A Home-Based Self-Powered Rehabilitation System With Variable Stiffness Mechanism by Ke Shi, Yingchen Gao, Maozeng Zhang, Lifeng Zhu, Aiguo Song

“…Home-based rehabilitation with robot assistance may significantly reduce therapist workload and facilitate post-stroke patient training. However, the lack of real-time therapist supervision requires higher safety, ease of use, and training efficiency of the rehabilitation system. …”
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Radiological and clinical prognosis of posterior lumbar intervertebral body cage versus posterior transpedicular screw fixation in patient with isthmic spondylolisthesis by Kawa Muhammed Kareem, Ameer Majeed Kareem, Samih Kakamam Hassan, Salim Mardan Omer

“…The research aimed to distinguish discrepancies in clinical presentation, functional outcomes, and mechanical characteristics by evaluating clinical, radiographic, activity, and pain information. …”
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Research progress on the microbial metabolism and transport of polyamines and their roles in animal gut homeostasis by Chong Zhang, Yongkang Zhen, Yunan Weng, Jiaqi Lin, Xinru Xu, Jianjun Ma, Yuhong Zhong, Mengzhi Wang

“…These polyamines are then transported into the bloodstream, through which they are distributed to various tissues and organs to exert their biological functions. Polyamines synthesized by intestinal microorganisms serve dual critical roles. …”
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Rational inattention and tonic dopamine. by John G Mikhael, Lucy Lai, Samuel J Gershman

“…But how the same DA signal performs two seemingly distinct functions without creating crosstalk is not well understood. …”
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Phacovitrectomy vs. consecutive vitrectomy for idiopathic macular holes: short and long-term outcomes and OCT image quality assessment by Vishma Prabhu, Priyanka Gandhi, Rupal Kathare, Kanika Godani, Prathiba Hande, Naresh Kumar Yadav, Jay Chhablani, Ramesh Venkatesh

“…Abstract Purpose To compare short- and long-term anatomical, functional, and refractive outcomes between combined phacovitrectomy (PVS) and consecutive vitrectomy (CVS) for idiopathic macular holes (MHs). …”
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OpenSEA: a 3D printed planetary gear series elastic actuator for a compliant elbow joint exoskeleton by Benjamin Jenks, Benjamin Jenks, Hailey Levan, Hailey Levan, Filip Stefanovic

“…Our design utilizes a 4.12 Nm motor operating at 26 RPM based on assessment of functional performance differences across healthy and post-stroke individuals. …”
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Optimising metallic coatings strategies for enhanced surface performance of bioresorbable polymeric stents by Ana M. Sousa, Ana M. Amaro, Ana P. Piedade

“…This study explores the possibility of using metallic coatings deposited via non-reactive radiofrequency (rf) magnetron sputtering to increase the functionality of BRS. The metallic coatings were of biodegradable metals within the logic of a biodegradable invasive overall stent. …”
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TcPO2 as a Predictor of Limb Salvage or Amputation in Patients of Critical Limb Ischemia by Rahul Merkhed, Vikram Patra, Rishi Dhillon, Rohit Mehra, CVNM Dattatreya, Ramandeep Kaur, Gagandeep Singh Vohra, Surjeet Dwivedi

“…A crucial aspect of managing CLTI involves determining the optimal level of amputation to maximize post-surgical healing and functional outcomes. Among various non-invasive diagnostic tools, Transcutaneous Oximetry (TcPO2) has garnered attention, yet a consensus on predictive cutoff levels remains elusive in the literature. …”
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The differential diagnostic potential of SPECT/CT to detect osteomyelitis in foot or ankle: a systematic review by Verena Sontheimer, Lars Kemna, Juri Ruf, Andreas Frodl, Jan Kühle, Hagen Schmal

“…This study aims to evaluate SPECT/CT’s potential, integrating functional and structural imaging, to improve osteomyelitis diagnosis in this region. …”
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The stroke oxygen pilot study: a randomized controlled trial of the effects of routine oxygen supplementation early after acute stroke--effect on key outcomes at six months. by Khalid Ali, Anushka Warusevitane, Frank Lally, Julius Sim, Sheila Sills, Sarah Pountain, Tracy Nevatte, Martin Allen, Christine Roffe

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Post-stroke hypoxia is common, and may adversely affect outcome. …”
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Leukoreduction filter derived NK cells offer a promising source for off the shelf CAR NK cell immunotherapy by Ali Moazzeni, Maryam Kheirandish, Gholamreza Khamisipour, Fatemeh Rahbarizadeh, Ali Akbar Pourfathollah

“…This study tested NK cells obtained from leukoreduction filters (LRF) post-blood donation to address the need for an efficient and scalable supply of NK cells for generating anti-BCMA CAR NK cells. …”
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Transcranial direct current simulation as an adjunctive treatment for treatment-resistant depression in hospitalized patients: A feasibility study protocol. by John W Li, Caili Ren, Vanessa K Pazdernik, Simon Kung, Michael R Basso, Paul E Croarkin, Bina Aaron, Amanda M Anderson, Courtney A Caves, Misty N Hemm, Ashley L Holland, Charlie R Hoth, Emily A Jazdzewski, Eduardo Kabristante, Mahathi Kandimalla, Carly B Mickle, Hoon-Ki Min, Can Ozger, Justine M Parsons, Roberta L Sheldon, Michelle K Skime, Erik K St Louis, Yogatheesan Varatharajah, Neeraj Wagh, Kirk M Welker, Sarah M Williams, Gregory A Worrell, Maria I Lapid

“…Exploratory outcomes pre- and post-tDCS include measures of depression (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)) and cognition (Stroop Test, Revised Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT-R), Digital Symbol Coding Test (DSCT)), EEG changes in peak alpha frequency (PAF), and cerebral hemodynamic changes by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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Efficacy of propolis varnish in reducing Streptococcus mutans counts by Mariana Passos De Luca, Pablo Silveira Santos, Frederico Marianetti Soriani, Vagner Rodrigues Santos

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The Development of Publications on Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort: A Bibliometric Analysis by Jiang W, Chen X, Peng Y, Zhai W, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Zhou R

“…Sichuan University, Seoul National University, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, and Qingdao University published more articles on CRBD worldwide. …”
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Chronic preoperative steroid use and total shoulder arthroplasty: a propensity score matched analysis of early-onset infectious outcomes by Ekrem M. Ayhan, Aaron J. Marcel, Jacob M. Johnson, Richard S. Feinn, Karen M. Myrick

“…Clinical data including preoperative demographics, operative variables, and 30-day post-TSA outcomes were collected. Groups were balanced using propensity score matching based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, BMI, functional status, ASA, smoking status, alcohol use, year of operation, and comorbidities. …”
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Protective Effects of Astaxanthin on Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatopancreatic Damage in <i>Procambarus clarkii</i>: Insights from Biochemical, Histological, and Metabolomic Analyses by Jiawen He, Jian Ju, Qingliang Jiang, Haiyong Zhao, Yingying Zhang, Hui Yang

“…The hepatopancreas of <i>Procambarus clarkii</i> plays a crucial role in metabolism and immune response, encompassing vital physiological functions. In our study, we established a hepatopancreatic injury model using thioacetamide (TAA) and evaluated the therapeutic potential of a commercial astaxanthin-based product (AST-product) on hepatopancreatic health. …”
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FPGA-accelerated SpeckleNN with SNL for real-time X-ray single-particle imaging by Abhilasha Dave, Cong Wang, James Russell, Ryan Herbst, Jana Thayer

“…The new implementation, while reducing the parameter count to 64.6K (a 98.8% reduction), focuses on maintaining the model's essential functionality for real-time operation, achieving an accuracy of 90%. …”
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Efficacy and safety of remote electrical neuromodulation in migraine: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Asmaa Zakria Alnajjar, Mohamed M. M. Mustafa, Omar Khaled Abdelsalam, Israa Sharabati, Amr K. Hassan, Meran Allam, Moaz Elsayed Abouelmagd

“…Additionally, 59% (95% CI: 0.548 to 0.637), and 54% (95% CI: 0.471 to 0.609) of patients reported sustained pain relief and sustained pain-free status at 24 h, respectively. Marked functional improvement was achieved in 59% (95% CI: 0.577–0.607) of patients within 2 h post-treatment with REN, and 54.6% (95% CI: [0.519 to 0.574]) reported the disappearance of their most bothersome symptom (MBS). …”
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Anesthesia in A Patient with Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum (PA IVS) Underwent Bidirectional Cavo-Pulmonary Shunt (BCPS) by Ronald Jan Palenteng, Riza Cintyandy

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Preventive and therapeutic effects of Nasturtium officinale hydroalcoholic extract on cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity in rats by Hamideh Aboutalebi, fatemeh alipour, Alireza Ebrahimzadeh-Bideskan

“…Interestingly, pre and post-treatment with NOE could effectively improve testicular weight and volume, and testosterone level as well as sperm parameters. …”
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