The Sant Pau Initiative on Neurodegeneration (SPIN) cohort: A data set for biomarker discovery and validation in neurodegenerative disorders by Daniel Alcolea, Jordi Clarimón, María Carmona‐Iragui, Ignacio Illán‐Gala, Estrella Morenas‐Rodríguez, Isabel Barroeta, Roser Ribosa‐Nogué, Isabel Sala, M. Belén Sánchez‐Saudinós, Laura Videla, Andrea Subirana, Bessy Benejam, Sílvia Valldeneu, Susana Fernández, Teresa Estellés, Miren Altuna, Miguel Santos‐Santos, Lídia García‐Losada, Alexandre Bejanin, Jordi Pegueroles, Víctor Montal, Eduard Vilaplana, Olivia Belbin, Oriol Dols‐Icardo, Sònia Sirisi, Marta Querol‐Vilaseca, Laura Cervera‐Carles, Laia Muñoz, Raúl Núñez, Soraya Torres, M. Valle Camacho, Ignasi Carrió, Sandra Giménez, Constance Delaby, Ricard Rojas‐Garcia, Janina Turon‐Sans, Javier Pagonabarraga, Amanda Jiménez, Rafael Blesa, Juan Fortea, Alberto Lleó

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Cerebral Palsy Link to Sensorimotor System, Cognition, Emotion and Nociplastic Pain by Wolfgang Laube, Mathilde Sengoelge

“…This damage results in a functional developmental disorder that also affects the structure and function of the neuromatrix in a graded manner due to chronic deconditioning. …”
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The Impact of Exercise Training on the Brain and Cognition in Type 2 Diabetes, and its Physiological Mediators: A Systematic Review by Jitske Vandersmissen, Ilse Dewachter, Koen Cuypers, Dominique Hansen

“…Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) affects brain structure and function, and is associated with an increased risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. …”
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Effect of Diquat on gut health: molecular mechanisms, toxic effects, and protective strategies by Cheng He, Guorong Cai, Yingmao Jia, Rong Jiang, Xiaolan Wei, Ning Tao

“…This review systematically summarizes the physicochemical properties of Diquat, with a focus on analyzing the mechanisms by which it damages the gut tissue structure, barrier function, and microbiota after digestive tract exposure. …”
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THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FARM SUBSIDIES IN MOLDOVA’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT by Liliana CIMPOIES, Olga SARBU

“…The research analyses data related to the subsidies allocation dynamics and structure. The statistical data were provided by the Agency of Interventions and Payments in Agriculture, National Bureau of Statistics and Ministry of Finance. …”
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REM sleep is associated with white matter integrity in cognitively healthy, older adults. by Marie Altendahl, Devyn L Cotter, Adam M Staffaroni, Amy Wolf, Paige Mumford, Yann Cobigo, Kaitlin Casaletto, Fanny Elahi, Leslie Ruoff, Samirah Javed, Brianne M Bettcher, Emily Fox, Michelle You, Rowan Saloner, Thomas C Neylan, Joel H Kramer, Christine M Walsh

“…There is increasing awareness that self-reported sleep abnormalities are negatively associated with brain structure and function in older adults. Less is known, however, about how objectively measured sleep associates with brain structure. …”
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Lifestyle Modulators of Neuroplasticity: How Physical Activity, Mental Engagement, and Diet Promote Cognitive Health during Aging by Cristy Phillips

“…Indeed, a multiplicity of studies has demonstrated relationships between lifestyle factors, brain structure and function, and cognitive function in aging adults. …”
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Optimizing alternate replacement strategy of k-out-of-n: F systems with common-mode degradation: An application to railway grid. by Liying Wang, Mingjie Ding, Boshi Liu, Qingan Qiu

“…A dynamic and alternate replacement strategy is proposed, focusing on both system-level and component-level interventions. The degradation of each steel rail is modeled using a Gamma process, while the dependence structure of the system is characterized through a copula function. …”
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Peritoneal Dialysis -Associated Fibrosis: Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities by Narayan Prasad, Saurabh Chaturvedi, Harshit Singh, Mary Priyanka Udumula, Atul Rawat, Meyyappan Jeyakumar, Akhilesh Jaiswal, Sachin Kumar, Vikas Agarwal

“…The spectrum of PD-associated peritoneal fibrosis encompasses a diverse range of collective mechanisms: peritoneal fibrogenesis, epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), peritonitis, angiogenesis, sub-mesothelial immune cells infiltration, and collagen deposition in the sub-mesothelial compact zone of the membrane that accompany deteriorating membrane function. In this narrative review, we summarize the repertoire of current knowledge about the structure, function, and pathophysiology of the peritoneal membrane, focusing on biomolecular mechanisms and signalling pathways that potentiate the development and progression of peritoneal fibrosis. …”
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A review of the complex interplay between chemoresistance and lncRNAs in lung cancer by Ghaliah Obaid Alnefaie

“…The development of new pathways and interventions for treating LC holds promise in overcoming this resistance.…”
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Retinal degenerative diseases: role of dietary supplements in retinal health by D. Mohan Kumar, Priti Talwar

“…Dietary supplements have been proposed as an ideal source for preventing retinal degeneration, especially supplements containing significant levels of antioxidants that help to reduce the damage to retinal cells. Notably, dietary interventions with carotenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals have shown positive effects in both preclinical and clinical studies by preserving the retinal structure, revitalizing retinal health, delaying disease progression, and improving visual function. …”
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Clinical utility of echocardiography in internal medicine: a narrative review by Nicola Mumoli, Stefania Marengo

“… Echocardiography has emerged as an invaluable tool in internal medicine, providing real-time, non-invasive evaluation of cardiac structure and function. Its clinical utility spans a wide range of applications, including the diagnosis and management of heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and cardiomyopathies, as well as systemic conditions like sepsis and chronic kidney disease. …”
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Vaginal microbiota transplantation alleviates vaginal atrophy in ovariectomized mice by Zhonglei Xu, Qiyin Zhu, Junchi Zou, Yun Lu, LiMing Wang, Qianli Zou, Wenyan Wang

“…There were also significant differences in the structure and metabolites of VM. Vaginal transplantation of microbiota from ovary-intact mice significantly alleviated the vaginal atrophy of ovariectomized mice and altered the structure and metabolism of VM. …”
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: An Essential Tool in Diagnosing Patellar Tendon Injuries by Robert C. Manske, Phil Page, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe

“…It allows for accurate visualization of the patellar tendon's structure and function, thereby facilitating the identification of pathological changes such as thickening, thinning, or disruption which aids in diagnosing conditions such as tendonitis, partial tears, and ruptures. …”
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‘Time is of the essence’: upper-body aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular health during inpatient rehabilitation within the first year following spinal cord injury – protocol... by Samuel J E Lucas, Tom E Nightingale, Naveen Kumar, Shin-Yi Chiou, Afroditi Stathi, Manish Kalla, Daniel D Hodgkiss, Shane J T Balthazaar, Aheed E F Osman, Srinivasa C Budithi, Joy Roy Chowdhury

“…Secondary outcomes include assessments of (1) blood biomarkers linked to CVD, (2) cardiac structure and function, (3) extracranial vasculature, (4) HRQOL, (5) cognitive function, (6) physical activity level, (7) cardiorespiratory fitness, (8) motor function and (9) feasibility outcomes. …”
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The Effect of Overcoming the Digital Divide on Middle Frontal Gyrus Atrophy in Aging Adults: Large-Scale Retrospective Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cohort Study by Yumeng Li, Xinyue Zhang, Jiaqing Sun, Junying Zhang, Aiqin Zhu, Xin Li, Zhanjun Zhang

“…ResultsThe DD group showed significant deficits in executive function (tPdtPdPtPP ConclusionsOlder adults who overcome the DD demonstrate preserved gray matter structure and slower cognitive decline, particularly in frontotemporal regions critical for executive function. …”
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Evidence Based of Swallowing Therapy for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: a Literature Review by Anna Kurnia, Yunie Armiyati, Khoiriyah Khoiriyah

“…This literature review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various swallowing exercise interventions in improving swallowing function among adult stroke patients with dysphagia, based on randomised controlled trials (RCTs) conducted between 2020 and 2025. …”
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Loving‐Kindness Meditation: Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Correlates in Long‐Term Practitioners and Clinical Implications by Kiren Bashir, Stephen B. Edstrom, Sara J. Barlow, Danielle Gainer, Jeffrey D. Lewis

“…This systematic review aims to summarize the differences in brain structure and function in long‐term practitioners (LTPs) of LKM versus controls to identify possible underlying mechanisms that support mental health and drive treatment effect. …”
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Reliability and validity of mental health measurement of young people in a Chinese urban context. by Jing Zhou, Timo Toikko

“…Results confirm a three-dimensional structure of the mental health scale, encompassing positive emotion, psychosocial symptoms and negative emotion, and cognitive function, demonstrating good internal consistency, reliability, and validity. …”
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DeSPPNet: A Multiscale Deep Learning Model for Cardiac Segmentation by Elizar Elizar, Rusdha Muharar, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley

“…Background: Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role in monitoring disease progression and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment interventions. Cardiac MRI allows medical practitioners to assess cardiac function accurately by providing comprehensive and quantitative information about the structure and function, hence making it an indispensable tool for monitoring the disease and treatment response. …”
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