Avoidance of unfavourable results following primary flexor tendon surgery by T. Giesen, D. Elliot

“…It considers the historical background of the early 20 th century attempts to improve the results and analyses the clinical usefulness of more recent research into tendon core and circumferential suture modification, including the authors′ work in this field, and changes in post-operative mobilisation over the last 50 years. …”
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Antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as isolated renal vein thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature by Khemchand N. Moorani, Saima Kashif

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Impacts of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation on Quality of Life and Behavioral Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with Leukemia and Thalassemia by Aysun Kara Uzun, Sevilay Yıldız Akkuş, Ayça Koca Yozgat, Fadime Yüksel, Özlem Arman Bilir, Hüsniye Neşe Yaralı, Namık Yaşar Özbek

“…The CBCL internalizing scores were higher in children with leukemia and post-HSCT leukemia patients than in their healthy peers (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Unravelling the nexus of stroke and dementia: Deciphering the role of secondary neurodegeneration in orchestrating cognitive decline by Shannon M. Stuckey, Rebecca J. Hood, Lin Kooi Ong, Isabella M. Bilecki, Lyndsey E. Collins‐Praino, Renée J. Turner

“…A combination of greater life expectancy, an increase in the number of strokes in young individuals, and improved survival have inherently increased the number of years patients are living post‐stroke, highlighting the critical need to understand the long‐term effects of stroke, including how pathological changes in the brain might give rise to functional and behavioral changes in stroke survivors. …”
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When surgery is not an option: case report of transcatheter valve-in-valve replacement for mitral valve dysfunction by Yakup Alsancak, Hasan Kan, Ahmet Seyfettin Gürbüz, Nergiz Aydın, Muhammed Fatih Kaleli

“…A 29 mm MyVal valve was successfully implanted via a transseptal approach, resulting in complete resolution of mitral regurgitation and a mean gradient of 3 mmHg post-procedure. The patient was discharged without complications and reported improved functional capacity (NYHA class 1) at follow-up. …”
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Are bisphosphonates effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis pain? A meta-analysis and systematic review. by Alison J Davis, Toby O Smith, Caroline B Hing, Nidhi Sofat

“…Our meta-analysis of the two largest knee studies using risedronate 15 mg showed odds ratios favouring placebo interventions for the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) pain (1.73), WOMAC function (2.03), and WOMAC stiffness (1.82). However, 8 trials (61.5%) reported that bisphosphonates improve pain assessed by VAS scores and 2 (38.5%) reported significant improvement in WOMAC pain scores compared to control groups.…”
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Impact of negative symptom reduction on employment and vocational activity outcomes following cognitive remediation therapy in schizophrenia: A 1‐year follow‐up study by Yasuhisa Nakamura, Keito Shimada, Reiko Miyamoto, Akihiro Koreki, Sachiko Anamizu, Masaru Mimura

“…Abstract Aim Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) improves cognitive function and enhances vocational outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. …”
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The effects of normal and interrupted sleep combined with acute caffeine supplementation on some immune system indices and anaerobic power in male athletes by Mohammad hossein Hashemzadeh, Farhad Rahmaninia, Payam Saidie

“…Therefore, considering the improvement in immune function markers under sleep deprivation with caffeine supplementation, even without enhancing anaerobic performance, and the fact that sleep deprivation strongly activates the body's inflammatory signaling network, the use of this supplement can be recommended for athletes in conditions of sleep deprivation and before intense activities.…”
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Impact of a Brief Family Skills Training Programme “Strong Families” in a Low–Middle-Income-Country: Cambodia by Aala El-Khani, Dina Idriss-Wheeler, Santana Chea, Shatha Darwish, Wadih Maalouf

“…Strengthening family functioning through parenting interventions is a critical strategy for improving child mental health in these settings. …”
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension: sex-specific differences and outcomes by Noura Alturaif, Umberto Attanasio, Valentina Mercurio

“…Women are often found to have better baseline right ventricular (RV) function and hemodynamics before treatment, as well as more favorable RV adaptation post-therapy. …”
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Biologic and synthetic skin substitutes: An overview by Halim Ahmad, Khoo Teng, Shah Jumaat

“…The current trend of burn wound care has shifted to more holistic approach of improvement in the long-term form and function of the healed burn wounds and quality of life. …”
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Power Allocation Technology of Long Time Multi-Star Hopping Beam for LEO Satellite by Ziyi LIU, Xiaoning ZHANG, Zesong FEI

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Restoration of subtotal bilateral maxillectomy defect following mucormycosis with zygomatic implant-retained obturator: a case report by Maria Shakoor Abbasi, Jehan Alam

“…Follow-ups showed sustained improvements in speech, chewing, and quality of life, with no complications. …”
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Image-Building of Chinese Motorcycle Enthusiasts on Chinese Social Media Douyin by Zhang Ziliang

“…In the post-COVID era, the rise of domestic motorcycle culture and platforms like Douyin have given motorcycles stronger social communication attributes, reducing their function as mere tools. …”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in the Assessment of Atrial Cardiomyopathy and Pulmonary Vein Isolation Planning for Atrial Fibrillation by Nicola Pegoraro, Serena Chiarello, Riccardo Bisi, Giuseppe Muscogiuri, Matteo Bertini, Aldo Carnevale, Melchiore Giganti, Alberto Cossu

“…Advanced imaging techniques, particularly cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, have emerged as pivotal in the detailed assessment of atrial structure and function. CMR facilitates the precise measurement of left atrial volume and morphology, which are critical predictors of AF recurrence post-intervention. …”
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Case Report: Thoracoscopic repair of a residual inferior sinus venosus-type defect with right lower pulmonary vein–inferior vena cava communication: intraoperative support using re... by Tianzong Li, Yiran Luo, Qin Liang, Kui Hu, Chao Wang

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Histopathological analysis of the liver in hypercholesterolemia rats treated with Dillenia serrata fruits by Tien, Tri Wistya Utami, Pranita Aritrina, Laode Kardin, Sukurni, Andi Noor Kholidha Syarifin

“… Background: Dillenia serrata (locally known as singi) is a natural product with the potential to improve liver function in hypercholesterolemia, due to anticholesterol and antioxidant properties. …”
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Initial experience with Double-vein Embolization in Hungary by David Adam Korda, Andras Bibok, Attila Doros, Denes Horvathy, Oszkar Hahn, Balint Kokas, Damjan Pekli, Anna Zsofia Meltzer, Attila Szijarto, Domonkos Nadasdy-Horvath, Pal Akos Deak

“…Mean function gain was 50.6 % after one week and 60.1% after two weeks, respectively. …”
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Protective Effect of Aerobic Training and Royal Jelly on Cellular senescence Markers of Cardiomyocytes in Obese Rats by Iraj Hoseinzade, Ahmad Abdi, Asieh Abbassi Daloii

“…Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc test at the P £ 0.05.Results: HFD significantly increased the expression of p16 (P = 0.000) and p21 (P = 0.000). …”
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Efficacy and safety of baihe gujin decoction as an adjunct to chemotherapy in pulmonary tuberculosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Yilu Zhao, Yilu Zhao, Yiran Han, Jia Liu, Honghong Niu, Peilong Wang, Yuxi Li, Jianqin Liang, Jianqin Liang, Wenping Gong

“…In contrast, the treatment group demonstrated an increase in CD4+ T lymphocyte subset levels post-treatment, with a weighted mean difference of [OR = 4.87, (95%CI (1.91, 7.83), P &lt; 0.05]. …”
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