Neural mobilisation effects in nerve function and nerve structure of patients with peripheral neuropathic pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. by Juliana Valentim Bittencourt, Leticia Amaral Corrêa, Maria Alice Mainenti Pagnez, Jéssica Pinto Martins do Rio, Gustavo Felicio Telles, Stephanie Mathieson, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the effects of neural mobilisation on nerve function and nerve structure of patients with peripheral neuropathic pain.…”
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Effect of improving food security on parenting practices and caregiver–adolescent relationships: qualitative findings of an income-generating agricultural intervention in rural Ken... by Maricianah A. Onono, Lila Sheira, Edward A. Frongilio, Gladys Odhiambo, Pauline Wekesa, Amy Conroy, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Craig R. Cohen, Sheri D. Weiser

“…Background Despite the recognised links between food insecurity and parenting, few studies have evaluated the perceived impacts of livelihood or food security interventions on parental practices, intra-household functioning, adolescent behaviour and psychosocial outcomes in HIV-affected households in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Network connectivity underlying information processing speed in children: Application of a pediatric brain tumor survivor injury model by Noor Z. Al Dahhan, Arthur S. Powanwe, Minarose Ismail, Elizabeth Cox, Julie Tseng, Cynthia de Medeiros, Suzanne Laughlin, Eric Bouffet, Jérémie Lefebvre, Donald J. Mabbott

“…Further establishing alterations in structural–functional coupling as biomarkers of cognitive impairments could facilitate early intervention and monitoring of these deficits.…”
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Physical activity complexity, cognition, and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging by Yurun Cai, Junhong Zhou, Paul W. Scott, Qu Tian, Amal A. Wanigatunga, Lewis Lipsitz, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Susan M. Resnick, Luigi Ferrucci, Dianxu Ren, Jennifer H. Lingler, Jennifer A. Schrack

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Injury-Driven Structural and Molecular Modifications in Nociceptors by Mario García-Domínguez

“…These alterations play a crucial role in the induction and maintenance of pain states, encompassing acute and chronic pain. Structural remodeling includes alterations in axonal architecture, dendritic morphology, and synaptic connectivity, collectively impacting nociceptor excitability and functional integration. …”
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Evidence on the performance of nature-based solutions interventions for coastal protection in biogenic, shallow ecosystems: a systematic map by Avery B. Paxton, Trevor N. Riley, Camille L. Steenrod, Brandon J. Puckett, Jahson B. Alemu I., Savannah T. Paliotti, Alyssa M. Adler, Laura Exar, Josette E. T. McLean, James Kelley, Y. Stacy Zhang, Carter S. Smith, Rachel K. Gittman, Brian R. Silliman

“…Evidence clusters existed for several types of NBS interventions, including restoration and addition of structures (e.g., those consisting of artificial, hybrid, or natural materials), yet evidence gaps existed for NBS interventions like alteration of invasive species. …”
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Investigating the Role of Yogic Practices in Enhancing Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function: An Intervention Study by Aminur Rahaman, Tarak Nath Pramanik

“…Yogic practices, through breathing and postures, show promise in enhancing these functions. Purpose: This study investigated the effects of a twelve-week structured yogic intervention on selected respiratory and cardiovascular parameters in male students. …”
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Structural Changes in the Fallopian Tubes in Patients With Ectopic Pregnancy by G. P. Titova, M. M. Damirov, I. V. Anchabadze, A. A. Medvedev

“…Relevance.Ectopic (extrauterine) pregnancy (EP) occupies a leading place in the structure of urgent gynecological morbidity. This pathology poses a threat to the health and life of a woman, being one of the leading causes of maternal mortality during pregnancy during the first trimester. …”
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Structural biology of lipoxygenases: current knowledge and further development by I. V. Ivanov, N. V. Groza, G. I. Myagkova, H. Kühn

“…The involvement of LOX isoenzymes in regulation of physiological homeostasis and pathogenesis of various diseases with major health and political relevance made them potential targets for pharmacological intervention. Although the first plant lipoxygenase (soybean LOX1) was discovered more than 60 years ago, the structural aspects of these enzymes were not studied until the mid 1990s. …”
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Would older adults with mild cognitive impairment adhere to and benefit from a structured lifestyle activity intervention to enhance cognition?: a cluster randomized controlled tri... by Linda Chiu-Wa Lam, Wai Chi Chan, Tony Leung, Ada Wai-Tung Fung, Edward Man-Fuk Leung

“…Improvements in ADAS-Cog and delayed recall scores were associated with adherence after controlling for age, education, and intervention groups (univariate analyses).<h4>Conclusions</h4>Structured lifestyle activity interventions were not associated with changes in everyday functioning, albeit with some improvements in cognitive scores across time. …”
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Restorative surgery of combined injuries of neurovascular structures of limbs by I. V. Pertsov, D. S. Ivakhnenko

“…Combined damage of neurovascular structures is complicate pathology and require repeated surgical interventions and often lead to permanent disability. …”
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Influence of social support on the social adaptive behaviors of children with acute leukemia in China: the mediating role of family functioning by Shen Yuqing, Mo Lin, Yu Lu, Chen ZeFang, Liu Tao, Zeng Yan, Sabika

“…Conclusions The evidence provided by this study indicates that social support can positively predict social adaptive behaviors, family functioning can negatively predict social adaptive behaviors, and family functioning mediates the relationship between social support and social adaptive behaviors.This study attributes to the development of precise interventions for caregivers for socially adapted behaviours in children with acute leukaemia and has important implications for policy development to improve the social adaptation of children with leukaemia.…”
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The effects of frailty, mental health, and cardiac function on quality of life in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement by Jinyao Wang, Jun Cui, Xuemei Yang, Shuangyan Tu, Ying Wang, Yan Jiang, Lihong Zhao, Mao Chen, Zhonglan Chen, Yun Bao

“…From February 2022 to November 2023, 396 patients who underwent TAVR were selected as a convenience sample. A structural equation model was used to validate the hypothesized model. …”
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Host genetics maps to behaviour and brain structure in developmental mice by Sarah Asbury, Jonathan K. Y. Lai, Kelly C. Rilett, Zeeshan Haqqee, Benjamin C. Darwin, Jacob Ellegood, Jason P. Lerch, Jane A. Foster

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HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES: THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROPOSAL AND THE LEVEL OF COMPETITION by D.M. Zagirniak

“…The renewal of the development strategy requires that higher education establishments make a determining decision — to continue functioning in the developed field of knowledge, expending the specialties spectrum, or to investigate new fields. …”
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Retinal Oxygen Kinetics and Hemodynamics in Choroidal Melanoma After Iodine‐125 Plaque Radiotherapy Using a Novel Structural‐Functional Imaging Analysis System by Haihan Zhang, Jingyuan Zhu, Yueming Liu, Shiyi Yin, Jinyuan Wang, Yao Yao, Haowen Li, Ximeng Feng, Chuanqing Zhou, Qiushi Ren, Wenbin Wei

“…ABSTRACT Background To investigate the changes in retinal oxygen kinetics and hemodynamics in patients with choroidal melanoma (CM) within 2 years before and after iodine‐125 plaque radiotherapy (PRT) using a novel noninvasive structure‐functional imaging analysis system. Methods A novel noninvasive cost‐effective imaging analysis system that integrates multimodal structural and functional retinal imaging techniques has been used, which allows rapid acquisition of vascular structural, hemodynamic, and oxygenation metrics using multispectral imaging (MSI) and laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) techniques. …”
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Structural insights and biological activities of flavonoids: Implications for novel applications by Sheng Tang, Botao Wang, Xin Liu, Wenxia Xi, Yuanyuan Yue, Xiang Tan, Junying Bai, Linhua Huang

“…Notably, the physicochemical properties and functionalities of flavonoids are structurally dependent. …”
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Enhancing Neurocognitive Health via Activity, Nutrition and Cognitive Exercise (ENHANCE): A Randomized Controlled Trial by Li‐Ning Peng, Pei‐Lin Lee, Kun‐Hsien Chou, Wei‐Ju Lee, Ching‐Po Lin, Chih‐Wen Chang, Chih‐Kuang Liang, Chih‐Ping Chung, Fei‐Yuan Hsiao, Liang‐Kung Chen

“…This randomized controlled trial (ENHANCE) assessed the efficacy of a 12‐month group‐based multidomain intervention on brain structure and function in community‐dwelling older adults, with particular attention to urban–rural disparities. …”
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Structural insights into terminal arabinosylation of mycobacterial cell wall arabinan by Yaqi Liu, Chelsea M. Brown, Satchal Erramilli, Yi-Chia Su, Shih-Yun Guu, Po-Sen Tseng, Yu-Jen Wang, Nam Ha Duong, Piotr Tokarz, Brian Kloss, Cheng-Ruei Han, Hung-Yu Chen, José Rodrigues, Kay-Hooi Khoo, Margarida Archer, Anthony A. Kossiakoff, Todd L. Lowary, Phillip J. Stansfeld, Rie Nygaard, Filippo Mancia

“…A critical factor in Mtb’s pathogenicity is its intricate cell envelope, which acts as a formidable barrier against immune defences and pharmacological interventions. Central to this envelope are arabinogalactan (AG) and lipoarabinomannan (LAM), two complex polysaccharides containing arabinan domains essential for maintaining cell wall structure and function. …”
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Structural insights into Beclin 1 interactions with it's regulators for autophagy modulation by Debapriyo Sarmadhikari, Shailendra Asthana

“…Since the network can only be traced through structural data, such insights are essential. However, identifying the critical structural and conformational determinants facilitating signalling cascades remains a major challenge for protein-protein interactions (PPIs) based therapeutic interventions. …”
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