Effect of Nursing Care Strategy on Functional Outcomes among Patients after First Time Stroke by Marwa M. Ali, Rasha F. Mohamed, Amina A. Mahmoud

“…Tools: Two tools utilized for data collection, (1)Structured interviewing questionnaire for patients, (II)Functional outcomes scales, involving: Modified Ashworth scale, Modified Barthel index, as well as the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D Scale). …”
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Cognitive functions in patients with stenotic lesions of the great arteries of the head before and after carotid endartectomy by O. V. Gavrilova, L. V. Stakhovskaya, S. B. Buklina, D. Yu. Usachev, V. A. Lukshin, A. Yu. Belyaev, V. V. Akhmetov, V. I. Skvortsova

“…Despite heterodirectional HMF changes in the early period after BCA reconstructive operations, the positive cognitive functional changes in all the patients at 30 days of CE confirm the rationale for and efficiency of surgical intervention.…”
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Parkinsonism disrupts cortical function by dysregulating oscillatory, network and synaptic activity of parvalbumin positive interneurons by Antea Minetti, Elena Montagni, Nicolò Meneghetti, Francesca Macchi, Éléa Coulomb, Alessandra Martello, Alexia Tiberi, Simona Capsoni, Alberto Mazzoni, Anna Letizia Allegra Mascaro, Cristina Spalletti

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Complete Functional Recovery of a Feline with Extensive Facial Injuries Following a Traffic Accident by Seung-Hyun Kim, Manbok Jeong, Yeong-Bin Baek, Jang-Han Yoon, Jun-Gyu Park, Sang-Ik Park

“…The feline’s full recovery, characterized by the restoration of normal daily functions, highlights the clinical significance of pursuing multiple, complex surgical procedures in cases of severe trauma. …”
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Increased functional connectivity of amygdalar-frontal pathways in patients with alcohol use disorder and childhood trauma by Elisabeth Jehli, Fabienne Burri, Niklaus Denier, Franz Moggi, Andrea Federspiel, Roland Wiest, Maria Stein, Tobias Bracht, Matthias Grieder, Leila M. Soravia

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Improving functional capacity in haemophilia through adapted physical activity: a pilot study protocol by Giuseppe Barone, Erika Pinelli, Laura Bragonzoni, Maria Scoppolini Massini, Raffaele Zinno, Lelia Valdrè, Lydia Piscitelli, Giulio Senesi, Valentina Guarino, Isabella Diletta Cavalieri, Maria Grazia Benedetti, Giuseppina Mariagrazia Farella

“…It is hypothesised that the APA programme may improve or maintain joint mobility, increase muscle strength, enhance proprioception and reduce fear of movement (kinesiophobia), thus contributing to an overall improvement in physical function in participants.The intervention is carefully designed to prioritise safety and proper execution. …”
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Effects of intensive rosuvastatin on ventricular remodeling and cardiac function in elderly patients with STEMI undergoing PCI by Yiran Qin, Siyi Jin, Xusen Sun, Rong Luo, Haibo Liu

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of intensive rosuvastatin therapy on markers of ventricular remodeling and cardiac function following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in elderly patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).MethodsThis study enrolled 100 patients aged ≥60 years with STEMI who underwent emergency PCI. …”
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Genomic insights into the population structure, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae from diverse geographical regions by Maria Hakimi, Fangshu Ye, Anugrah Saxena, Xiao Hu, Huigang Shen, Paarthiphan Elankumaran, Chloe C. Stinman, Nubia Macedo, Orhan Sahin, Eric R. Burrough, Ganwu Li

“…The pan-genome exhibited a high proportion of hypothetical genes, necessitating further functional characterization. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) screening detected the tva(A) and lnu(C) genes associated with tiamulin and lincomycin resistance, respectively, in specific lineages and STs. …”
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Discovery of natural CdnP inhibitors through structure-based virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations by Xiaoxia Gu, Chaohu Xiong, Xinyu Wang, Hucheng Zhu, Weiguang Sun, Yan He, Jinwen Zhang

“…Furthermore, the detailed structural insights and inhibitory mechanisms elucidated through molecular dynamics simulations provide valuable knowledge for rational drug design. …”
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Transformation of the WHO Africa Region Secretariat: an exploratory study of the health policy lessons from health governance strengthening interventions for just and sustainable h... by Bernard Hope Taderera

“…Leadership structures and systems were streamlined to strengthen organizational functions for the delivery of desired outcomes to achieve Responsive Strategic Operations. …”
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A culturally adapted psychologically informed, audiologist-delivered, manualized intervention for chronic tinnitus patients in Malaysia: Protocol for a randomized controlled feasib... by Mohamad Azmeer Sadali, Wan Syafira Ishak, Mahadir Ahmad, Derek J Hoare

“…Assessments occur at baseline, post-intervention (1 month), and at a 3-month follow-up. At follow-up, semi-structured interviews guided by the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability will explore participants' perceptions of the intervention.…”
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Identifying conducive contexts and working mechanisms of sedentary behaviour interventions in older adults: a realist review protocol as part of the ‘Stand UP Seniors’ project by Sebastien F M Chastin, Greet Cardon, Sofie Compernolle, Delfien Van Dyck, Kenneth Vanhove, Emelien Lauwerier

“…Sedentary behaviour is ubiquitous in older adults and has a strong link with age-related functional declines and chronic health conditions. Although several interventions have been developed aimed at the reduction of sedentary behaviour in older adults, little in-depth information is available on how these complex interventions work in different contexts. …”
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LEGO^®-Based Therapy in School Settings for Social Behavior Stimulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparing Peer-Mediated and Expert Intervention by Luciana Oliveira Angelis, Fernanda Tebexreni Orsati, Maria Cristina Triguero Veloz Teixeira

“…Conclusions: The results suggest that a structured intervention combined with peer-mediated stimulation may be an effective method for promoting adaptive and prosocial behaviors in children with ASD.…”
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A mindfulness-based, cognitive, social, digital relapse-prevention intervention for youth with depression in Australia: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Rebound by Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, Sarah Bendall, Peter Koval, Simon Rice, Daniela Cagliarini, Lee Valentine, Penni Russon, Jess Phillips, Reeva Lederman, Cathrine Mihalopoulos, Helen Herrman, Cesar Gonzalez-Blanch, Alexandra Parker, Shaminka N Mangelsdorf, Richard M Ryan, Sarah Hetrick, Yong Yi Lee, Greg Murray, Christopher Davey, Virginia Liu, Simon D'Alfonso, Brendan Pawsey, John Gleeson

“…Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD) causes significant disease burden and functional impairment during adolescence and young adulthood. …”
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DMN network and neurocognitive changes associated with dissociative symptoms in major depressive disorder: a research protocol by Asli Ercan Dogan, Herdem Aslan Genc, Herdem Aslan Genc, Sinem Balaç, Sinem Balaç, Sevin Hun Senol, Görkem Ayas, Zafer Dogan, Emre Bora, Emre Bora, Deniz Ceylan, Deniz Ceylan, Deniz Ceylan, Deniz Ceylan, Vedat Şar

“…Neurocognitive performance will be evaluated through a battery of tests assessing memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed. Structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be conducted on a 3 Tesla scanner, focusing on the connectivity of the Default Mode Network with key regions such as the orbitofrontal cortex, insula, and posterior cingulate cortex. …”
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Insights into the Structural and Nutritional Variations in Soluble Dietary Fibers in Fruits and Vegetables Influenced by Food Processing Techniques by Wenjie Sui, Shuiqing Wang, Yue Chen, Xiaoxuan Li, Xin Zhuang, Xinhuan Yan, Ye Song

“…This paper not only provides a theoretical basis for the precise application of SDFs in functional foods but also reveals the potential mechanisms involved in regulating the structure of SDFs through processing technology to achieve nutritional intervention in metabolic diseases, which is an important guiding value for the development of food ingredients with specific health effects.…”
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Role of Lymphangiogenesis in Cardiac Repair and Regeneration by Zhongyun Xu, Qing Lu, Liming Chen, Chengchao Ruan, Yingnan Bai, Yunzeng Zou, Junbo Ge

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Brain Structural Correlates of EEG Network Hyperexcitability, Symptom Severity, Attention, and Memory in Borderline Personality Disorder by Andrea Schlump, Bernd Feige, Swantje Matthies, Katharina von Zedtwitz, Isabelle Matteit, Thomas Lange, Kathrin Nickel, Katharina Domschke, Marco Reisert, Alexander Rau, Markus Heinrichs, Dominique Endres, Ludger Tebartz van Elst, Simon Maier

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Functional Assessment of Rural Counties Under the Production–Living–Ecological Framework: Evidence from Guangdong, China by Hongping Lian, Yuedong Zhang, Xuezhen Xiong, Wenjing Han

“…Living functions continue to decline due to population mobility and imbalanced public services. (2) Structural transformation of rural function types occurred: Weakly integrated counties decreased (2010–2019), dual function type counties (production–ecological and living–ecological) significantly increased, and ecology-dominant counties predominated, highlighting ecological polarization under policy interventions. (3) Functional evolution is driven by terrain gradients, policy regulation, and industrial relocation. …”
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Neglect and Neurodevelopment: A Narrative Review Understanding the Link Between Child Neglect and Executive Function Deficits by Silvia Herrero-Roldán, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez

“…Special emphasis is placed on alterations in brain structure and function, dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, and emerging epigenetic evidence. …”
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