Safety and effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation on mobility and balance function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mengru Zhong, Yage Zhang, Jie Luo, Tingting Chen, Jingbo Zhang, Tingting Peng, Mingshan Han, Wen Le, Tingting Peng, Kaishou Xu

“…The meta-analysis indicated that NIBS is safe and well-tolerated [Risk Difference = 0.16, 95% CI − 0.01–0.33], with a low incidence of adverse events. Significant improvements were observed in mobility post-intervention and at one-month follow-up, particularly in Gross Motor Function Measure scores [standard mean difference (SMD) = 0.47 to 0.63, P < 0.05]. …”
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Efficacy of repeated peripheral magnetic stimulation on upper limb motor function after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Defu Liao, Ziyan He, Shichang Yan, Qipei Ji, Yuanlin Li, Yuyuan Tu, Zihao Zhou, Shuangchun Ai

“…Recent studies have shown that it can reduce spasticity and improve motor function in patients.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of rPMS on upper limb motor function and spasticity in stroke patients by meta-analysis.Materials and methodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) of rPMS in post-stroke patients were searched in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Clinical Trials. …”
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Intranasal Human-Recombinant Nerve Growth Factor Enhances Motor and Cognitive Function Recovery in a Child with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury by Lorenzo Di Sarno, Lavinia Capossela, Serena Ferretti, Luigi Manni, Marzia Soligo, Susanna Staccioli, Eleonora Napoli, Riccardo Burattini, Antonio Gatto, Antonio Chiaretti

“…Cognitive assessments indicated improvements in various domains, including verbal comprehension and executive functioning. …”
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Effects of Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation Combined with Motor Imagery-Based Brain Computer Interface Training on Hand Function after Stroke by LIAN Yawen, LI Yinghua, LI He, JING Yuling, XU Guoxing, XIE Xixi, ZHENG Mengyao, MA Shuang, LI Zhenlan

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) combined with motor imagery-based brain computer interface (MI-BCI) training on hand function recovery after stroke.MethodsThe clinical data of 96 patients with post-stroke hand dysfunction who were hospitalized in the First Hospital of Jilin University from October 2023 to October 2024周ere retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Aquatic insect functional traits indicate spatiotemporal changes in potential aquatic prey availability to terrestrial consumers after small dam removal by Peter E. Carlson

“…Functional trait responses to dam removal were quantified within the downstream, impoundment and upstream sections, utilizing extracted or calculated functional traits from a comprehensive search of empirical studies containing pre- and post-dam removal data along with the specific sampling distance from the dam (downstream and impoundment) or distance from the impoundment (upstream) and time from dam removal. …”
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Personalized goal setting and predictors of functional gains following constraint-induced movement therapy in preschool-aged children with unilateral cerebral palsy. by Youngsub Hwang, Jeong-Yi Kwon

“…The higher prioritization of goals involving quiet leisure activities (e.g., arts, crafts, computer play) and dressing tasks (e.g., buttoning, zipping) significantly predicted greater functional improvements post-intervention.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study provides important new evidence indicating that caregiver-selected rehabilitation goals that are closely aligned with a child's latent motor capacities positively affect functional outcomes. …”
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Investigating the effects of percussion massage therapy on pain, functionality, muscle diameter, and proprioception in ındividuals with ACL reconstruction: a randomized controlled... by Beyza Nur Erayata, Burak Menek

“…<h4>Results</h4>Significant improvements were observed in all parameters in both groups post-treatment (p < 0.05). …”
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Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on learning and memory cognitive function in rats with vascular cognitive impairment and its neural induction mechanism by Jiati Wang, Huan Gao

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Roles of 670 nm Photobiomodulation on Rat Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: Enhancing RGC Survival, Mitochondrial Function, and Anti-Inflammatory Response by Tu-Wen Chen, Yao-Tseng Wen, Pei-Kang Liu, Monir Hossen, Rong-Kung Tsai

“…Rats received 670 nm light therapy (10 min/day, 3000 lux) for seven days post-injury. Treatment improved visual function (a 3.36-fold increase in FVEP amplitude), enhanced RGC survival (1.55-fold), and reduced apoptosis (a 15.86-fold reduction in TUNEL-positive cells). …”
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Major ozonated autohemotherapy promoted functional recovery following spinal cord injury in adult rats via the inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation by Xia Liwei, Sun Yongming, Zhou Yue, Yang Qian, Huang Jianhan, Liu Dong

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Effect of Dual‐Site Non‐Invasive Brain Stimulation on Upper‐Limb Function After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Meng Ren, Jingjing Xu, Wenjing Wang, Lexian Shen, Chaojie Wang, Haoyang Liu, Lu Chen, Chanjing Liu, Yongheng Tang, Jiening Wang, Tiantian Liu

“…This meta‐analysis evaluates the efficacy of dual‐site non‐invasive brain stimulation (DS‐NIBS) in improving upper extremity motor function after stroke. …”
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Effectiveness of Combined Whole-Body Vibration and Intensive Therapeutic Exercise on Functional Capacity in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Iñigo Monzón-Tobalina, Rosa María Ortiz-Gutiérrez, Ángela Concepción Álvarez-Melcón, Álvaro Pérez-Somarriba, Patricia Martín-Casas, María José Díaz-Arribas

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of adding WBV to an intensive therapeutic exercise and functional training program in improving lower limb functional capacity in children with spastic CP. …”
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Different whole body HIIT protocols do not promote different muscle thickness and functional adaptations among healthy physically active subjects by Alexandre L. Evangelista, Júlio B. B. de Camargo, Roberta L. Rica, Luiz Carlos Carnevali Júnior, Gregg S. Mallett, Valentina Bullo, Marco Bergamin, Stefano Gobbo, Danilo S. Bocalini

“…Morphological (ultrasound-derived muscle thickness of the vastus lateralis [MTVL]) and general fitness (muscle endurance and maximal oxygen consumption) assessments were performed at pre- and post-intervention moments.ResultsBoth training protocols elicited significant improvements in all dependent variables (p &lt; 0.05), with no significant between-group differences.ConclusionRegardless of the training configuration, both WB-HIIT programs serve as time-efficient strategies to induce changes in muscle thickness of the vastus lateralis and functional adaptations in healthy, physically active young individuals.…”
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Ipsilateral Autologous Peroneus Longus and Bone Patellar Tendon Graft for Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Leads to Similar Functional Outcome by Vivek Kumar Gupta, Harish Mahesan, Vignesh Murali, Parthiban Jeganathan, Suresh Perumal, Arumugam Sivaraman

“…There was not a significant difference in the two groups’ functional results at follow-up, although both groups’ functional outcomes improved and all patients recovered to their pre-injury activity level. …”
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Oncological and functional outcomes following transoral laser microsurgery in patients with T2a vs T2b glottic squamous cell carcinoma by David Forner, Matthew H. Rigby, Robert D. Hart, Jonathan R. Trites, S. Mark Taylor

“…However, patients with T2b disease had significantly worse perceived voice outcomes post-operatively (6.6 vs 21.3 p = 0.001). Patients with T2a disease saw significant improvements in mean VHI-10 scores following surgery (18.3 vs 6.6, p = 0.000), while T2b patients did not (21.4 vs 21.3, p = 0.979). …”
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Effect of a Physical Exercise Intervention on Physical Function Parameters and Blood Analytical Changes in Lung Cancer Survivors: A Feasibility Study by Teresa Soria-Comes, María Climent-Gregori, Inmaculada Maestu-Maiques, Ignacio Inchaurraga-Álvarez, Ferrán Cuenca-Martínez, Omar Cauli, Francisco M. Martínez-Arnau

“…The EORTC-QLQ-C30 functions and symptoms significantly improved after the intervention (<i>p</i> < 0.05 and <i>p</i> < 0.01, respectively). …”
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Early experience with percutaneous photodynamic nails for sacral metastatic disease and insufficiency fractures: a retrospective cohort analysis of functionality and pain relief by Marilee J. Clunk, Marcos R. Gonzalez, Sonia E. Ubong, Alisha Sodhi, Joseph O. Werenski, Hayley M. Denwood, Daniel G. Tobert, Santiago A. Lozano-Calderon

“…Primary outcomes included post-operative complications, pain relief, opioid consumption, and function. …”
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Effect of acute hyperglycemia on left ventricular contractile function in diabetic patients with and without heart failure: two randomized cross-over studies. by Roni Nielsen, Helene Nørrelund, Ulla Kampmann, Hans Erik Bøtker, Niels Møller, Henrik Wiggers

“…Indices of increased myocardial systolic contractile function were significant in both T2D-HF (Vmax: 14%, p = 0.02; S'max: 10%, p = 0.04), T2D-nonHF (Vmax: 12%, p<0.01; S'max: 9%, p<0.001) and in post exercise S'max (7%, p = 0.049) during hyperglycemia as opposed to normoglycemia. …”
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The Impact of Virtual Reality as a Rehabilitation Method Using TRAVEE System on Functional Outcomes and Disability in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study by Claudia-Gabriela Potcovaru, Delia Cinteză, Miruna Ioana Săndulescu, Daniela Poenaru, Ovidiu Chiriac, Cristian Lambru, Alin Moldoveanu, Ana Magdalena Anghel, Mihai Berteanu

“…Virtual reality (VR) has shown promising results in post-stroke rehabilitation. The VR TRAVEE system was designed for the neuromotor rehabilitation of the upper limb after a stroke and offers the ability to track limb movements by providing auditory feedback and visual augmentation. …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training on executive functions and IGF-1 levels in sedentary young women: a randomized controlled trial by Manuel Jesús Jimenez-Roldán, Borja Sañudo Corrales, Luis Carrasco Páez

“…Working memory improvements (DST-B) were significant over time, especially in the HIIT group, but again without significant differences between groups.ConclusionA 12-week HIIT program, with or without increased daily physical activity, can lead to improvements in executive functions in sedentary young women, particularly in working memory and cognitive flexibility. …”
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