The effect of traditional Thai massage vs routine physical therapy on gait pattern in spastic cerebral palsy: A cross-over randomized controlled trial. by Peerapat Lertwiram, Chanika Angsanuntsukh, Krongkaew Supapitanon, Tanyaporn Patathong, Apiphan Iamchaimongkol, Suchanont Baosuwan, Ponsaphat Ongtanasin, Phimpisut Srinorasit, Patarawan Woratanarat

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the effect of traditional Thai massage (TM) vs. a standard physical therapy (PT) on gait pattern in spastic CP.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-over single blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted between October 2022 and October 2023 (Thai Clinical Trials Registry: TCTR20220530007). …”
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The Spatial‐Temporal Alternative Splicing Profile Reveals the Functional Diversity of FXR1 Isoforms in Myogenesis by Wei Wang, Xinhao Fan, Weiwei Liu, Yuxin Huang, Shuhong Zhao, Yalan Yang, Zhonglin Tang

“…The analysis reveals a pervasive and evolutionarily conserved pattern of alternative exon usage throughout myogenic differentiation, with hundreds of skipped exons (SEs) showing developmental regulation, particularly within skeletal muscle. …”
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RBEDH: A Decentralized Role-Based Event Driven Hybrid Framework for Smart Contracts by Eashwar Sivakumar, Kiran Jot Singh, Paras Chawla, Geetha Ganesan

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Functional Identification Reveals That TaTGA16-2D Promotes Drought and Heat Tolerance by Jingna Ru, Jiamin Hao, Xiaoqian Ji, Bingqing Hao, Jiale Yang, Hongtao Wang, Baoquan Quan, Pengyan Guo, Jiping Zhao, Chao Wang, Huawei Shi, Zhaoshi Xu

“…Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the evolution and functional roles of <i>TaTGAs</i> and identifies <i>TaTGA16-2D</i> as a promising candidate to enhance abiotic stress tolerance in wheat via molecular breeding.…”
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Fractal phototherapy: impact on the structure and function of the retina of rabbits with modelled retinal pigment epithelium atrophy by D. V. Fadeev, N. V. Neroeva, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, V. I. Kotelin, T. A. Pavlenko, O. V. Beznos, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, P. A. Ilyukhin, Yu. S. Timofeev

“…A positive effect of FF on the functional activity of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) may suggest that prescribing a course of FF lasting up to 1 month (20 sessions) in diseases accompanied by a pathology of RGC is advisable, whereas for patients with a pathology of the macular region, such as AMD, an effective improvement in the activity of photoreceptors and bipolar cells could probably be achieved through a 1-week course of FF, conducted under the control of electroretinography.…”
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Human congenital cataract mutation in MYH9 alters F-actin organization and cell functions by Hao Yuan, Zhen-Yu Wang, Jia-Rui Yang, Chen Huang, Liang Zhu, Xue-Min Li

“…Cell counting kit-8 (CCK8), wound-healing and double staining flow cytometry assays were performed to evaluate the proliferation, migration and apoptosis function of transfected cells, respectively. Transmission electron microscope was conducted to observe the alteration of organelle structure. …”
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The effect of using red algae powder on growth indices, some serum and mucus indices, and mucus protein patterns in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fry by Fatemeh Abdollahnejad, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Hamed Paknejad, Abdolmajid Hajimoradlou, Mohamdreza Imanpuor

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Identification of galectin-9 and its antibacterial function in Yellow River carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) by Li Wang, Li Wang, Li Wang, Yuanyuan Hu, Xudong Li, Ziyan Zhang, Nan Wang, Limin Chao, Chengfei Li, Pei Gao, Jinyou Ma, Jinyou Ma, Lei Wang, Xiaojing Xia, Xiaojing Xia

“…IntroductionGalectin-9 is a β-galactoside-binding lectin that functions as a critical pattern recognition receptor (PRR) in the host immune system, initiating immune defense responses by recognizing and binding to pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) on the surface of microorganisms. …”
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Incident arrhythmias in relation to ventilatory parameters and pulmonary disease: evidence from two prospective cohort studies by Yun-Jiu Cheng, Li-Ping Qu, Yi-Jian Liao, Si-Long Lu, Mei-Ping Lin, Qian He, Jin-Bo Fu, Jun-Chi Li, Wen-Juan Duan, Li-Juan Liu

“…Conclusions Reduced pulmonary function suggested independent associations with incident arrhythmias across supraventricular, ventricular, and conduction system pathologies in two historical cohorts. …”
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The influence of education level and job type on work-related travel patterns within rural metro-adjacent regions: The case of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain by Inmaculada Mohino, José M. Ureña, Eloy Solís

“…Contemporary functional linkages and their relationships with the underlying settlement structure have been widely explored within polycentric urban configurations, but little attention has been paid to their adjacent rural regions. …”
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Developing a Conceptual Pattern of Creating "Mental Imagination" Relying on Shopping Centers in Tehran (Case Study: Iranmall, 7Center & Saray_e_Delgosha) by Negar Salehi, Zohreh Davoudpour, Maryam Khastou

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Prevalence and Pattern of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain among Older Adults and its Sociodemographic and Pain Intervention Correlates in a Tertiary Hospital in North Central Nigeria by Oluwatoyin A. Abolarin, Samuel A. Adefemi, Adetutu Babalola, Mustapha Mamman, Philip N. Gara, Ezekiel U. Sheshi, Yusuf Ibrahim

“…However, there is a paucity of local data on the prevalence and pattern of CMP in the elderly. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence, pattern, and sociodemographic correlates of chronic musculoskeletal pain among older adults attending a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria. …”
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Age-linked DNA methylation and gene expression patterns in parameningeal head and neck alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma reveal CDK9 as a promising therapeutic target by Sara Patrizi, Silvia Vallese, Sabina Barresi, Matteo Cassandri, Isabella Giovannoni, Lucia Pedace, Luana Abballe, Flavia Vinciarelli, Celeste Antonacci, Alessandra Stracuzzi, Barbara Mancini, Ida Russo, Angela Di Giannatale, Rossella Rota, Rita Alaggio, Franco Locatelli, Giuseppe Maria Milano, Evelina Miele

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Detection of Myocardial Deformation Patterns and Prognostic Value of Routine Echocardiographic Parameters in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis Versus Extracardiac Sarcoidosis: Syst... by Hritvik Jain, Maryam Shahzad, Muhammad Usman, Anil KC, Jagjot Singh, Jyoti Jain, Ramez M. Odat, Aman Goyal, Faizan Ahmed, Raheel Ahmed

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Morphologic Pattern Differences in Reconstructive Tissue Repair of Bone Defects Mediated by Bioactive Ceramics and Hydrogels: A Microscopic Follow-Up Evaluation of Re-Ossification by Róbert Boda, Viktória Hegedűs, Sándor Manó, Andrea Keczánné-Üveges, Balázs Dezső, Csaba Hegedűs

“…Although publications have documented the osteo-inductive effects of various bioactive materials on tissue sections, the associated morphologic patterns of tissue remodeling pathways at the cellular level have not been detailed. …”
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PDGFRα promoter polymorphisms and expression patterns influence risk of development of imatinib-induced thrombocytopenia in chronic myeloid leukemia: A study from India by Sameer Ahmad Guru, Rashid Mir, Musadiq Bhat, Imtiyaz Najar, Mariyam Zuberi, Mamta Sumi, Mirza Masroor, Naresh Gupta, Alpana Saxena

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Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect cognitive function when controlling for income and cultural factors by Kerri M. Gillespie, Eva Kemps, Melanie J. White, Selena E. Bartlett

“…Secondary analysis of the 2018 National Health Survey was conducted to investigate drinking patterns, and their relationships to SES indicators, in the Australian population.ResultsIncome and education showed dissimilar patterns of association with alcohol consumption. …”
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COGNITIVE AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGES FOUND IN POST-COVID-19 SYNDROME IN ELDERLY PEOPLE: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW by Ingridy Fátima Alves Rodrigues, Karla Helena Coelho Vilaça e Silva, Andrea Dias Stephanus, Luiz Sérgio Fernandes de Carvalho

“…Original primary studies were included that involved participants with a majority or median age over 60 years, with post-COVID-19 cognitive and functional changes. Results:  Heterogeneity was observed in the samples, with a wide range of clinical characteristics, the most prevalent being: dyspnea, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, and cognitive deficit. …”
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Identification, expression profiling and potential functional roles of nuclear receptors in the social aphid Pseudoregma bambucicola by Jianjun Lu, Xiaolei Huang

“…In insects, NRs not only govern essential physiological functions including metabolism, development, and reproduction, but also play pivotal roles in regulating caste differentiation and division of labor within social insect colonies. …”
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Cross-cultural study on social media usage and its correlation with mental health and family functioning by Bdour Alwuqaysi, Alfie Abdul-Rahman, Rita Borgo

“…However, there is limited research on the relationship between social media usage, mental health, and family functioning. To address this gap, we developed a novel mobile app, Social Brain, and conducted a study with 563 social media users to evaluate their preferences for the app's interface and functionality. …”
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