Virtual reality-based robotic training for lower limb rehabilitation in stroke patients with Hemiplegia: A pilot study by Lijing Chen, Huanzhi Zhu, Jing Wang, Rongrong Lu, Jing Tian, Bei Wu, Jing Chu, Juan Li

“…Background: More than half of stroke survivors suffer from movement disorders after receiving routine rehabilitation treatment. …”
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A prospective randomized control study of Bushen Jianpi herb formula protecting residual renal function in patients with peritoneal dialysis by LUO Jian-hua, DENG Yue-yi, ZHONG Yi-fei, ZHANG Xian-wen, ZHANG Chun-song, LI Jiao

“…Objective To explore whether Bushen Jianpi herb formula can protect the residual renal function(RRF) in patients with peritoneal dialysis.Methods Patients with chronic renal failure started PD after 1 January 2010 were randomly divided into control group(C group) and traditional Chinese medicine group(TCM group).RRF was protected with traditional method in the C group and TCM group,and the TCM group was given the Bushen Jianpi herb formula additionally.The urine volume(UV),the daily dialysate dosage and ultrafiltration volume were observed,the urea and creatinine of serum,24-h urine and peritoneal dialysis fluid were determined,the residual and total Kt/V,residual and total Ccr and residual renal glomerular filtration rate(rGFR) represented as arithmetic average of creatinine clearance rate(Ccr) and urea clearance(UCL) of residual renal at baseline,24 th week and 48 th week were measured.Results In TCM group and C group,the UV(966 ± 490 to.809± 580 mL),residual Kt/V,residual Ccr,residual(Ccr+ UCD/2(2.66 ± 1.83 vs.1.72 ± 1.22 mL/min) at 24 th week were significantly decreased as compared with those at baseline(P<0.05,P<0.01).As compared with the TCM group,the residual Ccr and residual(Ccr + UCD/2 at 24 th week were decreased significantly in the C group(P<0.05),the UV and residual Kt/V at 24 th week decreased more,but showed no statistically significant difference(P>0.05).In the TCM group and C group,the UV(860 ± 708 vs.525 + 550 mL),residual Kt/V,residual Ccr,and residual(Ccr +UCD/2(1.94 ± 1.64 vs.0.94 ± 1.06 mL/min) at 48 th week were significantly decreased as compared with those at baseline(P<0.05,P<0.01).As compared with the TCM group,the UV,residual Kt/V,residual Ccr and residual(Ccr+ UCD/2 at 48 th week were decreased significantly in the C group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Between the TCM group and C group,the total Kt/V and total Ccr at24 th week and 48 th week showed no statistically significant difference.In TCM group,the daily dialysate dosage at 24 th week and 48 th week was less than in the C group in numerical value,and showed statistically significant difference at 48 th week(P<0.01).Conclusions Bushen Jianpi herb formula has protective effect on RRF of maintenance PD patients,and may reduce the daily dialysate dosage required to achieve adequate peritoneal dialysis.…”
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Effects of different exercise modalities on blood pressure and endothelial function in prehypertension individuals: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yingtian Yang, Qianyu Lv, Xinzheng Hou, Yanfei Lv, Xirui Zhang, Qian Wu, Xuejiao Ye, Chenyan Yang, Mingyu Huang, Shihan Wang

“…MICT stands out in enhancing endothelial function. Nevertheless, further comprehensive studies encompassing more diverse exercise treatments are necessary to ascertain the best exercise patterns and dosing strategies.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?…”
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A cross-sectional study of how high-frequency hearing loss impacts cognitive functions in middle-aged-to-older adults by Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Paul McIlhiney, Paul McIlhiney, Inge Stegeman, Inge Stegeman, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom

“…., 0.5–4 kHz), as these frequencies are most relevant to everyday functioning. However, age-related hearing loss (ARHL) tends to impact higher-frequency hearing first, and more severely. …”
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Impact of a 20-Week Resistance Training Program on the Force–Velocity Profile in Novice Lifters Using Isokinetic Two-Point Testing by Joffrey Drigny, Nicolas Pamart, Hélène Azambourg, Marion Remilly, Emmanuel Reboursière, Antoine Gauthier, Amir Hodzic

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Behavioral interventions to benefit cognition (Intervenciones cognitivas para beneficiar la cognición) by Jennifer L. Etnier, Chia-Hao Shih, Aaron Piepmeier

“…In addition, given the likelihood that multiple underlying mechanisms support cognitive function, research is currently focusing on how to combine lifestyle factors into multi-component interventions to generate greater and more meaningful effects. …”
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Even Low Amounts of Amorphous Lignocellulose Affect Some Upper Gut Parameters, but They Do Not Modify Ileal Microbiota in Young Broiler Chickens by Valéria Farkas, András Mayer, Judit Poór, Eszter Péterné Farkas, Kesete Goitom Tewelde, Brigitta Kiss, Nikoletta Such, László Pál, Gábor Csitári, Károly Dublecz

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Effect of gadopentetate dimeglumine on T1 signal intensity in dentate nucleus from patients with mild renal dysfunction by SONG Li, SHEN Ya-qi, MA Li-ya, LI Zhen, HU Dao-yu, ZHANG Jing, XU Chu-ou

“…The ΔI in the normal renal function group was 0.059±0.048, and that in the mild renal dysfunction group was 0.103±0.078. …”
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Prospective phase II study of stereotactic body proton therapy for treatment of primary renal cell carcinoma (SPARE): clinical trial protocol by Sherif G Shaaban, Hao Chen, Nirmish Singla, Anh Tran, Chen Hu, Suqi Ke, Thomas W Jarrett, Curtiland Deville

“…Proton therapy with its unique properties may be able to spare more ipsilateral and contralateral healthy kidney tissue, thus preserving kidney function superior to photon SBRT particularly in patients with challenging situations including patients with a solitary kidney, large tumors close to nearby organs or poor baseline kidney function. …”
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Neuroinflammation underlies the development of social stress induced cognitive deficit in male sickle cell mice by S’Dravious A. DeVeaux, S’Dravious A. DeVeaux, Sofiya Vyshnya, Sofiya Vyshnya, Katherine Propsom, Oluwabukola T. Gbotosho, Asem S. Singh, Robert Z. Horning, Mihika Sharma, Anil G. Jegga, Liang Niu, Edward A. Botchwey, Edward A. Botchwey, Hyacinth I. Hyacinth

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Functional Connectivity Assessment in Alzheimer's Disease: A Comparative Study of Linear and Non-linear fMRI Analysis Approaches by Hessam Ahmadi, Emad Fatemizadeh, Ali Motie Nasrabadi

“…Kernel analysis revealed that within-region connectivity was more disrupted in AD. Notably, the functional graphs of the brain are more significantly degraded in the early stages of AD. …”
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Incorporation of liver chemistry score in predicting survival of liver‐involved advanced gastric cancer patients who received palliative chemotherapy by Ying Feng, Cheng Zhang, Zhijun Wu, Hui Xu, Xiaopeng Zhang, Chong Feng, Jingyi Shao, Minmin Xie, Yahui Yang, Yi Zhang, Tai Ma

“…Abstract Background Gastric cancer liver metastasis (GCLM) patients usually accompany by abnormal serum liver function tests (LFTs) more or less; however, the prognostic value of LFTs is not fully understood. …”
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The evidence and impact of deprescribing on sarcopenia parameters: a systematic review by Kinda Ibrahim, Natalie J. Cox, Stephen E. R. Lim, Eloise Radcliffe, Carina Lundby, Konstantinos Prokopidis, Wade Thompson, Frank Moriarty

“…Outcomes of deprescribing on physical function outcomes varied based on the measures used. …”
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The effect of resistance training on patients with secondary sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fang Cheng, Na Li, Jinfeng Yang, Jinqi Yang, Weicheng Yang, Jianxin Ran, Peijie Sun, Yuanpeng Liao

“…Abstract To analyse the effectiveness of resistance training on secondary sarcopenia, we conducted a meta-analysis to elucidate the effects of resistance training (RT) on muscle strength (handgrip strength [HGS]), muscle mass (Skeletal muscle mass index [SMI]), and physical function (Gait speed [GS]) in patients with secondary sarcopenia. …”
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Effectiveness of Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior with Yoga Program on the Physical Activity and Mental Health of the Prefrailty Older Adults by Ya Ting Wu, Miao Yen Chen, Yung Cheng Huang, Chieh Yu Liu

“…Objectives: Grounded in the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study evaluated the effectiveness of a yoga program intervention on the physical functioning and mental health in older adults. Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental two-group, pre- and posttest, single-blind study. …”
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Study of the association of distribution pattern of genotypes of C/A polymorphism of COL1A1_1 collagen gene (RS1107946) with indicators of external breathing in children with bronc... by Т. Ye. Shumna, S. M. Nedelska, O. S. Fedosieieva

“…Homozygous genotype A/A of C/A polymorphism of the COL1A1_1 collagen gene (rs1107946), was associated with more pronounced disorders of ventilatory function of lungs with obstructive breathing type due to impaired collagen formation in the bronchi, which may have prognostic significance both for early diagnosis and prediction of clinical course severity of this disease as well as for prevention and treatment of bronchial obstruction in patients.…”
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A seated virtual exercise program to improve cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments: a randomized controlled trial by Devina S. Kumar, Devina S. Kumar, Amy Bialek, Ayushi A. Divecha, Rachel M. Garn, Lydia E. J. Currie, Kathleen M. Friel, Kathleen M. Friel

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of a seated home-based tele-exercise regimen on cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments.MethodsIn this virtual randomized controlled trial, 63 participants with Chronic Neurological Impairments were randomized into either a synchronous group that attended live online exercise sessions via Zoom, or an asynchronous group that accessed pre-recorded exercise sessions. …”
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Effect of Low Back Pain on Ergonomic Risk Factors, Functional Disability, Pain Beliefs and Occupational Burnout Levels in Hairdressers by Tuba Maden

“…The behaviors towards pain for individuals without pain were more pessimistic (p<0.05). Conclusion: As age and years spent in the profession increase, levels of functional disability and occupational burnout also rise. …”
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Neospora caninum infection specifically suppresses the expression of a host lncRNA XR_001919077.1 to facilitate parasite propagation by modulating host cell mitochondrial function... by Shan-Shan Zhao, De-Liang Tao, Jin-Ming Chen, Ming-Yi Zhang, Xin Yang, Jun-Ke Song, Qun Liu, Guang-Hui Zhao

“…The endometrium is more vulnerable to infection by pathogenic microorganisms resulting in an increased risk of miscarriage. …”
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The association between gestational selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment and newborn thyroid screen: a large-scale cohort study by Orian Raviv, Yael Lebenthal, Michal Yackobovitch-Gavan, Eyal Cohen-Sela, Shlomo Almashanu, Ronella Marom, Jacky Herzlich, Liran Hiersch, Avivit Brener

“…However, the impact of gestational SSRI treatment on newborn thyroid function is lacking. We explored the impact of gestational SSRI treatment on newborn thyroid function as measured by the National Newborn Screening (NBS) Program and identified contributory factors. …”
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