Effect on Balance Function in Patients with Parkinson's Disease Treated by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation by Na QIAO, Jianjun LU, Yongliang GUO, Wenhua ZHENG, Tiebin YAN

“…The difference between two groups was that the current intensity of the intervention group was 2 mA, while acting as a placebo condition, the current intensity of the control group was 2 mA only at the first and last 30 s during the treatment, the rest of time was 0 mA.Before and after 5 days, patients with Parkinson's disease were evaluated by scales in terms of Berg Balance Scale(BBS)and NeuroCom Balance system(parameters including scores of balance test under six conditions).Results:Before treatment, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups on BBS scores and the balance results of the 6 kinds of balance conditions in the NeuroCom Balance system(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).After five days'treatment, BBS scores(52.24±4.04)of the intervention group were improved compared with those(50.44±4.89)before treatment, and the difference was statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05);the BBS scores(51.96±4.11)of the control group were improved compared with those(49.75±4.74)before treatment, and the difference was statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05);there was not statistically significant in the BBS scores after treatment between the two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).After five days'treatment, the evaluation values of NeuroCom Balance system of condition①, ②, ③and⑤in the intervention group were not statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05);the evaluation values of NeuroCom Balance system of condition④(73.21±8.89)and⑥(37.42±26.46)in the intervention group were statistically significant than before(64.72±13.93)and(31.09±29.28)(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).The evaluation values of NeuroCom Balance system of condition①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤and⑥in the control group were not statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).Conclusion:tDCS could enhance the visual spatial processing and vestibular function in patients with Parkinson's disease and improve the ability with their balance.…”
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Effectiveness of nicotine salt vapes, cytisine, and a combination of these products, for smoking cessation in New Zealand: protocol for a three-arm, pragmatic, community-based rand... by Natalie Walker, Amanda Calder, Joanne Barnes, George Laking, Varsha Parag, Chris Bullen

“…Abstract Background Combining short-acting nicotine replacement therapy with varenicline increases smoking cessation rates compared with varenicline alone, but not all people tolerate these medications or find them helpful. …”
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Presenting the Model of Eco-Leadership in Elementary Schools with an Interpretive Phenomenological Approach by Adel Zahed babolan, Seyyedmohammad Seyyedkalan

“…Drawing from insights of managers and teachers, it embodies six core attributes: fostering group cohesion, envisioning ideals, acting on beliefs, showing individual consideration, and providing inspirational motivation. …”
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Less Regional Rhetoric, More Diversity. Urbanised Alps in the Interest of Cohesive Societies by Manfred Perlik

“…It finds its expression in an increasing social cleavage, which in turn is expressed in polarized voting practices of the population: Rich regions are acting regionalist in order to leave the larger community of solidarity of the nation state. …”
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Statistical match reports of the 2022 volleyball World Championship in the context of network analysis with Gephi by Sergii Iermakov, Tetiana Yermakova, Krzysztof Wnorowski

“…High HITS values pinpoint pivotal players acting as hubs, signifying their numerous connections with fellow teammates. …”
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A differentiated approach to complex treatment of radioiodine-induced salivary gland lesions by A. V. Kopchak, V. А. Makarenko

“…Thus, the treatment we offered, which included long-acting glucocorticoids, proteolysis inhibitors, and sialendoscopic techniques, completely resolved or minimized the clinical manifestations of the disease in 73.3 % of patients (33.3 % in the control group) one year after the start of treatment. …”
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Characterization of a chemically induced osteoarthritis model in zebrafish by Gongyi Xiao, Jin Qin, Huiping Yang, Qizhi Song, Ruobin Zhang, Junlan Huang, Yuexi Mou, Wen Liu, Xianding Sun, Mao Nie

“…This study seeks to establish a new OA model utilizing the zebrafish jaw joint, acting as a supplement to traditional animal models. …”
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A synthetic cyclic peptide for promoting antigen presentation and immune activation by Jiahui Zhang, Harrison Y. R. Madge, Asmaa Mahmoud, Lantian Lu, Wanyi Wang, Wenbin Huang, Prashamsa Koirala, Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz, Wei Yang Kong, Sahra Bashiri, Ahmed O. Shalash, Waleed M. Hussein, Zeinab G. Khalil, James W. Wells, Istvan Toth, Rachel J. Stephenson

“…Furthermore, the lipoamino acid promoted dendritic cell activation, acting as both toll-like receptors 2 and 4 -targeting moiety. …”
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Association between vitamin D levels and preserved ratio impaired spirometry: an investigation of mediating roles of systemic inflammation and metabolic indicators by Tong Lin, Shanshan Huang, Fen Zhou, Xingkai Shen, Haiyan Mao

“…SII did not show significant mediation.ConclusionElevated vitamin D levels are linked to a lower risk of PRISm, with bilirubin potentially acting as a mediator in this protective relationship. …”
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Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of the ADF gene family in response to salt and drought stress in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) by Mengmeng Shi, Yike Wang, Peng Lv, Yujie Gong, Qi Sha, Xinyan Zhao, Wen Zhou, Lingtao Meng, Zegang Han, Lingxiao Zhang, Lingxiao Zhang, Yongwang Sun, Yongwang Sun

“…The promoter region of these genes was found to contain multiple cis-acting elements related to hormone responses, defence, and stress, indicating that they may respond to a variety of developmental and environmental stimuli. …”
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Formononetin promotes porcine oocytes maturation and improves embryonic development by reducing oxidative stress by Na Wang, Han Yang, Yelei Chen, Hekun Wang, Chaorui Wang, Jianglin Fan, Yajie Chen, Yinghua Li, Maobi Zhu

“…In this study, we delved into the impact of FMN, acting as an antioxidant, on the in vitro development of oocytes and blastocysts within the culture system. …”
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The first multiple center prospective study of rhFSH CTP in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology in China by Longmei Wu, Huayan Yin, Lingfang Guan, Guanjian Li, Junqiang Zhang, Qunshan Shen, Xiaoqing Ni, Chao Wang, Tianjuan Wang, Hao Geng, Chuan Xu, Yunxia Cao, Xiaojin He, Bing Song

“…Abstract We assessed the safety and efficacy of rhFSH-CTP, a novel long-acting FSH agent, in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for patients undergoing ART. …”
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Developing a virtual reality application for online arts and psychomotor therapies using action research by Nathalie Jans, Nathalie Jans, Hans Wouters, Joep Kolijn, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen

“…Of the arts and psychomotor therapists who participated in the workshops, four out of five acknowledged the potential of acting and experiencing with the VRhExp (79%).ConclusionThe VRhExp is a promising tool for patients with psychological disorders as it enables the continuity of care provision by therapists. …”
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Dissecting Causal Relationships Between Antihypertensive Drug, Gut Microbiota, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications: A Mendelian Randomization Study by He Zheng, Shiping Wu, Wenbin Wang, Weida Qiu, Yingqing Feng

“…A 1‐standard deviation (SD) decrease of KCNJ11 (acting on arteriolar smooth muscle, e.g., Pinacidil) gene expression was associated with lower SBP of 1.12 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.93–1.31) mmHg, and a decreased risk of diabetic retinopathy (odds ratio [OR], 0.63; 95% CI, 0.52–0.76). …”
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Bridging brain and blood: a prospective view on neuroimaging-exosome correlations in HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders by Haixia Luo, Junzhuo Chen, Jiaojiao Liu, Wei Wang, Chuanke Hou, Xingyuan Jiang, Juming Ma, Fan Xu, Xire Aili, Zhongkai Zhou, Hongjun Li, Hongjun Li, Hongjun Li

“…Meanwhile, exosomes are nano-sized vesicles secreted by cells that serve as key mediators of intercellular communication, playing a crucial role in the neuropathology of HIV and potentially acting as a critical bridge between peripheral blood and central nervous system lesions. …”
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MEK Inhibition Targets Cancer Stem Cells and Impedes Migration of Pancreatic Cancer Cells In Vitro and In Vivo by Karolin Walter, Kanishka Tiwary, Marija Trajkovic-Arsic, Ana Hidalgo-Sastre, Laura Dierichs, Sven T. Liffers, Jiangning Gu, Johann Gout, Lucas-Alexander Schulte, Jan Münch, Thomas Seufferlein, Bruno Sainz, Jens T. Siveke, Eva Rodriguez-Aznar, Patrick C. Hermann

“…Due to their high dependency on Ras mutations, pancreatic cancers might be particularly sensitive to inhibitors acting downstream of Ras. Herein, we use a genetically engineered mouse model of pancreatic cancer and primary pancreatic cancer cells were derived from this model to demonstrate that small-molecule MEK inhibitors functionally abrogate cancer stem cell populations as demonstrated by reduced sphere and organoid formation capacity. …”
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Multi-omics analysis of hexaploid triticale that show molecular responses to salt stress during seed germination by Dongxia Wang, Jiedong Li, Shiming Li, Jiongjie Fu, Baolong Liu, Baolong Liu, Baolong Liu, Dong Cao, Dong Cao, Dong Cao

“…LEA14 contained important stress-responsive cis-acting regulatory elements that could be dynamically regulated by the binding of transcription factors (TFs). …”
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A preliminary investigation into self-compassion and compassion-based intervention for mental health in the performing arts by Courtney C. Walton, James N. Kirby, Sabrina McKenzie, Sabrina McKenzie, Caroline X. Gao, Caroline X. Gao, Rosemary Purcell, Rosemary Purcell, Simon M. Rice, Simon M. Rice, Margaret S. Osborne, Margaret S. Osborne

“…First, was to examine the relationship between self-compassion and mental health among performing artists in dance, music, and acting. Second, was to test a brief compassion-based intervention to establish proof of concept for future work.MethodTwo sequential studies recruiting Australian performing artists were conducted. …”
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Study of the Shock Absorption Effectiveness of Air Cushions by Jacek Roguski, Leszek Jurecki, Ryszard Łyszczek, Krzysztof Cygańczuk

“…The mechanism of impact overload during a fall involves a sudden deceleration and the accumulation of forces acting on the body, which creates a risk of injuries such as fractures, damage to internal organs or concussion. …”
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Greenness and averted mortality in 390 cities in China (2000–2020)Research in context by John S. Ji, Zheng Tao, Hui Miao, Tom Cole-Hunter, Xuecao Li, David Rojas-Rueda, Wenjia Cai

“…Green spaces provide numerous health benefits including acting as nature-based solutions for climate change risks. …”
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