Technology-Enabled Cognitive Strategy Intervention for Secondary Stroke Prevention: A Feasibility Study by Timothy Dionne, Jessica D. Richardson, Davin Quinn, Karen Luo, Suzanne Perea Burns

“…Objective: To examine the feasibility, safety, acceptability, and suitability of a virtually-delivered vascular risk reduction intervention that integrates tailored cognitive strategy training for people with executive function (EF) impairments post-stroke. Methods: This case series included eight participants who completed up to ten virtual sessions focused on vascular risk reduction and metacognitive strategy training. …”
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The Effects of Noxious Electrical Stimulation and Eccentric Exercise on Mechanical and Thermal Pain Sensitivity in Recreational Runners with Achilles Tendinopathy by Scott K. Stackhouse, Brian J. Eckenrode, Kathleen C. Madara

“… # Methods Sixteen participants with chronic Achilles tendinopathy completed the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles scale (VISA-A) and quantitative sensory tests (pressure pain threshold, heat temporal summation, and heat pain threshold) at baseline, one week, seven weeks, and then at a one month post intervention follow-up. …”
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Isolated lymphoma of the choroid plexus: a case report by Ali Msheik, Ayman Mawassi, Zeinab Al Mokdad

“…Treatment with intravenous methotrexate, intrathecal cytarabine, rituximab, and radiotherapy led to gradual neurological improvement. Treatment strategies, aligned with PCNSL standards, include intravenous methotrexate, intrathecal cytarabine, rituximab, and radiotherapy, leading to gradual neurological improvement post-treatment. …”
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Serial changes in patient-reported outcome measures and satisfaction rate during long-term follow-up after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jisu Park, Moon Jong Chang, Tae Woo Kim, Darryl D. D’Lima, Hyunkwon Kim, Hyuk-Soo Han

“…The inclusion criteria were TKA as the primary procedure, a final post-operative follow-up period of at least seven years and reporting of PROMs data. …”
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Ginkgo ketone ester tablets for the treatment of cognitive impairment associated with chemotherapy for breast cancer - a prospective cohort study by Jiajing Chen, Lixin Chen, Kexin Jiang, Dandan Wang, Chunyu Wu, Yuenong Qin, Sheng Liu

“…Treatment compliance reached 89% with no serious adverse events reported.ConclusionGBE demonstrates significant promise as a neuroprotective intervention for CRCI management, with substantial improvements in cognitive function and oxidative stress biomarkers. …”
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A randomized controlled trial of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (A-tDCS) and olfactory training in persistent COVID-19 anosmia by Lucilla Vestito, Marta Ponzano, Laura Mori, Carlo Trompetto, Fabio Bandini, Riccardo Canta, Anna De Giovanni, Simone Strano, Andrea Pagani

“…The significant smell improvement was sustained at both follow-up assessments. …”
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Comparison of Spencer muscle energy technique and conventional physiotherapy on pain and disability in shoulder adhesive capsulitis: a quasi-experimental study by Aisha Amin, Ramsha Malik, Sajjan Iqbal Memon, Zainab Zafar Awan, Faiza Almas, Rabia Talab Hussain, Qurat-ul-ain Zahra

“…The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Spencer muscle energy technique (SMET) in reducing pain and improving functional disability in patients diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis. …”
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Effectiveness of a Family-Based Self-Management Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes Patients Receiving Family Doctor Contract Services: A Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial by Lan Zhu, Jing Wang, Zhigang Pan, Wei Zhang, Jing Tang, Hua Yan, Fulai Shen, Yi Shen

“…The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in family support, family function, diabetes knowledge, and self-efficacy. …”
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Cardiac protection of wogonin in mice with pulmonary fibrosis by regulating Sirt1/ γ-H2AX pathway by Libo Wang, Libo Wang, Fei Lin, Runran Miao, Tianhao Zhao, Yuan Liu, Lin Yang, Min Zhang, Min Zhang

“…Starting on day 8 post-BLM treatment, wogonin (50 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally administered every 2 days for 2 weeks. …”
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Framework Proposal: A Semantic Feature Analysis of Kennings to Support Their Role in Aiding Word Retrieval in Oral Old English Poetry by Mihaela Buzec

“…The framework for analysing this type of word formation is based on semantic feature analysis, which is a protocol used in the therapy of aphasia and anomia to improve word retrieval in post-stroke patients. Beyond this analysis, this paper will argue for the importance of considering alternate, novel techniques and methodologies for the study of Old English and for the diachronic study of language altogether, hoping to help bridge the gap between different areas of research.…”

Effect of Body Mechanics Training Program on Low Back Pain and Disability among Patients with Lumbar Disc Prolapse by Rawia A. Ibrahim, Wataneya K. Atya

“…Also, 75% of the study group had mild pain, and 58% of the control group had moderate pain post-program implementation, with statistically significant differences between the study and control group post-program, where p=0.000. …”
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Defatted hickory meal hydrolysate’s impact on memory impairment induced by D-galactose in mice by Fanping Qin, Ruiling Liu, Qi Kong, Hangjun Chen, Xiangjun Fang, Huizhi Chen, Weijie Wu, Haiyan Gao

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Astrocyte-mediated inflammatory responses in traumatic brain injury: mechanisms and potential interventions by Haifeng Zhang, Haifeng Zhang, Xian Zhang, Xian Zhang, Yan Chai, Yuhua Wang, Yuhua Wang, Jianning Zhang, Jianning Zhang, Xin Chen, Xin Chen

“…Finally, we explore the feasibility of pharmacologically assessing astrocyte activity post-TBI as a biomarker for predicting acute-phase neuroinflammatory changes.…”
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Effects of Auditory Frequency Stimulation on Balance and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Case‐Control Study by Ruijin Chen, Lihua Jin, Jin Song, Juchuan Dong, Yongmei Li

“…However, the Barthel index (BI) and Beck depression inventory scores (BDIS) in the BBS group exhibited significantly greater improvements than those in the control group. Correlation analyses indicated that changes in balance‐related scores within the BBS group were associated with improvements in lower‐limb function, mood, and activities of daily living. …”
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Interhemispheric Plasticity following Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation in Chronic Poststroke Aphasia by Joseph C. Griffis, Rodolphe Nenert, Jane B. Allendorfer, Jerzy P. Szaflarski

“…Behavioral correlations revealed a negative relationship between changes in right IFG activation and improvements in fluency. While anatomical analyses did not reveal statistically significant changes in grey matter volume, the fMRI results provide evidence for changes in right and left IFG function after iTBS. …”
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EXPERIENCE OF ORNITHINE ASPARTATE (HEPA-MERZ) AND PROBIOTICS BIOFLORUM FORTE IN THE TREATMENT OF NON-SEVERE FORMS OF ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE by L. Yu. Ilchenko, L. I. Melnikova, M. V. Zhuravleva

“…Results: all three treatment regimens have demonstrated therapeutic  efficacy: clinical improvement, recovery of liver function and results in cognitive function. …”
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Long-Term Changes in Physical Activity Following a One-Year Home-Based Physical Activity Counseling Program in Older Adults with Multiple Morbidities by Katherine S. Hall, Richard Sloane, Carl F. Pieper, Matthew J. Peterson, Gail M. Crowley, Patricia A. Cowper, Eleanor S. McConnell, Hayden B. Bosworth, Carola C. Ekelund, Miriam C. Morey

“…Analysis of the three post-intervention PA trajectories demonstrated that the maintenance group actually reflected a group of nonresponders to the intervention who had more comorbidities, lower self-efficacy, and worse physical function than the improvers or decliners. …”
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Rehabilitation Guidelines for Use Following a Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO): A North American Based Delphi Consensus by Ashley E. Disantis, Ethan Ruh, RobRoy Martin, Keelan Enseki, Michael McClincy

“…Post-operative rehabilitation following a PAO plays an important role in helping patients return to their prior level of function and reduce the impact of strength deficits that may persist. …”
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Intraventricular continuous BDNF administration ameliorates neuroinflammation and enhances neurogenesis against rodent intracerebral hemorrhage model by Ting-Chun Lin, Masahito Kawabori, Erika Yoshie, Yo Nakahara, Li-Kai Tsai, Miki Fujimura

“…It also reduced the neuroinflammation 14 days post-ICH. Additionally, BDNF treatment demonstrated a favorable neurological function at 14 days post-ICH.ConclusionIntraventricular administration of BDNF demonstrated favorable recovery after ICH by reducing inflammation and enhancing neurogenesis.…”
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Immediate Effects of Uphill Treadmill Walking Exercise on Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion and Torque in Patients With Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion by Sejong Park, Yixin Wang, Beom-Seop Kim, Hye-Seon Jeon

“…Uphill treadmill walking exercise (UTWE) has the potential to improve ankle mobility and function. Objects: This study aimed to examine the immediate effects of a 15° UTWE on DF ROM and torque generation in patients with limited DF. …”