The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular function in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: A randomized trial by Gansheng Tan, Anna L Huguenard, Kara M Donovan, Phillip Demarest, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ziwei Li, Markus Adamek, Kory Lavine, Ananthv K Vellimana, Terrance T Kummer, Joshua W Osbun, Gregory J Zipfel, Peter Brunner, Eric C Leuthardt

“…Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is characterized by intense central inflammation, leading to substantial post-hemorrhagic complications such as vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia. …”
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A brief mindfulness intervention improves electrophysiological markers of attention in meditation-naïve individuals: the moderating role of inattention symptoms by Xiaoqian Yu, Xiaoqian Yu, Christine Vinci, Geoffrey F. Potts

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Beyond the cut: a cross-sectional analysis of the long-term clinical and functional impact of cesarean section scars by Laila Lídia Faria Almeida, Gabriel Lage Neves, Matheus Eduardo Soares Pinhati, Rivia Mara Lamaita, Eduardo Batista Cândido, Agnaldo Lopes da Silva Filho

“…These findings underscore the necessity for multidisciplinary care and thorough discussions about delivery methods to improve post-surgical outcomes.…”
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AGREE: an upper limb motorized exoskeleton for restoring arm functions: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial by Marta Gandolla, Beatrice Luciani, Valeria Longatelli, Peppino Tropea, Agnese Seregni, Massimo Corbo, Francesco Braghin, Alessandra Pedrocchi

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Maximizing sprint performance among adolescent sprinters: a controlled evaluation of functional, traditional, and combined training approaches by Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Yongjing Shao, Sohom Saha, Zijian Zhao, Debajit Karmakar

“…Training methodologies such as Functional Training (FT), Traditional Training (TT), and a Combined Training (CT) approach have been widely implemented to improve sprinting ability, agility, and coordination. …”
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Influence of L-tryptophan use on the dynamics of cognitive functions in the complex therapy of delayed psycho-speech development in children by V. M. Polyakov, L. V. Rychkova, T. A. Belogorova, V. I. Mikhnovich, O. V. Bugun, O. N. Berdina, Zh. V. Prokhorova, T. A. Teterina, L. N. Lebedeva, L. I. Lebedeva

“…So, we studied pre- and post-treatment cognitive performance in both group patients and noted a significant improvement in the visual memory (p < 0.001) and an increase in thinking productivity (p < 0.001) in the tryptophan group versus similar indicators in the control group. …”
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Combining Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with Exercise to Improve Mobility, Stability, and Tremor Management in 25 Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease by Fabrício D. de Almeida, Yiyu Wang, Rodrigo C. de Mello Pedreiro, Ana Carolina B. Brizzi, Shirley F. Campos, Melina P. Sales, Deanna M. Kennedy, Osmar Pinto Neto

“…These findings support the potential for such interventions to improve functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals with PD.…”
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Effects of Mixed Fermentation with Rhizopus oryzae and Lactobacillus fermentum on the Structure and Functional Activity of Dietary Fiber in Rice Bran by Kun WANG, Yuxi PAN, Zhi ZHANG, Hao HU, Mengdie TAI, Silu LI, Jing ZHAO, Lili QIAN, Feng ZUO

“…These results demonstrate that mixed fermentation utilizing Rhizopus oryzae and Lactobacillus fermentum effectively improves both functional characteristics and antioxidant activity of SDF derived from rice bran. …”
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Latent Cytomegalovirus Infection Is Associated With Impaired Left Ventricular Function After ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Luke Spray, Alasdair McIntosh, Peter J. McCartney, Peter W. Macfarlane, Annette Maznyczka, Paul Welsh, Colin Berry, Ioakim Spyridopoulos

“…Conclusions Patients who are cytomegalovirus‐positive with STEMI have impaired reperfusion, reduced left ventricular function, and less improvement in health‐related quality of life over 3 months.…”
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Efficacy of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Impact of Chronic Lung Disease on its Outcome in Patients of Chronic Rhinosinusitis by Minakshmi Karmakar, V D Prasanna Kumar Vasamsetty, Bonapart Chowdhury

“… Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health condition affecting a significant proportion of population which results in considerable morbidity and deterioration in quality of life. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) has gained acceptance throughout the world as a procedure believed to improve the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis and consequently the general wellbeing of patients suffering from the condition. …”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This investigation was designed to analyze alterations in functional connectivity across brain networks associated with cognitive fatigue through electroencephalogram (EEG) data analysis. …”
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Physeal distraction prior to excision of metaphyseal malignant bone tumors in children: Preserving joint function and limb growth by María García-Carrasco, Carla Carbonell-Rosell, Denisse G. Loya de la Cerda, Marius Aguirre-Cañadell, Roberto Veléz-Villa

“…Chemotherapy was administered pre- and post-surgery; one patient received adjuvant radiotherapy. …”
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Immediate impact of augmented reality visual training on choroidal thickness and accommodative function: A small sample study by Guo-rui Hu, Zhi-xing Xu, Chang-feng Pan, Zheng-yang Tao, Hang Chu, Zong-yue Lv, Ze-feng Kang, Hong-wei Deng

“…Conclusion: A single AR visual training session combined with a vision function restoration model was associated with a short-term decrease in ChT and a significant improvement in AF. …”
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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion and functional orthodontic treatment in children with sleep disordered breathing: a systematic review by Magdalena Piełunowicz, Jacek Kotuła, Krzysztof Kotuła, Mieszko Więckiewicz, Joanna Lis, Beata Kawala, Anna Ewa Kuc, Michał Sarul

“…This systematic review seeks to assess effect on quality of sleep resulting from Rapid Maxillary Expansion and functional orthodontic treatment in patients with SDB and morphological changes occurring in the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract contributing to the reduction of SDB symptoms. …”
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Effect of laser acupuncture on pain, range of motion, and function in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomised controlled trial by Nesma M. Allam, Hadeel Alsirhani, Maani Batel Alruwaili, Dalal Mabkhout Dosh, Huriyyah Mislat Alruwaili, Wessal Hisham Almazyad, Rokaia A. Toson, Doaa Ayoub Elimy, Doaa Ayoub Elimy, Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Hasnaa Ali Ebrahim, Nermine Nosseir, Mohamed A. Eladl, Zeinab A. Ali

“…However, Group A showed a significant reduction in VAS scores (p &lt; 0.001) and a significant improvement in the Kujala score and ROM for knee flexion and extension (p &lt; 0.001) compared with Group B.ConclusionFour-week LA intervention combined with an exercise programme demonstrated greater improvements in pain, knee ROM, and functional ability than the exercise programme alone. …”
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Effects of Physical Exercise Breaks on Executive Function in a Simulated Classroom Setting: Uncovering a Window into the Brain by Qian Yu, Zhihao Zhang, Sebastian Ludyga, Kirk I. Erickson, Boris Cheval, Meijun Hou, Dominika M. Pindus, Charles H. Hillman, Arthur F. Kramer, Ryan S. Falck, Teresa Liu‐Ambrose, Jin Kuang, Sean P. Mullen, Keita Kamijo, Toru Ishihara, David A. Raichlen, Matthew Heath, David Moreau, André O. Werneck, Fabian Herold, Liye Zou

“…Acutely interrupting prolonged sitting improves executive function, microvascular status, and cortical activation and connectivity, with causal density mediating the microvascular‐executive function link.…”
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PHENOMENOLOGY OF BODY IN THE CONTEXT OF POST-HUMANISM (ON THE EXAMPLE OF POPULAR SERIES IN THE GENRE OF CYBERPUNK) / ФЕНОМЕНОЛОГИЯ ТЕЛА В КОНТЕКСТЕ ПОСТГУМАНИЗМА (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ПОП... by STROEVA OLESYA V. / СТРОЕВА ОЛЕСЯ ВИТАЛЬЕВНА

“…The author argues that interdisciplinary approach in this matter would be conducive to approaching the understanding of the functioning of consciousness and self-awareness, as well as to human problems in the functioning of the transcendental sphere. …”
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Genome-wide identification of sugarcane HAT gene family and functional analysis of ScHAT1 in stress response by Shijiang Cui, Shiwei Yang, Ping Zhao, Shoujian Zang, Zhenxiang Li, Peixia Lin, Wanying Zhao, Yuanyuan Zhang, Dongjiao Wang, Youxiong Que, Qibin Wu

“…Histone acetyltransferases (HATs) are key regulators in plant stress responses, yet their functions and mechanisms remain largely unexplored in sugarcane. …”
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Developing a Multisensor-Based Machine Learning Technology (Aidar Decompensation Index) for Real-Time Automated Detection of Post–COVID-19 Condition: Protocol for an Observational... by Jenny Mathew, Jaclyn A Pagliaro, Sathyanarayanan Elumalai, Lauren K Wash, Ka Ly, Alison J Leibowitz, Varsha G Vimalananda

“…Information about demographics, symptoms (Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale and Post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale), comorbidities, and other clinical characteristics will be tagged and added to the biomarker data. …”
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Fusion of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing LCB1 peptide with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RNase improves antiviral efficacy by Nikita N. Kostin, Tatyana V. Bobik, Elena V. Konovalova, Milita V. Kocharovskaya, Maria A. Simonova, Natalia Yu Rushkevich, Yuliana A. Mokrushina, George A. Skryabin, Roman S. Kalinin, Sergey I. Kovalchuk, Rustam H. Ziganshin, Leonid A. Kaluzhskiy, Oksana V. Gnedenko, Evgeniy O. Yablokov, Alexis S. Ivanov, Aleksandr S. Chernov, Vitaly A. Kazakov, Oksana N. Khokhlova, Arkady N. Murashev, Senlian Hong, Elena I. Shramova, Alexey A. Schulga, Ekaterina N. Lyukmanova, Mikhail P. Kirpichnikov, Ivan V. Smirnov, Alexey A. Belogurov, Yuri P. Rubtsov, Alexey V. Stepanov, Hongkai Zhang, Alexander G. Gabibov, Sergey M. Deyev

“…However, limited avidity, lack of effector functions, short circulatory half-life, and restricted administration routes make them inferior compared to neutralizing antibodies. …”
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