Efficiency of orthotic intervention in the rehabilitation of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by E. V. Orlova, D. E. Karateev

“…Six-month knee, ankle, and wrist orthotic intervention caused a reduction in the number of TJ and SJ, pain VAS, HAQ, RAPID3, and FFI scores, and step test values and an increase in knee flexion angle and hand compression force; at the same time, there were significant differences in those observed in the control group. …”
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Prepare for trouble and make it double: Effects of Carpobrotus acinaciformis and Apis mellifera invasion in floral visitor networks by Luiz F. C. Serigheli, Sofia Bacca, Brisa Marciniak, Michele S. Dechoum

“…Invasive species pose a significant threat to ecological systems, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Invasive plants and bees can alter mutualistic networks by increasing nestedness and reducing modularity, as a consequence leading to a reduction in network biodiversity and specialization. …”
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Alterations of triple network dynamic connectivity and repetitive behaviors after mini-basketball training program in children with autism spectrum disorder by Weike Zhang, Kelong Cai, Xuan Xiong, Lina Zhu, Zhiyuan Sun, Sixin Yang, Wei Cheng, Haiyong Mao, Aiguo Chen

“…This study investigated whether a mini-basketball training program (MBTP) could alter repetitive behaviors and the dynamic connectivity of the triple network. 28 male children with ASD were scanned twice with resting-state functional MRI and assessed for repetitive behaviors using the repetitive behavior scale (RBS-R). 15 children in the exercise group participated in a 12-week MBTP, while 13 in the control group maintained their regular routines. …”
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Combined bailing capsule and conventional therapies in the treatment of chronic renal failure: a meta-analysis and economic evaluation by Yumei He, Yumei He, Wei Li, Wei Li, He Zhu, He Zhu, Sheng Han, Sheng Han

“…IntroductionBailing capsules are currently recommended for improving renal function in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) in China. …”
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Allulose for the attenuation of postprandial blood glucose levels in healthy humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yuma Tani, Masaaki Tokuda, Naoki Nishimoto, Hideto Yokoi, Ken Izumori

“…It is a food ingredient with nearly zero calories (<0.4 kcal/g) and has many physiological functionalities such as attenuation of postprandial blood glucose levels, attenuation of postprandial fat mass accumulation, and anti-aging property. …”
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Corrected QT as coronaro-active therapy effectiveness criterion in patients with coronary heart disease and disturbed intraventricular conductivity by Yu. N. Fedulaev, I. M. Korochkin, A. A. Kocherygin

“…Control group included 32 patients with FC II-III effort angina, but without intraventricular block. …”
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Medium- and Long-term Runoff Prediction Based on SMA-LSSVM by TIAN Jinghuan, LI Congxin, LI Ang

“…Medium-and long-term runoff prediction is extremely important for flood control,disaster reduction and the utilization efficiency improvement of water resources.To avoid the influence of prediction model parameters on prediction accuracy,this paper proposes a medium-and long-term runoff prediction model based on least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) optimized by the slime mold algorithm (SMA).Firstly,five standard test functions are selected to compare the simulation results of SMA and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms in different dimensions.Secondly,SMA is used to optimize the penalty parameters and kernel parameters of LSSVM,and the comparison models of LSSVM and PSO-LSSVM are constructed.Finally,the models are verified with the monthly runoff of Manwan Hydropower Station Reservoir and Yingluoxia Hydrological Station as prediction examples.The results show that the mean square error of the SMA-LSSVM model is 29.26% and 7.42% lower than those of the LSSVM and PSO-LSSVM models,respectively,in the monthly runoff prediction of the Manwan station,and 32.61% and 6.61% lower,respectively,in the monthly runoff prediction of the Yingluoxia station.The proposed SMA-LSSVM model has better comprehensive prediction performance and also provides a new method for medium- and long-term runoff prediction.…”
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Neural plasticity in early potters: Shape analysis and TMS-EEG co-registration trace the rise of a new motor skill. by Vanessa Forte, Luisa Sartori, Antonino Visalli, Mustafa Yildirim, Gaspare Galati, Massimo Vidale, Emanuela Faresin, Antonino Vallesi

“…Our findings suggest changes in the functional properties of the primary motor cortex (M1) responsible for the control and execution of actions. …”
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« Faire de la place. » Les migrants européens aisés et la transformation du quartier Solvay (Bruxelles) by Charlotte Casier

“…It ousts the working classes of the area by the reduction in the supply of affordable housing, the creation of new commercial structures and policies to control urban space. …”
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Direct anterior approach enhances early recovery outcomes in total hip arthroplasty among elderly individuals with femoral neck fractures: a propensity-matched cohort study by Yansong Wang, Jianwei Hou, Jun Feng, Hongbin Li, Xiaodong Wang

“…Compared with the PLA cohort, the DAA cohort had a significantly shorter postoperative length of stay (P = 0.001) but superior limb-length discrepancy control (P < 0.001). Compared with the PLA group, the DAA group demonstrated superior early pain control (VAS score reduction: 3/7/14 days, P < 0.05) and accelerated functional gains (HHS improvement: 7/14 days/1 month, P < 0.05), although the 6-month outcomes were similar between groups (P = 0.675). …”
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Testosterone undecanoate effects on cardiovascular risk factors in men with metabolic syndrome by A. L. Vertkin, A. V. Naumov, L. Yu. Morgunov, S. Yu. Kalinchenko, E. V. Krivtsova, E. N. Arinina, E. S. Kolosova, Yu. S. Plupanova

“…In 50 MS patients, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of testosterone undecanoate was performed, focusing on hypogonadism clinics, erectile function (EF), quality of life (QoL), lipid profile (LP), inflammatory markers: C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and interleukin-6 (IL-6).Results. …”
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Effect of puerarin administration on serum NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, C1Q/TNF-related protein 3 (CTRP3) and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase 2 (LP-PLA2)... by Wang Ge, Tang Qisheng, Wang Dan

“…Outcomes were assessed using electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and cardiac function evaluations. Results: Relative to the controls, the study subjects had a reduction in the number of angina episodes and an increase in exercise tolerance. …”
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Study on the therapeutic effects of Qinghuang ointment in a mouse model of imiquimod-induced psoriasis and its underlying mechanisms by LIU Dan, GONG Canyi, XU Jing, WEN Si, WU Zhaoji, HE Jiao, XIA Bijun

“…Compared with the model and vehicle groups, mice in the Qinghuang ointment group showed significant reductions in PASI scores, reaching levels comparable to those in the positive control group. …”
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Meta-analysis of multimodal analgesia for reducing postoperative wound pain after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma by Yanggang Cao, Jian Shen

“…Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common primary liver malignancy, but only 20–30% of patients qualify for resection due to tumor stage and liver function. Postoperative wound pain is a critical concern that can impact patient recovery and hospital stay duration. …”
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Efficacy of auricular and electronic acupuncture to treat chronic low back pain: A randomised trial by Diem Huong Thi Nguyen, Son Thi Nguyen, Minh Quan Hoang Le, Ngoc Nghia Thi Nguyen, Thuong Hoai Nguyen, Bao Ngoc Le, Thuc Anh Ho

“…In conclusion, among patients with CLBP, the combination of AA and EA resulted in more effective pain relief and greater improvement in spinal function compared to EA alone. …”
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Effects of combined training performed two or four times per week on 24-h blood pressure, glycosylated hemoglobin and other health-related outcomes in aging individuals with hypert... by Rodrigo Ferrari, Lucas Betti Domingues, Leandro de Oliveira Carpes, Paula de Azevedo Frank, Vinícius Mallmann Schneider, Sandra C Fuchs, GET Study Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Acute blood pressure lowering after exercise seems to predict the extent of blood pressure reduction after chronic exercise training interventions. …”
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Cyclodextrin Metal–Organic Frameworks for Catalytic Applications: Current Research and Future Outlook by Edgar Clyde R. Lopez

“…The exploration includes studies on the confinement of redox-active monomers within CD-MOFs, resulting in controlled polymerization and enhanced electrical conductivity. …”
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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

“…A single session of deep DN improved pain and function and increased hamstring flexibility. This pilot study supports the use of DN in patients with LBP and hamstring tightness; however, future research with a rigorous study design of randomized controlled trial is required to confirm the findings. …”
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Efficacy of auricular and electronic acupuncture to treat chronic low back pain: A randomised trial by Diem Huong Thi Nguyen, Son Thi Nguyen, Minh Quan Hoang Le, Ngoc Nghia Thi Nguyen, Thuong Hoai Nguyen, Bao Ngoc Le, Thuc Anh Ho

“…In conclusion, among patients with CLBP, the combination of AA and EA resulted in more effective pain relief and greater improvement in spinal function compared to EA alone. …”
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Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Carlos Aravena, Gonzalo Labarca, Carmen Venegas, Alex Arenas, Gabriel Rada

“…So pirfenidone treatment should be considered not only for its benefits in pulmonary function tests but also by its clinically relevant outcomes [corrected].…”
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