Evaluation of the Back-in-Action test Battery In Uninjured High School American Football Players by Marcel Rohde, Alina Ruhlemann, Andre Busch, Ulrich Grunwald, Marcus Jaeger, Constantin Mayer

“….; p<0.001) were significantly slower. Power output in all CMJ’s (AF: 46.86/36.94/37.36 W/kg; RP: 43.2/29.5/29 W/kg; p<0.001) was significantly higher than the RP. …”
Get full text

Development and validation of a predictive model and tool for functional recovery in patients after postero-lateral interbody fusion by Shuai Zhou, Zhenbang Yang, Wei Zhang, Shihang Liu, Qian Xiao, Guangzhao Hou, Rui Chen, Nuoman Han, Jiao Guo, Miao Liang, Qi Zhang, Yingze Zhang, Hongzhi Lv

“…The H–L test showed good fitting of the model (all P > 0.05). The DCA curve showed the best clinical efficacy when the threshold probability was in the ranges of 0–0.71 and 0.79–0.84. …”
Get full text

Contamination of Japanese Retail Foods With Enterotoxigenic Clostridium Perfringens Spores by Takahiro Ohnishi, Maiko Watanabe, Yusuke Yodotani, Emiri Nishizato, Seiya Araki, Satomi Sasaki, Yukiko Hara-Kudo, Yuka Kojima, Naoaki Misawa, Nobuhiko Okabe

“…The ratio of enterotoxigenic C. perfringens-positive to all C. perfringens-positive samples was high for fish and shrimp (40.0%), curry mixes and spices (19.0%), shellfish (18.1%), dried seafood (16.7%), and dried seaweed (16.7%). …”
Get full text

A randomized sequential allocation study on the optimum programmed intermittent epidural boluses interval time with different concentrations of ropivacaine combined with the dural... by Jingjing Mao, Yi Chen, Linsen Sun, Xiaoxiao Xu, Kai Xu, Tingting Ren, Xiangsheng Xiong, Weibing Zhao, Weibing Zhao

“…The primary outcome was the ED90 of interval time required to achieve analgesic needs during PIEB with different concentrations of ropivacaine, employing an up-and-down sequential allocation method.ResultsThe optimal PIEB interval times for ropivacaine concentrations of 0.075%, 0.1%, and 0.125% were determined to be 40.9 (95% CI, 35.3–45.8), 45.3 (95% CI, 39.3–51.5), and 52.9 (95% CI, 46.8–59.3) minutes respectively, while comparable maternal and neonatal outcomes were observed across all groups.ConclusionWhen PIEB is combined with DPE for labor analgesia, the optimal PIEB interval times for ropivacaine concentrations of 0.075%, 0.1%, and 0.125% were determined to be 41, 45, and 53 min respectively.…”
Get full text

Practice, Experiences, and Facilitators of Simulation-Based Training During One Year of Implementation in 30 Hospitals in Tanzania by Benjamin A. Kamala MD, PhD, Robert Moshiro MD, PhD, Florence S. Kalabamu MD, MMED, Torgeirsen Kjetil BScN, MSc, Godfrey Guga BSc, Beatrice Githiri BSc, Justine Samson BSc, Philimon Chavala BScN, Grace Qorro MD, MPH, Damas Kayera MD, MPH, Ivony Kamala BScN, MPH, Catherine Massay BScN, MSc, Paschal Mdoe MSc, PhD, Vickfarajaeli Daudi MD, MMED, Esto Mduma MSc, PhD, Shally Mwashemele MD, MPH, Felix Bundala MD, MSc, Hege Ersdal MD, PhD, Sara Rivenes Lafontan BScN, MPH, PhD

“…Qualitative data showed a high degree of motivation and participation among all stakeholders, and active use of hospital data, both clinical indicators and training data, was perceived as a success factor. …”
Get full text

Melatonin induces drought stress tolerance by regulating the physiological mechanisms, antioxidant enzymes, and leaf structural modifications in Rosa centifolia L by Muhammad Ahsan, Adnan Younis, Aftab Jamal, Mohammed O. Alshaharni, Uthman Balgith Algopishi, Abeer Al-Andal, Mateen Sajid, Muhammad Naeem, Jawad Ahmad Khan, Emanuele Radicetti, Mohammad Valipour, Gulzar Akhtar

“…Plant growth traits, gaseous exchange, antioxidants, osmolytes, oxidative stress, and leaf anatomical attributes were measured. All pots were arranged with a completely randomized design with two-factor factorial setup. …”
Get full text

Detection of atrial fibrillation in primary care with radial pulse palpation, electronic blood pressure measurement and handheld single-lead electrocardiography: a diagnostic accur... by Wim A M Lucassen, Henk C P M van Weert, Bjorn Winkens, Henri E J H Stoffers, J André Knottnerus, Steven B Uittenbogaart, Nicole Verbiest-van Gurp, Petra M G Erkens

“…Positive predictive values were 5.8% (5.3%–6.1%), 13.8% (12.2%–14.8%) and 25.2% (24.2%–25.8%), respectively. All negative predictive values were ≥99.7%.Conclusion In detecting AF, electronic blood pressure measurement (WatchBP Home A), but especially handheld ECG (MyDiagnostick) showed better diagnostic accuracy than radial pulse palpation.Trial registration number Netherlands Trial Register No. …”
Get full text

Impact of Motivational Enhanced Adherence Counseling and Point-of-Care Viral Load Monitoring on Viral Load Outcome in Women on Life-Long ART: A Randomized Pilot Study by Mercy T. Mutambanengwe-Jacob, Charles C. Maponga, K. Rivet Amico, Bernard Ngara, Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma, Tariro D. Chawana, Teacler Nematadzira, Justice F. Gumbo, Tendayi Goverayi, Petronella Matibe, Bernadette V. Malunda, Jim Aizire, Taha E. Taha, Mary G. Fowler, Lynda Stranix-Chibanda

“…More intervention women completed all scheduled sessions by month 6. Control group women were more likely to be virally suppressed at both timepoints. …”
Get full text

Effect Of Magnesium Perchlorate Content on the Mechanical, Thermal Stability, and Dielectric Properties of Plasticized PMMA/PVC-g-PMMA Electrolytes by Nguyen Thi Kim Dung, Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, Do Quang Tham, Nguyen Thuy Chinh, Man Minh Tan, Tran Thi Mai, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Do Minh Thanh, Nguyen Quang Tung, Thai Hoang

“…Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and mapping technique revealed the regular distributions of all atomic elements such as Cl, Mg, O, and C in the doped GPBEs. …”
Get full text

Elevated miR-221-3p inhibits epithelial–mesenchymal transition and biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer via targeting KPNA2: an evidence-based and knowledge-guided strategy by Dingchao Li, Jingang Jian, Manhong Shi, Zihao Chen, Anguo Zhao, Xuedong Wei, Yuhua Huang, Yalan Chen, Jianquan Hou, Yuxin Lin

“…KPNA2 was identified as a key target of miR-221-3p and it was over-expressed in all the PCa cells and human PCa tissues. Moreover, elevated miR-221-3p inhibited the proliferation, migration, invasion, and EMT of PCa cells in vitro via directly and negatively mediating KPNA2 expression. …”
Get full text

Selective solvothermal extraction of tetrabromobisphenol A to promote plastic recycling by Paavo Auvinen, Ville H. Nissinen, Erno Karjalainen, Kirsi Korpijärvi, Eerika Olkkonen, Krista Grönlund, Ilkka Rytöluoto, Lauri Kuutti, Mika Suvanto, Janne Jänis, Jarkko J. Saarinen

“…Yet, larger plastic particle size hindered the extraction efficiency. 1H NMR and size exclusion chromatography confirmed that the HIPS matrix was left unaffected after all the studied extractions. Additionally, DIP-MS was found to be a valuable characterization method for assessing the removal and decomposition of various additives from solid plastic samples with minimal sample preparation. …”
Get full text

Inhibition of anti-tumour reactivity of immune cells in the salivary gland cancer: A proteomic approach by Rajdeep Chakraborty, Charbel Darido, Aidan Tay, Thiri Zaw, Shoba Ranganathan, Fei Liu, Giuseppe Palmisano

“…We performed SWATH, proteome profilers, gene ontology biological function, functional annotation clustering and protein interaction network analysis of all cancer samples in the co-culture models. Results: Analysis of the acquired data showed that the overexpressed proteins in the OSCC cells and participated more in metabolic process, while in the salivary gland cancer cells, overexpressed proteins participated more in immune processes, immune checkpoint pathway. …”
Get full text

,,Cura animarum" of the Preachers Order in the Background of the Medieval Monkhoods Soul Salvation Development by Slawomir Zonenberg

“…The document permitted the Dominicans the pastoral activity in all dioceses without the duty of requesting the bishops for the permission, which had been practiced formerly. …”
Get full text

Effect of bromelain on ischemia-reperfusion injury in the torsion model created in polycystic and normal ovarian tissues by Sevgi Ulusoy Tangul, Taylan Onat, Demet Aydoğan Kirmizi, Zuleyha Doganyigit, Emin Kaymak, Aslı Oflamaz, Atilla Şenayli, Salih Somuncu

“…Afterward, a torsion-detorsion model was used for all rats. The rats were divided into six groups: the polycystic ovary sham-operated group (P-S), the normal ovary sham-operated group (N-S), the polycystic ovary ischemia/reperfusion group (P-IR), the normal ovary ischemia/reperfusion group (N-IR), the polycystic ovary ischemia/reperfusion group treated with bromelain (P-IRB), and the normal ovary ischemia/reperfusion group treated with bromelain (N-IRB). …”
Get full text

Hubungan Indeks Massa Tubuh dengan Derajat Kerusakan Sendi pada Pasien Osteoartritis Lutut di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Endang Mutiwara, Najirman ., Afriwardi .

“…</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> </em><em> knee osteoarthritis, BMI, degree of joint damage</em></p></div><em><br clear="all" /> </em>…”
Get full text

First Case of Respiratory Infection in Rabbits Caused by <i>Alcaligenes faecalis</i> in Romania by Vlad Iorgoni, Ionica Iancu, Ionela Popa, Alexandru Gligor, Gabriel Orghici, Bogdan Sicoe, Corina Badea, Cristian Dreghiciu, Călin Pop, Timea Bochiș, Janos Degi, Luminita Costinar, Corina Pascu, Viorel Herman

“…The isolated strain of <i>A. faecalis</i> demonstrated resistance to all tested antibiotics, underscoring the challenges associated with managing infections caused by this pathogen. …”
Get full text

The role of the Global Observatory in addressing Gender Based Violence in Sport+ by Hayley Truskewycz, Lombe Mwambwa

“… Introduction: Gender-based violence, including violence against women and girls, in all their diversity, is a pervasive human rights abuse and a public health crisis of epidemic proportions that has garnered considerable attention in political dialogues and within international institutions. …”
Get full text

Impact of Edible Insect Polysaccharides on Mouse Gut Microbiota: A Study on White-Spotted Flower Chafer Larva (<i>Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis</i>) and Silkworm Pupa (<i>Bombyx... by Joon-Ha Lee, Hyojung Son, Sathiyamoorthy Subramaniyam, Hyun-Jung Lim, Sohyun Park, Ra-Yeong Choi, In-Woo Kim, Minchul Seo, Hae-Yong Kweon, Yongsoon Kim, Seong-Wan Kim, Jong-Soon Choi, Younhee Shin

“…In total, 567 genera and 470 species were observed, and among these, 15 bacterial genera were differentially abundant in all three groups. These results show that among the two insects, <i>Bombyx mori</i> pupa polysaccharides have a greater ability to regulate beneficial probiotics and next-generation probiotics. …”
Get full text

Wetland degradation monitoring using multi-temporal remote sensing data and watershed land degradation index by I. Ridwan, S. Kadir, N. Nurlina

“…(c) land degradation index is readily transferable and applicable to other study areas due to the fact that all of its land degradation indices can be quickly extracted from remotely sensed imagery. …”
Get full text

Expanded screening for Fabry disease in patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis: a multicenter Italian experience by Yuri Battaglia, Federica Baciga, Meilad Shakkour, Savio Russo, Giulia Carnicella, Michela Erlati, Gemma Sartori, Giulia Tronconi, Renzo Mignani, Federico Pieruzzi, Paolo Colomba, Laura Scichilone, Michele Andreucci, Concetto Sessa, Giovanni Duro

“…Genetic testing was also performed in all females and males with low α-Gal A activity. …”
Get full text