Effects of physical exercise on improving erectile function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jingxian Chai, Qiuhua Zhang, Xue Li, Wenjun Wang, Chunjing Tu, Huiming Huang

“…The primary outcome indicator was the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) score, which was meta-analyzed to determine the combined effect size. …”
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Effects of Callicarpa kwangtungensis Chun. extract on reproductive performance, immune function, antioxidant capacity and intestinal flora of sows by CHEN Xiaolian, SONG Wenjing, ZHOU Quanyong, SONG Qiongli, ZOU Zhiheng, LIU Linxiu, HU Lizhen, WEI Qipeng, YAN Jingsheng, Dalieya•AHEMAITI

“…The sows in the control group were fed on a basal diet, and those in the experimental groups were fed on the basal diet supplemented with 50, 100, 150 and 200 mg/kg Callicarpa kwangtungensis Chun. extract, respectively, from the 30th day of gestation to the 25th day of lactation in order to investigate the effects of C. kwangtungensis extract on reproductive performance, immune function, antioxidant capacity and intestinal flora of sows. …”
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Transcriptome dataset to investigate the effect of deep seawater on the gene expression and functional compounds of leaves of Ligularia stenocephalaNCBI. by Dewi Komang Anggita, Bimpe Suliyat Azeez, Se-Jin Oh, Jong-Kuk Na

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Exploring the potential of in-situ foam 3D printing: Effects of printing parameters and the development of functionally graded foams by Viktória Kunsági, Péter Széplaki, Márton Tomin

“…Next, we explored the effect of nozzle diameter, an aspect previously unexamined in the literature. …”
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Effectiveness of a training program for caregivers of institutionalized older people on sedentary behavior, physical activity, and functionality of residents by Isabela Vinharski Scheidt, Paulo Cesar Barauce Bento

“…Objective: to analyze the effectiveness of training for caregivers of institutionalized older adults on sedentary behavior (SB), physical activity (PA) levels, and functionality of residents. …”
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Effect of Respiratory Muscle Training Combined with Electromyographic Biofeedback Training on Swallowing Function and Aspiration Pneumonia after Stroke by Ye TIAN, Kehui HU, Huan YANG, Ruige LIANG, Wei WANG, Cui LIU, Yi ZHANG

“…Objective:To study the effect of respiratory muscle training combined with electromyographic biofeedback training on swallowing function and aspiration pneumonia after stroke.Methods:Sixty stroke patients with dysphagia were randomly divided into three groups, 20 cases in each group: the group A treated with swallowing function training, the group B treated with electromyographic biofeedback training and swallowing function training, and the group C treated with respiratory muscle training, electromyographic biofeedback training, and swallowing function training. …”
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Comparative effects of mechanical and functional alignment in bilateral robotic total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial by Thakrit Chompoosang, Utain Ketkaewsuwan, Patcharavit Ploynumpon

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Effectiveness of a manual dexterity training program to improve executive functioning in preschool children: an individual difference analysis by Christina Stuhr, Charmayne Mary Lee Hughes, Tino Stöckel

“…IntroductionThe present study employed the Jacobson-Truax reliable change index (RCI) to examine the effectiveness of a 4-week manual dexterity training program embedded in a socially enriched group setting to improve working memory performance, cognitive functioning, and numeracy skills in preschool children.MethodsForty-five typically developing children aged between 5 and 6 years of age were randomly allocated to a 4-week intervention program (n = 20) or a control condition (n = 25). …”
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Effect of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions in Skeletal Class II individuals – A scoping review by Gayatri Ganesh, Tulika Tripathi

“…Aims: The present review aims to explore and concise the findings of the existing studies assessing the effects of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions by advancing the mandible. …”
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Effectiveness of 2 Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions for Reducing Stress and Stabilizing Cardiac Autonomic Function: Microrandomized Trials by Andreas Richard Schwerdtfeger, Josef Martin Tatschl, Christian Rominger

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to apply this measure using wearables in everyday life to trigger low-threshold, 1-minute just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) to stabilize autonomic function and relieve perceived stress and ruminative thoughts. …”
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Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…Their performances are closely related to the properties of functional fillers, but the effect of size of 2D functional fillers on the performance of composites is not yet clear.PurposeThis study aims to explore the influence of two-dimensional (2D) functional filler size on the mechanical properties and neutron shielding performance of composite materials.MethodsFirstly, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber with good performance such as high temperature resistance, weather resistance, radiation stability, mechanical properties, and high hydrogen content was used as flexible substrate material, and layered boron bitride (BN) with a high thermal neutron absorption cross-section was taken as 2D functional filler, and the surface of BN was modified by mercapto group through two-step chemical grafting. …”
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Bredemolic Acid Improves Cardiovascular Function and Attenuates Endothelial Dysfunction in Diet-Induced Prediabetes: Effects on Selected Markers by Akinjide Moses Akinnuga, Angezwa Siboto, Bongiwe Khumalo, Ntethelelo Hopewell Sibiya, Phikelelani Ngubane, Andile Khathi

“…Therefore, this study investigated the effects of BA on cardiovascular function in diet-induced prediabetic rats. …”
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Effects of music assisted drug treatment on behavioral and psychological symptoms and cognitive function in the elderly with moderate to severe dementia by Luo Cairun, Mi Hongyan, Yang Ying, Li Jiaqi, Yang Xiaobin

“…It has been noted that there are certain limitations on the management of problems mentioned above by drug treatment alone， while its combination with music intervention is emerging as an effective approach. However， the application of this approach in the elderly with moderate to severe dementia is still in its relative infancy.ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of music assisted drug treatment on behavioral and psychological symptoms and cognitive function in the elderly with moderate to severe dementia， so as to provide insights for the development of effective intervention.MethodsA randomized controlled study was utilized to enroll a coherent of 43 elderly patients with moderate to severe dementia who were hospitalized in Geriatric Psychiatry of Deyang Mental Health Center from January to July 2023 and met the International Classification of Diseases， tenth edition （ICD-10） diagnostic criteria for dementia. …”
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The effect of humic substances on the functional state of internal organs and antioxidant status in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease by V. V. Rymskyi, V. S. Nedzvetsky

“…The results of our study showed that humic substances do not have a negative effect on kidney function and protein metabolism. …”
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Effects of renal replacement therapy combined with immune adsorption on inflammatory factors and immune function in patients with lupus nephritis by GAO Yang, RUAN Xiu-fang, AN Ling-chun

“…Objective To investigate the effect of renal replacement therapy combined with immune adsorption on inflammatory factors and immune function in patients with lupus nephritis.Methods Ninety-four patients with lupus nephritis were selected and randomly divided into the observation group and the control group(n=47 each group).The patients in two groups were treated with conventional hormone and immunosuppressant.The patients in the control group were treated with PH-350,and those in the observation group were treated with renal replacement therapy combined with immune adsorption for 4 courses(one week of one course).The inflammatory factors(TNF-alpha,IL-6,IL-8),immune function(IgG,IgA,IgM,C3,C4),systemic lupus erythematosus activity index(SLEDAI)and antibody levels(anti C1 q antibody,anti nucleosome antibody and anti ds-DNA antibody)were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results Before treatment,there was no significant difference in the serum levels of TNF-alpha,IL-6 and IL-8 between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment,TNF-alpha,IL-6 and IL-8 levels in two groups were decreased significantly as compared with those before treatment,and the levels of TNF-alpha,IL-6 and IL-8 in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,the levels of IgG,IgA,IgM,C3 and C4 in the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).After treatment,the IgG,IgA and IgM levels in two groups were significantly reduced,but C3,C4 complement levels were increased significantly.The levels of IgG,IgA and IgM in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,but the levels of C3 and C4 were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no significant difference between the two groups in SLEDAI score and anti C1 q antibody,anti nucleosome antibody and anti ds-DNA antibody(P>0.05).After treatment,SLEDAI scores and the levels of anti ds-DNA antibody and anti C1 q antibody,anti nucleosome antibody in the two groups were significantly decreased,and those in the observation group were significantly lower those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions Renal replacement therapy combined with immune adsorption can help reduce inflammation,improve immune function and reduce systemic lupus activity index and antibody level.…”
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The effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on cardiovascular function in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients: A randomized trial by Gansheng Tan, Anna L Huguenard, Kara M Donovan, Phillip Demarest, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ziwei Li, Markus Adamek, Kory Lavine, Ananthv K Vellimana, Terrance T Kummer, Joshua W Osbun, Gregory J Zipfel, Peter Brunner, Eric C Leuthardt

“…However, the effects of taVNS on cardiovascular dynamics in critically ill patients, like those with SAH, have not yet been investigated. …”
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Effect of the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor Toceranib on Cardiac Function and Endothelial Dysfunction Biomarkers in Dogs With Cancer by Katherine E. Lopez, Dawn M. Meola, Nicholas D. Camarda, Jenica N. Upshaw, Iris Z. Jaffe, Cheryl A. London, Vicky K. Yang

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Effect of xenon-oxygen inhalations on functional status of cardiovascular system in oncological patients suffering chronic pain syndrome by V. I. Potievskaya, G. R. Abuzarova, R. R. Sarmanaeva, A. V. Loboda, M. B. Potievskiy, S. V. Kuznetsov, A. D. Kaprin

“…Assessment of xenon-oxygen inhalations effect on functional status of cardiovascular system in oncological patients with chronic pain syndrome.Materials and methods. …”
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The effect of preoperative chest physiotherapy on oxygenation and lung function in cardiac surgery patients: a randomized controlled study by Hadel Shahood, Annamaria Pakai, Kiss Rudolf, Eva Bory, Noemi Szilagyi, Adrienn Sandor, Verzar Zsofia

“…OBJECTIVES: Assess the effects of preoperative chest physiotherapy on oxygenation and lung function in patients undergoing open heart surgery. …”
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Effect of the granulometry and proportions of maize and cassava flours on the techno-functional and sensory properties of composite couscous-like product by Awah Noella, Panyo’o Akdowa Emmanuel, Nguimbou Richard Marcel

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