Characterization of Littoral Macrozoobenthos Communities of the Kuybyshev Reservoir in the Area of Kazan by G.S. Tarasov, O.I. Khamitov, L.A. Frolova

“…Zoobenthos samples were characterized by the absence of some orders of insects (Trichoptera, Coleoptera larvae and adults) and Maxillopoda. The abundance and biomass indices of macrozoobenthos in 2014 were lower than the same indices in 2010–2013. …”
Get full text

Correlates of and changes in aerobic physical activity and strength training before and after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: findings from the HEBECO study by Lion Shahab, Abigail Fisher, Phillippa Lally, Aleksandra Herbeć, Dimitra Kale, Verena Schneider

“…Objectives Understanding changes in moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity (MVPA) and muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and their correlates (socio-demographics, health characteristics, living and exercise conditions and pre-pandemic MVPA/MSA) can inform interventions.Design A cross-sectional analysis of retrospective and concurrent data on MVPA/MSA.Setting An online survey in the UK.Participants 2657 adults (weighted n=2442, 53.6% women) participating in the baseline survey (29 April 2020–14 June 2020) of the HEalth BEhaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic (HEBECO) study.Primary and secondary outcome measures Meeting WHO-recommended levels for MVPA/MSA/both (vs meeting neither) during the first lockdown and changes in MVPA/MSA from before to since the COVID-19 pandemic following stratification for pre-pandemic MVPA/MSA.Results A third of adults maintained (30.4%), decreased (36.2%) or increased (33.4%) MVPA. …”
Get full text

Estudio genético en adultos con glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria by Melissa Pilco-Terán, Amir Shabaka, Mónica Furlano, Ana Tato Ribera, Isabel Galán Carrillo, Eduardo Gutiérrez, Roser Torra, Gema Fernández-Juárez

“…The prevalence of genetic FSGS is significant in children and considerable in adults, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments and facilitate genetic counselling. …”
Get full text

Associations of blood-based biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases with mortality, cardio- and cerebrovascular events in persons with chronic coronary syndrome by Valerie Lohner, Laura Perna, Ben Schöttker, Robert Perneczky, Hermann Brenner, Ute Mons

Get full text

Dyskurs podręcznikowy a dyskurs dziecięcy – odmienne postrzeganie rzeczywistości by Aleksandra Szyller

“…Textbooks have become a source of assistance that settled for good into Polish education landscape, a measure without which many adults cannot imagine the school reality. At the same time, the lack of the comprehensive studies on education packs is noticeable. …”
Get full text

Lymphoma of the Urinary Bladder by Anthony Kodzo-Grey Venyo

“…MALT typically affects adults older than 60 years; 75% are female. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is also common and may arise from transformation of MALT. …”
Get full text

Poor fixation stability does not account for motion perception deficits in amblyopia by Kimberly Meier, Simon Warner, Miriam Spering, Deborah Giaschi

“…To probe these mechanisms at a behavioral level, we assessed motion coherence thresholds in adults with amblyopia while measuring fixation stability. …”
Get full text

The Effect of Fatalistic Tendency in Individuals on Attitudes Toward Epilepsy Patients by Öznur Adadioğlu, Ahmet Seven, Metin Yıldız

“…The sample consisted of 479 adults. Data were collected in descriptive information forms, the fatalism tendency scale and the epilepsy attitude scale. …”
Get full text

A Game-Based Virtualized Reality Approach for Simultaneous Rehabilitation of Motor Skill and Confidence by Alasdair G. Thin

“…The study was performed using a nondominant hand motor deficit model in nonambidextrous healthy young adults, whereby dominant and nondominant arms acted as control and intervention conditions, respectively. …”
Get full text

Social Isolation and Aging in Zambia: Examining the Possible Predictors by Christopher Chabila Mapoma, Gift Masaiti

“…Snowball sampling was undertaken to select 690 adults aged 60 and over in communities as well as those living in homes for the aged. …”
Get full text

Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Presenting as Acute Renal Failure by Ashley Rose, Samuel Slone, Eric Padron

“…Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the second most common acute leukemia in adults. It is an aggressive hematologic neoplasm, with a bimodal age distribution typically presenting in childhood and the 6th decade of life (Terwilliger and Abdul-Hay, 2017). …”
Get full text

Education in the Arab Countries. from the Depth of Centuries to Our Days by E. V. Koukhareva

“…The main method of transferring knowledge was home education, imitation of the actions of adults and instructions of the elders. The adoption of Islam, at the time of prophet Mohammad, knowledge was presented in the form of divine revelation - Koran. …”
Get full text

Combining Static and Dynamic Myofascial Dry Cupping Therapy to Improve Local and Regional Symptoms in Individuals with Low Back Pain: A Case Series by Brent Harper, Alana Dudek, Julianne Williamson, Alex Siyufy, Jo Armour Smith

“… # Case Descriptions Three adults from the general population received three ten-minute treatment sessions, 48 hours between each session, of static dry cupping to the low back followed by dynamic myofascial cupping of the quadriceps and hamstring musculature. …”
Get full text

The link between optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis. Literature review by A. Kubiliūtė, R. Liutkevičienė

“…Patients who experience these conditions are usually young adults, therefore early diagnosis and control of the disease may benefit in preserving their neurological function and quality of life. …”
Get full text

Behavioural Assessment of Pediatric Pain by Ronald L Blount, Kristin A Loiselle

“…Recommendations for future research are provided, including using behavioural assessment to focus on children’s coping and adults’ behaviours, as well as pain.…”
Get full text

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis Successfully Treated with Topical Vitamin A Derivative by Manal Alsulami, Bader Alharbi, Yaser Alotaibi, Fadi Alghamdi, Adel Alsantali

“…Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CARP) is a rare dermatosis that typically develops in adolescents and young adults. Clinical characteristics include hyperkeratotic papules that coalesce centrally with a reticulated pattern peripherally on the central and upper trunk, neck, and axilla. …”
Get full text

The future of physiological research: A greater understanding of female master athletes and aging? by Lorcan S. Daly

“…Such analyses would improve our understanding of senescence in women and may inform interventions targeting the promotion of physical function in older adults.…”
Get full text

Living, Caring, Learning – Setting boundaries for the wellbeing of everyone in bleeding disorders care by Harrison Cathy

“…The care team were concerned that he was putting his health at risk and followed protocols for vulnerable adults to try and ensure he was accessing the care he needed. …”
Get full text

A Case of Midgut Volvulus Associated with a Jejunal Diverticulum by Joseph Gutowski, Rachel NeMoyer, Glenn S. Parker

“…Midgut volvulus in adults is a rare entity that may present with intermittent colicky abdominal pain mixed with completely asymptomatic episodes. …”
Get full text

Environmental crises and climate change: Eco-anxiety among young people and the urgent need for a transformative response by Annamaria Lammel

“…Young people are particularly susceptible: 47% of young adults in the US state that it impacts their day-to-day lives. …”
Get full text