Effects of a positive psychological intervention on psychological states and functional brain imaging of nurses in transition training: a quasi-experimental study by Li He, Haiyan Wang, Zhiwei Guo, Yu Zhou, Lu Hu, Juan Zhao, Yi Chen, Li Xiang

“…The Core Self-Evaluation Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire Depressive Symptom Cluster Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging were used for data collection pre- and post-intervention. …”
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Functional Asymmetries and Force Efficiency in Elite Junior Badminton: A Controlled Trial Using Hop Test Metrics and Neuromuscular Adaption Indices by Mariola Gepfert, Artur Gołaś, Adam Maszczyk, Kajetan Ornowski, Przemysław Pietraszewski

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MiR-19-loaded oxidative stress-relief microgels with immunomodulatory and regeneration functions to reduce cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction by Kai Wang, Jun Wen, Wen-Yao Wang, Kefei Zhao, Tong Zhou, Shunqin Wang, Qiaoxuan Wang, Liyin Shen, Yanxin Xiang, Tanchen Ren, Jinghai Chen, Yi-Da Tang, Yang Zhu, Changyou Gao

“…In the rat and minipig models of MI, the microgels most effectively inhibited the acute inflammatory response and reduced the cardiomyocytes apoptosis, resulting in a significant improvement of cardiac function and restriction of pathological remodeling post MI, and thereby best heart function revealed by echocardiography and histological analysis.…”
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The effect of manual techniques on maximum muscle activity electromyography, functional disability, and pain in women with non-specific chronic low back pain by hadi miri, mina haghighi, arezoo mohammadi

“…The same tests were repeated in the post-test. The ANOVA test was used to compare the chiropractic and control groups, with a significance level of α ≤ 0.05.Results: The study results indicate that chiropractic manual techniques were effective in reducing lumbar EMG activity (P= 0.0001), reducing pain index (P= 0.002), and improving functional disability (P= 0.001) significantly.Conclusion: The study findings suggest that six weeks of chiropractic manipulation techniques can induce a feeling of relaxation, reduce pain, and passively strengthen the lumbar muscles. …”
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Does Syndesmotic Fixation Technique Impact Complication Rates and Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Operative Repair of Ankle Fractures? by Steven Hadley BA, Rachel Bergman MD, John Peabody MD, Sarah Westvold MPH, Ryan Filler MD, Milap Patel DO, Anish Kadakia MD

“…Multiple extremity injuries, open fractures, and pilon variants were excluded. 328 patients with syndesmotic ruptures were sent post-operative questionnaires. 159 patients with minimum one-year follow-up were analyzed for complications. 70 patients who completed PROMIS CATs were analyzed for functional outcomes. …”
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Melatonin Implantation Improves the Reproductive Performance of Estrus-Synchronized Ewes During Seasonal Anestrus and Enhances the Antioxidant and Steroidogenic Capacities of Granu... by Zengyi Duan, Menghao Liu, Junjin Li, Kexiong Liu, Qi Qi, Zhixuan Yu, Hadia Akber Samoo, Chunxin Wang, Jian Hou

“…The results demonstrated that MT implantation significantly improved serum levels of total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), increased post-ovulatory luteal diameter and serum P4 levels, and reduced ovarian apoptosis. …”
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Differentiated disorders of the immune system in acute hematogenic and acute posttraumatic osteomyelitis in children by G. A. Chudilova, V. A. Tarakanov, E. A. Chicherev, Yu. V. Teterin, N. K. Barova, M. N. Mitropanova

“…The density of CD64, CD16, CD32 receptor expression on NG in the studied groups has been a different equipping, predetermining an incompetence of the phagocytic function: in AHO associated with abnormalities in the function capture and killing, in APTO only with the S. aureus digestion. …”
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Acceptability of the content and functionality of a just-in-time adaptive intervention for gambling problems: a mixed-methods evaluation of gambling habit hacker by S. N. Rodda, S. S. Merkouris, C. J. Greenwood, A. C. Thomas, D. I. Lubman, N. A. Dowling

“…Qualitative and quantitative findings suggest future optimisation should include customising the timing and frequency of EMAs and adopting a hybrid push–pull approach to intervention delivery. Functionality improvements could also include the ability to save and adjust action plans in real time to enhance responsiveness in high-risk situations. …”
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Tai Chi’s synergistic modulation on autonomic nervous activity and central autonomic networks in functional constipation patients: a randomized controlled trial by Yuke Teng, Siyuan Tao, Jingwen Chen, Furong Zhang, Yuyi Guo, Rongtao Ying, Yuxin Wang, Yi Liu, Huilin Zeng, Kunnan Xie, Shi Zhao, Zhengjie Li, Sha Yang, Tianyu Liu, Fang Zeng

“…Both groups exhibited significant improvements in clinical symptoms, mood states, and heart rate variability post intervention. …”
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Comparative effects of dry needing and cross friction massage on pain, mobility and functional status in plantar fasciitis: a randomized clinical trial by Kashaf Ziaullah, Saleh Shah, Muhammad Naveed Babar, Javaria Sharif, Kashan Ahmed, Faiza Gulzar, Fatima Chaudhry

“…Both groups showed significant improvements in pain, mobility, and functional status post-intervention (p =0.001 for PSPF, FHSQ, and FFI). …”
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Long-term benefits of a tailored strength training intervention on arm function in chronic stroke survivors: a follow-up study by Marie-Hélène Milot, Stephania Palimeris, Yavuz Shahzad, Hélène Corriveau, François Tremblay, Marie-Hélène Boudrias

“…Objective: We showed that a tailored strengthening intervention based on the size of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in the affected arm was effective in improving function in chronic stroke survivors. Here, we investigated whether the short-term gains in arm function were maintained at 1-year follow-up. …”
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The effect of virtual reality-based treadmill gait training on functional mobility and balance in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Seung-Hyeon Han, Hyeon Ju Jang, Jong Weon Lee, Jong Weon Lee, Jin Woong Cheong, Young Dae Kim, Hyo Suk Nam, Deog Young Kim, Deog Young Kim

“…Virtual reality (VR)-based treadmill training offers immersive, task-specific practice, potentially improving functional mobility in real environments. …”
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Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education versus Conventional Patient Education on Pain, Quality of Life, Kinesiophobia and Pain Catastrophising in Individuals with Post-Stroke Chronic... by Pooja Motar Sublok, Prashant Mukkannavar

“…These elements may contribute to chronic pain in patients with PSSP. Understanding Post-Stroke Chronic Shoulder Pain (PSCSP) is crucial for developing effective interventions and improving the overall wellbeing of stroke survivors. …”
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Reprogrammed human lateral ganglionic eminence precursors generate striatal neurons and restore motor function in a rat model of Huntington’s disease by Amy McCaughey-Chapman, Anne Lieke Burgers, Catharina Combrinck, Laura Marriott, David Gordon, Bronwen Connor

“…We investigated the ability for hiLGEPs to survive transplantation, differentiate to medium spiny-like striatal neurons and improve motor function in the QA lesion rat model of HD. …”
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Impact of Endovascular Revascularization on Functional Connectivity and Cognition in Symptomatic Chronic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Patients: A Preliminary Exploratory Study by Renjie Ji, Shixin Zhang, Hanfeng Chen, Chunlan Deng, Ziqi Xu, Jie Zhang, Benyan Luo

“…Methods: Eighteen patients with unilateral CICAO and fifteen healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) and neuropsychological assessment were performed on all participants, before and after 6 months post-recanalization in the patient group. …”
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Effects of vibration therapy with routine physical therapy on pain, balance, and functional disability in diabetic neuropathy patients: a randomised controlled trial by Sajawal Bashir, Ayesha Jamil, Sarwat Ali

“…Intragroup improvements post-intervention were significantly better compared to baseline values (p<0.05). …”
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Effect of counselling on the family function of intimate partner violence victims attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria by B. O. Akor, L. A. Moses, N. D. Baamlong, L. L. Shedul, A. S. Haruna, J. M. Abu, O. U. Chira, N. R. Ripiye, R. A. Abdulkareem

“…Post intervention, the mean family function score improved from 2.92 ± 0.92 to 2.16 ± 0.63 and this change was statistically significant (p 0.0001). …”
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Transient decline and early recovery of noninvasive myocardial work after kidney transplantation: a prospective study by Yulin Huang, Lin Jin, Xinyan Qiu, Canying Yang, Luyi Ping, Zhengyao Jiang, Hua Zou, Zhihong Zhang, Jiwei Wang

“…Changes in clinical variables, laboratory data, routine transthoracic echocardiography, and noninvasive myocardial work (NIMW) were analyzed at pre-KT, 10 days, and 3 months post-KT. NIMW parameters include global myocardial work index (GWI), global constructive work (GCW), global wasted work (GWW), and global work efficiency (GWE).Results 1) Renal function indicators, including blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, and estimated glomerular filtration rate improved significantly at 10 days post-KT. …”
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Analysis of urinary function and prostate volume changes in localized prostate cancer patients treated with carbon-ion radiotherapy; a prospective study by Yoshiyuki Miyazawa, Hiroshi Nakayama, Hidemasa Kawamura, Yuhei Miyasaka, Masahiro Onishi, Takuya Kaminuma, Yoshitaka Sekine, Hiroshi Matsui, Tatsuya Ohno, Kazuhiro Suzuki

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Efficacy of two doses of intra-articular ozone therapy for pain and functional mobility in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind randomized trial by Zahra Arjmanddoust, Ahmad Nazari, Azar Moezy

“…Results The groups receiving intra-articular ozone therapy exhibited notable reductions in mean VAS scores and improvement in functional mobility variables when compared to the control group (p < 0.05). …”
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