Designing an online intervention for adults with addictive eating: a qualitative integrated knowledge translation approach by Phillipa Hay, Amanda L Baker, Clare Collins, Tracy Burrows, Mark Leary, Kirrilly Pursey, Antonio Verdejo-García, Janelle Skinner, Megan C Whatnall

“…In the field of food addiction (FA), there are limited treatment options that have been reported to show improvements in FA symptoms.Objectives The primary aim of this paper is to describe the step-by-step codesign and refinement of a complex intervention delivered via telehealth for adults with FA using an IKT approach. The secondary aim is to describe our intervention in detail according to the TIDieR checklist.Design This study applies the IKT process and describes the codesign and refinement of an intervention through a series of online meetings, workshops and interviews.Participants This study included researchers, clinicians, consumers and health professionals.Primary outcome measure The primary outcome was a refined intervention for use in adults with symptoms of FA for a research trial.Results A total of six female health professionals and five consumers (n=4 female) with lived overeating experience participated in two interviews lasting 60 min each. …”
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Caudate Nucleus Volume Mediates the Link between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cognitive Flexibility in Older Adults by Timothy D. Verstynen, Brighid Lynch, Destiny L. Miller, Michelle W. Voss, Ruchika Shaurya Prakash, Laura Chaddock, Chandramallika Basak, Amanda Szabo, Erin A. Olson, Thomas R. Wojcicki, Jason Fanning, Neha P. Gothe, Edward McAuley, Arthur F. Kramer, Kirk I. Erickson

“…These findings indicate that higher cardiorespiratory fitness predicts better cognitive flexibility in older adults through greater grey matter volume in the dorsal striatum.…”
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The Use and Impact of Virtual Reality Programs Supported by Aromatherapy for Older Adults: A Scoping Review by Lillian Hung, Joey Wong, Karen Lok Yi Wong, Rynnie Cin Ee Son, Mary Van, W. Ben Mortenson, Angelica Lim, Jennifer Boger, Christine Wallsworth, Yong Zhao

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Increased methane production associated with community shifts towards Methanocella in paddy soils with the presence of nanoplastics by Zhibin He, Yarong Hou, Ying Li, Qicheng Bei, Xin Li, Yong-Guan Zhu, Werner Liesack, Matthias C. Rillig, Jingjing Peng

“…Abstract Background Planetary plastic pollution poses a major threat to ecosystems and human health in the Anthropocene, yet its impact on biogeochemical cycling remains poorly understood. Waterlogged rice paddies are globally important sources of CH4. Given the widespread use of plastic mulching in soils, it is urgent to unravel whether low-density polyethylene (LDPE) will affect the methanogenic community in flooded paddy soils. …”
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Enablers and barriers to community pharmacists' readiness to implement deprescribing of inappropriate medications for older adults in Qatar. by Marwa Elshazly, Sondus Jawad, Ayesha Ahmed, Hager ElGeed, Kazeem Babatunde Yusuff

“…There is paucity of studies focused on the enablers and barriers to community pharmacists' readiness to deprescribe inappropriate medications for older adults in developing settings. The current study assessed the enablers and barriers to community pharmacists' readiness to implement deprescribing of inappropriate medications for older adults. …”
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Sociodemographic disparities in everyday discrimination among a national sample of adults in the United States, 2023 by Delvon T. Mattingly, Osayande Agbonlahor, Joy L. Hart

“…Results: Over half of US adults experienced any discrimination (55.8 %), and the most common form of perceived discrimination was being treated with less respect (45.2 %). …”
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Temporal Variations among Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Serotypes in Children and Adults in Germany (1992–2008) by Matthias Imöhl, Ralf René Reinert, Mark van der Linden

“…Higher pneumococcal conjugate vaccine coverages were observed among children (7v, 57.3%; 10v, 72.8%; 13v, 83.5%) than among adults (7v, 39.9%; 10v, 55.5%; 13v, 73.5%). The temporal variations in serotype distribution have to be kept in mind when interpreting vaccine coverages reported in epidemiological studies.…”
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Intrastromal autologous implantation of adipose derived adult stem cells for the management of established corneal scars by Jorge L. Alio del Barrio, Alberto Parafita-Fernandez, Daniel Gomez Plaza, Maria Eugenia Fernandez, Jorge L. Alio

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Reference intervals for thyroid-stimulating hormone in the adult Lebanese population: Results from the last decade by Elie Naous, Riam Hijazi, Marianne Chalhoub, Nada El Ghorayeb, Marie-Hélène Gannagé-Yared

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Characteristics and Outcomes of Younger Adults with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS): A Retrospective Study by Ali M. Al Khathaami, Bayan Al Bdah, Abdulmjeed Alnosair, Abdulkarim Alturki, Rayan Alrebdi, Shorug Alwayili, Sulaiman Alhamzah, Fahad A. M. AlKhathaami, Nasser Alotaibi

“…Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) in younger adults may have different risk factors compared with ESUS in elderly, and the approach to ESUS in young adults may require new therapies. …”
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Frailty in older adults admitted to hospital: outcomes from the Western Sydney Clinical Frailty Registry by Julee McDonagh, Richard I Lindley, Karen Byth, Reejamol John, Caleb Ferguson

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Intracranial complications in adult patients with severe pneumococcal meningitis: a retrospective multicenter cohort study by Camille Legouy, Renaud Cornic, Keyvan Razazi, Damien Contou, Stéphane Legriel, Eve Garrigues, Pauline Buiche, Maxens Decavèle, Sarah Benghanem, Thomas Rambaud, Jérôme Aboab, Marina Esposito-Farèse, Jean-François Timsit, Camille Couffignal, Romain Sonneville

“…Abstract Background We aimed to investigate the association of intracranial complications diagnosed on neuroimaging with neurological outcomes of adults with severe pneumococcal meningitis. Methods We performed a retrospective multicenter study on consecutive adults diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis requiring at least 48 h of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) and undergoing neuroimaging, between 2005 and 2021. …”
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Diabetes Distress in Young Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey in China by Yanfen Hu, Lingxia Li, Jun Zhang

“…However, few studies on diabetes distress have focused on young adults with type 2 diabetes in China. Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude toward Organ Donation and Transplantation among the Adult Population in Bisha, Saudi Arabia by Abdullah H. Alhalafi, Abdullah M. Alkhushayl, Nawaf M. Altayyib, Partha A. Nandi, Elhadi Miskeen

“…Background: This study aims to raise awareness and perceptions regarding organ donation among adults in Bisha, Saudi Arabia. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2021 to April 2022 using a well-structured questionnaire distributed via media. …”
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A Rare Case of Signet Ring Cell Colon Cancer Presenting as Adult Colorectal Intussusception by D. A. Gaskin, A. Reid, M. O’Shea, P. S. Gaskin

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Micronutrient Intake in a Cohort of Italian Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Adherence to Dietary Recommendations by Marisa Giorgini, Marilena Vitale, Lutgarda Bozzetto, Ornella Ciano, Angela Giacco, Anna Rivieccio, Ilaria Calabrese, Gabriele Riccardi, Angela A. Rivellese, Giovanni Annuzzi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) attending a tertiary-level diabetes center in Southern Italy the intake of micronutrients (both vitamins and minerals) and the adherence to recommendations. …”
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Finding determinants of leisure participation among older adults in Kosovo: a cross-sectional study by Arta Dalipi Shabani, Besarta Taganoviq, Blerta Kryeziu, Dilek Şahin, Suzanne Denieffe, Margaret Denny

“…To investigate participation in leisure activities and compare it with sociodemographic variables among older adults in Kosovo. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out among individuals aged 65 and older in three largest cities in Kosovo. …”
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Incidence of Tooth Loss in Adults: A 4-Year Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study by Manoelito Ferreira Silva-Junior, Marília Jesus Batista, Maria da Luz Rosário de Sousa

“…To verify the incidence of tooth loss in extended age group of adults in 4 years. Materials and Methods. The prospective cohort study assessed adults (20–64 years old) between 2011 and 2015, from Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. …”
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Embracing diversity in adult education: creating an inclusive environment for Turkish-speaking newcomers in community settings by Emel Kiliç, Wolfgang Jacquet

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Association of serum lycopene with low-frequency hearing loss in adults in their 70s based on NHANES database by Yuan Wang, Huifen Yang, Caiqin Huang

“…The relationship between lycopene in blood and sensorineural hearing loss in elderly adults has rarely been reported. This study aimed to elucidate the connection between serum lycopene levels and sensorineural hearing loss among elderly individuals. …”
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