Effectiveness of Electrical Muscle Elongation and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Programs on Muscle Flexibility and Stiffness in Young Adults with Functional Hamstring Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial with 4-Week Follow-Up by Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez, Rocío Fortún-Rabadán, Beatriz Carpallo-Porcar, Paula Cordova-Alegre, Luis Espejo-Antúnez, María Ortiz-Lucas

“…The aim was to compare the effectiveness of a program based on Electrical Muscle Elongation (EME), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and no intervention in improving flexibility and viscoelastic properties of hamstring and quadriceps muscles in active young adults with functional hamstring disorder (type 2B according to the Munich Consensus). …”
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Effects of Liraglutide Combined with Short-Term Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion on Glycemic Control and Beta Cell Function in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study by Weijian Ke, Liehua Liu, Juan Liu, Ailing Chen, Wanping Deng, Pengyuan Zhang, Xiaopei Cao, Zhihong Liao, Haipeng Xiao, Jianbin Liu, Yanbing Li

“…However, after stopping liraglutide, its effect on beta cell function disappeared completely. …”
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Effects and mechanisms of synchronous virtual reality action observation and electrical stimulation on upper extremity motor function and activities of daily living in patients with stroke: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Yao Cui, Yao Cui, Fang Cong, Fang Cong, Ming Zeng, Jun Wang

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Effects of MIND diet and propolis supplementation on metabolic syndrome indices and cognitive function among patients with metabolic syndrome in Isfahan, Iran, 2024.... by Zeinab Gholami, Mohammad Reza Maracy, Zamzam Paknahad

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Effect of chiropractic therapy on the recovery of gastrointestinal function after gynecological abdominal surgery (捏脊疗法促进妇科腹部术后胃肠功能恢复效果观察) by SONG Limei (宋利梅), YANG Dongying (杨冬颖), GUO Miao (郭淼), WANG Zheng (王铮)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of chiropractic therapy on the recovery of gastrointestinal function after gynecological abdominal surgery. …”
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Effect of using home-based dynamic intermittent pneumatic compression therapy during periods of physical activity on functional and vascular health outcomes in chronic stroke: A randomized controlled clinical trial. by James Faulkner, Eloise Paine, Nick Hudson, Scott Hannah, Amy Dennis-Jones, Louis Martinelli, Helen Hobbs

“…The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the effect of using a home-based IPC device on functional outcomes and vascular health in individuals with chronic stroke.…”
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Effect of a Healing Program Using Marine Resources on Reducing Pain and Improving Physical Function in Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study by Ji-Eun Baek, Sung-Hyeon Kim, Ho-Jin Shin, Hwi-Young Cho

“…For these reasons, non-pharmacological approaches that address both physical and psychological aspects are increasingly recognized as effective. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a marine resource-based healing program in Taean, South Korea, in improving pain, physical function, and mental health in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain. …”
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The Effects of Six Months of Exercise on Single- and Dual-Task Posture, Gait, and Functional Mobility Relative to Usual Care Alone Among People Living with Dementia: The ENABLED Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Deborah A. Jehu, Ryan Langston, Charmi Patel, Andre Soares, Jennifer L. Waller, Ryan M. Carrick, Colleen Hergott, Lufei Young, William Hall, Dawnchelle Robinson-Johnson, Crystal Allen, Richard Sams, Mark Hamrick, Ying Huang, Haidong Zhu, Yanbin Dong

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The effect of structural changes on the functional properties of Fe65.5Cr4Mo4Ga4P12C5B5.5 bulk metallic glass by Mitrović Nebojša, Čukić Bratislav, Nedeljković Borivoje, Kalezić-Glišović Aleksandra, Obradović Nina

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A multicenter, randomized controlled, double-blind, prospective trial to the safety and effectiveness of upper extremity function in patients with sub-acute and chronic stroke using personalized transcranial direct current stimulation by Yeun Jie Yoo, Hye Jung Park, TaeYeong Kim, Hyun-Mi Oh, Ji Yoon Jung, Sueju Kim, Danbi Song, Hanna Jang, Donghyeon Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Seong Hoon Lim

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Acute beneficial effects of a functional energy shot on cognitive performance and mood states during cognitively demanding task performance: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial by Olivia K. O’Shea, Olivia K. O’Shea, Nathan Lawley, Anna Azzopardi, Allison Gutkowski, Michelle Murphy Niedziela, Rachel Horn, David O. Kennedy, Jason Adamson

“…IntroductionFunctional beverages are increasingly popular but it is important to validate their purported effects through research. …”
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The effects of treadmill exercise and diet control on cognitive function in HFD-induced ApoE-/- mice based on the SIRT1-NF-κB/PGC-1α-BDNF signaling pathways by Xu Ting, Deng Wenjuan, Li Shufeng, Liu Yi, Shi Zhitong, Zhang Xiaoyue, Wang Ningping

“…[Objective] To investigate the effect and mechanism of treadmill exercise and diet control on cognitive dysfunction in apolipoprotein E knockout(ApoE-/-)mice model. …”
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The effects of nine types of exercise rehabilitation therapies on improving limb balance, cognitive and emotional function, and quality of life in elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease: a network meta-analysis of 55 RCTs by Jing Mao, Jing Mao, Yi Xia, Yimin Hu, Xuewu Yao

“…In terms of enhancing cognitive function, mind-body exercise (MBE) emerged as the optimal choice (SMD = −1.42, 95% CI [−2.01, −0.84], p < 0.0001), while resistance training (RT) was most effective in improving quality of life (SMD = 1.83, 95% CI [0.41, 4.07], p < 0.0001).ConclusionDance (DA) is the most effective intervention for improving balance, while aquatic training (ABT) and resistance training (RT) are most effective for emotional regulation. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of ipragliflozin in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and impaired renal function: subgroup analysis of a 3-year post-marketing surveillance study (STELLA-LONG TERM) by K. Tobe, H. Maegawa, I. Nakamura, S. Uno

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Expression of concern regarding “The effect of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on cardiovascular function, cardiorespiratory fitness and estrogen receptor alpha gene in overweight/obese postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial”

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The effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) approach on gait, lumbopelvic functional stability and abdominal core strength among adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS): A randomized controlled trial study protocol by Deepak Thazhakkattu Vasu, Kiruthika Selvakumar, Siti Hazirah Binti Samsuri, Roberta Ong Yi Li, Liow Kai Jun, Mark Isaac Fernandez, Ng Jia Yuet, Imtiyaz Ali Mir, Chan Siow Cheng, Tan Yin Qing

“…Conclusion: DNS approach can be effectively implemented in clinical settings to enhance the physical and functional mobility AIS patients.…”
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Clinical effect of three-dimensional left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony and cardiac sympathetic denervation in systolic heart failure risk-stratified by left ventricular ejec... by Takahiro Doi, Koki Morishita, Rintaro Furuoka, Kosuke Uruno, Ryosuke Hatano, Mirei Nabuchi, Ken Masuda, Kaoru Komuro, Hiroyuki Iwano, Daigo Nagahara, Satoshi Yuda, Akiyoshi Hashimoto, Tomoaki Nakata

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Joint Optimization of Caching and Recommendation with Performance Guarantee for Effective Content Delivery in IoT by Zhiyong Liu, Hong Shen, Hui Tian

“…Content caching and recommendation for content delivery over the Internet are two key techniques for improving the content delivery effectiveness determined by delivery efficiency and user satisfaction, which is increasingly important in the booming Internet of Things (IoT). …”
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Is colloidal oat an effective emollient ingredient for the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis in infants? by Joseph F. Fowler, Lin Ma, James Bergman, Paul Horowitz, Tina Lavender, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, Zoe Draelos, Simon G. Danby, Michael J. Cork

“…Concerns about oat sensitization remain unsubstantiated in most studies.Conclusion Colloidal oat emollients are effective, well-tolerated, and cost-efficient for pediatric AD management. …”
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Case Report: Effective methotrexate removal by combined hemodialysis and polymeric resin hemoadsorption by Maria Rita Dias, Carla Nicolau, Hugo Ferreira, Sérgio Chacim, Isabel Oliveira, Gonçalo de Câmara Negalha, José Mário Mariz, José Maximino Costa

“…The patient recovered renal function and completed further treatment without MTX.ConclusionsThis case demonstrates the effectiveness of combined HFHD and HA230 hemoadsorption as a bridging or alternative strategy when glucarpidase is delayed or unavailable. …”
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