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Spinal mechanisms and feasibility of Dry Needling versus Botulinum Toxin Type A in poststroke lower limb spasticity: A proof-of-concept randomized clinical trial protocol (STROKE-POC)
(2026) Pujol Fuentes, Clara; Eeckhaut, Bart; Fernández Carnero, Samuel; Fernández Sanchís, Daniel; Wein, Theodore; Herrero, Pablo; Saeys, Wim; Levin, Mindy
Stroke often causes spasticity, impacting mobility and quality of life. Botulinum Toxin type A and Dry Needling are treatments that reduce spasticity, although Botulinum Toxin type A injections can cause adverse effects. No studies have directly compared their effects at spinal, muscular, functional, quality-of-life, and cost-effectiveness levels. This study aims to determine the spinal mechanisms of BTX-A and DN on post-stroke lower limb spasticity, while also assessing feasibility, safety, and exploratory effects at muscular, functional, quality-of-life, and cost-effectiveness levels.
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Effects of Food Bioactive Compounds on Oxidative Stress and the Antioxidant Defense System in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
(2026) Brandimonte Hernández, Marco; Hernández Ruiz, Ángela; Ruiz Ojeda, Francisco Javier; Gil, Ángel
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health problem characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, which disrupts the antioxidant defense system and increases reactive oxygen species. These changes contribute to the progression and complications of diabetes. The present study aimed to systematically review the effects of bioactive food compounds on oxidative stress and the antioxidant defense systems in patients with T2DM.

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