Investigating the Effect of an Intervention based on the Leventhal\'s Self-Regulation Model on the Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction of Women with Diabetes: A Randomized Clin... by leila ghorbani, Zainab Alimoradi, Sima Hashemipour, Nasim Bahrami

“…In the tintervention group, the intervention based on the Leventhal model was implemented through three face-to-face sessions per week. Sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and illness perception were examined in both groups before the intervention, after, and one, two, and three months post-intervention.  …”
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Exercise-induced mitochondrial protection in skeletal muscle of ovariectomized mice: A myogenic E2 synthesis-independent mechanism by Xu Tian, Yi Hu, Tao Li, Fangfang Yu, Tingting Li, Xiangyang Tian, Yiwei Feng, Qiuling Zhong, Yifan Meng, Wei Chen, Rengfei Shi

“…OVX mice underwent bilateral ovariectomy, with the OVX + ET group performing 8 weeks of treadmill exercise starting 10 weeks post-surgery. Functional tests (grip strength, fatigue resistance) and gastrocnemius analyses (morphology, mitochondrial function, E2/antioxidant levels, and protein expression) were conducted. …”
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Impact of active fluid management on cardiac hemodynamic and mechanics in patients on maintenance hemodialysis by Paunić Zoran, Dekleva-Manojlović Milica, Marković-Nikolić Nataša, Rančić Nemanja, Dimković Nada

“…The improvement in the LV structure and function in the active group correlated with better relative overhydration (ROH) management in this group – the proportion of “critically” overhydrated patients decreased from 45% at the start to 24% at the end of study (p = 0.003). …”
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One-year outcomes in sepsis: a prospective multicenter cohort study in Japan by Keibun Liu, Shinichi Watanabe, Kensuke Nakamura, Hidehiko Nakano, Maiko Motoki, Hiroshi Kamijo, Matsuoka Ayaka, Kenzo Ishii, Yasunari Morita, Takashi Hongo, Nobutake Shimojo, Yukiko Tanaka, Manabu Hanazawa, Tomohiro Hamagami, Kenji Oike, Daisuke Kasugai, Yutaka Sakuda, Yuhei Irie, Masakazu Nitta, Kazuki Akieda, Daigo Shimakura, Hajime Katsukawa, Toru Kotani, David McWilliams, Peter Nydahl, Stefan J. Schaller, Takayuki Ogura, the ILOSS Study Group

“…Conclusions This multicenter study identified the distinct realities of post-sepsis life in Japanese ICU patients, highlighting the unique challenges in improving their functions and returning to daily life. …”
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Structural barriers and facilitators to accessing postsurgical rehabilitation in adults who were treated with surgery for low back pain: protocol for a scoping review by Jessica J. Wong, Jen Rinaldi, Paulo Pereira, Silvano Mior, Lauren Ead, Alanna Veitch, Kent Murnaghan, Pierre Côté

“…Findings will advance knowledge of structural challenges experienced by adults needing post-surgical rehabilitation, informing rehabilitation and other healthcare strategies to remove barriers and improve functioning globally. …”
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Integrated analysis of microbiome and transcriptome reveals the mechanisms underlying the chlorogenic acid-mediated attenuation of oxidative stress and systemic inflammatory respon... by Zhaoying Hu, Lianchi Wu, Yujie Lv, Chaoyue Ge, Xinyu Luo, Shenao Zhan, Weichen Huang, Xinyu Shen, Dongyou Yu, Bing Liu

“…However, the mechanisms underlying whether and how CGA alleviates systemic inflammatory responses and oxidative stress to improve egg performance and quality in post-peaking laying hens remain unclear. …”
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Effect of purpose-directed acupuncture on the pharyngeal phase in stroke patients with dysphagia based on surface electromyography: a randomized controlled trial by Yan-Qiang Qin, Ying-Chun Sun, Xian-Kuan Cheng, Hai-Jiang Yao, Shao-Hong Li, Zheng-Fan Yang, Tao Zheng, Da-Peng Li, Ling-Yong Xiao

“…Surface electromyography results indicated that patients in the treatment group had significantly increased Aemg and Iemg values in the submental muscle group compared to the control group.ConclusionPDA schemes may serve as a more effective treatment approach for post-stroke dysphagia, particularly showing advantages in improving submental muscle strength.Clinical trial registrationThe protocol was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2100053597).…”
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Notice of Violation of IEEE Publication Principles: Dynamic Embedding and Scheduling of Service Function Chains for Future SDN/NFV-Enabled Networks by Haotong Cao, Hongbo Zhu, Longxiang Yang

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Optimal Design of THz NRD Rat-Race Circuit Using Function Expansion Based Topology Optimization Method With CMA-ES by Md. Iquebal Hossain Patwary, Tahir Bashir, Akito Iguchi, Yasuhide Tsuji

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Effect of counselling on the family function of intimate partner violence victims attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria by B. O. Akor, L. A. Moses, N. D. Baamlong, L. L. Shedul, A. S. Haruna, J. M. Abu, O. U. Chira, N. R. Ripiye, R. A. Abdulkareem

“…Post intervention, the mean family function score improved from 2.92 ± 0.92 to 2.16 ± 0.63 and this change was statistically significant (p 0.0001). …”
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Combining rehabilitation nursing with nutritional intervention to improve self-care ability and nutritional status in elderly stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Liu Mei, Xing Li, Gaoxiao Chen, Zhangjian Fang

“…Changes in clinical efficacy, self-care ability, nutritional status indicators, and recovery of motor function were assessed to analyze the effect of combining rehabilitation nursing with nutritional intervention on elderly stroke patients. …”
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A pilot study of cognitive training with and without transcranial direct current stimulation to improve cognition in older persons with HIV-related cognitive impairment by Ownby RL, Acevedo A

“…Results are suggestive that tDCS may improve cognitive function in persons with HIV infection. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Intravenous lidocaine improves postoperative cognition in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study by Xian-xue Wang, Jing Dai, Qi Wang, Hui-wei Deng, Yun Liu, Gui-fan He, Hua-jing Guo, Ya-lan Li

“…We investigated whether intraoperative lidocaine improves postoperative cognitive function after laparoscopic radical resection for colorectal cancer. …”
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Roles of 670 nm Photobiomodulation on Rat Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: Enhancing RGC Survival, Mitochondrial Function, and Anti-Inflammatory Response by Tu-Wen Chen, Yao-Tseng Wen, Pei-Kang Liu, Monir Hossen, Rong-Kung Tsai

“…Rats received 670 nm light therapy (10 min/day, 3000 lux) for seven days post-injury. Treatment improved visual function (a 3.36-fold increase in FVEP amplitude), enhanced RGC survival (1.55-fold), and reduced apoptosis (a 15.86-fold reduction in TUNEL-positive cells). …”
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Long-term benefits of a tailored strength training intervention on arm function in chronic stroke survivors: a follow-up study by Marie-Hélène Milot, Stephania Palimeris, Yavuz Shahzad, Hélène Corriveau, François Tremblay, Marie-Hélène Boudrias

“…Objective: We showed that a tailored strengthening intervention based on the size of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in the affected arm was effective in improving function in chronic stroke survivors. Here, we investigated whether the short-term gains in arm function were maintained at 1-year follow-up. …”
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Improved mental health outcomes and normalised spontaneous EEG activity in veterans reporting a history of traumatic brain injuries following participation in a psilocybin retreat by Grace Blest-Hopley, Giuseppe Pasculli, Giuseppe Pasculli, Simon G. D. Ruffell, WaiFung Tsang, Olateju Emmanuel, Kathryn M. Pate, Hannes Kettner, Hannes Kettner, Leor Roseman, David Erritzoe, Robin Carhart-Harris, Robin Carhart-Harris

“…Paired t-tests were used to analyze changes in psychological scores, while EEG frequency band analysis assessed changes in brain function and connectivity.ResultsImprovements were observed across several mental health measures: PTSD (PCL-5 scores decreased by 50%, p=0.010), depression (PHQ-9 scores decreased by 65%, p<0.001), and anxiety (STAI) scores decreased by 28%, p<0.001). …”
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Perspectives of integration of educational disciplines «Informational Networks and Systems» and «Bibliology» for students of specialty 51.03.06 Library and Information Activities... by J. V. Gushul, A. V. Mikhailova

“…This article describes an innovative integration project in two disciplines - «Informational Networks and Systems» and «Bibliography», which is a lab to create a site on the specific theme.It should be revealed how interdisciplinary integration project increases the efficiency of the educational process, provides enhanced knowledge, shows the possibility of their practical use and, more importantly, allows you to simulate the information environment and develop skills for the implementation of the integrative function in the future professional activity. Materials and Methods: Analysis of educational-methodical documentation showed the possibility of interdisciplinary work.Disciplines are complementary and provide conditions for sharing of practical and laboratory results that enriches disciplines and outputs library education to a new level of interdisciplinarity, the modeling of the information environment of the future professional activity, increasing students responsibility for their work on the basis of introduction of information technologies.The method of observation revealed and substantiated methodological solutions in the organization of the laboratory work on the discipline «Information systems and networks»: use developments of the discipline «Bibliography», improve the efficiency of search and extraction of information in the global information space, to start with site design, dedicated to a specific person, use developing a software like site builder, etc.The analysis of the first results showed the problematic integration of the field: unwillingness of students-future librarians to take responsibility for the quality of the work itself, increasing labor costs of teachers, enhancing the personality of the teacher in the educational process, a significant strengthening of the role of independent work students and their unwillingness to her and others.Results: the first experience of the implementation of the integration project analyzed by the students, proposed methodological solutions for the implementation of an interdisciplinary project. …”
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Economic and Environmental Sustainability Performance Improvements in the Outdoor Wood Furniture Industry Through a Lean-Infused FMEA-Supported Fuzzy QFD Approach by Melike Nur Ince, Emrecan Arpaci, Cagatay Tasdemir, Rado Gazo

“…Significant improvements were observed post-implementation: total lead time was reduced by approximately 38.46%, value-added time by 22.05%, and non-value-added time by 47.64%. …”
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The effect of virtual reality-based treadmill gait training on functional mobility and balance in chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Seung-Hyeon Han, Hyeon Ju Jang, Jong Weon Lee, Jong Weon Lee, Jin Woong Cheong, Young Dae Kim, Hyo Suk Nam, Deog Young Kim, Deog Young Kim

“…Virtual reality (VR)-based treadmill training offers immersive, task-specific practice, potentially improving functional mobility in real environments. …”
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Effect of a Physical Exercise Intervention on Physical Function Parameters and Blood Analytical Changes in Lung Cancer Survivors: A Feasibility Study by Teresa Soria-Comes, María Climent-Gregori, Inmaculada Maestu-Maiques, Ignacio Inchaurraga-Álvarez, Ferrán Cuenca-Martínez, Omar Cauli, Francisco M. Martínez-Arnau

“…The EORTC-QLQ-C30 functions and symptoms significantly improved after the intervention (<i>p</i> < 0.05 and <i>p</i> < 0.01, respectively). …”
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