Relationship between glenohumeral horizontal abduction angle and scapular internal rotation angle at maximum shoulder external rotation during baseball pitching by Yuki Nomura, PhD, PT, Hajime Toda, PhD, PT, JSPO-AT, Masaki Katayose, PhD, PT, JSPO-AT, Shun Watanabe, MSc, Masahiro Yoshida, PhD, PT, JSPO-AT, Makoto Yoshida, PhD, PT, JSPO-AT, Keizo Yamamoto, PhD

“…This study investigated the relationships between GH horizontal adduction and ST internal rotation angles at MER and between ST internal rotation angles at FC and MER. Methods: We recruited 15 asymptomatic collegiate baseball pitchers and assessed the ST internal rotation angle at FC and MER and GH horizontal adduction angle at MER during pitching using an optical motion tracking system. …”
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Report of joint hypermobility in malignant hyperthermia susceptible patients: Observational study with a case-control descriptive design by Rita CCS. Santos, Larissa FCDMS. Lima, Pâmela V. Andrade, Joilson M. Santos, Leonardo Galleni, Antonio FR. Junior, Lucas S. Souza, Beny Schmidt, Acary SB. Oliveira, José LG. Amaral, Mariz Vainzof, Helga CA. Silva

“…Our objective was to investigate the frequency/characteristics of hypermobility in MH susceptible patients as compared to a control group, aiming the identification of correlations between hypermobility and demographic/clinical findings in MH patients. Methods: We recruited 26 MH patients (MH history, positive in vitro contracture test (IVCT), no muscle weakness, no cores in muscle biopsy) and 23 controls (no MH/myopathy history). …”
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Predictors for recurrence of drug use among males on probation for methamphetamine use in Japan: a one-year follow-up study by Ayumi Takano, Kunihiko Takahashi, Tatsuhiko Anzai, Takashi Usami, Shiori Tsutsumi, Yuka Kanazawa, Yousuke Kumakura, Toshihiko Matsumoto

“…The participants were recruited early in their probation period and participated in telephone-based surveys conducted by mental health center staff. …”
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To be or not to be phosphorylated: understanding the role of Ebola virus nucleoprotein in the dynamic interplay with the transcriptional activator VP30 and the host phosphatase PP2... by Lennart Kämper, Ida Kuhl, Melina Vallbracht, Thomas Hoenen, Uwe Linne, Axel Weber, Petr Chlanda, Michael Kracht, Nadine Biedenkopf

“…The nucleoprotein NP has emerged as a third key player in the regulation of this process by recruiting both the regulatory subunit B56 of PP2A and its substrate VP30 to initiate VP30 dephosphorylation and hence viral transcription. …”
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Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial of integrated eHealth for PrEP and medications for opioid use disorders for women in the criminal legal system. The Athena study by Jaimie P. Meyer, Stacey Brunson, Carolina R. Price, Morgan Mulrain, Julie Nguyen, Frederick L. Altice, Tassos C. Kyriakides, Karen Cropsey, Ellen Eaton

“…In a two parallel-arm randomized controlled trial, we are assessing an innovative eHealth delivery model that integrates PrEP with MOUD and is tailored to meet the specific needs of women involved in the criminal legal system. Methods We will recruit and enroll 250 women involved in the criminal legal system with opioid use disorder across two diverse settings (New Haven, CT and Birmingham, AL). …”
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Abnormal Default-Mode Network Homogeneity in Melancholic and Nonmelancholic Major Depressive Disorder at Rest by Meiqi Yan, Xilong Cui, Feng Liu, Huabing Li, Renzhi Huang, Yanqing Tang, Jindong Chen, Jingping Zhao, Guangrong Xie, Wenbin Guo

“…Thirty-one outpatients with melancholic MDD, thirty-three outpatients with nonmelancholic MDD, and thirty-two age- and gender-matched healthy controls were recruited. All participants were scanned by resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). …”
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Geographic Distribution of HCV Genotypes and Efficacy of Direct-Acting Antivirals in Chronic HCV-Infected Patients in North and Northeast China: A Real-World Multicenter Study by Wencong Li, Jing Liang, Jihong An, Lingdi Liu, Yihui Hou, Lu Li, Wen Zhao, Luyao Cui, Ningning Xue, Zaid Al-Dhamin, Tao Han, Yuemin Nan, Liaoyun Zhang

“…The geographic distribution of HCV genotypes was analyzed in 2162 patients recruited from April 2018 to February 2021. Sustained virologic response rates at 12 (SVR12) or 24 (SVR24) weeks posttreatment and safety were analyzed in 405 patients who completed DAA treatment according to patient baseline characteristics and treatment. …”
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Uncertainty Inspired Early Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening via Contrastive Image-Viewing Paradigm by Ying Zhang, Yaping Huang, Jiansong Qi, Sihui Zhang, Mei Tian, Yi Tian, Fanchao Meng, Lin Guan, Tianyi Chang

“…Besides, by synthesizing two images with the opposite semantic representations and recruiting ASD and TD subjects aged 2-6, we construct a new CI4ASD dataset, which offers a novel contrastive image-viewing paradigm for better diagnosis of ASD in children. …”
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Impact of social media on triggering nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents: a comparative ambulatory assessment study by Andreas Goreis, Dorothy Chang, Diana Klinger, Heidi-Elisabeth Zesch, Bettina Pfeffer, Sofia-Marie Oehlke, Ulrich W. Ebner-Priemer, Laurence Claes, Paul L. Plener, Oswald D. Kothgassner

“…As social media is essential in the daily life of adolescents, gaining a better understanding of the impact of negative online events on NSSI urges and behaviors, distinct from that of real-life events, is warranted. Methods We recruited 25 adolescents with a history of NSSI and 25 healthy controls. …”
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First Report on Association of Hyperuricemia with Type 2 Diabetes in a Vietnamese Population by Tran Quang Binh, Pham Tran Phuong, Nguyen Thanh Chung, Bui Thi Nhung, Do Dinh Tung, Tran Quang Thuyen, Duong Tuan Linh, Bui Thi Thuy Nga, Nguyen Anh Ngoc, Le Danh Tuyen

“…A population-based cross-sectional study recruited 1542 adults aged 50 to 70 years to collect data on socioeconomic status, lifestyle factors, and clinical patterns. …”
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The effect of blue-blocking intraocular lenses on circadian biological rhythm: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (CLOCK-IOL colour study) by Taiji Hasegawa, Kenji Obayashi, Kimie Miyata, Tetsuo Ueda, Norio Kurumatani, Keigo Saeki, Nahoko Ogata, Hiroki Tsujinaka, Mariko Yamashita, Tomo Nishi, Nobuhiro Tone, Naonori Masuda, Yutarou Mizusawa, Masahiro Okamoto, Shinji Maruoka, Masashi Kojima, Toyoaki Matsuura

“…At present, clear intraocular lenses (IOLs) and blue-blocking IOLs are both widely used for cataract surgery; there is currently a lack of randomised controlled trials to determine whether clear or blue-blocking IOLs should be used.Methods and analysis This randomised controlled trial will recruit 1000 cataract patients and randomly allocate them to receive clear IOLs or blue-blocking IOLs in a ratio of 1:1. …”
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Static and dynamic brain functional connectivity patterns in patients with unilateral moderate-to-severe asymptomatic carotid stenosis by Junjun Wang, Junjun Wang, Linfeng Song, Binlin Tian, Li Yang, Xiaoyu Gu, Xu Chen, Lei Gao, Lin Jiang

“…This study aimed to explore differences in static and dynamic intrinsic functional connectivity and temporal dynamics between patients with ACS and those without carotid stenosis.MethodsWe recruited 30 patients with unilateral moderate-to-severe (stenosis ≥ 50%) ACS and 30 demographically-matched healthy controls. …”
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Challenges faced by women oncologists in Africa: a mixed methods study by Doreen Ramogola-Masire, Reshma Jagsi, Matthew Jalink, Verna Vanderpuye, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Miriam Mutebi, Nazik Hammad, Susan Msadabwe, Laura Carson, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Zainab Doleeb, Haimanot Kasahun Alemu, Nesrine Chraiet, Naa Adorkor Aryeetey, Zainab Mohamed, Nazima Jaffer Dharsee, Sitna Mwanzi, Khadija Warfa, Emmanuella Nwachukwu, Edom Seife Woldetsadik, Hirondina Vaz Borges Spencer

“…This study sought to determine the most common and substantial challenges faced by women oncologists in Africa and identify potential solutions.Methods and analysis A panel of 29 women oncologists from 20 African countries was recruited through professional and personal networks. …”
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HIV among Female Sex Workers in Five Cities in Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Baseline Survey to Inform HIV/AIDS Programs by Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Odette Ky-Zerbo, Adama Baguiya, Ashley Grosso, Sara Goodman, Benoît Cesaire Samadoulougou, Marcel Lougue, Nongoba Sawadogo, Yves Traore, Nicolas Barro, Stefan Baral, Seni Kouanda

“…FSWs aged 18 and older were recruited using respondent driven sampling (RDS) in five cities (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Ouahigouya, and Tenkodogo) in Burkina Faso from 2013 to 2014. …”
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Improving the provision of clinical pharmacy services in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study in tertiary health facilities in Tanzania by Fredrick Kalokola, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Ritah F Mutagonda, Hamu J Mlyuka, Wigilya P Mikomangwa, Manase Kilonzi, Wema A Kibanga, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Bertha Mallya, Deogratias Katabalo, Sofia Sanga, John Rwegasha, Rose Magambo, John Mmassy, Sungwa Kabissi, Josephine A Balati, Peter Maduki, Omary Mashiku Minzi, Appolinary A R Kamuhabwa

“…A purposeful sampling technique was used to recruit 97 participants, including 45 pharmacists, 31 medical doctors and 21 nurses across five tertiary healthcare institutions. …”
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Estimating population attributable risk fraction of determinants of pediatric obesity by Maryam Yazdi, Ibrahim Abdollahpour, Mostafa Qorbani, Saba Karimi, Mohammad Esmail Motlagh, Majid Khademian, Roya Kelishadi

“…Population attributable risk fractions (PARFs) were used to estimate the prevalence of obesity if demonstrated modifiable risk factors would be removed. Results Of 14,400 recruited students, data on 12,153 subjects were analyzed in the current study. …”
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COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK: a qualitative study by Jackie A Cassell, Laura J Hughes, Elizabeth Ford, Priyamvada Paudyal, Kavian Kulasabanathan, Jo Armes, Rebecca Sharp, Saliha Majeed-Hajaj, Emily Skinner, Naresh Khapangi Magar, Debbie Isobel Keeling

“…Objective This study aimed to identify the COVID-19 health information needs of older adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK.Study design A qualitative study using semistructured interviews.Setting and participants Indian and Nepalese older adults (≥65 years), their families (≥18 years) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) (≥18 years) engaging with these communities. Participants were recruited between July and December 2020 from Kent, Surrey and Sussex through community organisations.Results 24 participants took part in the study; 13 older adults, 7 family members and 4 HCPs. …”
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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Significant level was considered at P<0.05 Results: Among the 326 children recruited, 205 (42.4%) had experienced respiratory distress. …”
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Acute effect of a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern (MDP) on mood, anxiety and cognition in UK adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression: the MediMood randomised contro... by Emma Stevenson, Amy Jennings, Anne Marie Minihane, Rachel Gillings, Alpar Lazar, M Hornberger, Saber Sami, Latife Esgunoglu, Marrium Liaquat, Adrian Leddy, Jon Brooks, William Penny

“…The current intervention aims to examine whether an MDP, compared with a Western diet (WD), improves mood, cognition and anxiety symptoms, postprandially, at 24-hour and after 5 days in adults with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.Methods and analysis Twenty-five UK adults (aged 18 or over) with mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression and low adherence to an MDP were recruited to a cross-over randomised controlled trial. …”
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Impact of time from blood specimens collection to centrifugation on the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus by Binbin Yin, Yongying Bai, Jinghua Zhang, Yan Zhang, Xia Li, Yue Jin, Xinyi Mou, Kexin Fang, Yan Chen, Yue Cheng, Bo Zhu

“…However, the specific characteristics of the working environment in China and its influence on GDM diagnosis still need to be clarified.Methods Firstly, 15 pregnant women were recruited, and six specimens were collected from each in a fasting state. …”
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