Sex-related Anthropometrics in a Lower-Body Mobility Assessment Among Professional Soccer Athletes by Corbin A. Hedt, Jessica T. Le, Tyler Heimdal, Justin Vickery, Erin Orozco, Patrick C. McCulloch, Bradley S. Lambert

“…# Background The functional movement screen (FMS™) and Y-balance test (YBT) are commonly used to evaluate mobility in athletes. # Purpose The primary aim of this investigation was to determine the relationship between demographic and anthropometric factors such as sex, body composition, and skeletal dimension and scoring on YBT and FMS™ in male and female professional soccer athletes…”
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A Temporal and Dynamic Approach to Enjambments in French Versified Poetry from the 17th to the late 19th Century by Éliane Delente

“…No study explains why these constructions are seen as characteristic of poetry. Moreover, the common approach in terms of (mis)alignment between metrical and prosodic or syntactic structure leaves a number of unanswered questions. …”
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Clinical Features and Predictors of Lethal Outcome in Tick-Borne Encephalitis: A Retrospective Study from Lithuania by G. Rynkevič, E. Žilinskas, D. Streckytė, D. Radzišauskienė, R. Mameniškienė

“…Seventeen (2.89%) patients were immunized against TBE, the others were not immunized (401, 68.20%) or their immunization status was unknown (170, 28.91%). The most common symptoms were headache (509, 86.56%) followed by febrile fever (403, 68.54%), fatigue (400, 68.03%), and dizziness (394, 67.01%). …”
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Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Tobacco and Nicotine Product Use since the Introduction of Heated Tobacco Products in Japan: Wave 2 by Prasad Krishna, Shetty Mandara, Edward Lauren, Kanitscheider Claudia, Marczykowski Felix

“…., use of 2 or more tobacco products). The most common reasons reported for HTP use were perceived reduction in harm to others and self - compared to cigarettes. …”
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Optimizing Rehabilitation Strategy for Walking after Stroke： from Assisted Walking Training to Brain-Limb Cooperative Therapy by YAN Tiebin

“…Only when the walking mode input from the periphery to the center is correct, the walking command output from the center can be correct. Brain-limb cooperative therapy is an effective guarantee for realizing this closed loop.…”
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Evaluation of Yield and Physicochemical Quality of Pentadesma butyracea Butter Obtained by Different Traditional Extraction Methods in Ghana by Josephine Akuba Timtey, Francis Alemawor, William Otoo Ellis, Jacob K. Agbenorhevi, Nana Baah Pepra-Ameyaw

“…PBSB samples produced by the various traditional extraction methods in Ghana recorded similar physicochemical characteristics as unrefined shea butter per the Regional Standard for Unrefined Shea Butter (CXS 325R-2017) as well as Cook Brand Margarine, a common commercial baking fat, and thus, their potential food application such as an alternative shortening/ingredient could be explored in a future study.…”
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Terapi Medikamentosa pada Paralisis Saraf Fasialis Akibat Fraktur Tulang Temporal by Jacky Munilson, Yan Edward, Dedy Rusdi

“…Facial nerve paralysis is more common in transversal rather than longitudinal type. …”
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Electroencephalogram-Based Brain Connectivity Analysis in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by Yuzhang Wu, Zhitao Li, Ruowei Qu, Yangang Wang, Zhongzhen Li, Le Wang, Guangrui Zhao, Keke Feng, Yifeng Cheng, Shaoya Yin

“…Prolonged disorders of consciousness (pDOC) are common in neurology and place a heavy burden on families and society. …”
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The expression of exosomal and cellular miRNAs in predicting oxaliplatin resistance in colorectal cancer cells: an in silico and in vitro study by Hoda Deli, Zeynab Vakili-Ghartavol, Yazdan Asgari, Gholamreza Tavoosidana, Ebrahim Eftekhar, Mohammad Hossein Ghahremani

“…Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common gastrointestinal cancer, and even though oxaliplatin chemotherapy is effective, there is a high likelihood of relapse, indicating the presence of oxaliplatin-resistant CRC. …”
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Apportioning and Locating PM2.5 Sources Affecting Coastal Cities: Ulsan in South Korea and Dalian in China by Eunhwa Choi, Kwonho Jeon, Young Su Lee, Jongbae Heo, Ilhan Ryoo, Taeyeon Kim, Chuanlong Zhou, Philip K. Hopke, Seung-Muk Yi

“…Squared correlation coefficients (r 2) of sources common to the two cities were examined for lag times from –2 days to +4 days from Dalian to Ulsan. …”
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Assessing costs and constraints of forest residue disposal by pile burning by Jake Barker, Jake Barker, Jimmy Voorhis, Sinéad M. Crotty

“…Interview participants reported proximity to roads and terrain as key cost drivers, and described common practices, challenges, and constraints to pile burning. …”
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Using CT imaging to identify sarcopenia as a risk factor for severe falls in older adults by Nadja Fries, Angeliki Kotti, Mischa Woisetschläger, Anna Spångeus

“…Results The severe fall group showed higher grade of sarcopenia compared to the non-severe fall group (SMI ratio of 71% vs. 83%, p = 0.041) as well as lower, though statistically non-significant, BMI and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) (BMI 22 [20–24] vs. 24 [22–27] kg/m2, p = 0.108, and SAT 95 ± 70 cm² vs. 141 ± 94 cm², p = 0.124). Overweight was more common in non-severe than severe fall group (43% vs. 14%, p = 0.048). …”
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A broad assessment of forty-one skin phenotypes reveals complex dimensions of skin ageing by Jun Yan Ng, Qi Yi Ambrose Wong, Jun Jie Lim, Dingyu Cen, Jia Yi Karen Wong, Yi Ying Eliza Lim, Yang Yie Sio, Kavita Reginald, Yee-How Say, Fook Tim Chew

“…We discovered that the commonly discussed forms of skin ageing (i.e., wrinkles, pigmentation, and photo-ageing) only accounted for a small portion (24.39%) of the variance of all skin ageing phenotypes in our study population. …”
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Response to 1-Year Fixed-Regimen Bevacizumab Therapy in Treatment-Naïve DME Patients: Assessment by OCT Angiography by Magdalena Hunt, Sławomir Teper, Adam Wylęgała, Edward Wylęgała

“…Although the study showed that the number of MAs was significantly reduced during treatment, which is an OCT-A predictor of a good response to bevacizumab treatment at a 12-month visit, commonly observed artifacts may reduce the usefulness of OCT-A.…”
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High-throughput methylation sequencing reveals novel biomarkers for the early detection of renal cell carcinoma by Wenhao Guo, Weiwu Chen, Jie Zhang, Mingzhe Li, Hongyuan Huang, Qian Wang, Xiaoyi Fei, Jian Huang, Tongning Zheng, Haobo Fan, Yunfei Wang, Hongcang Gu, Guoqing Ding, Yicheng Chen

“…Abstract Purpose Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common malignancy, with patients frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage due to the absence of sufficiently sensitive detection technologies, significantly compromising patient survival and quality of life. …”
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Prevention of sufentanil-induced cough during induction of general anesthesia by low-dose esketamine by Xueyue Zhou, Chaoping Guo, Boyu Liu, Yongqing Guan, Shengxiang Wang, Jun Ji

“…Abstract Background Sufentanil is commonly used to induce general anaesthesia due to its rapid onset of action, strong analgesic effect, long-lasting effect, and stable haemodynamics; however, it often induces cough, increasing the risk of anaesthesia. …”
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Determinants of Pelvic Floor Disorders among Women Visiting the Gynecology Outpatient Department in Wolkite University Specialized Center, Wolkite, Ethiopia by Ayana Benti Terefe, Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Girma Teferi Mengistu, Seboka Abebe Sori

“…Pelvic floor disorders are a common public health concern that affects the lives of millions of adult females. …”
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Analysis of respiratory pathogens in pediatric acute respiratory infections in Lanzhou, Northwest China, 2019-2024 by Qian Wang, Yunyan Pan, Hongwei Gao, Youli Zhao, Xinzhe Gao, Yichen Da, Shaomin Niu, Chongge You

“…Single-pathogen infections predominated (33.10%), while co-detection of MP and PIV was the most common among multi-pathogen cases (52.96%). Pathogen detection rates were notably higher in female children (50.62%) and preschool-aged children (53.45%) and exhibited seasonal variations, with a pronounced increase in winter (47.61%) and a peak in November (48.92%). …”
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Progress in Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder by Wei YANG, Minghua XIE, Yu CAI, Zhuoming CHEN

“…There are many physical factor therapy methods, including low, medium and high frequency electrotheraphy, manipulation, mandibular joint training, local ultrasonic therapy, muscle energy technology and so on; manipulation treatment includes western massage and Chinese chiropractic manipulation reduction; non-painkiller and muscle relaxant are commonly used in western medicine in order to reduce muscle spasm and relieve pain. …”
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A Simple Nomogram for Predicting the Development of ARDS in Postoperative Patients with Gastrointestinal Perforation: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Zhang Z, Zhao H, Zhang Z, Jia L, Long L, Fu Y, Du Q

“…Ze Zhang,1 Haotian Zhao,2 Zhiyang Zhang,1 Lijing Jia,1 Ling Long,1 You Fu,1 Quansheng Du1 1Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Ultrasound, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Quansheng Du, Department of Intensive Care Unit, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050000, Hebei, People’s Republic of China, Email duquansheng@hebmu.edu.cnBackground: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of organ dysfunction and a common postoperative complication. This study aims to develop a predictive model for ARDS in postoperative patients with gastrointestinal perforation to facilitate early detection and effective prevention.Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, clinical data were collected from postoperative patients with gastrointestinal perforation admitted to the ICU in Hebei Provincial People’s Hospital from October 2017 to May 2024. …”
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