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Clinical Neurology
Huagang Zhang, Lu Chen, Jinzhou Tian, Dongsheng Fan
Summary: Flail leg syndrome (FLS) is a regional variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) characterized by slow progression and symptoms confined to the lumbosacral region. This study determined that a disease progression time of at least 14 months can differentiate FLS from typical lower limb onset ALS in Chinese patients. FLS has slower progression, less respiratory dysfunction, and a more favorable prognosis compared to typical lower limb onset ALS.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Neurosciences
Adrienne Kline, Calin Gaina Ghiroaga, Daniel Pittman, Bradley Goodyear, Janet Ronsky
Summary: The study demonstrated that different frequency signals in EEG data can effectively differentiate between imagined movements of the left and right lower limbs, particularly by processing information from specific brain areas. This finding supports the potential use of alpha, beta, and gamma frequency bands for real-time EEG signal processing in creating BCIs for individuals with compromised lower limb mobility.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Nader Farahpour, Mahboube Alemzadeh, Mehri Mohammadi, Mohammadreza Rezaie, Paul Allard
Summary: This study examined the effects of 6 body positions on the activation of the left-right differential erector spinae (ES) muscles. The results showed that different positions and modes of exercise can selectively activate the ES muscles, effectively addressing muscle imbalances.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOMECHANICS
(2023)
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Surgery
Richard W. Walsh, Nathan J. Smith, John F. Shepherd, Mia S. Turbati, Bi Qing Teng, Ruta Brazauskas, David L. Joyce, Lyle D. Joyce, Lucian Durham Iii, Peter J. Rossi
Summary: In this study, a novel approach to peripheral mechanical circulatory support was compared with a conventional femoral approach, focusing on the incidence of acute limb ischemia.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anastasia Khokhlova, Olga Solovyova, Peter Kohl, Remi Peyronnet
Summary: Efficient pumping of the healthy left ventricle requires heterogeneities in mechanical function of individual cardiomyocytes. This study compares the mechanical function of cardiomyocytes in papillary muscles and the free walls of the left ventricle. Significant differences were found in sarcomere shortening and cytosolic calcium concentration between the two regions.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
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Neurosciences
Stefan Panzer, Deanna Kennedy, Peter Leinen, Christina Pfeifer, Charles Shea
Summary: The experiment revealed that interference in bimanual coordination tasks is influenced not only by movement frequency, but also by limb dominance. Regardless of limb dominance, the slower moving limb is always influenced by the faster moving limb. The results suggest that movement frequency has a greater impact on limb control in bimanual 2:1 and 1:2 coordination tasks than handedness.
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Don Liang, Mathew Yarossi, Spencer Lake Jacobs-Skolik, Mariusz P. Furmanek, Dana Brooks, Deniz Erdogmus, Eugene Tunik
Summary: Handedness is associated with behavioral asymmetries between limbs, suggesting specialized functions for dominant and non-dominant hands. While previous studies have indicated little evidence of limb asymmetry in proximal upper limb muscle synergies, this study found differences in limb synergies at a population level for the distal upper limb and hand. Specifically, left limb synergies were found to be more similar across individuals than right limb synergies, with implications for skill training in sports requiring dexterous control of the hand.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN KINETICS
(2021)
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Surgery
Rebecca Sorber, Chen Dun, Qingwen Kawaji, Christopher J. Abularrage, James H. Black III, Martin A. Makary, Caitlin W. Hicks
Summary: Early peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) for claudication is associated with higher rates of late PVI compared to nonoperative management. Physicians who frequently perform early PVI are more likely to perform late PVIs. Evaluation of the appropriateness of early PVI and the incentives surrounding these interventions is needed.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sebastian Jackle, James K. Timmis
Summary: Based on a study conducted in Germany, this research found that political ideology and party affiliation have a significant impact on vaccine hesitancy. Factors such as party affiliation, political ideology, and region of residence all influence the degree of vaccine hesitancy. The study recommends modifying existing vaccine hesitancy measurement instruments to include a clear understanding of the political-ideological dimension and improved measurement items.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Oncology
Sabina Medrek, Sebastian Szmit
Summary: This observational study shows that the progression of advanced inoperable lung cancer affects both right and left ventricular function, and the diagnosis of tumor progression may coincide with the diagnosis of the cardiotoxic effect of cancer treatment.
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Clinical Neurology
Brendon S. Haslam, David S. Butler, Timothy S. Cocks, Anthony S. Kim, Leeanne M. Carey
Summary: This study investigated the alterations in body schema of the upper limb in individuals with stroke. The results showed that individuals with stroke had impaired left/right judgments of the upper limb, indicating alterations in body schema. This knowledge can contribute to the development of effective motor imagery programs for upper limb rehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Sahira Syamimi Ahmad Zawawi, Marahaini Musa
Summary: The interaction between cancer cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts plays a crucial role in colorectal carcinogenesis, particularly in the heterogeneity of right-sided and left-sided colorectal cancer. Understanding this interplay can lead to the discovery of more effective targeted therapies for CRC.
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Surgery
Taehee Jo, Hyun Ho Han, Jin Sup Eom
Summary: There is a difference in the success rate of right and left breast reconstruction using deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. Inexperienced surgeons may encounter difficulties in cases of smaller left internal mammary veins (IMVs).
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
(2022)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Claudius E. Degro, Richard Strozynski, Florian N. Loch, Christian Schineis, Fiona Speichinger, Lucas D. Lee, Georgios A. Margonis, Johannes C. Lauscher, Katharina Beyer, Martin E. Kreis, Carsten Kamphues
Summary: Colorectal cancer patients with right-sided and left-sided tumors showed no significant difference in overall prognosis, but there were different survival predictors between the two groups. In right-sided colon cancer, predictors of poor prognosis included ASA score IV, CEA blood level > 100 μg/l, lymph node ratio of 0.6-1.0, and grade 4 tumors; whereas in left-sided colon cancer, predictors of poor prognosis included ASA score IV, CEA blood level 20.1-100 μg/l, conversion to laparotomy, and severe surgical complications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ersilia M. DeFilippis, Marco Guazzi, Paolo C. Colombo, Melana Yuzefpolskaya
Summary: The function of the right ventricle is crucial in determining prognosis and treatment options for patients with preexisting left ventricular dysfunction. Early detection of right ventricular failure is essential to prevent severe organ damage and ensure appropriate therapeutic interventions.
HEART FAILURE REVIEWS
(2021)