<i>Codonopsis pilosula</i> Polysaccharides Exert Antiviral Effect Through Activating Immune Function in a Macrophage Model of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection by Xiaowei Feng, Lei Wang, Jingyan Zhang, Haipeng Feng, Xiaoliang Chen, Junyan Wang, Mingxian Shi, Kang Zhang, Jianxi Li

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-BVDV effects and immunomodulatory activities of <i>Codonopsis pilosula</i> polysaccharides (CPPs) in BVDV-infected bovine macrophage (BoMac) cells. …”
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Effects of traditional Chinese medicine massage therapy on pain, functional activity, muscle activation patterns and proprioception in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Xin Zhou, Cheng Tang, Bowen Zhu, Yangyang Fu, Min Fang, Sitong Fang, Qingguang Zhu, Yuen Yee Janice Hiew

“…Secondary outcomes include knee function (measured using the WOMAC stiffness and WOMAC functional subscale questionnaire and the timed ‘Up and Go’ test), muscle activation states (evaluated with electromyography techniques), knee proprioception and treatment satisfaction, adherence, safety evaluation and other relevant factors. …”
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Effect of cyclophospamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone/prednisolone (CHOP) chemotherapy regimens on left ventricular systolic function and cardiac structural abnormalities in non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients by Imanita Septianda, Mochamad Yusuf Alsagaff, Budi Susetyo Pikir, Ami Ashariati, Muhamad Robiul Fuadi, Fatimah Zahra

“…The primary outcome was cardiac function, evaluated by reductions in LVEF, increased left ventricular strain, new structural abnormalities, and elevated high-sensitivity (HS) troponin and NT-proBNP levels post-chemotherapy. …”
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Ketamine effects on resting state functional brain connectivity in major depressive disorder patients: a hypothesis-driven analysis based on a network model of depression by Kasper Recourt, Joop Van Gerven, Joop Van Gerven, Nadieh Drenth, Jeroen van der Grond, Kantaro Nishigori, Nic J. Van Der Wee, Gabriël E. Jacobs, Gabriël E. Jacobs

“…Ketamine’s antidepressant effects and its impact on functional networks in non-resistant forms of major depressive disorder are expected to provide valuable insight into ketamine’s mechanism of action related to depression.MethodsThis study employs an existing network model of major depressive disorder to investigate the effects of ketamine on resting state connectivity in a therapy-non-resistant major depressive disorder population. …”
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Effects of Renal Denervation on Cardiac Remodeling, Cardiac Function, and Cardiovascular Neurohormones in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Patients: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Fei Si, Qian Liu, Xin Ma, Jing Yu

“… Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of renal denervation (RDN) on cardiac remodeling, cardiac function, and cardiovascular (CV) neurohormones in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). …”
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ANALGESIC EFFICIENCY AND EFFECT ON MOTOR FUNCTION OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY OF BLOCK OF FEMORAL NERVE OR ADDUCTOR CANAL COMBINED WITH TIBIAL NERVE BLOCK AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT by D. V. Morozov, I. V. Boronina, A. A. Ryabtseva, T. A. Nikulina

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The Effects of Combined Exercise Training (Resistance-Aerobic) on Serum Kinesin and Physical Function in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Randomized Controlled Trials) by Seyedeh Hoda Seyedizadeh, Sadegh Cheragh-Birjandi, Mohammad Reza Hamedi Nia

“…The present investigation was conducted to specifically study the effects of combined training (resistance-aerobic) on serum kinesin-1 and physical function in type 2 diabetes patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. 24 diabetic neuropathic females were randomly to be selected out and divided into two experimental and control groups. …”
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Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Camila Ruiz, Camila Baeza, María José Márquez, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Eduardo Carmine-Peña, Paulina Sepúlveda, Cristian Sandoval, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

“…Elastic bands training (EBT), by contrast, is a safe and cost-effective method that has demonstrated positive effects on functional physical parameters in this population. …”
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Effect of four-week Kinesio-taping on Tibialis anterior muscle activation and functional mobility in stroke Patients with foot drop: A Pre-Post intervention study by Jagruti Patel, Dhwanit Shah

“…Results: Compared to baseline data in group-1, there was a significant change in TUG score but no significant change in RMS, while in PNF kinesiological taping to TA and HMS group-2 had a significant effect on TA muscle activation (p<0.05) and functional Mobility (p<0.05). …”
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Effects of Mesalamine Combined with Live Combined Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus Capsules on Intestinal Mucosa Barrier Function and Intestinal Microbiota in Mildly Active Crohn’s Disease Patients by Meiqin Shen, Yingqi Shi, Zhenming Ge, Junbo Qian

“…Intestinal microbiota counts, serum inflammatory factors, T lymphocyte subsets, and mucosal barrier function indicators in both groups were assessed.Results: After 4 wk of treatment, the total clinical effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group. …”
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Simultaneous effect of naringenin and beta-catenin signaling inhibitor C-82 on modulating gene expression and functional pattern of mesenchymal stem cells from endometriosis patients by Hoda Fazaeli, Faezeh Davoodi Asl, Azar Sheikholeslami, Mohsen Sheykhhasan, Naser Kalhor, Leila Naserpour, Rahil Jannatifar, Seyedeh Saeideh Sahraei

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of beta-catenin signaling inhibitor C-82 and naringenin as PI3K signaling pathway inhibitors on E-MenSCs to modulate their gene expression and functional pattern. …”
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Effects of Five-Element Music-Based Psychological Intervention Combined with Respiratory Specialty Care on Negative Emotions and Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Yanqiu Jiang, Yang Chen, Hanhan Hong

“…Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the effects of five-element music-based psychological intervention combined with respiratory specialty care on negative emotions and lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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The Effect of Minimal-Dose S-Ketamine Administration Post-Surgery on Opioids Consumption and Functional Rehabilitation Exercises in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Radical Resection of Esophageal Cancer by Xie J, Shen F, Wang X, Yao J, Zhou L, Huang L, Sun J

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Effect of ultrasound pre-treatments before enzymatic hydrolysis on physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties of insoluble protein fractions obtained from Atlantic mackerel side streams by Janna Cropotova, Kristine Kvangarsnes, Elissavet Kotsoni, Revilija Mozuraityte, Inger Beate Standal, Amélie Le Gall, Turid Rustad

“…Abstract This study investigated the impact of ultrasound (US) pre-treatment before enzymatic hydrolysis on physicochemical, nutritional, and functional properties of insoluble protein fractions obtained from fish side streams after filleting of Atlantic mackerel (heads, backbones, fins, tails and trimmings). …”
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The effectiveness of Evodia rutaecarpa hot compress on the recovery of gastrointestinal function after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: A propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study. by Miaoxin Huang, Junmiao Li, Wei Huang, Yuling Zhou, Lei Cai, Ming Liu

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The use of ER hot packs after laparoscopic surgery in patients with colorectal cancer has a non-significant effect on the recovery of the gastrointestinal function and, given the results of the study, it is likely that patients with early-stage tumors may benefit more. …”
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WCN24-1414 ORIGIN 3: PIVOTAL PHASE 3 STUDY EVALUATING EFFECT OF ATACICEPT VS PLACEBO ON PROTEINURIA AND RENAL FUNCTION PRESERVATION IN IGA NEPHROPATHY by Jonathan Barratt, Bart Maes, Rubeen Israni, Xuelian Wei, Jürgen Floege, Vivekanand Jha, Vladimir Tesar, Hong Zhang, Sean Barbour, Hitoshi Suzuki, Hernan Trimarchi, Celia Lin, Richard Lafayette

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Interaction Effects of the Leu162Val PPARα and Pro12Ala PPARγ2 Gene Variants with Renal Function in Metabolic Syndrome Population by Sarraj Mohamed Youssef, Najah Mohamed, Slimani Afef, Ben Hamda Khaldoun, Neffati Fadoua, Najjar Mohamed Fadhel, Slimane Mohamed Naceur

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Effects of Blueberry Supplementation on Markers of Cognitive Function and Behavior in UM-HET3 Mice Fed a High-Fat, High-Sucrose, High-Salt Diet by Warda Elamad, Sheryl M Varghese, Jessica P Danh, Angela M Mabb, Desiree Wanders, Rafaela G Feresin

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Acute Care Rehabilitation Services Utilization and Post-Acute Discharge Destination among Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: The Moderating Effect of Functional and Physical Performance at Discharge by Rayyan A. Bukhari, Jennifer A. Weaver, Julia Sharp, Amanda Hoffman, Deana Davalos, Matt P. Malcolm, James E. Graham

“…Objective: To investigate whether the relationships between acute care occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) utilization and community discharge are moderated by functional or physical performance at discharge among individuals hospitalized with traumatic brain injury (TBI). …”
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Effect of oral nutrition supplements on anthropometric and functional parameters among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Nazanin Asghari Hanjani, Pishva Arzhang, Leila Azadbakht

“…Conclusion ONS in community-dwelling older persons without complicated conditions can also have beneficial effects in terms of anthropometric and functional parameters.…”
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