Investigating amygdala nuclei volumes in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional... by Thiemo Knaust, Dagmar Tarnogorski, Matthias B D Siebler, Philipp Skiberowski, Christian Moritz, Helge Höllmer, Holger Schulz

“…Abnormalities in these amygdala nuclei are implicated in PTSD and may distinguish it from other disorders like MDD and AdjD, where these mechanisms are less central. Investigating structural differences in specific amygdala nuclei could enhance diagnostic precision and inform targeted interventions.…”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of scales of knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-care for patients with arteriovenous fistula: a translation and verification s... by Chuang Li, Chuang Li, Youbei Lin, Jiaxin Cheng, Danfeng Xu, Danfeng Xu, Lan Zhang

“…Hemodialysis remains a critical life-sustaining treatment for CKD patients, with arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) being the most commonly used vascular access. The long-term functionality of AVFs relies heavily on patients’ self-care abilities, encompassing their knowledge of maintenance practices, appropriate attitudes toward care, and the implementation of effective self-care behaviors. …”
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Validation of the de Morton Mobility Index for measuring mobility related activities in Hungarian institutionalized older adults by Zsigmond Gyombolai, Alexandra Zimonyi-Bakó, Anna Zsófia Kubik, Brigitta Arndt, Izabella Jónásné Sztruhár, Richárdné Mayer, András Simon, Gyöngyvér Molnár, Éva Kovács

“…Maintaining institutionalized older people’s functional capacity and delaying its decline requires effective interventions. …”
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Proceedings of essential health care package development, in Botswana and Sierra Leone, November 2022 by Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi, Solyana Ngusbrhan Kidane, Pierre Claver Kariyo, Araia Berhane Mesfin, Isabella Maina, Gertrude Avortri, Hyppolite Kalambay Ntembwa

“…More specifically, the workshop aimed to gain consensus on identification of conditions to be addressed in each age cohort, rationalizing the EHCP interventions across public health functions, levels of care and age cohorts. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing: new insights for pulmonary endothelial cells by Ying Yang, Mengyuan Wang, Xiao Qiu, Rui Yang, Chengfang Yao, Chengfang Yao

“…This technology provides critical insights into the phenotypic diversity and distinct molecular signatures of PECs, underscoring their substantial heterogeneity in structure, function and gene expression, which is contingent upon their spatial localization within the lung microenvironment. …”
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Long-term retinal microvascular alterations after endoscopic endonasal surgery in patients with sellar region tumors by Sebnem Kaya Ergen, Anil Ergen, Busra Gunduz, Ecem Cemre Ceylan, Sevgi Subasi, Melih Caklili, Burak Cabuk, Ihsan Anik, Savas Ceylan

“…OCT-A may serve as a valuable prognostic tool for assessing structural and functional recovery in these patients.…”
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Northern Shanghai Study II: systematic assessment and management of early organ damage and its role in preventing and reducing cardiovascular risk—protocol of a prospective study by Yi Zhang, Shikai Yu, Jun Han, Jingjing Hou, Moran Li, Xinming Jia, Fenyong Sun

“…This study intends to establish the first database based on the phenotypes of all early structural and functional damage of cardiovascular organs in Chinese population. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Relationship Between BMI and Menstrual Cycle Regularity in Women of Reproductive Age in Pamekasan by Ratna Hermawati, Dewangga Wahyu Praja, Khoirul Umam

“…These findings highlight the potential influence of excess body weight on hormonal regulation and ovulatory function. In rural settings like Pamekasan, where the prevalence of obesity is rising, this study emphasizes the need to integrate weight management into reproductive health programs. …”
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Music Therapy in Depression: Exploring Mechanisms and Efficacy in Rat Models by Jingqi Le, Wangyan Deng, Tao Le

“…Second, the effects of music on the physiological and biochemical indexes, as well as the neural structure and function of depressed rats, were discussed. …”
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Attenuation of primate aging via systemic infusion of senescence-resistant mesenchymal progenitor cells by Aisha Siddique, Ismail M. Shakir, Mo Li

“…SRC treatment improved cognitive performance, preserved brain structure, protected bone integrity, and rejuvenated immune function. …”
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Impact of Exercise on the Course of Dermatomyositis: A Narrative Review of Recent Studies by Katarzyna Chawrylak, Maria Kubas, Katarzyna Krzemińska, Julia Kuszneruk, Magdalena Kłusek

“…However, the heterogeneity of the trials and small sample sizes highlight the need for larger, more diverse cohorts and long-term studies   Summary: The findings underscore the potential of structured exercise programs to enhance muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and overall physical function in DM patients. …”
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Optimizing learning outcomes in physical education: A comprehensive systematic review of hybrid pedagogical models integrated with the Sport Education Model. by Junlong Zhang, Kim Geok Soh, Xiaorong Bai, Mohd Ashraff Mohd Anuar, Wensheng Xiao

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>Which hybrid PMs incorporating SEM are currently the mainstream choices in research, and what are the main factors supporting their integration? How does SEM function as a foundational model in these hybrid teaching approaches? …”
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Family support and its determinants among older patients with chronic diseases in Guangzhou communities: a mixed-methods study by Yingxian Yu, Lulin Yan, Mi Yao, Guoqiang Sun, Lin Xu, Hao Tang

“…Of the older patients with chronic diseases, 83.7% had good family function, as indicated by an APGAR score of 9 (interquartile range 7–10) or higher. …”
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The Effect of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Disease - Systematic Review by Julia Lachowska, Karolina Senior, Jerzy Smandek, Maja Mielczarek, Paulina Sroczyńska, Jan Sroczyński

“…Evidence suggests that regular physical activity enhances cognitive function, reduces neuroinflammation, improves brain structure, and supports neuroplasticity. …”
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Effect of aerobic exercise combined with meditation on cognitive frailty: study protocol for a parallel group randomised controlled trial by Wenju Wang, Lei Yang, Feng Chen, Weilin Liu, Tao Jiang, Sijia Xia, Jingfang Zhu, Minguang Yang, Qing Xiang

“…The primary outcomes will include the Edmonton Frailty Scale, while secondary outcomes will encompass evaluations of cognitive functions (including global cognitive function, memory, attention, executive function and visuospatial abilities), physical performance (measured by gait speed and lower extremity strength), subjective experiences (such as fatigue, quality of life, mindfulness, mood and sleep quality), as well as structural and functional MRI assessments and serum biomarkers. …”
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Characteristics of non-suicidal self-injury and its associations with gender minority stressors among Hungarian transgender and gender diverse adults by Banu C. Ünsal, Zsolt Demetrovics, Melinda Reinhardt

“…Those who engaged in NSSI previously were significantly younger compared to those without NSSI. Structural equation model (SEM), examining the associations among gender minority stressors and functions of NSSI, revealed that proximal stressors mediated the link between distal stressors and intrapersonal functions of NSSI. …”
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Fermented foods affect the seasonal stability of gut bacteria in an Indian rural population by Kumaraswamy Jeyaram, Leo Lahti, Sebastian Tims, Hans G. H. J. Heilig, Antonie H. van Gelder, Willem M. de Vos, Hauke Smidt, Erwin G. Zoetendal

“…Abstract The effect of fermented foods on healthy human gut microbiota structure and function, particularly its seasonal preference and frequent long-term consumption, has been largely uncharacterised. …”
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Biomarker Evolution in Pediatric SMA: Insights from CSF pNF-H Dynamics and SMN2 Copy Number During Nusinersen Therapy by Mihaela Badina, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Andrada Mirea, Corina Sporea, Madalina Cristina Leanca, Georgiana Nicolae, Ioana Elena Cioca, Maria Veronica Morcov, Angelo Pellegrini, Elena-Nicoleta Bordea

“…This study evaluates cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) phosphorylated neurofilament-heavy chain (pNF-H) levels as predictive markers of motor function in 73 pediatric SMA patients undergoing nusinersen treatment. pNF-H, a structural component of neurons, is released into the CSF and serum during neuronal damage or degeneration. …”
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Effects and mechanisms of supramaximal high-intensity interval training on extrapulmonary manifestations in people with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-HIIT... by Johan Jakobsson, Chris Burtin, Mattias Hedlund, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk, Jonas Westman, Nina Karalija, Per Stål, Thomas Sandström, David Ruttens, Harry R. Gosker, Jana De Brandt, André Nyberg

“…Key secondary outcomes include change from baseline exercise tolerance, brain structure, and function measured by MRI, neuroinflammation measured by PET/CT, systemic inflammation, and intramuscular adaptations. …”
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Implementing psychosocial guidelines into specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation services to strengthen person-centred health care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Candice McBain, Candice McBain, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Ilaria Pozzato, Ilaria Pozzato, Mohit Arora, Mohit Arora, Daniel Myles, Daniel Myles, John Bourke, John Bourke, Yvonne Tran, Ian D. Cameron, Ian D. Cameron, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig

“…Success of implementation will be determined by analyzing any shifts in perceived knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of staff and cultural/structural processes observed through comparing baseline and post-intervention qualitative and quantitative data. …”
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