Lower Limb Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Programs Are Effective in Improving Sprint Speed, Jumping, Agility and Balance: an Umbrella Review by Loïc Bel, Nicolas Mathieu, Vincent Ducrest, Mario Bizzini

“…The authors hypothesized that injury prevention programs can improve certain sports performance criteria. # Study Design Umbrella systematic review # Methods Systematic reviews published in French, German, or English between January 1990 and January 2020 were identified in five databases. …”
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The Safety of Ondansetron and Chlorpromazine for Hyperemesis Gravidarum in First Trimester Pregnancy by Şafak Özdemirci, Funda Akpınar, Melek Bilge, Funda Özdemirci, Saynur Yılmaz, Deniz Esinler, İnci Kahyaoğlu

“… OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pregnancy outcome of women with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) who were treated with either ondansetron or chlorpromazine. STUDY DESIGN: This retrospective study included 185 women who were hospitalized in the first trimester for treatment of NVP and treated with either ondansetron or chlorpromazine between January 2006 and March 2011 at Simav Government Hospital. …”
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Analysis of determinant factors with the severity of COVID-19 in pregnancy by Yanti Linda, Sekarini Ni Nyoman Ayu Desy, Susanti Dwi

“…The purpose of this study was to ascertain the association between the severity of COVID-19 in pregnant women and variables such age, gestational age, blood type, immunization status, and comorbidities. 40 pregnant women having a COVID-19 diagnosis between 2021 and 2023 were sampled for a correlational study design at a Lampung hospital. The Pearson correlation test was utilized for data analysis. …”
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The role of workplace safety and personal contribution in sustaining work ability: A pilot study among Italian preschool teachers by Gloria GUIDETTI, Sara VIOTTI, Ilaria SOTTIMANO, Giulia BACCI, Daniela CONVERSO

“…Methods: A longitudinal study design was utilized. The study was conducted on preschool teachers employed in the public Educational Services of a medium-sized city in Piedmont (a region in North- West Italy). …”
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Performance on a Motor Control Test in an Asymptomatic Adolescent Population by Kari Lindegren, Kristin Bastian, Christopher Kovacs, Robyn McHugh, Catherine Quatman-Yates, Mark Paterno

“… # Purpose To examine performance on the SDLLT in healthy adolescents ages 13 to 18 years and describe influences of gender, age, body mass index, and participation in sport. # Study Design Cross-Sectional Study # Methods Four licensed physical therapists administered the SDLLT with a Stabilizer pressure biofeedback cuff and inclinometer in 90 adolescents without low back pain (females = 41, males = 49) from three schools in a mid-western metropolitan area. …”
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Clinically Significant Minor Blood Group Antigens amongst North Indian Donor Population by Divjot Singh Lamba, Ravneet Kaur, Sabita Basu

“…These differences in blood group antigen distribution are important due to their influence on the clinical practice of transfusion medicine. Study Design and Methods. This is a prospective study, involving 1000 healthy regular repeat voluntary blood donors associated with the department. …”
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Girls leading the conversation: harnessing the potential of podcasting for informal and project-based learning by Marc T. Sager, Saki Milton, Candace Walkington

“…Utilizing a single case study design, the researchers investigated how PBL facilitates engagement and understanding of STEM concepts through podcasting activities. …”
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The Lollipop with Lemon Aroma May Be Promising in Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy by Ismail Biyik, Fatih Keskin

“… OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of lemon-flavored lollipop on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN: This prospective case-control study included 67 first trimester pregnant women. …”
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Conditions Affecting the Performance of Peripheral Vein Cannulation during Hospital Placement: A Case Study by Monika Ravik, Anton Havnes, Ida Torunn Bjørk

“…A qualitative and descriptive case study design with two students in Norway practicing PVC during their clinical placement was conducted. …”
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Primary Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Melanoma in the Lower Thoracic Spine by Kathrin Hering, Anke Bresch, Donald Lobsien, Wolf Mueller, Rolf-Dieter Kortmann, Clemens Seidel

“…Demonstrating an unusual, extremely rare case of melanoma manifestation. Study Design. Case report. Methods. We report a case of a 57-year-old female suffering from increasing lower extremity pain, left-sided paresis, and paraesthesia due to spinal cord compression caused by PIEM in the lower thoracic spine. …”
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Use of Vaginal Packing in the Management of Lower Uterine Segment Atony by Ihsan Bagli, Selami Erdem

“…We also set out to determine the incidence of lower uterine segment atony. STUDY DESIGN: This is a retrospective study involving 967 births out of 25 000 deliveries in one institution in the year 2018. …”
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Physical Therapy Utilization Prior to Biceps Tenodesis or Tenotomy for Biceps Tendinopathy by Amy McDevitt, Joshua Cleland, Paisley Hiefield, Jonathan Bravman, Suzanne Snodgrass

“… # Methods A retrospective observational cohort study design was used to analyze medical records and report on patient visits, procedure codes based on active or passive interventions, and themes of interventions utilized by PT…”
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Effects of Zoledronic Acid on Physiologic Bone Remodeling of Condylar Part of TMJ: A Radiologic and Histomorphometric Examination in Rabbits by Ufuk Tatli, Yakup Üstün, Mehmet Kürkçü, Mehmet Emre Benlidayı

“…The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effects of systemically administered zoledronic acid (ZA) on the physiological bone remodeling and the microarchitectural parameters of the condylar part of TMJ in a rabbit model. Study Design. Thirty skeletally mature male New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into two groups. …”
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The effects of COVID-19 home confinement on the psychological well-being of the Moroccan population: Regular versus irregular dynamics. by Hicham KHABBACHE, Laila EL ALAMI, Khalid OUAZIZI, Driss AIT ALI, Hanane EL GHOUAT, Mohamed MAKKAOUI, Mimoun SAIDI, Abdelilah EL MENIARI, Kawtar KHABBACHE, Eman SHENOUDA, Radouane MRABET, Abdelhalim CHERQUI, Murat YILDIRIM, Francesco CHIRICO, Gabriella NUCERA, Lukasz SZARPAK, Nicola Luigi BRAGAZZI

“…Design: A cross-sectional study design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted online, with participants residing in Morocco. …”
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Validity, Reliability, and Efficiency of a Standard Goniometer, Medical Inclinometer, and Builder’s Inclinometer by June Hanks, Betsy Myers

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity, reliability and time required to assess ROM using a standard goniometer (SG), medical inclinometer (MI), and builder’s digital inclinometer (BI). # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Fifty participants with no current shoulder, elbow, or forearm pain limiting movement were assessed by a single tester. …”
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Effect of Two Different Ultrafast Curing Exposure Durations on the Surface Hardness of Bulk Fill Composite - An In-Vitro Study by Shekar Shobana, Anandavelu Sujareetha, Sundaresan Balagopal, Sarath Kumar, Sriganesh Angusamy, Sebatni Anisha

“…Aim: The aim of the present study is to assess the microhardness of resin-based composites (RBCs) cured with ultrafast curing mode at two different exposure durations. Study Design: This is an experimental in-vitro study. …”
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Can Sensory- and Attachment-Informed Approaches Modify the Perception of Pain? An Experimental Study by Pamela Joy Meredith, Nicole Emma Andrews, Jessica Thackeray, Sophie Bowen, Cory Poll, Jenny Strong

“…An independent measures experimental study design was used with a convenience sample of 272 pain-free adults. …”
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Investigation of the Incidence of Coital Incontinence in Incontinent Women by Omer Demir, Cihan Comba

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the frequency of coital incontinence and its association with incontinence types. Study Design: All sexually active women with urinary incontinence (diagnosed as self-reported) attending the out-patient gynecology clinic of a regional state hospital were interviewed consecutively between September 2017 and September 2018 about their experience with regards to coital incontinence. …”
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Implication of diabetes mellitus in telomere length and alteration in some age related cell senescence markers of aged men in Kurdistan region-Iraq by Kaniaw Rafat Khafar, Dr. Esmail S Kakey

“…For this cause, this current investigation was designed to study and compare of some oxidative and molecular markers in healthy aged and diabetic aged men older adults. The study design was the setting of a medium private laboratory with participants being common people, which was classified into three groups according to age and health complication, control young, healthy aged, and diabetic aged groups. …”
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The Effect of Variations in Knee and Hip Angles on Electromyographic Activity of the Hamstrings and Related Muscles During the Nordic Hamstring Exercise by Taspol Keerasomboon, Toshiaki Soga, Norikazu Hirose

“… # Purpose This study investigated the effect of variations in knee and hip angles during the isometric performance of the NHE on electromyographic activity of the hamstring muscles. # Study design Crossover study # Methods Thirteen male volunteers performed isometric contractions during the NHE with the knee (30°, 50°, 60°) and the hip (0°, 30°, and 45°) in various angles of flexion on a leg support platform which was inclined at 30°. …”
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