Fractional Factorial Design and Desirability Function-Based Approach in Spice Paprika Processing Technology to Improve Extractable Colour Stability by Arnold Koncsek, Lajos Szokol, Vivien Krizsa, Hussein G. Daood, Lajos Helyes, Antal Véha, Balázs Szabó P.

“…Photochemical-accelerated shelf-life test was used for the empirically-based quality improvement. Post-harvest ripening, drying, sorting (seed content), milling and additives (paprika seed oil, tocopherol extract) were identified as important for the degradation rate of extractable colour. …”
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Gaming-Based Tele-Exercise Program to Improve Physical Function in Frail Older Adults: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Lakshmi Kannan, Upasana Sahu, Savitha Subramaniam, Neha Mehta, Tanjeev Kaur, Susan Hughes, Tanvi Bhatt

“…Such game-based protocols can be beneficial in improving physical function among community-dwelling, prefrail older adults, however, the efficacy of such training requires further investigation. …”
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Paraxanthine provides greater improvement in cognitive function than caffeine after performing a 10-km run by Choongsung Yoo, Dante Xing, Drew E. Gonzalez, Victoria Jenkins, Kay Nottingham, Broderick Dickerson, Megan Leonard, Joungbo Ko, Megan H. Lewis, Mark Faries, Wesley Kephart, Martin Purpura, Ralf Jäger, Shawn D. Wells, Kylin Liao, Ryan Sowinski, Christopher J. Rasmussen, Richard B. Kreider

“…There was no evidence that PX ingestion adversely affected ratings of side effects associated with stimulant intake or clinical blood markers.Conclusions Results provide some evidence that pre-exercise PX ingestion improves prefrontal cortex function, attenuates attentional decline, mitigates cognitive fatigue, and improves reaction time and vigilance. …”
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A seated virtual exercise program to improve cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments: a randomized controlled trial by Devina S. Kumar, Devina S. Kumar, Amy Bialek, Ayushi A. Divecha, Rachel M. Garn, Lydia E. J. Currie, Kathleen M. Friel, Kathleen M. Friel

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of a seated home-based tele-exercise regimen on cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments.MethodsIn this virtual randomized controlled trial, 63 participants with Chronic Neurological Impairments were randomized into either a synchronous group that attended live online exercise sessions via Zoom, or an asynchronous group that accessed pre-recorded exercise sessions. …”
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Logistic Service Improvement Parameters for Postal Service Providers Using Analytical Hierarchy Process and Quality Function Deployment by Nisa James, Anish K. P. Kumar, Robert Jeyakumar Nathan

“…The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) ranked these elements, while Quality Function Deployment (QFD) bridged customer expectations with service improvements. …”
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A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Approach for Post-Bariatric Weight Regain: A Pilot Study by Ilaria Ernesti, Mikiko Watanabe, Alfredo Genco

“…These results suggest that VLCKDs may be a promising non-surgical approach for managing WR post-bariatric surgery, though further studies are needed to assess long-term effects, especially on renal function.…”
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Orbital decompression improves visual function and macular blood perfusion status in patients with thyroid-related eye disease by Bingxuan Wu, Min Zhu, Feng Zhang, Jiamin Cao, Bingyu Xie, Ziyi Zhu, Wei Xiong

“…In the visual impairment group, post-operative LogMar BCVA improved significantly (p = 0.038), and W-MVD increased significantly (p = 0.008) compared to baseline. …”
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Relationship between post-stroke trunk function and brain lesion locations: A support vector regression lesion-symptom mapping study by Keita Nitto, Hiroaki Abe, Yuka Hashimoto, Yutaro Yabuki, Mayu Arai, Ryo Sato

“…Conclusion: Early post-stroke trunk control impairment was associated with lesions in the right hemisphere, which is involved in motor function, motor control, and sensory integration. …”
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Effects of dapagliflozin on heart rate variability, cardiac function, and short-term prognosis in early-onset post-myocardial infarction heart failure by Le Zhou, Mingyuan Niu, Wei Chen, Qian Hu, Yi Chen, Xiaohong Geng, Jiani Gu

“…Multivariate logistic regression model revealed that dapagliflozin use was independently associated with a reduced risk of MACE (OR = 0.265, 95% CI: 0.097–0.724, P = 0.010).ConclusionEarly administration of dapagliflozin 10 mg, in addition to standard therapy, can improve autonomic function, cardiac function, and short-term prognosis in patients with early-onset post-myocardial infarction heart failure.…”
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Grafts of hydrogel-embedded electrically stimulated subventricular stem cells into the stroke cavity improves functional recovery of mice by Andreea-Mihaela Cercel, Ianis KS Boboc, Roxana Surugiu, Thorsten R. Doeppner, Dirk M. Hermann, Bogdan Catalin, Andrei Gresita, Aurel Popa-Wagner

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Machine-Based Resistance Training Improves Functional Capacity in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Archie Kirk, James Steele, James P. Fisher

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Resistance training (RT) can improve the functional performance of older adults, maintaining independence and quality of life. …”
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Elevated adipokines and myokines are associated with fatigue in long COVID patients by Nina R. G. Visconti, Nazareth N. Rocha, Nazareth N. Rocha, Gabriela S. Nascimento, Caio V. B. Menário, Johnatas D. Silva, Camila M. Martins, Celso Caruso-Neves, Fernanda F. Cruz, Patricia R. M. Rocco, Fernanda C. Q. Mello, José R. Lapa-e-Silva

“…This study aims to identify mechanisms contributing to post-COVID-19 fatigue.MethodsThis prospective cohort study assessed clinical, laboratory, pulmonary, and cardiac parameters, as well as diaphragm ultrasound and pulmonary function, in patients with and without fatigue at least 4 months after discharge from hospitalization due to COVID-19.ResultsOf 88 patients evaluated, 34% reported new or worsening fatigue after recovering from COVID-19. …”
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Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Muscle Mass, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disease by Sinsuda Dechsupa, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, Worawat Limthongkul, Weerasak Singhatanadgige, Suvichada Assawakosri, Sittisak Honsawek

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Improving Sleep and Daytime Function with Tryptophan, Magnesium, Melissa and Lactuca Formulation: An Exploratory Study in Adults with Sleep Disturbances by Schmitt F, Weishaupt R, Katumba PKM, Vogt D, Meyer N, Feld M, Hellhammer J

“…Daytime performance indicators included a 13% reduction in sleepiness and a 23% improvement in mood (p ≤ 0.014). Executive function showed a 13% improvement (p ≤ 0.001) on computerized tests (COMPASS). …”
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Accelerated iTBS-Induced changes in resting-state functional connectivity correspond with cognitive improvement in amnestic MCI by Stephanie Aghamoosa, Sara A. Nolin, Andrew A. Chen, Kevin A. Caulfield, James Lopez, Katrina Rbeiz, Holly H. Fleischmann, Olivia Horn, Katrina Madden, Michael Antonucci, Gonzalo Revuelta, Lisa M. McTeague, Andreana Benitez

“…Conclusion: Cognitive improvement following a-iTBS in MCI may be attributable to local and network-level reconfigurations in functional connectivity. …”
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The effect of ivabradine as part of standard therapy on vascular endothelial function and cardiac electrical instability in patients with post-infarction cardiosclerosis and heart... by A. A. Abdullaev, S. N. Mammaev, A. A. Anatova, U. A. Islamova, A. M. Makhacheva

“…Ivabradine equivalently to nebivolol improves endothelial function and heart rate variability with reducing the sympathetic activity.…”
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PIABC: Point Spread Function Interpolative Aberration Correction by Chanhyeong Cho, Chanyoung Kim, Sanghoon Sull

“…Optical and sensor-level noise are distinct and hard to separate, but prior studies suggest that improving optical fidelity can suppress or mask sensor noise. …”
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Effect of Scalp-Acupuncture Treatment Combined with Speech Rehabilitation Training on Patients with Post-Stroke Aphasia Based on Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by LIN Bingbing, NI Jinglei, XIONG Xiao, HUANG Yunshi, HUANG Jia

“…ObjectiveTo explore the effect and its neurological mechanisms of scalp-acupuncture treatment combined with speech rehabilitation training on patients with post-stroke aphasia (PSA) based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsA total of 64 patients with PSA in the Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from July 2022 to September 2023 were recruited and randomly divided into control group and observation group according to random number tables generated by SAS 9.1 statistical software, with 32 cases in each group. …”
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Long-Term Symptomatic and Functional Remission with Paliperidone Palmitate 6-Monthly Treatment in Schizophrenia: A 3-Year Post-Hoc Analysis by Hamilton JM, Johnston KL, Simples Jnr J, Turkoz I, Lim L, Antunes J, Obando C, Mattingly G

“…This post-hoc analysis assessed symptomatic and functional remission rates in patients who transitioned from PP3M to PP6M (PP3M/PP6M) or continued PP6M (PP6M/PP6M) over 3 years.Methods: Adult patients with schizophrenia, clinically stable on moderate/high doses of PP1M or PP3M, were randomized to PP6M or PP3M during the 12-month double-blind (DB) phase of a phase-3, noninferiority trial (NCT03345342). …”
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Dual-functional injectable adhesive hydrogel delivering ginger-derived doxorubicin vesicles for osteosarcoma recurrence suppression and post-resection wound healing by Qiang Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Lei-Na Sun, Lei-Na Sun, Lei-Na Sun, Lei-Na Sun, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Dong-Sheng Yue, Dong-Sheng Yue, Dong-Sheng Yue, Dong-Sheng Yue, Chang-Li Wang, Chang-Li Wang, Chang-Li Wang, Chang-Li Wang, Zhen-Fa Zhang, Zhen-Fa Zhang, Zhen-Fa Zhang, Zhen-Fa Zhang

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