Evaluation of the efficacy of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with chondroitin sulfate in post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis by E. I. Bialik, M. A. Makarov, V. A. Nesterenko, V. E. Bialik, A. E. Karateev, A. A. Bialik, V. I. Stadnik

“…The maximum pain reduction and functional improvement were observed in the first 3 months after local injection therapy.…”
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Effectiveness of horizontal posts to support MOD cavities compared with other restorative approaches in endodontically treated teeth: systematic review with meta-analysis of labora... by Mohammed Ahmed Alghauli, Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Redhwan Saleh Al-Gabri, Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Baik, Anas Mazen Mahrous, Arwa Bafail, Samah Saker

“…Following the PRISMA guidelines, 26 studies were ultimately included in this review. Horizontal posts in endodontically treated teeth significantly improved fracture resistance compared with untreated MOD cavities and many restorative methods, though they did not match sound teeth. …”
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The green space as a driver of sustainability in Post-Socialist urban areas: the case of Almaty City (Kazakhstan) by Alla Pakina, Aiman Batkalova

“…The city is divided into 8 districts, functionally and environmentally different. The optimization of the green space’s structure may contribute to the improvement of the environmental situation and the quality of life for the local population. …”
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Post-craniotomy headache and botulinum toxin A: A systematic review of case reports and case series by Hany Atwan, Madleen Mondy, Gergis Altalab, Mena Elgendy

“…Many also demonstrated improvements in daily functioning and a reduction in analgesic consumption. …”
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Assessing long-term symptoms in patients with post-pulmonary embolism syndrome using patientreported outcome measures by N. Diaconu, G. Sorici, I. Civirjic, A. Grosu

“…The association of dyspnoea, low functional capacity, right heart failure, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease is part of the notion of post-pulmonary embolic syndrome (PPES). …”
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Elbow-Hand Robotic Exoskeletons for Active and Passive Rehabilitation on Post-Stroke Patients: A Bioengineering Review by Mariela Vargas, Y. Vasquez, Daira de la Barra, Sandra Charapaqui, P. Tapia-Yanayaco, R. R. Maldonado-Gómez, L. M. Mendoza-Arias, Almendra Altatorre, Cristina Ccellccaro, M. Bedoya-Castillo, Renzo Charapaqui, A. Nacarino, Milton V. Rivera, Ricardo Palomares, M. Ramirez-Chipana, Jorge Cornejo, José Cornejo, Jhony A. de la Cruz-Vargas

“…In conclusion, the usefulness and importance of a RER in various applied clinical practices have found numerous advantages, such as a better evaluation of spasticity, neuromotor recuperation, promoting neuroplasticity, and much more, which is of global relevance since this study gives us a greater understanding of the potential of these new perspectives to improve the rehabilitation of compromised functions in post-stroke cases with the use of RER.   …”
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Acuity and colour vision changes post intravitreal dexamethasone implant injection in patients with diabetic macular oedema. by Ahmed Abdel-Hay, Sobha Sivaprasad, Ahalya Subramanian, John L Barbur

“…There was significant improvement in RG threshold post injection (i.e., 19.2 ± 10.8 (p<0.05)). …”
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Exploring benefits of speech and language therapy interventions for post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation: A qualitative study by Grace Larweh, Abena Asiedua Owusu Antwi, Ewurama Ampadu Owusu, Thomas Amatey Tagoe

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BePresent Universal Internet-Based Parenting Intervention: Single-Arm Pre-Post Intervention Study by Kaisa Mishina, Amit Baumel, Malin Kinnunen, Terja Ristkari, Emmi Heinonen, Susanna Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki, Andre Sourander

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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma lysate in patients with corneal erosion or post-traumatic scarring of the tissues of the eyelids by N. V. Borovkova, I. A. Filatova, E. V. Chentsova, E. V. Fedoseeva, Yu. A. Pavlenko, I. N. Ponomarev, S. A. Shemetov, A. O. Petrova

“…On day 14, all patients revealed complete epithelialization  of the corneal defect. In patients with post-traumatic  eyelid tissue scars, after a 3-month-long use of PRP lysate (study group), an improvement  was noted in the cosmetic and functional  state of the eyelids, on average by 4 points (Me = 12 [10; 12] points before and 8.5 [8; 9] points after treatment (on the Manchester scar assessment scale), in contrast to the patients who received no anti-scar  therapy (comparison group), as the latter showed a deterioration in the condition of eyelid scars by 1–2 points (Me = 11 [10.25; 11.75] points at the beginning and 12 [11; 12] points at the end of the observation period). …”
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Cardiac history and post-stroke depression association in Chinese stroke survivors: a cross sectional study by Longxiao Liu, Peng Qin, Jing Bai, Yupei Cheng, Jingjie Huang, Zihe Wang, Yuxing Zhang, Bangqi Wu

“…In addition, the data showed that gender, activities of daily living (ADLs), cognitive functioning, and life satisfaction also had an effect on post-stroke depression (PSD). …”
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Impact and mechanisms of organic agriculture development on rural return migration: Based on a perspective of post-productivism by HU Xia, LUO Chongjia, ZHANG Qingyong, ZHOU Xuhai

“…[Objective] This study explores how post-productivist organic agricultural practices facilitate rural return migration. …”
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Use of Photoreactive Riboflavin and Blue Light Irradiation in Improving Dentin Bonding—Multifaceted Evaluation by Ping-Ju Chen, Jung-Pei Hsieh, Hsiao-Tzu Chang, Yuh-Ling Chen, Shu-Fen Chuang

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Impact of respiratory training combined with electrical phrenic nerve stimulation on pulmonary and trunk function in individuals who have recently experienced a stroke by Yan-Fang Sui, Zhen-Hua Song, Jing-Qin Shi, Shan-Shan Wang, Bin-Bin Li, Liang-Qian Tong

“…Consequently, after the 4-week treatment period, the trunk function and balance, pulmonary function all improved in the experimental group.ConclusionCombining phrenic nerve stimulation with respiratory training can effectively improve lung and core functions during post-stroke rehabilitation. …”
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Metabolomic and proteomic analyses of renal function after liver transplantation by Xiaoling Wang, Nadja Grobe, Barbara Franchin, Josh Levitsky, Paolo Cravedi, Peter Kotanko, Peter Kotanko

“…Early identification of patients at risk for impaired kidney function (Impaired-KF) post-LT is critical to improving outcomes. …”
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Enhancing children’s numeracy and executive functions via their explicit integration by Gaia Scerif, Jelena Sučević, Hannah Andrews, Emma Blakey, Sylvia U. Gattas, Amy Godfrey, Zachary Hawes, Steven J. Howard, Liberty Kent, Rebecca Merkley, Rosemary O’Connor, Fionnuala O’Reilly, Victoria Simms

“…Abstract Executive functions (EF) are crucial to regulating learning and are predictors of emerging mathematics. …”
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Identifying the epileptic network by linking interictal functional and structural connectivity by Ujwal Boddeti, Pue Farooque, Hari McGrath, Jennifer Percy, Omar Chishti, Robert B. Duckrow, Dennis Spencer, Hitten P. Zaveri, Alexander Ksendzovsky

“…Furthermore, our findings suggest that disruption or ablation of highly connected seizure regions may be necessary to achieve improved post-operative seizure freedom.…”
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Attention as the primary cognitive domain affected in post-myocardial infarction cognitive impairment: a prospective multicenter study by Dominika Kasprzak, Janusz Rzeźniczak, Katarzyna Kaczmarek-Majer, Ada Grabarczyk, Teresa Ganowicz-Kaatz, Marek Słomczyński, Jan Budzianowski, Hubert Ficner, Konrad Pieszko, Błażej Makowski, Jarosław Hiczkiewicz, Paweł Burchardt

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IMPACT OF THE UKRAINIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS ON LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS by Ruslan Bedriy, Svitlana Diachenko, Sergii Shyshykin

“…Notwithstanding the challenges faced, the article emphasises the resilience and adaptability demonstrated by local self-government bodies in Ukraine. The text calls for improved integration of legal safeguards and fiscal stability during periods of crisis, and argues for the urgent need to restore participatory tools during the post-war recovery phase. …”
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Investigating the potential effects of olive leaves and ginger rhizome extracts on kidney and liver functions in alloxan-induced diabetic rats by Shatha Alshaer, Mohammad Al-Najjar, Feras Darwish El-Hajji, Reem Abu Tayeh

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