Improved mental health outcomes and normalised spontaneous EEG activity in veterans reporting a history of traumatic brain injuries following participation in a psilocybin retreat by Grace Blest-Hopley, Giuseppe Pasculli, Giuseppe Pasculli, Simon G. D. Ruffell, WaiFung Tsang, Olateju Emmanuel, Kathryn M. Pate, Hannes Kettner, Hannes Kettner, Leor Roseman, David Erritzoe, Robin Carhart-Harris, Robin Carhart-Harris

“…Paired t-tests were used to analyze changes in psychological scores, while EEG frequency band analysis assessed changes in brain function and connectivity.ResultsImprovements were observed across several mental health measures: PTSD (PCL-5 scores decreased by 50%, p=0.010), depression (PHQ-9 scores decreased by 65%, p<0.001), and anxiety (STAI) scores decreased by 28%, p<0.001). …”
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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURCUMA DOMESTICA EXTRACT AND CURCUMA XANTHORRIZA EXTRACT AGAINST LIVER FUNCTION AND HEPATIC CELL INFLAMMATION ON STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED DIABETES... by Amira Naufal, Alfin Ihza Trimahendra, Astika Widy Utomo, Vega Karlowee, Awal Prasetyo, Mochamad Ali Sobirin

“…Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) and java turmeric (Curcuma xanthorizza) are known to have high levels of curcumin and xanthorizzol as an antioxidant and proven to improve liver function. Antioxidant therapy in patients with NAFLD is known to improve liver function and histopathological features. …”
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iKcr-DRC: prediction of lysine crotonylation sites in proteins based on a novel attention module and DenseNet by Xin Wei, Xin Wei, Xin Wei, Siqin Hu, Jian Tu, Muhammad Akmal Remli, Muhammad Akmal Remli

“…IntroductionLysine crotonylation (Kcr) is a recently identified post-translational modification that predominantly occurs on lysine residues and plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression, cellular metabolism, and various biological processes. …”
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Effects of Pilates combined with breathing exercise on lung function, body posture and postural stability among female college students: A randomized controlled trial. by Jie Zhang, Yanan Zhao, Qianwen Wang

“…Combining breathing exercises with Pilates can improve lung function, body posture, and postural stability in female college students, and a longer training duration (> 16 weeks) appears beneficial for achieving optimal outcomes. …”
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Sexual Dysfunction Reduction in Female Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis by Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Yenny Kandarini, Luciana Luciana, Ida Bagus Putra Pramana, Gede Wirata, Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, I Wayan Yudiana, Kadek Budi Santosa, Anak Agung Gde Oka

“…They were assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire at pre-CAPD and post-CAPD. …”
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Sexual Dysfunction Reduction in Female Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis by Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Yenny Kandarini, Luciana Luciana, Ida Bagus Putra Pramana, Gede Wirata, Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, I Wayan Yudiana, Kadek Budi Santosa, Anak Agung Gde Oka

“…They were assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire at pre-CAPD and post-CAPD. …”
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Comparative study of lysine acetylation in Vesicomyidae clam Archivesica marissinica and the manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum: adaptation mechanisms in cold seep environments by Xue Kong, Wei Wang, Sunan Chen, Manzong Song, Ying Zhi, Yuefeng Cai, Haibin Zhang, Xin Shen

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A New Approach to Environmental Economic Dispatch Using Multiobjective Differential Evolution: A Case Study by Carine Nogueira Santino, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodriguez, Cristiano Hora De Oliveira Fontes

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Sesame oil improves biomarkers of glycemic control in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial by Masoumeh Atefi, Hamid Vahedi, Mina Darand, Mohammad Hassan Entezari

“…Serum fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting serum insulin (FSI), homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), homeostasis model assessment of β-cell function (HOMA-β), quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI), serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and serum malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured at the pre- and post-intervention phases. …”
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The effects of eccentric cycling on vascular reactivity by Manuel Gomez, Manuel Gomez, Samuel Montalvo, Samuel Montalvo, Daniel Conde, Daniel Conde, Gabriel Ibarra-Mejia, Alvaro N. Gurovich

“…FMD was calculated following traditional recommendations and adjusting for exercise-induced endothelial shear stress (ESS), utilizing the same pre-exercise baseline artery diameter for post-exercise FMD calculations.ResultsThere was a significant increase in endothelial function (p = 0.037) when adjusting pre-exercise baseline diameter to adjust for ESS, but when utilizing the traditional method no change in endothelial function was observed.Conclusion30-min of moderate ECC showed a significant improvement in endothelial function when accounting for exercise-induced ESS. …”
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Real world telehealth delivery of an evidence based self-management education program for people with epilepsy and cognitive comorbidity by Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, Sarah J. Kaden, Lisa P. Sackett, Maureen T. Quigley, Trina Dawson, Laura DeMuro, Kathryn E. Giordano, Kathryn E. Giordano, Jessica DeNaples, Meredith E. Olenec, Stephanie Jennings, Ambereen Burhanuddin, Joanne Harris, Suzanne Lenz, Robert Ross-Shannon, Todd MacKenzie, Todd MacKenzie, Todd MacKenzie, Barbara Jobst, Barbara Jobst

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Does constipation affect the effectiveness of washed microbiota transplantation in treating autism spectrum disorders? by Zihao Pan, Zheng Gao, Junyi Chen, Yongxi Quan, Jiating Xu, Xiaofeng Liang, Wenrui Xie, Xingxiang He, Xingxiang He, Lihao Wu, Lihao Wu

“…After one course of WMT, constipation group showed an obvious increase in microbial diversity and a significant increase in the relative abundance of Bifidobacteria compared to non-constipation group.ConclusionPost WMT, core symptoms and sleep disorders were significantly improved in both groups. …”
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The Feasibility and User Experience of a Program of Progressive Cued Activity to Promote Functional Upper Limb Activity in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting with Follow-Up at Ho... by Kimberly Bassindale, Sarah Golus, Jake Horder, Maureen Winkoski, Meghann Sytsma, Whitney A. Morelli, Maura Casadio, John McGuire, Robert A. Scheidt

“…Future research should focus on enhancing user engagement and evaluating the clinical efficacy of this approach in improving functional outcomes post-stroke.…”
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Effect of a Four-week Core Stability Training Program on the Kinetic Parameters in Athletes With Functional Ankle Instability During Single-leg Drop Landing by Narges Pirmohammadi, Elham Shirzad, Hooman Minounejad

“…Conclusion: The results indicated that the core stability training improved the kinetic parameters of landing in people with functional ankle instability; thus, it can reduce the re-injury risk of the ankle.…”
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Effect of Slow Deep Breathing on Lung Function Among Individuals with Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) at a Regional General Hospital in Indonesia by Nur Hafizah, Widiharti Widiharti, Widya Lita Fitrianur, Ernawati Ernawati

“…Introduction: Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) sufferers experience decreased lung function. Non-pharmacological therapy such as slow deep breathing has been widely applied to improve lung function of individuals with Tuberculosis. …”
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Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy with Neuromuscular Training Program on Pain, Function and Muscle Strength in Participants with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Controlled Trial by D Thaheera, K Kotteeswaran, K Nishitha

“…Conclusion: This study concludes that the neuromuscular training programme showed a promising effect in reducing pain and improving function and muscle strength when compared with the aerobic exercise regimen.…”
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Prolonged nightly fasting in older adults with memory decline: A single-group pilot study exploring changes in cognitive function and cardiometabolic risk factors by Dara L. James, Linda K. Larkey, Molly Maxfield, SeungYong Han, Edward Ofori, Alex E. Mohr, Nanako A. Hawley, Kate Alperin, Erica Ahlich, David E. Vance, Dorothy D. Sears

“…Conclusion: These pilot findings suggest that prolonged nightly fasting, targeted to align food intake with circadian rhythms, may improve cognitive function and sleep among older adults. …”
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IL-35 Ameliorates Myocardial Strain in Mice with T2DM-Induced Cardiac Injury: Assessment by Layer-Specific Strain by Wang Z, Han L, Dong M, Liu Y, Hu X, Huang L, Zhang C, Guo L, Liu S, Liao L

“…Only diastolic function E/e’ showed a significant improvement when comparing conventional echocardiograms between the DMIL and DM groups. …”
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Enhancing implementation of information and communication technologies for post-discharge care among hospitalized older adult patients: development of a multifaceted implementation... by Dorothy Yingxuan Wang, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Annie Wai-Ling Cheung, Zoe Pui-Yee Tam, Kam-Shing Tang, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

“…By providing an example of the application of the BCW approach and logic model, this study contributes to the knowledge on implementation intervention design, offering valuable insights for researchers and practitioners aiming to improve healthcare providers' behavior change and post-discharge care management with technology-based interventions.…”
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Effects of branched-chain amino acid- and vitamin D-containing high-protein food supplementation plus exercise on elderly people with decreased physical functions by Yoshihiro Nakamura, Takuji Yokoe, Koki Ouchi, Taro Funamoto, Hiroyuki Kimura, Koichiro Hamada, Hideki Arakawa, Etsuo Chosa, Naosuke Kamei

“…This study aimed to examine whether the combination of exercise and supplementation with BCAA- and vitamin D-containing high-protein food would be effective in improving soft lean mass and physical functions in elderly people with impaired physical functions. …”
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