain, blood loss, and functional outcomes.. …”
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The effect of exercise intervention on balance and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis by Haixia Li, Ruiyun Zhang

“…The inclusion criteria are as follows: (1) Children with ASD; (2) Age 3–18 years; (3) Randomised Controlled Trial; (4) The intervention group received exercise training; (5) Conducted pre- and post-test, which include balance and executive function. …”
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Functional MRI-guided microsurgery of intracranial arteriovenous malformations: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Shuo Wang, Yuanli Zhao, Jun Wu, Bing Zhao, Yong Cao

“…Functional MRI (fMRI) has been reported to be used for the preoperative evaluation of AVMs in small case series. …”
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Integrating an exercise program into opioid agonist therapy: a pilot study on feasibility, fitness improvements, and participation challenges by Einar Furulund, Siv-Elin Leirvåg Carlsen, Silvia Eiken Alpers, Jørn Henrik Vold, Karl Trygve Druckrey-Fiskaaen, Tesfaye Madebo, Sindre M. Dyrstad, Torgeir Gilje Lid, Lars Thore Fadnes

“…Results Pre- and post-test assessments indicated improvements in aerobic fitness, as measured by the 4-minute step test, with a pre-test mean of 89.4 (SD: 24.7) and a post-test mean of 103.1 (SD: 31.3) step-cycles, despite a modest attendance rate of 28%. …”
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Mediating effect of kinesiophobia between self-efficacy and physical activity levels in post-CABG patients: protocol for a prospective, multicentre, cross-sectional study in China by Yu Chen, Rong Wang, Yanmei Gu, Jing Jing Piao, Yunpeng Ling, Liqun Chi

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Absence of Exogenous Glucose in the Perfusate During Kidney Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Does Not Affect Mitochondrial Function by Dafni Efraimoglou, L. Annick van Furth, Albert Gerding, Barbara M. Bakker, Jan-Luuk Hillebrands, Henri G. D. Leuvenink, Leonie H. Venema

“…Hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) has emerged as an effective method to improve graft function post-transplantation, particularly for deceased donor kidneys, prone to ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). …”
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The role of exercise in restoring executive function: a comparison of tobacco-exposed college athletes and sedentary students by Minjia Wang, Shuya Wu, Qian Ma, Hao Hu, Yanpei Liu, Yaozheng Wang, Shitao Zhan, Dongsen Liu, Olivier Girard

“…Post-exercise, reaction times improved significantly in sedentary groups (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Virtual Reality as a Tool for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Rett Syndrome: Reducing Stereotypies and Improving Motor Skills by Rosa Angela Fabio, Martina Semino, Michela Perina, Matteo Martini, Emanuela Riccio, Giulia Pili, Danilo Pani, Manuela Chessa

“…While no cure exists, rehabilitation plays a crucial role in improving quality of life. Virtual Reality (VR) has shown promise in enhancing motor function and reducing stereotypic behaviors in RTT. …”
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Nutritional and Functional Enhancements in Coloured Sorghum Cultivars Through Popping: Impact on Bioactive Compounds and Antinutritional Factors by Anerao Kishor K., Gadhe Kailash. S., Gaikwad Snehal S., Mane Rushikesh. P., Gangakhedkar Prasad S.

“…Furthermore, popping significantly reduced ANFs, with tannins decreasing from 0.30–0.34 mg/100 g to 0.08–0.13 mg/100 g and phytic acid levels dropping from 8.80 mg/100 g to 6.16 mg/100 g. These reductions improve the bioavailability of essential micronutrients, making popped sorghum a more nutritionally accessible and functional ingredient for its exploration into different Value-added food applications. …”
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Impact of cognitive decline on the physical functioning of older adults in Southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study by Andréa Kruger Gonçalves, Valéria Feijó Martins, Ana Carolina Kanitz, Flávia Gomes Martinez, Leonardo Alexandre Peyré-Tartaruga, Raphael Machado Castilhos, Aline Nogueira Haas, Aline Nogueira Haas

“…Statistical analyses included one-way ANOVA with post hoc Bonferroni tests.ResultsMost physical function variables worsened as cognitive impairment increased. …”
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Influence of exercise interventions on functional movement screen scores in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ali Asghar Maleki, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Mohamad Ali Biabangard, Hooman Minoonejad

“…Pooled analyses revealed moderate-certainty improvements in FMS scores for resistance training (MD = 2.21; 95% CI 1.82–2.61; P < 0.001; I2 = 18%), integrated training (MD = 1.92; 1.57–2.27; P < 0.001; I2 = 13%), neuromuscular training (MD = 2.31; 1.64–2.98; P < 0.001; I2 = 0%), core stability training (MD = 2.89; 2.46–3.32; P < 0.001; I2 = 45%), and functional training (MD = 1.74; 1.34–2.13; P < 0.001; I2 = 0%). …”
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Effects of Passive Movement on Motor Function and Disability in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Auwal Abdullahi, Thomson W. L. Wong, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…The test for overall effects showed that passive movement is superior to the control at improving the recovery of function (SMD = 0.82, 95% CI = 0.40 to −1.24, <i>p</i> = 0.0002) post intervention. …”
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Transient left ventricular function deterioration after patent ductus arteriosus closure: A case series by Mohammad Reza Sabri, Chehreh Mahdavi, Hamid Bigdelian, Ali Reza Ahmadi, Mehdi Ghaderian, Bahar Dehghan, Davood Ramezani Nezhad

“…There is growing evidence of left ventricular decompensation following the closure of the patent ductus arteriosus, which most often happens early in the post-surgical time and improves on its own a few months after. …”
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Robot-assisted conversion of ureterocutaneous stoma to ileal conduit: a novel option for patients with post-cystectomy cutaneous diversion complicated by ureteral stricture and rec... by Tengfei Gu, Ting Chen, Yongtao Pan, Qinzhou Yu, Jie Li

“…Renal function assessments, including creatinine levels and glomerular filtration rate, demonstrated improvement compared to preoperative values. …”
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Global assessment of swallow function (GASF) following VMAT radiotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Kate Toft, Kirsty McLachlan, Mark Winton, Karen Mactier, Nadine Hare, Claire Nugent, Lucie Wincott, Devraj Srinivasan, Joanna Mackenzie, Bill Nailon, David Noble

“…Aim: This study aimed to conduct a global assessment of swallow function (GASF) using a range of swallow outcome tools, in a cohort of patients pre- and post-treatment with image-guided volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) radiotherapy. …”
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The Effectiveness of Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment on Detective Thinking and Reflective Functioning of Children with Type 1 Diabetes by Maryam Hashemipoor Zavareh, Mansoureh Bahramipour Isfahani, Ilnaz Sajjadian

“…Conclusions: Integrated transdiagnostic therapy demonstrated effectiveness in improving detective thinking and reflective functioning in children diagnosed with T1D. …”
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