Predictors of pain reduction following manual therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a protocol for a prospective observational study by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Deborah Falla, Giacomo Asquini, Andrea Edoardo Bianchi, Giulia Borromeo, Matteo Locatelli

“…Patients will be treated with four weekly sessions of manual therapy applied to craniomandibular structures. An array of predictors has been chosen based on previous research on prognostic factors for TMD and altered pain modulation in musculoskeletal disorders. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of employees and healthcare professionals on a multidisciplinary program for the secondary prevention of low back pain by Lisa Bernaers, Tine Marieke Willems, Gia Hien Lam, Morgane Mahy, Dorina Rusu, Christophe Demoulin, Dominique Van de Velde, Lutgart Braeckman

“…Consistency in staffing, structured follow-up, and systematic prescreening are key areas for improvement. …”
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Conformational Propensities of a DNA Hairpin with a Stem Sequence from the c-MYC Promoter by Arees Garabet, Iztok Prislan, Nataša Poklar Ulrih, James W. Wells, Tigran V. Chalikian

“…G-quadruplexes and <i>i</i>-motifs are four-stranded non-canonical structures of DNA. They exist in the cell, where they are implicated in the conformational regulation of cellular events, such as transcription, translation, DNA replication, telomere homeostasis, and genomic instability. …”
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Innovative approach to IOL-bag complex fixation with Siepser’s scleral sliding knots in pseudoexfoliation syndrome by Dario Furgiuele, Piera Giunta, Michele Rinaldi, Luca D’Andrea, Ciro Costagliola

“…This novel surgical technique may represent a viable, economic, and durable solution to restore dislocations of IOLs accessible from the anterior chamber that respect the cornea and restores visual function without damaging ocular structures.…”
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Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualita... by Si Y, Huang X, Zhao S, Ou Z, Pi M, Du J

“…The purpose was to inform the clinical development of individualized rehabilitation programs.Methods: Purposive sampling was employed to conduct semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 16 young and middle-aged stroke hemiplegic patients (18– 59 years old) using a descriptive qualitative research approach. …”
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Effects of protein supplementation on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults with physical inactivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Liying Zhang, Gongxiang Liu, Xiaoli Huang, Fuqian He

“…Abstract Background Maintaining skeletal muscle mass and function in older adults is of paramount importance for preserving both quality of life and overall health. …”
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Current situation and related factors of fatigue among doctors and nurses in tertiary general hospitals in Northeast China by Bin Wang, Wenshu Yang, Yu Wang, Xu Chen, Dongmei Liu, Bao Yin, Haidong Bao, Dong Wang, Surui He

“…The survey data collected in the structured questionnaire include fatigue, general demographic characteristics, work situation, perceived stress, insomnia symptoms, workplace violence, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, family function, and doctor-patient relationship. …”
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Hydrogen-Rich Water Consumption for Acute and Residual Fatigue After Simulated Football Matches: Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Trial by Michal Hruby, Karel Hulka, David Bernatik

“…The potential positive effects of molecular hydrogen, such as attenuation of oxidative stress, reduction in muscle damage markers, and accelerated neuromuscular recovery, may contribute to faster restoration of functional capacities. If confirmed, these effects could enhance players’ readiness to return to high-intensity training and optimize the structure of microcycles in competitive periods. …”
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Experience of using robot-assisted (da Vinci) operations in the treatment of common endometriosis by A. K. Politova, A. D. Aleksandrova, Yu. A. Vershinina, A. A. Politova, M. I. Rokhlina

“…Currently, genital endometriosis is considered as one of the most severe conditions in women of reproductive age, which has detrimental consequences for social, professional and psychological functioning. It ranks third in the structure of gynecological diseases after inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system and uterine fibroids. …”
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Genetic variants and molecular profiling of 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis using whole-exome sequencing by Ning Zhang, Ning Zhang, Ning Zhang, Shuoming You, Shuoming You, Jingjing Guo, Jingjing Guo, Xingyu Chang, Xingyu Chang, Junjun Qiu, Junjun Qiu, Keqin Hua, Keqin Hua

“…Furthermore, we performed in-silico protein structural analysis and protein thermodynamic analysis to further explore the pathogenicity of these variants. …”
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Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity 1AB: Comparison in Patients Treated with Medializing Calcaneal Osteotomy and Lateral Column Lengthening with and without Soft Tissue Reconstru... by Julian Manuel Parma, Maria Gala Santini-Araujo MD, Julieta Brue MD, Virginia M. Cafruni MD, Daniel Villena MD, Ana Cecilia Parise MD, Pablo Sotelano MD, Leonardo Conti MD, Marina Carrasco MD

“…It is postulated that by restoring foot biomechanics, stress on medial structures would be reduced, thus favoring their proper recovery and function. …”
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Physical Activity after Cardiac EventS (PACES): a group education programme with subsequent text message support designed to increase physical activity in individuals with diagnose... by Melanie J Davies, Kamlesh Khunti, Laura J Gray, Thomas Yates, Helen Dallosso, Samuel Seidu, Alex V Rowlands, Patrick J Highton, Louisa Y Herring, Sally Schreder, Emily J Smith, Ghazala Waheed, Ian Hudson

“…Aim To assess the effectiveness of a low-cost pragmatic intervention (structured education and ongoing text message support) to increase daily physical activity in participants 12–48 months after a coronary heart disease cardiac event (myocardial infarction, angina or acute coronary syndrome) diagnosis.Methods A single-centre randomised controlled trial of 291 adults randomised to a structured education programme (n=145) or usual care (n=146). …”
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Characteristics of tongue images and tongue coating bacteria in patients with colorectal cancer by Wu Zheng, Wu Yinhang, Chu Jian, Jin Congjian, Qu Zhanbo, Jean-Marie Nianga, Louis Wang, Wang Zefeng, Huang Jiaqun, Yu Xiaojian, Yang Shujing, Duan Jinlong, Liu Jiang, Han Shuwen

“…Abstract Background Tongue diagnosis can assess the physiological functions and pathological conditions of colorectal cancer (CRC). …”
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<i>PRKAG2</i> Syndrome: Clinical Features, Imaging Findings and Cardiac Events by Maria Sudomir, Przemysław Chmielewski, Grażyna Truszkowska, Mariusz Kłopotowski, Mateusz Śpiewak, Marta Legatowicz-Koprowska, Monika Gawor-Prokopczyk, Justyna Szczygieł, Joanna Zakrzewska-Koperska, Mariusz Kruk, Jolanta Krzysztoń-Russjan, Jacek Grzybowski, Rafał Płoski, Zofia T. Bilińska

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The feasibility of diagnosing sprained ankle via 3D MRI reconstructing three-dimensional model of anterior talofibular ligament by Lei He, Lei He, Meng Dai, Meng Dai, Yan Xu, Liu Ouyang, Deyu Duan, Zhaogang Huang, Chenghao Xiang, Chenghao Xiang

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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Early Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Hand Dysfunction: A Qualitative Study by Qin X, Zou Q, He Y, Liu L, Zhao C

“…Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face, in-depth interviews conducted at a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China, between March and April 2024. …”
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Is Stretching exercises Superior to Steroids for Sustained Relief in Plantar Fasciitis? Evidence from a Prospective Study by Divya Nand Pandey, Harsh Pratap Singh, Chetan Singh, Shrikant Raj, Harshit Tripathi, Ayush Prakash

“…FAAM scores followed a similar pattern: Early gains favored steroids (60.13 vs. 54.82 at 2 weeks; P < 0.0001), but long-term improvement was greater in the conservative group (70.13 vs. 63.86 at 16 weeks; P < 0.0001).Thus, while corticosteroids offer quick relief, stretching exercises yield superior long-term outcomes, supporting a combined treatment approach. Conclusion: Structured stretching offers more durable relief and should be considered a primary intervention in plantar fasciitis.…”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Dehydrotanshinone II A alleviates osteoarthritis via activating PPARγ to inhibit ferroptosis in chondrocytes by Wenli Guan, Fahu Yuan, Xin Wang

“…The study confirmed that DHT IIA could improve the articular cartilage structure of OA rats by elevating PPARγ and inhibiting ferroptosis. …”
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A rare case of ectopic pituitary adenoma originating from the third ventricle floor: Surgical approach and outcomes by Guive Sharifi, Elham Paraandavaji, Shahin Naghizadeh, Yalda Nilipour, Mohammad Ali Kazemi, Mahbube Ebrahimpur, Ali Jafari, Farzad Taghizadeh-Hesary

“…Surgical intervention resulted in complete tumor resection without complications, leading to improved visual and endocrine function postoperatively. …”
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