Repair-associated macrophages increase after early-phase microglia attenuation to promote ischemic stroke recovery by Xiaotao Zhang, Huaming Li, Yichen Gu, An Ping, Jiarui Chen, Qia Zhang, Zhouhan Xu, Junjie Wang, Shenjie Tang, Rui Wang, Jianan Lu, Lingxiao Lu, Chenghao Jin, Ziyang Jin, Jianmin Zhang, Ligen Shi

“…These findings highlight strategies to optimize immune cell dynamics for post-stroke rehabilitation.…”
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Exploring the Potential Mechanism of Liupao Tea Using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and Network Pharmacology by Fang Jia, Qi Yang, Lihao Yao, Yunfei Liu, Jiagang Deng, Jing Leng, Lili Fan, Erwei Hao

“…Network pharmacology and molecular docking analyses revealed 298 common targets between LPT and GMD, including IL-6, AKT1, and TP53. Functional enrichment analysis suggested that LPT may improve GMD through the regulation of immune, inflammatory, and cytokine signaling pathways. …”
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Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Effects of ABC Running and Bodyweight Training combination: A case study on the speed of hurdling athletes by Alimuddin, Liza Liza, Donal Syafrianto, Sepriadi Sepriadi, Jaffri Bin Zakaria, Wahyudin Wahyudin, Ipa Sari Kardi, Anton Komaini, Japhet Ndayisenga, Vikash Singh, Ardo Okilanda

“…By combining running abc exercises and body weight training, trainers can improve their athletes' overall fitness and technique, effectively improving balance, coordination, and functional strength. …”
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Evaluation of blood serum characteristics in geese subjected to wallowing during the wet season in Southwest Nigeria by E. O. Ewuola, Q. T. Alegbejo, E. T. Akinbola

“…Wallowing performs functions such as improvement of homeostasis in the animal body, provision of sunscreen and prevention of dehydration. …”

The Efficacy of Lumbar Traction versus Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement in Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Mohamed Hussein ElGendy, Islam Tarek Abuemira, Ali Muhammad Al-Guyoushi, Efrem Kentiba, Magda Gayed Sedhom

“…Results All groups showed significant improvement post-treatment compared to pre-treatment (P<0.05) across all measured variables. …”
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Development and pilot-testing of an app to complement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents by Marianne Skogbrott Birkeland, Camilla Blestad, Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar, Filip K. Arnberg, Tine K. Jensen

“…Adolescents with post-treatment data (n = 13) did not report significantly different PTSD improvement compared to adolescents without access to app, but the study lacked power to draw strong conclusions.Conclusions: The app ‘My everyday life’ can be useful for adolescents receiving TF-CBT. …”
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Impact of Freezing and Freeze Drying on <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> GG Survival: Mechanisms of Cell Damage and the Role of Pre-Freezing Conditions and Cryoprotectants by Junyan Wang, Peng Wu, Sushil Dhital, Aibing Yu, Xiao Dong Chen

“…The addition of trehalose and skim milk as cryoprotectants enhanced survival to 15.17% post-freeze drying, emphasizing the role of protective agents in improving viability. …”
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A 14-week structured breathing program: an investigation into its impact on psychological health parameters in university students by Alexandru Florian Crișan, Camelia Corina Pescaru, Adelina Maritescu, Vlad Carunta, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Cristian Oancea, Elena Amăricăi, Roxana Ramona Onofrei

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Analysis of the therapeutic efficacy of arthroscopic repair of the subscapularis tendon combined with coracoplasty by Hanlin Zheng, Yulong Liu, Bizhi Tu, Guang Chen, Rende Ning

“…Both groups showed improvements in overall functional outcomes after surgical intervention. …”
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Feasibility, acceptability, patient experience, and preliminary efficacy of a virtual reality guided imagery intervention for chronic pain by Lauren Doan, Marc Recasens, Jessica Lake, Ian Miller, Elise Vierra, Steven Richeimer, Iris Yao, Doerte U. Junghaenel, Faye Weinstein, Faye Weinstein

“…The intervention also demonstrated promising preliminary efficacy based on self-reported within-group decreases in pain, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and improvements in physical and mental functioning.ConclusionsThe use of VR shows promise for enhancing the application and experience of guided imagery training with people who have chronic pain.…”
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GA4RF: An Effective Fall Detection System Through Optimizing Random Forest Hyperparameters Using Genetic Algorithm With Mobile Sensor Data by Ha-Nam Nguyen, Hong-Lam Le, Ngo-Thi-Thu-Trang, Duc-Nhan Nguyen

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Advanced neuromonitoring techniques for medical and neurological ICU patients by Reza Eshraghi, Mohammad Sepehr Yazdani, Ashkan Bahrami, Reza Amani-Beni, Bahar Darouei, Majid Mokhtari, Seyed MohammadReza Hashemian

“…The advancement of neuromonitoring technology enables real-time, multimodal assessments of brain functions, improving the ability of clinicians to detect and preemptively address potential neurological complications. …”
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E-didactics design of differential calculus based on TPACK to overcome learning obstacles for mathematics pre-service teachers by Ika Meika, Nenden Suciyati Sartika, Asep Sujana, Jarinah Jarinah, Zaenal Hakim, Ika Safitri Windiarti, Hendra Hendra

“…The finding identifies three types of learning obstacles: ontogenic, epistemological, and didactical. The improvement in learning outcomes demonstrates the effectiveness of the e-didactics design: 52% in real number systems and functions, 74% in limits, 88% in derivatives, and 65% in the application of derivatives. …”
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Performance Analysis of Microwave Photonic Spectral Filters based on Optical Microcombs by Yang Li, Yang Sun, Jiayang Wu, Guanghui Ren, Xingyuan Xu, Bill Corcoran, Sai Tak Chu, Brent E. Little, Roberto Morandotti, Arnan Mitchell, David J. Moss

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Characterization and potential use of olive pies from different extractions and industries in ruminant feeding by F. A. Rizzo, J. Schafhäuser Jr., A. C. Fluck, R. B. Scheibler, J. L. Nörnberg, D. P. Vargas, O. A. D. Costa, L. A. Lourenço, G. O. Suzin

“…Sampling from cultivar Arbequina was done at two moments (time 0 and 48h post processing) and from cultivar Koroneiki, only at time zero was sampled.  …”
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Study Protocol: Investigating the Effects of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease by Anna Carolyna Gianlorenço, Lucas Camargo, Elayne Borges Fernandes, Elly Pichardo, Huan Jui Yeh, Dilana Hazer-Rau, Rafael Storz, Felipe Fregni

“…The study aims to determine whether personalized TPS is a feasible and safe intervention and whether it improves PD symptoms across multiple functional domains. …”
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Game-based visual feedback-guided dynamic balance training versus conventional training in patients with hemiplegia: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Yan Xu, Jiadong Ni, Yajing Yang, Jiajia Yao, Lianhui Fu, Cong Xu

“…Results: Eighteen participants in each group completed the training programme, with no baseline between-group differences. The post-training assessment revealed significant improvements (Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reaching Test, Timed “Up-and-Go” Test scores and 10-metre fast walking speed) in outcome measures in the full sample. …”
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The effect of incorporating whole body vibration into exercise therapy on the corticomotor excitability of the quadriceps in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstru... by Roya Khanmohammadi, Sahar Zare, Ali Musavi, Morteza Ahmadi

“…Additionally, it aimed to assess whether this combination improves quadriceps strength and reduces functional limitations in daily activities. …”
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Fluoroscopy-guided Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection and Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Unilateral L5-S1 Paracentral Discogenic Ra... by Sathish Muthu, Praveen Thangavel, Sivaraman Duraisamy, Arun Anand Palaniappan

“…Materials and Methods: This prospective non-randomized comparative study conducted between January 2023 and January 2024 in a tertiary care hospital included patients presenting with unilateral paracentral L5-S1 discogenic radicular pain who failed 6 weeks of conservative care. The pain and functional outcome was analyzed using numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) and Oswestry disability index, respectively, at baseline, 3-week, 6-week, and 6-month post-intervention. …”
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Programmable production of bioactive extracellular vesicles in vivo to treat myocardial infarction by Siyuan Fu, Zhiyu Wang, Peihong Huang, Guanjun Li, Jian Niu, Zhiyang Li, Guangyue Zu, Pengcheng Zhou, Lianhui Wang, David Tai Leong, Xianguang Ding

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