Reduction of inflammatory biomarkers underlies extracellular vesicle mediated functional recovery in an aged monkey model of cortical injury by Ryan P. McCann, Bethany Bowley, Monica Pessina, Qiong Yang, Hongqi Xin, Sarah A. DeVries, Mingjin Wang, Yi Zhang, Michael Chopp, Zhenggang Zhang, Douglas L. Rosene, Douglas L. Rosene, Ella Zeldich, Ella Zeldich, Maria Medalla, Maria Medalla, Tara L. Moore, Tara L. Moore

“…Downregulation of inflammatory markers in plasma and brain tissue were positively correlated with improved functional recovery. These data suggest that MSC-EVs facilitate recovery of function after brain injury, in part, via sustained suppression of both peripheral and central pro-inflammatory signaling across recovery.…”
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Critical analysis of spirometry interpretation in tuberculosis-related lung function impairment: a commentary on a Chinese study by Balsam Barkous, Saba Boubakri, Helmi Ben Saad

“…Abstract We commend Zhao et al. for their insightful paper titled “Analysis of clinical characteristics of different types of lung function impairment in TDL patients,” which compares the severity of lung function patterns, including restrictive and obstructive ventilatory patterns, with the clinical characteristics of tuberculosis-destroyed lung patients. …”
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Implications of a twelve-week aerobic exercise on functional work capacity in HIV positive clients on antiretroviral therapy by Mwebaze Nicholas, Mshilla Maghanga, Edward Ojuka, Constance A.n. Nsibambi

“…Volunteers were randomly assigned to a control group (Group 1), where no treatment was administered, and an experimental group (Group 2), where a twelve-week moderate intensity aerobic exercise was administered. Assessment of functional work capacity was done as a pre-test and post-test for both groups. …”
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy for Functional/Dissociative Seizures in an Adolescent: Case Report and Mixed-Methods Single-Case Evaluation by Andrew Horan, Stephen Kellett, Chris Gaskell, Conor Morris

“…The results show that CAT effectively increased the recognition and revision of TPs/TPPs, four specific changes occurred (including cessation of functional seizures). There were pre–post reliable and clinically significant improvements to psychological wellbeing, but these were not maintained at follow-up. …”
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Return-to-play decision-making following ankle injury: a comprehensive case analysis of the functional hop test by Michael Crinion, Andrew Ball, Michael Agnone

“…In this case report, the functional hop test was applied to a 31-year-old recreational basketball player status-post full-tear of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) to examine the applicability of a standardized, efficient, and easy-to-administer functional test in making return-to-play decisions following an ankle injury. …”
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Narrative mobile video game-based cognitive training to enhance frontal function in patients with mild cognitive impairment by Yeseul Choi, Jae-Sung Lim, Hagyun Choi, Yong Hoe Ryu, Eunkyung Seong, Inseok Park, Dong Won Kang, Jae-Hong Lee, Dong-Wha Kang

“…MCI patients showed significant improvements in frontal function, particularly in Digit Symbol Coding (mean ± SD, 0.47 ± 0.49, p = 0.007) and phonemic fluency (mean ± SD, 0.39 ± 0.55, p = 0.024). …”
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Size-dependent functional response of the round goby Neogobius melanostomus; implications for more accurate impact potential calculation by Pavel Franta, Radek Gebauer, Lukáš Veselý, Natalia Z. Szydłowska, Bořek Drozd

“…We determined the functional response (FR, per capita foraging) of the three most abundant size classes of N. melanostomus on the water louse Asellus aquaticus. …”
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Relationship between the aspects of functional alterations and their impact in the quality of life of people with sequels of Encephalic Vascular Accidents (EVA) by Miriam Cabrera Corvelo Delboni, Patrícia de Camargo e Melo Malengo, Evelyn Paulina Rapp Schmidt Rapp Schmidt

“…Other relevant statistical results of this study were: mobility scores in males are significantly higher than those of females; social roles scores are statistically higher among single and divorced patients and widows and widowers than those of married patients or those who have partners; lefthanders present better scores in social roles, even with the right hemisphere affected so as to cause n hemiplegia/hemiparesis. Comparing functional questions to the impact in the Quality of Life of those individuals, we can favor the improvement of interventions and treatments in Occupational Therapy for post-EVA patients.…”
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Buddhist ordination as a culturally embedded model for improving diet, body composition, and sleep quality in overweight and obese adults by Phrarajvarjirayanamethi Chatchai Moosan, Phim On Suklaew, Charoonsri Chusak, Thanaporn Kaewpradup, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Sirichai Adisakwattana

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Lactic Acid and Glutamine Have Positive Synergistic Effects on Growth Performance, Intestinal Function, and Microflora of Weaning Piglets by Junjie Jiang, Daiwen Chen, Bing Yu, Jun He, Jie Yu, Xiangbing Mao, Zhiqing Huang, Yuheng Luo, Junqiu Luo, Ping Zheng

“…Collectively, the current results indicate that dietary supplementation with lactic acid and glutamine had a positive synergistic effect on weaning pigs, which could improve growth performance through promoting the development of the small intestine, increasing digestive and barrier function, and regulating the balance of microflora in pigs, and which might be a potential feeding additive ensemble to enhance the health and growth of weaning piglets in the post-antibiotic era.…”
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THE FIRST EXPERIENCE OF CLINICAL APPLICATION AUTOLOGICAL MEZENCHIMAL BONE MARROW STEM CELLS FOR REHABILITATION OF RETRACTIVE MYOCARDIAL FUNCTION by V. I. Shumakov, E. N. Kazakov, N. A. Onischenko, S. V. Gureev, E. N. Ostroumov, V. V. Chestuhin, M. E. Krasheninnikov, B. L. Mironkov, A. Sh. Houbutia

“…In 1 month after the transplantation the improvement of regional perfusion and diastolic function was observed in old patients. …”
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Nose-to-brain delivery of human muse cells enhances structural and functional recovery in the murine ischemic stroke model by Shusuke Yamamoto, Keitaro Shiraishi, Yoshihiro Kushida, Yo Oguma, Shohei Wakao, Mari Dezawa, Satoshi Kuroda

“…They can selectively home to the post-infarct area, replenish apoptotic neural cells by phagocytosis-induced differentiation, and enhance functional recovery. …”
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Wrist Function Test and Its Use to Assess Treatment Efficacy in Ischemic Stroke Survivors—A Pilot Study by Dmitry Skvortsov, Danila Lobunko, Anna Lobunko, Nina Belonovskaya, Galina Ivanova

“…Functional electrical stimulation (FES) may help in motor function recovery. …”
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Magnetite-Functionalized Horse Dung Humic Acid (HDHA) for the Uptake of Toxic Lead(II) from Artificial Wastewater by Rahmat Basuki, Bambang Rusdiarso, Sri Juari Santosa, Dwi Siswanta

“…The post-adsorption handling improvement was evidenced by easy and quick retraction by an external magnet with a 62.95 emu/g magnetic strength value. …”
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The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular function in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: A randomized trial by Gansheng Tan, Anna L Huguenard, Kara M Donovan, Phillip Demarest, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ziwei Li, Markus Adamek, Kory Lavine, Ananthv K Vellimana, Terrance T Kummer, Joshua W Osbun, Gregory J Zipfel, Peter Brunner, Eric C Leuthardt

“…Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is characterized by intense central inflammation, leading to substantial post-hemorrhagic complications such as vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia. …”
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A brief mindfulness intervention improves electrophysiological markers of attention in meditation-naïve individuals: the moderating role of inattention symptoms by Xiaoqian Yu, Xiaoqian Yu, Christine Vinci, Geoffrey F. Potts

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Effectiveness of integrative medicine program for dementia prevention on cognitive function and depression of elderly in a public health center by Hae In Ahn, Min Kyung Hyun

“…Depression (p < 0.01) and preventive behavior for dementia (p < 0.0001) of the participants were improved after the IMP. Conclusion: The IMP for dementia prevention may have beneficial effects on cognitive function and depression of elderly. …”
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Correlation Between Y-Balance Test and Balance, Functional Performance, and Outcome Measures in Patients Following ACL Reconstruction by Jin Seong Kim, Ui Jae Hwang, Moon Young Choi, Doo Hwan Kong, Kyu Sung Chung, Jeong Ku Ha, Oh Yun Kwon

“…The YBT scores as a measure of balance are related to improved functional performance and isokinetic torque measures…”
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Functional and Neuroplastic Effects of Cross-Education in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review with Bibliometric Analysis by Jorge M. Vélez-Gutiérrez, Andrés Rojas-Jaramillo, Juan D. Ascuntar-Viteri, Juan D. Quintero, Francisco García-Muro San José, Bruno Bazuelo-Ruiz, Roberto Cannataro, Diego A. Bonilla

“…This scoping review evaluated the functional and neuroplastic effects of CE rehabilitation post-ACLR. …”
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Clinical and functional outcomes of acute distal tibia fractures treated with Ilizarov external fixation: a retrospective study by Manish Dhawan, Brajesh Nandan, Mohammed Schezan Iqbal, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Manish Prasad

“…This study aimed to evaluate functional and radiological outcomes in patients with distal tibia fractures managed by limited open reduction and Ilizarov fixation. …”