The impact of functional training based on clinical nursing pathways informed by evidence-based theory on functional recovery in patients with cerebral hemorrhage by Haijuan Liang, Ping Yuan, Tong Xu, Chao Jin, Cuiling Ji

“…Complications and patient satisfaction were also assessed.ResultsThe intervention group showed significant improvements in NIHSS, MBI, and GCS scores post-intervention, indicating enhanced neurological function, daily living capabilities, and consciousness levels (p < 0.001). …”
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Improving postural stability through proprioceptive training in dogs by Christiane Lutonsky, Nadja Affenzeller, Nadja Affenzeller, Masoud Aghapour, Julia Wegscheider, Christian Peham, Alexander Tichy, Barbara Bockstahler

“…Five conventional COP parameters were measured under 4 different conditions (neutral, uphill, downhill, perturbed standing) pre- and post-intervention. The primary outcomes included statistically significant improvements in craniocaudal (CCD%), mediolateral (MLD%) displacement, and support surface (SS%). …”
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Brain targeted lipid nanoparticles with Hv1 inhibitors alleviate neuroinflammation post-ischemic stroke by Zeyu Yang, Lei Jin, Longxiang Li, Yu Wu, Wenchao Liu, Xin Feng, Liyan Li, Fa Jin, Yiming Bi, Ran Li, Shenquan Guo, Yanan Wang, Boyang Wei, Yanchao Liu, Xifeng Li, Chuanzhi Duan

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Investigating the Effect of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) Surgery on Sexual Function in Male Patients over 50 Years by Reza Fatahian, Saeed Gharooee Ahangar, Mehran Bahrami Bukani, Masoud Sadeghi, Annette B. Brühl, Serge Brand

“…For pre–post comparison, we used paired <i>t</i>-tests. <i>Results</i>: Compared to the pre-surgery stage, six-month post-surgery improvements were erectile function (+21%; Cohen’s d: 1.40), orgasmic function (+35.1%; Cohen’s d: 1.49), sexual desire (+27.3%; Cohen’s d: 1.48), intercourse satisfaction (+14% Cohen’s d: 0.77), overall satisfaction (+34.6% Cohen’s d: 1.74), and overall sexual function (+25.3%; Cohen’s d: 1.48). …”
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Is anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve necessary for post-traumatic elbow stiffness? A retrospective study by Jiajun Xu, Zhanchuan Yu, Fanxiao Liu, Shun Lu, Lianxin Li

“…Results Open elbow release surgery significantly improved elbow joint function in patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness, regardless of the presence of ulnar nerve symptoms. …”
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Effect of Educational Program on Nurses' Knowledge, Practices and Patients' Outcomes Post Total Knee Arthroplasty by Amal S. Taha, Rawia A. Ibrahim

“…There were highly statistically significant differences between study and control group patients regarding the frequency of most of the general and local complication and lower extremity function scale after two weeks and one month post-surgery at p-value<0.00. …”
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Enhancing Heart Rate-Based Estimation of Energy Expenditure and Exercise Intensity in Patients Post Stroke by Anna Roto Cataldo, Jie Fei, Karen J. Hutchinson, Regina Sloutsky, Julie Starr, Stefano M. M. De Rossi, Louis N. Awad

“…Moreover, we sought to determine if estimation accuracy could be improved by including clinical variables related to patients’ function and health in the estimation. …”
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SpiroTiger and KS Brief Stimulator: Specific Devices for Breathing and Well-Being in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Maria Chiara Parisi, Donatella Di Corrado, Omar Mingrino, Caterina Crescimanno, Federica Longo, Francesco Pegreffi, Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla

“…Background. Post-COVID-19 patients may develop impaired lung function, with reduced lung capacities and volumes, respiratory muscle weakness, and physical inactivity. …”
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A prospective cohort study on cognitive and psychological outcomes in COVID-19 ICU survivors at 3 months of follow up by Merlin Thomas, Merlin Thomas, Mansoor Hameed, Mansoor Hameed, Mousa Hussein, Mousa Hussein, Saibu George, Saibu George, M. R. Rajalekshmi, Jaweria Akram, Rohit Sharma, Aisha Hussain O. Al Adab, Aisha Hussain O. Al Adab, Mushtaq Ahmad, Mushtaq Ahmad, Rajvir Singh, Tasleem Raza, Tasleem Raza, Tasleem Raza

“…ObjectiveThe Outcomes – Short and Long term in ICU patient with COVID-19 “OUTSTRIP COVID-19” study was initiated to assess overall mortality, physical and psychiatric co-morbidities, reduction in lung function, and the ability to return to work post-ICU discharge with a follow-up period of 2 years in COVID-19 patients admitted to ICUs in Qatar. …”
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Effect of non-invasive brain stimulation on post-stroke cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis by Jing Zhao, Qian Meng, Shuo Qi, Hongfei Zhao, Ling Xia

“…BackgroundPrevious studies have suggested that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may be an effective and safe alternative treatment for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Similarly, the application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during stroke rehabilitation has been shown to improve cognitive function in PSCI patients. …”
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418 CD8+ T-cell transfer induces adverse alterations to the post-myocardial infarction scar by Shaoni Dasgupta, Maya Learnmonth, Alexa Corker, Miguel Troncoso, Ralph H. Johnson Veterans, Philip Broughton, Catalin F. Baicu, D. Bradshaw, Carolina Kristine Y. DeLeon-Pennell

“…Previous studies have identified CD8+ T-cells as adverse regulators post-MI. We hypothesized that CD8+ T-cells impair cardiac function by altering scar composition. …”
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Muscle-to-action mapping for intuitive training of muscle synergies in post-stroke upper-limb rehabilitation by Hangil Lee, Jeong-Ho Park, Joon-Ho Shin, Jinsook Roh, Hyung-Soon Park

“…Functional improvements were reflected in the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity and Wolf Motor Function Test scores, which increased by 3.36 and 6.45 points, respectively. …”
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Supramalleolar osteotomy outcomes for post-traumatic fracture-related ankle arthritis: a retrospective analysis by Yun-Qing Zhao, Xue-Wen Wang, Heng Li, Xiao-Feng Gong, Yong Wu

“…Conclusions SMO demonstrates favorable early-to-mid-term efficacy in the treatment of traumatic fracture-related ankle arthritis, with significant improvements in pain relief, functional scores, and patient satisfaction. …”
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Proenkephalin A 119-159 in Kidney Transplantation: A Novel Biomarker for Superior Tracking of Graft Function Trajectories by Louise Benning, Marvin Reineke, Camila Eleuterio Rodrigues, Camila Eleuterio Rodrigues, Florian Kälble, Claudius Speer, Claudia Sommerer, Christoph F. Mahler, Felix C. F. Schmitt, Markus Mieth, Martin Zeier, Christoph Michalski, Arianeb Mehrabi, Oliver Hartmann, Markus Zorn, Sophie C. Anker, David Czock, Markus A. Weigand, Zoltan Endre, Christian Morath, Christian Nusshag

“…Proenkephalin A 119-159 (penKid) may improve graft function assessment, enhancing risk stratification for SGF, DGF, and associated outcomes. …”
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Efficacy of Kinesio Taping Combined with Vitalstim Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia by FU Shanshan, TANG Jian

“…Comparison of nutritional indicators showed that BMI, ALB, and Hb indexes increased in all three groups after treatment (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), with the increase in the combined group being more pronounced than the Vitalstim electrical stimulation group and the kinesio tape group (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), and no significant difference between the Vitalstim electrical stimulation group and the the kinesio tape group (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).ConclusionThe application of kinesio taping combined with Vitalstim electrical stimulation therapy in patients with post-stroke swallowing dysfunction can significantly improve therapeutic efficacy, reduce the incidence of aspiration, improve feeding safety, and improve swallowing function as well as nutritional status.…”
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Effect of Tele-Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Independence, Hand Grip Strength, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft by Kalpesh Satani, Neha Mukkamala, G P Kumar

“…Results: At 3 months post-discharge, patients in the tele cardiac rehabilitation group showed statistically significant improvement in functional status (p=0.041) and functional capacity (p=0.019). …”
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Evaluating a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention in adults with persisting post-concussive symptoms by Leah J. Mercier, Leah J. Mercier, Samantha J. McIntosh, Samantha J. McIntosh, Chloe Boucher, Chloe Boucher, Julie M. Joyce, Julie M. Joyce, Julia Batycky, Julia Batycky, Jean-Michel Galarneau, Joel S. Burma, Joel S. Burma, Joel S. Burma, Joel S. Burma, Joel S. Burma, Jonathan D. Smirl, Jonathan D. Smirl, Jonathan D. Smirl, Jonathan D. Smirl, Jonathan D. Smirl, Michael J. Esser, Michael J. Esser, Michael J. Esser, Kathryn J. Schneider, Kathryn J. Schneider, Kathryn J. Schneider, Sean P. Dukelow, Sean P. Dukelow, Ashley D. Harris, Ashley D. Harris, Ashley D. Harris, Chantel T. Debert, Chantel T. Debert, Chantel T. Debert

“…The primary outcome was symptom burden on the Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ). Secondary outcomes included measures of quality of life and specific post-concussive symptoms (depressive and anxiety symptoms, functional impact of headache, fatigue, sleep, dizziness and exercise tolerance). …”
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The effect of exercise intervention on inhibitory function in obese and overweight children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Aona Chen, Chenggen Guo, Shuhua Qu

“…The meta-analysis showed that post-intervention improvements in inhibitory function were significantly greater in the experimental group compared to the control group (SMD = -0.65, 95% CI = -1.01 to -0.29, p < 0.01), indicating a medium effect size. …”
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Analyzing Cost Efficiency and Project Scope in Post-Disaster Housing: Reconstruction Cases of TOKI in Türkiye by Özlem Geylani

“…The findings of this research provide critical insights into the economic and functional factors influencing disaster housing reconstruction in Türkiye and offer practical recommendations for improved planning, resource management, and community reconstruction based on an evaluation of functional structures.…”
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An Unusual Cause of Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage: Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis or Vaping Associated Lung Injury by Geraud J. Freer, Nagaraj Pandharikar, Geshani Jayasuriya

“…He subsequently experienced rapid improvement in his respiratory and renal function. We believe DAH was due to PSGN, and that smoking cigarettes and vaping may have increased the risk of pulmonary haemorrhage in this context. …”
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