Effect of probiotics on prognosis in patients with hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial by Qinghu Jiang, Hua Zou, Furui Zhong, Jian Ma

“…Conclusions Probiotics used perioperatively can lower postoperative infection risk and shorten hospital stays for hepatectomy patients, but they do not appear to aid in liver function restoration or inflammation reduction. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Rebamipide during chronic gastritis: <i>H. pylori</i> eradication therapy and restoration of gastric mucosa barrier function by Т. L. Lapina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated that rebamipide increases concentration of prostaglandins (prostaglandin E2 and prostacyclin) and production of mucin, manages inflammation and oxidative stress, controls apoptosis and autophagy. Pleiotropic effects of rebamipide are aimed at restoration of epithelium barrier function and can be implemented during chronic gastritis for various indications. …”
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Metformin for knee osteoarthritis with obesity: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Yuanyuan Wang, Flavia M Cicuttini, Stephane Heritier, Mahnuma Mahfuz Estee, Anita E Wluka, Yuan Z Lim, Donna M. Urquhart

“…The primary outcome is reduction of knee pain [assessed by 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)] at 6 months. …”
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Effect of probiotics on cognitive function and cardiovascular risk factors in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease: an umbrella meta-analysis by Bin Xiao, Lina Fu, Zhe Yang, Guran Yu

“…Abstract Background This umbrella meta-analysis evaluates the effects of probiotics on cognitive function and metabolic health in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by synthesizing findings from meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), as existing evidence remains inconclusive. …”
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Vortioxetine improves symptomatic and functional outcomes in major depressive disorder: a novel dual outcome measure in depressive disorders by М. С. Christensen, Н. Loft, R. S. McIntyre

“…This analysis evaluated the combined effect of vortioxetine on depressive symptoms and functional capacity in adults with MDD.Methods: NCT01564862, a multinational, double-blind, placebo-controlled, duloxetine-referenced study, con-ducted between April 2012 and February 2014, in 602 adult outpatients (18–65 years) with moderate-tosevere MDD (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) ≥ 26), a major depressive episode of ≥ 3 months’ duration, and self-reported cognitive symptoms were randomized to once-daily vortioxetine (10 or 20 mg), duloxetine (60 mg), or placebo for 8 weeks. …”
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Implementation of adaptive control strategies for PV system integrated unified conditioner for optimal power quality regulation by Santanu Kumar Dash, Pravat Kumar Ray, Pragnyashree Ray

“…For the mitigation of current quality issues in presence of non linear loads, Adaptive Hyperbolic tangent function based controller has been employed. Initially, simulation based approach for verification of proposed ANF-ISC Controller for series compensation and HTF controller for current regulation are utilized to evaluate the SPV-UPQC performance. …”
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Research progress on prevention and control of bio-fouling and early monitoring of reverse osmosis membrane in seawater desalination by LIU Jun, CHEN Yongqiang, LIU Zhugen, REN Xinhua, LÜ Zhixin, YU Haichao, MING Hongxia

“…These factors contribute to membrane flux and retention rate reduction, ultimately impacting membrane performance and reducing use cycle. …”
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Effect of perioperative dexmedetomidine on recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function in patients with general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yanping Liu, Hongbin Liang, Yuanyuan Sun, Weihua Liu, Li Ye, Wanyou He, Hanbing Wang

“…The main purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine administration during the perioperative period on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in patients under general anesthesia. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis was performed to identify randomized controlled trials comparing dexmedetomidine administration with placebo for the recovery of gastrointestinal function. …”
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Effects of Particulate Matter Exhaust on Functional Parameters of Organ Systems and Reactive Oxygen Species: A Cross-Sectional Study by Manjula Shivanagappa, SS Malini, Thanmayi Mahadeshwara Prasad, D. R. Mahadeshwara Prasad

“…Serum oxidative stress markers, hemogram, renal and liver functional parameters were analysed.Results: A significant variation was observed among the oxidative stress markers among the exposures with surge in malondialdehyde and reduction in superoxide dismutase and catalase with variation in cell count, renal and liver functional parameters (p ≤ 0.05).Conclusion: Diesel combustion nanoparticles induces oxidative stress which reflects hepato-renal aberration.…”
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Comparative Efficacy of <i>Antrodia cinnamomea</i> on Liver Function Biomarkers in Mice and Rats: A Network Meta-Analysis by Chien-Liang Kuo, Berne Ting, Ray Jui-Hung Tseng, Shih-Ping Liu, Jun-Yang Liou

“…Interventions were categorized based on extract types and dosage levels (high, medium, low), with controls including negative groups (vehicle-treated) and positive groups (e.g., silymarin, N-acetylcysteine). …”
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Circulating mucosa-associated invariant T cells are decreased and have impaired function in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by Jingru Liu, Jiadi Chen, Shucheng Chen, Yanrong Huang, Kaiming Xu, Danni Cai, Xinai Liao, Ruolan You, Xiaolin Xu, Xiaoting Wang, Diyu Hou, Shuxia Zhang, Fuwen Yang, Huifang Huang

“…The findings revealed a significant reduction in the frequency of circulating MAIT cells in DLBCL patients compared to age-matched healthy controls. …”
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Effectiveness of transcranial direct electrical stimulation in management of patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial by Mahesh Sharma, Ramesh C. Patra, Shashikumar C. Govindappa

“…However, the experimental group demonstrated a more favorable outcome than the control group (P < 0.001). Pain scores varied significantly between time periods. …”
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One-month atogepant treatment induces rapid changes in delta-band functional connectivity in migraine: an HD-EEG study by Matteo Conti, Silvio Bagetta, Federico Carparelli, Valerio Ferrari, Vittoria Carla D’Agostino, Fabio Placidi, Alessandro Stefani, Nicola Biagio Mercuri, Maria Albanese

“…While its peripheral mechanisms are well characterized, little is known about its potential effects on central functional brain networks. This study aims to investigate changes in resting-state functional connectivity (FC) using high-density EEG (HD-EEG) after one month of atogepant treatment in patients with migraine, and to assess the relationship between these changes and clinical response. …”
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Morphological analysis and functional connectivity of the insular in patients with dysphagia after cerebral infarction based on resting-state fMRI by Ming Guo, Bingjie Li, Jun Zhao, Chen Bai, Weiyong Yu, Hongxia Zhang, Haoyuan Li, Yongxue Yuan, Qingsu Zhang, Tong Zhang

“…Among these differences, compared to the ND group, the DYS group showed a more significant reduction in functional connectivity within the right frontal operculum cortex and a more pronounced increase in functional connectivity within the left lateral occipital cortex superior division and left cerebellum. …”
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A randomized controlled study on intermittent theta pulse stimulation for improving cognitive impairment after stroke by Fei Li, Fengxia Hu, Yi Liang, Fen Liang, Huiqun Tan, Sisi Xing

“…ObjectiveThis study evaluates the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) in improving cognitive function and quality of life in post-stroke patients.MethodsA total of 80 subacute stroke patients with cognitive deficits were randomly assigned to a control group (n = 40) receiving conventional treatment plus sham stimulation and an experimental group (n = 40) receiving conventional treatment plus iTBS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for 4 weeks.ResultsBaseline characteristics were comparable between groups. …”
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Slow virologic control but strong immune and metabolic recovery with dolutegravir-anchored therapy in an HIV cohort in Ghana by Mark Appeaning, Edwin Magomere, Alberta Mawulawoe Abotsi, Nana Ama Yeboaa Amoako, Kirk Elorm Kouffie, Becky Ewurama Tetteh, Bridget Nana Darkoa Quist, Christèle Nguepou Tchopba, Gloria Akosua Ansa, Evelyn Yayra Bonney, Peter Kojo Quashie

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Effects of two different variants in the MAGT1 gene on B cell subsets, platelet function, and cell glycome composition by Lucía del Pino Molina, Elena Monzón Manzano, Carla Gianelli, Carla Gianelli, Luz Yadira Bravo Gallego, Luz Yadira Bravo Gallego, Luz Yadira Bravo Gallego, Javier Bujalance Fernández, Paula Acuña, Yolanda Soto Serrano, Keren Reche Yebra, María Bravo García-Morato, María Bravo García-Morato, María Bravo García-Morato, Elena Sánchez Zapardiel, Elena Sánchez Zapardiel, Elena G. Arias-Salgado, Rebeca Rodríguez Pena, Rebeca Rodríguez Pena, Rebeca Rodríguez Pena, Nora Butta, Eduardo López Granados, Eduardo López Granados, Eduardo López Granados

“…IntroductionX-linked immunodeficiency with magnesium defect, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and neoplasia (XMEN) disease is caused by hemizygous loss of function (LOF) gene variants in MAGT1. MAGT1 is a plasma membrane transporter of magnesium (Mg2+) that plays a relevant role in immune responses and acts as a second messenger in intracellular signaling, but also it is involved in the glycosylation of proteins. …”
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Predicting motor and cognitive outcomes from MRIs of brain structure in children with acquired brain injury: A pilot study by Alex M. Pagnozzi, Kerstin Pannek, Jurgen Fripp, Simona Fiori, Roslyn N. Boyd, Stephen Rose

“…Results: These regression models were validated on a separate test set (n = 8 of the ABI cohort), which revealed significant correlations between measures of brain structure with motor, cognitive, visual and communicative function (r = 0.65–0.85, all p < 0.01). Furthermore, comparisons of the structural measures to the typically developing cohort revealed overall reductions in global grey matter volume among the ABI cohort, as well as cortical thinning in several cortical areas. …”
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Efficacy of Yijinjing-inspired exercises on sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease: a controlled fNIRS study by Zekai Hu, Jing Shi, Jinyan Wang, Ting Liu, Yujia Li, Han Xue, Xueming Jin, Yiting Xue, Jie Wang, Xinhao Liu, Jun Hu

“…BackgroundSleep disorders are prevalent in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, significantly impacting their quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes. This controlled trial aimed to investigate the impact of Yijinjing-inspired exercises on sleep disorders in PD patients, utilizing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to assess neurophysiological changes.MethodsNinety-six PD patients were allocated to control, exercise, or music therapy groups for eight weeks. …”
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Early assessment of responsive neurostimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy in China: A multicenter, self-controlled study by Yanfeng Yang, Penghu Wei, Jianwei Shi, Ying Mao, Jianmin Zhang, Ding Lei, Zhiquan Yang, Shiwei Song, Ruobing Qian, Wenling Li, Yongzhi Shan, Guoguang Zhao, Rongman Jia

“…The study was based on an ongoing multi-center, single-blind, randomized controlled study. Efficacy was assessed through metrics including median seizure count, seizure frequency reduction (SFR), and response rate. …”
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