Contralesional Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Does Not Enhance Upper Limb Function in Subacute Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial by Danielle De S. Boasquevisque, Larissa Servinsckins, Joselisa P. Q. de Paiva, Daniel G. dos Santos, Priscila Soares, Danielle S. Pires, Jed A. Meltzer, Ela B. Plow, Paloma F. de Freitas, Danielli S. Speciali, Priscila Lopes, Mario F. P. Peres, Gisele S. Silva, Shirley Lacerda, Adriana B. Conforto

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Reproducible Effects of Sex and Acquisition Order on Multiple Global Signal Metrics: Implications for Functional Connectivity Studies of Phenotypic Individual Differences Using fMR... by Henry W. Chase, Danella M. Hafeman, Merage Ghane, Alexander Skeba, Tyler Brady, Haris A. Aslam, Richelle Stiffler, Lisa Bonar, Simona Graur, Genna Bebko, Michele Bertocci, Satish Iyengar, Mary L. Phillips

“…However, summary measures of the GS were reproducibly associated with sex: The most consistent finding was an increase in low frequency variance of the blood‐oxygenation‐level‐dependent (BOLD) signal from all gray matter regions in males relative to females. Post hoc analysis of GS topography yielded sex differences in a number of regions, including cerebellum and putamen. …”
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Indication and functional outcome of orthotopic neo-bladder reconstruction following radical cystectomy for bladder cancers in a specialist hospital in north-west Cameroon by Tagang Titus Ngwa-Ebogo, Nwenasi McRyan Nchomboh, Landry Oriole Mbouche, Njuma Emmanuel Tamufor, Tandu Yannick Forcha, Achille Aurore Mbassi, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Gloria Enow Ashuntantang, Fru Forbuzshi Angwafor III

“…Additionally, 88.9% had normal sodium levels, 94.4% had normal potassium levels, and 94.4% had normal chloride levels at 12 months post-ONB creation. Conclusions ONB reconstruction provides satisfactory continence and minimal rates of electrolyte derangement, contributing valuable insights into the functional outcomes of this procedure.…”
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The Effect of Counseling Based on Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with Enhanced Cognitive Therapy on Married Adolescent Women’s Sexual Self-efficacy: A Prospective Study by Maryam Gholami, Katayoun Alidousti, Mozhgan Taebi, Yunes Jahani, Atefeh Ahmadi

“…This study aimed to determine the effect of counseling based on functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP)-enhanced cognitive therapy (CT) on sexual self-efficacy in married adolescent women. …”
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Limited efficacy of cold and heat therapy as adjunctive treatments for local and functional outcomes of Bothrops atrox snakebite envenomation: A randomized clinical trial. by Mailma Costa de Almeida, Kathleen Maclenny Pereira Carvalho, Yasmim da Silva Mendes, Debora Nery Oliveira, Érica da Silva Carvalho, Marco Aurélio Sartim, Felipe Queiroz Araújo, André Sachett, João Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Fernando Almeida-Val, Daniel Barros de Castro, Wuelton Monteiro, Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves Sachett

“…No significant differences were observed in the reduction of limb circumference, edema extent and bite site temperature, either the ITT or PP analysis. CTG showed a significant reduction in pain within 24 hours in the per-protocol analysis (Log-rank p = 0.04). …”
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Functional benefits of a chorioretinal anastomosis at 2 years in eyes with a central retinal vein occlusion treated with ranibizumab compared with ranibizumab monotherapy by David A Mackey, Paul G Sanfilippo, Fred K Chen, Ian L McAllister, Lynne A Smithies

“…Objective To evaluate the functional benefits (best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central subfield thickness, injection loads, central venous pressure (CVP)) of a laser-induced chorioretinal anastomosis (L-CRA) in patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) treated with ranibizumab compared with ranibizumab monotherapy.Methods and Analysis This is a post-hoc analysis of the 2-year randomised ranibizumab plus L-CRA for CRVO trial. …”
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Integrated Transcriptomic and Targeted Metabolomic Analysis Reveals the Key Genes Involved in Triterpenoid Biosynthesis of <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> by Xiaolan Xu, Chunxia Li, Fangjing Wu, Shuangshuang Zhao, Tiqiang Chen, Haihong You, Yijie Lin, Xiaoxing Zou

“…To screen for the genes that are involved in the biosynthetic pathway of GTs, this study analyzed the differential metabolites and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) among different growth stages of <i>G. lucidum</i>, including the primordia (P), the matured fruiting body (FM), and the post-spore fruiting bodies (FP) using targeted metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis, respectively. …”
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Pulmonary function and comparative SARS-CoV-2 RBD-specific IgG antibody response among the COVID-19 recovered group. by Abu Bakar Siddik, Arman Faisal, Abdullah-Hel-Kafi Khan, Md Meer Mahbubul Alam, Jannatul Nayeem, Umme Kulsum, Sharmin Aktar Mukta, Zannat Kawser, Imrul Hasan, Kasrina Azad, Moajjam Hossain, Sanchita Kar, Nishat Sultana, Md Rabiul Alam, Ahmed Mustafa, Mohammad Tanbir Habib, Edward T Ryan, Firdausi Qadri, Mohammad Rashidul Hassan

“…Overall, our study underscores the significance of pulmonary function assessment post-COVID-19 recovery for long-term respiratory health and emphasizes the importance of vaccination regardless of infection history.…”
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Biomechanical Analysis of Different Pacifiers and Their Effects on the Upper Jaw and Tongue by Luca Levrini, Luigi Paracchini, Luigia Ricci, Maria Sparaco, Stefano Saran, Giulia Mulè

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USC-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles-Functionalized Scaffolds Promote Scarless Vaginal Defect Repair via Delivery of Decorin and DUSP3 Proteins by Xu Y, Li J, Qiu Y, Wu F, Xue Z, Liu B, Fan H, Zhou Y, Wu Q

“…Transcriptome and Western blot analyses revealed that USC-sEVs treatment inhibited fibrosis by downregulating the TGF-β and p38 MAPK signaling pathways. LC‒MS/MS analysis identified 2653 proteins encapsulated in USC-sEVs. …”
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Flexible nonlinear modeling reveals age-related differences in resting-state functional brain connectivity in autistic males from childhood to mid-adulthood by Daniel Feldman, Molly Prigge, Andrew Alexander, Brandon Zielinski, Janet Lainhart, Jace King

“…Additionally, our analysis is limited to large-scale network cortical functional parcellation. …”
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Improvement of Motor Imagination and Manual Ability Through Virtual Reality and Selective and Nonselective Functional Electrical Stimulation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled T... by Montserrat Santamaría-Vázquez, J Hilario Ortiz-Huerta, Aitor Martín-Odriozola, Olalla Saiz-Vazquez

“…ConclusionsImprovements in MI and upper limb functionality are expected, particularly in the selective FES group. …”
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The depletion of gut microbiome impairs the beneficial effect of Gui-Shen-Wan in restoring mice ovarian function and associated protein expression of ovarian tissues by Xingtao Huang, Ruinan Xu, Ruinan Xu, Ruinan Xu, Qin Yang, Qin Yang, Qin Yang, Xin Jiang, Xin Jiang, Xin Jiang, Jinju Lin, Huashan Zhao, Ruifang Wu, Ruifang Wu, Ruifang Wu, Hui Du, Hui Du, Hui Du, Wenkui Dai, Wenkui Dai, Wenkui Dai

“…Proteome analysis revealed that ovarian proteins enriched in P_T mice were primarily associated with oxidative phosphorylation and DNA replication pathways, suggesting GM-mediated enhancement of these processes.DiscussionThis study underscores the pivotal role of the GM in the therapeutic benefits of Gui-Shen-Wan, highlighting the potential for microbiome-targeted interventions in promoting beneficial effects of Gui-Shen-Wan on the restoration of decreased ovarian functions.…”
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Gain of function variants in PCSK9 gene in high risk patients after myocardial infarction with increased lipoprotein (a) values and treated with statins by Sabina Ugovšek, Andreja Rehberger Likozar, Tina Levstek, Katarina Trebušak Podkrajšek, Janja Zupan, Slobodan Antonić, Miran Šebeštjen

“…In our study, we aimed to identify whether treatment with statins nullifies the effect of four gain-of-function gene variants in PCSK9 on lipoproteins and arterial wall properties in high-risk post-myocardial infarction patients with severely elevated Lp(a) levels. …”
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A Preliminary Investigation into the Use of Cannabis Suppositories and Online Mindful Compassion for Improving Sexual Function Among Women Following Gynaecological Cancer Treatment by Samantha Banbury, Hannah Tharmalingam, Joanne Lusher, Simon Erridge, Chris Chandler

“…Measurements of sexual function, sexual self-efficacy, mindful compassion, well-being and quality of life were taken at weeks 0, 4 and 12. …”
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Single-stage separation and quantitation of anionic and cationic forms of transition metals from environmental water using organo-functionalized ordered mesoporous silica by Natalia Kobylinska

“…For this reason, SBA-15 silica with covalently immobilized ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (referred to as MS/EDTA) and quaternary ammonium groups (labelled to as MS/QAS) has been successfully prepared using a post-synthesis approach. The MS/EDTA and MS/QAS samples were characterized by N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, FTIR, XPS, SEM and TEM measurements, elemental and titrimetric analysis. …”
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Dietary therapy of functional digestive disorders in children of the first year of life: evaluation of clinical efficacy of a formula containing carob bean gum by G. R. Sagitova, V. M. Sereda, A. I. Danilova, V. A. Shuldais, N. V. Klyueva, I. A. Temerev

“…An infant formula containing locust bean gum and prebiotics scGOS/lcFOS 9:1 is well tolerated and ensures adequate growth. Analysis of the collected data shows that the formula leads to a decrease in functional gastrointestinal disorders, eliminating regurgitation in 100% of children and infant colic in 92% of children by the end of the study.…”
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Interval valued inventory model with different payment strategies for green products under interval valued Grey Wolf optimizer Algorithm fitness function by Subhash Chandra Das, Md. Al-Amin Khan, Ali Akbar Shaikh, Adel Fahad Alrasheedi

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Analysis of the Human Interaction with a Wearable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton by Juan C. Moreno, Fernando Brunetti, Enrique Navarro, Arturo Forner-Cordero, José L. Pons

“…The lower-limb exoskeleton function was to compensate for muscle weakness around the knee joint. …”
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Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen Transdermal Patches for Postoperative Analgesia and their Effect on Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Ran... by Sandip Baheti, Vaibhavi Singh

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