Scoping review and interpretation of myofascial pain/fibromyalgia syndrome: An attempt to assemble a medical puzzle. by Shiloh Plaut

“…Fascia can adapt to various states by reversibly changing biomechanical and physical properties. Trigger points, tension, and pain are a hallmark of MPS. …”
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Disaster-inducing mechanism of the movement of high-position combination cantilever plate structures in non-uniform and extra-thick coal seam mining by ZHU Weibing, GUO Chunlei, LUO Xun, CHAI Faying, XIE Jianlin, CHAI Yi

“…To reveal the mechanism behind the occurrence of large-energy events in the roof during the mining of extra-thick coal seams at a deep mine in Gansu Province, numerical simulation, physical simulation, borehole detection, and internal rock movement monitoring were used to investigate the roof breaking structure and disaster-inducing mechanism in the mining of non-uniform and extra-thick coal seams. …”
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Utilizing Partial Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (P-NOMA) in Drone-Enabled Internet-of-Things Wireless Networks by Hazim Shakhatreh, Sharief Abdel-Razeq, Ala Al-Fuqaha

“…As a result, the multiple access techniques and the physical layer for wireless communication systems have been rethought and redesigned. …”
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Five-Year Follow-Up of a Slowly Resorbable Biosynthetic P4HB Mesh (Phasix) in VHWG Grade 3 Incisional Hernia Repair by L. M. Van den Dop, MD, M. M. J. Van Rooijen, MD, PhD, T. Tollens, MD, L. N. Jørgensen, MD, PhD, T. S. De Vries-Reilingh, MD, PhD, G. Piessen, MD, PhD, F. Köckerling, MD, PhD, M. Miserez, MD, PhD, M. Dean, MD, F. Berrevoet, MD, PhD, B. Dousset, MD, PhD, H. L. Van Westreenen, MD, PhD, F. Gossetti, MD, PhD, G. W. M. Tetteroo, MD, PhD, A. Koch, MD, PhD, M. F. Boomsma, MD, PhD, J. F. Lange, MD, PhD, J. Jeekel, MD, PhD

“…Patients with VHWG grade 3 incisional midline hernia, who participated in the Phasix trial (Clinilcaltrials.gov: NCT02720042) were included by means of physical examination and computed tomography (CT). …”
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Additive interaction of conjoint tobacco smoking and heavy drinking on hypertension prevalence in rural Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study by Paineto Masengere, Nynke Halbesma, Rawlance Ndejjo, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Fred Nuwaha, Hilde Bastiaens, Geofrey Musinguzi

“…The behavioural risk factors, such as unhealthy diet, tobacco use, physical inactivity, and heavy drinking, contribute to hypertension development and complications. …”
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Evaluation of Freshness of Farmed Two-Year-Old Acipenser persicus during Storage in Ice by Mina Seifzadeh, Ali Raoufi

“…So, the present study aimed to investigate the freshness of two-year-old farmed A. persicus by chemical, microbial, sensory, and physical experiments, and determine its shelf life during ice storage. 20 fish samples were maintained in chilled seawater tanks for 12 days. …”
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Digital interventions for self-management of prediabetes: A scoping review. by Melanie Stowell, Rosie Dobson, Katie Garner, Mirza Baig, Norma Nehren, Robyn Whittaker

“…Most efficacy studies reported significant changes in at least one primary and/or secondary outcome, including participants' glycaemic control, weight loss and/or physical activity levels. About one-third of studies reported mixed outcomes or early significant outcomes that were not sustained at long-term follow-up. …”
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Providing appropriate health and social care for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment in the criminal justice system of England and Wales: a thematic analysis of priso... by Adam O’Neill, Leanne Heathcote, Laura Archer-Power, Stuart Ware, Jenny Shaw, Jane Senior, Katrina Forsyth

“…Results From the data, six key themes emerged: (I) ethical concerns around trial, sentencing and detainment for people with dementia/MCI; (II) An unforgiving prison system, providing physical and social environments incompatible with supporting individuals with dementia/MCI; (III) An unprepared workforce requiring training in dementia/MCI. …”
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Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Multi-Institutional Prospective Outcomes Study by Michael B. Gehring, MD, Brandon Wolfe, BA, Riley Kahan, BS, Stephanie D. Malliaris, MD, Kia M. Washington, MD, Matthew D. Folchert, MD, Kyros Ipaktchi, MD, Mark A. Greyson, MD, Alexander Lauder, MD, Matthew L. Iorio, MD

“…Short Form Survey components of physical component score and mental component score at final follow-up were 55.95 and 48.74, respectively. …”
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Assessment of ChatGPT-generated medical Arabic responses for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. by Saleh A Alqahtani, Reem S AlAhmed, Waleed S AlOmaim, Saad Alghamdi, Waleed Al-Hamoudi, Khalid Ibrahim Bzeizi, Ali Albenmousa, Alessio Aghemo, Nicola Pugliese, Cesare Hassan, Faisal A Abaalkhail

“…The questions were grouped into 3 domains: (1) Specialist referral, (2) Lifestyle, and (3) Physical activity.<h4>Results</h4>Accuracy mean score was 4.9 ± 0.94 on a 6-point Likert scale corresponding to "Nearly all correct." …”
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Changes in quality of life 5 years after sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective cohort study by Karl Ove Hufthammer, Tone Merete Norekvål, Grethe S Tell, Ronette L Kolotkin, Tone Nygaard Flølo, Anny Aasprang, Villy Våge, John Roger Andersen

“…The Obesity-Related Problem (OP) scale was used to measure obesity-specific health-related QOL (HRQOL). Physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) composite summary scores of the Short Form 36 Health Survey were used to capture generic HRQOL and Cantril Ladder was used to assess overall QOL.Results All HRQOL/overall QOL measures significantly improved at 1 year, followed by modest decline from 1 to 5 years after surgery. …”
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Geopedology as base information to forest suitability zoning in a catchment of norwestern patagonia, argentina by Maria Cristina Frugoni, Romina González Musso, Gabriel Falbo, Dolores Zapiola

“…With this basic information, attribute tables were constructed considering landscape and soil properties. Regarding soils, physical fertility properties were considered, since these are the most correlated ones with Pinus ponderosa (pino ponderosa) growth, the main species used in afforestation in Patagonia. …”
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Sindrom Makan Malam, Konsumsi Ultra-processed Foods, dan Aktivitas Fisik sebagai Faktor Risiko Gizi Lebih pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan UPN “Veteran” Jakarta by Raishi Amatullah Hanifa, Firlia Ayu Arini, Utami Wahyuningsih

“…Data yang dikumpulkan melalui pengukuran antropometri, Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), dan International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Analisis data secara bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-square. …”
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High concentrations of polyethylene microplastics restrain the growth of Cinnamomum camphora seedling by reducing soil water holding capacity by Run Yang, Jinping Wang, Huanying Fang, Jinwen Xia, Guomin Huang, Rongzhen Huang, Hong Zhang, Liqin Zhu, Lichao Zhang, Jihong Yuan

“…Similarly, the concentration of PE-MPs in soils not larger than 0.5 % showed little effect on soil physical properties, while the 1 % and 2 % MP accumulations decreased the soil capillary porosity by 8.9 % and 22.2 % (p < 0.05), respectively, thereby reducing the soil water content by 29.8 % (p < 0.05) and 34.1 % (p < 0.05) accordingly. …”
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Correlations between caregiver competence, burden and health-related quality of life among Chinese family caregivers of elderly adults with disabilities: a cross-sectional study us... by Yan Shi, Shuzhen Niu, Silian Ding, Songqi Wu, Jiajia Ma

“…Caregiver competence was assessed using the Family Caregiver Task Inventory, and caregiver burden was assessed with the Zarit Burden Interview.Results Caregivers of moderately and severely disabled elderly adults showed poorer scores in Physical Component Summary (F=20.463, p&lt;0.05) and Mental Component Summary (F=17.062, p&lt;0.05) compared with caregivers of older adults with mild disabilities. …”
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Comparative efficacy of acupuncture therapies in premature ovarian failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yonghang Yi, Fengjun Ma, Yang Jiao, Rongqi Zhang, Yunhao Yi, Yuxia Ma

“…Objectives: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is becoming more common and has a major negative impact on women's mental and physical well-being. The use of acupuncture therapies to treat POF has gained popularity. …”
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The PainSMART project: Protocol for a research program on effectiveness, mechanisms of effect and patient-practitioner experiences of the PainSMART-strategy as an adjunct to usual... by Richard Thompson, Maria Fors, Ann-Sofi Kammerlind, Pia Tingström, Allan Abbott, Kajsa Johansson

“…Secondary outcomes include similar measurements for MSKP illness perception, reassurance of benign nature, pain coping, physical activity, analgesic medication use, sick leave, healthcare use and direct healthcare costs. …”
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Satisfied with the worst health outcomes or unsatisfied with the best: explaining the divergence between good patient-reported outcomes and low satisfaction and vice versa among kn... by Lukas Schöner, Viktoria Steinbeck, Reinhard Busse, Carlos J. Marques

“…A closer evaluation at which physical impairment level surgery is beneficial could help to improve the care of Satisfied Non-Achievers.…”
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Estimation of peak current as a basis for sustainable watershed conservation using the number-curve land conservation by Naharuddin ., Rukmi ., S.D. Massiri, B. Toknok, Akhbar ., I.N. Korja

“…This method was developed by the United States Soil Conservation Service in 1972 and applied in this study with due consideration for several variables, including (a) land use classification and intensity for settlements, rice fields, plantations, rivers, etc., (b) basic physical conditions of the area such as rainfall and hydrology, as well as (c) classes of soil hydrology significantly influencing carbon-nitrogen value.FINDINGS: The result showed that carbón-nitrogen values for all types of land use or cover were in normal conditions from 5 to 25 years. …”
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Recovery of coral cover at Lizard island Australia 6 years post-disturbance by Gabriel Dax Anderson

“…Between the concentrated patches of physical damage from the cyclones and the uniform impact of the bleaching events, these reefs were devastated, with none of the eight study sites harboring more than 20% live coral cover by May of 2017. …”
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