cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29558676.v1
title: Cerebellum theta-burst stimulation as a supplementary treatment for tremor induced by bilateral hypertrophic olivary degeneration: a case report

description: Hemorrhage can result in bilateral hypertrophic olivary degeneration (HOD) by damaging the dentato-rubral-olivary pathway, which may lead to tremor that is resistant to pharmacological management. In recent years, the cerebellum has emerged as a promising target for noninvasive brain stimulation in the treatment of post-stroke motor dysfunction. However, the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on post-stroke tremor remain uncertain. To describe and evaluate the effects of theta-burst stimulation (TBS) on tremor induced by bilateral HOD. A 50-year-old man with pontine hemorrhage was admitted to hospital because of unilateral tremor, dizziness, and ataxia. The intention tremor on the right side at a frequency of 2–3 Hz was pronounced. The Fahn-Tolosa-Marin tremor rating scale and Scale for Assessment and Rating of Ataxia were 61 and 25 points. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed 8 months after symptom onset revealed bilaterally enlarged inferior olivary nuclei. The patient underwent physical therapy for 4 months and pharmacological treatment for 2 months, but his right-sided tremor persisted. Consequently, in addition to personalized physiotherapy and medications, continuous TBS (cTBS) was applied to the right cerebellum, using 60% of the right hemisphere resting motor threshold (RMT) as the stimulation intensity. After a two-week intervention, cTBS protocol led to worsened dizziness without any alleviation of the tremor. Cerebellum-targeted TBS did not improve tremor induced by HOD. These findings highlight the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of HOD-related tremor, which facilitates the development of more effective and targeted strategies in the future.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29609538
title: Examining the characteristics of balance dysfunction in patients with stroke using Item response theory

description: Balance dysfunction in patients with stroke involves specific postural control systems. Identifying which balance functions are most prone to impairment in patients with stroke may guide interventions to enhance safety, activities of daily living, and ambulation. To characterize balance dysfunction in patients with stroke by comparing them with community-dwelling older adults and patients with musculoskeletal disorders using the Brief-BESTest and Item Response Theory (IRT). We enrolled 75 inpatients with stroke, 75 community-dwelling older adults, and 71 inpatients with musculoskeletal disorders. Before applying the graded response model, we confirmed the Brief-BESTest’s unidimensionality, local dependence, and monotonicity. We then evaluated item difficulty using β parameters across and within groups. Total scores did not differ among the three groups. Patients with stroke scored significantly lower than both comparison groups on Item 2 (functional reach forward) and Item 7 (stance with eyes closed on foam). Hierarchical ordering based on β values suggested that Item 7 was the most challenging task for patients with stroke. IRT analysis suggested that Item 7 (standing with eyes closed on foam) is a particularly challenging and stroke-specific task. IRT complemented classical test theory by revealing the potential stroke-specific characteristics of balance dysfunction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29609538.v4
title: Examining the characteristics of balance dysfunction in patients with stroke using Item response theory

description: Balance dysfunction in patients with stroke involves specific postural control systems. Identifying which balance functions are most prone to impairment in patients with stroke may guide interventions to enhance safety, activities of daily living, and ambulation. To characterize balance dysfunction in patients with stroke by comparing them with community-dwelling older adults and patients with musculoskeletal disorders using the Brief-BESTest and Item Response Theory (IRT). We enrolled 75 inpatients with stroke, 75 community-dwelling older adults, and 71 inpatients with musculoskeletal disorders. Before applying the graded response model, we confirmed the Brief-BESTest’s unidimensionality, local dependence, and monotonicity. We then evaluated item difficulty using β parameters across and within groups. Total scores did not differ among the three groups. Patients with stroke scored significantly lower than both comparison groups on Item 2 (functional reach forward) and Item 7 (stance with eyes closed on foam). Hierarchical ordering based on β values suggested that Item 7 was the most challenging task for patients with stroke. IRT analysis suggested that Item 7 (standing with eyes closed on foam) is a particularly challenging and stroke-specific task. IRT complemented classical test theory by revealing the potential stroke-specific characteristics of balance dysfunction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29756941
title: Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on endothelial function: systematic review and meta-analysis

description: The vascular endothelium regulates capillary permeability and inflammation; its function predicts cardiovascular risk and mortality. Low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (LITUS) may influence endothelial function, but the effects remain uncertain. This systematic review with meta-analysis of clinical trials aims to evaluate the effects of LITUS on endothelial function in humans. Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials evaluating the effects of LITUS on endothelial function in humans were included. The studies were registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024534383). Data were extracted from MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane CENTRAL, SCIELO, EBSCO, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases, with no restrictions on year of publication or language, up to February 6, 2025. Methodological risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. Meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager version 5.3, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated by GRADE. Five randomized crossover clinical trials met the inclusion criteria, including data from 103 subjects (intervention and placebo). The methods used to evaluate endothelial function included flow-mediated dilation (in three studies), venous occlusion plethysmography, and laser Doppler flowmetry. The application of LITUS increased the endothelial function in pulsed (standard mean difference [SMD]: 0.88; CI 95%: 0.59 to 1.17; I<sup>2</sup>: 0%) and continuous (SMD: 1.09; CI 95%: 0.70 to 1.48; I<sup>2</sup>: 38%) waveforms. The certainty of the evidence was considered “moderate” for pulsed and continuous waveforms. The pulsed and continuous waveforms of the LITUS improved endothelial function. These results indicates that the application of therapeutic ultrasound has benefits on vascular homeostasis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29756941.v1
title: Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on endothelial function: systematic review and meta-analysis

description: The vascular endothelium regulates capillary permeability and inflammation; its function predicts cardiovascular risk and mortality. Low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound (LITUS) may influence endothelial function, but the effects remain uncertain. This systematic review with meta-analysis of clinical trials aims to evaluate the effects of LITUS on endothelial function in humans. Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trials evaluating the effects of LITUS on endothelial function in humans were included. The studies were registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024534383). Data were extracted from MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane CENTRAL, SCIELO, EBSCO, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases, with no restrictions on year of publication or language, up to February 6, 2025. Methodological risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. Meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager version 5.3, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated by GRADE. Five randomized crossover clinical trials met the inclusion criteria, including data from 103 subjects (intervention and placebo). The methods used to evaluate endothelial function included flow-mediated dilation (in three studies), venous occlusion plethysmography, and laser Doppler flowmetry. The application of LITUS increased the endothelial function in pulsed (standard mean difference [SMD]: 0.88; CI 95%: 0.59 to 1.17; I<sup>2</sup>: 0%) and continuous (SMD: 1.09; CI 95%: 0.70 to 1.48; I<sup>2</sup>: 38%) waveforms. The certainty of the evidence was considered “moderate” for pulsed and continuous waveforms. The pulsed and continuous waveforms of the LITUS improved endothelial function. These results indicates that the application of therapeutic ultrasound has benefits on vascular homeostasis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29609538.v3
title: Examining the characteristics of balance dysfunction in patients with stroke using Item response theory

description: Balance dysfunction in patients with stroke involves specific postural control systems. Identifying which balance functions are most prone to impairment in patients with stroke may guide interventions to enhance safety, activities of daily living, and ambulation. To characterize balance dysfunction in patients with stroke by comparing them with community-dwelling older adults and patients with musculoskeletal disorders using the Brief-BESTest and Item Response Theory (IRT). We enrolled 75 inpatients with stroke, 75 community-dwelling older adults, and 71 inpatients with musculoskeletal disorders. Before applying the graded response model, we confirmed the Brief-BESTest’s unidimensionality, local dependence, and monotonicity. We then evaluated item difficulty using β parameters across and within groups. Total scores did not differ among the three groups. Patients with stroke scored significantly lower than both comparison groups on Item 2 (functional reach forward) and Item 7 (stance with eyes closed on foam). Hierarchical ordering based on β values suggested that Item 7 was the most challenging task for patients with stroke. IRT analysis suggested that Item 7 (standing with eyes closed on foam) is a particularly challenging and stroke-specific task. IRT complemented classical test theory by revealing the potential stroke-specific characteristics of balance dysfunction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29460400
title: Is synchronous telerehabilitation effective in the treatment of rotator cuff tears? - a randomized controlled trial

description: Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, increasing with age and affecting many functions. To compare the effects of synchronized telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation approaches in terms of pain, function, and muscle activation in patients with partial rotator-cuff (RC) tears. 44 patients with partial RC tear were randomly separated into two groups (Group-1:Telerehabilitation; Group-2: Face-to-face rehabilitation). Pain levels were assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), shoulder function using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scale, muscle activation levels using a superficial electromyogram (sEMG), and satisfaction levels using the Global Rating of Change (GRC) and the Telehealth Satisfaction Scale (TSS). The mean ages of the groups were 55.55 years (±7.01) and 57.00 years (±8.12), respectively. The VAS-rest score at Week 4 and the VAS-activity score at Weeks 4 and 8 showed a significant difference in favor of Group 2 (<i>p</i> &lt; .001; <i>p</i> &lt; .001; <i>p</i> = .01, respectively). Significant improvements were seen in DASH (<i>p</i> &lt; .001,ES=.85; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .89) scores and sEMG activation of the infraspinatus (<i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .69; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = 81), upper trapezius (<i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .28; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .33, respectively), anterior deltoid(<i>p</i> &lt; .001,ES=.92; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .94), middle deltoid(<i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .66; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .68), and posterior deltoid (<i>p</i> = .002, ES = .92; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .93) muscles, in both groups. No significant differences were found in GRC scores. Face-to-face rehabilitation is more effective at relieving pain. Synchronized telerehabilitation is a feasible way to improve shoulder function, muscle activation, and patient satisfaction. Clinical Trial URL/Registration Number: https://clinicaltrials.gov/NCT05904249
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29460400.v1
title: Is synchronous telerehabilitation effective in the treatment of rotator cuff tears? - a randomized controlled trial

description: Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, increasing with age and affecting many functions. To compare the effects of synchronized telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation approaches in terms of pain, function, and muscle activation in patients with partial rotator-cuff (RC) tears. 44 patients with partial RC tear were randomly separated into two groups (Group-1:Telerehabilitation; Group-2: Face-to-face rehabilitation). Pain levels were assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), shoulder function using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scale, muscle activation levels using a superficial electromyogram (sEMG), and satisfaction levels using the Global Rating of Change (GRC) and the Telehealth Satisfaction Scale (TSS). The mean ages of the groups were 55.55 years (±7.01) and 57.00 years (±8.12), respectively. The VAS-rest score at Week 4 and the VAS-activity score at Weeks 4 and 8 showed a significant difference in favor of Group 2 (<i>p</i> &lt; .001; <i>p</i> &lt; .001; <i>p</i> = .01, respectively). Significant improvements were seen in DASH (<i>p</i> &lt; .001,ES=.85; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .89) scores and sEMG activation of the infraspinatus (<i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .69; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = 81), upper trapezius (<i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .28; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .33, respectively), anterior deltoid(<i>p</i> &lt; .001,ES=.92; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .94), middle deltoid(<i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .66; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .68), and posterior deltoid (<i>p</i> = .002, ES = .92; <i>p</i> &lt; .001, ES = .93) muscles, in both groups. No significant differences were found in GRC scores. Face-to-face rehabilitation is more effective at relieving pain. Synchronized telerehabilitation is a feasible way to improve shoulder function, muscle activation, and patient satisfaction. Clinical Trial URL/Registration Number: https://clinicaltrials.gov/NCT05904249
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29851563
title: Helpful strategies identified and utilized by physiotherapy students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during clinical placements in Australia

description: Students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds face more challenges during clinical placements than those who are non-CALD. However, strategies used to navigate these challenges are relatively unknown, especially in physiotherapy. As students have insight into helpful strategies for placements, it is important to explore these in physiotherapy settings for future cohorts from CALD backgrounds to benefit from these perspectives. To investigate helpful strategies identified by student physiotherapists from CALD backgrounds during clinical placements in Australian settings, and to understand these in relation to the challenges they experience. The Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) was used as an interpretive framework for an experiential qualitative investigation of 13 students of CALD background and Asian heritage via semi-structured interviews. Interview data underwent inductive, reflexive thematic analysis. Coded data were developed into three key themes: (1) Gaining cognitive control, (2) Clarity is king: “Things we don’t know, we don’t know.,” and (3) Jumping in the deep end with others. Student physiotherapists from CALD backgrounds identify a variety of strategies during clinical placements. These strategies can be conceptualized as optimizing cognitive load to enhance learning and performance. Strategies include working together with clinical educators to gain clarity through explicit learning expectations, frequent feedback, and open communication. Cognitive enhancement strategies utilized scripting and targeted planning and practice. Students adopted acculturation strategies such as shadowing, communication exposure and simplification, and mind-set training, which optimize cognitive load. Some strategies utilized in this study were influenced by students’ Asian heritage.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29851563.v1
title: Helpful strategies identified and utilized by physiotherapy students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during clinical placements in Australia

description: Students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds face more challenges during clinical placements than those who are non-CALD. However, strategies used to navigate these challenges are relatively unknown, especially in physiotherapy. As students have insight into helpful strategies for placements, it is important to explore these in physiotherapy settings for future cohorts from CALD backgrounds to benefit from these perspectives. To investigate helpful strategies identified by student physiotherapists from CALD backgrounds during clinical placements in Australian settings, and to understand these in relation to the challenges they experience. The Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) was used as an interpretive framework for an experiential qualitative investigation of 13 students of CALD background and Asian heritage via semi-structured interviews. Interview data underwent inductive, reflexive thematic analysis. Coded data were developed into three key themes: (1) Gaining cognitive control, (2) Clarity is king: “Things we don’t know, we don’t know.,” and (3) Jumping in the deep end with others. Student physiotherapists from CALD backgrounds identify a variety of strategies during clinical placements. These strategies can be conceptualized as optimizing cognitive load to enhance learning and performance. Strategies include working together with clinical educators to gain clarity through explicit learning expectations, frequent feedback, and open communication. Cognitive enhancement strategies utilized scripting and targeted planning and practice. Students adopted acculturation strategies such as shadowing, communication exposure and simplification, and mind-set training, which optimize cognitive load. Some strategies utilized in this study were influenced by students’ Asian heritage.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.3zht2k
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 40218 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
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 "and" : [
 "Geometry POLYGON((111.357 21.461,115.422 21.461,115.422 24.392,111.357 24.392,111.357 21.461))",
 "HasCoordinate is true",
 "HasGeospatialIssue is false",
 "OccurrenceStatus is Present",
 "TaxonKey is Milvus migrans"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 40218 records from 7 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0020040-251120083545085/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.8y8xuf
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 128 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "and" : [
 "Geometry POLYGON((90.17707 23.62093,97.16603 23.62093,97.16603 26.42083,90.17707 26.42083,90.17707 23.62093))",
 "HasCoordinate is true",
 "TaxonKey is Mycena"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 128 records from 3 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0020041-251120083545085/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.7p6af2
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 59247 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "and" : [
 "Geometry POLYGON((-441.43763 28.49977,-441.32756 28.51252,-441.32756 28.56589,-441.459 28.5773,-441.43763 28.49977))",
 "HasGeospatialIssue is false",
 "TaxonKey is Passeriformes",
 "Year 2002-2024"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 59247 records from 6 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0019978-251120083545085/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.mvmp2j
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 21176 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "and" : [
 "Country is one of (Italy, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Slovenia)",
 "OccurrenceStatus is Present",
 "TaxonKey is Quercus pubescens"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 21176 records from 104 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0020042-251120083545085/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17540342
title: Metabolic inflammation, brain age and cognitive functioning in short- and long-term clinical weight loss trials

description: This repository contains the dataset and analysis code accompanying the manuscript:“Metabolic inflammation, brain age and cognitive functioning in short- and long-term clinical weight loss trials.”

The study investigates the relationship between metabolic inflammation, weight change, and brain ageing using multimodal data (clinical, hormonal, and MRI-based brain age metrics) collected in two longitudinal, randomized weight loss trials.

Data included here comprise:





Aggregated clinical and biochemical variables (BMI, insulin sensitivity, leptin, fetuin-B, CRP)




Brain-predicted age difference (BPAD) metrics derived from structural and diffusion MRI




Summary statistics from cognitive assessments



The accompanying MATLAB scripts reproduce the main statistical analyses and figures presented in the paper.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17540341
title: Metabolic inflammation, brain age and cognitive functioning in short- and long-term clinical weight loss trials

description: This repository contains the dataset and analysis code accompanying the manuscript:“Metabolic inflammation, brain age and cognitive functioning in short- and long-term clinical weight loss trials.”

The study investigates the relationship between metabolic inflammation, weight change, and brain ageing using multimodal data (clinical, hormonal, and MRI-based brain age metrics) collected in two longitudinal, randomized weight loss trials.

Data included here comprise:





Aggregated clinical and biochemical variables (BMI, insulin sensitivity, leptin, fetuin-B, CRP)




Brain-predicted age difference (BPAD) metrics derived from structural and diffusion MRI




Summary statistics from cognitive assessments



The accompanying MATLAB scripts reproduce the main statistical analyses and figures presented in the paper.