Therapeutic potential and mechanisms of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: a literature review by Xinlei Zhang, Lingling Zhu, Yuan Li, Hongna Yu, Tao Wang, Xiuli Chu

“…Meta-analyses indicate that high-frequency protocols (particularly 20 Hz) delivered over at least 3 weeks with a minimum of 20 sessions produce the most significant cognitive improvements, with effects potentially persisting for months post-treatment. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Joint-Biased Rehabilitation and Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Chronic Ankle Instability: A Single-Blind, Three-Armed Randomized... by Yunseo Kim, Hyunjoong Kim, Jihye Jung, Seungwon Lee

“…The tDCS with active joint mobilization group demonstrated the largest effect sizes across most outcome measures, particularly for ankle instability, ROM, and static balance, in both immediate and post-intervention assessments. <b>Conclusions:</b> tDCS combined with active joint mobilization appears to be particularly effective in improving CAI. …”
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Aligned silk fibroin fiber conduits with enhanced capability for guiding peripheral nerve repair by Peng Su, Yuanyuan Qian, Xinran You, Feng Zhang, Yixin Shen

“…For in vivo studies, a 10-mm-long sciatic nerve defect rat model was established, followed by ASNCs treatment. Post-implantation evaluations included axonal regeneration (sciatic function index, myelinated fiber density, muscle weight preservation) and functional recovery (walking track analysis, electrophysiology, histological evaluations). …”
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Development and evaluation of a reproductive health promotion program for women of reproductive age with kidney transplant: protocol for a mixed methods study by Zohreh Haghighatdana, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Mohammad Saad Forghani, Shahnaz Kohan

“…A significant portion of the kidney transplant burden is related to the women’s reproductive function and potential. Kidney transplantation significantly improves the quality of life and survival of women with ESRD; thus, they are more inclined to resume fertility health care. …”
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Meta-analysis on effects of lymphatic drainage techniques in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome by Sina Shahshenas, Hossein Yarmohammadi, Masood Soltanipur, Zahra Sheikhi

“…The within-group analysis demonstrated significant improvements in symptom severity (BSSS: MD = -10.80, 95% CI: -14.73 to -6.78, p < 0.05) and functional status (BFSS: MD = -6.44, 95% CI: -8.78 to -4.09, p < 0.05). …”
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Design and Implementation of a Software System for Full-Process Animal Experiment Ethical Review by XU Xiao, WU Jiemin, LIANG Yi, YE Mingxia, ZHOU Shunchang

“…Additionally, this paper provides an in-depth exploration of the software, detailing its functional and non-functional requirements, as well as its security considerations. …”
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The efficacy, safety and clinical feasibility of a percutaneous atrial septal shunt device for pulmonary arterial hypertension: a single-center cohort study by Mingfei Li, Dandan Chen, Jianing Fan, Dan Tian, Lei Zhang, Xiaochun Zhang, Shasha Chen, Yuan Zhang, Wenzhi Pan, Lihua Guan, Daxin Zhou, Junbo Ge

“…Seven patients’ New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification improved from grade III to grade II. …”
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Reinforcing Stromal Cell Spheroid Through Red‐Light Preconditioning for Advanced Vascularization by Yu‐Jin Kim, Hyeok Kim, Dong‐Hyun Lee, Yeong Hwan Kim, Jae‐Hyun Park, Woo‐Sup Sim, Jin‐Ju Kim, Kiwon Ban, Soong Ho Um, Hyun Ji Park, Michael E. Davis, Hun‐Jun Park, Suk Ho Bhang

“…In vivo transplantation of these spheroids into the border zone of infarcted area significantly improve cardiac function and reduce adverse remodeling by enhancing anti‐fibrosis and angiogenesis including arterialization. …”
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Navigating challenges in human pluripotent stem cell-derived islet therapy for type 1 diabetes by Mohammed Usama, Mohammed Usama, Ying Deng, Ying Deng, Yiran Chen, Théa Milland, Théa Milland, Mohan Malleshaiah, Mohan Malleshaiah, Mohan Malleshaiah, Yasaman Aghazadeh, Yasaman Aghazadeh, Yasaman Aghazadeh

“…Recent efforts can be broadly categorized into: (1) improving the cell product as surrogates of native beta cells, (2) promoting engraftment post-transplant to support cell survival, integration into the host, and endocrine function, and (3) developing immunomodulation strategies to reduce or circumvent immunosuppression regimen. …”
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Hepatorenal bypass as a salvage strategy after occlusion following branched endovascular aortic repair by Tainá Curado Gomes de Barros, MD, Dilson Pimentel, MS, Ana Beatriz Madeira Boffa, MD, Tayrine Mazotti de Moraes, MD, Grace Carvajal Mulatti, MD, PhD, Nelson De Luccia, MD, PhD

“…The patient progressed satisfactorily, exhibiting 800 mL of diuresis within the first 24 hours postoperatively, with progressive and gradual improvement in renal function and hypertension. At present, the patient remains independent of dialysis therapy.…”
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Comparison of intravitreal anti-VEGF agents and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in the treatment of cystoid macular edema secondary to retinitis pigmentosa by Jia Liang, Xueping Wu, Lu Chen, Lujia Feng, Xiangqing Hei, Yingying Diao, Yuke Ji, Huiyan Zheng, Zhenhua Zou, Dong Fang, Shaochong Zhang

“…Adverse events and risk factors influencing visual prognosis were also evaluated.ResultsBoth groups showed significant improvement in BCVA and reduction in CMT at 1 and 3 months post-treatment compared to baseline (all p &lt; 0.001). …”
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Effectiveness of task-oriented circuit training on the motor performance of ischaemic stroke patients: a study protocol for randomised clinical trial by Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Harun Or Rashid, Farzana Sharmin, Abid Hasan Khan, Farjana Sharmin, Md Forhad Hossain, Mahdi Ul Bari, Md Ershad Ali, Arnob Datta, Saiba Muhammad Sabrin, Md Rezaul Karim

“…Task-oriented circuit training is designed to improve stroke patients’ overall functioning during rehabilitation. …”
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Comparative evaluation of caudal epidural, interlaminar, and transforaminal epidural steroid injection in patients with lumbar spinal canal stenosis by Jyotsna, Amit Kumar, Anshul, Naveen Malhotra, Navya Malhotra, Ritwik Gupta

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Features of transformation of impurity-defect complexes in СdTe:Сl under the influence of microwave radiation by S. I. Budzulyak, D. V. Korbutyak, A. P. Lots'ko, N. D. Vakhnyak, S. M. Kalitchuk, L. A. Demchina, R. V. Konakova, V. V. Shinkarenko, A. V. Mel'nichuk

“…In the present work, we made an attempt to improve the detector material quality by using such post-technological treatment, as well as to study state variation for impurity-defect complexes. …”
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Surfactin from Bacillus subtilis enhances immune response and contributes to the maintenance of intestinal microbial homeostasis by Junpeng Jia, Mei Fu, Wenxin Ji, Ningna Xiong, Peng Chen, Jian Lin, Qian Yang

“…Surfactin augments phagocytic function in peritoneal macrophages and boosts proliferative responses in splenic lymphocytes post-chicken red blood cell immunization. …”
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Efficacy of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (UP-A) in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xue Gao, Lu Liu, Mei-Rong Pan, Hai-Mei Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xue-Ying Liu, Zhong-Fang Fu, Qiujin Qian

“…We will evaluate the efficacy of the UP-A, through the following primary and secondary outcomes: emotional disorder severity, emotional symptoms, emotion regulation, cognitive patterns, executive function, resilience, quality of life, social and family functioning. …”
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2D speckle-tracking echocardiography assessment of left atrial and left ventricular mechanics: outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with hybrid ablation and left a... by Andrea Maria Paparella, Luigi Pannone, Gianni Pedrizzetti, Giacomo Talevi, Domenico Giovanni Della Rocca, Antonio Sorgente, Rani Kronenberger, Gaetano Paparella, Ingrid Overeinder, Gezim Bala, Alexandre Almorad, Erwin Ströker, Juan Sieira, Mark La Meir, Andrea Sarkozy, Pedro Brugada, Gian Battista Chierchia, Ali Gharaviri, Carlo De Asmundis

“…LVim also increased post-ablation [19.6% vs 12.8%, P &lt; 0.001]. Finally, there was an increase in LVs post-ablation compared to baseline [10.6% vs 5.4%, P &lt; 0.001].ConclusionIn patients undergoing hybrid AF ablation, there was a significant and persistent improvement in the mechanical and hemodynamic functions of both LA and LV.…”
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The Effect of Eight Weeks of Resistance Training on the Record of Young Sprint Runners by Bager ShojaAnzabi, Ebrahim Piri, Reza Farzizadeh

“…Objective Resistance training is a fundamental method for inducing muscle growth, enhancing functional capacity, and preventing injuries among athletes. …”
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Fractional Flow Reserve following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Udit Thakur, Nancy Khav, Andrea Comella, Michael Michail, Abdul R. Ihdayhid, Eric Poon, Stephen J. Nicholls, Brian Ko, Adam J. Brown

“…Recent studies have confirmed the prognostic utility of performing routine post-PCI FFR and suggest possible interventional targets that would improve stent durability. …”
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A Novel Approach for Fungal Control with Ethyl Formate in Barley and Its Impact on Germination by Eman Barkat, Xin Du, Jun-Ran Kim, Zhengyan Wang, Byung-Ho Lee, Abrar Uaraboa, Esra Uaraboa, Bong-Su Kim

“…The findings suggest that EF could be a suitable alternative fumigant to safeguard grain from fungal infestation, particularly in the context of advancing agricultural practices and improving seed germination quality. The degradation compound, formic acid, may contribute significantly to the overall antifungal function of ethyl formate fumigation, particularly in high-humidity environments.…”
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