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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, presenting a significant unmet medical need worldwide. The pathogenesis of AD involves various pathophysiological events, including the accumulation o...
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Effects of inspiratory muscle training on blood pressure- and sleep-related outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is frequently accompanied by hypertension, resulting in cardiovascular comorbidities. Continuous positive airway pressure is a standard therapy for OSA but has poor adherence. Ins...
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Associations of overnight changes in body composition with positional obstructive sleep apnea
Body composition is considered to be associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine associations of overnight body composition changes with positional OSA.
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Open AccessHybrid robot-assisted gait training for motor function in subacute stroke: a single-blind randomized controlled trial
Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) is a practical treatment that can complement conventional rehabilitation by providing high-intensity repetitive training for patients with stroke. RAGT systems are usually e...
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Open AccessSafety and efficacy of endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke treated with anticoagulants: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is an effective therapy in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with large vessel occlusion, especially for those who are unsuitable for intravenous thrombolysis. However, the safety and...
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Open AccessIntravenous immunoglobulin for postpolio syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Postpolio syndrome (PPS) is characterized by progressive disabilities that develop decades after prior paralytic poliomyelitis. Because chronic inflammation may be the process underlying the development of PPS...
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Different Peptic Ulcer Bleeding Risk in Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Receiving Different Dialysis
End stage renal disease (ESRD) patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) have a higher risk of peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB).