Evaluating Cognitive Function and Brain Activity Patterns via Blood Oxygen Level-Dependent Transformer in N-Back Working Memory Tasks by Zhenming Zhang, Yaojing Chen, Aidong Men, Zhuqing Jiang

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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Li-Chao Xue, Hai-Jie Ji, Sha-Sha Fan, Qing Niu, Jun-Yan Zhang, Ai-Li Fang, Ping-Zhi Wang, Shou-Yuan Tian, Hua Zheng, Hua Zheng

“…The sham-tDCS group will receive two sham procedures with no actual current delivered. Functional brain activity will be monitored before and after each session or sham procedure to assess changes in cortical activation and connectivity using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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Quantifying task-locked information transmission between cortical areas with TMS-EEG by Zhaohuan Ding, Wenbo Ma, Leixiao Feng, Mingsha Zhang, Xiaoli Li

“…The directed transfer function (DTF) method was applied to TMS-EEG data to indicate the information flow. …”
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Absence of Anterior Guidance and its Effects on Early Discal Changes in Temporomandibular Joint: A Cross-sectional Study by Lokesh Sai Karanam, Suresh Venugopalan

“…JVA parameters, including total integral, integral values greater than 300 Hz and integral values less than 300 Hz, were analysed. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SSPSS) version 23.0, employing One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s post hoc test for group comparisons. …”
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Preoperative heart rate variability as a predictor of postoperative pneumonia and lung function recovery in surgical lung cancer patients: a prospective observed study by Yutian Lai, Sicheng Zhou, Long Tian, Hongjun Li, Xinyi Ye, Guowei Che

“…Patients were categorized into two groups: the POP group, which included those who developed pneumonia post-surgery, and the non-POP group, comprising patients who did not experience POP. …”
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Religious Faith as a Tool for Psychological Support During Combat Operations by Ivan Bilosevych, Mariia Oleksyuk, Natalia Savelyuk

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On One Co-Integration Issue of Trade Links of Azerbaijan, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan by E. G. Orudzhev, S. M. Huseynova

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A phase 4, open-label, multicenter study of the safety and efficacy of agalsidase beta in Chinese patients with Fabry disease by Hong Ren, Wei Zhang, Yan Ouyang, Junhong Guo, Hong Xu, Jie Ma, Xiaoping Luo, Xiaoxia Pan, Yun Yuan, Wei Zhang, Qian Shen, Bin Li, Qiqi Feng, Shi Liu, Nan Chen

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Intravitreal Ranibizumab for Treatment of Posttraumatic Choroidal Neovascularization: a Case Report by A. N. Kulikov, A. Yu. Kuznetsova, N. A. Nekrash, D. S. Maltsev

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Innovative Use of Floating Solar Panels in Remediation: A Product with a Multiplicative Effect for Ukraine's Environmental Restoration by Bohdan CHERNIAVSKYI

“…The author examines the potential of floating solar panels (FSPs) as an innovative, multi-functional solution for post-war reconstruction in Ukraine. …”
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Protein modifications in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury: molecular mechanisms and targeted therapy by Xiaohong Zhao, Qinyi Li, Xiaolong Zhu, Yuanyuan Jiao, Huan Yang, Jiao Feng

“…Among these, hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury is a prevalent complication in liver transplantation, significantly impacting the functional recovery of the transplanted liver and potentially leading to primary graft dysfunction. …”
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Features of Recruitment: Intelligent Text Analysis of Resume and Vacancies by Irina L. Sizova

“…The parties demonstrate insufficient understanding of the functional purpose of key sections in job postings (competencies and job responsibilities). …”
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The Interplay Between Social Factors and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Outcomes—A 5‐Year Prospective Study by Uta Sailer, Fatemeh Asgari, Jon A. Kristinsson, Ingela Lundin Kvalem

“…Methods Patients reported about structural and functional aspects of their social relations before surgery and at 1‐, 3‐ and 5‐year post‐surgery. …”
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The clinical efficacy and mechanism of gamma frequency electroacupuncture stimulation on the rehabilitation of upper limb motor function in stroke patients: study protocol of a ran... by Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoyu Tian, Xiaoming Yu, Hongli Ma, Hongli Ma, Hongli Ma, Hongli Ma, Minghui Lai, Ruiren Wu, Ruiren Wu, Ruiren Wu, Ruiren Wu, Xinglin Zhang, Jingjing Zhang, Zifan Luo, Zifan Luo, Zifan Luo, Zifan Luo, Wang Fu, Wei Feng, Wei Feng, Jun Hu, Chunlei Shan, Chunlei Shan, Chunlei Shan, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Cong Wang, Feng Wang

“…At present, there is a lack of research on the clinical efficacy and mechanism of applying gamma frequency (40-Hz) ES, a new neuromodulation mode of integrated Chinese and Western medicine, to induce gamma oscillations and promote the rehabilitation of upper limb motor function in stroke patients.Methods and analysisThis trial uses a randomized, double-blind and controlled method to evaluate the effect of 40-Hz ES of LI11 (Quchi) acupoint on upper limb motor functional rehabilitation in stroke patients. …”
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Glymphatic System Dysfunction in Elderly Patients with Late-Onset Epilepsy and Comorbid Chronic Insomnia Revealed by Diffusion Tensor Imaging Along the Perivascular Space (DTI-ALPS... by Wang Y, Hu J, Zhang YY, Wang FY, Wu JC, Wang L

“…Simoa assays were performed to quantify Aβ 42 and Aβ 40 as plasma biomarkers of age-related neuropathology, and associations between the DTI-ALPS index and age, seizure frequency and duration, Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD), Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAMA), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and Aβ 42:Aβ 40 ratio (Aβ 42/40) were assessed using Spearman correlation tests and multivariate logistic regression models.Results: Both DTI-ALPS index and Aβ 42/40 were significantly lower among LOE patients compared to HCs, and post-hoc analysis revealed even lower Aβ 42/40 and DTI-ALPS index values among LOE patients with comorbid chronic insomnia compared to HCs and LOE patients without chronic insomnia. …”
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Increased arterial stiffness and heart rate variability over time in heart transplant recipients: A cross-sectional study using peripheral arterial tonometry by Juliana Andrade Ferreira de Souza, PhD, Daniella Cunha Brandão, PhD, Maria da Glória Rodrigues-Machado, PhD, Bruna T.S. Araújo, PhD, Caio Morais, PhD, Alice Miranda dos Santos, MSc, Antônio Christian Evangelista Gonçalves, PhD, Maria Inês Remígio de Aguiar, PhD, Shirley Lima Campos, PhD, Armèle Dornelas de Andrade, PhD

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Nuanced differences in adenylate cyclase toxin production, acylation, and secretion may contribute to the evolution of virulence in Bordetella species by Alexa R. Wolber, Liliana S. McKay, Katlyn B. Mote, Richard M. Johnson, Carol S. Inatsuka, Peggy A. Cotter

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Functional MRI-based study of emotional experience in patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: Protocol for an observational case-control study-EMOCRISES study. by Pierre Fauvé, Louise Tyvaert, Cyril Husson, Emmanuelle Hologne, Xiaoqing Gao, Louis Maillard, Raymund Schwan, Claire Banasiak, Wissam El-Hage, Gabriela Hossu, Coraline Hingray

“…Analysis will include a descriptive analysis of all participants and the treatment for functional magnetic resonance imaging images of each sequence.…”
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Efficacy of a Supervised Exercise Program on Pain, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial by Jennifer García-Molina, Olalla Saiz-Vázquez, Montserrat Santamaría-Vázquez, Juan Hilario Ortiz-Huerta

“…Outcome measures, including pain (assessed via the Brief Pain Inventory), physical function (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire), and quality of life (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-BR23), will be evaluated at baseline, immediately post intervention, and 12 weeks post intervention. …”
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Prostate gland lengths and iceball dimensions predict micturition functional outcome following salvage prostate cryotherapy in men with radiation recurrent prostate cancer. by Imran Ahmad, Gabriela Kalna, Mohamed Ismail, Fiona Birrell, Sue Asterling, Elaine McCartney, Damien Greene, John Davies, Hing Y Leung

“…The DFS rates at 12- and 36-month were 84% and 67% for the ≤ 1 ng/ml group and 56% and 14% for the >1 ng/ml group, respectively (p<0.001). Correlative analysis revealed highly significant association between patients' post-SCT micturition status with prostate gland and iceball lengths following SCT. …”
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