Characteristics of Inherited Metabolic Disorders Following Kidney Transplantation: A 13-Year Observational Study by Kirsty Dickson, Henry H. L. Wu, Reena Sharma, Karolina M. Stepien, Ana Jovanovic, Rajkumar Chinnadurai

“…Suboptimal outcomes were noted with grafts of cadaveric origin and poor adherence to the prescribed post-transplant immunosuppression regime. A greater extra-renal morbidity burden was associated with a reduced duration of graft function and increased mortality in patients with IMD. …”
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Combining rehabilitation nursing with nutritional intervention to improve self-care ability and nutritional status in elderly stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Liu Mei, Xing Li, Gaoxiao Chen, Zhangjian Fang

“…Changes in clinical efficacy, self-care ability, nutritional status indicators, and recovery of motor function were assessed to analyze the effect of combining rehabilitation nursing with nutritional intervention on elderly stroke patients. …”
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Impact of pre-stroke cognitive decline on rehabilitation effectiveness and cognitive-functional status of patients in the acute period of ischemic stroke by Anastasya M. Tynterova

“…The aim was to assess the influence of premorbid cognitive deficit on the effectiveness of rehabilitation using VR technologies and cognitive-functional status of patients in the acute period of ischemic stroke based on statistical methodology. …”
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A facile strategy to synthesize poly(methyl methacrylate)-co-polyisobutylene via a deoxygenation reaction by Kankanok Longkaew, Philippe Daniel, Taweechai Amornsakchai, Thanchanok Ratvijitvech, Pranee Phinyocheep

“…A significant decrease in the modulus of PMMA from 3.40 to 1.29 GPa (PMMA-co-PIB) reveals improved toughness. This straightforward post-polymerization approach involving the deoxygenation of PMMA offers a promising, simple, and mild condition for synthesizing PMMA-co-PIB. …”
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NEBIVOLOL ROLE IN THE CORRECTION OF INTRACARDIAC HEMODYNAMICS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by R. L. Dzhanaeva, Z. T. Astakhova, V. Yu. Makoeva

“…Nebivolol also improved LV diastolic function, as demonstrated by increased Ve and F/A ratio (from 1,12±0,34 to 1,29±0,45; p<0,05). …”
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A feasibility double-blind trial of levothyroxine vs. levothyroxine-liothyronine in postsurgical hypothyroidism by Giao Q. Phan, Sahzene Yavuz, Angeliki M. Stamatouli, Ritu Madan, Shanshan Chen, Amelia C. Grover, Naris Nilubol, Pablo Bedoya, Cory Trankle, Roshanak Markley, Antonio Abbate, Francesco S. Celi

“…Conversely the LT4/LT3 group changes were -0.6 ± 1.9 Kg, -28.8 ± 49.0 and -19.0 ± 28.3 mg/dl, respectively, all non-significant. Non-significant improvement were observed in ThyPRO-39 measures in both groups, while energy expenditure, and diastolic function increased in the LT4/LT3 group.ConclusionsIn this group of patients with post-surgical hypothyroidism LT4 replacement alone does not normalize free T4 and total T3 levels and is associated with non-significant increase in weight and cholesterol. …”
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Efficacy of whole-body vibration on balance and motor function in children with osteogenesis imperfecta: A randomized controlled trial by Hanady Abdallah Mouhamed, Nehad A. Abo-Zaid, Manal Mohammed Hassan, Mai Raouf Mohamed Rageh, Ayman M El Makaky, Shreen R Abdoelmagd, Eman Wagdy

“…Biodex Balance System was utilized to evaluate the dynamic balance by measuring the stability indices and Gross Motor Function Measure was employed to evaluate the motor function for two groups, pre and post intervention. …”
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A pilot study of cognitive training with and without transcranial direct current stimulation to improve cognition in older persons with HIV-related cognitive impairment by Ownby RL, Acevedo A

“…Results are suggestive that tDCS may improve cognitive function in persons with HIV infection. …”
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ANALYTICAL MODEL OF A DIFFERENTIAL METHOD FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING SIGNALS OF THE INFRARED RANGE OF WAVELENGTHS by N. S. Akinshin, Yu. I. Mamon, E. A. Staroguk

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Effects of motor imagery in recovery of nerve blockade in patients undergoing total knee replacement under spinal anesthesia: a randomized prospective controlled study by Sung Woo Hyung, Jeong Won Moon, Eun Sang Lee, Se Eun Jeong, Ji Young Min

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Understanding sexual dysfunction in french military service member with PTSD: findings from a descriptive study by Gilles Sipahimalani, Marion Remadi, Antoine Baldacci, Thibaut Long-Depaquit, Arthur Peyrottes, Marie Dusaud, Emeric Saguin

“…The mean age of participants was 40 years. The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist Scale version DSM-5 (PCL-5) and the International Index of Erectile Function version 5 (IIEF-5) were used to assess PTSD and sexual dysfunction severity. …”
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Profile of postpartum patients with urinary retention at Koja Regional Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia by Suskhan Djusad, Alfa Putri Meutia, Surahman Hakim

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Lowering B-type natriuretic peptide levels and increasing cardiac function: the role of levosimendan in the treatment of heart failure by Jianfeng Meng, Ye Zuo

“…Objective In this study, we examined whether levosimendan could lower B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and improve cardiac function in patients with heart failure who have diuretic resistance and low ejection fraction. …”
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Effects of multi-site non-invasive brain stimulation on cognitive impairment after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Heling Wang, Di Zhang, Xu Wang, Qixin Ding, Shenhong Ma, Qiaohua Han, Yuefang Li, Tianshu Li, Ying Li, Wanyue Li, Weisheng Zhuang, Weisheng Zhuang

“…ObjectivePost-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is one of the core symptoms following a stroke, which severely affects the prognosis of patients. …”
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The Impact of Whole Body Vibration on Muscle Tone, and Sensory Motor Function in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy by Hussein HM, Dakheel N, Alshammari HZM, Alshammari AA, Gabr AM, El-Shamy SM, SD S, A RH, Dewir IM, Mohamed AR, Ibrahim AA

“…However, muscle tone was not substantially improved (p = 0.10). In addition, within-group comparisons demonstrated substantial effects (p < 0.05) except Spasticity, Function, and trace assessment of the control group, where the p-values were(0.33, 0.06, and 0.54, respectively).Conclusions: According to the findings in this study, both conventional physical therapy and WBV are beneficial in treating spastic diplegia.Keywords: cerebral palsy, diplegia, whole-body vibration, spasticity, function…”
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Telehealth-delivered cognitive rehabilitation for people with cognitive impairment as part of the post-COVID syndrome: protocol for a randomised controlled trial as part of the CIC... by Martina Vanova, Aysha Mohamed Rafik Patel, Iona Scott, Gina Gilpin, Emily N. Manning, Charlotte Ash, Philippa Wittenberg, Jason Lim, Zoe Hoare, Rachel Evans, Nathan Bray, Christopher M. Kipps, Ciara Devine, Saliha Ahmed, Ross Dunne, Anna Koniotes, Catherine Warren, Dennis Chan, Aida Suarez-Gonzalez

“…Abstract Background Between 25 and 75% of people with persistent post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) experience cognitive difficulties, compromising functional ability, quality of life, and activities of daily living, including work. …”
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Combined microbial inoculation and reduced inorganic fertilization enhances diversity and functionality in potato rhizosphere microbiome at field scale by Irene Ollio, Raúl Zornoza, Josefa Contreras Gallego, Catalina Egea-Gilabert, Juan A. Fernández, Eva Lloret

“…Conclusion Microbial inoculants offer a promising strategy for reducing chemical fertilizer inputs in semi-arid potato cultivation by enhancing beneficial soil functions, temporarily promoting beneficial microbes, improving nitrogen cycling, and suppressing pathogens, thereby supporting a resilient crop microbiome. …”
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Bortezomib prevents acute doxorubicin ovarian insult and follicle demise, improving the fertility window and pup birth weight in mice. by Elon C Roti Roti, Ashley K Ringelstetter, Jenna Kropp, David H Abbott, Sana M Salih

“…Bort pretreatment extended the number of litters per mouse, improved litter size and increased pup weight following DXR treatment, thus increasing the duration of post-chemotherapy fertility and improving pup health. …”
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Where there is no nurse: an observational study of large-scale mentoring of auxiliary nurses to improve quality of care during childbirth at primary health centres in India by Swati Srivastava, Krishna D Rao, Nicole Warren, Kaveri Mayra, Aboli Gore, Aritra Das, Saifuddin Ahmed

“…This study examines if a long-term mentoring programme improved the ability of auxiliary nurse-midwives (ANMs), who function as paramedical community health workers, to provide quality care during childbirth, and how they compared with staff nurses.Design Quasi-experimental post-test with matched comparison group.Setting Primary health centres (PHC) in the state of Bihar, India; a total of 239 PHCs surveyed and matched analysis based on 190 (134 intervention and 56 comparison) facilities.Participants Analysis based on 335 ANMs (237 mentored and 98 comparison) and 42 staff nurses (28 mentored and 14 comparison).Intervention Mentoring for a duration of 6–9 months focused on nurses at PHCs to improve the quality of basic emergency obstetric and newborn care.Primary outcome measures Nurse ability to provide correct actions in managing cases of normal delivery, postpartum haemorrhage and neonatal resuscitation assessed using a combination of clinical vignettes and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.Results Mentoring increased correct actions taken by ANMs to manage normal deliveries by 17.5 (95% CI 14.8 to 20.2), postpartum haemorrhage by 25.9 (95% CI 22.4 to 29.4) and neonatal resuscitation 28.4 (95% CI 23.2 to 33.7) percentage points. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 on thyroid function and psychological state of Graves’ disease: a one-year prospective study by Lujia Xu, Jianbo Zhang, Jianbo Zhang, Riping Cong, Yujian Zhang, Xuenan Song, Wei Wang, Yingli Diao, Haijiao Liu, Kuanxiao Tang

“…Antithyroid medication and psychological interventions were adjusted based on thyroid function and psychological scores. At 1 year post-infection, TSH levels in the G1 and G3 groups increased compared to 3 months, while psychological scores decreased. …”
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