Publisher’s Note: “Effect of Al3+ substitution on structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and functional study of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles” [AIP Advances 15, 025107 (2025)] by M. Sundararajan, Kholod Dahlous, M. Ramesh, R. S. Rimal Isaac, S. Yuvaraj, Jothi Ramalingam Rajabathar, Chandra Sekhar Dash, P. Aji Udhaya

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Effects of occupational therapy synchronized with dual transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb function and electroencephalography power in subacute stroke patients: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study. by Ling Gao, Fengming Chu, Xuan Liu, Jie Chen, Ming Zhang, Yuming Zhang

“…There are limited researches that simultaneously apply both methods and investigate their effects on upper limb function.<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the effects of OT synchronized with dual tDCS on upper limb motor function and Electroencephalogram (EEG) power in subacute stroke patients.…”
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Effect of Garlic Organic Sulfides on Gene Expression Profiling in HepG2 Cells and Its Biological Function Analysis by Ingenuity Pathway Analysis System and Bio-Plex-Based Assays by Chenghao Lv, Caiqiong Wang, Ping Li, Yiwen Huang, Xiangyang Lu, Meng Shi, Chaoxi Zeng, Si Qin

“…The results of IPA analysis showed that the top 5 signaling pathways and molecular functions were disturbed by DTS; the molecular functions with the highest scores affected by DTS are cancer, cell apoptosis, and cell proliferation, which imply that the occurrence or metabolism of these diseases is related to the differential expression of the above-mentioned related genes and the activation of signaling channels, and the core of the most significant molecular network is inflammation. …”
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BrainFit: improving executive and subjective cognitive functioning in late-life mood disorders - a double-blind randomized active-controlled study evaluating the effect of online cognitive training by Mardien L. Oudega, Mardien L. Oudega, Mardien L. Oudega, Mardien L. Oudega, Margot J. Wagenmakers, Margot J. Wagenmakers, Margot J. Wagenmakers, Tanya Palsma, Adriaan W. Hoogendoorn, Adriaan W. Hoogendoorn, Chris Vriend, Chris Vriend, Chris Vriend, Odile A. van den Heuvel, Odile A. van den Heuvel, Odile A. van den Heuvel, Sigfried Schouws, Sigfried Schouws, Annemiek Dols, Annemiek Dols, Annemiek Dols

“…Linear mixed-model analyses showed small within-group effect sizes, corresponding to no statistically significant improvement of executive functioning or depression severity in either group. …”
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The effects of a home-based resistance training programme on body composition and muscle function during weight loss in people living with overweight or obesity: a randomised controlled pilot trial by Ahmad Binmahfoz, Lynsey Johnston, Emma Dunning, Cindy M. Gray, Stuart R. Gray

“…The aim of this randomised controlled pilot trial was to investigate the effects of a home-based resistance training exercise programme on body composition and muscle function in people living with overweight or obesity undergoing dietary weight loss. …”
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The Effectiveness of TV Rehabilitation as a Component of a Comprehensive Home Rehabilitation Program for Patients Diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease (Angina Pectoris, Functional Class I) and Obesity of the First Degree by N. Makarchuk, T. Bakaliuk, H. Stelmakh, L. Martynyuk

“…To determine the effectiveness of TV rehabilitation as a component of a comprehensive home rehabilitation program for patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease: angina pectoris, functional class I; obesity, degree I, analyzing its impact on the energy potential of their body, body weight and quality of life. …”
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Effects of a continuous remote care intervention including nutritional ketosis on kidney function and inflammation in adults with type 2 diabetes: a post-hoc latent class trajectory analysis by Shaminie J. Athinarayanan, Caroline G. P. Roberts, Stephen D. Phinney, Thomas Weimbs, Allon N. Friedman, Jeff S. Volek

“…IntroductionDiabetic nephropathy (DN), a common complication of type 2 diabetes (T2D), is characterized by declining kidney function and an increased risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). …”
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Effects of E2HSA, a Long-Acting Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist, on Glycemic Control and Beta Cell Function in Spontaneous Diabetic db/db Mice by Shaocong Hou, Caina Li, Yi Huan, Shuainan Liu, Quan Liu, Sujuan Sun, Qian Jiang, Chunming Jia, Zhufang Shen

“…In conclusion, with prolonged glucose lowering effects and promoting β-cell function and survival, the fusion protein, E2HSA, is a promising new therapeutic for once weekly treatment of type 2 diabetes.…”
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Conjugated Bilirubin Differentially Regulates CD4+ T Effector Cells and T Regulatory Cell Function through Outside-In and Inside-Out Mechanisms: The Effects of HAV Cell Surface Receptor and Intracellular Signaling by Karla F. Corral-Jara, Jorge L. Trujillo-Ochoa, Mauricio Realpe, Arturo Panduro, Juan F. Gómez-Leyva, Yvonne Rosenstein, Alexis Jose-Abrego, Sonia Roman, Nora A. Fierro

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Effects of pressure garments of varying designs on upper extremity sensorimotor functions and quality of life after stroke: Study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, prospective randomized controlled trial by Zhenkun Xu, Siaw Chui Chai, Shin Ying Chu, Kuicheng Li

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A randomised comparative effectiveness trial exploring two lower-dose resistance training modalities on quality of life, functional capacity and strength in healthy, untrained community-dwelling older adults by Liam T. Pearson, Alena Pönitzová, Myles Stelling, David Duffy, Ashleigh Keenan, David G. Behm, Samuel Stuart, Stuart Goodall, Gill Barry

“…Low-dose RT significantly enhanced QoL, functional capacity, and strength (p < 0.05) across all groups within the first three weeks. …”
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Effects of pressure garments of varying designs on upper extremity sensorimotor functions and quality of life after stroke: Study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, prospective randomized controlled trial. by Zhenkun Xu, Siaw Chui Chai, Shin Ying Chu, Kuicheng Li

“…<h4>Aims</h4>To determine the effects of pressure garments with varying designs on stroke patients' sensorimotor function and quality of life.…”
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AquaDualPark Study - Effects of Aquatic and Land-Based Dual-Task Exercise Program on Motor and Cognitive Functions of People With Parkinson’s Disease: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial by Adriano Zanardi da Silva, Vera Lúcia Israel

“…Background: Exercise-based interventions, particularly dual-task training (DT), have been increasingly recognized as effective strategies for improving cognitive, motor, and functional capacities in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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WCN25-2908 EFFECT OF DAPAGLIFLOZIN AT 12 MONTHS ON KIDNEY FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH GLOMERULAR DISEASE IN THE MAINTENANCE PHASE OF THE POPULATION OF THE REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL 46 OF THE MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SECURITY by Roxana Villanueva Macedo, Mario Valdez Avendaño, Javier Soto Vargas, Denisse Arellano Méndez, Renato Parra Michel., Mauro Gerardo Montemayor Villacobos, Rubén Lara Monterrubio, Fabiola Vanessa Ríos Ríos, Mónica Lizbeth Morales Guillen, Karen Ivette Cortes Montenegro, Sergio Ernesto Martínez Ortiz, David Juarez Flores, Juan Oziel Romero Tafoya, Maria Elena Gallardo Ramirez, Jose Jaime Gutierrez Perrez, Hugo Bonifacio Espinoza

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Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy to study effects of virtual reality intervention for adolescents with depression in a clinical setting in China: study protocol for a prospective, randomised, controlled trial by Yan Zhang, Lijun Wang, Dongsheng Zhou, Xiaofang Ye, Kunqiang Yu, Shaochang Wu, Shiqiao Lv, Linhui Liu, Xiuxiu Zheng, Ruomei Jin, Guoqing Min

“…This study first aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VR intervention on adolescent depression symptoms, and second, to determine the intervention’s underlying mechanism of effect using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).Methods and analysis This is a single-centre, prospective, randomised controlled clinical trial. …”
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The distinct effects of metformin and imeglimin on high glucose-induced alterations in metabolic function and reactive oxygen species production in mouse Schwann cells are modulated by pemafibrate and/or fatty acid-binding proteins. by Hiroshi Ohguro, Megumi Higashide, Nami Nishikiori, Toshifumi Ogawa, Toshifumi Ogawa, Masato Furuhashi, Tatsuya Sato, Tatsuya Sato, Megumi Watanabe

“…BackgroundImeglimin (Ime), the first in a novel class of antidiabetic agents, has potential therapeutic effects on diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects on cellular metabolic function and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in high glucose-treated mouse Schwann cells (SCs), an in vitro DPN model, with those of metformin (Met), a conventional antidiabetic agent known for its beneficial effects on DPN. …”
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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive function and activities of daily living in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nan Luo, Binbin Zhao, Hui Wang, Jiabei Wu, Yifan Luo, Man Yuan, Chunlan Xu

“…This study aims to systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of tDCS combined with CR on cognitive function and activities of daily living (ADL) in individuals with PSCI.MethodsPubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were systematically searched for articles published from inception of the databases through June 2024. …”
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Single and Combined Effects of Aged Polyethylene Microplastics and Cadmium on Nitrogen Species in Stormwater Filtration Systems: Perspectives from Treatment Efficiency, Key Microbial Communities, and Nitrogen Cycling Functional Genes by Cong Men, Zixin Pan, Jiayao Liu, Sun Miao, Xin Yuan, Yanyan Zhang, Nina Yang, Shikun Cheng, Zifu Li, Jiane Zuo

“…In this study, the single and synergistic effects of aged polyethylene microplastics (PE) and cadmium (Cd) contamination in stormwater infiltration systems were investigated from perspectives of nitrogen removal, microbial community structures, and predicted functional genes in nitrogen cycling. …”
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WCN25-4030 EFFECT OF CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE ON RENAL FUNCTION AND RELATED METRICS IN DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS WITH OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL by Sohini Saha

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Effects of short-chain fatty acid-producing probiotic metabolites on symptom relief and intestinal barrier function in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial by Erfeng Li, Jie Wang, Bin Guo, Wenbin Zhang

“…BackgroundIBS often appears as bloating, altered bowel patterns, and abdominal pain (AP).Probiotics and SCFA may be useful in mucosal repair and symptom relief, according to earlier research, however there is currently a lack of systematic evidence supporting their therapeutic effectiveness across a variety of IBS subtypes.ObjectiveTo investigate the impacts of probiotics on signs and intestinal barrier function (IBF) in individuals with multiple IBS subtypes, and evaluate the role of SCFA in this process.MethodsA double-blind randomized controlled trial (DBRCT) design was adopted. …”
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