The Modified Functional Status Questionnaire for Assessing Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis Treated with Pimavanserin: A Post Hoc Analysis by Virgilio G. H. Evidente, Lambros Chrones, Ratna Revankar, Dilesh Doshi, Victor Abler, Nazia Rashid

“…Results In this assessment (n = 29), treatment with pimavanserin was associated with improvements on all 5 domains of the mFSQ, highlighting a broad improvement in ADLs and function. …”
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Individualized post‐operative prediction of cochlear implantation outcomes in children with prelingual deafness using functional near‐infrared spectroscopy by Zhe Chen, Xue Zhao, Haotian Liu, Yuyang Wang, Zhikai Zhang, Yuxuan Zhang, Yuhe Liu

“…Both classification and individualized regression models were constructed to predict post‐CI behavioral improvement from fNIRS data using support vector machine (SVM) learning algorithms. …”
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Management of Post-traumatic Sawhney's Type II Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Functional Physiotherapy Appliance: A Case Report by Prajakta Anadeo, Ashish Saxena, Vilas Newaskar, Bharat Maheshwari

“…At the 6-month follow-up, the child exhibited significant improvement in mouth opening, underscoring the effectiveness of Shekar's appliance in promoting functional recovery. …”
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Preferential Stripping Analysis of Post-Transition Metals (In and Ga) at Bi/Hg Films Electroplated on Graphene-Functionalized Graphite Rods by Nastaran Ghaffari, Nazeem Jahed, Zareenah Abader, Priscilla G. L. Baker, Keagan Pokpas

“…This study pioneers the use of bimetallic films to selectively and simultaneously detect the post-transition metals In³⁺ and Ga³⁺, highlighting the role of graphene functionalization in augmenting metal film accumulation on cost-effective graphite rods. …”
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USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES IN REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH POST-STROKE HEMIPARESIS by Faisal Saghir, Galina Мratskova

“…Results and discussion: Our review of the scientific literature showed evidence of the benefits of the inclusion of assistive technology devices in the rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiparesis. We found data indicating improvement in the upper and lower limb function, increased postural stability and benefits for gait, and as well as improvement of the recovery process. …”
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Clinical study of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty by Wang Hongbin, Yuan Hua, Sun Xiaolong, Xu Mulan, Wu Xiangbo, Long Hua

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)on chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty(TKA).MethodsA total of 121 patients with postoperative chronic post-surgical pain(CPSP)who underwent unilateral TKA from January 2021 to June 2023 and who fulfilled the criteria were randomly assigned to receive rTMS(paralateral M1 area,10Hz,80% resting threshold,stimulation time of 1s,interval time of 3s,1200 pulses/min,once daily)or sham stimulation for one week.NRS scores and HSS scores for knee pain were compared between the two groups after 3 days,1 week,2 weeks,and 4 weeks of treatment,by repeated-measures analysis of variance.ResultsRepeated analyses of the NRS scores and total HSS scores in the two groups revealed statistically significant differences in rTMS compared with controls in pain (HSS1), joint activity (HSS3), flexion (HSS5), and subtraction (HSS7).ConclusionAs a safe and cost-effective neuromodulatory technique, rTMS is well suited to relieve chronic pain after TKA, improve the overall recovery of joint function, and improve quality of life, and is worthy of clinical application.…”
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Effectiveness of a manual dexterity training program to improve executive functioning in preschool children: an individual difference analysis by Christina Stuhr, Charmayne Mary Lee Hughes, Tino Stöckel

“…IntroductionThe present study employed the Jacobson-Truax reliable change index (RCI) to examine the effectiveness of a 4-week manual dexterity training program embedded in a socially enriched group setting to improve working memory performance, cognitive functioning, and numeracy skills in preschool children.MethodsForty-five typically developing children aged between 5 and 6 years of age were randomly allocated to a 4-week intervention program (n = 20) or a control condition (n = 25). …”
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Progress of the Target Selection and Localization of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Function after Stroke by LIU Canhuan, SHEN Ying, DAI Wenjun, GUO Chuan, CHENG Yihui, ZHU Yi, WANG Tong

“…Currently, rehabilitation techniques for improving post-stroke upper limb motor function, both domestically and internationally, primarily involve motor function training.Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), because it can enhance upper limb motor function recovery by modulating cortical excitability and promoting neuroplasticity, has been increasingly used in stroke rehabilitation and has been included in the guideline as a grade A recommendation.However, there is still large heterogeneity in the relevant clinical studies, and the therapeutic effect is affected by factors such as different target selection and target localization accuracy. …”
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Post‐operative injection of hydrolyzed collagen peptides shows anti‐inflammatory effect in patients with femoroacetabular impingement improving the early recovery by Enrico Tassinari, Andrea Minerba, Tommaso Basile, Alessio Bucciarelli, Francesco Traina, Brunella Grigolo, Stefano Zaffagnini, Eleonora Olivotto

“…Both treatments did not show any statistically significant difference in hip function and pain. High expression of inflammatory molecules in SFs was correlated with the worst post‐operative articular function. …”
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Multicomponent rehabilitation to improve independence and functioning in elderly patients with common age-associated diseases: a scoping review by Omar Baritello, Hanna Stein, Heinz Völler, Annett Salzwedel, Theo Taxis, Machteld Luizink-Dogan

“…One RCT (cardiac rehabilitation, 80±0.3 years, MR/usual care n=24/23) fully met the inclusion criteria and reported improvements in physical function (2 months) and in HRQL (2, 8, 14 months post intervention) in MR patients.Conclusions Evidence on MR regarding functioning-related outcomes in ≥75-year-old patients is sparse beyond geriatrics. …”
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Use of computer stimulating programs in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment by S. V. Prokopenko, T. V. Dyadyuk, E. Yu. Mozheyko, A. F. Bezdenezhnykh, T. D. Koryagina, T. S. Anay-Ool

“…At the same time, not only trained functions (attention, memory), but also other cognitive indicators improved. …”
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Improving Health and Well-Being of People With Post–COVID-19 Consequences in South Africa: Situation Analysis and Pilot Intervention Design by Nicole Audrey Glover, Farzana Sathar, Pride Mokome, Nkululeko Mathabela, Sipokazi Taleni, Sarah Alexandra van Blydenstein, Anna-Maria Mekota, Salome Charalambous, Andrea Rachow, Olena Ivanova

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the needs, preferences, challenges, and existing interventions for individuals with post–COVID-19 symptoms. Based on this, we aimed to develop a context-adapted intervention to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals with post–COVID-19 complications. …”
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Exploiting Chestnut Biochar as a Functional and Circular Ingredient in Weaned Piglet Diets by Luciana Rossi, Sara Frazzini, Matteo Santoru, Benedetta Canala, Irene Ferri, Alessandra Moscatelli, Elisabetta Onelli, Matteo Dell’Anno, Salvatore Pilu, Serena Reggi

“…Conclusions: The inclusion of 1% biochar in the diets of post-weaning piglets can improve the health status of the animals. …”
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Effects of LED Irradiation and Non-Thermal Plasma Treatment on Horned Pansy During Flowering: Enhancing Yield and Functional Quality of Edible Flowers by Silvia Locatelli, Giampaolo Zanin, Paolo Sambo, Carlo Nicoletto

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Investigating microvascular outcomes with ischemic preconditioning and passive stretch by Sarah A. Fenn, Ward C. Dobbs, Maxwell K. Walker, Britton C. Scheuermann, Jacob T. Caldwell

“…We hypothesized that PS would lead to greater improvements in vascular function and oxidative capacity than IPC. …”
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Psychological assessment in post-bariatric plastic surgery: A scoping review by Angelica Cardoso Martins, Denise Nicodemo, Vanessa Yuri Suzuki, Sheila Souza Sales, Leonardo Montenegro Albuquerque

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Home Spirometry for Post-COVID Recovery: A Clinical Validation Study of an Ultrasonic Device by Asli Gorek Dilektasli, Ayten Odabas, Ismet Polat, Abdurrahman Dogan, Guven Ozkaya, Ozge Aydin Guclu, Nilufer Aylin Acet Ozturk, Funda Coskun, Mehmet Karadag

“…This study evaluated the validity of an ultrasonic home-based spirometer for monitoring lung function in post-COVID-19 pneumonia patients over 12 weeks. …”
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Predictive Factors for Morphological and Functional Improvements in Long-Lasting Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Treated with Photodynamic Therapy by Maciej Gawęcki, Krzysztof Kiciński, Jan Kucharczuk, Monika Gołębiowska-Bogaj, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…The goal of our study was to evaluate the morphological and functional effects of PDT in patients with long-lasting CSCR and determine the related predictive factors for improvement. …”
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Early Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Exerts Neuroprotective Effects and Improves Motor Functions in Hemiparkinsonian Rats by Tsung-Hsun Hsieh, Xiao-Kuo He, Hui-Hua Liu, Jia-Jin J. Chen, Chih-Wei Peng, Hao-Li Liu, Alexander Rotenberg, Ko-Ting Chen, Ming-Yuan Chang, Yung-Hsiao Chiang, Pi-Kai Chang, Chi-Wei Kuo

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Brain Functional Connectivity Significantly Improves After Surgical Eradication of Porto-Systemic Shunting in Pediatric Patients by Gianvincenzo Sparacia, Giuseppe Parla, Roberto Miraglia, Jean de Ville de Goyet

“…Conclusions: In this clinical model of isolated PSS (with absence of hepatic dysfunction), brain functional connectivity was altered even in young patients and in the absence of hyperammonemia; moreover, specific interventions to cancel out PSS consequently significantly improved brain functional connectivity.…”
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