The Effect of Counseling Based on Functional Analytic Psychotherapy with Enhanced Cognitive Therapy on Married Adolescent Women’s Sexual Self-efficacy: A Prospective Study by Maryam Gholami, Katayoun Alidousti, Mozhgan Taebi, Yunes Jahani, Atefeh Ahmadi

“…This study aimed to determine the effect of counseling based on functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP)-enhanced cognitive therapy (CT) on sexual self-efficacy in married adolescent women. …”
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Correction: Effect of shift work on cerebral cortical activation and functional connectivity in nurses—implications for policy maker: a fNIRS observational study by Ran An, Cheng Li, Shaolong Ai, Yuan Wu, Sha Wang, Xi Luo, Xin Li, Yanming Xu, Hongchen He, Chengqi He

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Effect of dual task-based training on motor and cognitive function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails by Chuan Mou, Yundi Jiang

“…This study used a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the effects of dual-task exercise versus single-task training including cognitive-only, exercise-only, and usual rehabilitation for motor function and cognitive function in stroke patients. …”
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Effect of electrical stimulation on functional recovery of lower limbs in patients after anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Zhang, Wenjing Shan, Rizhao Pang, Tingting Zheng

“…Due to identified heterogeneity, a random-effects model was applied for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis calculated the effect sizes concerning lower limb function outcomes as standardised mean differences (SMD) with 95% CIs. …”
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Synergistic effect of pre-treatment and microwave drying on the physicochemical and functional properties of Chausa mango peel: Process optimization and HPLC analysis to identify mangiferin by Srutee Rout, Soubhagya Tripathy, Shivendu Ranjan, Prem Prakash Srivastav

“…The resulting dried peels can serve as a functional ingredient for fortifying food products, increasing their mangiferin content. …”
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Effects of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, a phenolic acid compound from Yucca schidigera extract, on immune function and intestinal health in meat pigeons by Yuxin Shao, Yipu Li, Shuxian Xie, Bo Zhang, Jing Li, Yalei Wang, Yusheng Gao, Jianyuan Ma, Asmaa Taha Yaseen Kishawy, Lihong Gu, Tenghe Ma, Zheng Wang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid (4-HPAA), a phenolic acid compound from Yucca schidigera extract, in Caco-2 cells and artificial rearing of pigeons. …”
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The multifaceted effects of polysaccharides isolated from Dendrobium huoshanense on immune functions with the induction of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) in monocytes. by Juway Lin, Ya-Jen Chang, Wen-Bin Yang, Alice L Yu, Chi-Huey Wong

“…However, its immunological activities are limited to in vitro studies on a few cytokines and immune cell functions. First, we investigated the effects of polysaccharides isolated from DH (DH-PS) on inducing a panel of cytokines/chemokines in mice in vivo and human in vitro. …”
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Study on the effects of pre-slaughter transport stress on water holding capacity of pork: Insights from oxidation, structure, function, and degradation properties of protein by Chao Ma, Jian Zhang, Ruyu Zhang, Lei Zhou, Laixue Ni, Wangang Zhang

“…This work systematically investigated the effects of pre-slaughter transport stress on pork water holding capacity (WHC) during aging from the perspectives of oxidation, structure, function, and degradation properties of protein. …”
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Effects of Solid-state Fermentation of Lactic Acid Bacteria on the Physical, Structural and Functional Properties of Soluble Dietary Fiber from Highland Barley Bran by Xuzhao WEI, Huicui LIU, Yuchen YANG, Xiaohai CAO

“…Then, the highland barley bran SDF was prepared by enzymolysis. Meanwhile, the effects of solid-state fermentation of lactic acid bacteria on the physical, structure and function of SDF in highland barley bran were studied. …”
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Antenatal Corticosteroids and Postnatal Fluid Restriction Produce Differential Effects on AQP3 Expression, Water Handling, and Barrier Function in Perinatal Rat Epidermis by Johan Agren, Sergey Zelenin, Lill-Britt Svensson, Lene N. Nejsum, Soren Nielsen, Anita Aperia, Gunnar Sedin

“…To conclude, antenatal corticosteroids and early postnatal fluid restriction produce differential effects on skin barrier function and epidermal AQP3 expression in the rat. …”
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Structural and functional analysis of soy protein-skipjack tuna protein gels prepared by two-screw extrusion and their effects on metabolites and gut microbiota in vitro by Zhihong Zhang, Yang Gao, Fanrui Liu, Yubei Chen, Baolian Li, Ying Feng, Honglan Wang, Guanghua Xia, Hai He

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Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen Transdermal Patches for Postoperative Analgesia and their Effect on Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomised Clinical Study by Sandip Baheti, Vaibhavi Singh

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Amlodipine effects on blood pressure, endothelial function, bronchial air flow, and quality of life in patients with arterial hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by I. G. Fomina, A. E. Bragina, A. V. Vetluzhsky

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The Acute Effects of Non-concussive Head Impacts on Brain Microstructure, Chemistry and Function in Male Soccer Players: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial by Nathan Delang, Rebecca V. Robertson, Fernando A. Tinoco Mendoza, Luke A. Henderson, Caroline D. Rae, Stuart J. McDonald, Ben Desbrow, Christopher Irwin, Aimie L. Peek, Elizabeth A. Cairns, Paul J. Austin, Michael A. Green, Nicholas W. Jenneke, Jun Cao, William T. O’Brien, Shane Ball, Michael E. Buckland, Katherine Rae, Iain S. McGregor, Danielle McCartney

“…Abstract Background Head impacts, particularly, non-concussive impacts, are common in sport. Yet, their effects on the brain remain poorly understood. Here, we investigated the acute effects of non-concussive impacts on brain microstructure, chemistry, and function using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other techniques. …”
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The effect of contralesional cTBS treatment on motor function of the unaffected upper limb in recovering stroke patients. Results from the B-STARS trial by Tessa Verhoeff, Jord Vink, Rick dijkhuizen, Anne Visser-Meily, Bart van der Worp

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Functional Evaluation of <i>Fucus vesiculosus</i> Extract: Bioactivity Retention After In Vitro Digestion and Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Murine Peritoneal Macrophages by Sara Frazzini, Nicoletta Rizzi, Anna Paola Fifi, Eleonora Fusi, Salvatore Roberto Pilu, Luciana Rossi

“…Simulated digestion minimally impacted the content of bioactive compounds and their associated functional properties. <i>F. vesiculosus</i> exhibited a protective effect against oxidative stress in macrophages, downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α). …”
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The effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training on lumbar function and muscle performance in sedentary women with lower back pain: a randomized controlled trial by Xiangyue Si, Lihua Zhang, Fanglei Li, Hongyang Liang

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the impact of combined core and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training on lumbar function in sedentary women with lower back pain (LBP). …”
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Effect of Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block on the Gastrointestinal Function in Patients Undergoing Traumatic Lumbar Spine Fracture surgery: A Retrospective Study by Zhao M, Gao M, Zhang X, Zhou Q, Yu P, Liu C, Song X, Shan X, Dong J, Li Z, Wang Q

“…Meizhu Zhao, Mingyang Gao, Xin Zhang, Qi Zhou, Peixia Yu, Chunxiao Liu, Xueyin Song, Xin Shan, Jianglong Dong, Zhihua Li, Qiujun Wang Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhihua Li, Email mzlzh2013@163.com Qiujun Wang, Email 37000628@hebmu.cnPurpose: This retrospective study aimed to explore the effect of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on the gastrointestinal function in patients after traumatic lumbar fracture surgery and the effects of different levels of block approach.Patients and Methods: Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed from electronic medical records of patients who underwent traumatic lumbar spine fracture surgery (September 2022-June 2023). …”
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Effect of Varying Protein Preload Content on Dorso-Lateral Prefrontal Cortex Activation as Assessed by Functional Near infra-Red Spectroscopy (fNIRS) by Sona Diallo, Eram Albajri, Aleyah Alshammakhi, Mansour Altayyar, Hasan Ayaz, Angelo Del Parigi, Jennifer A Nasser

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Research on the Reproduction of <i>Trichogramma chilonis</i> Based on <i>Samia cynthia ricini</i> Eggs: Temperature, Functional Response and Proportional Effect by Xi Yuan, Dunsong Li, Weili Deng

“…We attempted to understand the effects of developmental temperature and duration on its longevity and egg production, evaluated the functional response of <i>T. chilonis</i> to <i>S. c. ricini</i> egg, and screened for a suitable wasp-to-egg ratio for the production of <i>T. chilonis</i>. …”
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