Research Progress of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Therapy for Cognitive Impairment after Stroke by LIU Yuanchen, ZHANG Lixin

“…The stimulation site is usually the dorsolateral prefrontal lobe, but researchers have also confirmed the effectiveness of other stimulation sites, such as the bilateral M1 area and right parietal cortex. tDCS improves cognitive function by affecting neurotransmitters (such as calcium ions and γ-aminobutyric acid in astrocytes), the state of neurons, cerebral blood flow, and the connectivity of functional areas of the brain. tDCS not only produces an immediate boosting effect and an after-effect that is effective about 1 hour after stimulation, but also has long-term enhancement (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) effects. …”
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Validating image-derived input functions of dynamic 18F-FDG long axial field-of-view PET/CT studies by Charlotte L. C. Smith, Charlotte L. C. Smith, Gerben J. C. Zwezerijnen, Gerben J. C. Zwezerijnen, Marijke E. den Hollander, Henricus N. J. M. Greuter, Henricus N. J. M. Greuter, Nienke R. Gerards, Nienke R. Gerards, Josée Zijlstra, Josée Zijlstra, C. Willemien Menke-van der Houven van Oordt, C. Willemien Menke-van der Houven van Oordt, Idris Bahce, Idris Bahce, Maqsood Yaqub, Maqsood Yaqub, Ronald Boellaard, Ronald Boellaard

“…Aim/backgroundDynamic PET imaging requires an input function typically obtained through blood sampling. …”
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Association Between Premorbid Frailty Status and Functional Independence in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Following Endovascular Treatment in the Late Window by Huang L, Gong C, Qiu Z, Jiang S, Song M, Wang Z, Chen Y, Xu T, Hu P, Chen S, Chen Y, Nguyen TN, Liu C

“…Moreover, frailty significantly improved the predictive performance of traditional predictors with an AUC of 0.77 (P=0.036 by DeLong’s test).Conclusion: This study demonstrated that frailty according to the mFI-5 index was inversely associated with functional independence among AIS patients receiving EVT in the late window.Keywords: ischemic stroke, endovascular treatment, late window, frailty, mFI-5…”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Executive Ability Among Individuals with Right Cerebral Hemisphere Dominance: A Double- Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial by Kalpna Chauhan, Nidhi Sharma, Aasman Kumari, Deepesh Sharma, Atul Singh

“… Background: The frontal lobe of the cerebrum controls executive functions such as cognitive abilities, including working memory, attention and focus, planning, processing, task sequencing, and problem-solving. …”
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The safety and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with conservative treatment for patients with cervicogenic headaches: A double-blinded randomized con... by K. Jobin, C. Campbell, S.M. Schabrun, K.J. Schneider, A. Smith, C.T. Debert

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Feasibility and preliminary evidence of the immediate effect on balance, functionality, and cognition in adults over 50 through postural sway-meter training. by Plaiwan Suttanon, Wanadchapon Khanphed, Sairag Saadprai, Sudarat Apibantaweesakul

“…Between-group comparisons at post-intervention showed no significant differences in balance, functional, and cognitive performance outcomes. …”
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Effects of two warm-up protocols on isokinetic knee strength, jumping ability and sprint swimming performance in competitive swimmers by Zixiang Zhou, Pedro G. Morouço, Athanasios A. Dalamitros, Chao Chen, Weijia Cui, Rui Wu, Jian Wang

“…The conventional (Hcon: Qcon) and functional (Hecc: Qcon) ratios were calculated pre- and post- intervention. …”
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Ultra-endurance race performance and muscle mass as predictors of cognitive capacity by Deina Vilite, Diana Lismane, Jelena Raudeniece, Jelena Raudeniece, Linda Laizane, Linda Laizane, Gita Gersone, Gita Gersone, Ilze Barone, Ilze Barone, Ilze Justamente, Ilze Justamente, Kristiana Kovtuna, Kristiana Kovtuna, Bart Roelands, Bart Roelands, Bart Roelands, Maksims Zolovs, Maksims Zolovs, Maksims Zolovs, Dace Reihmane, Dace Reihmane

“…341 km over 18 h, with cognitive function assessed using a three-stage Stroop Test before, immediately after, and 24 h post-race. …”
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Targeting the CD39/CD73 pathway: New insights into cardiac fibrosis and inflammation in female cardiac surgery patients by Eitezaz Mahmood, Mark Robitaille, Yifan Bu, Adnan Khan, Marie-France Poulin, Feroze Mahmood, Ruma Bose, Kamal R. Khabbaz, Simon C. Robson, Robina Matyal

“…Apyrase supplementation (a CD39 mimetic) improved ejection fraction and decreased E/e’. Increased CD73 function (via dipyridamole) decreased fibrosis. …”
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Increased Range of Motion and Function in an Individual with Breast Cancer and Necrotizing Fasciitis—Manual Therapy and Pulsed Short-Wave Diathermy Treatment by Wayne Johnson, David O. Draper

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Translingual neural stimulation induced changes in intra- and inter-network functional connectivity in mild-moderate traumatic brain injury patients by Daniel Y. Chu, Jiancheng Hou, Thomas Hosseini, Veena A. Nair, Nagesh Adluru, Yuri Danilov, Kurt A. Kaczmarek, Mary E. Meyerand, Mitchell Tyler, Mitchell Tyler, Vivek Prabhakaran

“…All participants also received both Sensory Organization Test (SOT) and Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) testing pre- and post-intervention as part of the behavioral assessment.ResultsCompared to baseline, TLNS intervention led to statistically significant improvements in both the SOT [t(8) = 2.742, p = 0.028] and the DGI [t(8) = 2.855, p = 0.024] scores. …”
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Evaluation of swallowing function during the perioperative period using fiberoptic endoscopy in a patient with myasthenia gravis: a case report by Kunihiro Mitsuzawa, Takashi Ishida, Mariko Ito, Satoshi Tanaka, Mikito Kawamata

“…Abstract Background General anesthesia causes postoperative dysphagia, and myasthenia gravis also impairs swallowing function. Thus, managing general anesthesia in patients with myasthenia gravis requires special attention to swallowing function. …”
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Improving In Vivo High-Resolution CT Imaging of the Tumour Vasculature in Xenograft Mouse Models through Reduction of Motion and Bone-Streak Artefacts. by Veerle Kersemans, Pavitra Kannan, John S Beech, Russell Bates, Benjamin Irving, Stuart Gilchrist, Philip D Allen, James Thompson, Paul Kinchesh, Christophe Casteleyn, Julia Schnabel, Mike Partridge, Ruth J Muschel, Sean C Smart

“…This approach was used to improve preclinical in vivo imaging of the tumour vasculature.…”
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Validation of Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training as an efficient and effective approach to treating warfighters with persistent cognitive complaints associated with mild... by Andrew J. Darr, Andrew J. Darr, Andrew J. Darr, Angela Basham, Angela Basham, Angela Basham, Jessica L. Ryan, Melissa Caswell, Melissa Caswell, Melissa Caswell, Juan Lopez, Juan Lopez, Juan Lopez, Jennifer Zientz, Erin Venza, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Sandra Chapman, Jason M. Bailie, Jason M. Bailie, Jason M. Bailie

“…Additionally, treatment improved patient perceived functionality (KBCI) from T1 to T2 and these gains remained stable at T3 (p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.377). …”
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Boosting CO2 separation in porphyrinic MOF-based mixed matrix membranes via central metal atom integration by Nicholaus Prasetya, Hasan Can Gülbalkan, Seda Keskin, Christof Wöll

“…Instead of taking the traditional approach by functionalizing the MOF's ligands or varying the metal or metal-oxo MOF nodes, we harness the properties of metal atoms by integrating them as central elements within porphyrinic MOF linkers through a simple post-metalation method. …”
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A Comparison between the Effectiveness of computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Dialysis Patients’ Executive Functions by Fatemeh Firouzan, Vahid Sadeghi-Firoozabadi, Vahid Nejati, Jalil Fathabadi, Ahmad Firouzan

“…The present study aims to compare the efficiency of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) with computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Training (cCRT) on dialysis patients' executive functions. # Research method The present study, a quasi-experimental effort, adopted a pre-test/post-test method that included a control (sham) group…”
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SARS-CoV-2-induced cytokine storm drives prolonged testicular injury and functional impairment in mice that are mitigated by dexamethasone. by Stefanos Giannakopoulos, Jin Pak, Jackson Bakse, Monika A Ward, Vivek R Nerurkar, Michelle D Tallquist, Saguna Verma

“…These findings serve as a model for evaluating therapeutics in long COVID patients and may guide clinical strategies to improve male reproductive health outcomes post-SARS-CoV-2 infection.…”
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Review of zeolitic-based sorbents for CO2 capture: Insights into functional modifications, economic feasibility and machine learning-enhanced strategies by Saheed A. Ganiyu

“…The study first explores various CO2 capture technologies, including direct air capture, oxy-fuel combustion, pre-combustion, and post-combustion, providing a comprehensive overview of their operational principles and challenges. …”
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The effectiveness of various computer-based interventions for patients with chronic pain or functional somatic syndromes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Miel A P Vugts, Margot C W Joosen, Jessica E van der Geer, Aglaia M E E Zedlitz, Hubertus J M Vrijhoef

“…Computer-based interventions target improvement of physical and emotional functioning in patients with chronic pain and functional somatic syndromes. …”
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Spinal cord injury and electrical stimulation: analysis of neuroplasticity in a case report by Orcizo Francisco Silvestre, Julia Silva e Lima Schleder, Bruna Valentina Zuchatti, Cintia Kelly Bittar, Carla Alves Fakih, Marina Squarizi Simões Chagas, Vinicius Taboni Lisboa, Alberto Cliquet Junior

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