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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Improved functional outcomes and cost benefits of door-to-needle time under 30 min in acute ischemic stroke: an observational study by Jia Dong James Wang, Ying-Qiu Dong, Joshua Y. P. Yeo, Kevin Soon Hwee Teo, Shiyang Ng, Mingxue Jing, Bernard P. L. Chan, Leonard L. L. Yeo, Magdalene L. J. Chia, Louis Widjaja, Lily Y. H. Wong, Pamela Lim, Shikha Kumari, Diarmuid Murphy, Hock-Luen Teoh, Benjamin Y. Q. Tan

“…Multivariate linear and logistic regressions were performed to evaluate impact of DTN time on functional and financial outcomes, including modified Rankin's Score (mRS) at 3-months post-AIS, length-of-stay (LoS), total hospitalization cost, symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) and inpatient mortality.Results1,146 patients (62.0% male) with mean age of 68.6 years were included. …”
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Feasibility of post-stroke hand rehabilitation supported by a soft robotic hand orthosis in-clinic and at-home by Natalie Tanczak, Tegan Kate Plunkett, Sijie Lin, Lorena Kuenzler, Megan Lau, Wee Keong Christopher Kuah, Chwee Yin Ng, Roger Gassert, Karen Chua, Olivier Lambercy

“…Upper limb impairments are common post-stroke, with nearly half of those initially affected continuing to live with long-term functional limitations, impacting their independence and quality of life. …”
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Medication safety analysis of elderly inpatients based on improved functional resonance analysis method (FRAM): a mixed methods study by Jing Yang, Xuwen Yin, Yue Xu, Zejuan Gu, Tingru Li, Yanhong Yan, Qiaoling Jiang, Ting Lu, Yangyang Fu, Yan Yu, Zhongyan Hou

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Beyond auditory sensitivity: cognitive and linguistic influences on clinical performance in post-lingual adult cochlear implant users by Nadine Buczak, Nadine Buczak, Eugen Kludt, Eugen Kludt, Thomas Lenarz, Thomas Lenarz, Andreas Büchner, Andreas Büchner

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Step up to triple therapy versus switch to dual bronchodilator therapy in patients with COPD on an inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist: post-hoc analyses of KRONOS by Dave Singh, Mona Bafadhel, Niki Arya, Jonathan Marshall, Himanshu Parikh, Dobrawa Kisielewicz, Charlotta Movitz, Karin Bowen, Mehul Patel

“…Conclusions People with symptomatic COPD and no recent exacerbation history previously on ICS/LABA had reduced exacerbation risk after escalating to ICS/LAMA/LABA versus switching to LAMA/LABA, and improved lung function versus staying on ICS/LABA. …”
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Influence of TIPS on laboratory and cardiac parameters in patients with Budd-Chiari Syndrome by Enaam Ali Al Mowafy, Mohamed Saber Hafez, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Ahmed Elganzory, Ethar Mokhtar Badran, Zeinab M. Hefny

“…Conclusion TIPS improved renal and hepatic function parameters. With respect to cardiac function, although changes in LAVI, E-velocity and GLS were mild and remained within the normal range but 6-month changes of GLS were positive showing an improvement by TIPS. …”
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Atypical progression of delayed encephalopathy post-carbon monoxide poisoning with fluctuating psychotic symptoms: a case report by Yunhan Lin, Yunhan Lin, Yan Shao, Yan Shao, Xinyu Sun, Xinyu Sun

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An innovation scalp acupuncture prescription for post-stroke aphasia: A neuroimaging-based validation study by Minjie Xu, Binlong Zhang, Yuhang Chen, Qingsu Zhang, Zhongjian Tan, Yanli Li, Qiao Kong, LeYi Zhang, Junyi He, Haifang Wang, Wei Xie, Ying Gao, Jingling Chang

“…In phase Ⅰ, three pipelines, including lesion mapping, meta-analysis, and resting-state functional connectivity, were integrated for identifying the potential targets. …”
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Fuzheng Huayu tablets for treating pulmonary fibrosis in post-COVID-19 patients: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Fei Jing, Fei Jing, Wei Wang, Jia Ke, Tingrong Huang, Bo Jiang, Qiwu Qiu, Jihan Huang, Songhua Zhan, Wei Zhang, Hui Wu, Wen Su, Jiawen Feng, Yuan Peng, Zhimin Zhao, Feng Xing, Chenghai Liu, Chenghai Liu, Chenghai Liu

“…Our previous studies demonstrated that Fuzheng Huayu tablet (FZHY), a traditional Chinese medicine known for its anti-liver fibrotic properties, can improve lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and attenuate bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats.PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FZHY in post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis.MethodsA multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a 24-week treatment with FZHY, combined with vitamin C and respiratory function rehabilitation, for treating pulmonary fibrosis in discharged convalescent COVID-19 patients. …”
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Metacognitive Prompts Influence 7- to 9-Year-Olds’ Executive Function at the Levels of Task Performance and Neural Processing by Colin Drexler, Philip David Zelazo

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Response to Training in Emotion Recognition Function for Mild TBI/PTSD Survivors: Pilot Study by J. Kay Waid-Ebbs, Kristen Lewandowski, Yi Zhang, Samantha Graham, Janis J. Daly

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Controls on Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity in a Degrading Permafrost Peatland Complex by Richard E. Fewster, Paul J. Morris, Graeme T. Swindles, Andy J. Baird, T. Edward Turner, Ruza F. Ivanovic

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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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Linking Cerebral Oximetry to Outcomes of Reperfusion Therapy in Ischemic Stroke: a Post-Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial by A. R. Avidzba, V. A. Saskin, A. M. Nikonov, A. Hussain, M. Y. Kirov

“…Systemic thrombolysis in ischemic stroke is associated with improved cerebral oxygenation. An IHD in cerebral oxygenation of less than 4 % serves as an independent predictor of favorable functional recovery in ischemic stroke patients but does not correlate with reduced mortality.…”
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Nonlinear Vibration and Post-Buckling Behaviors of Metal and FGM Pipes Transporting Heavy Crude Oil by Kamran Foroutan, Farshid Torabi, Arth Pradeep Patel

“…Functionally graded materials (FGMs) have the potential to revolutionize the oil and gas transportation sector, due to their increased strengths and efficiencies as pipelines. …”
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Assessment of Visual Function in Patients Undergoing Prone Positioning for COVID-19-Related ARDS: A Qualitative Observational Study by Iacopo Cappellini, Elena Schirru, Laura Vannucci, Federico Scandagli, Vittorio Pavoni

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Characterizing sexual function in patients with generalized anxiety disorder: a pooled analysis of three vilazodone studies by Clayton A, Durgam S, Tang X, Chen C, Ruth A, Gommoll C

“…Since sexual dysfunction (SD) is not well characterized in GAD, a post hoc analysis of these trials was conducted to evaluate the effects of vilazodone on sexual functioning in GAD patients. …”
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Post-Transplant Liver Monitoring Utilizing Integrated Surface-Enhanced Raman and AI in Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Animal Model by Lee S, Kwon H, Oh J, Kim KR, Hwang J, Kang S, Lee K, Namgoong JM, Kim JK

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Efficacy in Improving Clinical, Neuropsychological, and Quality of Life in Women Victims of Violence by Alexandra Yakeline Meneses Meneses, Sol Fernández-Gonzalo, Mercè Jodar Vicente

“…Results: Compared with the group of women treated with NET, the group of women who received EMDR therapy, exposed to physical, psychological, and sexual violence, achieved a greater decrease in anxiety (p = 0.001), depression (p = 0.001), and post-traumatic symptoms (p = 0.002). Additionally, there was an increase in the quality of life index (p = 0.001), performance in working memory (p = 0.000), and executive functioning tests (p = 0.000), compared with NET. …”
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