Immune profiling of human vestibular schwannoma secretions identifies TNF-α and TWEAK as cytokines with synergistic potential to impair hearing by Sasa Vasilijic, Richard Seist, Zhenzhen Yin, Lei Xu, Konstantina M. Stankovic

“…The most promising effector molecules were validated in vivo in an anatomically accurate mouse model of VS, and in vitro with mouse fibroblasts (L929) and auditory cell lines representing pro-sensory precursors of hair cells (UB-OC1) and auditory neuroblasts (US-VOT-N33). …”
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Effect of icatibant on sweating-induced dermal pain by Shunsuke Takahagi, Shunsuke Takahagi, Daiki Matsubara, Emi Murakami, Yumi Aoyama, Shinya Imamura, Atsushi Fukunaga, Atsushi Fukunaga, Yoshiko Oda, Hiroyuki Murota, Michihiro Hide, Michihiro Hide

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study by Foglia SD, Drapeau CC, Ramdeo KR, Adams FC, Soppitt DB, Rehsi RS, Shanthanna H, Nelson AJ

“…Stevie D Foglia,1 Chloe C Drapeau,2 Karishma R Ramdeo,2 Faith C Adams,2 Daniel B Soppitt,2 Ravjot S Rehsi,2 Harsha Shanthanna,1,3 Aimee J Nelson1,2 1School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; 2Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; 3Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, CanadaCorrespondence: Aimee J Nelson, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada, Tel +1 905-525-9140 x28053, Fax +1 905-523-6011, Email nelsonaj@mcmaster.caPurpose: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating chronic pain condition characterized by sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction with a world-wide prevalence of 26.2 per 100,000 people per year and is 3 to 4 times more prevalent in females. …”
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Effect of a Sodium and Calcium DL-β-Hydroxybutyrate Salt in Healthy Adults by Tobias Fischer, Ulrike Och, Ira Klawon, Tim Och, Marianne Grüneberg, Manfred Fobker, Ursula Bordewick-Dell, Thorsten Marquardt

“…The blood samples drawn in the study were tested for concentrations of D-βHB, glucose, and electrolytes, and blood gas analyses were done. Data on sensory evaluation and observed side effects of the supplement were collected. …”
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The relationship between psychological stress and mindfulness among outstanding students in the school basic stage by A. A. Alazzam, A. A.K. Al-Shoqran, B. M. Suleiman, M. A. Rababah, B. M. Al-Hawamdeh, I. A.M. Al-Maraziq, I. Tanjour, F. A.M. Al-Habies

“…On the other hand, it has been discovered that mindfulness practices improve physical and sensory well-being and help with stress and anxiety management.Aim. …”
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Connective Tissue-Related Symptoms: An Exploratory Case-Control Study in Children by Leonardo Zoccante, Gianfranco Di Gennaro, Erika Rigotti, Marco Luigi Ciceri, Andrea Sbarbati, Marco Zaffanello

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The findings of this study highlight the significant associations between ASD, ADHD, and TS and specific physical symptoms, such as flat feet, sensory hypersensitivity, and other connective tissue-related manifestations. …”
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Green tea silver nanoparticles improve physiological motor and cognitive function in BALB/c mice during inflammation by Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Kenneth, Ssekatawa, Halima, Nalugo, Caroline, Asekenye, David, Onanyang, Edson Ireeta, Munanura, Moses, Ariong, Kevin, Matama, Gerald, Zirintunda, Ngala Elvis, Mbiydzenyuy, Fred, Ssempijja, Adam Moyosore, Afodun, Ibe Michael, Usman, Oscar Hilary, Asiimwe, Julius, Tibyangye, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…Concen- trations of green tea AgNPs modulated basic sensory and motor behaviors in BALB/c male mice demonstrating their importance in complementary and integrative medical practice.…”
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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

“…Cutaneous morphology predominantly included plaques and hypopigmented patches, while neurological signs included ulnar nerve tenderness, muscle weakness and sensory deficits. Debilitating neurological complications were found in one-fifth of patients. …”
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Effects of Salt Stress During the Growth Period on the Yield and Grain Quality of Hybrid Rice by Ruopeng Li, Dan Zhang, Yinlin Pan, Huimin Liu, Chanjuan Tang, Xiaolin Liu, Lin Mo, Yaxi Du, Guoqiang Zhou, Yuanyi Hu

“…The protein and sodium contents and sodium-potassium ratio of all the rice cultivars increased significantly under salt stress; however, no significant effect on cooking or sensory quality were noticed in all rice varieties under saline conditions. …”
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The multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of paediatric chronic pain: a qualitative analysis through focus groups by Aldana Paola Ercolano, Sabrina Galvan, Tessa Louise Marchesan, Alessia Gavioli, Gerardo Papa, Mariarita Todaro, Lidia Berforini D’Aquino, Alessia Zanatta, Andrea Vianello

“…Pain, defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. …”
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Editorial by Editor

“…This perspective article discusses the fundamental role of Prana as the life-sustaining force, emphasizing its supremacy over sensory faculties and its connection to self-realization and liberation. …”
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Professional Action Competence in Education for Sustainability Among Pre-service Physical Education Teachers: A Mixed Method Approach by Valérian Cece, Thomas Royet, Olivier Vors, Vanessa Lentillon-Kaestner

“…This approach emphases the bodily dimension, learning through action, and affective and sensory aspects. However, EfS is not currently implemented in PE yet. …”
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Preserving postharvest storage quality of fresh-cut cactus pears by using different bio-materials by İbrahim Kahramanoğlu, Serhat Usanmaz, Volkan Okatan, Chunpeng Wan

“…A. vera gel and cactus gel were also found to have highest influence on the prevention of off-odor and decay incidence; and to protect the sensory and visual quality of the ready-to-eat cactus pears. …”
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Altered functional brain connectivity in Dyt1 knock-in mouse models by R. Z. Adury, B. J. Wilkes, P. Girdhar, Y. Li, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt, D. E. Vaillancourt

“…We employed functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to assess resting-state and sensory-evoked brain connectivity and activation, along with diffusion MRI (dMRI) to evaluate microstructural changes. …”
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Differential effects of left DLPFC anodal and cathodal tDCS interventions on the brain in children with autism: A randomized controlled trial by Jiannan Kang, Juanmei Wu, Xinping Huang, Wenqin Mao, Xiaoli Li

“…On the ABC scale, overall scores also decreased, with significant differences noted in sensory behavior, social relating, body and object use, and language and communication skills. …”
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Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome following Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus by Ashish Chugh, Prashant Punia, Sarang Gotecha

“…Various factors like nursing in Trendelenburg position, adequate rehydration, early cranioplasty after resolution of oedema, preoperative tying of VP shunt and its subsequent release in immediate postoperative period, use of flattened PMMA bone flaps, placement of a central dural hitch suture across the bone, and a preoperative central burr hole in the bone flap may accelerate healing and, in most cases, reversal of sensory-motor deficits along with reduction in complication rates.…”
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Smart packaging tools for selected Indian traditional buffalo milk products: a case for on-package freshness indicators by Narender Raju Panjagari, Ashish Kumar Singh, Sangita Ganguly, Rajan Sharma, Vivek Sharma

“…Among all the freshness indicators, the TCD was found to be very highly positively correlated with titratable acidity, thiobarbituric acid value, free fatty acids value, and total viable bacterial count while significantly negatively correlated with pH, sensory flavor, and overall acceptability scores. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…Due to the development of civilization diseases, increasing attention is paid not only to the nutritional value and sensory attractiveness of certain food-plants and their products but, above all, to their profile and content of bioactive compounds since these issues may have a positive impact on human health. …”
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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Technology Interventions in Improving the Social Skills of Children and Adolescents With Autism: Systematic Review by Xipeng Yang, Jinlong Wu, Yudan Ma, Jingxuan Yu, Hong Cao, Aihua Zeng, Rui Fu, Yucheng Tang, Zhanbing Ren

“…However, the use of VR technology may lead to side effects such as dizziness, eye fatigue, and sensory overload, particularly in immersive settings. …”
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Quality of Life and Clinical Evaluation of Calcaneoplasty with a Balloon System for Calcaneal Fracture at 5 Years of Follow-Up by Giuseppe Maccagnano, Giovanni Noia, Giuseppe Danilo Cassano, Antonio Luciano Sarni, Raffaele Quitadamo, Costantino Stigliani, Francesco Liuzza, Raffaele Vitiello, Vito Pesce

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