Novel Aerogel Structure of β-Eucryptite: Featuring Low Density, High Specific Surface Area, and Negative Thermal Expansion Coefficient by Haoren Ma, Sijia Liu, Jinyi Ren, Xiaochan Liu, Weiyi Zhang, Ying Zhu, Zhipeng Yuan, Jinxu Zhu, Xibin Yi

“…Traditional β-eucryptite (LiAlSiO₄) is renowned for its unique characteristics of low thermal expansion and high temperature thermal stability, making it an ideal material for precision instruments and aerospace applications. …”
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Differential relationships among homocysteine levels, cognitive deficits, and low-frequency fluctuation in brain activity in bipolar disorder with suicidal ideation by Yuanyuan Huang, Sumiao Zhou, Shixuan Feng, Hehua Li, Ziyun Zhang, Chenyu Liu, Junhao Li, Wei Han, Kai Wu, Xingbing Huang, Fengchun Wu

“…We then calculated the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) from resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data. …”
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Effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on clinical parameters in atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia by Masato Kajikawa, Farina Mohamad Yusoff, Takayuki Yamaji, Tatsuya Maruhashi, Shinji Kishimoto, Takahiro Harada, Aya Mizobuchi, Shunsuke Tanigawa, Yukiko Nakano, Kazuaki Chayama, Chikara Goto, Ayumu Nakashima, Yukihito Higashi

“…Abstract Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a major public health problem. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has been shown to improve ischemic limb conditions in patients with CLTI. …”
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Pain Behaviour Scale (PaBS): An Exploratory Study of Reliability and Construct Validity in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population by Dalyah M. Alamam, Andrew Leaver, Niamh Moloney, Hana I. Alsobayel, Ghada Alashaikh, Martin G. Mackey

“…Twenty-two participants with chronic low back pain were observed during performance of five physical performance tests by two raters. …”
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Effects of physical therapy on improving disc height index, postural stability, pain and function in persons with discogenic low back pain by Muhammad Osama, Aamer Naeem, Sameen Tariq, Sumera Mushtaq, Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, Sabah Afridi

“… Objective: To determine if physical therapy is capable of improving disc height index, pain, functional disability, lumbar range of motion, postural stability and gait in persons with discogenic low back pain. Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, and Radiology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from May 2022 to June 2023, and comprised patients of either gender having postero-lateral disc prolapse and discogenic low back pain. …”
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The Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study by Zhicheng Li, Qiuhua Yu, Haizhen Luo, Wenzhao Liang, Xin Li, Le Ge, Siyun Zhang, Le Li, Chuhuai Wang

“…This study is aimed at exploring the effects of virtual reality (VR) training on postural control, measured by anticipatory and compensatory postural adjustments (APAs and CPAs, respectively), in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) and the potential neuromuscular mechanism of VR training. …”
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Water Kinetic Exercises’ Effects on Pain, Plantar Pressure, Disability, and Kinesiophobia in Chronic Low Back Pain: An Randomized Clinical Trail by Hossien Ashoury, Ali Yalfani, Mahdi Arjipour

“…Purpose: One of the principal factors contributing to absenteeism in the workplace, high utilization of healthcare services, and filing of health insurance claims is chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study aimed to evaluate the influence of closed and open kinetic chain exercises in water on plantar pressure variables, pain, disability, and kinesiophobia in men with non-specific chronic LBP (NSCLBP). …”
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Effect of intraoperative low-dose esketamine infusion on postoperative sleep disturbance after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized clinical trial by Yanan Wu, Yaning Yang, Xiaomei Wang, Li Sun, Yunpeng Hei, Yuhua Zou, Zhenhai Ye, Zhi Yu

“…Conclusion Intraoperative infusion of low-dose esketamine can prevent the incidence of PSD in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. …”
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A novel nomogram for predicting osteoporosis with low back pain among the patients in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of China by Man Jia, Man Jia, Qinzuo Dong, Zeqin Ren, Liwei Xing, Jinjie Li, Xiaomei Wang, Shun Yu, Xiaoyan Wang, Rong Zhao, Rong Zhao

“…BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) is one of the most common symptoms of osteoporosis (OP), but LBP caused by osteoporosis can easily be masked by other causes, leading to misdiagnosis. …”
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Immediate efficacy of low-intensity focused ultrasound versus planar ultrasound in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Yongjia Chen, Yannan Sun, Xize Li, Yijun Lin, Peijue He, Qian Wang

“…The objective is to compare the immediate therapeutic effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) versus low-intensity planar ultrasound (LIPU) on pain and function in upper trapezius MPS. …”
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Validation of a Novel Strategy for Fluorescence Quenching for a Self-Quenching Fluorogenic Probe and Its Application for Visual Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Detection Dur... by Sisi Huang, Shihui Wang, Tianlong Wang, Hongwei Song, Yan Guo, Xiong Xiong, Libin Wang

“…The self-quenching fluorogenic probe facilitates precise identification of LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) amplicons, unaffected by non-specific products resulting from primer dimers. However, low quenching efficiency by surrounding nucleobases leads to high background signal, posing significant challenges for visual inspection with the naked eye. …”
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Comparative Analisys of Cataract Phakoemulsification, Complicated with the Zonular Weakness by A. N. Kulikov, S. V. Churashov, E. V. Danilenko, D. V. Shamrey, V. S. Kondratov

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Non-invasive control of oxygen consumption during inhalation anesthesia of antireflux laparoscopic interventions by the method of Minimal flow by V. I. Chernii, I. V. Shtompel

“…Aim: to study the features of the general anesthesia of antireflux laparoscopic interventions in abdominal surgery using sevoflurane by the method of Low flow, Minimal flow from the standpoint of the ERAS protocol. …”
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Design and validation of a low-cost sugar-feeder for resource-poor insectaries [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review] by Zachary Thomas Stavrou–Dowd, Álvaro Acosta-Serrano, Clair Rose, Lee Rafuse Haines

“…Allura Red AC was the preferred dye as it has low toxicity to mosquitoes and allows the researcher to quickly visualise the imbibed sugar meal within the abdomen. …”
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A study on the relationship between women’s fear of crime and CPTED elements using EEG analysis: focused on low-rise residential alleys by Hyemin Ha, Soohyun Lee, Gidong Byun

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Acute and Short-Term Effects of Dry Needling in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Hamstring Tightness: A Pilot Study by Mahnaz Bazzaz-Yamchi, Soofia Naghdi, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Monavar Hadizadeh, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Ehsan Moghimi, Scott Hasson

“…Background. Chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is one of the common health issues. …”
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Efficacy of fluoride varnish, low-level laser therapy, and the association of therapies in dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized split-mouth clinical trial by Ana Carolina Barbosa Nascimento da Silva, Aline Kataki Paixão, Camilla Magnoni Moretto Nunes, Tainá Ribeiro de Moraes, Leticia Cavassini Torquato, Taciana Marco Ferraz Caneppele, Ivan Balducci, Dimas Renó de Lima, Andrea Carvalho de Marco

“…KEYWORDS Controlled clinical trial; Dentin sensitivity; Evaluation of efficacy of interventions; Low power laser therapy; Sodium fluoride. …”
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The impact of chronic low back pain and motor control impairment on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a cross-sectional study by C Akkuş, A Demirel

“…Abstract Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and motor control impairment (MCI) are common among soccer players, yet their direct impact on key athletic performance metrics remains unclear. …”
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Physiotherapeutic Reduction of Orofacial Pain Using Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field and Light-Emitting Diode Therapy—A Pilot Study by Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Roman Ardan

“…Options of physiotherapy include extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF EMF) and high-energy light-emitting diode (LED). …”
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The effect of manual techniques on maximum muscle activity electromyography, functional disability, and pain in women with non-specific chronic low back pain by hadi miri, mina haghighi, arezoo mohammadi

“…Background: Low back pain (LBP) can cause changes in muscle activity in affected individuals, making it difficult for them to contract their muscles effectively and engage in physical activities. …”
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