Global Trends in the Relationship Between Chronic Air Pollution Exposure, Physical Activity and Lung Function in Youth Aged 5–18 Years With and Without Asthma: A Systematic Review... by Samanta Gudziunaite, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Gwyneth A. Davies, Kathryn A. Jordan, Paul D. Lewis, Chris J. Griffiths, T. Alexander Swain, Melitta A. McNarry

“…Notably, there was a reduction in FEV1 at both three- and four-days post-exposure to CO, PM10, and NO2. Conclusions There is a pressing need to reduce the impact of air pollution on lung function to improve health and realise the full benefits of physical activity. …”
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Physical Therapy Interventions for a Patient with Poor Muscle Strength,Knee Function, and Psychological Readiness After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Meniscus Repa... by I Putu Gde Surya Adhitya, I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana, Putu Ayu Sita Saraswati, Fajar Purnama, Ida Kurniawati, Noval Adhitya Wardhana, I Putu Prananda Dinata, Putu Devinda Ardaswari, Tabita Febyola Wijaya

“…The Lysholm score increased by 27 points, and the ACL-RSI score improved by 32 points. Conclusion: This case study demonstrates that phase III physical therapy interventions effectively enhance leg circumferences, muscle strength, knee function, and psychological readiness in post-ACLR patients. …”
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The effect of individual exercise rehabilitation program on ischemic burden and cardiac function in patients with ischemic non-obstructive coronary heart disease: a randomized para... by Yuan Wen, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qingquan Lv, Weiqun Lan, Yi Shu, Qiuhuan Qi, Hongping Hu, Othman Zakaria Saleh

“…This regimen has demonstrated its ability to enhance the clinical therapeutic effect, reduce the total load of myocardial ischemia, improve pulmonary function indices and cardiac function, and decrease the incidence of cardiovascular adverse events. …”
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Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post‐harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 – A... by EFSA Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), Ana Allende, Avelino Alvarez‐Ordóñez, Valeria Bortolaia, Sara Bover‐Cid, Alessandra De Cesare, Wietske Dohmen, Laurent Guillier, Lieve Herman, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Lapo Mughini‐Gras, Maarten Nauta, Jakob Ottoson, Luisa Peixe, Fernando Perez‐Rodriguez, Panagiotis Skandamis, Elisabetta Suffredini, Jen Banach, Bin Zhou, Maria Teresa daSilva Felício, Laura Martino, Winy Messens, Angela Botteon

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Chicken meat hydrolysate improves acetaminophen-induced liver injury by alleviating oxidative stress via modulation in Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling in BALB/c mice by Vipul Wayal, Zhuo-En Tsai, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Yi-Hsuan Lai, Shulhn-Der Wang, Chang-Chi Hsieh

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The impact of transcatheter aortic valve replacement on changes of coronary computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve by Feng Hu, Qianyao Lai, Jun Fang, Xi He, Chaoyang Lin, Mingming Hu, Lin Fan, Lianglong Chen

“…Notably, both at discharge and six months post-TAVR, there was a significant improvement observed in the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification, left ventricular fractional shortening, and ejection fraction compared to pre-operative levels. …”
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The Effect of Cerebellar Vermal rTMS with TBS Paradigm on Negative Symptoms, Cognitive Function and Serum Inflammatory Factors in Elderly Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia: a Ran... by DONG Xiaomei, ZHAO Hongyan, GENG Zhongli, XU Tianchao, WANG Qi

“…Background The cerebellar vermis is closely related to emotional regulation and cognitive function. There have been few reports on whether repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the cerebellar vermis can improve clinical symptoms in elderly patients with chronic schizophrenia (CSZ) . …”
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Balance Improvement and Fall Risk Reduction in Stroke Survivors After Treatment With a Wearable Home-Use Gait Device: Single-Arm Longitudinal Study With 1-Year Follow-Up by Brianne Darcy, Lauren Rashford, David Huizenga, Kyle B Reed, Stacy J M Bamberg

“…Previous research with the iStride gait device (Moterum Technologies, Inc) showed that functional balance improved immediately following 4 weeks of treatment. …”
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Evaluation of Integrated Arterial Filter Oxygenator vs. External Arterial Filters on Clinical Outcomes and Neurocognitive Function in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Rando... by Vishal Vinayak Bhende, Mathangi Krishnakumar, Dushyantkumar Mukundbhai Parmar, Arunkumar Ghanshyambhai Rudakiya, Tanishq Shashikant Sharma, Amit Kumar, Paresh Dilip Nerurkar, Saptak Piyush Mankad, Mamta Roshan Patel

“…Neurological complications post‐cardiac surgery can result from reduced cerebral blood flow, embolic materials, and other factors, including anesthesia. …”
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Impact of resistance and high-intensity interval training on body composition, physical function, and temporal dynamics of adaptation in older women with impaired cardiometabolic h... by Johnattan Cano-Montoya, Marcela Rojas Vargas, Sebastián Báez Vargas, Carolina Núñez Vergara, Sergio Martínez Huenchullán, Fernando Gallegos, Cristian Álvarez, Mikel Izquierdo

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Recidivism, health and social functioning following release to the community of NSW prisoners with problematic drug use: study protocol of the population-based retrospective cohort... by Reem Zeki, James Brown, Elizabeth Sullivan, Stephen Ward, Sarah Wayland, Juanita Sherwood, Alex Wang, Faye Worner, Sacha Kendall, Sungwon Chang

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Effects of inspiratory muscle training on respiratory function, diaphragmatic thickness, balance control, exercise capacity and quality of life in people after stroke: A randomized... by Fang Liu, Alice Y M Jones, Raymond C C Tsang, Timothy T T Yam, William W N Tsang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Stroke is associated with diaphragmatic weakness and impaired respiratory function as well as balance impairment. The role of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on improvement of respiratory muscle strength in people after stroke has been reported. …”
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A Comparison Between the Mézières Method and Isostretching Postures for Frontal Stand Curvatures and Functionality in Elite Female Rhythmic Gymnasts with Low Back Pain: A Randomize... by Jasemin Todri, Erda Qorri, Juan Martínez-Fuentes, Orges Lena

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The effect of active release versus ischemic pressure techniques in pain, range of motion, function, and pressure pain threshold on females with piriformis syndrome: a randomised c... by Aya A. Zaghlol, Wadida H. Elsayed, Ahmad H. Azzam, Mariam O. Grase

“…Conclusions The addition of ART or IPT to conventional physical therapy in females with active piriformis trigger points reduces pain intensity, increases internal rotation of the hip, and improves lower extremity functional ability.…”
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New collaborative DDoS defense technology based on NFV by Chuanfeng XU, Hui LIN, Xuancheng GUO, Xiaoding WANG

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The Potential Effects of Sensor-Based Virtual Reality Telerehabilitation on Lower Limb Function in Patients with Chronic Stroke Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Case-C... by Mirjam Bonanno, Maria Grazia Maggio, Paolo De Pasquale, Laura Ciatto, Antonino Lombardo Facciale, Morena De Francesco, Giuseppe Andronaco, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Conclusions: In our study, we highlighted the potential role of sensor-based virtual reality TR in chronic stroke patients for improving lower limb function, suggesting that this approach is feasible and not inferior to conventional home-based rehabilitation.…”
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Effectiveness of Low‐Cost, Virtual Sexual Health Education and Educational Leaflets on Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Sexual Function Among Infertile Women: A Pilot Randomized Cont... by Mahdiyeh Karimi, Fatemeh Heshmatnia, Sara Azima, Marzieh Akbarzadeh, Subash Thapa

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims Anxiety is one of the common mental illnesses affecting sexual functions among infertile women. Information and education interventions might be effective in facilitating their coping with anxiety disorder which lead to improved sexual functions and psychological wellbeing. …”
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hUMSC-Exosomes suppress TREM1-p38 MAPK signaling via HMGB1-dependent mechanisms to reprogram microglial function and promote neuroprotection in ischemic stroke by Zengyu Zhang, Rong Ji, Zhuohang Liu, Zhiwen Jiang, Min Chu, Yong Wang, Jing Zhao

“…Conclusions Our findings delineate a novel HMGB1-TREM1-p38 MAPK axis through which hUMSC-Exos mitigate post-stroke neuroinflammation. By delivering HMGB1, hUMSC-Exos inhibit TREM1-dependent NF-κB/p38 activation, reprogram microglial function, and confer neuroprotection. …”
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Clinical efficacy and regulatory mechanisms of Shi Pi Zeng Ye formula in treating functional constipation comorbid with depression: integrating clinical observation, mass spectrome... by Ling Yao, Xiaoqiang Jia, Yufei Li, Haixia Li, Zhuhui Zhang, Longfang Quan, Qiuling Liu, Jie Dai, Xuedi Lei, Huashang Li, Yonghai Li

“…Assessments were conducted at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks post-treatment. The study also explored the action mechanisms of SPZY through mass spectrometry, network pharmacology, and molecular docking to ascertain the binding affinities of SPZY’s active components to critical targets.ResultsThe study findings indicated significant improvements in WCS (p &lt; 0.0001), HAMD-17 (p &lt; 0.0001), PAC-QOL (p &lt; 0.0001), and HAMA (p &lt; 0.001) scores from baseline to 3 months. …”
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Single-center experience in kidney transplantation: outcomes, conclusions, and perspectives by M. Sh. Khubutia, I. V. Dmitriev, A. G. Balkarov, Yu. A. Anisimov, N. V. Shmarina, N. V. Zagorodnikova, N. V. Borovkova, M. G. Minina, D. V. Lonshakov, V. O. Aleksandrova, V. Smirnova, A. U. Rustambek

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