Effects of brief mindfulness intervention on mental fatigue and recovery in basketball tactical performance. by Shudian Cao, Jia Liu, Soh Kim Geok, He Sun, Xiaopeng Wang

“…It involved 54 male basketball players aged 18 to 24 from three universities. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: control group (CG), mental fatigue group (MFG), and mental fatigue-mindfulness group (MF-MG). …”
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Research progress on the structure of hydration films at solid–liquid interfaces by Na ZHANG, Jue KOU, Chunbao SUN

“…It discusses how metal cations in solution, as well as ion dissociation, affect the mineral surface on these structures. The mica surface participates in ion exchange with H3O+ or other cations in the solution, resulting in a hydration film consisting of an adsorbed layer followed by the first and second hydration layers. …”
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Association between glyphosate exposure and cardiovascular health using “Life’s Essential 8” metrics in US adults by Yuankang Zhu, Zhenlin Yang, Yuhao Chen, Lingzi Qian, Changning Hao, Liangshi Hao, Boshen Yang, Junli Duan

“…Methods: Data from 2842 participants, approximating 155.24 million U.S. adults, from 2013 to 2018 in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed. …”
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Burden assessment of podoconiosis in Wayu Tuka woreda, east Wollega zone, western Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study by Kebede Deribe, Gail Davey, Kenate Bekele, Tsige Amberbir, Geleta Tadele, Abdi Samuel

“…Most (92.2%) people with podoconiosis were in the economically active age group (15–64 years) in the first phase survey. Of participants in the second phase of the study, 43% had stage 2 disease and 38.1% had ‘moss’-like skin changes. …”
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Prognostic value of matrix metalloproteinases and transforming growth factor – β in kidney cancer by A. I. Tarasenko, A. N. Rossolovskiy, O. L. Berezinets, A. B. Bucharskaya, S. S. Pakhomiy, A. O. Efimova, G. N. Maslyakova

“…All patients signed an informed consent to participate in the study. All patients at the preoperative stage, in the early (7–10 days) and remote postoperative periods (after 1 and 2 years) were tested by solid‑phase ELISA on a StatFax 4200 analyzer using eBiosence and Cloud‑Clone Corp reagent kits for the serum concentration of oncogenesis markers MMP‑9 and TGF‑β1.Results. …”
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Endothelial and neuronal engagement by AAV-BR1 gene therapy alleviates neurological symptoms and lipid deposition in a mouse model of Niemann-Pick type C2 by Charlotte Laurfelt Munch Rasmussen, Signe Frost Frederiksen, Christian Würtz Heegaard, Maj Schneider Thomsen, Eva Hede, Bartosz Laczek, Jakob Körbelin, Daniel Wüstner, Louiza Bohn Thomsen, Markus Schwaninger, Ole N. Jensen, Torben Moos, Annette Burkhart

“…AAV-BR1-NPC2 treatment partially normalized these ganglioside distributions in high responders, including restoration of lipid profiles towards those of Npc2+/+ controls. …”
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Insight into Nigeria’s progress towards the universal coverage of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services: a secondary data analysis by Xiaohui Wang, Joy James Mafiana, Xiping Shen, Wenping Hu

“…Analysis was conducted using Excel and the WHO’s Health Equity Assessment Toolkit software.Setting The study setting is Nigeria.Participants Aggregated health service coverage data of women aged 15–49 years and children under 5 years of age.Outcome measures The outcome of interest is the level of coverage of RMNCH services in Nigeria and the difference in equity gaps among subgroups before and after UHC adoption.Results The RMNCH index increased by 6.4% points with a difference of 33.7% points to attain the minimum 80.0% target. …”
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The effect of educational programs on parents’ knowledge, behavior, and practices regarding aluminum phosphide poisoning and its first-aid measures by Mabrouka Attia Ali Nada, Ahmed Kamal Eldin Elsayed Elfeky, Hamida Ahmed Mustafa Darweesh, Farida Khalil Ibrahim Mohamed, Loujain Saud Sharif, Faten Shawky Kandil, Fatma Ahmed Elsobky, Samah Abdallah Mohamed Amer

“…An educational program significantly improved the knowledge and first-aid practices of the participants regarding ALP poisoning, highlighting the need for enhanced awareness and intervention strategies. …”
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Plasma matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases explored in relation to the severity and progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 1 di... by Sven Hector, Hans Olav Thulesius, Mona Landin-Olsson, Magnus Hillman, Eva Olga Melin, Maria Thunander

“…DR was dichotomised as ‘at least moderate DR’ or ‘no/mild DR’.Results The study included 267 participants, 57% of whom were men. At baseline, the prevalence of high MMP-2 (p=0.001) and high TIMP-2 (p=0.008) increased with the severity of DR. …”
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Experimental paradigm to test the effects of providing social support: study protocol of the PROSPECT trial (Study 2) by Vivien Hajak, Simone Grimm, Ewa Gruszczyńska, Aleksandra Kroemeke, Natalia Józefacka, Lisa Marie Warner

“…Methods A priori power analyses resulted in a planned sample size of 250 participants randomized to four conditions: 1) no support provision, 2) support provision without feedback, 3) support provision with feedback on competence, 4) support provision with feedback on relatedness. …”
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Validity and Reliability of Upper Limb Functional Assessment Using the Microsoft Kinect V2 Sensor by Laisi Cai, Ye Ma, Shuping Xiong, Yanxin Zhang

“…Ten healthy males performed a series of upper limb movements, which were measured concurrently with Kinect V2 and the Vicon motion capture system (gold standard). Each participant attended two testing sessions, seven days apart. …”
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Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and their associated factors among pregnant women in Debre Markos, northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Getachew Tilaye Mihiret, Belsity Temesgen Meselu, Kumlachew Solomon Wondmu, Temesgen Getaneh, Nurilign Abebe Moges

“…Factors such as rural residency (AOR = 0.29; 95% CI = 0.10–0.82), family size (≥5) (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI = 0.08–0.79), being the decision-maker for economic expenses (AOR = 0.34; 95% CI = 0.14–0.84), and average monthly income (AOR = 0.15; 95% CI = 0.04–0.59) were found to be significantly associated with health-promoting lifestyle behaviors during pregnancy.ConclusionApproximately two-thirds of participants demonstrated better (healthier) health-promoting lifestyle behaviors during their pregnancy. …”
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Community knowledge, perceptions and practices around COVID-19 in Sierra Leone: a nationwide, cross-sectional survey by Maike Winters, Helena Nordenstedt, Mohammad B Jalloh, Paul Sengeh, Nance Webber, Ibrahim Ngobeh, Thomas Samba, Harold Thomas

“…Objectives To assess the public’s knowledge, attitudes and practices about the novel coronavirus in Sierra Leone to inform an evidence-based communication strategy around COVID-19.Design Nationwide, cross-sectional Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey.Setting 56 randomly selected communities in all 14 districts in Sierra Leone.Participants 1253 adults aged 18 years and older of which 52% were men.Main outcome measures We calculated proportions of core indicators (awareness, knowledge, risk perception, practices). …”
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Effect of Scapular Retraction on Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, and Deltoid Muscle Electromyographic Activity During the Side-Lying Abduction Exercise by Masaaki Tsuruike, Todd S. Ellenbecker

“… # Methods Twenty collegiate baseball players volunteered to participate in this study. Electromyographic (EMG) output of the lower trapezius, infraspinatus, posterior deltoid, middle deltoid, serratus anterior, and upper trapezius muscles were collected. …”
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A Personalised Optimising Level Adaptation (OLA) Difficulty Algorithm for Scenario Simulations in Professional VR Simulators by Marcin Wolański Robert, Karol Jędrasiak

“…Results: Testing with 30 participants per simulator revealed an average final score of approximately 75%, closely aligning with the target success rate of 70%. …”
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The effect of acute branched-chain amino acids ingestion on rate of force development in different time intervals: a controlled crossover study by Xi-Nuan Zhang, Long-Ji Li, Yan-Hao Tu, Li-Feng Zhang, Hua-Yu Shang, Meng Liu, Ming-Da Li

“…This study aimed to assess the impact of BCAA supplementation on the RFD in college basketball players during simulated games.MethodsThis study employed a randomized, controlled crossover, double-blind design. Participants received either BCAAs (0.17 g/kg combined with 0.17 g/kg isocaloric glucose) or a placebo (0.34 g/kg isocaloric glucose) orally 30 min before beginning the exercise protocol. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among caregivers of children with malnutrition: a cross‑sectional study by Biazin Yenealem Mekuriaw, Berhanie Getnet, Endris Seid, Tadese Teferi, Amare Alemwork, Mastewal Aschale, Aklile Tsega

“…Methods This was a cross-sectional study was conducted and 409 caregivers participated. Outcome variable was assessed using Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10).The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. …”
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International expert consensus on micronutrient supplement use during the early life course by Irene Cetin, Roland Devlieger, Erika Isolauri, Rima Obeid, Francesca Parisi, Stefan Pilz, Lenie van Rossem, Maternal Nutrition Delphi Study Group, Régine Steegers-Theunissen

“…Results Thirty-five experts participated in the panel, who were healthcare professionals (HCPs), researchers and joint HCP-researchers with expertise in nutrition, gynaecology and/or obstetrics. …”
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A comparative analysis of methods of preinduction cervical ripening and induction of labor in Poland and in Germany (Part II): maternal and neonatal outcomes by Agnieszka K. Kleszcz, Dorota Ćwiek, Olimpia Sipak-Szmigiel

“…Inclusion criteria were consent to participate and the implementation of internal written protocols in line with national guidelines for labor induction. …”
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Associations between autistic traits and early ear and upper respiratory signs: a prospective observational study of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) ge... by Amanda Hall, Dheeraj Rai, Jean Golding, Yasmin Iles-Caven, Steven Gregory, Richard Maw

“…Eligible pregnant women resident in the area with expected date of delivery between April 1991 and December 1992 inclusive.Participants 10 000+ young children followed throughout their first 4 years. …”
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