Comparison of the effects of different physical stimulation therapies on reducing upper limb spastic paralysis and motor dysfunction in stroke survivors after stroke: a network met... by Mingtong Bian, Mingtong Bian, Fuyan Chen, Fuyan Chen, Fuyan Chen, Huizhen Su, Zhiying Li, Zhiying Li, Xiaowei Sun, Xiaowei Sun, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Jinyuan Shi, Jinyuan Shi, Shuo Liu, Shuo Liu, Ru Rong, Ru Rong

“…The relative efficacy of different physical therapies and their combinations compared to monotherapies remains unclear.MethodsA comprehensive database search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from database inception to 2024 that evaluated physical therapies for post-stroke upper limb spasticity. …”
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Cardiac MRI study of adverse events in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a prospective cohort study of cardiac adverse events by Antonio Di Muzio, Alessandro Marchese, Lorenzo Monti, Cristina Panico, Marinos Kallikourdis, Gianluigi Condorelli, Armando Santoro, Matteo Simonelli, Angelo Dipasquale, Pasquale Persico, Laura Giordano, Giovanna Finocchiaro, Agnese Losurdo, Matteo Perrino, Marco Francone, Chiara Catalano, Simone Serio, Federica Catapano, Stefano Figliozzi, Carla D’Andrea, Marco Cremonesi, Maria Chiara Tronconi, Enrico Lugli

“…ICI treatment was associated with a significant left ventricular ejection function (LVEF) reduction pre-ICI versus post-ICI treatment (60.1±8% to 58.1±8%, p=0.002, paired t-test) and more than 3% LVEF loss in a substantial proportion of patients (18; 32%). …”
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Early prediction of long COVID-19 syndrome persistence at 12 months after hospitalisation: a prospective observational study from Ukraine by Dmytro Chumachenko, Tetyana Chumachenko, Oleksii Honchar, Tetiana Ashcheulova

“…Objective To identify the early predictors of a self-reported persistence of long COVID syndrome (LCS) at 12 months after hospitalisation and to propose the prognostic model of its development.Design A combined cross-sectional and prospective observational study.Setting A tertiary care hospital.Participants 221 patients hospitalised for COVID-19 who have undergone comprehensive clinical, sonographic and survey-based evaluation predischarge and at 1 month with subsequent 12-month follow-up. …”
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Performance Evaluation and Simulation Optimization of Outdoor Environmental Space in Communities Based on Subjective Comfort: A Case Study of Minhe Community in Qian’an City by Yuefang Rong, Jian Song, Zhuofan Xu, Haoxi Lin, Jiakun Liu, Baiyi Yang, Shuhan Guo

“…These climatic changes directly alter urban environmental conditions, which in turn exert indirect effects on human physiological function. Consequently, the comfort of outdoor community environments has emerged as a critical metric for assessing the quality of human habitation. …”
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Effect of CrossFit Training on Cognition and Physiological Parameters According to the Competitive Level by Michele Andrade de Brito, José Raimundo Fernandes, Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho, Ciro José Brito, Esteban Aedo-Muñoz, Diego I. Valenzuela Pérez, Bianca Miarka

“…Methodologically, our approach involved categorizing our sample into three groups: Elite (n=7), Advanced (n=10), and Beginners (n=15). We conducted comprehensive assessments of each participant's cognitive and physiological parameters pre- and post-WOD. …”
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Genome-wide identification of NHX gene family and effects of salicylic acid in regulating antioxidant activity as well as nutrients deposition under salt stress in three Brassica s... by Rana Muhammad Amir Gulzar, Raheel Munir, Zhang Ren Yi, Nazia Jan, Abdul Rauf, Zohaib Kaleem, Muhammad Haseeb Javaid, Mumtaz Ali Saand, Ali El-Keblawy, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Zaid Ulhassan

“…Results In this study, we identified the NHX gene family members of three Brassicaceae species including Brassica napus, Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea and analyzed the expression patterns of NHX genes in response to salt stress and phytohormonal application (SA). Comprehensive computational analyses, encompassing domain and motif prediction, cellular localization, cis-regulatory elements (CREs), and post-translational modification (PTM) sites revealed distinct group-specific characteristics within the NHX gene family. …”
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Osteo-myo-cutaneous 5th rib-pectoralis major flap in complex mandibular ameloblastoma: A practical solution for low-resources settings by Norman A. Rendón Mejía, Natanael Flores González, Yidam Irak Villa Martínez, Nancy Martinez Varela, Arturo Zamora Perea, Eric Sánchez Tellez, Hansel Gabriel Gómez Arámbula

“…Post-resection, significant mandibular defects often necessitate reconstruction to restore shape and function. …”
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Management of recurrent aggressive vertebral hemangiomas: a comparative study of piecemeal intralesional spondylectomy and modified total en bloc spondylectomy by Dongjie Jiang, Zihuan Zhou, Qi Zhang, Shaohui He, Haitao Sun, Xiaopan Cai, Tielong Liu, Xinghai Yang, Haifeng Wei, Jianru Xiao

“…Conclusions The modified TES technique presents a comprehensive resection, less blood loss, lower incidence of recurrence, and effective tumor control for recurrent AVHs in thoracic and lumbar spine through post-only approach.…”
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Pathogenicity and virulence of Aeromonas schubertii in farmed Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) in Thailand by Clara Trullàs, Sirikorn Kitiyodom, Komkiew Pinpimai, Putita Chokmangmeepisarn, Manoj Tukaram Kamble, Channarong Rodkhum, Nopadon Pirarat

“…In experimentally infected fish, clinical signs developed within 96 h post-exposure and included nodular lesion, and severe necrosis in the spleen, kidney, and liver. …”
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Patients’ trajectory from tooth loss to dental rehabilitation and living with implant-supported dentures – a qualitative interview study by Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Philipp-Cornelius Pott, Lara Prinz, Simone Schaumann, Meike Stiesch, Nils Schneider, Franziska A. Herbst

“…Nevertheless, as with other invasive procedures, implant treatment involves post-surgical risks as well as the risk of long-term complications. …”
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Identification and analysis of major latex protein (MLP) family genes in Rosa chinensis responsive to Botrytis cinerea infection by RNA-seq approaches by Haoyuan Chen, Qingkui Li, Peilei Cheng, Taotao Yan, Chunlan Dong, Zhe Hou, Peihuang Zhu, Changbing Huang

“…In summary, our research results underscore the potential importance of the RcMLP gene family in response to B. cinerea infection and provide comprehensive basis for further function exploration of the MLP gene family in rose resistance to fungal infections.…”
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Long non-coding RNA transcripts in Mycobacterium tuberculosis-host interactions by Mahalakshmi Vijayaraghavan, Shrikanth S. Gadad, Subramanian Dhandayuthapani

“…Mtb is an intracellular pathogen capable of subverting the defensive functions of the immune cells, and it can survive and multiply within humans' mononuclear phagocytes. …”
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Assessment of Stroke Case-fatality, Disability, Perceived Needs and Barriers for Care among First-ever Stroke Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Neuro-specialty Center in India: A... by Azad Devyani, Pradeep S. Banandur, Gautham Melur Sukumar, Girish Baburao Kulkarni, S. Mythirayee, Himani Rathore

“…Stroke survivors require care and support, particularly during the crucial 3 months post-stroke when 95% of functional neurological recovery occurs. …”
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Lessons Learned from Crisis Management and Amputation Decisions in the Aftermath of High-magnitude Earthquakes in Kahramanmaras on 6 February 2023 by Atilla Orhan

“…Discussion:The chaotic conditions post-earthquake revealed challenges in managing crush syndrome patients. …”
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Length of stay in hospital and rehabilitation centers after stroke in Arab countries and Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdullah I. Alhusayni, Abdullah H. Alzahrani

“…BACKGROUND: Stroke rehabilitation is a vital component of post-stroke care, and the length of stay (LOS) in hospitals and rehabilitation centers varies across healthcare systems. …”
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Effect of Full Mouth Oral Rehabilitation on Bite Force and Body Mass Index in Patients with Early Childhood Caries: A Study Protocol by Rutuja Pralhad Patil, Monika Khubchandani, Harikishan Kanani

“…Need of the Study: Bite force assessment in the context of full-mouth rehabilitation of ECC will help measure functionality, monitor stability, finding issues early, ensuring treatment effectiveness and recommend any necessary adjustments for the child’s best dental health, to improve post-treatment quality of life. …”
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Quality-of-Life Outcomes Following Thyroid Surgery in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review of Physical, Emotional, and Social Dimensions by Amani N. Alansari, Mohamed Sayed Zaazouee, Safaa Najar, Alaa Ahmed Elshanbary

“…These findings underscore the need for comprehensive post-operative care, including routine QoL assessments and tailored psychological support. …”
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Integration of phospho-signaling and transcriptomics in single cells reveals distinct Th17 cell fates by Seth D. Fortmann, Awalpreet S. Chadha, Blake F. Frey, Asif Elahi, Vidya Sagar Hanumanthu, Shanrun Liu, Andrew Goldsborough, P. Brent Ferrell, Jr., Maria B. Grant, Casey T. Weaver, Robert S. Welner

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DNA methylation dynamics play crucial roles in shaping the distinct transcriptomic profiles for different root-type initiation in rice by Wei Jiang, Zhou Zhou, Xiaoying Li, Yu Zhao, Shaoli Zhou

“…Moreover, our work reveals that the activation of DNA glycosylase 702 (DNG702) and repression of Domains Rearranged Methyltransferase 2 (DRM2) play important roles in the erasure of CHH methylation and activation of functional genes during the processes, such as a novel identified key regulatory bZip65, thus directly impacting the initiation of post-embryonic roots in rice. …”
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CD44 signaling in skin wound healing and regeneration by Annie Y. Guan, Yanlin Chen, Scheffer C. Tseng, Qing Lin

“…This suggests that CD44 signaling may play an important role in post-natal wound healing. In this comprehensive review, we summarize and compare, for the first time, the roles of CD44 signaling triggered by HA of different molecular weights in skin wound healing. …”
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