Therapeutic Effects of Slow Deep Breathing on Cardiopulmonary Function, Physical Performance, Biochemical Parameters, and Stress in Older Adult Patients with Long COVID in Phayao,... by Tichanon Promsrisuk, Arunrat Srithawong, Ratchaniporn Kongsui, Napatr Sriraksa, Sitthisak Thongrong, Chiraphat Kloypan, Nattha Muangritdech, Kit Khunkitti, Thanakorn Thanawat, Petcharaporn Chachvarat

“…In contrast, no significant changes were found in the control group. Conclusion Slow deep breathing exercises, as a non-pharmacological intervention, significantly improve cardiopulmonary function, physical performance, and various health markers in older adult patients with long COVID. …”
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Effect of encapsulated egg white noodles as a meat substitute on weight management in overweight and obese participants: a controlled trial by Waralee Joymak, Charoonsri Chusak, Sathaporn Ngamukote, Varanya Techasukthavorn, Thanon Khongcharoensombat, Tanyawan Suantawee, Sirichai Adisakwattana

“…However, these effects did not significantly differ from those observed in the control group. By week 6, the change in body weight was notably greater in the EWN group (-2.64 ± 0.45 kg) than in the control group (-1.48 ± 0.26 kg). …”
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Internet-based digital intervention to support the self-management of hypertension compared to usual care: results of the HALCYON randomized controlled trial by Björn Meyer, Antje Riepenhausen, Linda T. Betz, Kamila Jauch-Chara, Alexander Reshetnik

“…More participants in the intervention group (78.2% vs. 54.3% in the control group) showed reductions in systolic blood pressure (p = .076). …”
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Evaluation of a digital entomological surveillance planning tool for malaria vector control: Three country mixed methods pilot study. by Charlotte Hemingway, Steven Gowelo, Mercy Opiyo, Dulcisaria Marrenjo, Mara Maquina, Blessings N Kaunda-Khangamwa, Lusungu Kayira, Teklu Cherkose, Yohannes Hailemichael, Neusa Torres, Estevao Mucavele, Muanacha Mintade, Baltazar Candrinho, Themba Mzilahowa, Endalamaw Gadisa, Allison Tatarsky, Élodie A Vajda, Emily Dantzer, Edward Thomsen, Michael Coleman, Neil F Lobo

“…<h4>Background</h4>Vector control remains the principal method to prevent malaria transmission and has led to significant reductions in malaria incidence across endemic regions. …”
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The Brain-Heart Connection: Frontal Cortex and Left Ventricle Angiotensinase Activities in Control and Captopril-Treated Hypertensive Rats—A Bilateral Study by Ana B. Segarra, Isabel Prieto, Inmaculada Banegas, Ana B. Villarejo, Rosemary Wangensteen, Marc de Gasparo, Francisco Vives, Manuel Ramírez-Sánchez

“…The weight of heart significantly decreased after treatment with captopril, mainly, due to the reduction of the left VT weight. In the VT, no differences for soluble activities were observed between control and treated SHR. …”
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The Effectiveness of Conservative Management for Acute Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) II: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. by Taweewat Wiangkham, Joan Duda, Sayeed Haque, Mohammad Madi, Alison Rushton

“…Behavioural intervention was more effective than standard/control intervention for pain reduction at 6 months (-15.37 to -1.55), and improvement in cervical movement in the coronal (0.93 to 4.38) and horizontal planes at 3-6 months (0.43 to 5.46). …”
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PRPS activity tunes redox homeostasis in Myc-driven lymphoma by Austin C. MacMillan, Bibek Karki, Juechen Yang, Karmela R. Gertz, Samantha Zumwalde, Jay G. Patel, Maria F. Czyzyk-Krzeska, Jarek Meller, John T. Cunningham

“…Here, we elucidate the temporal and functional relationships between the medley of pathways, factors, and mechanisms that cooperate to control redox homeostasis in Myc-overexpressing B cell lymphomas. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-Training With a Web-Based Digital Health Application Versus Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Disorders of the Patella: Randomized Controlled Trial by Tobias A Mayer, Daniel Koska, Ann-Kathrin Harsch, Christian Maiwald

“…ResultsTraining with the DHA resulted in a 4.5-fold greater improvement in “knee function” (PRE–POST differences in KOOSADL score; IG DHA: 15.7 points, 95% CI 13.7-17.6 vs CG SHI-PT: 3.5 points, 95% CI 1.5-5.5) and a 3.5-fold greater reduction in “knee pain” (PRE–POST differences in VAS pain score; IG DHA: –22.5 points, 95% CI –25.2 to –19.9 vs CG SHI-PT: –6.5 points, 95% CI –8.7 to –4.4) compared to SHI-PT. …”
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Voltage Quality Enhancement of Low-Voltage Smart Distribution System Using Robust and Optimized DVR Controllers: Application of the Harris Hawks Algorithm by Mohamed Metwally Mahmoud, Yahia M. Esmail, Basiony Shehata Atia, Omar Makram Kamel, Kareem M. AboRas, Mohit Bajaj, Syed Sabir Hussain Bukhari, Daniel Eutyche Mbadjoun Wapet

“…Moreover, the suggested controller stability is analyzed and assessed using Lyapunov’s function. …”
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Multiple-Vector-Based Model Predictive Flux Control to Reduce Common-Mode Voltage for Induction Motors Considering Dead-Time Effects by Chao Chen, Huiqing Song, Hongqiang Zhou, Hongsen Zhao

“…To reduce common mode voltage (CMV) and improve steady-state performance for induction motors (IMs) fed by two-level voltage source inverter (2L-VSI), a multiple-vector based model predictive flux control with CMV reduction (RCMV-MV-MPFC) strategy is proposed. …”
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Hyperspectral Imaging for the Dynamic Mapping of Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents in Microgreens by Pawita Boonrat, Manish Patel, Panuwat Pengphorm, Preeyabhorn Detarun, Chalongrat Daengngam

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Murine HSD17β13 does not control liver steatosis and modestly impacts fibrosis in a sex- and diet-specific manner by Justin D. Crane, Ornella Barrandon, Bryan Faherty, Matt Gorgoglione, Collin Crowley, Jeff Morin, Trenton T. Ross, Jackson Shimkonis, Dongmei Li, Dinesh Hirenallur-Shanthappa, Magalie Boucher, Youngwook Ahn, Michelle F. Clasquin

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Randomized, controlled trial to analyze the effect of using a traction-bed-device on patients suffering from osteoarthritis/spondylosis of the lumbar spine by Jörn Bengt Seeger, Friedemann Müller

“…Methods The study was performed as a multicentric, double-blind, randomised, controlled interventional study. The patients were treated over three weeks while staying in rehabilitation clinics. …”
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NSMO-Based Adaptive Finite-Time Command-Filtered Backstepping Speed Controller for New Energy Hybrid Ship PMSM Propulsion System by Dan Zhang, Suijun Xiao, Hongfen Bai, Diju Gao, Baonan Wang

“…The proposed controller is a significant advancement in the field, addressing the computational complexity of backstepping control and reducing the maximum steady-state error of the control output. …”
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A capsaicin (8%) patch in the treatment of severe persistent inguinal postherniorrhaphy pain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. by Joakim M Bischoff, Thomas K Ringsted, Marian Petersen, Claudia Sommer, Nurcan Uçeyler, Mads U Werner

“…This randomized placebo-controlled trial investigated the efficacy of a capsaicin 8% cutaneous patch in the treatment of severe persistent inguinal postherniorrhaphy pain.…”
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Synthesis of Pore‐Wall‐Modified Stable COF/TiO2 Heterostructures via Site‐Specific Nucleation for an Enhanced Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide by Akkammagari Putta Rangappa, Dharani Praveen Kumar, Khai H. Do, Jinming Wang, Yuexing Zhang, Tae Kyu Kim

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Deep brain stimulation of pallidal versus subthalamic for patients with Parkinson&amp;#39;s disease: a meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials by XU F, MA W, HUANG Y, QIU Z, SUN L

“…This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of subthalamic nucleus (STN)-DBS versus globus pallidus internus (GPi)-DBS in treating advanced PD.Methods: Controlled clinical trials that compared STN-DBS to GPi-DBS for short-term treatment of PD in adults were researched up to November 2015. …”
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The effect of hope-based counseling on perceived stress and the quality of life in pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting: a randomized control trial by Mahsa Piri, Azam Maleki, Omid Saed

“…In the intervention group, the average perceived stress decreased from 30.47 to 23.73, while there was no change in the control group. Additionally, the average quality of life score in the intervention group improved from 116.85 to 51.11, indicating a positive impact, whereas the control group’s score decreased from 125.32 to 72.67, showing a smaller reduction compared to the intervention group. …”
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A Self-Tuning Variable Universe Fuzzy PID Control Framework with Hybrid BAS-PSO-SA Optimization for Unmanned Surface Vehicles by Huixia Zhang, Zhao Zhao, Yuchen Wei, Yitong Liu, Wenyang Wu

“…In this study, a hybrid heading control framework for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) is proposed, combining variable domain fuzzy Proportional–Integral–Derivative (VUF-PID) with an improved algorithmic Beetle Antennae Search–Particle Swarm Optimization–Simulated Annealing (BAS-PSO-SA) optimization to address the multi-objective control challenge. …”
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Efficacy of Additional Solifenacin Succinate Therapy for Storage Symptoms in Females with Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infection: The SOLUTION Randomized Controlled Trial by Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Firtantyo Adi Syahputra, Putri Iradita Islianti, Faisal Abdi Matondang

“…Methods: this was a randomized double-blind controlled trial that included female aged >18 y.o with uncomplicated lower UTI. …”
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