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View article: Fixation of Chance fractures with cement-augmented pedicle screws reduces the risk of screw pullout in older patients: A retrospective comparative study
Fixation of Chance fractures with cement-augmented pedicle screws reduces the risk of screw pullout in older patients: A retrospective comparative study Open
Posterior fixation with pedicle screws and rods may be required when treating Chance fractures involving the posterior ligamentous complex. Only a few studies have evaluated the outcomes of older adults with Chance fractures. Given that bo…
View article: Beyond the Pillow: Linking Subjective and Objective Sleep Measures to Gut Microbiome Composition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Beyond the Pillow: Linking Subjective and Objective Sleep Measures to Gut Microbiome Composition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Open
These findings suggest that specific gut microbial taxa are associated with subjective sleep disturbances in older adults.
View article: Correction: Transcranial direct current stimulation over the motor and premotor cortex with mirror therapy improves motor control, muscle function, and brain activity in chronic stroke: a double-blind randomized sham-controlled trial
Correction: Transcranial direct current stimulation over the motor and premotor cortex with mirror therapy improves motor control, muscle function, and brain activity in chronic stroke: a double-blind randomized sham-controlled trial Open
View article: Feasibility, Usability, and Effects of Leisure-Based Cognitive Training Using a Fully Immersive Virtual Reality System in Older Adults: Single-Arm Pretest-Posttest Pilot Study
Feasibility, Usability, and Effects of Leisure-Based Cognitive Training Using a Fully Immersive Virtual Reality System in Older Adults: Single-Arm Pretest-Posttest Pilot Study Open
Background Cognitive training is an effective approach to support cognitive function in older adults. Incorporating meaningful leisure activities, such as gardening, may enhance both engagement and training outcomes. While fully immersive …
View article: Relationships between nitrogen-fixing bacteria community structure in Vicia villosa nodules, soil properties and rocky desertification degree in karst area southwest China
Relationships between nitrogen-fixing bacteria community structure in Vicia villosa nodules, soil properties and rocky desertification degree in karst area southwest China Open
Rocky desertification, a common phenomenon in karst ecosystems, significantly impacts soil fertility and vegetation restoration. Therefore, understanding the relationship between nitrogen-fixing bacteria and soil properties under different…
View article: Association of Wearable Activity Monitors and Digital Drainage Device With Daily Ambulation and Length of Stay Among Pulmonary Resection Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study
Association of Wearable Activity Monitors and Digital Drainage Device With Daily Ambulation and Length of Stay Among Pulmonary Resection Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study Open
Background With advancements in medical devices, more hospitals are incorporating the digital chest drainage (DCD) system into postoperative care. Although some studies have suggested that the DCD system provides accurate information and s…
View article: Comparison of neuroprognostic performance between manually and automatically computed gray-white matter ratios on brain computed tomography following cardiac arrest: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparison of neuroprognostic performance between manually and automatically computed gray-white matter ratios on brain computed tomography following cardiac arrest: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The neuroprognostic performance of mGWR and aGWR was comparable, with a slightly higher AUC for aGWR. aGWR shows potential as a standardized imaging biomarker for guiding treatment decisions.
View article: Transcranial direct current stimulation over the motor and premotor cortex with mirror therapy improves motor control, muscle function, and brain activity in chronic stroke: a double-blind randomized sham-controlled trial
Transcranial direct current stimulation over the motor and premotor cortex with mirror therapy improves motor control, muscle function, and brain activity in chronic stroke: a double-blind randomized sham-controlled trial Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04655209. Registered on 15th November 2020. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04655209 .
View article: Evaluating communication and clinical skills in objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) using a low-cost neck-mounted device, insights from a first-person perspective
Evaluating communication and clinical skills in objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) using a low-cost neck-mounted device, insights from a first-person perspective Open
View article: Effects of immersive leisure-based virtual reality cognitive training on cognitive and physical function in community-based older adults: A randomized controlled trial
Effects of immersive leisure-based virtual reality cognitive training on cognitive and physical function in community-based older adults: A randomized controlled trial Open
Background Older adults are at risk of developing cognitive impairments, and cognitive training is commonly used to enhance cognitive function in this population. The effectiveness of cognitive training is further optimized with the integr…
View article: Consistency and Variability of Environmental, Social, and Governance Reports from Taiwanese Healthcare Institutions: An Analysis of Standardization Trends and Practices
Consistency and Variability of Environmental, Social, and Governance Reports from Taiwanese Healthcare Institutions: An Analysis of Standardization Trends and Practices Open
Background: As global attention to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues continues to rise, healthcare institutions have increasingly incorporated ESG principles into their sustainability strategies. However, significant varia…
View article: Exploring mortality risk factors and specific causes of death within 30 days after hip fracture hospitalization
Exploring mortality risk factors and specific causes of death within 30 days after hip fracture hospitalization Open
View article: Development and Validation of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Program Evaluation Study
Development and Validation of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Program Evaluation Study Open
NCT06392412.
View article: Memory benefits of daily-living-related contextual cueing for individuals with subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment
Memory benefits of daily-living-related contextual cueing for individuals with subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment Open
Objective We aimed to assess how daily-living-related contextual cueing (DLCC) affects memory performance in three groups: healthy older adults (HA), those with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), while…
View article: Electroencephalogram Alpha Oscillations in Stroke Recovery: Insights into Neural Mechanisms from Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Mirror Therapy in Relation to Activities of Daily Life
Electroencephalogram Alpha Oscillations in Stroke Recovery: Insights into Neural Mechanisms from Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Mirror Therapy in Relation to Activities of Daily Life Open
The goal of stroke rehabilitation is to establish a robust protocol for patients to live independently in community. Firstly, we examined the impact of 3 hybridized transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)-mirror therapy intervention…
View article: Interactive Electronic Pegboard for Enhancing Manual Dexterity and Cognitive Abilities: Instrument Usability Study
Interactive Electronic Pegboard for Enhancing Manual Dexterity and Cognitive Abilities: Instrument Usability Study Open
Background Strokes pose a substantial health burden, impacting 1 in 6 people globally. One-tenth of patients will endure a second, often more severe, stroke within a year. Alarmingly, a younger demographic is being affected due to recent l…
View article: Exploring the Impact of an Interactive Electronic Pegboard on Manual Dexterity and Cognitive Skills of Patients With Stroke: Preliminary Analysis
Exploring the Impact of an Interactive Electronic Pegboard on Manual Dexterity and Cognitive Skills of Patients With Stroke: Preliminary Analysis Open
Background As individuals age, the incidence and mortality rates of cerebrovascular accidents significantly rise, leading to fine motor impairments and cognitive deficits that impact daily life. In modern occupational therapy, assessing ma…
View article: Synergistic efficacy of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation on central intermittent theta burst stimulation for upper limb function in patients with stroke: a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial
Synergistic efficacy of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation on central intermittent theta burst stimulation for upper limb function in patients with stroke: a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial Open
Background Non-invasive techniques such as central intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) and repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) have shown promise in improving motor function for patients with stroke. However, the comb…
View article: Ultrasound-Guided Sciatic Nerve Hydrodissection Can Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome: A Case-Series Study
Ultrasound-Guided Sciatic Nerve Hydrodissection Can Improve the Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome: A Case-Series Study Open
Deep gluteal syndrome (DGS) is caused by sciatic nerve entrapment. Because fascial entrapment neuropathies may occur in multiple locations, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection is a key component of DGS treatment. In this study, we exam…
View article: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Chemical Shift as a Probe for Single‐Molecule Charge Transport
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Chemical Shift as a Probe for Single‐Molecule Charge Transport Open
Existing modelling tools, developed to aid the design of efficient molecular wires and to better understand their charge‐transport behaviour and mechanism, have limitations in accuracy and computational cost. Further research is required t…
View article: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Chemical Shift as a Probe for Single‐Molecule Charge Transport
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Chemical Shift as a Probe for Single‐Molecule Charge Transport Open
Existing modelling tools, developed to aid the design of efficient molecular wires and to better understand their charge‐transport behaviour and mechanism, have limitations in accuracy and computational cost. Further research is required t…
View article: Prognostic implication of heart failure stage and left ventricular ejection fraction for patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest: a 16-year retrospective cohort study
Prognostic implication of heart failure stage and left ventricular ejection fraction for patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest: a 16-year retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Sleep problems during early and late infancy: Diverse impacts on child development trajectories across multiple domains
Sleep problems during early and late infancy: Diverse impacts on child development trajectories across multiple domains Open
The relationship between sleep problems and child development exhibited variability based on the timing of exposure to these issues. Early exposure to low-quality sleep was significantly related to developmental functions and socioemotiona…
View article: Myoelectric, Myo-Oxygenation, and Myotonometry Changes during Robot-Assisted Bilateral Arm Exercises with Varying Resistances
Myoelectric, Myo-Oxygenation, and Myotonometry Changes during Robot-Assisted Bilateral Arm Exercises with Varying Resistances Open
Robot-assisted bilateral arm training has demonstrated its effectiveness in improving motor function in individuals post-stroke, showing significant enhancements with increased repetitions. However, prolonged training sessions may lead to …
View article: Application of Machine Learning to Ultrasonography in Identifying Anatomical Landmarks for Cricothyroidotomy Among Female Adults: A Multi-center Prospective Observational Study
Application of Machine Learning to Ultrasonography in Identifying Anatomical Landmarks for Cricothyroidotomy Among Female Adults: A Multi-center Prospective Observational Study Open
View article: Deep Learning–based Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis on Chest X-ray in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study
Deep Learning–based Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis on Chest X-ray in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study Open
Prompt and correct detection of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is critical in preventing its spread. We aimed to develop a deep learning–based algorithm for detecting PTB on chest X-ray (CXRs) in the emergency department. This retrospective …
View article: <sup>18</sup>F-FAPI-04 Outperforms<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT in Clinical Assessments of Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
<sup>18</sup>F-FAPI-04 Outperforms<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT in Clinical Assessments of Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Open
Accurate diagnosis and staging are crucial for selecting treatment for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The desmoplastic responses associated with PDAC are often characterized by hypometabolism. Here, we investigated …
View article: Characterizing Two Hybrid Exercise-Cognitive Training Interventions With Neurophysiological and Behavioral Indexes in Post-Stroke Patients With Cognitive Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Characterizing Two Hybrid Exercise-Cognitive Training Interventions With Neurophysiological and Behavioral Indexes in Post-Stroke Patients With Cognitive Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Combined exercise and cognitive training have been evidenced to be effective in cognitive and physical functions in post-stroke survivors. Recent interest has gradually shifted to technology-aided cognitive rehabilitation. However, clear n…
View article: Theory-Driven EEG Indexes for Tracking Motor Recovery and Predicting the Effects of Hybridizing tDCS With Mirror Therapy in Stroke Patients
Theory-Driven EEG Indexes for Tracking Motor Recovery and Predicting the Effects of Hybridizing tDCS With Mirror Therapy in Stroke Patients Open
Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability, underscoring why research continues to focus on advancing new treatment methods and neurophysiological indexes. While these studies may be effective, many lack a clear theoretical framewo…
View article: Deep Learning-Based Localization and Detection of Malpositioned Endotracheal Tube on Portable Supine Chest Radiographs in Intensive and Emergency Medicine: A Multicenter Retrospective Study*
Deep Learning-Based Localization and Detection of Malpositioned Endotracheal Tube on Portable Supine Chest Radiographs in Intensive and Emergency Medicine: A Multicenter Retrospective Study* Open
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to develop a computer-aided detection (CAD) system to localize and detect the malposition of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) on portable supine chest radiographs (CXRs). DESIGN: This was a retrospective diagnostic study. Dee…