Jump around: Selecting Markov Chain Monte Carlo parameters and diagnostics for improved food web model quality and ecosystem representation by Gemma Gerber, Ursula M. Scharler

“…Capturing ecological data variability in food web models is an important step for improving model representation of empirical systems. …”
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Virtual Reality as a Tool for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Rett Syndrome: Reducing Stereotypies and Improving Motor Skills by Rosa Angela Fabio, Martina Semino, Michela Perina, Matteo Martini, Emanuela Riccio, Giulia Pili, Danilo Pani, Manuela Chessa

“…While no cure exists, rehabilitation plays a crucial role in improving quality of life. Virtual Reality (VR) has shown promise in enhancing motor function and reducing stereotypic behaviors in RTT. …”
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Theory-derived intervention to improve oral health of older adults: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Patrick Finbarr Allen, Xiaoli Gao, Mun Loke Wong, Ashish Chetan Kalhan, Joshua Jiaming Xie, Hamzah Siti Hajar, Alvin Boon Keng Yeo

“…At baseline and at 12 and 24 months post intervention, each participant will complete a short questionnaire and undergo an oral examination (dental check-up). …”
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Effects of Passive Movement on Motor Function and Disability in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Auwal Abdullahi, Thomson W. L. Wong, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…The test for overall effects showed that passive movement is superior to the control at improving the recovery of function (SMD = 0.82, 95% CI = 0.40 to −1.24, <i>p</i> = 0.0002) post intervention. …”
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Transient left ventricular function deterioration after patent ductus arteriosus closure: A case series by Mohammad Reza Sabri, Chehreh Mahdavi, Hamid Bigdelian, Ali Reza Ahmadi, Mehdi Ghaderian, Bahar Dehghan, Davood Ramezani Nezhad

“…There is growing evidence of left ventricular decompensation following the closure of the patent ductus arteriosus, which most often happens early in the post-surgical time and improves on its own a few months after. …”
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Assessment of ventilation heterogeneity in severe asthma using phase‐resolved functional lung magnetic resonance imaging by Chuan T. Foo, David Langton, Graham M. Donovan, Bruce R. Thompson, Peter B. Noble, Francis Thien

“…PREFUL MRI derived markers of ventilation heterogeneity are worse in patients with asthma, improve post‐bronchodilator, and correlate with the severity of airflow obstruction. …”
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Effects of Oral L-Carnitine on Liver Functions after Transarterial Chemoembolization in Intermediate-Stage HCC Patients by Abeer Hassan, Yasuhiro Tsuda, Akira Asai, Keisuke Yokohama, Ken Nakamura, Tetsuya Sujishi, Hideko Ohama, Yusuke Tsuchimoto, Shinya Fukunishi, Usama M. Abdelaal, Usama A. Arafa, Ali T. Hassan, Ali M. Kassem, Kazuhide Higuchi

“…L-carnitine maintained and improved liver functions after TACE.…”
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Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults by Soraia Ferreira, Soraia Ferreira, José Marmeleira, José Marmeleira, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Jesus Del Pozo Cruz, Nilton Leite, Nilton Leite, Alexandre Bernardino, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Ana Moradell, Armando Raimundo, Armando Raimundo

“…Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention, after 12 weeks. Functional fitness was assessed using the Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test, handgrip strength, the functional reach test, and the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. …”
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Robot-assisted conversion of ureterocutaneous stoma to ileal conduit: a novel option for patients with post-cystectomy cutaneous diversion complicated by ureteral stricture and rec... by Tengfei Gu, Ting Chen, Yongtao Pan, Qinzhou Yu, Jie Li

“…Renal function assessments, including creatinine levels and glomerular filtration rate, demonstrated improvement compared to preoperative values. …”
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The Effectiveness of Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment on Detective Thinking and Reflective Functioning of Children with Type 1 Diabetes by Maryam Hashemipoor Zavareh, Mansoureh Bahramipour Isfahani, Ilnaz Sajjadian

“…Conclusions: Integrated transdiagnostic therapy demonstrated effectiveness in improving detective thinking and reflective functioning in children diagnosed with T1D. …”
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Effect of external sensory integration on motor functional disorder in children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) by Chhavi Kumar Sharma, Shahiduz Zafar

“…Results. Post-intervention, the experimental group showed significant improvements in ADHD symptoms (p=0.002), gross motor function (p=0.001), and coordination skills (p=0.01) compared to the control group. …”
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Improving synergy of the water-agriculture-ecology system in arid areas using a novel co-optimization model by Xingyu Zhu, Xiaoling Su, Vijay P. Singh, Haijiang Wu, Jiping Niu, Lianzhou Wu, Jiangdong Chu

“…The WAECO model effectively reconciled competing sectoral interests and improved the synergy of the WAE system, as indicated by a 6.3 % improvement in the coordinated development degree over the static regulation model. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infection impairs oculomotor functions: A longitudinal eye-tracking study by Xiaoting Duan, Zehao Huang, Shuai Zhang, Gancheng Zhu, Rong Wang, Zhiguo Wang

“…A linear discriminant analysis shows that eye movement metrics could differentiate the infected from healthy controls with an accuracy of approximately 62%, even 6 months post-infection. These findings suggest that symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection may result in persistent impairments in oculomotor functions, and the employment of eye-tracking technology can offer valuable insights into both the immediate and long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infections. …”
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for physical function maintenance during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Study protocol. by Lindsey J Anderson, Lauren Paulsen, Gary Miranda, Karen L Syrjala, Solomon A Graf, Thomas R Chauncey, Jose M Garcia

“…Patients receiving autologous HCT are being enroled in a randomized controlled trial with 1:1 (neuromuscular electrical stimulation:sham) design stratified by diagnosis and sex. Physical function, body composition, quality of life, and fatigue are assessed prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplant (prior to initiating preparatory treatment) and 24±5 days post hematopoietic stem cell transplant (Follow-up 1); physical function and quality of life are also assessed 6-months post hematopoietic stem cell transplant (Follow-up 2). …”
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Infection Risks With Thymoglobulin Use for Delayed Graft Function in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation: Research Letter by Mathew Kunthara, Greg A Knoll, David Massicotte-Azarniouch

“…Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is often used when delayed graft function (DGF) occurs post-transplantation. The ATG may be associated with an increased risk of infections but may also decrease rejection risk in high-immunological risk recipients. …”
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EFFECT OF CAFFEINE INTAKE AND ITS DURATION OF ACTION ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. by Boyana Krishna Chaitanya, M. Srinivasulu, Dr. V. Jyothi, Vinay Kumar Sayeli

“…Conclusion Caffeine intake transiently improves pulmonary function, peaking at 1 hour and subsiding by 6 hours. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY OF CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING IN ELITE ATHLETES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES by Martin Eremiev, Bobi Krumov, Irena Lyudmilova, Nadezhda Popova, Daniela Lubenova

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The role of virtual reality-based cognitive training in enhancing motivation and cognitive functions in individuals with chronic stroke by Maria Grazia Maggio, Lilla Bonanno, Amelia Rizzo, Martina Barbera, Alessandra Benenati, Federica Impellizzeri, Francesco Corallo, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Abstract Stroke represents a major health challenge worldwide, often resulting in significant long-term disability that affects cognitive, motor, and emotional functions. Rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient motivation are crucial for improving outcomes. …”
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The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy on the Immune Function and Activity Limitations in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Sepideh Shakernejad, Javad Khalatbari, Majid-Mahmoud Alilou

“…Conclusion: The present study’s findings show that acceptance and commitment-based therapy can play an influential role in improving patients’ immune function and promoting their activity limitations. …”
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Abstract 203: Predicting Outcomes After Mechanical Thrombectomy: Early vs Delayed Neurological Improvement in the SELECT Database by K. Rose Duncan, Deep Pujara, Amrou Sarraj

“…Post‐procedure predictor of early neurological improvement was NIHSS score at 24 hours (p<0.001). …”
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