Body Acupuncture Conjunction with Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Improves Motor Functions in Children with Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study by Hui Wang MS, Yu Du MS, Tong Chen BS, Zheng-huan Mao MS, Jia-yu Xu MS, Li Ding MS, Wen-cong Ruan MS, Hai-feng Li MS

“…Objective Aimed to investigate the effectiveness of body acupuncture on motor function of the upper limb in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) conjunction with rehabilitation program. …”
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Improving the functionality, 5S rating, and inventory management system of the supply department of a regimental academy in the Philippines through industrial engineering applicati... by Geraldine G. Nerona, Jorina R. Bohol, Kyla Nicole R. Decena, Jonathan N. Jose, Anjelika N. De Guzman, John Carlo R. Rodriguez, Kate Shyra M. Abiado, Mark Christian O. Aquino, Sandra Nicole L. Antolin, Nicole Ivy G. Kalaw, Anne Claire N. Paulino

“…The interventions and solutions implemented resulted in significant improvements in the supply room's functionality, 5S practice, and inventory management system from “moderately satisfactory” in the pre-test, to “excellent” and “very satisfactory” ratings in the post-test. …”
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Effects of a Self-Management Telehealth Program on Improving Strength and Hand Function in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Orathai Wantha, Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh, Siraphop Suwannaroj, Kwankaew Tuydaung, Nonglak Methakanjanasak, Kannika Srichomphu, Jinnaphat Kraipoj, Chingching Foocharoen

“…Objective: A self-management telehealth program to improve hand strength and function in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients may improve their quality of life, so we investigated its efficacy. …”
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APPLICATION OF α-GLYCERYLPHOSPHORYLCHOLINE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT SCHEME FOR FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER CEREBRAL HEMISPHERIC ISCHEMIC STROKE by O.O. Pushko, N.V. Lytvynenko

“…Given that cholinergic insufficiency and structural and functional damage of neurons play an important role in the pathogenesis of post-stroke disorders, the use of medicines for their correction, in particular α-glycerylphosphorylcholine, is justified. …”
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Therapeutic Effects of Slow Deep Breathing on Cardiopulmonary Function, Physical Performance, Biochemical Parameters, and Stress in Older Adult Patients with Long COVID in Phayao,... by Tichanon Promsrisuk, Arunrat Srithawong, Ratchaniporn Kongsui, Napatr Sriraksa, Sitthisak Thongrong, Chiraphat Kloypan, Nattha Muangritdech, Kit Khunkitti, Thanakorn Thanawat, Petcharaporn Chachvarat

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Quality of life improvements and clinical assessments in kidney transplant recipients undergoing pegloticase treatment for uncontrolled gout: findings of the phase 4 PROTECT clinic... by Abdul Abdellatif, Lin Zhao, Katie Obermeyer, Zana Vranic, Brad A. Marder, John D. Scandling

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Effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in post-COVID-19 patients: A pre- and post-interventional study by Medha Deepak Bargaje, Priyasha Sharma, Jyoti Deepak Londhe, Sanjeevani Vishwanath Patil, Anita Tulsiramji Anokar, Purwa Prakash Doke, Jitendra Shankarlal Oswal, Prakash Prabhakarrao Doke, Kranti Laxman Rayamane, Nachiket Sandeep Sule, Aruna Bhimsen Deshpande

“…Conclusion Pulmonary rehabilitation is beneficial for post-COVID patients in improving their quality of life and six-minute walk test parameters, resulting in improved functional capacity and overall quality of life.…”
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Liver function effects of SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP‐1 receptor agonist combination treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes (post hoc analysis of RECAP study) by Daisuke Tsuriya, Kazuo Kobayashi, Kei Takeshita, Takuya Hashimoto, Moritsugu Kimura, Yoshimi Muta, Hisashi Yokomizo, Yuichi Takashi, Shunichiro Tsukamoto, Kouichi Tamura, Keizo Kanasaki, Daiji Kawanami, Masao Toyoda

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Restoring Biomechanical Gait Function with Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy for Post-Stroke Equinovarus Foot: Two Case Reports and a Protocol (A CARE- and SPIRIT-Compliant Study) by Jiwoo Kim, Taeseok Ahn, Jihyun Moon, Youngjo So, Hyeon-gyu Cho, Sangho Ji, Myungjin Oh, Sangkwan Lee, Cheol-Hyun Kim

“…Lessons and implications: Ultrasound-guided acupotomy may offer a minimally invasive, targeted approach to releasing spastic muscles while preserving neurovascular structures, thereby improving gait function in patients with post-stroke EVF.…”
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Inhaled Triple Therapy with Extrafine Single Inhaler Versus Multiple Devices in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (TRIPOLI): A Post-Authorization Retrospective Study by Cabrera César E, López García J, Vega Lizarazo DE, Benítez-Cano Gamonoso M, Segura Romero M, Sanchez Martín S, León Nieto MI, González-Segura Alsina D, Velasco Garrido JL

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Carpal tunnel release surgery restores force control but not force coordination in CTS patients by Thomas Jacob, Mohamed Ibrahim, G. Vishnu Babu, K. Shyamnath Krishna Pandian, R. Krishnamoorthy, G. Karthikeyan, P. Jeyakumar, V. S. Valarmathy, Jahir Hussain, C. S. Ezhilavan, K. Sridhar, Sivakumar Balasubramanian, S. K. M. Varadhan

“…Compression neuropathies like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can have detrimental effects on hand function, which can be improved by surgical intervention. …”
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EA Improves the Motor Function in Rats with Spinal Cord Injury by Inhibiting Signal Transduction of Semaphorin3A and Upregulating of the Peripheral Nerve Networks by Rong Hu, Haipeng Xu, Yaheng Jiang, Yi Chen, Kelin He, Lei Wu, XiaoMei Shao, Ruijie Ma

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Edaravone Dexborneol Treatment Attenuates Neuronal Apoptosis and Improves Neurological Function by Suppressing 4-HNE-Associated Oxidative Stress After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage by Qian Chen, Yichen Cai, Xiaoyu Zhu, Jing Wang, Feng Gao, Mingfeng Yang, Leilei Mao, Zongyong Zhang, Baoliang Sun

“…Our results showed that a post-SAH therapeutic regimen with edaravone dexborneol helped improve neurological function up to 21 days after SAH surgery and demonstrated a greater beneficial effect than edaravone alone, accompanied by an obvious inhibition of neuronal apoptosis in the CA1 hippocampus and basal cortex regions. …”
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Dual function of heterotrophic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria in facilitating maize compensatory growth under limited rewatering after drought by Qiang Lv, Ruo-Yu Hao, Xiao-Ling Wang, Li-Ju Zhou, Lin Qi, Peng Song

“…However, HAOB overcame these constraints through its twofold function, enhancing cytokinin translocation and improving water use efficiency by more than fourfold, successfully promoting compensatory growth even under limited rewatering. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES IN UKRAINE DURING WARTIME: THE ROLE OF STATE POLICY AND BEST PRACTICES FROM EUROPE by O. I. Karyy, Yu. H. Bondarenko, I. Ya. Kulyniak, S. V. Ohinok

“…A comparative analysis of the implementation of recreational functions in Ukraine and the EU is conducted. Recommendations are proposed to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation of individuals affected by the war, including the creation of conditions for health improvement, rest, and recovery; the implementation of effective psychological support programs; and the development and execution of state programs to support war-affected populations. …”
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β3-Adrenergic receptor antagonism improves cardiac and vascular functions but did not modulate survival in a murine resuscitated septic shock model by Eugénie Hagimont, Marc-Damien Lourenco-Rodrigues, Benjamin-Glenn Chousterman, Frances Yen-Potin, Manon Durand, Antoine Kimmoun

“…Conclusions In an experimental murine model of resuscitated septic shock, β3-AR is resistant to desensitization and its inhibition improves cardiac and vascular function without affecting the short-term survival.…”
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Ultrasound-guided injection of platelet-rich plasma alleviated pain and improved function for individuals with myofascial pain syndrome: a retrospective case series study by Shaolong Ai, Xiao-Na Xiang, Xi Yu, Yan Liu, Kaibo Zhang, Xuyang Zhang, Hongying Jiang, Qian Wang, Hong-Chen He

“…Similarly, the SF-36 score was obviously improved 3 months post-treatment of PRP (p < 0.01). …”
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A feasibility study on the use of cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation to improve affected arm function in people in the chronic stage of a stroke by Maureen Ahiatsi, Guillaume Léonard, Eléonor Riesco, Marie-Claude Girard, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…Exercise is one of the main post-stroke interventions to improve arm function, with cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation (CN-NINM) emerging as a potentially interesting complementary therapy to enhance its benefits. …”
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Dietary Tribulus Terrestris as a functional food combined with blood flow restriction to enhance the jump performance of basketball athletes: a randomized crossover study by Junhao Kong, Jinda Li, Mingchen Xu, Tao Liu, Zhiyu Xie, Tianhe Li, Yapu Liang

“…IntroductionTribulus terrestris (TT), a food-derived functional ingredient, may influence neuromuscular function via its bioactive compounds, but its acute effects on BFR-induced PAP and performance remain unknown. …”
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Efficacy of brief cognitive behavior therapy in improving symptoms, functioning, and adherence to treatment in patients with bipolar disorder in remission: A randomized control stu... by Seema Nambiar, Manjula Munivenkatappa, Shyam Sundar Arumugham

“…Background: Residual symptoms in individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) in remission are common, and they contribute to significant functional impairment and distress. The incomplete efficacy of pharmacological treatments and improvements in psychotherapeutic approaches has led to renewed interest in psychotherapy for this disorder. …”
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