Clinical Trials
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Effectiveness of immersive VR therapy in reducing stress-associated symptoms in Ukraine
Background: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to a rise in stress-related symptoms, including anxiety and depression, among veterans, necessitating accessible and effective mental health interventions. Traditional rehabilitation resources are often limited, prompting exploration into alternative therapies.Objective: This paper aims to assess the effectiveness of immersive 360° video-based Virtual Reality (VR) therapy as an…
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of dextrose injection in improving chewing function in patients with the temporomandibular joint closed lock: a pilot study
CONCLUSION: D5W improved the chewing function in female closed-lock patients.
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Neoadjuvant sintilimab and chemotherapy for resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a phase II clinical trial
CONCLUSIONS: The combination of sintilimab and chemotherapy as a neoadjuvant regimen was tolerable and associated with favorable responses for ESCC patients. Given these favorable results, this regimen could serve as a viable alternative in the neoadjuvant treatment landscape for ESCC, with particular applicability to Chinese patient populations.
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Correlation between dexmedetomidine and postoperative sleep quality in older patients undergoing intestinal surgery
CONCLUSIONS: Dexmedetomidine enhances postoperative sleep quality in older patients undergoing intestinal surgery by reducing cortisol levels, increasing melatonin production and effectively alleviating pain, thereby supporting better recovery outcomes.
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Impact of a Heating Voucher on Health Outcomes in COPD Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: This study showed little effect of winter electricity vouchers on exacerbations of COPD. However, such vouchers increased energy use and may have reduced overall mortality. A larger study, particularly with susceptible subpopulations, is recommended to examine this mortality impact further.
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Nanovesicles for Sensitive Skin Care Developed via Self-Assembly of Glutamine Linoleate
CONCLUSIONS: QLAsomes showed up to 32% higher expression inhibition of key skin sensitization-related factors than individual components, and based on this, improved pruritus by 67% more than placebo. As nanovesicles with skin-soothing properties, they are effective for drug encapsulation and managing skin sensitivity in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
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Association Between Plasma Amyloid-Beta 42 Ratio and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: This cohort study showed that a higher Aβ42 ratio was associated with an increased delirium risk and severity, and the association was linear. The plasma Aβ42 ratio might be a mini-invasive biomarker to identify postoperative delirium.
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation With or Without Blood Flow Restriction Does Not Prevent the Impairment in Glycemic Control After 1 Week of Physical Inactivity
Physical inactivity depresses glycemic control, an impairment that can be prevented with exercise. We investigated whether electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with blood flow restriction (BFR) could similarly prevent the impairments in glycemic control associated with physical inactivity and whether this was effective for attenuating the loss of physical function after inactivity. Thirty-two participants underwent 1…
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«The effect of aerobic exercise on bone formation and resorption markers and the quality of life tests in postmenopausal osteopenic patients»
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the current study revealed that regular walking exercise of light to moderate intensity significantly contributes to improvements in pain, walking speed, balance, lower extremity dynamic balance, and activities of daily living in postmenopausal women with osteopenia compared to inactive individuals.
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Concurrent effects of high-intensity interval training and vitamin D supplementation on bone metabolism among women diagnosed with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: Sixteen weeks of HIIT and vitamin D consumption showed greater benefits for BMD levels in women with osteoporosis than either vitamin D consumption or HIIT training alone. Therefore, HIIT plus vitamin D consumption may be a strategic option to prevent BMD reduction with aging or to slow demineralization.