Effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on sleeping quality, cortisol, cardiovascular autonomic functions, depression, and fatigue: a randomized-controlled trial in women with systemic sclerosis by Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail, Nadia Saad Sayed Ahmed El Gressy, Mona Darwish Hegazy, Omnia Saeed Mahmoud Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel-Halim Elfahl

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Feasibility and effects of horticultural activities on frailty, physical function, and quality of life among older adult residents in nursing homes: a quasi-experimental study by Jingwen Wang, Jingwen Wang, Xiaoyu Niu, Ruru Guo, Nana Liu, Weihong Zhang, Mingli Zhao, Jingjing Wang

“…Assessments of frailty, physical performance, and quality of life were assessed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention; validated instruments, including the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), the Chinese-Modified Physical Performance Test (CM-PPT), and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), were used.ResultsCompared with the control group, the intervention group demonstrated potential improvements in frailty (TFI scores), physical performance, and dimensions of quality of life, including general health, mental health, and physical health. These effects were supported by significant between-group, time, and interaction effects (p < 0.05).ConclusionHorticultural activities may contribute to improvements in frailty, physical function, and quality of life in frail older adult residents in nursing homes, supporting the development of targeted interventions for this population. …”
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Effect of Chinese patent medicine Si-Mo-Tang oral liquid for functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Yunxia Hu, Yu Bai, Zhiyun Hua, Jie Yang, Huahui Yang, Wenjun Chen, Junwei Xu, Zhiqiang Zhao

“…<h4>Background</h4>Si-Mo-Tang oral liquid (SMT) has been widely used to treat functional dyspepsia (FD), but the effectiveness is still controversial. …”
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Effect of High-Intensity Functional Training Protocol Combined with Ginkgo Biloba SuPPlementation on the Antioxidant Status of Male Firefighters in the OPerational Division of Yazd City by Hamid Sedaghat, Farzaneh Taghian, Khosro jalali dehkordi, Hasan Naghizadeh

“…The main objective of this research was to determine the effects of 12 weeks of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) and Ginkgo biloba (Gb) suPPlementation on suPeroxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and total antioxidant caPacity (TAC) serum levels in male firefighters of the oPerational division of Yazd City. …”
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C‐type natriuretic peptide induces inotropic and lusitropic effects in human 3D‐engineered cardiac tissue: Implications for the regulation of cardiac function in humans by Julian C. Bachmann, Jeppe E. Kirchhoff, Julia E. Napolitano, Steve Sorota, William M. Gordon, Nicole Feric, Roozbeh Aschar‐Sobbi, Juan Lv, Zhiyou Cao, Ken Coppieters, Giulia Borghetti, Michael Nyberg

“…Abstract The role of C‐type natriuretic peptide (CNP) in the regulation of cardiac function in humans remains to be established as previous investigations have been confined to animal model systems. …”
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Effects of Off-Season Heavy-Load Resistance Training on Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function and Physical Performance in Elite Female Team Handball Players by Bjørn Fristrup, Peter Krustrup, Anders Kløve Petz, Jesper Bencke, Mette K. Zebis, Per Aagaard

“…The current study aimed to analyze the effects of eight weeks undulating heavy-load resistance training on lower limb mechanical muscle function and sports-specific performance in elite female team handball players. …”
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Protective Effects of <i>Cervus elaphus</i> and <i>Eucommia ulmoides</i> Mixture (KGC01CE) on Muscle Loss and Function in Aged Rats by Gi-Bang Koo, Han Ol Kwon, Jong Han Kim, Seung Ho Lee, Sung Lye Shim, Kyoung Hwa Jang

“…These results suggest that KGC01CE treatment may effectively prevent muscle loss and functional decline, providing a novel therapeutic strategy for sarcopenia.…”
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Exposure to traffic-related particle matter and effects on lung function and potential interactions in a cross-sectional analysis of a cohort study in west Sweden by Kjell Torén, Anna-Carin Olin, Hanne Krage Carlsen, Fredrik Nyberg, David Segersson

“…Objectives To investigate the long-term effects of source-specific particle matter (PM) on lung function, effects of Surfactant Protein A (SP-A) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) genes GSTP1 and GSTT1 gene variants and effect modification by single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotype.Design Cohort study with address-based annual PM exposure assigned from annual estimates of size (PM10, PM2.5 and PMBC) and source-specific (traffic, industry, marine traffic and wood burning) dispersion modelling.Setting Gothenburg, Sweden.Participants The ADult-Onset asthma and NItric oXide Study had 6685 participants recruited from the general population, of which 5216 (78%) were included in the current study with information on all variables of interest. …”
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The effectiveness of internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy on acceptance of illness, emotion regulation, symptom severity reduction, and symptoms interference with function in patients with breast cancer by Sara Mirzaei, Reza Bagherian-Sararoudi, Mohammad Hasan Davazdah Emami, Razieh Izadi, Mohammad Reza Sharbafchi

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of internet based acceptance and commitment therapy on acceptance of illness, emotion regulation and reducing the severity and interference of symptoms with function of patients with breast cancer. …”
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Effect of Potassium–Magnesium Sulfate on Intestinal Dissociation and Absorption Rate, Immune Function, and Expression of NLRP3 Inflammasome, Aquaporins and Ion Channels in Weaned Piglets by Cui Zhu, Kaiyong Huang, Xiaolu Wen, Kaiguo Gao, Xuefen Yang, Zongyong Jiang, Shuting Cao, Li Wang

“…This study investigated the effects of potassium magnesium sulfate (PMS) on intestinal dissociation and absorption rate, immune function, and expression of the NOD-like receptor thermal domain-associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, aquaporins (AQPs), and potassium and magnesium ion channels in weaned piglets. …”
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Interventional effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper limb function in patients who had a stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis by Cheng Wang, Jian Liu, Zizhuo Wang, Yunong Zhang

“…Objectives To systematically evaluate the intervention effect of modified constraint-induced movement therapy (m-CIMT) on upper limb function in patients who had a stroke.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources A computer-based search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the intervention effect of m-CIMT on upper limb function in patients who had a stroke, with the search conducted up until 23 May 2024.Eligibility criteria We included only RCTs in which patients who had a stroke performed m-CIMT or m-CIMT in addition to the control group, and the outcome was upper limb function.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction and synthesis used the reporting checklist for systematic review based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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A Comparison of the Beneficial Effects of Live and Heat-Inactivated Baker's Yeast on Nile Tilapia: Suggestions on the Role and Function of the Secretory Metabolites Released from the Yeast. by Chao Ran, Lu Huang, Zhi Liu, Li Xu, Yalin Yang, Philippe Tacon, Eric Auclair, Zhigang Zhou

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Acute and chronic effects of physical exercise on atherosclerosis, kynurenine pathway, endothelial function and inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease: a clinical trial protocol by Eliete Bouskela, Gabriela Andrade Paz, Marcus VDS Rangel, Caio Luan Farias, André Luiz Conveniente Soares, Erica Langner, Tatiana Teixeira, Patrícia M L Dutra, Paulo Farinatti, Maria das Graças C Souza, Juliana P Borges

“…The second visit will include an endothelial function evaluation using venous occlusion plethysmography and 30 min of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic insights into the synergistic effects of resveratrol and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric acid on hepatic function under varying protein diets in Tibetan sheep by Yu Zhang, Kaina Zhu, Fengshuo Zhang, Zhenling Wu, Shengzhen Hou, Linsheng Gui

“…Those differential metabolites enriched in KEGG pathways primarily related to immunity and antioxidation.ConclusionDietary protein level and RES/HMB supplementation exhibited positively interaction effect on immunity and antioxidant capacity. The 14% protein diet with RES and HMB improved the hepatic function through modulating the gene and metabolite in Tibetan sheep.…”
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Effects of Resveratrol on Liver Function Tests in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by P. Ebrahimpour, M. Karamian, A. Sharifi

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Effect of Differently Localised Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercises on Pain, Functional Status and Quality of Life in Subjects After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery by Ernestas Rutkauskas, Saulė Sipavičienė, Vilius Baikštis, Petras Mikučionis

“…The aim – To determine the effects of differently localized electrical stimulation and therapeutic exercises on pain, functional status and quality of life in subjects after anterior cruciate ligament tear injury. …”
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The effect of warm saltwater and warm water baths on pain, fatigue, sleep quality, and functional capacity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled study✰ by Okşan Aktaş, Ayşe Arikan Dönmez, Sevgisun Kapucu, Muhammet Çinar

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of warm salt water and warm water baths applied to the hands and feet on pain, fatigue, sleep quality and functional capacity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. …”
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Effect of high-intensity intermittent rehabilitation training on physical function, gut microbiome and metabolite after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary heart disease by Lei Jiang, Pu Liu, Mei Wang, Qiufeng Deng, Jiangpeng Wang, Yan Jiang, Ye Zhu, Haoyu Meng, Xiao Lu, Xiangqing Kong, Leilei Chen

“…However, the impact of HIIT on cardiopulmonary function, gut microbiome and metabolite remains underexplored.MethodsThis study included 60 patients with CHD who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Effects of whole-body vibration training on lower limb motor function and neural plasticity in patients with stroke: protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Mingkai Zhang, Jianing Wei, Xueping Wu

“…The prior purpose of this study is to explore effects of WBVT on lower limb motor function and neuroplasticity in patients with stroke.Methods A single-blind randomised controlled trial will be conducted. …”
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A randomized controlled study on the effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation on craving, mood, and cognitive function in alcohol-dependent patients during the withdrawal period by WANG Haihong, YUAN Chenxin, GAN Hong, JIANG Haifeng, ZHAO Yan, DU Jiang, ZHANG Yi

“…Objective·To explore the effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on reducing craving in alcohol-dependent patients during the withdrawal period, as well as its impact on patients' emotions and cognitive functions.Methods·A total of 41 inpatients with alcohol dependence in the withdrawal period were recruited from the Addiction Department of Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and randomly assigned to the experimental group (20 patients) and the control group (21 patients). …”
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