Anatomical and behavioral characterization of three hemiplegic animal models by Mei Liu, Lingling Xu, Gefei Cheng, Yang Yang, Likun Yang, Yuhai Wang

“…In the SCI model, ipsilateral CST fibers below T10 were also lost. After 8 weeks post-injury, all three groups of hemiplegic mice showed improvements in motor function, with gross motor function returning to normal levels; however, the recovery of skilled motor function was only modest. …”
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PTSD Coach as an early mobile intervention to improve cancer-related anxiety and psychosocial oncology uptake in patients newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer: pilot randomize... by Laurence Ducharme, Chris Lo, Michael Hier, Anthony Zeitouni, Karen Kost, Alex Mlynarek, Michael Antoni, Eric Kuhn, Jason E. Owen, Daren Heyland, Robert Platt, Fabienne Fuehrmann, Nader Sadeghi, Zeev Rosberger, Saul Frenkiel, Khalil Sultanem, George Shenouda, Fabio Cury, Melissa Henry

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The clinical efficacy and mechanism of gamma frequency electroacupuncture stimulation on the rehabilitation of upper limb motor function in stroke patients: study protocol of a ran... by Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoming Yu, Hongli Ma, Hongli Ma, Hongli Ma, Hongli Ma, Minghui Lai, Ruiren Wu, Ruiren Wu, Ruiren Wu, Ruiren Wu, Xinglin Zhang, Jingjing Zhang, Zifan Luo, Zifan Luo, Zifan Luo, Zifan Luo, Wang Fu, Wei Feng, Wei Feng, Jun Hu, Chunlei Shan, Chunlei Shan, Chunlei Shan, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Feng Wang

“…Based on this new rehabilitation program combining Traditional Chinese medicine with modern technique, all patients will receive baseline assessment, 1-week post-intervention assessment and 2-week post-intervention assessment. …”
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Exploring the outcomes of non-surgical periodontal therapy in modulating periodontal parameters, renal function, and inflammatory biomarkers in chronic kidney disease patients with... by Harishini Rajaratinam, Nurul Aliya Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Hafiz Hanafi, Siti Lailatul Akmar Zainuddin, Hanim Afzan Ibrahim, Muhammad Imran Kamarudin, Wan Mohd Saifuhisam Wan Zain, Sirajudeen Kuttulebbai Nainamohamed Salam, Salbiah Isa, Nur Karyatee Kassim

“…Conclusion NSPT is effective in enhancing periodontal health, improving renal function, and decreasing systemic inflammation in CKD patients with periodontitis.…”
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An Efficient Provably Secure Verifier-Based Three-Factor Authentication Technique Using PDL for Data Exchange in TMIS by Vishesh P. Gaikwad, Jitendra V. Tembhurne, Chandrashekhar Meshram, Cheng-Chi Lee, Chun-Ta Li

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The effect of ischemic preconditioning on the cardiac autonomic nervous system after exercise: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Chuan qiu shui Wang, Kun Wang, Hengxu Liu, Shi qi Liu, Yi Yang, Jiong Luo

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Intervention effect of postoperative multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation training on lung cancer patients by LI Min, WANG Xiaobin, LI Tongtong

“…Conclusion Implementing early staged multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation training intervention in postoperative care for lung cancer can promote the recovery of pulmonary function, improve respiratory function, enhance respiratory muscle strength, and reduce cancer-related fatigue. …”
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On the Use of Compressed Air and Synthetic Biodegradable Cutting Fluid to Enhance the Surface Quality of WAAM–CMT Manufactured Low-Alloy Steel Parts During Post-Processing Milling... by Déborah de Oliveira, Marcos Vinícius Gonçalves, Guilherme Menezes Ribeiro, André Luis Silva da Costa, Luis Regueiras, Tiago Silva, Abílio de Jesus, Lucival Malcher, Maksym Ziberov

“…However, parts produced by WAAM may need post-processing by machining to achieve functional surface requirements. …”
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Cardiopulmonary function alterations in mild and moderate SARS-CoV-2 patients: a longitudinal comparison of pre-infection and early recovery phases by Yijing Feng, Jinyi Xu, Xianglin Lian, Xiaoju Zhang

“…Residual symptoms are closely linked to cardiopulmonary function. Given the large proportion of mild and moderate cases, these findings offer valuable insights for developing targeted interventions to prevent further symptom progression and improve cardiopulmonary health in this population.…”
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High NK cell counts at day 90 predict improved survival in event-free patients after T-cell depleted allogeneic stem cell transplantation by Andrej Pešić, Nevena Bešević, Nicolaus Kröger, Dejana Stanisavljević, Dejana Stanisavljević, Nada Kraguljac Kurtović, Zoran Bukumirić, Zoran Bukumirić, Natalija Kecman, Nikola Lemajić, Mihailo Smiljanić, Nada Suvajdžić Vuković, Nada Suvajdžić Vuković, Andrija Bogdanović, Andrija Bogdanović, Ana Vidović, Ana Vidović, Jelena Bila, Jelena Bila, Mirjana Mitrović, Mirjana Mitrović, Danijela Leković, Danijela Leković, Marijana Virijević, Marijana Virijević, Irena Đunić, Irena Đunić, Darko Antić, Darko Antić, Milena Todorović Balint, Milena Todorović Balint

“…We found no patient, disease or transplant-related variables to be significantly associated with day 90 NK cell counts.ConclusionThe results suggest that high NK cell counts on day 90 after T-cell depleted allogeneic transplantation independently protect from NRM and improve OS in patients without prior major post-transplant complications.…”
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The in ovo screening of 27 single essential oils showed selective effects on hatchability, performance and gene expression relevant to gut functions in broilers at hatch by Asad A. Khaskheli, Shahram Niknafs, Mila M.Y. Meijer, Xinle Tan, Peter R. Ferket, Eugeni Roura

“…Some essential oils have been reported to improve gut health and growth in broiler chickens when applied to post-hatching diets. …”
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Efficacy of a Supervised Exercise Program on Pain, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial by Jennifer García-Molina, Olalla Saiz-Vázquez, Montserrat Santamaría-Vázquez, Juan Hilario Ortiz-Huerta

“…Outcome measures, including pain (assessed via the Brief Pain Inventory), physical function (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire), and quality of life (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-BR23), will be evaluated at baseline, immediately post intervention, and 12 weeks post intervention. …”
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Effects of Dietary Rumen‐Protected Choline on Stress Alleviation, Antioxidant Modulation, and Haematological, Immunological, and Offspring Performance in Transitioning Goats by Mohammad Asadi, Mostafa Bokharaeian, Homa Mohammadi Fard

“…This study investigated the effects of supplementing rumen‐protected choline (RPC) on oxidative stress, immune function, liver health and performance in periparturient Saanen goats and their offspring. …”
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Stable improvement in hand muscle strength in incomplete spinal cord injury patients by long-term paired associative stimulation—a case series study by Kirsi Holopainen, Aleksandra Tolmacheva, Ines Bersch, Piia Haakana, Piia Haakana, Markus Pohjonen, Erika Kirveskari, Erika Kirveskari, Jari Arokoski, Anastasia Shulga, Anastasia Shulga

“…IntroductionPaired associative stimulation (PAS) consists of high-intensity transcranial magnetic stimulation and high-frequency electric stimulation of the peripheral nerve (high-PAS) and can induce plastic changes in spared corticospinal connections in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), leading to the restoration of motor function. The objective of this study was to investigate the long-term effect of high-PAS on hand function and muscle strength.Materials and methodsHigh-PAS was applied to four patients with chronic, incomplete, cervical-level SCI multiple times a week for as long as hand muscle strength improved. …”
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Remote ischaemic conditioning and early changes in plasma creatinine as markers of one year kidney graft function-A follow-up of the CONTEXT study. by Marie B Nielsen, Nicoline V Krogstrup, Mihai Oltean, Gertrude J Nieuwenhuijs-Moeke, Frank J M F Dor, Henrik Birn, Bente Jespersen

“…Remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) improved early kidney graft function in a porcine model of donation after brain death and was associated with improved long-term cardiac outcome after myocardial ischaemia. …”
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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) improves daily activity and whole-body protein metabolism in Duchenne muscular dystrophy dogs: a pilot study by Peter P. Nghiem, Alexis M. Rutledge, Kyle Tehas, Corine Kaderli, Meredith Poling, Sidney Arnim, Vitaliy Dernov, Celine van Sas, Macie L. Mackey, Gabriella A. M. ten Have, Mariëlle P. K. J. Engelen, Nicolaas E. P. Deutz

“…Daily HMB supplementation in DMD dogs can safely and positively influence protein and amino acid metabolism and improve overall daily activity.…”
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Retrospective Analysis of Sacubitril/Valsartan vs Benazepril for Treating Heart Failure Following Acute Myocardial Infarction by Zhao L, Ren Y, Qin D, Yang X, Chen Z, Zhang N

“…The incidence of adverse reactions was comparable between the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion: Sacubitril/Valsartan is a safe and effective treatment for heart failure post-AMI, offering significant improvements in cardiac function, inflammatory response, exercise capacity, and a reduction in MACE risk.Keywords: sacubitril/valsartan, heart failure following acute myocardial infarction, efficacy, cardiac function…”
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Severity of tricuspid regurgitation predicts risk of recurrence of atrial fibrillation after pulmonary vein isolation by Jan Wintrich, Dimitrios Bismpos, Anika Teusch, Valerie Pavlicek, Patrick Fischer, Felix Mahfoud, Michael Böhm, Christian Ukena

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Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training Can Improve Menopausal Symptoms and Psychological Well-Being in Women with a Diagnosis of Primary Breast Cancer: A Longitudinal Randomiz... by Karina Dolgilevica, Elizabeth Grunfeld, Nazanin Derakshan

“…Other findings indicated that the intervention and active control participants reported lasting improvements in cognitive function, fatigue, and stress-related symptoms (all <i>ps</i> < 0.05). …”
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A live online exercise program for older adults improves depression and life-space mobility: A mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial. by Giulia Coletta, Kenneth S Noguchi, Kayla D Beaudoin, Angelica McQuarrie, Ada Tang, Meridith Griffin, Rebecca Ganann, Stuart M Phillips

“…Participants reported improved functional and mental health benefits. Further research is warranted to expand on these findings.…”
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