Anxiety, depression, and their association with unintentional injury risk among older adult populations in Guangxi, China: a cross-sectional study by Li Niu, Jie Zhang, Chun-liu Lu, Yong Zhang, Xin-xin Mo, Rong Xu, Hong-ye Luo

“…Anxiety and depression are common among the older adult, affecting their quality of life and increasing the risk of unintentional injuries (UI). …”
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Introduction of breast density notification within BreastScreen South Australia – Results of an online client survey by Liz Buckley, Carolyn Nickson, Jennifer Stone, Ellen Kerrins, Shona Crabb, David Roder, Michelle Reintals

“…Breast density notification is becoming increasingly common within screening programs in Australia. This opportunistic study evaluates client response to the introduction of breast density notification within BreastScreen South Australia, including their level of understanding, approval of notification and future screening behaviours. …”
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Safety considerations of semaglutide in the potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease: A pooled analysis of semaglutide in adults aged ≥ 65 years by Marwan Sabbagh, Cristina Boschini, Sharon Cohen, Magnus Fugger, Frank Jessen, Sune Dandanell, Sue D. Pedersen, Luis Rafael Solís Tarazona, Vanita R. Aroda

“…METHODS Adverse event (AE) data from three semaglutide phase 3a programs in participants ≥ 65 years with type 2 diabetes and/or overweight/obesity were pooled. …”
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Post-Concussion Syndrome Following Blast Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study of Beirut Blast Casualties by Hind Anan, Moustafa Al Hariri, Eveline Hitti, Firas Kobeissy, Afif Mufarrij

“…Head trauma (46.9%) was the most common presentation. A total of 112 patients (77.2%) met the criteria for PCS, with a median RPQ score of 25 (interquartile range 18.75). …”
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Inappropriate use of propranolol among medical and dental students at the University of Jordan: cross-sectional study by Hana Taha, Hana Taha, Suhib Awamleh, AbdelRahman Al Tayyeb, Salwa Samhouri, Yousef Abbasi, Lujaien Alwaked, Aya El Jaber, Raseel Massad, Sireen M. Alkhaldi

“…Moreover, there is a need for implementing student psychosocial support programs to improve their approach to managing stress and academic pressure.…”
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The origin and evolution of cultivated rice and genomic signatures of heterosis for yield traits in super-hybrid rice by Yiyong Zhao, Tao Li, Daliang Liu, Hao Yin, Liang Wang, Song Lu, Houlin Yu, Xinhao Sun, Taikui Zhang, Quanzhi Zhao

“…Analysis of 1383 gene duplications in the common ancestor of O. sativa revealed their involvement in vital biological processes and environmental adaptability. …”
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Investigating the effects of closed kinetic chain exercises on joint position sense, functionality, range of motion, and pain in individuals with distal radius fracture: a randomiz... by Burak Menek, Emre Dansuk

“…Abstract Background Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common upper extremity injuries that often result in pain, limited mobility, and impaired proprioception. …”
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The Impact of Biodex Balance on Improving Coordination and Static Balance in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Kristo Xhardo, Elona Xhardo, Mircea Bratu, Alin Pandea, Mariana Cordun, Ana-Maria Vasiliu, Dan-Eugen Costin, George Sebastian Iacob, Marjan Mihajlov, Ilie Onu, Daniel-Andrei Iordan

“…Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a common complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), significantly impairs postural control and increases fall risk due to sensory and motor nerve dysfunction. …”
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Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Sleep Disorders in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ma X, Zhang Q, Gao X, Sun M

“…More light intensity physical activity and supervised exercise programs are probably good choices to prevent sleep disorders in COPD population.Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, sleep disorders, physical activity, sedentary behavior, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, NHANES…”
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School-Based Teacher Mentoring – Further Evidence for the “Cinderella” Metaphor? by Carl Wilkinson

“…School teacher mentoring is seen as an effective way to support teachers, but if mentors are not recognized or rewarded the provision is at risk of becoming a cottage industry and unlikely to become common practice without being made mandatory. Governments may have act with good intent, but often their solutions are a one-size-fits-all approach and lack sufficient financial incentive. …”
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Geographic disparities in physical and mental health comorbidities and socioeconomic status of residence among Medicaid beneficiaries in Utah by Roberta Z. Horth, Roberta Z. Horth, Roberta Z. Horth, Srimoyee Bose, Srimoyee Bose, Carl Grafe, Carl Grafe, Navina Forsythe, Angela Dunn

“…Prevalence of complex needs was 18.9% (n = 29,742); beneficiaries with >3 emergency department visits had 12.8 odds of having complex needs; 39.7% of beneficiaries with >$5,000 in annual costs had complex needs. Common comorbid conditions among beneficiaries with complex needs were hypertension (56.0%), hyperlipidemia (35.5%), depression (68.8%), anxiety (56.2%), drug use (16.0%), and alcohol use disorders (15.2%). …”
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THE ROLE OF ACHIEVEMENT SUCCESS MOTIVATION IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL FORMATION OF POTENTIAL MANAGER-LEADERS by Hanna Mytrofanova, Olha Yevtushenko, Artem Hlukhyy

“…A detailed study of the motives of educational and professional activity indicates common and different aspects for both stages. Learning motives include cognitive need, motivation to achieve success, interest in the process and results of learning. …”
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Impact of digital competencies and assistive technologies on learning outcomes for students with learning disabilities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a systematic review by Mohamed S. Hamid, Eid G. Abo Hamza, Eid G. Abo Hamza, Dalia Bedewy, Dalia Bedewy, Fatma Mohamed Elkhier Elsiddig, Saud Ayed AlShammari, Salaheldin Farah Bakhiet, Nagwa Ibrahim A. Mohamed

“…The review outcome recommends various elucidations, including expanding teacher training programs, addressing infrastructural gaps, and conducting more localized studies in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).…”
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Promoting Resilience in Youth through Mindfulness mEditation (PRYME): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of mindfulness training as add-on t... by Maud Schepers, Paul Lagerweij, Dirk Geurts, Florian Krause, Hanneke den Ouden, Roshan Cools, Anne Speckens, Guusje Collin

“…Abstract Background Internalizing problems, such as worrying, anxiety and low mood, are increasingly common in youth and may constitute an early stage of mental illness development. …”
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Epidemiology and key clinical and therapeutic indicators of diabetes mellitus in Russian Federation according to the World Health Organization's strategy goals by I. I. Dedov, M. V. Shestakova, O. K. Vikulova, A. V. Zheleznyakova, M. A. Isakov, D. V. Kutakova, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…Since 2023, patients with T1DM under 18 years old are provided by continuous glucose monitoring systems.CONCLUSION: Common diabetes monitoring system based on "Database of clinical and epidemiological monitoring of DM in the territory of the RF" at the national level allows to assess the effectiveness of programs to achieve the WHO targets. …”
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THE PREVALENCE OF SECONDARY DENTO-MAXILLAIRE DEFORMITIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCOMPENSATED DENTITION DEFECTS IN CHILD POPULATION by S.I. Doroshenko, A.Ju. Zrazhevska, K.V. Storozhenko

“…Secondary dento-maxillary deformities caused by the early loss of both permanent and especially temporary teeth have become more common among the child population. The main reason for their occurrence is timely uncompensated dentition defects, which was confirmed by mass examinations of children aged 4 to 17 years in schools and kindergartens. …”
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An evaluation of gambling addiction and video lottery in the South of Italy by Pasquale Spataro, Giuseppa Visalli, Francesco Mazzù, Bruno Cosenza, Maria Angela Rita Palamara, Giovanni Campanella, Isa Anna Maria Picerno, Raffaele Squeri, Vincenza La Fauci, Cristina Genovese

“…The phenomenon is, therefore, quite common in our area and, indeed, 64.1% of the sample believes that gambling is a problem in their own territory, however only 20.6% would know where to find help. …”
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Enhancing provider adoption of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) through implementation science: insights from two international workshops by Angela C. Wolff, Kate Absolom, Sara Ahmed, Susan J. Bartlett, Maria Jose Santana, Angela M. Stover, Elizabeth J. Austin

“…The factors rated the most important by workshop participants (n = 53) were woven into the discussions to illustrate the most common barriers encountered by HCPs adopting PROMs. …”
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Nonadherence to Self-Care Practices, Antihypertensive Medications, and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients in a Follow-up Clinic at Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital... by Addisu Dabi Wake, Techane Sisay Tuji, Addisu Tadesse Sime, Mekuria Tesfaye Mekonnin, Taju Mohamed Taji, Alfia Abdurahaman Hussein

“…Hypertension is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases affecting several individuals globally. …”
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Distribution of Cetaceans in the Canary Islands (Northeast Atlantic Ocean): Implications for the Natura 2000 Network and Future Conservation Measures by Inma Herrera, Inma Herrera, Manuel Carrillo, Marcial Cosme de Esteban, Ricardo Haroun

“…In this case, the enactment of the SACs was based only on the sparse data available for the common bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus. This study shows that the spatial distribution of cetaceans in the Canary archipelago generated from a large database of cetacean sightings, from 2007 to 2018. …”
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