A nomogram model incorporating blood biomarkers predicts 3-week functional outcomes in stroke patients by Suzhen Ye, Ting Ding, Xin Gao, Xuezhen Zhou, Meihong Xiu, Yu Xia

“…While validation in larger cohorts is warranted, our findings provide new evidence in early risk stratification and personalized rehabilitation planning, potentially improving post-stroke care efficiency.…”
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Clinical Effect of Motor Imagery Combined with Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Elderly Patients with Limb Dysfunction After Stroke by Ao C, Zhan L

“…After intervention, the upper limb muscle strength and function, event-related potentials, gait indicators, balance ability, and self-care ability of both groups improved compared to before intervention, and the observation group was better than the control group.Conclusion: The combination of MI and WBV therapy was superior to traditional rehabilitation alone in improving limb function, cognitive responses (P300), gait, balance, and self-care ability in elderly stroke patients.Keywords: motor imagery, whole-body vibration, post-stroke limb dysfunction, elderly…”
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Exploring the Impact of Semaglutide on Cognitive Function and Anxiety-Related Behaviors in a Murine Model of Alzheimer’s Disease by Ianis Kevyn Stefan Boboc, Petrica-Daniel Dumitrelea, Andreea Daniela Meca, Liliana Mititelu-Tartau, Maria Bogdan

“…Conclusions: The findings of this pilot study suggest that SEM may play a dual role in managing AD by improving glycemic control and potentially enhancing cognitive function. …”
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Effect of eye care clinical guidelines training on nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice and eye complications among critically ill patients: pre and post-study design by Amina Hemida Salem Ghattas

“…Results The study included 75 ICU nurses and 100 critically ill patients. Post-intervention, nurses demonstrated significantly improved knowledge and practice scores related to eye care (P ≤ 0.001), although changes in attitude scores were not statistically significant (p = 0.147). …”
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USING CORPORATE MECHANISMS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AMONG POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS: IMPACT ON THE LEARNING PROCESS by Ольга Володимирівна Чайковська

“… A high level of proficiency in academic English is a prerequisite for the successful functioning of postgraduate students in the scientific and educational environment. …”
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Cardio-Respiratory, Functional and Antalgic Effects of the Integrated Thermal Care Protocol After Breast Cancer Surgery by Giovanni Barassi, Stefania Spina, Francesco D’Alessandro, Loris Prosperi, Celeste Marinucci, Massimo Lombardi, Maurizio Panunzio, Andrea Santamato

“…It can aid in complex medical contexts characterized by cardio-respiratory deficiency, functional limitation, and pain determined by the invasiveness of pharmacological and surgical treatments in combination with limited post-surgical physical activity. …”
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Absence of Exogenous Glucose in the Perfusate During Kidney Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Does Not Affect Mitochondrial Function by Dafni Efraimoglou, L. Annick van Furth, Albert Gerding, Barbara M. Bakker, Jan-Luuk Hillebrands, Henri G. D. Leuvenink, Leonie H. Venema

“…Hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) has emerged as an effective method to improve graft function post-transplantation, particularly for deceased donor kidneys, prone to ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). …”
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Automated Detection and Biomarker Identification Associated with the Structural and Functional Progression of Glaucoma on Longitudinal Color Fundus Images by Iyad Majid, Zubin Mishra, Ziyuan Chris Wang, Vikas Chopra, Dale Heuer, Zhihong Jewel Hu

“…Moreover, while visual function is the main concern for glaucoma patients, and the ability to infer future visual outcome from imaging will benefit patients by early intervention, there is currently no available tool for this. …”
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Influence of exercise interventions on functional movement screen scores in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ali Asghar Maleki, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Mohamad Ali Biabangard, Hooman Minoonejad

“…Pooled analyses revealed moderate-certainty improvements in FMS scores for resistance training (MD = 2.21; 95% CI 1.82–2.61; P < 0.001; I2 = 18%), integrated training (MD = 1.92; 1.57–2.27; P < 0.001; I2 = 13%), neuromuscular training (MD = 2.31; 1.64–2.98; P < 0.001; I2 = 0%), core stability training (MD = 2.89; 2.46–3.32; P < 0.001; I2 = 45%), and functional training (MD = 1.74; 1.34–2.13; P < 0.001; I2 = 0%). …”
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Mediating effect of kinesiophobia between self-efficacy and physical activity levels in post-CABG patients: protocol for a prospective, multicentre, cross-sectional study in China by Yu Chen, Rong Wang, Yanmei Gu, Jing Jing Piao, Yunpeng Ling, Liqun Chi

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Impact of cognitive decline on the physical functioning of older adults in Southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study by Andréa Kruger Gonçalves, Valéria Feijó Martins, Ana Carolina Kanitz, Flávia Gomes Martinez, Leonardo Alexandre Peyré-Tartaruga, Raphael Machado Castilhos, Aline Nogueira Haas, Aline Nogueira Haas

“…Statistical analyses included one-way ANOVA with post hoc Bonferroni tests.ResultsMost physical function variables worsened as cognitive impairment increased. …”
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Handheld imageless robotic total knee arthroplasty improves accuracy and early clinical outcomes when compared with navigation by Joshua Yeuk-Shun Tran, Abbie Yan-Tung Tang, Cham-Kit Wong, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Tsz-Lung Choi, Rex Wang-Fung Mak, Jonathan Patrick Ng, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung

“…Surgical accuracy and functional outcomes were assessed up to 12 months post-operation using the Chi-square test, Student’s t-test, and ANCOVA. …”
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Dietary fatty acids promote gut health in weaned piglets by regulating gut microbiota and immune function by Zongze Fan, Lei Lei, Xingyue Wu, Ronghui Xing, Pengfei Du, Ziyang Wang, Huijuan Zhao, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen, Xuemeng Si

“…BackgroundPost-weaning diarrhea in piglets is a common challenge that adversely impacts growth performance and increases mortality, leading to severe economic losses. …”
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Nutritional and Functional Enhancements in Coloured Sorghum Cultivars Through Popping: Impact on Bioactive Compounds and Antinutritional Factors by Anerao Kishor K., Gadhe Kailash. S., Gaikwad Snehal S., Mane Rushikesh. P., Gangakhedkar Prasad S.

“…Furthermore, popping significantly reduced ANFs, with tannins decreasing from 0.30–0.34 mg/100 g to 0.08–0.13 mg/100 g and phytic acid levels dropping from 8.80 mg/100 g to 6.16 mg/100 g. These reductions improve the bioavailability of essential micronutrients, making popped sorghum a more nutritionally accessible and functional ingredient for its exploration into different Value-added food applications. …”
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Preoperative Planning Using 3D Printing as a Way to Improve the Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Pilon Fractures by A. B. Koshkin, M. V. Parshikov, S. V. Novikov, A. A. Prokhorov, A. M. Fai

“…According to various authors, the use of 3D printing in preoperative planning improves the parameters of operative duration, reduction quality, functional outcome, intraoperative blood loss, and reduces the number of complications.   …”
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Improving postural stability with proprioceptive rehabilitation in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy: a double-blind randomised controlled trial by Kavinda Malwanage, Esther Liyanage, Vajira Weerasinghe, Charles Antonypillai, Indumathie Nanayakkara

“…PS scores and anterior–posterior (AP) sway angle were measured under six conditions of the Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction on Balance test at baseline and post intervention.Results Following the 12-week PRP, PS scores significantly improved in the intervention group by 67.31%–187.81% across different platform types and visual conditions under the six test conditions. …”
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Ethanolic Extract of Papaya (Carica papaya) Leaves Improves Blood Cholesterol Profiles and Bone Density in Ovariectomized Rats by Raisatun Nisa Sugiyanto, Rahmi Khamsita, Ratna Asmah Susidarti

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Effect of intense endurance training with egg white and wheat germ supplementation on cardiopulmonary function in endurance runners by Abdollah Niloufari, Foad Feizolahi, Fariba Aghaei, Mahsa Mohsenzadeh

“…The placebo group received starch powder. Cardiopulmonary function (VO2max, FEV1), cardiac biomarkers (NT-proBNP, left ventricular stroke volume - LVSV), and inflammatory markers (IL-6) were assessed pre- and post-intervention. …”
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‘Shared efforts, brighter smiles’: a protocol for a randomised controlled study on the effectiveness of a parent-child orofacial myofunctional therapy programme post-adenoidectomy... by Meng Zhao, Jianhua Liu, Jianchun Zhao, Aimin Wang, Haowei Du, Zhaoxia Wei

“…Dyadic interventions, which actively involve both parents and children, have shown advantages in improving treatment adherence and enhancing orofacial muscle function. …”
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Outcomes of Multidisciplinary Low-Vision Rehabilitation Using Two Questionnaires and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health by Suksri Chotikavanich, Akarawit Eiamsamarng, Thanaporn Layangool, Wichuda Krutthong, Siriwan Loket, Rungtip Yingyong, Somthin Dongngam, Waree Nujoi, Jaruwan Jai-ai, Nattapon Sarinak, Ekpipat Eksupapan, Saranya Sagan, Peeraya Chaowalitwong

“…Conclusion: Patients with low vision experienced significant improvements following vision rehabilitation, especially in terms of seeing functions and mobility. …”
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