Characterization of <i>SPL</i> Family Genes in Banana Reveals the Critical Role of <i>MaSPL1</i> in Regulating Fruit Ripening by Bo Wang, Tongxin Dou, Ou Sheng, Weidi He, Guiming Deng, Fangcheng Bi, Chunyu Li, Tao Dong, Qiaosong Yang, Chunhua Hu, Huijun Gao, Siwen Liu, Cancan Liu, Jihong Liu, Ganjun Yi, Yaoyao Li

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Predictive Factors for Morphological and Functional Improvements in Long-Lasting Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Treated with Photodynamic Therapy by Maciej Gawęcki, Krzysztof Kiciński, Jan Kucharczuk, Monika Gołębiowska-Bogaj, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…All SD-OCT measurements (central retinal thickness, macular volume, mean subfield thickness, subretinal fluid height, and subfoveal choroidal thickness) showed a significant reduction post PDT. A multivariate analysis proved better morphological outcome associations with a younger age and male gender and better visual gains achieved in patients without intraretinal abnormalities. …”
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Validity and reliability of telephone administration of the patient-specific functional scale for the assessment of recovery from snakebite envenomation. by Rebecca G Theophanous, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Fan Hui Wen, S Michelle Griffin, Victoria E Anderson, Michael E Mullins, Nicklaus P Brandehoff, Eugenia B Quackenbush, Sean P Bush, Eric A Toschlog, Spencer C Greene, Kapil Sharma, Kurt Kleinschmidt, Nathan P Charlton, S Rutherfoord Rose, Richard Schwartz, Brandon Lewis, Eric J Lavonas, Charles J Gerardo

“…<h4>Results</h4>Data from 74 patients were available for analysis. Floor effects were seen in the early post-injury time points (median: 3 (IQR: 0, 5) at 3 days post-enrollment) and ceiling effects in the late time points (median: 9 (IQR: 8, 10). …”
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The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy on the Immune Function and Activity Limitations in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Sepideh Shakernejad, Javad Khalatbari, Majid-Mahmoud Alilou

“…Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy on the immune function and activity limitations in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. …”
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The Effectiveness of Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment on Detective Thinking and Reflective Functioning of Children with Type 1 Diabetes by Maryam Hashemipoor Zavareh, Mansoureh Bahramipour Isfahani, Ilnaz Sajjadian

“…After completing the treatment sessions, both groups completed research questionnaires assessing detective thinking and reflective functioning in the post-test phase for comparison. Results: The study included 30 children with T1D across two groups. …”
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Robot-assisted conversion of ureterocutaneous stoma to ileal conduit: a novel option for patients with post-cystectomy cutaneous diversion complicated by ureteral stricture and rec... by Tengfei Gu, Ting Chen, Yongtao Pan, Qinzhou Yu, Jie Li

“…Ureteral stents were removed two months post-surgery. Post-extubation CT scans indicated a resolution of the initial mild hydronephrosis in the kidneys. …”
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A quasi-experimental investigation of scapular stabilization exercises on muscle coordination and functional recovery in scapular dyskinesia by Sneha M, Ramana K, Anahas Perianaika Matharasi A

“…Results: Post-intervention analysis showed significant improvements in scapular position and functional performance, with a statistically significant reduction in SPADI scores (p < 0.001). …”
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Effectiveness of combination therapy of computerized cognitive rehabilitation and transcranial direct current stimulation on the cognitive function in elderlies by Marjan Mirzaei, Peyman Hasani Abharian, Farahnaz Meschi, Mehrdad Sabet

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of combination therapy of computerized cognitive rehabilitation and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the cognitive function in elderly people in Mashhad. Materials and methods: This quasi-experimental and follow-up study was a pre-test-post-test control group design. …”
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Early Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Exerts Neuroprotective Effects and Improves Motor Functions in Hemiparkinsonian Rats by Tsung-Hsun Hsieh, Xiao-Kuo He, Hui-Hua Liu, Jia-Jin J. Chen, Chih-Wei Peng, Hao-Li Liu, Alexander Rotenberg, Ko-Ting Chen, Ming-Yuan Chang, Yung-Hsiao Chiang, Pi-Kai Chang, Chi-Wei Kuo

“…Following early and long-term rTMS intervention with an intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) paradigm (starting 24 h post-6-OHDA lesion, 1 session/day, 7 days/week, for a total of 4 weeks) in awake hemiparkinsonian rats, the effects of rTMS on the performance in detailed functional behavioral tests, including video-based gait analysis, the bar test for akinesia, apomorphine-induced rotational analysis, and tests of the degeneration level of dopaminergic neurons, were identified. …”
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Integrating Kansei Engineering, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Quality Function Development in Elderly-Oriented Seating Design by Tingting Xiong, Quanfa Shu, Xuyi Li, Yuting Fan, Jing Qiu

“…The FA and AHP results showed that the emotional needs of the elderly for seating are primarily focused on the sense of lightness (32.5%), simplicity (45.7%), and sophistication (21.8%); and QFD analysis results show that among seating components, the No. 6 seat back, No. 1 seat cushion, No. 2 door post, and No. 2 seat leg have the highest importance and can best meet the emotional needs of elderly users. …”
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Impacts of Early Weaning on Lamb Gut Health and Immune Function: Short-Term and Long-Term Effects by Chong Li, Yunfei Xu, Jiale Jia, Xiuxiu Weng, Yang Zhang, Jialin Peng, Xueming An, Guoxiu Wang

“…Compensatory epithelial adaptation included increased crypt depth but paradoxically reduced villus tip apoptosis. The transcriptome analysis revealed significant changes in gene expression related to immune function, fat digestion, and metabolism. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infection impairs oculomotor functions: A longitudinal eye-tracking study by Xiaoting Duan, Zehao Huang, Shuai Zhang, Gancheng Zhu, Rong Wang, Zhiguo Wang

“…A linear discriminant analysis shows that eye movement metrics could differentiate the infected from healthy controls with an accuracy of approximately 62%, even 6 months post-infection. …”
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Automated Detection and Biomarker Identification Associated with the Structural and Functional Progression of Glaucoma on Longitudinal Color Fundus Images by Iyad Majid, Zubin Mishra, Ziyuan Chris Wang, Vikas Chopra, Dale Heuer, Zhihong Jewel Hu

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The role of virtual reality-based cognitive training in enhancing motivation and cognitive functions in individuals with chronic stroke by Maria Grazia Maggio, Lilla Bonanno, Amelia Rizzo, Martina Barbera, Alessandra Benenati, Federica Impellizzeri, Francesco Corallo, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Abstract Stroke represents a major health challenge worldwide, often resulting in significant long-term disability that affects cognitive, motor, and emotional functions. Rehabilitation strategies that enhance patient motivation are crucial for improving outcomes. …”
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Autonomic correlates of osteopathic manipulative treatment on facial functional mapping: an innovative approach based on thermal imaging by Francesco Cerritelli, David Perpetuini, Jordan Keys, Arcangelo Merla, Daniela Cardone

“…Considering SCA maps, the intensity of the correlation for nose tip, glabella and GSR seeds showed higher values in the OMT compared to the sham group. The comparative analysis of thermal maps and SCA results represents a significant advancement in our understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying OMT’s effects on autonomic functions. …”
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Comparison of sexual function between laparoscopic lateral suspension and laparoscopic sacrocervicopexy with the use of the PISQ-IR questionnaire by Ewelina Malanowska-Jarema, Andrzej Starczewski, Mariia Melnyk, Daniel Fidalgo, Dulce Oliveira, Jean Dubuisson

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Reliability of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in assessment of left atrial function in postmenopausal hypertensive women by M. Yu. Kolesnyk, M. V. Sokolova

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The Impact of Combined Scapular Stabilization and Breathing Training on Pain and Respiratory Function in Individuals with Upper Cross Syndrome by Xin Yan, Tae-Ho Kim

“…After four weeks of exercise, changes in the pressure pain threshold (PPT), respiration function, and lower chest expansion (LCE) were measured again. …”
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Selective dorsal rhizotomy long-term effects on functional motility in Jordanian children with spastic cerebral palsy by Yazan E. Al-kharabsheh, Anas Said, Ismail A. Ismaiel, Issam Khawaja, Marwan Altaher, Ali Bani-Ahmed, Carmen M. Cirstea, Carmen M. Cirstea

“…Compared to pre-SDR management, all patients continued physiotherapy, less received Botox (by 97.7%), and more received adjunct orthopedic surgeries (32.6% vs. none) after SDR; out of those receiving post-SDR adjuvant surgeries, 50.0% improved GMFCS (compared to 64.0% of those without).ConclusionOur data demonstrated SDR’s beneficial long-term effects on functional mobility in SCP children, particularly those younger than 10 years and more severely impaired. …”
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A nomogram model incorporating blood biomarkers predicts 3-week functional outcomes in stroke patients by Suzhen Ye, Ting Ding, Xin Gao, Xuezhen Zhou, Meihong Xiu, Yu Xia

“…Discrimination and calibration values of the nomogram were analyzed, and its utility was assessed using decision curve analysis.ResultsFour blood biomarkers, including PT (OR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.05–2.12), FIB (OR = 1.49, 95% CI: 1.14–2.00), RBG (OR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.03–1.40), and UA (OR = 1.00, 95% CI: 0.99–1.00) were independent predictors of the 3-week functional outcomes after a stroke. …”
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