Effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on motor functions in animal models of ischemia and trauma in the central nervous system by Seda Demir, Gereon R. Fink, Maria A. Rueger, Stefan J. Blaschke

“…Noninvasive brain stimulation techniques offer promising therapeutic and regenerative prospects in neurological diseases by modulating brain activity and improving cognitive and motor functions. Given the paucity of knowledge about the underlying modes of action and optimal treatment modalities, a thorough translational investigation of noninvasive brain stimulation in preclinical animal models is urgently needed. …”
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Endothelial dysfunction in heart failure with normal systolic function, and its correction with a metabolic agent, mildronate by V. P. Geychenko, A. V. Kuryata, O. V. Muzhchil

“…To assess the influence of a metabolic agent, mildronate, on endothelial function in chronic heart failure (CHF) with normal systolic function, 105 patients with I-IIA Stage, II-III Functional Class (FC) CHF, and normal left ventricular systolic function, were examined. …”
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Comparison of sexual function between laparoscopic lateral suspension and laparoscopic sacrocervicopexy with the use of the PISQ-IR questionnaire by Ewelina Malanowska-Jarema, Andrzej Starczewski, Mariia Melnyk, Daniel Fidalgo, Dulce Oliveira, Jean Dubuisson

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The effects of early childhood dancesport intervention on executive function in preschool children: a randomized controlled trial by Wanxu Liu, Zilin Wang, Yixuan Liu, Xiaofen Li

“…Abstract This study examines the effects of early childhood DanceSport intervention on executive functions (EFs) in preschoolers. A total of 214 children (96 aged 4–5, 118 aged 5–6) were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. …”
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Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study by Sayali Khedekar, Apurv P Shimpi, Ashok Shyam, Parag Sancheti

“…Background: Conventional physiotherapy treatment for patients with rheumatoid hand emphasizes on single-plane movements and strengthening exercises directed toward improvement of function and prevention of deformities. …”
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Comparing Ecosystem Structure and Function of the Geheyan Reservoir Based on the Ecopath Model After a Fishing Ban by Miao Xiang, Haoran Liu, Nian Wei, Zihao Meng, Feifei Hu, Xuemei Li

“…Understanding changes in ecosystem structure and function has become critical for assessing efficacy after the implementation of a fishing ban. …”
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Functional and motoric outcome of AI-assisted stroke rehabilitation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Tivano Antoni, Benedictus Benedictus, Stefanus Erdana Putra

“…Results: Six studies included post-stroke patients within 3 to 6 months after the stroke occurred. …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture on cognitive function in poststroke depression: study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Ling Chen, Yi Chen, Lihua Wu, Wen Fu, Luanmian Wu, Wenbin Fu

“…This trial aims to study the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for PSD and to explore its effect on cognitive function. It is hypothesized that acupuncture treatment improves depressive symptoms, cognitive behavior, and negative emotion processing bias in PSD. …”
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A Community-Based Resistance Training Exercise for Post-Stroke Patients with Sarcopenia: Bridging Institutional and Community-Based Rehabilitation in a Multicenter, Randomized Cont... by Dongheon Kang, Jiyoung Park

“…Sarcopenia is a prevalent and debilitating condition among stroke survivors, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and function. This multicenter, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a community-based high-speed power training (HSPT) program tailored for individuals with post-stroke sarcopenia. …”
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Leveraging cover crop functional traits and nitrogen synchronization for yield-optimized waxy corn production systems by Mengjing Sun, Mengjing Sun, Long Zhang, Long Zhang, Jiangkuo Zhou, Jiangkuo Zhou, Ziping Liu, Ziping Liu, Cong Peng, Cong Peng, Zechen Jia, Zechen Jia, Yanjie Lv, Yanjie Lv, Yongjun Wang, Yongjun Wang

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Prospective randomized, placebo-controlled study: role of branched-chain amino acids infusion as adjunct therapy post-liver surgery for patients in the intensive care unit by Eman Ibrahim El-Desoki Mahmoud, Faten Farid Awdallah

“…Conclusion There are beneficial effects of BCAAs infusion post-liver surgery; including improved metabolic profile (liver function tests), and shorter ICU stay. …”
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The Effect of Acute Endurance and Resistance Training with Low and Moderate Intensity on the Executive Functions of Overweight Adolescents’ boys by M Tabatabaei, B Aria, L Khavari Khorasani

“…This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of endurance and resistance training at low and moderate intensities on the executive functions of overweight adolescent boys.Method:The present study is a quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. …”
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A nomogram model incorporating blood biomarkers predicts 3-week functional outcomes in stroke patients by Suzhen Ye, Ting Ding, Xin Gao, Xuezhen Zhou, Meihong Xiu, Yu Xia

“…While validation in larger cohorts is warranted, our findings provide new evidence in early risk stratification and personalized rehabilitation planning, potentially improving post-stroke care efficiency.…”
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Exploring the Impact of Semaglutide on Cognitive Function and Anxiety-Related Behaviors in a Murine Model of Alzheimer’s Disease by Ianis Kevyn Stefan Boboc, Petrica-Daniel Dumitrelea, Andreea Daniela Meca, Liliana Mititelu-Tartau, Maria Bogdan

“…Conclusions: The findings of this pilot study suggest that SEM may play a dual role in managing AD by improving glycemic control and potentially enhancing cognitive function. …”
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Cardio-Respiratory, Functional and Antalgic Effects of the Integrated Thermal Care Protocol After Breast Cancer Surgery by Giovanni Barassi, Stefania Spina, Francesco D’Alessandro, Loris Prosperi, Celeste Marinucci, Massimo Lombardi, Maurizio Panunzio, Andrea Santamato

“…It can aid in complex medical contexts characterized by cardio-respiratory deficiency, functional limitation, and pain determined by the invasiveness of pharmacological and surgical treatments in combination with limited post-surgical physical activity. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Robotic Hand Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery in Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Loredana Raciti, Desiree Latella, Gianfranco Raciti, Chiara Sorbera, Mirjam Bonanno, Laura Ciatto, Giuseppe Andronaco, Angelo Quartarone, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…<b>Results:</b> RAT led to significant improvements in global cognition (MoCA, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and executive functioning (FAB, <i>p</i> = 0.0002) compared to CPT. …”
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Automated Detection and Biomarker Identification Associated with the Structural and Functional Progression of Glaucoma on Longitudinal Color Fundus Images by Iyad Majid, Zubin Mishra, Ziyuan Chris Wang, Vikas Chopra, Dale Heuer, Zhihong Jewel Hu

“…Moreover, while visual function is the main concern for glaucoma patients, and the ability to infer future visual outcome from imaging will benefit patients by early intervention, there is currently no available tool for this. …”
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Vehicle Recognition and Driving Information Detection with UAV Video Based on Improved YOLOv5-DeepSORT Algorithm by Binshuang Zheng, Jing Zhou, Zhengqiang Hong, Junyao Tang, Xiaoming Huang

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Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Two Years after Replantation of Ankle Amputation by HUANG Songhua, WANG Yuyuan, CHEN Nan, ZHANG Yani, WU Yi

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Oral creatine in hemodialysis patients increases physical functional capacity and muscle mass, an open label study. by Waldo Bernales-Delmon, Simón Schulz, Iván Guglielmi, Cynthia Saravia, Yasna Venegas, Jaime Joost, José Aguilar, Andrés Wulf, Paulina Bittner, María Claudia Martínez, Sandy Gómez, Catalina Chávez, Juan John, Felipe Matus, Carla Basualto-Alarcón

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Oral creatine supplementation in HD patients for eight weeks improved muscular and functional outcomes and may be proposed as a strategy to mitigate the elevated morbidity observed in this group of patients.…”
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