Plastic but not progressive changes in cognitive function and hippocampal volume in an adolescent with bipolar disorder: a case report by Bo Liu, Bo Liu, Hui Sun, Hui Sun, Hui Sun, Qiannan Zhao, Qiannan Zhao, Qiannan Zhao, Li Li, Rong Tian, Su Lui, Su Lui, Su Lui, Hongru Zhu

“…Initially, the individual exhibited impaired general cognitive function, as indicated by an IQ score of 80 on the Standard Raven’s Progressive Matrices test, and demonstrated slightly reduced bilateral hippocampal volume compared to the normative reference, as determined through quantitative structural magnetic resonance imaging (qsMRI). …”
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Metabolomic and Molecular Mechanisms of Glycerol Supplementation in Regulating the Reproductive Function of Kazakh Ewes in the Non-Breeding Season by Ying Nan, Baihui Jiang, Xingdong Qi, Cuifang Ye, Mengting Xie, Zongsheng Zhao

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Curcumin Combined with Aerobic Exercise Improved Liver Function in Rats with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by HU Ge, QIN Fei, CAO Jianmin, JI Zhe, ZHOU Qiyun, ZHOU Haitao

“…Conclusion: Curcumin and/or aerobic exercise intervention could improve liver structure and function in NAFLD rats by moderately enhancing cellular autophagy through the regulation of the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway. …”
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Case Report: Differentiating hepatic desmoplastic small round cell tumor from hydatidosis in a school-aged boy: the role of contrast-enhanced and interventional ultrasound by Zehui Gou, Hualin Yan, Boyang Yu, Xiaolong Xie, Bo Xiang, Juxian Liu, Yan Luo

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A prospective study of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease: clinical, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging correlates by Ahmed A. Gaballa, Nabil H. Elagouz, Ahmed E. Sarhan, Ahmed El-adawy

“…Conclusions: Cognitive impairment in PD is associated with advanced age, longer disease duration, metabolic factors, and structural brain changes. These findings suggest the potential for a predictive model to identify early cognitive decline in PD, enabling timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.…”
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Exploring the impact of APOE ɛ4 on functional connectivity in Alzheimer’s disease across cognitive impairment levels by Kangli Dong, Wei Liang, Ting Hou, Zhijie Lu, Yixuan Hao, Chenrui Li, Yue Qiu, Nan Kong, Yan Cheng, Yaqi Wen, Wanyin Ma, Wenbin Zheng, Jitian Guan, Yan Lin, Kai Huang, Lu Zhang, Siya Chen, Xiangyuan Ma, Renhua Wu, Naili Wei

“…Studies have shown that APOE ɛ4 mediates the modulation of intrinsic functional brain networks in cognitively normal individuals and significantly disrupts the whole-brain topological structure in AD patients. …”
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Effects of Du Meridian Electroacupuncture Combined with Treadmill Training on Motor Function of Rats with Spinal Cord Injury by CHENG Mei, TIAN Yu, PENG Jing, YU Shuangqi, ZHANG Xuejun, DING Fan

“…Rats with death or BBB motor function scale score>2 were excluded, and finally eight rats were included in each group. …”
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Do executive functions and processing speed mediate the relationship between socioeconomic status and educational achievement? Analysis of an observational birth cohort study by Kate E. Mooney, Rachael W. Cheung, Sarah L. Blower, Richard J. Allen, Amanda Waterman

“…Methods Data from the Born in Bradford longitudinal cohort study was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (n = 4201; 28% White British, 56% Pakistani heritage, 16% Other; 54% Female). …”
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Effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention on psychological distress among women with a history of gender-based violence in urban Kenya: A randomised clinical trial. by Richard A Bryant, Alison Schafer, Katie S Dawson, Dorothy Anjuri, Caroline Mulili, Lincoln Ndogoni, Phiona Koyiet, Marit Sijbrandij, Jeannette Ulate, Melissa Harper Shehadeh, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Mark van Ommeren

“…No adverse events were attributable to the interventions or the trial. Limitations of the study include no long-term follow-up, reliance on self-report rather than structured interview data, and lack of an attention control condition.…”
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Martial Arts and ADHD: A Narrative Review of Cognitive, Behavioral, and Epigenetic Effects by Carola Costanza, Francesco Paolo Colecchia, Rita Polito, Marcellino Monda, Marco Carotenuto, Giovanni Messina, Antonietta Monda, Nicola Mancini, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Giuditta Bargiacchi, Maria Ruberto

“…Martial arts may support cognitive and behavioral development in individuals with ADHD. Their structured, multimodal nature positions these training practices as promising tools to promote attention and executive functioning. …”
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A quasi-experimental investigation of scapular stabilization exercises on muscle coordination and functional recovery in scapular dyskinesia by Sneha M, Ramana K, Anahas Perianaika Matharasi A

“…Results: Post-intervention analysis showed significant improvements in scapular position and functional performance, with a statistically significant reduction in SPADI scores (p < 0.001). …”
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Functional limitations and coping mechanisms of women aged 60 years and older with self-reported hand osteoarthritis by J. McIntyre, R.W.E. Joubert, S.S. Ramklass

“…A screening questionnaire, the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2-Short Form (AIMS2-SF), as well as semi-structured interviews, were used to explore participants’ functional limitations and coping mechanisms. …”
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Horticultural therapy impact on people with dementia by Adi Vitman-Schorr, Moran Chen, Ayelet Naveh, Tamar Hirshenzon Peiper, Orly Ganany Dagan

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Relationship Between Perilesional Skin Condition and Survival in Terminally Ill Patients with Pressure Ulcers by María Isabel Pastor-Orduña, Federico Palomar-Llatas, David Palomar-Albert, María Teresa Murillo-Llorente, Ignacio Ventura, Francisco Tomás-Aguirre, Marcelino Pérez-Bermejo

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> The study highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to palliative care that addresses both the local aspects of the lesions and the patient’s systemic and functional status. These findings support the implementation of therapeutic interventions based on a structured perilesional tissue assessment to improve quality of life and prolong survival in terminally ill patients. …”
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Study protocol: How does cognitive flexibility relate to other executive functions and learning in healthy young adults? by Ke Tong, Yuan Ni Chan, Xiaoqin Cheng, Bobby Cheon, Michelle Ellefson, Restria Fauziana, Shengchuang Feng, Nastassja Fischer, Balázs Gulyás, Natalie Hoo, David Hung, Kastoori Kalaivanan, Christelle Langley, Kean Mun Lee, Li Ling Lee, Timothy Lee, Irene Melani, Nadhilla Melia, Jia Ying Pei, Lisha Raghani, Yoke Loo Sam, Peter Seow, John Suckling, Yan Fen Tan, Chew Lee Teo, Ryutaro Uchiyama, Hui Shan Yap, Georgios Christopoulos, Henriette Hendriks, Annabel Chen, Trevor Robbins, Barbara Sahakian, Zoe Kourtzi, Victoria Leong, CLIC Phase 1 Consortium

“…The current study aims to (1) establish the construct validity of CF in relation to other executive function skills and intelligence, and (2) elucidate specific relationships between CF, structure learning, creativity, career decision making and planning, and other life skills.…”
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The Effect of Physiotherapy on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition After ACL Injury or Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Maria Paço, Maxence Peysson, Elona Dumont, Mário Correia, Anna Quialheiro, Paula Chaves

“…Methodological quality varied between 5 and 8 on the PEDro scale, with moderate-to-low risk of bias. Structured exercise should be the first-line intervention, but combining it with other therapies enhances rehabilitation. …”
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Development and validation of a food and nutrition literacy questionnaire for Chinese parents of children with functional constipation (FNLQ-p) by Jie Yang, Hui Wang, Yanchi Shen, Hui Yang, Yan Huang, Jinjin Cao

“…Confirmatory factor analysis supported the four-factor structure derived from exploratory analysis, with all relevant fit indices meeting standard criteria.ConclusionsThe food and nutrition literacy questionnaire developed in our study had good validity and reliability, making it a useful tool for assessing the food and nutrition literacy among parents of school-aged children diagnosed with functional constipation.…”
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Diversity and Functional Differences in Soil Bacterial Communities in Wind–Water Erosion Crisscross Region Driven by Microbial Agents by Tao Kong, Tong Liu, Zhihui Gan, Xin Jin, Lin Xiao

“…Bacterial community structure was analyzed via 16S IRNA high-throughput sequencing, and functional groups were predicted using FAPROTAX. …”
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Effects of motor imagery in recovery of nerve blockade in patients undergoing total knee replacement under spinal anesthesia: a randomized prospective controlled study by Sung Woo Hyung, Jeong Won Moon, Eun Sang Lee, Se Eun Jeong, Ji Young Min

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Maximizing sprint performance among adolescent sprinters: a controlled evaluation of functional, traditional, and combined training approaches by Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Yongjing Shao, Sohom Saha, Zijian Zhao, Debajit Karmakar

“…While FT alone is effective in refining agility and coordination, TT primarily contributes to strength gains. The absence of structured training in the CG reinforces the necessity of targeted interventions for performance enhancement. …”
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