Author(s): Karsten M; Gardenghi G; Arruda ACT; Catai AM; Vieira AM; Stein C; de Araujo CLP; Pereira DAG; Matte DL; da Silva FMF; Guimarães FS; Ghisi GLM; Chiappa GRS; Sbruzzi G; Cipriano GFB; Ribeiro GDS; Milani JGPO; Neves LMT; Calegari L; Morais ...

Background: Exercise training is a core component of cardiovascular rehabilitation programs for patients with heart failure (HF). In Brazil, physical therapists frequently deliver rehabilitation interventions. Given heart failure clinical management advancements and varied rehabilitation approach ...

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Author(s): Memari E; Singh D; Alkins R; Helfield B;

Cellular immunotherapy remains hindered in the context of solid tumors due to the immunosuppressive microenvironment, in which key endothelial cell adhesion molecules (CAM) are suppressed. Microbubble-mediated focused ultrasound is being explored for targeted immunotherapy and can exert local shear stress upon neighboring endothelial cells. However, fluid ...

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Author(s): Vigano M; Kubal S; Habib S; Samarani S; Kasvis P; Koudieh N; Kilgour R; Farzin H; Ahmad A; Vigano A; Costiniuk CT;

Purpose: This study explored the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) alone and in combination with multi-modal exercise (MME) to improve signs and symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), quality of life (QoL), and functional capacity in cancer survivors. Methods: Cancer sur ...

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Author(s): Comeau P; Leite ML; Manso A;

The main objective of this study was to develop a natural curcumin-loaded varnish that responds to blue light in an antimicrobial photodynamic therapy-based approach with photoelimination of targeted cells. Fluoride-free curcumin-loaded varnish (CUR-V) consisting of gum rosin (80 wt%) and ethanol (20 wt%) was loaded with 0, 0.25, and 10.0 wt% curcumin and ...

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Author(s): Wu KY; Dave A; Nirwal GK; Giunta M; Nguyen VDH; Tran SD;

Exosomes, a subset of extracellular vesicles, have emerged as potential therapeutic agents in ophthalmology due to their ability to modulate immune responses, facilitate cellular communication, and promote tissue repair. This chapter explores the potential applications of exosome-based therapies in corneal and anterior segment disorders, retinal diseases, ...

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Author(s): Chen SJ; Ivers H; Dang-Vu TT; Shapiro CM; Carney CE; Robillard R; Morin CM;

Introduction: Insomnia is a prevalent yet under-characterized disorder, particularly regarding the heterogeneity of patients and their associated responses to different treatment modalities. This often leads to suboptimal management. There is a need to consider personalized approaches tailored to the characteristics of insomnia phenotypes with regard to o ...

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Author(s): Rosenstein B; Montpetit C; Vaillancourt N; Dover G; Weiss C; Papula LA; Melek A; Fortin M;

Low back pain (LBP) is a disabling disease and a public health concern. Aquatic exercise is an alternative form of exercise with less spinal loading and difficulty performing movements, benefiting those with pain-related fear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an aquatic exercise prog ...

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Author(s): Rasoulivalajoozi M; Cucuzzella C; Farhoudi M;

The interaction between users and mobility aids, including emotional attachment and functional expectations, influences their perceptions and decisions on acceptance and continued use during rehabilitation. Tracking interactions during rehabilitation helps identify key intervention points, leading to effective therapeutic relationships and user-centered m ...

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Author(s): Rosenstein B; Rye M; Roussac A; Naghdi N; Macedo LG; Elliott J; DeMont R; Weber MH; Pepin V; Dover G; Fortin M;

Study DesignProspective Randomized Controlled Trial.ObjectivesTo investigate the effect of combined motor control and isolated lumbar strengthening exercise (MC + ILEX) vs general exercise (GE) on upper lumbar paraspinal muscle volume and composition, strength and patient outcomes in individuals ...

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Author(s): Fridgen CPEA; Radomsky AS;

Background and objectives: Beliefs about losing control over one's thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and/or bodily functions have been shown to cause obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The cognitive model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suggests that catastrophic misappraisals of intrusions will lessen if underlying maladaptive beliefs are effectivel ...

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Author(s): Leite ML; Comeau P; Zaghwan A; Shen Y; Manso AP;

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the potential of experimental dental resins containing ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as a functional tool for the modulation of cariogenic biofilm in long-term. Methods: Minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations (MIC/MBC) of ZnO-NPs against Streptococcus mutans we ...

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