3‐year quality of life, functional performance, and long‐term survival after acute pulmonary embolism; A prospective study by Kasra Mehdizadeh, Sepideh Kalantari, Mahsa Mohammadi, Melody Farrashi, Raheleh Kaviani, Danial Farmani, Mona Naghshbandi, Jamal Moosavi, Bahram Mohebbi, Hooman Bakhshandeh, Hamid Reza Pouraliakbar, Stefano Barco, Frederikus A. Klok, Parham Sadeghipour

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Beyond Hemostasis: Exploring Intra-articular Tranexamic Acid’s Analgesic Effect in Post-operative Care in Total Knee Arthroplasty – Original Article by Dilbans Singh Pandher, Nitish Khosla, Pardumanjit Singh Dhaliwal

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular TXA in reducing post-operative pain and improving early recovery outcomes in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). …”
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Are Changes in Corticomotor Excitability Associated with Improved Arm Functional Performance Following a Tailored Strength Training Intervention in Chronic Stroke Survivors? by Stephania Palimeris, Yekta Ansari, Anthony Remaud, François Tremblay, Hélène Corriveau, Marie-Hélène Boudrias, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…Background/Objectives: We showed that a tailored strengthening intervention based on the size of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) elicited by transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in the affected hemisphere resulted in an improved affected arm function, regardless of stroke severity. …”
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Lateral epicondyle osteotomy results in improved radiologic and functional outcomes in severe lateral tibial plateau fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Hendrik Fahlbusch, P. Behrendt, A. Becker, C. Arras, H. Gablac, J. Frings, M. Hoffmann, M. Krause, K. H. Frosch

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Enhanced Lightweight Quantum Key Distribution Protocol for Improved Efficiency and Security by Ashutosh Bhatia, Sainath Bitragunta, Kamlesh Tiwari

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Effectiveness of a brief multicomponent intervention to improve physical activity level and functional capacity in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Synchronize+) by Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Gemma González Serra, Gemma González Serra, Noèlia Carrasco-Querol, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Nerea Bueno Hernández, Pau Bestraten del Pino, Pau Bestraten del Pino, Marta Pastor Cazalla, Marta Pastor Cazalla, Rosa Caballol Angelats, Rosa Caballol Angelats, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Elisabet Castro Blanco, Macarena Pozo Ariza, José Fernández-Sáez, José Fernández-Sáez, M. Rosa Dalmau Llorca, M. Rosa Dalmau Llorca, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Carina Aguilar Martín, Carina Aguilar Martín

“…Data were collected at baseline and 3 months post-intervention.ResultsThe IG showed positive differences at 3-month follow-up, with highly appreciably PA levels, less sedentary time, and significantly improved sleep time. …”
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A Propulsion Neuroprosthesis Improves Overground Walking in Community-Dwelling Individuals After Stroke by Dabin K. Choe, Ashlyn J. Aiello, Johanna E. Spangler, Conor J. Walsh, Louis N. Awad

“…Individualized tuning resulted in a significant 10% increase in paretic propulsion peak (Δ: 1.41 ± 1.52%BW) and an 8% increase in paretic plantarflexor power (Δ: 0.27 ± 0.23 W/kg), compared to unassisted walking. Post-session unassisted walking speed, paretic propulsion peak, and propulsion symmetry all significantly improved by 9% (0.14 ± 0.09 m/s), 28% (2.24 ± 3.00%BW), and 12% (4.5 ± 6.0%), respectively, compared to pre-session measurements. …”
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Post-stroke butyrate treatment shows sex-dependent microglial responses but does not improve outcomes in a mouse model of endothelin-1 sensory motor stroke by Ashley de Witte, Juliana Montoya Sanchez, Emerson Daniele, Jingan Chen, Yibang Fan, Pranav Khatri, Daniela Lozano Casasbuenas, Angel Zhang, Kathryn G. Todd, Maryam Faiz, Matthew Churchward

“…Previous studies have demonstrated that SCCA supplementation can improve functional recovery, with one recent study suggesting this occurs via modulation of microglial responses. …”
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Predictive Markers of Post-Stroke Cognitive Recovery and Depression in Ischemic Stroke Patients: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study by Anna Tsiakiri, Spyridon Plakias, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Aikaterini Terzoudi, Aspasia Serdari, Dimitrios Tsiptsios, Georgia Karakitsiou, Evlampia Psatha, Sofia Kitmeridou, Efstratios Karavasilis, Nikolaos Aggelousis, Konstantinos Vadikolias, Foteini Christidi

“…We included IS patients during both the acute phase and six months post-stroke and considered neuropsychological measures (screening scales, individual tests, functional cognitive scales), stroke severity and laterality, as well as functional disability measures. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing for Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients with Uterine Fibroids After High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment by Liu Y, Jin W, Wang K, Chang Z, Zhang L

“…The secondary finding is that the implementation of traditional Chinese medicine nursing programs can alleviate the negative emotions of such patients and improve clinical nursing satisfaction, which is worthy of clinical promotion.Keywords: traditional Chinese medicine nursing program, HIFU treatment, gastrointestinal function, post-HIFU treatment…”
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Biochar’s Adsorption of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Probiotics <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> and <i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> and Its Impact on Bacterial Growth Post I... by Serena Reggi, Sara Frazzini, Eleonora Fusi, Marianna Guagliano, Cinzia Cristiani, Elisabetta Onelli, Alessandra Moscatelli, Luciana Rossi

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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of non-invasive neuromodulation technologies and botulinum toxin injections for post-stroke spasticity and motor function: a network meta-ana... by Jiapeng Huang, Chuncha Bao, Yin Chen, Wenyi Zhu, Kexin Zhang, Chunlong Liu, Chunzhi Tang

“…Summary: Background: Non-invasive neuromodulation is a promising approach for improving spasticity and motor function after stroke. …”
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Effects of immersive virtual reality training on the adaptive skills of children and adolescents with high functioning autism spectrum disorder: a mixed-methods pre-post study by Wenjie Yan, Tianyu Zhai, Yan Li, Jing Chen, Zhixin Sun, Yuxiong Lin, Xiyan Zhang, Yasong Du

“…Qualitative feedback indicated improvements in social interaction, emotional regulation, repetitive behaviors, attention, and daily living skills.ConclusionThis pilot study supports IVR training as a feasible and potentially effective training method for improving adaptive skills in children and adolescents with high functioning ASD.…”
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The Role of the Six-Minute Walk Test in the Functional Evaluation of the Efficacy of Rehabilitation Programs After COVID-19 by Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Lucian Bobocea, Iuliana David, Claudia-Camelia Burcea, Corina Sporea

“…The 6MWT was successfully completed by 32 out of 33 patients (96.96%), with performance improvements ranging from 3% to 60% among patients. Statistical differences were also observed between the groups, suggesting that the 6MWT is a sensitive, objective, and valuable tool for functional assessment of post-COVID rehabilitation, supporting the potential benefits of HILT in enhancing functional recovery.…”
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Six Minute Walk Test in Covid 19 Recovery Patients by Seyed Dariush Azizi, Alireza Khoshrou, Kianmehr Rastgoo, Fariba Rezaeetalab, Seyyed Mohammad Atta Sharifi Dalooei, Farzaneh Akbari, Farid Poursadegh

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Effect of four-week Kinesio-taping on Tibialis anterior muscle activation and functional mobility in stroke Patients with foot drop: A Pre-Post intervention study by Jagruti Patel, Dhwanit Shah

“…Conclusion: The study concluded that four weeks of kinesiological taping in PNF patterns improves Tibialis muscle activation and functional mobility in post-stroke patients with foot drop. …”
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An improved finite set model predictive control of SRM drive based on a voltage vectors strategy for low torque ripple by Deepak Mohanraj, Devakirubakaran S, Praveen Kumar Balachandran

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The efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning in improving neurological function and short-term prognosis in acute ischemic stroke: a prospective controlled study by Peiqi Huang, Kun Lin, Liling Wei, Qiong Zeng

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) in improving neurological function and short-term prognosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).MethodsThis randomized, controlled, single-blind study aimed to evaluate the short-term (7-day) effects of RIC on neurological function in patients with AIS. 264 AIS patients (median age 65 years, 63.3% male) with ischemic symptoms &lt;72 h post-onset were randomly assigned to either the RIC group (n = 65) or the control group (n = 199). …”
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Acupuncture Improved the Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Esophageal Motility in Chinese Patients with Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Randomiz... by Tang Yuming, Zhao Yuping, Lin Yihan, Zhu Ying, Huang Jia, Shen Hanbing, Zou Duowu, Yao Weiyan

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Physical education exercise improves physical fitness and working memory function: a randomized controlled trial study of Uyghur adolescents in Xinjiang, China by Xiaodi Cai, Yuefeng Liu, Yanhong Li, Zhiqiang Chen

“…Conclusion The study confirmed that physical education exercise may be one of the effective means to improve the physical fitness and working memory function of Chinese Xinjiang adolescents. …”
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