Research on Current Situation and Countermeasure of Chinese Primary Care Physicians' Community Rehabilitation Service Ability by LIAN Lu, WANG Di, CHEN Jiaying, LIU Wu

“…The rate of basic doctors in TCM post possessing TCM health care guidance and TCM physiotherapy ability was higher than that in clinical post and other post (P<0.016), and the rate of clinical post possessing was higher than that in other post (P<0.016). …”
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Cognitive and emotional benefits of individual reminiscence therapy in elderly stroke survivors: study protocol for a randomized controlled study by Shan Wang, Miaomiao Hu, Yehua Xue, Yeping Chen, Kunpeng Li, Lu Dong, Libing Liang, Jieting Jiang, Xuemin Li, Caiqin Wu

“…Abstract Background Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) and depression affect over 60% of elderly stroke survivors, severely impairing functional recovery and quality of life. …”
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Implementing psychosocial guidelines into specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation services to strengthen person-centred health care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Candice McBain, Candice McBain, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Ilaria Pozzato, Ilaria Pozzato, Mohit Arora, Mohit Arora, Daniel Myles, Daniel Myles, John Bourke, John Bourke, Yvonne Tran, Ian D. Cameron, Ian D. Cameron, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig

“…BackgroundSpinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe neurological disorder resulting in loss of movement and altered sensation with lifelong impacts on health, function, and social integration. Multidisciplinary SCI rehabilitation primarily focuses on enhancing function and independence while simultaneously managing secondary health conditions and providing psychosocial support. …”
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Single-step primary open-angle glaucoma and complicated cataract surgery using modified technique of stainless steel Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation by I. L Bessonov, J. A. Gusev, V. N. Trubilin, S. M. Makkaeva

“…Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation using improved technique (i.e., with additional collagen glaucoma drainage implantation and posterior scleral implantation) was performed.Results: Following phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation using modified technique, IOP was decreased by 43 % in a month and remains stable in a year while visual acuity improved almost 5 times in a year.Conclusion: Phacoemulsification with Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation using modified technique provides adequate IOP reduction and highest possible functional results in early and late post-op period.…”
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Experiences of support to return to work after stroke: longitudinal case studies from RETAKE trial by Diane Trusson, Katie Powers, Kathryn Radford, Audrey Bowen, Kristelle Craven, Jain Holmes, Rebecca Lindley, Christopher McKevitt, Julie Phillips, Ellen Thompson, Caroline Watkins, David J Clarke

“…RETurn to work After stroKE aimed to establish whether Early Stroke Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation plus usual care improves the likelihood of return to work at 12 months post stroke compared to usual care alone. …”
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Machinability and Geometric Evaluation of FFF-Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber Composites in CNC Turning Operations by Sergio Martín-Béjar, Fermín Bañón-García, Carolina Bermudo Gamboa, Lorenzo Sevilla Hurtado

“…These findings support the use of machining operations as a viable and efficient post-processing method for improving the functionality of polymer-based components produced by additive manufacturing.…”
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The impact of collaborative pain management by healthcare providers on sleep quality and self-efficacy in perioperative lumbar surgery patients by Jucai Li, Yanli Song, Yixin Zhao, Dan Su, Meina Li, Shu’e Zhao

“…Surgical parameters, pain levels at different time points, as well as pre- and post-intervention pain levels, sleep quality, self-efficacy, lumbar function, patients’ satisfaction, and psychological status were compared between the two groups. …”
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Effect of modified subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block on perioperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing gynecologic endoscopic surgery by Chunchao Peng, Guohui Fu, Jingping Chai, Jide A, Wenhui Guang

“…The administration of perioperative opioids (including intraoperative remifentanil dosage and postoperative opioid dosage) as well as propofol was systematically recorded during the follow-up period; VAS scores were recorded both at dynamic and static at 2 hours, 6 hours,–24 hours, and 48 hours post-intervention; The number of effective analgesic pump activations within–48 hours post-operation was recorded. …”
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Neuroprotective Potential of Lithium Chloride in a Model of Traumatic Brain Injury by Denis T. Sharikadze, Mikhail V. Gabitov, Ivan V. Redkin, Artem N. Kuzovlev, Viktor V. Moroz

“…Lithium chloride at doses of 21 mg/kg and 63 mg/kg has neuroprotective properties, significantly reduces brain lesion volume (as confirmed by MRI), alleviates neurological deficits, and thereby improves cognitive function in animals after OTBI.…”
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Investigating the differential microRNAs expression in young and aged Drosophila melanogaster following Flock House Virus infection by Amber Thibeaux, Max Yang Lu, Marshall Martin, Michael Rodwell, Victoria Faber, Lakbira Sheffield, Janna L. Fierst, Stanislava Chtarbanova

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs ~ 19–22 nt long that post-transcriptionally regulate their mRNA targets. …”
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A Cross-over Pilot Study on the Effects of Classical Guitar Instruction on Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in People with Parkinson’s Disease by Christopher Adams, Greg Fulton

“…Objective: To determine if a six-week group classical guitar instruction program improved motor function, mood, and quality of life for PwPD in comparison to a six-week group exercise program in a non-randomized cross-over pilot study. …”
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Pharmacological or genetic inhibition of LTCC promotes cardiomyocyte proliferation through inhibition of calcineurin activity by Lynn A. C. Devilée, Abou bakr M. Salama, Jessica M. Miller, Janice D. Reid, Qinghui Ou, Nourhan M. Baraka, Kamal Abou Farraj, Madiha Jamal, Yibing Nong, Todd K. Rosengart, Douglas Andres, Jonathan Satin, Tamer M. A. Mohamed, James E. Hudson, Riham R. E. Abouleisa

“…Moreover, ectopic expression of RRAD/CDK4/CCND in combination induced CM proliferation in vitro and in vivo, improved cardiac function and reduced scar size post-myocardial infarction.…”
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Compensation of Speckle Noise in 2D Images from Triangulation Laser Profile Sensors Using Local Column Median Vectors with an Application in a Quality Control System by Paweł Rotter, Dawid Knapik, Maciej Klemiato, Maciej Rosół, Grzegorz Putynkowski

“…The main function of triangulation-based laser profile sensors—also referred to as laser profilometers or profilers—is the three-dimensional scanning of moving objects using laser triangulation. …”
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Study of fluoroscopic landmarks in IVUS guided zero contrast PCI - A single centre experience by Uday B. Khanolkar, Pankaj Banotra, Bijay Kumar Mahala, Nitin Kumar Hegde, Blessvin Jino, Devi Prasad Shetty, Parin Chandrakant Sangoi

“…Fluoroscopic landmarks such as side-branch wiring (71.1%),floating wire in aorta (22.2 %), calcifications (21.1%), bony landmarks such as ribs or vertebrae (45.5%) and Sternal wires/clips (6.6%) were used in addition to IVUS to enable more accurate placement of stent.Technical and procedural success were achieved in 91.1% and 97.2% of patients.One patient died in hospital due to non-cardiac cause and one patient required hemodialysis.Post procedure at 48 hrs, there was no deterioration of renal function.On 3 months followup, there was no significant major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). …”
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Proteomic profile of skin mucus from Cyprinus carpio against Escherichia Coli by Abdul Wahab Khan, Shandana Ali, Waheed Ullah, Farman Ullah Dawar

“…A total of 2882 comparable proteins (DEPs) at 48 h post-infection were identified by LC-MS/MS (Tandem mass-based Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry). …”
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Effect of 14-Week Supplementation of Highly Purified Policosanol (Raydel^®) and a Sugar Cane Extract Powder (SCEP) on Dyslipidemia and Oxidative Variables in Hyperlipidem... by Kyung-Hyun Cho, Ashutosh Bahuguna, Sang Hyuk Lee, Ji-Eun Kim, Yunki Lee, Cheolmin Jeon

“…Similarly, PCO supplementation significantly improved the blood glucose level, hepatic function biomarkers, and oxidative-antioxidant balance disturbed by HCD. …”
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Endovascular Occlusion of a Renal Arteriovenous Fistula with Renal Vein Aneurysm Formation for Rupture Prevention by Yae Hyun Rhee, Lucas Busch, Roberto Sansone, Neslihan Ertas, Nikolaos Floros, Hubert Schelzig, Joscha Mulorz, Markus Udo Wagenhäuser

“…A 59-year-old female suffering from a post-traumatic RAVF presented with tachycardia and increased cardiac output (CO). …”
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Deep Infrapatellar Bursitis: An Unusual Cause of Chronic Anterior Knee Pain by Shivkanta Sangram Bamne, Suresh Vasant Phatak, Avinash Parashuram Dhok, Adnan Ilyas

“…Early diagnosis and management of this condition can potentially prevent chronic knee pain and improve function and quality of life.…”
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A Case of Conservative Physiotherapy Management of Inferior Shoulder Dislocation: Enhancing Quality of Life, Sleep, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Pain Alleviation by Bhawana Mangla, Bhawna Sharma, Jyoti Yadav

“…A four-month physiotherapy programme designed for pain management, muscle strengthening, scapular stabilisation, and functional recovery resulted in significant improvements, with complete pain relief, improved strength (MMT 4/5), full ROM recovery, and marked functional independence (SPADI and DASH scores reduced from 93% and 95% at the beginning to 40% and 32.5%, respectively, post-treatment, corresponding to a percentage reduction of 57% and 66%, respectively). …”
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Point of Care Ultrasound Guided Management of Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Case Series by Matthew Bush, Jon Umlauf, Bryan Pickens

“…The observations from this case series suggest that functional bracing strategies focused on ligamentous protection to promote healing and reduce re-injury rates does not delay improvement in functional outcomes…”
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