Comparative effects of integrated physical training with a high protein diet versus a regular protein diet in post-COVID-19 older men with sarcopenia symptoms by Gopal Nambi, Mshari Alghadier, Shahul Hameed Pakkir Mohamed, Arul Vellaiyan, Elturabi Elsayed Ebrahim, Dena Eltabey Sobeh, Osama R Aldhafian, Mohamed Sherif Sirajudeen, Hariraja Muthusamy, Radhakrishnan Unnikrishnan, Naif Nwihadh Alshahrani, Alaa Jameel A Albarakati

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Effectiveness, safety and costs of the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Spain: a prospective, uncontrolled, pre-post s... by Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez, Amado Rivero-Santana, Cristina Valcárcel-Nazco, Yolanda Álvarez-Pérez, Pedro Serrano-Aguilar, Yolanda Ramallo-Fariña, Lidia García-Pérez, Miguel Angel García-Bello, Himar Gonzalez-Pacheco, Ariadna Campos Martorell, Amparo González Vergaz, Ana María Prado Carro, Anunciación Beisti Ortego, Atilano José Carcavilla Urqui, Cristina Amparo Del Castillo Villaescusa, Estela Gil Poch, Francisco Javier Arroyo Diez, Gemma Novoa Gómez, Isabel González Casado, Juncal Martínez Ibáñez, Laura Cuadrado Piqueras, Leticia Reis Iglesias, Lucia Garzón Lorenzo, Luis Salamanca Fresno, María Asunción Martínez Brocca, María Aurea Rodríguez Blanco, María Del Mar Martínez López, María Jesús Ferreiro Rodríguez, María Ruiz del Campo, Nerea Itza Martín, Patricia García Navas, Rebeca García García

“…Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and costs of FreeStyle Libre (FSL) glucose monitoring system for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Spain.Design Prospective, multicentre pre-post study.Setting Thirteen Spanish public hospitals recruited patients from January 2019 to March 2020, with a 12-month follow-up.Participants 156 patients were included.Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary: glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) change. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and determinants of post-abortion contraceptive use among women of reproductive age seeking care in healthcare facilities in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: a cross-sectional... by Uchechi Grace Okonta, Olabisi Muslimat Odekunle

“…It is a key strategy for the reduction of unintended pregnancies and repeated abortion.Objective The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards post-abortion contraception and examine the determinants of post-abortion contraceptive use among women of reproductive age seeking care in healthcare facilities in Ile-Ife.Design The study was a facility-based descriptive cross-sectional survey which employed a quantitative method.Method The study was conducted among women of reproductive age who have had abortion and are seeking care in the family planning units of healthcare facilities in Ile- Ife. 285 respondents were recruited for the study using a two-stage sampling technique. …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia in hospitalised patients: study protocol for a prospect... by Min Yang, Xi Chen, Xueling Li, Jiayi Zhu, Wenjing Bai, Jianxiong Wang, Jihua Yu, Rui Jian

“…There are few studies comparing iTBS with 10 Hz rTMS in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). Therefore, our study describes the rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects of iTBS versus 10 Hz rTMS on swallowing function, serum indexes and functional fMRI in patients with PSD.Methods and analysis Fifty participants with PSD will be randomly assigned to the iTBS group (n=25) or the rTMS group (n=25). iTBS group: three 50 Hz pulses, repeated at 5 Hz, 100% intensity threshold, 600 pulses/time and sham rTMS. rTMS group: 10 Hz pulse, 100% intensity threshold, 1000 pulses/time and sham iTBS. …”
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Is exposure to a climate-related disaster associated with recent experiences of intimate partner violence among women? A post hoc analysis of survey data from rural Samoa by Andrew Copas, Hattie Lowe, Laura J Brown, Jenevieve Mannell, Pepe Tevaga, Papali’i Ene Isaako, Fa’afetai Alisi-Fesili, Louisa Apelu, Kaisarina Moananu, Taiaopo Faumuina, Lewis Sinclair, Helen Tanielu

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Short-term outcome and predictors of post-operative complications following transurethral resection of the prostate among patients with benign prostate hyperplasia in Northern Tanz... by Esther E. Lekei, Jasper S. Mbwambo, Frank Bright, Magreth Elias, Zerra I. Cheyo, Alfred Kien Mteta, Orgeness Mbwambo, Bartholomeo Nicholaus Ngowi

“…This study aimed to assess the short-term outcomes of TURP and identify factors associated with post-operative complications among patients with BPH in Northern Tanzania. …”
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Sheffield Adaptive Patterned Electrical Stimulation (SHAPES) Therapy for Post Stroke Arm spasticity: study protocol for a 3-arm, a partially blinded, randomised controlled trial by Ali Ali, Avril D. McCarthy, Mark Reeves, Jamie Healey, Louise Moody, Adewale Adebajo, Tim Good, Simon Dixon, Kathleen Baster, Wendy Tindale, Krishnan Padmakumari Sivaraman Nair

“…Abstract Introduction Post stroke elbow spasticity (PSES) affects over a third of individuals following stroke and negatively impacts on functional recovery, comfort and quality of life. …”
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Step up to triple therapy versus switch to dual bronchodilator therapy in patients with COPD on an inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist: post-hoc analyses of KRONOS by Dave Singh, Mona Bafadhel, Niki Arya, Jonathan Marshall, Himanshu Parikh, Dobrawa Kisielewicz, Charlotta Movitz, Karin Bowen, Mehul Patel

“…In participants without a recent exacerbation history on ICS/LABA in the 30 days before screening, morning pre-dose trough FEV1 change from baseline and moderate/severe exacerbation rates over 24 weeks were analyzed post-hoc using linear repeated measures models and negative binomial regression, respectively, and participants escalated to ICS/LAMA/LABA (BGF) were compared with those switching to LAMA/LABA (GFF) or staying on ICS/LABA (BFF or BUD/FORM). …”
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The N17 domain of huntingtin as a multifaceted player in Huntington’s disease by Hyunju Cho

“…Huntington’s disease (HD) is primarily caused by the aberrant aggregation of the N-terminal exon 1 fragment of mutant huntingtin protein (mHttex1) with expanded polyglutamine (polyQ) repeats in neurons. The first 17 amino acids of the N-terminus of Httex1 (N17 domain) immediately preceding the polyQ repeat domain are evolutionarily conserved across vertebrates and play multifaceted roles in the pathogenesis of HD. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of Protein Aggregation in ALS-FTD: Focus on TDP-43 and Cellular Protective Responses by Enza Maria Verde, Valentina Secco, Andrea Ghezzi, Jessica Mandrioli, Serena Carra

“…Moreover, this review describes the protective mechanisms activated by the cells to prevent protein aggregation, including molecular chaperones and post-translational modifications (PTMs). Understanding these regulatory pathways could offer new insights into targeted interventions aimed at mitigating cell toxicity and restoring cellular function.…”
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Effect of an Intra-Sets Variable Resistance Potentiation Protocol on Throwing Speed in Elite Female Handball Players by Claudio Cifuentes-Zapata, Oscar Andrades-Ramírez, David Ulloa-Díaz, Álvaro Huerta Ojeda, Guillermo Barahona-Fuentes, Carlos Jorquera-Aguilera, Luis-Javier Chirosa-Ríos

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocol with functional electro-mechanical dynamometry (FEMD) on throwing velocity. …”
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Za hranice feministických diskusí mezi Východem a Západem by Martina Kampichler

“…The paper aims to critically analyze the construction of feminist East/West debates in the context of the anthology Gender Politics and Post-Communism (Funk, Mueller 1993). It does so from the perspective of other critical feminist voices as well as global power relations, taking effect in the international feminist academic community. …”
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A comparison of artificial urinary sphincter outcomes after primary implantation and first revision surgery by Kevin J. Hebert, Brian J. Linder, Griffin T. Morrisson, Laureano Rangel Latuche, Daniel S. Elliott

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Therapeutic Effects of Slow Deep Breathing on Cardiopulmonary Function, Physical Performance, Biochemical Parameters, and Stress in Older Adult Patients with Long COVID in Phayao,... by Tichanon Promsrisuk, Arunrat Srithawong, Ratchaniporn Kongsui, Napatr Sriraksa, Sitthisak Thongrong, Chiraphat Kloypan, Nattha Muangritdech, Kit Khunkitti, Thanakorn Thanawat, Petcharaporn Chachvarat

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Effects of force- and velocity-oriented conditioning activities on jump height in strength-deficient male participants by Dawid Koźlenia, Žiga Kozinc, Amador Garcia-Ramos, Amador Garcia-Ramos, Jarosław Domaradzki

“…JH was measured at baseline and 3, 6, and 9 min post-CA.ResultsA three-way (group × condition × time) repeated measures ANOVA revealed significant effects of time (F = 7.78; partial-η2 = 0.14; p < 0.01) and a significant condition × time interaction (F = 16.57; partial-η2 = 0.26; p < 0.01) for JH. …”
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Acute effects of isometric conditioning activity with different distribution contraction on countermovement jump performance in resistance trained participants by Jakub Jarosz, Milosz Drozd, Dawid Gawel, Michal Wilk, Jonatan Helbin, Michal Krzysztofik

“…Post-hoc comparisons indicated a significant decrease in CMJ height at the 9th minute compared to the 3rd minute (35.7 ± 5.6 cm vs. 36.8 ± 5.5 cm post-CA; d = 0.161; p = 0.048). …”
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Why do most young women not take up contraceptives after post-abortion care? An ethnographic study on the effectiveness and quality of contraceptive counselling after PAC in Kilifi... by Mercy Kadzo Mwadhi, Martin Bangha, Shelmith Wanjiru, Michelle Mbuthia, Grace Kimemia, Kenneth Juma, Jane Shirima, Shilla Unda, Anne Achieng, Jonna Both, Ramatou Ouedraogo

“…Post-abortion care (PAC) counselling and the provision of contraceptive methods are core components of PAC services. …”
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Targeted NMDA receptor knockdown in recall‐activated neuronal ensembles impairs remote fear extinction by Yongmin Sung, Dae Hee Han, Junhyuk Kim, Pojeong Park, Bong-Kiun Kaang

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Effect of Safinamide on Non-Motor Symptoms and Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease Patients According to Sex, Age, Disease Duration and Levodopa Equivalent Daily Dose by Ángela Solleiro Vidal, Rosa Yáñez Baña, Carmen Labandeira Guerra, Maria Icíar Cimas Hernando, Iria Cabo López, Jose Manuel Paz González, Maria Gema Alonso Losada, Diego Santos García

“…<b>Background and objective:</b> Safinamide can improve the non-motor symptoms (NMSs) and quality of life (QoL) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In this post hoc analysis of the SAFINONMOTOR study, we analyzed the effect of safinamide on NMSs and QoL according to age, sex, disease duration (DD), and levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD). …”
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Pretreatment with an anti-CGRP monoclonal antibody attenuates mild TBI-induced tactile hypersensitivity in mice by Anne-Sophie Wattiez, Adisa Kuburas, William C. Castonguay, Kim Fejgin, Ib V. Klewe, Andrew F. Russo

“…Abstract Background Post-traumatic headache (PTH) can develop following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), such as a concussion. …”
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