Effects of body weight-supported Tai Chi Yunshou training on upper limb motor function in stroke patients: A three-arm parallel randomized controlled trial. by Liying Zhang, Xiaoming Yu, Wangsheng Liao, Jiening Wang, Yan Lu, Naizhen Wang, Zhou Huanxia

“…After 12 weeks of intervention, there were time effects and interaction effects between BWS-TCY and daily living activities (MBI) and quality of life (SS-QOL), but no group effect was observed. …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care nucleic acid-based isothermal amplification assays for scrub typhus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashi Dixit, Sandeep Manikandan, John Antony Jude Prakash, Manisha Biswal, Dharitri Mohapatra, Natarajan Gopalan, G. Gnanamani, Sujit Kumar Behera

“…A case–control design was found to exaggerate the sensitivity {0.84 [95% CI (0.5–0.9)]} and specificity {0.73 [95% CI (0.6–0.8)]}.ConclusionThe findings reveal subpar performance of LAMP for the detection of scrub typhus. Active research and development focused on optimization of novel molecular diagnosis that are efficient, rapid, and cost-effective shall foster timely diagnosis and aid in reduction of the overall burden of scrub typhus.Protocol and registrationA detailed protocol of this review is registered and available in Prospero at: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/. …”
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Optical coherence tomography for examining retina in patients with HIV/TB coinfection by E.A. Burylova, A.P. Demin, S.N. Skornyakov, E.V. Sabadash

“…These patterns may illustrate retinal microcirculation in the setting of a pathological condition (HIV/TB, including highly active antiretroviral therapy [HAART]) and be a harbinger of further abnormalities of ocular structures and central nervous system.…”
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Assessment of mental health literacy using a multifaceted measure among a Chinese rural population by Liang Zhou, Shui-yuan Xiao, Mi Hu, Hui-ming Liu, Yu Yu, Zi-wei Liu, Xi-guang Liu, Joyce P Yang

“…Included in the study were residents aged 18–60 years living in their village for at least half a year; excluded were those not living in the areas during the research period, those with difficulty in communication due to serious physical or mental illness and those who were cognitively impaired or actively psychotic. Finally, 2052 participants completed the survey.Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcome was correct response rate of the MHKQ; secondary outcome measures were association between sociodemographics and MHL, and association between MHL and health outcomes.Results Correct response rates for the 20 MHKQ items ranged from 19% to 94%, with a mean rate of 58%. …”
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Fisiologi dan Gangguan Keseimbangan Natrium, Kalium dan Klorida serta Pemeriksaan Laboratorium by Rismawati Yaswir, Ira Ferawati

“…Hipo- happened when the electrolyte concentration in body go down more than some<br />miliekuivalen under normal values and hyper- when the concentration of mounting above normal.Laboratory<br />findings to determine concentration of natrium, chloride and potassium are with ion selective electrode (ISE)<br />method, flame emission spectrophotometry (FES), atomic absorption spectrophotometry, spektrofotometry<br />pursuant to enzyme activation, determine concentration of chloride with titration method of merkurimeter, and with<br />titration method of colorimetry-amperometry.…”
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Presenting a Multi-objective Mathematical Model for Smart Grids Considering Load Response Programs by Mohammad Hossein Tahari-Mehrjardi, Aliyeh Kazemi, Hamed Shakouri Ganjavi

“…ResultsThe study findings demonstrate that the implementation of smart grids, accompanied by active consumer participation in load response programs, can result in a significant reduction in operating costs, pollution emissions, and peak load. …”
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„... nenábožnost nynějšího věku ...“ Proměny zbožnosti ve druhé polovině 19. století očima katolických kněží by Hana Stoklasová

“…The French Revolution and its influence, which fatally spread to other European countries and was followed by the reform activities of Austrian rulers, especially Joseph II, was traditionally regarded as the beginning of this process. …”
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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the general population in Wuzhou, China: a cross-sectional study by Liumei Yan, Qiliang He, Xinyun Peng, Sen Lin, Meigu Sha, Shujian Zhao, Dewang Huang, Jiemei Ye

“…Additionally, distinct mucosal manifestations observed during gastroscopy can facilitate the identification of healthcare-utilizing individuals with active H. pylori infections.…”
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Digital Health Solutions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Systematic Review by Yihan Qi, Emma Mohamad, Arina Anis Azlan, Chenglin Zhang, Yilian Ma, Anqi Wu

“…The reviewed digital solutions for CVD prevention focused on baseline assessment (29/30, 97%), physical activity counseling (18/30, 60%), tobacco cessation (14/30, 47%), blood pressure management (13/30, 43%), and medication adherence (10/30, 33%). …”
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Effect of gonadectomy and estradiol on the expression of insulin signaling cascade genes in female and male mice by T. V. Iakovleva, N. E. Kostina, E. N. Makarova, N. M. Bazhan

“…It can be assumed that increasing the level of estradiol in the blood activates the expression of the Irs2 gene in the liver regardless of animal sex. …”
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Intensitas Penggunaan Media Sosial Instagram dan Akhlak Siswa di Sekolah by Miftahul Fikri, Nurhamzah Nurhamzah, Shofia Limas Erintania

“…Based on a preliminary study conducted through observation, it was found that the use of Instagram social media among students is quite a lot, where out of 135 students, 74 people actively use Instagram social media. Then from the results of interviews regarding the morals of students at school, researchers get bad information, where many students are often cool to play smartphone without regard to the manners in the surroundings and opened up smartphone during class time. …”
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Cultural revitalization for tourism development from an Indigenous perspective: the case of Ta Oi people, A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam by Thu-Suong Thi Nguyen, Diem-Huong Thi Phan, Diem-Huong Thi Phan, Diem-Hang Le Doan, Diem-Hang Le Doan, Minh-Ngoc Thi Chau, Thanh-Thuy Thi (Jessica) Doan, Thanh-Thuy Thi (Jessica) Doan

“…In addition, cultural revitalization is also mentioned through people's perception of the authority's role and the adjustment of cultural activities toward tourism development. These practices have been adapted to fit the modern context, demonstrating that cultural revitalization is not about restoring traditions in a static form but rather reconstructing them to meet evolving societal and economic demands.DiscussionThe research illustrates the adaptability and creativity of local people in preserving and revitalizing traditional culture, along with their enthusiasm and willingness to take action. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practices associated with COVID-19 among undergraduate students from Malaysian public universities during the endemic phase: a cross-sectional study by Nur Umairah Mohd Hawary, Nor Malia Abd Warif, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Barathan Muttiah, Navindra Kumari P, Kumutha Malar Vellasamy, Vanitha Mariappan

“…Still, appropriate health promotion activities are needed to provide the students with adequate knowledge, positive attitudes and good practice of COVID-19 prevention measures in the future.…”
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Safeguarding in Sport: The Performative Compliance of International Sports Federations by Carole Gomez, Lucie Schoch

“…Discussion/Conclusion In response to external pressures and heightened expectations from stakeholders, IFs—guided by IOC—have actively crafted policies aimed at athlete protection. …”
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Composite Sorbents Based on Polymeric Se-Derivative of Amidoximes and SiO₂ for the Uranium Removal from Liquid Mineralized Media by Anna I. Matskevich, Konstantin V. Maslov, Veronika A. Prokudina, Daria D. Churakova, Vladimir V. Korochencev, Oleg Yu. Slabko, Evgenij A. Eliseenko, Eduard A. Tokar’

“…To establish optimal conditions for forming the polymer sorption-active part and the synthesis as a whole, a series of composite adsorbents were synthesized with varying amidoxime/matrix ratios (35/65, 50/50, 65/35). …”
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The Physiological Impacts of the Low- and Moderate-Volume-HIIT with or without Nano-Curcumin Supplement in Women in Menopause with Obesity by Valiollah Dabidi Roshan, Sepideh Noorbakhsh, Seyedeh Fatemeh Ziatabar Ahmadi, Mehdi Nikseresht

“…Our data demonstrated that both the LV-HIIT and MV-HIIT, as part of activities of daily living, maybe a time-efficient strategy to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and physical performance. …”
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Association between cardiovascular health and osteoporotic fractures: a national population-based study by Jun Ou, Tingting Wang, Ridan Lei, Mengting Sun, Xiaorui Ruan, Jianhui Wei, Jiabi Qin

“…CVH was assessed using the LE8 score, which incorporates eight modifiable cardiovascular health metrics: diet, physical activity, tobacco use, sleep, body mass index (BMI), lipid levels, blood glucose, and blood pressure. …”
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Predictive Value of Albumin to Fibrinogen Ratio and CALLY Index for Diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis and Mucosal Healing After Vedolizumab Treatment by Su K, Xiao S, Wang M, Wang K, Fan Q, Sha S, Cheng Y, Liu X, Shi H

“…Then, the correlation of the AFR and CALLY index with UC activity was assessed, and the predictive value of the AFR and CALLY index was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results: The results showed that both AFR and CALLY index were significantly decreased in the UC group compared with the healthy control group (both p< 0.001); the area under the curve (AUC) of the AFR and CALLY index differentiating between the healthy control group and the UC group were 0.782 and 0.773, respectively. …”
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Development of an implementation intervention to promote adoption of the COMFORT clinical practice guideline for peripartum pain management: a qualitative study by Limi Sharif, Shelytia Cocroft, Shawna N. Smith, Christopher Benincasa, Alex F. Peahl, Lisa Kane Low, Jennifer Waljee, Carrie Miller, Carey Simpson, Michelle H. Moniz

“…Interviews included individuals undergoing childbirth from 2018–2023, (recruited through two online registries), and actively practicing maternity clinicians and surgeons, (recruited via snowball sampling with the eDelphi panel creating the COMFORT CPG), caring for pregnant people in the United States. …”
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Integrating biomarkers for hemostatic disorders into computational models of blood clot formation: A systematic review by Mohamad Al Bannoud, Tiago Dias Martins, Silmara Aparecida de Lima Montalvão, Joyce Maria Annichino-Bizzacchi, Rubens Maciel Filho, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel

“…A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA protocol, focusing on ten clinically significant biomarkers associated with hemostatic disorders: D-dimer, fibrinogen, Von Willebrand factor, factor Ⅷ, P-selectin, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), antithrombin Ⅲ, protein C, and protein S. …”
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