Effects of external diaphragm pacing combined with repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve on respiratory function in stroke patients.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of external diaphragmatic pacing (EDP) and repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) of the phrenic nerve on respiratory function in stroke patients.

Methods: Fifty-four stroke patients were randomly assigned to three groups: an EDP group ( = 18), an rPMS group ( = 18), and a combined treatment group ( = 18). All groups received routine breathing training.

Effects of long-term very high-altitude exposure on cardiopulmonary function of healthy adults in plain areas.

Due to the unique plateau climate, such as low atmospheric pressure, hypoxia, cold, and dryness, people in plain areas will have a series of physiological and pathological changes after entering the plateau. This observational study was designed to assess the effects of long-term very high-altitude (HA) exposure on the cardiopulmonary function of healthy adults in plain areas through cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). We tracked and observed 45 healthy adult men or women from the plain area (Beijing, with an altitude of approximately 40 m).

Association between metabolic health indicators and cardiorespiratory fitness in urban young and middle-aged population: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Compared with traditional clinical risk factors for CVD, CRF can better predict health status and possible adverse events. However, few studies have reported the association between multiple metabolic health indicators and CRF as an indicator of CVD risk.

Effect of pelvic floor muscle combined with pulmonary rehabilitation training on lung function in elderly patients after surgery for intertrochanteric fractures of the femur: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To explore the effects of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) combined with pulmonary rehabilitation training on diaphragm function and lung function in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.

Methods: This study was conducted by a randomized controlled single-blind method, 50 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture in Beijing Xiaotangshan Hospital were selected and divided into the combined training group (Experimental group, n = 25) and the lung function training group (Control group, n = 25) by the random number table method. Patients in the combined training group received pelvic floor muscle training combined with lung rehabilitation training, and patients in the lung function training group received lung rehabilitation training.

The effectiveness of theta burst stimulation for motor recovery after stroke: a systematic review.

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide. Motor dysfunction is a common sequela, which seriously affects the lives of patients. Theta burst stimulation (TBS) is a new transcranial magnetic therapy for improving motor dysfunction after stroke.

Aquatic therapy for spastic cerebral palsy: a scoping review.

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of dysfunction syndrome. Spastic CP is the most common form of CP. As a specific treatment, aquatic therapy (AT) can improve spasticity, increase range of motion, and increase muscle strength due to its particular properties.

Developmental toxicity and potential mechanisms exposed to polystyrene microplastics and polybrominated diphenyl ethers during early life stages of fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii).

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems and their ability to absorb hydrophobic pollutants, such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), is currently a significant concern. MPs, which are the main breakdown product of plastics, have been frequently detected in the environment, posing serious threats to organisms' health. One particular pollutant, 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47), is a dominant congener of PBDEs and is highly toxic to organisms.

Sweet Gradient matters: Designing consistent and efficient estimator for Zero-shot Architecture Search.

Zero-shot Neural Architecture Search has garnered attention due to its training-free nature and rapid search speed. However, existing zero-shot estimators commonly suffer from low consistency, which hampers their practicality. In this work, we theoretically analyze that network generalization and convergence are highly correlated with Sweet Gradient of Parameter, i.

Effects of the CRYAB gene on stem cell-like properties of colorectal cancer and its mechanism.

Aims: Alpha B-crystallin (CRYAB), a known molecular chaperone, is involved in the occurrence and development of various tumor types. However, the function of CRYAB in colorectal cancer stem cells (CSCs) remains unknown. This study aimed to elucidate the role and possible regulatory mechanisms of CRYAB in the cancer stem cell-like phenotype of colorectal cancer (CRC).