Research on transcranial magnetic stimulation for stroke rehabilitation: a visual analysis based on CiteSpace by Xiang Ji, Jing Zhang, Di Chen, Qing Qin, Fubiao Huang

“…Conclusion TMS, a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, has been applied to improve stroke patients’ functional outcomes and daily living skills. …”
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The Effect of Comprehensive Corrective Exercises on Posture of Wushu Practitioners With Upper Cross Syndrome by Fatah Hajizadeh, Parisa Sedaghati, Farzaneh Saki

“…Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it is recommended to use the selected corrective exercise program to reduce the amount of head forward, shoulder forward, kyphosis and improve the upper limb function of athletes prone to the upper cross syndrome. …”
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Rewiring the seizing brain: stem cell grafts as neuromodulatory architects in epilepsy therapy by Zijie Wang, Yanan Ma, Xiqi Hu, Ying Xia

“…Recent studies have indicated that stem cell transplantation improves neurological function in epilepsy through multiple mechanisms. …”
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Paravalvular Leak by Fatima Qamar, Rowa H. Attar, Faisal Nabi

“…Despite improvements and advancements in surgical technique, paravalvular leaks (PVL) continue to present a challenge when caring for patients with prosthetic valve disease.1 Paravalvular leaks result from dehiscence of the surgical ring from the mitral annulus. …”
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Work-related Experiences and Challenges of Perioperative Nurses in Southwestern Nigeria by Olufemi Oyebanji Oyediran, Emmanuel Olufemi Ayandiran, Kofoworola Ebunoluwa Ishola, Boluwaji Reuben Fajemilehin

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The Effect of the Addition of Core Exercises to Supervised Physiotherapy in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome by Héctor Gutiérrez-Espinoza, Guillermo Méndez-Rebolledo, Jonathan Zavala-González, Serghio Torreblanca-Vargas, Felipe Araya-Quintanilla

“…A novel therapeutic approach proposes adding exercises for the core musculature to aid in functional recovery in these patients. # Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the short-term effects of adding a core exercise program to supervised physiotherapy on improve lateral rotator strength and functional outcomes in patients with SIS…”
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L-arginine Supplementation in Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review of Recovery Mechanisms and Performance Enhancement by Łukasz Karoń, Anna Ewa Zygmunt, Karolina Karoń, Wojciech Grabowski, Grzegorz Drapała, Emilia Pedrycz, Daria Pedrycz

“…Recognized for its multifaceted roles in cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic functions, L-arginine serves as a precursor to biologically active molecules, including nitric oxide (NO), creatine, and polyamines, which are integral to muscle function and recovery. …”
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Evaluation of patient satisfaction and masticatory performance in mandible single implant-assisted overdenture by Swati Kashyap, Sanjeev Mittal, Navneet Sharma, Urvashi Sukhija, Mohit Kamra, Nitika Gupta

“…It insinuates the remarkable improvement of prosthesis function and oral comfort with minor surgical procedures.…”
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Neuroimaging insights into recent suicide attempters utilizing the raven task. by Morteza Fattahi, Milad Esmaeil-Zadeh, Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh, Nafee Rasouli, Niloofar Fallahinia, Amirhossein Jafari Mehdi Abad, Reza Khosrowabadi, Seyed Kazem Malakouti

“…<h4>Background</h4>Understanding brain function in individuals who have recently attempted suicide is critical for improving diagnosis and treatment strategies. …”
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Positive Collaboration in Rehabilitation Nursing Enhances Fall Efficacy and Confidence in Elderly Patients with Cerebral Infarction by Luo F, Xu W, Xu Y, Lou L, Xu C

“…The observation group also had greater improvements in ADL, SS-QOL, and rehabilitation confidence, with higher patient satisfaction (90.57% vs 71.70%, P&lt; 0.05).Conclusion: Positive collaboration rehabilitation nursing significantly improves neurological function, emotional well-being, fall efficacy, and quality of life in elderly patients with cerebral infarction. …”
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Treatment of Denervated Muscle Atrophy by Injectable Dual‐Responsive Hydrogels Loaded with Extracellular Vesicles by Ziheng Bu, Jianxing Jing, Wei Liu, Zhen Fan, Junchao Huang, Zheng Zhou, Jianhai Hu, Jinxi An, Jiachang Hong, Jianing Yu, Daolin Tang, Min Sun, Jianzhong Du, Peng Wu

“…In vivo studies using a rat model of nerve injury demonstrated that the EV‐loaded hydrogel (EVs@UR‐gel) significantly preserved muscle function. Six weeks post‐nerve reconstruction, treated rats exhibited muscle strength, circumference, and wet weight reaching 89.53 ± 0.96%, 76.02 ± 7.49%, and 88.0 ± 2.65% of healthy controls, respectively, alongside an improvement in the sciatic nerve index (−0.11 ± 0.09). …”
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Finerenone: a breakthrough mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist for heart failure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease by Akshyaya Pradhan, Umesh Chandra Tripathi

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Mitigating core energy losses in Fe-Si alloys fabricated by direct energy deposition through oxide inclusions and abnormal Goss grain growth by Xiaojun Shen, Konstantinos A. Liogas, Verner Soh Qun Liang, Yung Zhen Lek, Fanbo Meng, Yiming Shen, John E. Huber, Roger C. Reed, Pei Wang, Alexander M. Korsunsky, Christopher H.T. Lee

“…Abnormal Grain Growth (ABG) was observed after thermal post-processing at 1000 °C for 24 h (1000–24), together with the creation of oxide inclusions mainly around the grain boundaries. …”
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Long term clinical outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) for lumbar spondylolisthesis in a geriatric (>65 years) population: a systematic review... by Talgat Kerimbayev, Yerzhan Kuanyshbekov, Serik Akshulakov, Indira Karibayeva

“…The findings suggest that MIS-TLIF is associated with significant reductions in back and leg pain, as well as improvements in disability scores over 12 months post-operatively. …”
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Proteomics profiling of inflammatory responses to elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in cystic fibrosis by Hazel Ozuna, Hazel Ozuna, Dinesh Bojja, Santiago Partida-Sanchez, Luanne Hall-Stoodley, Amal Amer, Rodney D. Britt, Rodney D. Britt, Shahid Sheikh, David A. Frank, Weiyuan Wang, Bum-Yong Kang, Bum-Yong Kang, Irina Miralda, Irina Miralda, Samantha L. Durfey, Samantha L. Durfey, Benjamin T. Kopp, Benjamin T. Kopp

“…Bioinformatics analysis was used to determine changes in protein expression.ResultsThere were significantly fewer pulmonary exacerbations after ETI initiation, along with sustained improvement in lung function and reduced bacterial colonization. …”
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Role of PKC and CaV1.2 in detrusor overactivity in a model of obesity associated with insulin resistance in mice. by Luiz O Leiria, Carolina Sollon, Marina C Calixto, Letícia Lintomen, Fabíola Z Mónica, Gabriel F Anhê, Gilberto De Nucci, Angelina Zanesco, Andrew D Grant, Edson Antunes

“…Male C57BL/6 mice were fed with high-fat diet for 10 weeks. In vitro functional responses and cystometry, as well as PKC and Ca(v)1.2 expression in bladder were evaluated. …”
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Dynamics of interstitial lung disease following immunosuppressive treatment differ between antisynthetase syndrome and systemic sclerosis by Ophir Freund, Tali Eviatar, Roni Meidan, Tamar Shalmon, Dana Stav, Tzlil Hershko, Tal Moshe Perluk, Ori Wand, Sonia Schneer, Yochai Adir, David Shitrit, Ori Elkayam, Amir Bar-Shai, Avraham Unterman

“…Changes in FVC% and DLCOc% were higher in the ASS group compared with SSc ( p  = 0.017 and p  < 0.01, respectively), which persisted after adjustment to steroid use and in a sub-analysis of patients with serial pre- and post-IST pulmonary functions. Both groups had improved total CT scores after IST, without changes in other radiologic scores. …”
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Smoking status and the efficacy of remote ischaemic conditioning: a secondary analysis of the RICAMIS trial by Yu Cui, Hui-Sheng Chen, Xian-Wen Zhang

“…The interaction analysis revealed no significant association between smoking status and RIC efficacy (P for interaction=0.50).Conclusions In this analysis, RIC significantly improved the excellent functional prognosis of non-smoking stroke patients, but had no significant benefit for current smokers, suggesting that smoking may attenuate RIC efficacy.Trial registeration number NCT03740971.…”
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Early outcome of femoral supracondylar fracture managed with distal femoral locking plate at National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Kano by Tsoho SA, Abubakar K, Awomusi FO, Usman MI, Muhammad S

“…Patients were followed up for six (6) months. Functional surgical outcome was assessed using Schatzker and Lambert criteria. …”
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Evaluating Effectiveness, Safety, and Patient Outcomes of 3D Printing in Orthopedic Implant Design and Customization: A PRISMA-Complaint Systematic Review by Mainak Roy, Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Arpit Sahu, Sanjeevi Bharadwaj, Abhijith K Jayan

“…Results: The analysis included data from numerous studies, highlighting several key findings, such as (a) customization: 3D-printed implants provide a highly personalized fit that conforms precisely to individual anatomies, enhancing biomechanical performance and reducing complications, (b) surgical outcomes: The use of 3D-printed implants significantly reduces surgery time and intraoperative errors due to advanced imaging and meticulous pre-operative planning, (c) patient satisfaction: Patients reported higher satisfaction rates due to improved implant stability and functionality, leading to quicker recovery and a better quality of life post-surgery, and (d) challenges: The high costs of 3D printing technology and concerns about the long-term durability and performance of 3D-printed implants remain significant barriers to widespread adoption. …”
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