Subclinical cardiac dysfunction detected by speckle-tracking echocardiography in patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing liver transplantation by Nguyen Tai Thu, Pham Dang Hai, Nguyen Thi Kieu Ly, Pham Nguyen Son, Nguyen Huu Thanh, Dang Hoang Thien

“…While conventional echocardiography may not detect subtle changes, 2D-STE reveals improvements in LV function post-transplantation, emphasizing its role in assessing cirrhotic cardiomyopathy.…”
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Enhanced Recovery after Intensive Care (ERIC): study protocol for a German stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a critical care telehe... by Ulrich Mansmann, Claudia Spies, Ursula Marschall, Reinhard Busse, Christine Adrion, Bjoern Weiss, Nicolas Paul, Elke Berger, Jörg Caumanns, Simone Rosseau

“…More than half of the survivors of critical illness suffer from medium-term or long-term cognitive, psychological and/or physical impairments after ICU discharge, which is recognised as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). There are evidence-based and consensus-based quality indicators (QIs) in intensive care medicine, which have a positive influence on patients’ long-term outcomes if adhered to.Methods and analysis The protocol of a multicentre, pragmatic, stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled, quality improvement trial is presented. …”
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Trans‐rectovesical pouch urethral‐sparing robotic‐assisted simple prostatectomy: A case series by Xinnan Chen, Kangkang Zhao, Hao Wang, Chengwei Zhang, Lin Du, Wendi Wang, Tianyi Chen, Haixiang Qin, Xuefeng Qiu, Hongqian Guo, Gutian Zhang

“…This new method remarkably improved the voiding function, maintained antegrade ejaculation and did not increase the post‐operative complications.…”
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Nerve root magnetic stimulation regulates the synaptic plasticity of injured spinal cord by ascending sensory pathway by Ya Zheng, Lingyun Cao, Dan Zhao, Qi Yang, Chunya Gu, Yeran Mao, Guangyue Zhu, Yulian Zhu, Jing Zhao, Dongsheng Xu

“…Neuromagnetic stimulation targeting the nerve roots has been shown to improve motor function by enhancing nerve conduction in the injured spinal cord and restoring the synaptic ultrastructure of both the sensory and motor cortex. …”
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LeFort Colpocleisis: Unmet Expectations about Correction of Urinary Symptoms Are Related to Disappointment and Regret by Themistoklis Mikos, Sofia Tsiapakidou, Matteo Lioupis, Christos Anthoulakis, Iakovos Theodoulidis, Grigoris F. Grimbizis

“…At 3-month follow-up, there was one prolapse recurrence (0.71%) and no case of regret of sexual function loss. In the long term, 28 patients died, and 69 patients were interviewed through telephone (follow-up 61.65 months). …”
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Study protocol for assessing the effectiveness, implementation fidelity and uptake of attachment & child health (ATTACH™) Online: helping children vulnerable to early adversity by Nicole Letourneau, Lubna Anis, Cui Cui, Ian D. Graham, Kharah Ross, Kendra Nixon, Jan Reimer, Miranda Pilipchuk, Emily Wang, Simone Lalonde, Suzanna Varro, Maria Jose Santana, Ashley Stewart-Tufescu, Angela Soulsby, Barbara Tiedemann, Leslie Hill, Tiffany Beks, Martha Hart

“…Our primary hypothesis is ATTACH™ Online improves children’s development. Secondary hypotheses examine whether ATTACH™ Online improves children’s mental health, parent–child relationships, and parental RF. …”
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Impact of two different periodized aerobic training on acute cerebrovascular response and cognitive performance in coronary heart disease patients by Béatrice Bérubé, Maxime Boidin, Mathieu Gayda, Thomas Vincent, Jonathan Tremblay, Martin Juneau, Anil Nigam, Antony D. Karelis, Louis Bherer

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The alteration of the sensorimotor network in trigeminal neuralgia after microvascular decompression surgery: a follow-up study using independent component analysis by Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang, Xueju Wang, Xuefeng Wang, Gengdi Huang

“…Recent advances in neuroimaging have enhanced visualization of the trigeminal nerve’s vascular anatomy, deepening insights into TN pathophysiology and paving the way for improved diagnostics and therapies. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) has been extensively applied in studies of TN, uncovering alterations in brain activity, functional connectivity, cortical thickness and neural networks.MethodsIndependent component analysis (ICA) presents a powerful alternative for analyzing fMRI data, offering several advantages over traditional region of interests (ROIs) approaches. …”
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Randomized trial of cognitive training and brain stimulation in non‐demented older adults by Daria Antonenko, Friederike Thams, Ulrike Grittner, Jessica Uhrich, Franka Glöckner, Shu‐Chen Li, Agnes Flöel

“…All tasks were administered at baseline, post‐intervention, and at 1‐ and 7‐month follow‐up assessments. …”
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Shortening duration of untreated illness in young people with first episode eating disorders: protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a smartphone friendly multi-m... by Luiza Grycuk, Dina Monssen, Molly R. Davies, Helen Sharpe, Karina L. Allen, Vibhore Prasad, Rachel Potterton, Priya Popat, Victoria A. Mountford, Sheryllin McNeil, Vanessa Lawrence, Nina Grant, Kimberley A. Goldsmith, Danielle Glennon, Sarah Byford, Amy Brown, Ulrike Schmidt

“…Online assessments will be carried out at baseline, end of intervention and follow-up (weeks 0, 4 and 12 post-randomisation, respectively). Outcomes will include motivation and readiness to change, attitudes and intentions towards help-seeking, ED symptoms, mood and social functioning, and health-related quality of life. …”
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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Social Skills Training for Students with Autism and Social Difficulties Observed Through Behavior and Brain Waves by Chia-Chi Yeh, Ying-Ru Meng

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A Mathematical Model to Study Defensive Metrics in Football: Individual, Collective and Game Pressures by Jose M. Calabuig, César Catalán, Luis M. García-Raffi, Enrique A. Sánchez-Pérez

“…Ultimately, these data serve as a pivotal tool for improving team strategy based on comprehensive post-match data analysis. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of an exercise program based on the Adapted Utilitarian Judo program by analyzing fall competence in older adults by Marta Ortiz-Molina, Karin Strömqvist Bååthe, Óscar DelCastillo-Andrés, María del Carmen Campos-Mesa

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Supplementation in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Retrospective Evaluation of Subtype and Sex-Based Differences by Nur Düzen Oflas, Yonca Yılmaz Ürün

“…Sex differences in vitamin D levels were only significant in the IBS-M group, both at baseline and post-treatment (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <i>Conclusions:</i> Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among all IBS subtypes and significantly improves with supplementation, independently of the subtype. …”
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Changes in ventral prefrontal-subcortical network connectivity during the course of remission from bipolar mania by Jennifer E. Siegel-Ramsay, Elizabeth Lippard, Thomas Blom, Wade Webber, Cal Adler, David E. Fleck, Melissa P. DelBello, Jorge R.C. Almeida, Stephen M. Strakowski

“…However, while ventral prefrontal–paralimbic/limbic connectivity may show improvement with symptom remission, it may not fully normalize, suggesting residual functional abnormalities despite clinical recovery.…”
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From Breathlessness to Better Living: Transforming COPD Care with Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Abins Thozhuthinkal Kasim, Ravi Gaur, Nitesh Manohar Gonnade, Nagma Sheenam, Chinchu Kolakkanni, Sarankumar Ganesan, Adharshna Thangamalai Kannan

“…Conclusion The 12-week home-based PR program improved lung function and reduced disability in COPD patients. …”
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Impact of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor on the small airways in cystic fibrosis by Sofia Campos Silva, Andreia Barroso, Maria Cunha, Elsa Fragoso, Pilar Azevedo

“…Results: There was a significant post-treatment improvement in lung function, with a median increase of 0.42 L/s in the FEF25-75% (p < 0.001) and a 5% reduction in the mean RV/TLC ratio (p < 0.001). …”
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Isoniazid preventive therapy modulates Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific T-cell responses in individuals with latent tuberculosis and type 2 diabetes by Phillip Ssekamatte, Diana Sitenda, Rose Nabatanzi, Marjorie Nakibuule, Davis Kibirige, Andrew Peter Kyazze, David Patrick Kateete, Bernard Ssentalo Bagaya, Obondo James Sande, Reinout van Crevel, Stephen Cose, Irene Andia Biraro

“…CXCR5 expression on both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells was upregulated, while PD-1 expression was downregulated post-IPT, indicating reduced T-cell exhaustion and improved homing capabilities. …”
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Nursing of a patient with post-stroke constipation treated with moxibustion combined with auricular acupoint pressing based on the brain-gut axis theory (基于脑-肠轴理论艾灸联合耳穴压豆干预1例脑卒中后便秘... by ZHANG Ping (张平), LIU Hua (刘华), YANG Xing (杨星)

“…Based on the interaction of the brain-gut axis theory, nursing by syndrome differentiation is conductive to relieve the constipation and improve the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients with post-stroke constipation. …”
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Differential modulation of the cortical alpha rhythm and activation of distinct neural networks during tactile perception training by learners and non-learners by Kei Saito, Kei Saito, Naofumi Otsuru, Naofumi Otsuru, Kaito Tateishi, Ryuji Kurebayashi, Hideaki Onishi, Hideaki Onishi

“…Cortical alpha-band power, which is associated with sensory processing efficiency, was compared between baseline and post-training in low- and high-learning groups. Coherence analysis was also performed between EEG electrode pairs to reveal functional connectivity (FC) networks associated with low and high learning.ResultsIn the high-learner group, alpha-band power spectral density (PSD) was significantly stronger post-training at the left central-parietal electrodes. …”
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