Effect of Controlled Expiratory Pressures on Cerebrovascular Changes During Valsalva Maneuver by Ju-Yeon Jung, Yeong-Bae Lee, Chang-Ki Kang

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Investigating the Relationship Between Orthodontic Treatment and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Adolescents by Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Renad Atallah Alruwaili, Almas Ali Alfaleh, Ola Bassam Alhashash

“…Background: Orthodontic treatment is widely utilized to correct malocclusions and improve dental aesthetics in adolescents. However, its potential association with the development of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) remains controversial. …”
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The protocol for a pilot feasibility trial of Improving Neurodevelopmental ouTcomes After prenatal Cannabinoid in uTero exposure (INTACT) study for a multi-center trial. by Jessie R Maxwell, Leigh-Anne Cioffredi, Maria M Talavera-Barber, Matthew Henry, Sandra Beauman, Anne Hittson, Meggie McCoy, Laurie Chassereau, Jing Jin, Preetha A Abraham, Linda Y Fu, Hengameh Raissy, Jessica N Snowden

“…In other high-risk populations, interventions aimed at increasing parental responsiveness have improved cognitive functioning in the children. This pilot trial aims to utilize a contingent responding training program in birthing parent-infant dyads with prenatal cannabinoid exposure to assess the feasibility of recruitment, completion of the proposed intervention and adherence.…”
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The Role of Cytokine Gene Polymorphisms in Rehabilitation Outcome After Traumatic Brain Injury by Franca Rosa Guerini, Cristina Agliardi, Milena Zanzottera, Antonio Caronni, Laura Antolini, Chiara Camilla Derchi, Tiziana Atzori, Elisabetta Bolognesi, Jorge Navarro, Mario Clerici, Angela Comanducci

“…Patients with the <i>TNF-α-308</i> (GA) genotype showed less improvement in Barthel and Mobility scores (<i>p</i> = 0.001 and <i>p</i> = 0.01, respectively) and had a higher incidence of post-traumatic confusional state after rehabilitation (<i>p</i> = 0.03). …”
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Real-world clinical utility (effectiveness) of omalizumab as add-on therapy in patient with difficult-to-treat severe allergic asthma by Rowshne Jahan, Ziaul Huq

“…Its impact in Bangladeshi patients is unknown, and this study aimed to evaluate its effectiveness in improving lung function in severe allergic asthma (SAA) patients. …”
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Training Cognitive Functions Using DUAL-REHAB, a New Dual-Task Application in MCI and SMC: A Study Protocol of a Randomized Control Trial by Elisa Pedroli, Francesca Bruni, Valentina Mancuso, Silvia Cavedoni, Francesco Bigotto, Jonathan Panigada, Monica Rossi, Lorenzo Boilini, Karine Goulene, Marco Stramba-Badiale, Silvia Serino

“…Results: The expected outcome is an improvement in cognitive and motor functioning after the experimental training. …”
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Functional outcomes of simultaneous anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and lateral extra‑articular tenodesis using an all‑suture anchor: a modified mini‑open technique by Jakub Erdmann, Maria Zabrzyńska, Przemysław Pękala, Szymon Nowak, Filip Gołębiewski, Gazi Huri, Jan Zabrzyński

“…There were no early post‑or intraoperative complications associated with the technique described. …”
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Synbiotic combination of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 and lactulose improves the presenteeism of healthy adults associated with aromatic lactic acids - A single-arm, open-label stu... by Riko Mishima, Ryuta Ejima, Satoshi Arai, Ayako Horigome, Eri Mitsuyama, Hiroki Kaneko, Kana Yamaguchi, Keita Kamezaki, Yuka Togashi, Kiyoshi Nakamura, Noriyuki Iwabuchi, Miyuki Tanaka, Toshitaka Odamaki, Shinji Fukuda, Yuji Naito

“…Gut microbiota and their metabolites are crucial for metabolic regulation, immunomodulation, and brain and mental functions via the brain-gut axis. Synbiotics offer an effective strategy for improving gut health by modulating gut microbiota, leading to improved physical and mental health. …”
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Impact of Cognitive VR vs. Traditional Training on Emotional Self-Efficacy and Cognitive Function in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Retrospective Study Focusing on Gender Diff... by Maria Grazia Maggio, Alessandra Benenati, Federica Impellizzeri, Amelia Rizzo, Martina Barbera, Antonino Cannavò, Vera Gregoli, Giovanni Morone, Francesco Chirico, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Emotional self-efficacy, depression, and anxiety were assessed, alongside cognitive function pre- and post-intervention. Results: Findings indicate that the VR-G showed significant improvements in managing negative emotions, reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms, and enhanced cognitive performance, particularly in verbal learning and working memory. …”
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Effect of Body-Weight-Based Resistance Training on Balance Ability and Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Japanese Women by Zhenyue Liu, Shuji Sawada, Pengyu Deng, Hisashi Naito, Shuichi Machida

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Effects and Persistence of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-99 and Fructooligosaccharides on Older Adults with Functional Constipation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo... by Meina Li, Qi Zhang, Wen Zhao, Juan Chen, Yinghua Liu, Limian Zhou, Yihui Liu, Langrun Wang, Yiran Guan, Jian He, Qiuyue Jiang, Zhaozhong Zeng, Xinmei Guo, Can Liu, Liwei Zhang, Yong Zhang, Jie Luo, Wei-Lian Hung, Jingjing He, Ran Wang

“…Compared to placebo, the synbiotic group showed significant improvements in weekly spontaneous bowel movements (Least squares mean ± standard error: 4.94 ± 0.25 vs. 3.00 ± 0.26, P < 0.001) and whole gut transit time (37.13 ± 3.78 vs. 50.64 ± 4.22 h, P = 0.019), with benefits sustained 2 weeks post-intervention. …”
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Effects of VR task-oriented training combined with rTMS on balance function and brain plasticity in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial study protocol by Yuanyuan Liu, Ruizhu Lin, Xinbao Tian, Junyi Wang, Ying Tao, Ning Zhu

“…Emerging neurophysiological approaches, such as virtual reality therapy (VRT) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), have been proven by clinical studies that the balance function of stroke patients can be improved when applied alone, but there are relatively few studies on the combined treatment of balance dysfunction after stroke. …”
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Does Whole-Body Vibration Training Along With Short Foot Exercises Influence Electrophysiological and Functional Activities in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? A Randomized Control Tr... by Roopa Rajendra Desai, Avanti Gaitonde, Manisha Rathi, Tushar J. Palekar

“…Conclusion: SFE with WBV as well as SFE alone improves functional activities in PFPS.…”
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Effect of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive functioning in bipolar depression: an open-label, single-arm acceptability and feasibility study by Hakimeh Rezaei, Rachel D. Woodham, Ali-Reza Ghazi-Noori, Philipp Ritter, Elvira Bramon, Michael Bauer, Allan H. Young, Cynthia H. Y. Fu

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Effectiveness of Xiakucao Oral Liquid combined with methimazole on early thyroid function recovery and treatment compliance in Graves’ disease: a real-world retrospective cohort st... by Dong Lin, Lina Zhang, Lu Zhang, Jialu Zhu, Houcheng Li, Bichai Yuan

“…The association between XKC+MMI and early thyroid function recovery was analyzed using multiple linear regression in the subgroup of patients with post-treatment data available at 3 months.ResultsA total of 441 patients were enrolled, among whom 113 (25.6%) patients received XKC+MMI. …”
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Neurodevelopmental, cognitive and motor function: Practice recommendations in pediatric intestinal failure and transplantation- position statement of the International Intestinal R... by Stephanie So, Catherine Patterson, Taru Palsa, Jemma Mears, Bianca C. Bondi, Sydney Dempster, Christina Belza

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Overcoming Endurance Limitations in Organic Nonvolatile Memories Through N‐Type Small‐Molecule Semiconductor Implementation and Thermal Optimization by Zhenliang Liu, Shuyi Hou, Yiru Wang, Zeya Li, Hangyu Lei, Jiang Yin, Xu Gao, Yidong Xia, Zhiguo Liu

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Neurological, functional, and quality of life outcomes following combined mesenchymal stem cell and Schwann cell therapy in spinal cord injury: a 9-year experience by Mohammadhosein Akhlaghpasand, Roozbeh Tavanaei, Maede Hosseinpoor, Maryam Golmohammadi, Ida Mohammadi, Amir Ghaffari Jolfayi, Melika Hosseinpour, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Kaveh Oraii Yazdani, Alireza Zali, Saeed Oraee-Yazdani

“…Conclusions This study demonstrates significant neurological, functional, and quality of life improvements following combined cell therapy with autologous MSCs and SCs in patients with complete SCI. …”
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Effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty versus non-surgery on patient-reported hip function at 3 months: a target trial emulation study of patients with osteoarthritis by Amanda D Klaassen, Wiard Jorritsma, Nienke W Willigenburg, Carina L E Gerritsma, Bas L E F Ten Have, Dirk Jan F Moojen, Maaike G J Gademan, Rolf H H Groenwold, Rudolf W Poolman

“…Conclusion: THA significantly improves hip function in osteoarthritis patients, surpassing the outcomes observed in the non-surgery group. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of physical activity interventions on cognitive functions in children and adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: a systematic review and network m... by Ruiyuan Tao, Yijian Yang, Mark Wilson, Jeremy R. Chang, Chang Liu, Cindy H. P. Sit

“…MPA yielded consistent improvements in memory and executive functions across NDD types. …”
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