Effect of using home-based dynamic intermittent pneumatic compression therapy during periods of physical activity on functional and vascular health outcomes in chronic stroke: A ra... by James Faulkner, Eloise Paine, Nick Hudson, Scott Hannah, Amy Dennis-Jones, Louis Martinelli, Helen Hobbs

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Thirty-one stroke survivors (64.3 ± 14.3y; 4.3 ± 2.7y since stroke) completed pre- and post-intervention assessments of functional capacity (six-minute walk test [6MWT], timed-up-and-go, 10m walk test), vascular health (pulse wave analysis, carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity), and physical activity. …”
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Sequential nanoparticle therapy targeting neutrophil hyperactivation to prevent neutrophil-induced pulmonary fibrosis by Hye-Jin Lee, Na Kyeong Lee, Jisun Kim, Jungbum Kim, Donghyuk Seo, Ha Eun Shin, Jongsu Kim, June Hong Ahn, Se-Na Kim, Hong Sook Kim, Juwon Park, Wooram Park, Kyung Soo Hong, Chun Gwon Park, Wonhwa Lee

“…Notably, treatment with the nanoparticles led to substantial improvements in pulmonary function. In neutrophils isolated from COVID-19 patients, the combined nanoparticle therapy reduced circulating cell-free DNA, NET, NE, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels, while enhancing neutrophil viability and reducing inflammatory responses. …”
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Shortening duration of untreated illness in young people with first episode eating disorders: protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a smartphone friendly multi-m... by Luiza Grycuk, Dina Monssen, Molly R. Davies, Helen Sharpe, Karina L. Allen, Vibhore Prasad, Rachel Potterton, Priya Popat, Victoria A. Mountford, Sheryllin McNeil, Vanessa Lawrence, Nina Grant, Kimberley A. Goldsmith, Danielle Glennon, Sarah Byford, Amy Brown, Ulrike Schmidt

“…Online assessments will be carried out at baseline, end of intervention and follow-up (weeks 0, 4 and 12 post-randomisation, respectively). Outcomes will include motivation and readiness to change, attitudes and intentions towards help-seeking, ED symptoms, mood and social functioning, and health-related quality of life. …”
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Acute beneficial effects of a functional energy shot on cognitive performance and mood states during cognitively demanding task performance: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-con... by Olivia K. O’Shea, Olivia K. O’Shea, Nathan Lawley, Anna Azzopardi, Allison Gutkowski, Michelle Murphy Niedziela, Rachel Horn, David O. Kennedy, Jason Adamson

“…The functional energy shot contained caffeine, ginseng, vitamins and taurine, while the placebo shot was matched for flavor but did not contain these additional ingredients.ResultsUse of the functional energy shot was associated with significant improvements over placebo in cognitive performance, as measured by the Cognitive Demand Battery, with enhanced global performance, task-specific accuracy and speed across repeated assessments. …”
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Effectiveness of an intelligent weight-bearing rehabilitation robot in enhancing recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by Yating Wen, Xinhong Wang, Yi Mao, Xiaolu Sun, Na Xu, Xiaoqing Han

“…The intervention effects of both groups were compared.ResultsThe intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in knee joint function post-surgery compared to the control group. …”
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Instantaneous EEG Signal Analysis Based on Empirical Mode Decomposition Applied to Burst-Suppression in Propofol Anaesthesia by G. Sobolova, M. S. Fabus, M. Fischer, M. Drobny, B. Drobna-Saniova

“…Due to the complexity of the brain's physiological structures and its rhythmic oscillations, analysis of EEG often utilises spectral analysis methods.Aim: to improve clinical monitoring of neurophysiological signals and to further explain basic principles of functional mechanisms in the brain during anaesthesia.Material and methods. …”
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Combining transcranial direct current stimulation and robotic-assisted training to address upper extremity deficits in acute disseminated encephalomyelitis: a case report by Maureen Ahiatsi, Matthieu Vincenot, Christian Bocti, Guillaume Léonard, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…The results demonstrated clinical benefits post- intervention, with an improvement in range of motion and affected arm motor function, fatigue, and quality of life of the patient. …”
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Identification of an immunological signature of long COVID syndrome by Gisella Guerrera, Manolo Sambucci, Eleonora Timperi, Mario Picozza, Andrea Misiti, Andrea Misiti, Roberta Placido, Silvia Corbisiero, Silvia D’Orso, Andrea Termine, Carlo Fabrizio, Francesca Gargano, Sharon Eleuteri, Luisa Marchioni, Veronica Bordoni, Luigi Coppola, Marco Iannetta, Chiara Agrati, Giovanna Borsellino, Luca Battistini

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Randomised active controlled trial examining effects of aerobic exercise, cognitive and music interventions on depression, balance and mobility in schizophrenia by Razieh Khanmohammadi, Hasan Mirali, Hasan Mohammadzadeh, Safiye Ebrahimi, Ina Shaw, Brandon S. Shaw

“…A&CG yielded greater benefits than other single or dual-modality groups, while the multimodal ACMG group demonstrated the most substantial improvements across all measures. These findings highlight the practical value of incorporating multimodal interventions into standard care to improve both mental health and physical function, offering a scalable, cost-effective approach to addressing the diverse needs of this population of patients with schizophrenia and severe depression. …”
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Role of eperisone as an oral analgesic adjunct after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by Cheryl Gatot, Wen Qiang Lee, Brjan Kaiji Betzler, Yao Kang Shuy, Denny Lie Tijauw Tjoen

“…Conclusion: Addition of muscle relaxants such as Eperisone to post-operative analgesia regime did not significantly lead to improvement of pain scores or early functional outcome, in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. …”
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Effect of High Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Depression after Cerebral Infarction by JIANG Linlin, NIU Lingchuan, WANG Yule, YANG Baotong, LI Hao, LI Jiani

“…There were no significant differences in MBI score and occurrence of adverse events between the two groups (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).ConclusionHigh frequency rTMS can effectively improve the depressive state and cognitive function of patients with post-stroke depression, which is worthy of clinical application.…”
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Effectiveness of Electrical Muscle Elongation and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Programs on Muscle Flexibility and Stiffness in Young Adults with Functional Hamstring D... by Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez, Rocío Fortún-Rabadán, Beatriz Carpallo-Porcar, Paula Cordova-Alegre, Luis Espejo-Antúnez, María Ortiz-Lucas

“…Within-groups differences indicated higher improvements in the EME group. Conclusions: This study suggests that EME may offer greater benefits than PNF stretching in young adults with functional hamstring disorder.…”
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Effect of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation and Nordic Walking on Arm Swing and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Parkinson’s Patients: A Quasi-experimental Study by Nivruti Khanna, Kalidasan Varathan

“…After obtaining informed consent, participants were randomly divided into two groups, groups A and B, each consisting of 15 subjects, with interventions provided for five days each week over three weeks. The pre- and post-treatment evaluation included a 3D analysis using Kinovea and the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). …”
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Persistent cognitive deficits in ACL-injured athletes despite of rehabilitation: an observational longitudinal study by Jesús Jiménez-Martínez, Jesús Jiménez-Martínez, Francisco Alarcón-López, Luis Javier Chirosa-Ríos, Luis Javier Chirosa-Ríos, Alejandro Gutiérrez-Capote, Alejandro Gutiérrez-Capote, David Cárdenas-Vélez, David Cárdenas-Vélez

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Endotheliumprotectiv and antihypoxic properties of quercetin in elderly patients with metabolic syndrome by O. V. Korkushko, I. A. Antoniuk-Shcheglova, S. S. Naskalova, O. V. Bondarenko, O. M. Hryb, V. B. Shatylo, N. M. Koshel

“…Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of course quercetin in improving functional state of the microvascular endothelium and to determine the possibility of using quercetin to increase body resistance to hypoxia in the elderly. …”
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A randomized trial of adapted versus standard versions of the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction implemented via facilitation and delivered by communi... by Allison G. Harvey, Emma R. Agnew, Rafael Esteva Hache, Julia M. Spencer, Marlen Diaz, Estephania Ovalle Patino, Anne Milner, Lu Dong, Amy M. Kilbourne, Daniel J. Buysse, Catherine A. Callaway, Laurel D. Sarfan

“…Results TSC (combining Adapted and Standard), relative to UC-DT before delayed treatment with TSC, was associated with improvement from pre- to post-treatment in sleep disturbance (b = -10.91, p < 0.001, d = -1.52), sleep-related impairment (b = -9.52, p < 0.001, d = -1.06), sleep health composite (b = 1.63, p < 0.001, d = 0.95), psychiatric symptoms (b = -6.72, p < 0.001, d = -0.52), and overall functional impairment (b = -5.12, p < 0.001, d = -0.71). …”
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The Physiological and Biochemical Mechanisms Bioprimed by Spermosphere Microorganisms on <i>Ormosia henryi</i> Seeds by Meng Ge, Xiaoli Wei, Yongming Fan, Yan Wu, Mei Fan, Xueqing Tian

“…Notably, spermosphere-derived functional bacteria isolated from native spermosphere soil demonstrate superior colonization capacity and sustained bioactivity. …”
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The promoting effects of digital targeted cognitive training in medication treatment for children with ADHD: a randomized controlled trial by Chen Dang, Yu Zhu, Xiangsheng Luo, Lu Liu, Yuan Feng, Guisen Wu, Shaogen Zhong, Xin Wang, Jianzhao Zhang, Yike Zhu, Siqi Liu, Ziqi Liu, Li Qin, Xiaohui Ma, Yufeng Wang, Xiaoyi Wang, Jian Yang, Changming Wang, Li Sun

“…Abstract Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder often managed with medication. Improving cognitive functions alongside medication treatment is crucial for better outcomes. …”
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Effects of pain neuroscience education combined with neuromuscular exercises on pain, functional disability and psychological factors in chronic low back pain: A study protocol for... by Ehsan Alvani, Bahram Sheikhi, Amir Letafatkar, Giacomo Rossettini

“…This study will investigate whether PNE combined with an NMS program improves pain, functional and psychological outcomes more than NMS alone in patients with CLBP.…”
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Low fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet improves symptoms in adults suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to sta... by Péter Varjú, Nelli Farkas, Péter Hegyi, András Garami, Imre Szabó, Anita Illés, Margit Solymár, Áron Vincze, Márta Balaskó, Gabriella Pár, Judit Bajor, Ákos Szűcs, Orsolya Huszár, Dániel Pécsi, József Czimmer

“…<h4>Background</h4>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional digestive tract disorders, e.g. functional bloating, carbohydrate maldigestion and intolerances, are very common disorders frequently causing significant symptoms that challenge health care systems. …”
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