Video-feedback intervention for promoting social engagement in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities by Rosario Montirosso, Serena Micheletti, Camilla Pisoni, Eleonora Mascheroni, Elisa Scarano, Elisa Scarano, Cecilia Naboni, Elisa Rosa, Annalisa Castagna, Margherita Bonino, Elisa Fazzi, Elisa Fazzi, Simona Orcesi, Simona Orcesi

“…., the Face-to-Face Still-Face, [FFSF]) paradigm.MethodsA single-cohort design with pre-(T0) and post-(T1) intervention assessment was used to evaluate 37 mother–child dyads from three units in Northern Italy. The children, aged between 6 and 24 months, had a diagnosis of ND, including psychomotor delay (n = 26) and cerebral palsy (n = 5). …”
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Impact of diabetes remission or progression on the incidence of cardiovascular disease in Japan: historical cohort study using a nationwide claims database by Chihiro Shimayama, Kazuya Fujihara, Laymon Khin, Hiroki Takizawa, Chika Horikawa, Takaaki Sato, Masaru Kitazawa, Yasuhiro Matsubayashi, Takaho Yamada, Hirohito Sone

“…Methods This retrospective cohort study included 299,967 individuals aged 20–72 years who underwent multiple checkups between 2008 and 2020 and completed ≥ 3 years of follow-up. …”
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Effectiveness of school-based active breaks on classroom behavior, executive functions and physical fitness in children and adolescent: a systematic review by Tomás Reyes-Amigo, Gabriel Salinas-Gallardo, Edgardo Mendoza, Camilo Ovalle-Fernández, Jessica Ibarra-Mora, Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez, Hernaldo Carrasco-Beltrán, Jacqueline Páez-Herrera, Juan Hurtado-Almonácid, Rodrigo Yañez-Sepúlveda, Rafael Zapata-Lamana, Rafael Zapata-Lamana, Felipe Sepúlveda-Figueroa, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia, Jorge Mota

“…Studies published between January 2010 and August 31, 2023, including participants aged 5 to 18, were included. Interventions involving active breaks and outcomes related to classroom behavior, executive functions, and physical fitness were considered.ResultsInitially, 145 studies were identified, with 22 duplicates excluded. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Lutai Danshen Baishao granules for treating female melasma: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Meiyu Lyu, Yi Yang, Jinlian Liu, Wenting Fei, Min Fu, Yunting Hong, Hongguo Rong, Chun Wang, Linyuan Wang, Jianjun Zhang

“…Results: Participants in both groups were aged 52–63 years, with no significant differences. …”
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Dyslipidemia Impacts Cardiometabolic Health and CVD Risk in a Relatively Young Otherwise Healthy Population by Jillian M. Lang, Elena S. Shostak, William K. Quinn, Valerie D. Chervinskaya, Elisa Fioraso, Everett Smith, Christopher J. Kotarsky, Justin A. DeBlauw, Jennifer L. Lloyd, Stephen J. Ives

“…Participants were 54 healthy males and females aged 18–60 years. Participants were assessed for anthropometrics, body composition, blood pressure and vascular stiffness indicators, microvascular health, and glucose and lipid levels. …”
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Effectiveness of small-sided games on change of direction speed in youth soccer players: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ioan Neag, Ion Mihaila, Leonard Julien Fleancu, Alexandru Acsinte, Corina Daniela Popescu, Maura Stancu, Vladimir Potop, Gabriel Trandafirescu, Ilie Mihai

“…Inclusion criteria: healthy soccer players aged 6–19, SSG training programs of at least 4 weeks, and a control group. …”
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Preoperative myosteatosis and perioperative serum chloride levels predict 180 day major complications after radical cystectomy by Wassapol Sornthai, Achiraya Teyateeti, Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap, Siros Jitpraphai, Varat Woranisarakul, Kantima Jongjitaree, Katunyou Mahamongkol, Nattaporn Wanvimolkul, Thitipat Hansomwong

“…Multivariate analysis reveals associations between myosteatosis, aging, and anemia. Myosteatosis and perioperative serum chloride levels are significant predictors of major complications after RC for MIBC. …”
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Role of apoptosis genes in aggression revealed using combined analysis of ANDSystem gene networks, expression and genomic data in grey rats with aggressive behavior by A. O. Bragin, O. V. Saik, I. V. Chadaeva, P. S. Demenkov, A. L. Markel, Yu. L. Orlov, E. I.  Rogaev, I. N. Lavrik, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…Alterations in neuronal apoptosis are observed in aging and neuropathologies accompanied by changes in psycho­emo­ tional state (epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, neurotrauma). …”
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Association of quality of life in older patients with breast cancer: a cross-sectional study from China by Xi Chen, Qing Li, Xiang Wang, Lei Ji, Jintao Zhang, Qiao Li, Min Xiao, Shanshan Chen, Pin Zhang, Jiani Wang, Heng Cao, Xiaoyan Qian, Meng Xiu, Zhuoran Li, Yiqun Li, Xiaojuan Zheng

“…Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of life (QoL) of older Chinese patients with breast cancer and to explore further the associations of functions, symptoms, financial burdens and comorbidities with global health/quality of life (gQoL).Design This was a cross-sectional study carried out following the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist.Setting This study was conducted in two hospitals in Beijing from October 2021 to November 2022.Participants Patients with breast cancer aged over 65 years were included in the final analysis, which comprised a total of 481 patients.Primary and secondary outcome measures The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) were used to assess patients’ QoL and comorbidities. …”
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Signs and symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) in clinical practice – the possible involvement of thyroid autoimmunity in genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) by Laura Cucinella, Federica Barbagallo, Mariacristina Erroi, Chiara Procaccianti, Ellis Martini, Lara Tiranini, Giorgia E. Parrotta, Greta Monne, Giulia M. Colombo, Aldo Calogero, Rossella E. Nappi

“…A higher percentage of women with thyroid ADs experienced severe dyspareunia (45 vs. 20.6%, p < .05), severe burning/itching (33.3 vs. 9.1%, p < .05), and severe stress urinary incontinence (17.9 vs. 3.6%, p < 0.05).Conclusions This study suggests that thyroid ADs may contribute to genital aging, with an apparent greater involvement in vaginal signs of atrophy. …”
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Nicotine is associated with smoking dependence and vascular inflammation through cotinine: A mediation analysis by Kumboyono Kumboyono, Indah N. Chomsy, Nadya N. Shalshabilla, Hidayat Sujuti, Arie Srihardyastutie, Cholid T. Tjahjono, Teuku Heriansyah, Titin A. Wihastuti

“…All participants were men aged 20–40 years with no history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia, and were not currently on medication. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV testing in Peru: an interrupted time series analysis from 2014 to 2022 by Robinson A. Yrene-Cubas, Jesus Perez-Castilla, Daniel E. Reynaga-Cottle, Maria José Bringas, David R. Soriano-Moreno, Daniel Fernandez-Guzman, Jose A. Gonzales-Zamora

“…Results We included 211,359 participants aged 15 to 49 years. The proportion of past-year HIV testing in Peru showed a mean decrease of 8.33% (95%CI: -10.73% to -5.93%) after the COVID-19 lockdown (from August-2020) compared to the previous period (before March-2020). …”
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Exploring lifestyle and dietary pattern shifts among Saudi adults during COVID-19 pandemic: insights from a cross-sectional examination by Najlaa M. Al-Mana, Tahani A. Zareef, Fatmah A. Albathi, Hala A. Awney, Farah Baeshen, Renad Abdullah

“…Here, we investigated how the COVID-19 lockdown impacted dietary patterns and eating behaviors in the Saudi population.MethodologyThis cross-sectional study enrolled 427 participants aged 18 years or more, with 258 of them completing the survey. …”
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Protocol of a randomised trial of teriparatide followed by zoledronic acid to reduce fracture risk in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta by Jennifer Walsh, Catriona Keerie, Stuart H Ralston, Christopher J Weir, Muhammad K Javaid, WAYNE LAM, Bente L Langdahl, Jannie D Hald, Patricia Osborne

“…The Treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta with Parathyroid Hormone and Zoledronic Acid trial will determine if therapy with teriparatide (TPTD) followed by zoledronic acid (ZA) can reduce the risk of clinical fractures in OI.Methods and analysis Individuals aged ≥18 years with a clinical diagnosis of OI are eligible to take part. …”
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Healthy dietary patterns and the incidence of chronic kidney disease: results from a prospective cohort study by Yong-Ping Lu, Bin Xia, Xiao-Hua Wang, Qiang-Sheng He, Chang-Bo Qu, Ying-Ying Xie, Tian-Jiao Cui, Si-Qing Wu, Jin-Yu Zhao, Zhi-Hua Zheng, Ting Zhu, Jin-Qiu Yuan, Chun Tang

“…Methods Data from the UK Biobank cohort, which included over 500,000 participants aged 40–69 from diverse regions of England, Wales, and Scotland, were analyzed. …”
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Melatonin supplementation for the treatment of infantile spasms: protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled triple-blind trial by Jing Wang, Tao Xu, Miao Liu, Jian Chen, Guang Yang, Weiwei Feng, Yulin Sun, Xiuyu Shi, Liping Zou

“…This study aims to analyse the therapeutic effect of melatonin supplementation for the treatment of IS.Methods and analysis This is a triple-blinded (trial participant, outcome assessor and the data analyst), prospective, randomised controlled trial to be conducted in the Department of Paediatrics, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China from November 2020. Patients (n=70) aged 3 months to 2 years with IS will be recruited in this study after receiving written consent from their parents or guardians. …”
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Anxiety and Depression and Sleep Problems Among Patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by Katarzyna Anna Dyląg, Wiktoria Wieczorek-Stawińska, Agata Cichoń-Chojnacka, Anna Piaskowska, Katarzyna Jaroszewska, Kornelia Wasiak, Tomasz Jagła, Julia Frączek, Aneta Abram, Adriana Costanzo, Federica Landri, Paulina Dumnicka, Lech Popiołek

“…<b>Methods</b>: The study included 90 children aged 7 to 16 years diagnosed with FASD, who were primarily in foster or adoptive care. …”
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Acute and chronic effects of physical exercise on atherosclerosis, kynurenine pathway, endothelial function and inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease: a clinical tr... by Eliete Bouskela, Gabriela Andrade Paz, Marcus VDS Rangel, Caio Luan Farias, André Luiz Conveniente Soares, Erica Langner, Tatiana Teixeira, Patrícia M L Dutra, Paulo Farinatti, Maria das Graças C Souza, Juliana P Borges

“…We aim to investigate exercise’s acute and chronic effects on carotid intima-media thickness, KP metabolites, inflammatory markers and plasma-soluble adhesion molecules in patients with CAD. Patients with CAD aged 40–70 will undergo exercise training (three times per week for 12 weeks). …”
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The Effect of Iodine Status on the Risk of Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Study in Zhejiang, China by Xiaoming Lou, Xiaofeng Wang, Zhifang Wang, Guangming Mao, Wenming Zhu, Yuanyang Wang, Xuejiao Pan, Zhijian Chen, Zhe Mo

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted in the general population aged 18 years or older. A total of 2,710 subjects received physical examination, questionnaires, and thyroid ultrasonography. …”
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The clinical frailty scale is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications and the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in elderly patients with trimall... by Qingsong Zhou, Wei Deng, Ming Zhao, Wei Zhou, Duo Chen, Heng Wang, Shengtao Wang, Hongsheng Yang, Yong Yin

“…The objective of this study was to determine the predictive power of the CFS for adverse clinical and radiographic outcomes after surgery in elderly patients with trimalleolar fractures. Method All patients aged 65 and older underwent open reduction and internal fixation for trimalleolar fractures between January 2015 to January 2023 were selected. …”
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