Do Motion Controllers Make Action Video Games Less Sedentary? A Randomized Experiment by Elizabeth J. Lyons, Deborah F. Tate, Dianne S. Ward, Kurt M. Ribisl, J. Michael Bowling, Sriram Kalyanaraman

“…It is possible that motion controllers may also enhance energy expenditure when applied to more sedentary games such as action games. Young adults (N = 100) were randomized to play three games using either motion-based or traditional controllers. …”
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Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL in Diabetes: Contributions to Endocrine Pancreas Viability and Function by Atenea A. Perez-Serna, Daniel Guzman-Llorens, Reinaldo S. Dos Santos, Laura Marroqui

“…Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder whose prevalence increases every year, affecting more than 530 million adults worldwide. Type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), the most common forms of diabetes, are characterized by the loss of functional pancreatic β-cells, mostly due to apoptosis. …”
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Spindle Cell Hemangioma. A Case Report and Literature Review by Andrea González de Godos, María Belén Rodríguez Sanz, Carmen de la Cuesta de la Llave, Pilar Isabel González Márquez, Íñigo López de Cenarruzabeitía, Enrique Pastor Fuente, David Pacheco Sánchez

“…They are usually purplish dermal nodules on the distal extremities of children and young adults, with no sex predilection. A case of a 22-years-old patient who suffered from a subcutaneous nodule, painful on pressure, in the right leg is presented. …”
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Oncological challenges in GFAP-positive anaplastic meningioma: a case report and literature review by Minh Huu Nhat Le, Nghia Minh Tran, Thinh Linh Ho, Ky Vo Pham, Quynh-Nhu Le Vo, Duy T. K. Huynh, Huynh Phuong Thao Do, Phat Tuan Nguyen, Michael J. Diaz, Nhi Huu Hanh Le, Han Hong Huynh, Dang Nguyen, Minh Phuong Tang, Nguyen Quoc Khanh Le

“…Abstract Background Meningiomas are typically found in adults, with an average diagnosis age of 66. However, they can occur in children, presenting unique clinical and immunohistochemical characteristics. …”
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Gut Dysbiosis and Muscle Aging: Searching for Novel Targets against Sarcopenia by Anna Picca, Francesca Fanelli, Riccardo Calvani, Giuseppina Mulè, Vito Pesce, Alex Sisto, Cecilia Pantanelli, Roberto Bernabei, Francesco Landi, Emanuele Marzetti

“…These alterations critically influence host health and have been associated with morbidity and mortality in older adults. “Inflammaging,” an age-related chronic inflammatory process, is a common trait of several conditions, including sarcopenia. …”
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Association between microplastics and the functionalities of human gut microbiome by Bei Gao, Lixia Chen, Lizhi Wu, Shirui Zhang, Sunan Zhao, Zhe Mo, Zhijian Chen, Pengcheng Tu

“…In the present study, concentrations of microplastics in human blood were detected through pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in 39 adults. Five types of microplastics were found in human blood, including polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyamide 66. …”
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Review of the aetiologies of central nervous system infections in Vietnam by Hannah E. Brindle, Hannah E. Brindle, Marc Choisy, Marc Choisy, Robert Christley, Neil French, Michael Griffiths, Pham Quang Thai, H. Rogier van Doorn, H. Rogier van Doorn, Behzad Nadjm, Behzad Nadjm

“…In particular, we focus on the most common pathogens in adults and children including Streptococcus suis which is associated with the consumption of raw pig products, and Japanese encephalitis virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen. …”
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Surgical Orthodontic Treatment of a Patient Affected by Type 1 Myotonic Dystrophy (Steinert Syndrome) by Laura Cacucci, Beatrice Ricci, Maria Moretti, Giulio Gasparini, Sandro Pelo, Cristina Grippaudo

“…Myotonic dystrophy, or Steinert’s disease, is the most common form of muscular dystrophy that occurs in adults. This multisystemic form involves the skeletal muscles but affects also the eye, the endocrine system, the central nervous system, and the cardiac system. …”
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Effects of bFGF on the Modulation of Apoptosis in Gingival Fibroblasts with Different Host Ages by Kotaro Tanimoto, Satoru Ohkuma, Yuki Tanne, Ryo Kunimatsu, Naoto Hirose, Tomomi Mitsuyoshi, Yuki Yoshimi, Shaoching Su, Kazuo Tanne

“…Furthermore, the activity of caspase-3 in cultured GFs from young subjects was significantly higher than that in GFs from adults. It is shown that bFGF significantly enhances the gene expression of type-I collagen in cultured fibroblasts from human gingival tissues. …”
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Isolated oculomotor nerve palsy due to mesencephalic infarction diagnosed by ZOOM DWI by Shangpei Wang, Yajie Cai, Xiaosan Wu, Sunhong Yan, Longsheng Wang

“…If the clinical symptomatology indicates a lesion in the midbrain, of which a high signal intensity was encountered from neurologically healthy older adults, the limited spatial resolution of conventional axial DWI is an enormous disadvantage. …”
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Variations in Community Prevalence and Determinants of Recreational and Utilitarian Walking in Older Age by Elizabeth Procter-Gray, Suzanne G. Leveille, Marian T. Hannan, Jie Cheng, Kevin Kane, Wenjun Li

“…We examined influences of individual and community factors on walking habits in older adults. Methods. We analyzed walking habits among participants of a prospective cohort study of 745 community-dwelling men and women, mainly aged 70 years or older. …”
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Levels and Profile of Tetrodotoxins in Spawning <i>Cephalothrix mokievskii</i> (Palaeonemertea, Nemertea): Assessing the Potential Toxic Pressure on Marine Ecosystems by Grigorii V. Malykin, Peter V. Velansky, Timur Yu. Magarlamov

“…<i>simula</i>, and <i>Cephalothrix mokievskii</i>, representing the <i>C. simula</i> species complex, possess high concentrations of tetrodotoxin (TTX) and its analogues in all developmental stages from eggs to adults. It has recently been suggested that the eggs and larvae of these animals can be a source of tetrodotoxins (TTXs) for other aquatic organisms. …”
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Size-Related Differences in the Thermoregulatory Habits of Free-Ranging Komodo Dragons by Henry J. Harlow, Deni Purwandana, Tim S. Jessop, John A. Phillips

“…In part, differences in thermoregulation could contribute to inducing shifts in predatory strategies from active foraging in small dragons to more sedentary sit-and-wait ambush predators in adults.…”
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Effects of Fast Simple Numerical Calculation Training on Neural Systems by Hikaru Takeuchi, Tomomi Nagase, Yasuyuki Taki, Yuko Sassa, Hiroshi Hashizume, Rui Nouchi, Ryuta Kawashima

“…We investigated the effects of 1-week intensive FSNC training on cognitive function, regional gray matter volume (rGMV), and regional cerebral blood flow at rest (resting rCBF) in healthy young adults. FSNC training was associated with improvements in performance on simple processing speed, speeded executive functioning, and simple and complex arithmetic tasks. …”
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Health and quality of life promotion for old people using bodily practices by Rosé Colom Toldrá, Renata Guimarães Cordone, Bruna de Almeida Arruda, Ana Cristina Fagundes Souto

“…This study aims to analyze the benefits of participating in groups of bodily practices under the perspective of Meir Schneider’s Self-healing technique, developed with adults and the elderly. Groups took part from March to September 2012 in twelve meetings, coordinated by the INTEGRA Laboratory of the Occupational Therapy School at the University of São Paulo. …”
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Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Child with Sickle Cell Hemoglobin D Disease in the Setting of Acute Chest Syndrome by Hazel Villanueva, Sandeepkumar Kuril, Jennifer Krajewski, Aziza Sedrak

“…PE and DVT are known complications of SCD in adults but have not been reported in the literature in children with HbSD. …”
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Digital Interventions for the Rehabilitation of First-Episode Psychosis: An Integrated Perspective by Annarita Vignapiano, Francesco Monaco, Ernesta Panarello, Stefania Landi, Benedetta Di Gruttola, Raffaele Malvone, Vassilis Martiadis, Fabiola Raffone, Alessandra Marenna, Maria Pontillo, Valeria Di Stefano, Martina D’Angelo, Luca Steardo, Giulio Corrivetti

“…Background: The integration of digital health technologies has transformed mental healthcare, particularly for young adults with First-Episode Psychosis (FEP). Digital interventions, such as telepsychiatry and mobile applications, address barriers like social stigma, restricted access to services, and the urgency of timely care. …”
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The Factors Influencing the Sense of Home in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of Residents by M. D. Rijnaard, J. van Hoof, B. M. Janssen, H. Verbeek, W. Pocornie, A. Eijkelenboom, H. C. Beerens, S. L. Molony, E. J. M. Wouters

“…To provide an overview of factors influencing the sense of home of older adults residing in the nursing home. Methods. A systematic review was conducted. …”
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Safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of Ad26.COV2.S co-administered with a quadrivalent standard-dose or high-dose seasonal influenza vaccine: a non-inferiority randomised co... by Gabriela Tapia-Calle, Gloria Aguilar, Nathalie Vaissiere, Carla Truyers, Pedro Ylisastigui, Erik Buntinx, Mathieu Le Gars, Frank Struyf, Gert Scheper, Macaya Douoguih, Javier Ruiz-Guiñazú, Robert Patrizi, Wai Ling, Sanne de Ridder, Marit de Groot, Maria Grazia Pau, Gerald Weidinger, Srividya Pradeep, Nadine Salisch, Sophie Cambre

“…Methods: This non-inferiority, Phase 3, randomised, double-blind study enrolled 859 healthy adults and was conducted between 02 November 2021 and 28 November 2022. …”
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Computational Phenotyping of Obstructive Airway Diseases: A Systematic Review by Bashir MBA, Milani GP, De Cosmi V, Mazzocchi A, Zhang G, Basna R, Hedman L, Lindberg A, Ekerljung L, Axelsson M, Vanfleteren LEGW, Rönmark E, Backman H, Kankaanranta H, Nwaru BI

“…Among asthma studies, 31 focused on adults and 9 on children, with phenotypes related to atopy, age at onset, and disease severity. …”
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