Delivering a Group-Based Quality of Life Intervention to Young Adult Cancer Survivors via a Web Platform: Feasibility Trial by Rina S Fox, Tara K Torres, Terry A Badger, Emmanuel Katsanis, DerShung Yang, Stacy D Sanford, David E Victorson, Betina Yanez, Frank J Penedo, Michael H Antoni, Laura B Oswald

“…Qualitative feedback identified needed revisions to the aesthetics (eg, images), content (eg, session titles), function (eg, clarity of functionality), and structure (eg, expandable sections), which were implemented. …”
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Research progress on masticatory function assessment tools and influencing factors in patients after mandibular reconstruction by ZHANG Yue, GU Fen, WANG Yueping, YANG Wenyu, ZHAO Xiaomei

“…This paper reviews the scope and limitations of existing assessment tools for masticatory function in patients after mandibular reconstruction and systematically analyzes the key factors affecting postoperative masticatory function, aiming to promote a shift in clinical practice from "structural reconstruction" to a "function-perception collaborative rehabilitation" approach, and to provide a theoretical framework for constructing evidence-based, personalized masticatory rehabilitation programs.…”
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In-silico analysis of nsSNPs in BCL-2 family proteins: Implications for colorectal cancer pathogenesis and therapeutics by Amanda Shen-Yee Kong, Yong Chiang Tan, Hin-Yee Thew, Kok-Song Lai, Swee-Hua Erin Lim, Sathiya Maran, Hwei-San Loh

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The PE/PPE family proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: evolution, function, and prospects for tuberculosis control by Zhijing Zhang, Zhijing Zhang, Le Dong, Xin Li, Taibing Deng, Qinglan Wang

“…This review synthesizes advances in understanding the evolutionary expansion, structural diversity, and functional versatility of PE/PPE proteins, emphasizing their co-evolution with type VII secretion systems (T7SS). …”
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Patients´ experiences of an exercise intervention in primary care following robot-assisted radical cystectomy due to bladder cancer: a qualitative study by Patrik Karlsson, Malin Nygren-Bonnier, Simon Torikka, Andrea Porserud, Lars Henningsohn, Christina B. Olsson, Elisabeth Rydwik, Maria Hagströmer

“…Methods A qualitative study was conducted involving 20 patients from the intervention group of the CanMoRe-trial who were interviewed individually between October 2020 and March 2023 using a semi-structured interview guide. …”
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Implementation strategies: lessons learned during an e-learning intervention to improve dietary behaviors and feeding practices in early childhood education and care by Henrik Lian, Nina Cecilie Øverby, Frøydis Nordgård Vik, Anine Christine Medin, Natalie Garzon Osorio, Christine Helle, Tormod Bjørkkjær, Penelope Love, Harry Rutter, Mary Elizabeth Barker, Elisabet Rudjord Hillesund, Sissel Heidi Helland

“…Brief (5–7 min minutes), semi-structured phone interviews, covering key points, were conducted with the champions 8 times, evenly distributed over six months. …”
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Integrating personality functioning in brief psychotherapy for substance use disorders: a case study by Rojo Shalom George, Gitanjali Narayanan, Arun Kandasamy

“…Modifications to the routine treatment structure, assessment, formulation and content are suggested with a focus on personality functioning. …”
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Different Phenotypes of Pediatric Asthma Show Distinct Bacterial Functional Profiles and Network Relationships by Marcos Pérez-Losada

“…Former research has shown that airway bacteriomes vary in composition and structure across pediatric asthma phenotypes, but their functional diversity and bacterial interactions have hardly been investigated. …”
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Long term effects of physical activity types on executive functions in school aged children by Ye Tao, Yunong Zhang, Haonan Qian, Ziyi Cao

“…Abstract To investigate the differential effects of three types of structured physical activity interventions (aerobic, coordination, and team sports) on executive functions in school-aged children, and to examine the age- and gender-specific responses to these interventions through a longitudinal study design. …”
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Climate worry: associations with functional impairment, pro-environmental behaviors and perceived need for support by Fabian Lenhard, Lorena Fernández de la Cruz, Tove Wahlund, Erik Andersson, Johan Åhlén, Francesco Fuso Nerini, Haluk Akay, David Mataix-Cols

“…Abstract Background A large proportion of individuals experience functional impairment in everyday life due to climate worry. …”
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A web step-based digital solution's impact on physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning of community-dwelling older adults: A mixed methods randomized and controlled trial by Anabela G. Silva, Ana Isabel Martins, Rosa Andias, Ellen Nery, Telmo Silva, Óscar Ribeiro, Gonçalo Santinha, Nelson P. Rocha

“…Also, at the end of the intervention, a semi-structured individual interview was conducted with participants in the experimental group. …”
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Crosstalk Between H-Type Vascular Endothelial Cells and Macrophages: A Potential Regulator of Bone Homeostasis by Fan J, Xie Y, Liu D, Cui R, Zhang W, Shen M, Cao L

“…Furthermore, the review discusses recent interventions targeting this crosstalk and the challenges that remain. …”
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Air Pollution and Pituitary Adenoma Pathogenesis: Unraveling Environmental Impacts on Neuroendocrine Function and Tumorigenesis by Andre E. Boyke, Simon A. Menaker, Alberto Nunez, Keith L. Black, Vladimir A. Ljubimov

“…Pituitary adenomas, although predominantly benign, can lead to significant clinical complications due to endocrine imbalances and mass effects on adjacent structures. Traditional research has focused on intrinsic factors like genetic mutations and hormonal dysregulation; however, emerging evidence implicates environmental pollutants—particularly urban air contaminants—in pituitary tumorigenesis. …”
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Semaglutide and human reproduction: caution at the intersection of energy balance, ovarian function, and follicular development by E. Scott Sills, Conor Harrity, Howard I. Chu, Jing-Wen Wang, Fan Yang, Samuel H. Wood

“…Abstract Obese or overweight patients considering IVF are generally counselled to reduce weight closer to target BMI (i.e., < 30 kg/m2) by interventions entailing dietary change with a structured exercise program. …”
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The Effect of Eight Weeks Pilates Training on Functional Indicators and Postural Abnormalities in Older Men by Keyvan Hejazi, Mohammad Roki, Aref Makrami Mayvan, Azizeh Toghdori

“…However, the variables of forward head 2.22%, scoliosis 1.02%, kyphosis 4.73%, and lordosis 6.04% significantly decreased after the training intervention. Conclusion: Pilate’s training has been linked to enhanced functional indicators and a reduction in abnormalities. …”
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A review of the effects of different resistance training prescriptions on cognitive function in older adults by ruoyang you

“…RESULTS: High total training volume and medium to high intensity resistance trainingmaybemore effective in enhancing executive function; different resistance training modes, especiallyunstable plane resistance training and high-speed resistance training, are effective inenhancingcognitive function in middle-aged and elderly populations; complex and challengingresistancetraining or cognitive work-intervention resistance training are more positive for cognitiveimprovement in older adults. …”
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Enriched environment improves memory function by promoting synaptic remodeling in vascular dementia rats by Shuang Lin, Chuan-Jie Wang, Peng-Kun Yang, Bing Li, Yi Wu, Ke-Wei Yu

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Impact of cranioplasty on cerebral blood flow perfusion and neurocognitive function in different types of traumatic brain injury by Dayuan Liu, Kangning Wang, Ning Li, Guolong Deng, Hua Zhang, Tingmao Pan, Yunxiang Zhong, Ping Gu, Caicai Zhang, Jigao Feng

“…Methods This study explored the efficacy of cranioplasty in preventing compressive hypoperfusion, venous hypertension, and the irreversible deterioration of neuronal structures. As a holistic approach, cranioplasty not only protects the brain and improves esthetic appearance but also plays a crucial role in enhancing cortical and subcortical functions as well as cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. …”
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Correct/Incorrect Analysis of Responses When Estimating the Cognitive Function of Spontaneous Language in the Elderly by Toshiharu Igarashi, Katsuya Iijima, Kunio Nitta, Yu Chen

“…The participants were 14 older adults (3 males and 11 females) residing in Tokyo and utilizing a day service center. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and participants engaged in semi-structured everyday conversations with both human and AI conversational partners. …”
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Why might fears and worries persist after a pain education–grounded multimodal intervention for chronic back pain? A qualitative study by Rodrigo R. N. Rizzo, Benedict M. Wand, Hayley B. Leake, Edel T. O'Hagan, Adrian C. Traeger, Sylvia M. Gustin, G. Lorimer Moseley, Saurab Sharma, Aidan G. Cashin, Matthew K. Bagg, James H. McAuley, Samantha Bunzli

“…The effect of pain education (PE) on pain intensity and function diminishes after a few months in people with chronic low back pain (CLBP). …”
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