Effects of Pilates combined with breathing exercise on lung function, body posture and postural stability among female college students: A randomized controlled trial. by Jie Zhang, Yanan Zhao, Qianwen Wang

“…Combining breathing exercises with Pilates can improve lung function, body posture, and postural stability in female college students, and a longer training duration (> 16 weeks) appears beneficial for achieving optimal outcomes. …”
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Longitudinal assessment of swallowing function in laryngeal cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy: a fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)-b... by Nesreen Mahmoud, Ashraf Khaled, Samah Semary, Rehab Abdelhameed, Amr Anter

“…Abstract Background This study evaluated swallowing outcomes in laryngeal cancer patients following radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Methods Swallowing function was evaluated in 60 laryngeal cancer patients treated with RT/CRT using fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and Arabic Dysphagia Handicap Index (A-DHI) at pretreatment (baseline) and at 2- and 6-month post-treatment. …”
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The effect of warm saltwater and warm water baths on pain, fatigue, sleep quality, and functional capacity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled study✰ by Okşan Aktaş, Ayşe Arikan Dönmez, Sevgisun Kapucu, Muhammet Çinar

“…Additionally, warm saltwater baths significantly improved functional capacity. These interventions may serve as safe, accessible, and effective complementary methods for symptom management. …”
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A New Approach to Environmental Economic Dispatch Using Multiobjective Differential Evolution: A Case Study by Carine Nogueira Santino, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodriguez, Cristiano Hora De Oliveira Fontes

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Radiological and Functional Outcomes of Proximal Fibular Osteotomy Performed under Local Anesthesia in Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Prospective Short-term Study by Puneet Kamra, Naresh Chander Arora, Nitin Rawal, Akshay Vadhroliya, Praveen Solanki, Mrudul Kyada

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Sesame oil improves biomarkers of glycemic control in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial by Masoumeh Atefi, Hamid Vahedi, Mina Darand, Mohammad Hassan Entezari

“…Serum fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting serum insulin (FSI), homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), homeostasis model assessment of β-cell function (HOMA-β), quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI), serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and serum malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured at the pre- and post-intervention phases. …”
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The effects of eccentric cycling on vascular reactivity by Manuel Gomez, Manuel Gomez, Samuel Montalvo, Samuel Montalvo, Daniel Conde, Daniel Conde, Gabriel Ibarra-Mejia, Alvaro N. Gurovich

“…FMD was calculated following traditional recommendations and adjusting for exercise-induced endothelial shear stress (ESS), utilizing the same pre-exercise baseline artery diameter for post-exercise FMD calculations.ResultsThere was a significant increase in endothelial function (p = 0.037) when adjusting pre-exercise baseline diameter to adjust for ESS, but when utilizing the traditional method no change in endothelial function was observed.Conclusion30-min of moderate ECC showed a significant improvement in endothelial function when accounting for exercise-induced ESS. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes for hip fracture patients in an integrated orthogeriatric care model: a descriptive study of four discharge pathways with one-year follow-up by Eirik Solheim Salvesen, Kristin Taraldsen, Greger Lønne, Stian Lydersen, Sarah Elizabeth Lamb, Kjersti Opdal, Ingvild Saltvedt, Lars Gunnar Johnsen

“…Conclusions Orthogeriatric treatment pathways for hip fracture patients entailed differentiation based on factors such as age, mobility, comorbidity and physical function. Participants in all pathways improved in physical performance-scores, yet experienced decline in quality of life-scores during follow-up. …”
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Impact of Organ Donor Pretreatment With Anti-Thymocyte Globulin in a Murine Model of Allogenic Kidney Transplantation by An He, An He, Yiren Yang, Katja Kotsch, Arne Sattler

“…Importantly, transplantation of kidneys from ATG pre-treated donors into fully mismatched recipients showed only mild effects on leukocyte re-composition post transplantation. In line with this, serum creatinine and urea levels were similar in animals receiving kidneys from ATG treated donors or controls, demonstrating that donor treatment had no effect on allograft function in the early post-transplantation phase. …”
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Real world telehealth delivery of an evidence based self-management education program for people with epilepsy and cognitive comorbidity by Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, Sarah J. Kaden, Lisa P. Sackett, Maureen T. Quigley, Trina Dawson, Laura DeMuro, Kathryn E. Giordano, Kathryn E. Giordano, Jessica DeNaples, Meredith E. Olenec, Stephanie Jennings, Ambereen Burhanuddin, Joanne Harris, Suzanne Lenz, Robert Ross-Shannon, Todd MacKenzie, Todd MacKenzie, Todd MacKenzie, Barbara Jobst, Barbara Jobst

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Does constipation affect the effectiveness of washed microbiota transplantation in treating autism spectrum disorders? by Zihao Pan, Zheng Gao, Junyi Chen, Yongxi Quan, Jiating Xu, Xiaofeng Liang, Wenrui Xie, Xingxiang He, Xingxiang He, Lihao Wu, Lihao Wu

“…After one course of WMT, constipation group showed an obvious increase in microbial diversity and a significant increase in the relative abundance of Bifidobacteria compared to non-constipation group.ConclusionPost WMT, core symptoms and sleep disorders were significantly improved in both groups. …”
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Effect of mild posterior capsule opacification on visual outcomes in trifocal diffractive pseudophakic eyes: A multicenter prospective study by Limei Zhang, Runhan Shi, Xuanzhu Chen, Xuefen Gu, Jiying Shen, Aijun Wang, Shuang Ni, Lei Cai, Haike Guo, Jin Yang

“…However, in patients with PCO grade 1 (mild), post-capsulotomy UNVA, DLI, medium and high spatial frequency CS under photopic condition and VF-14 scores were significantly improved compared with pre-capsulotomy values (all P ​< ​0.05). …”
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Effect of Slow Deep Breathing on Lung Function Among Individuals with Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) at a Regional General Hospital in Indonesia by Nur Hafizah, Widiharti Widiharti, Widya Lita Fitrianur, Ernawati Ernawati

“…Introduction: Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) sufferers experience decreased lung function. Non-pharmacological therapy such as slow deep breathing has been widely applied to improve lung function of individuals with Tuberculosis. …”
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The Feasibility and User Experience of a Program of Progressive Cued Activity to Promote Functional Upper Limb Activity in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting with Follow-Up at Ho... by Kimberly Bassindale, Sarah Golus, Jake Horder, Maureen Winkoski, Meghann Sytsma, Whitney A. Morelli, Maura Casadio, John McGuire, Robert A. Scheidt

“…Future research should focus on enhancing user engagement and evaluating the clinical efficacy of this approach in improving functional outcomes post-stroke.…”
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Prolonged nightly fasting in older adults with memory decline: A single-group pilot study exploring changes in cognitive function and cardiometabolic risk factors by Dara L. James, Linda K. Larkey, Molly Maxfield, SeungYong Han, Edward Ofori, Alex E. Mohr, Nanako A. Hawley, Kate Alperin, Erica Ahlich, David E. Vance, Dorothy D. Sears

“…Conclusion: These pilot findings suggest that prolonged nightly fasting, targeted to align food intake with circadian rhythms, may improve cognitive function and sleep among older adults. …”
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Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy with Neuromuscular Training Program on Pain, Function and Muscle Strength in Participants with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Controlled Trial by D Thaheera, K Kotteeswaran, K Nishitha

“…Conclusion: This study concludes that the neuromuscular training programme showed a promising effect in reducing pain and improving function and muscle strength when compared with the aerobic exercise regimen.…”
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Results of a concurrent training protocol in muscle function and quality of life in the pediatric population with type 1 diabetes: a pilot study in public health by Phillip Foster, Erna Gálvez, Patricio Pinto, Eduardo Cifuentes-Silva, Sandra Mahecha-Matsudo, Mauricio Inostroza-Mondaca

“…Muscle function improved in standing broad jump (p = 0.03), prone plank (p = 0.01), 10RM squat (p = 0.03), and 10RM chest press (p = 0.01). …”
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Effect of dry needling plus static stretching on plantar flexor spasticity, function, and quality of life in a patient with chronic stroke: a case report by Mahdi Esmaeeli, Nastaran Ghotbi, Kazem Malmir, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Pablo Herrero, Shohreh Jalaie, Elham Loni, Sajede Mazidi

“…Conclusion This case study reported a patient with post-stroke spasticity. After dry needling in combination with static stretching, spasticity and overall function improved. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairments: the influence of do... by Thatchaya Prathum, Thanwarat Chantanachai, Oranich Vimolratana, Chotica Laksanaphuk, Irin Apiworajirawit, Benchaporn Aneksan, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng-Ta Yang, Wanalee Klomjai

“…However, no improvement were observed in memory or executive function.…”
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The positive impact of robotic‐assisted BCR TKA on post‐operative joint line restoration, lateral posterior condylar offset and standard and advanced activity in the 2011 Knee Soci... by Takao Kaneko, Kosuke Shiga, Ayakane Yamamoto, Kazuki Amemiya, Masaru Omata, Shu Yoshizawa

“…Conclusions RA‐BCR TKA improved post‐operative extension angle and standard and advanced activity in the 2011 KSS more than the Conventional TKA. …”
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