The Health Effects of Gender-Based Violence in Conflict by Shadab Shahali

“…As an expert in sexual and reproductive health, the author stresses the urgent need for comprehensive interventions and policy responses to tackle this issue. …”
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‘Effect of early correction of posterior crossbite on masticatory muscle activity using surface electromyography – a systematic review and meta-analysis’ by Nitin Gadhiya, Viral Dave, Sushma Sonawane, Veera Sawant, Keval Shroff

“…Within-subject analyses revealed restored muscle activity balance following maxillary expansion, impacting mandibular function. Comparisons between PCB and control groups highlighted enhanced muscle activation post-treatment, supporting early intervention effectiveness. …”
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Planos e Programas e os Serviços de Extensão Rural em Moçambique: Solução ao hiato existente entre os eixos orientadores e a prestação dos serviços públicos by José Norberto Muniz, Inácio T. Nhancale, João Carlos Reis Soub, Otávia Travençolo Muniz Sala

“…For this, new occupational functions and organizational roles are suggested, in addition to structured interventions aimed at achieving socioeconomic changes integrated into the agricultural development programs.…”
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Effect of low-moderate intensity traditional Chinese exercises combined with acupuncture on patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: study protocol for a randomi... by Hongxia Duan, Yidie Bao, Linhong Jiang, Peijun Li, Yingqi Wang, Yuchen He, Xinliao Deng, Weibing Wu, Wei Zhang, Xiaodan Liu, Xiaodan Liu

“…Secondary outcomes will include lung function, degree of dyspnea, diaphragmatic function, respiratory muscle strength, skeletal muscle structure, skeletal muscle function, psychological states, and quality of life. …”
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Revisión de Programas de Antiviolencia o Valores en el Fútbol (Review of Anti-Violence or Values in Football Programmes) by Antonio Aguilar Gómez

“…Today, organizations such as football clubs and associations function as football micro ecosystems where different forms of violence can manifest. …”
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Coral restoration can drive rapid increases in reef accretion potential by Lauren T. Toth, Selena A. Johnson, Erin O. Lyons, Jason Spadaro, Anastasios Stathakopoulos, Sierra Bloomer, Jennifer Mallon, Connor M. Jenkins, Sara D. Williams, Ian Combs, Zachary Craig, Erinn Muller

“…Coral restoration holds the potential to reverse those trends; however, typical restoration monitoring does not adequately capture key geo-ecological functions. We addressed this knowledge gap using carbonate budgets and Structure-from-Motion models to evaluate the impact of coral restoration on reef-accretion potential and structural complexity at eight offshore and three inshore coral reefs in the Lower Florida Keys. …”
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Development of Carbon‐11 Labeled Pyrimidine Derivatives as Novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Agents Enabling Brain Sigma‐1 Receptor Imaging by Ping Bai, Ashley Gomm, Chi‐Hyeon Yoo, Prasenjit Mondal, Fleur Marie Lobo, Hui Meng, Yanting Zhou, Weiyao Xie, Hsiao‐Ying Wey, Rudolph E. Tanzi, Can Zhang, Changning Wang, Yu Lan

“…Developing effective positron emission tomography (PET) imaging probes targeting σ1R is crucial for visualizing its distribution and function in the brain, as well as facilitating related drug development. …”
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The Efficacy and Mechanism of Qinghua Jianpi Recipe in Inhibiting Canceration of Colorectal Adenoma Based on Inflammatory Cancer Transformation by Ting Liu, Juping You, Qingjian Gao, Yufeng Zhang, Wei Xu, Desong Kong, Li Chen, Bao Yuan, Haibing Hua

“…And its mechanism is related to the regulation of intestinal flora structure and abundance, short-chain fatty acid metabolism, intestinal barrier function, and inflammatory pathways.…”
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Imputation models and error analysis for phase contrast MR cerebral blood flow measurements in heterogeneous pediatric and adult populations by Eamon K. Doyle, Eamon K. Doyle, Isabel Torres, Isabel Torres, Joseph Liu, Abhishek Karnwal, Sudarshan Ranganathan, Sudarshan Ranganathan, Bradley J. De Souza, Payal Shah, Bradley S. Peterson, John C. Wood, John C. Wood, Matthew Thomas Borzage, Matthew Thomas Borzage, Matthew Thomas Borzage, Matthew Thomas Borzage

“…Cerebral blood flow (CBF) supports brain function and health. Cerebral blood flow is affected by normal brain development, disease, medications use, and other interventions. …”
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The impact of bariatric surgery and exercise on systemic immune inflammation index in patients with sarcopenia obesity by Cláudia Mendes, Manuel Carvalho, Jorge Bravo, Sandra Martins, Armando Raimundo

“…Higher SII is associated with lower muscle mass and function, and this may be a reflex of the compromise that obesity causes on health, in this case, increasing systemic inflammation and decreasing muscle mass and function. …”
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Rejuvenating aged osteoprogenitors for bone repair by Joshua Reeves, Pierre Tournier, Pierre Becquart, Robert Carton, Yin Tang, Alessandra Vigilante, Dong Fang, Shukry J Habib

“…We demonstrate that aging negatively impacts the calvarial bone structure and its osteogenic tissues, diminishing osteoprogenitor number and function and severely impairing bone formation. …”
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Challenges in managing ossifying fibroma of the maxilla: A case report by Prisca Anindhita, Hery Susilo, Wilma Agustina, Yudi Siswanto

“…Multidisciplinary discussion was required to determine the best approach in the management of this case, focusing on complete excision of the tumor while preserving function and aesthetics. In the context of recurrent or extensive disease, reconstructive techniques using local or distant flaps can be important to restore postoperative structure and function. …”
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The journey of playing: a qualitative evaluation of ‘Maze Out,’ a serious game for eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Martina Scarpelli, Regina Christiansen, Finn Skårderud, Anette Søgaard Nielsen

“…The game functioned as a transitional object, making the experience of EDs and their challenges more comprehensible and approachable. …”
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Activity tracking devices in pregnancy: Understanding the participant experience in a longitudinal birth cohort by Ashley Redding, Dionne Coates, Andrea E. Cassidy-Bushrow, Jennifer K. Straughen, Sara Santarossa

“…Background: Improving understanding of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy can inform future interventions and support the delivery of high-quality prenatal care. …”
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A Contemporary Strategy for the Surgical Treatment of Destructive Forms of Infective Endocarditis by A. P. Medvedev, V. E. Babokin, Yu. A. Sobolev, V. V. Pichugin, V. A. Chiginev, E. N. Zemskova, N. A. Trofimov, N. L. Blagodatkina

“…Timely surgery significantly reduces the degree of heart failure and improves the NYHA functional class. In the long term, reconstructive interventions contribute to a better heart recovery than prosthetic operations. …”
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Neuroplastizität und Sport by Reinsberger C

“…Sports and exercise can influence brain structure and function on a variety of levels. Adult hippocampal neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, dendritic complexity and angiogenesis are among the basic mechanisms that are induced by exercise in ani mal models. …”
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Decreased gut microbiome-derived indole-3-propionic acid mediates the exacerbation of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury following depression via the brain-gut-heart axis by Xingdou Mu, Lele Feng, Qiang Wang, Hong Li, Haitao Zhou, Wei Yi, Yang Sun

“…Our findings provide new insights into the role of the gut microbiota and IPA in depression and CVD, forming the basis of intervention strategies aimed at mitigating the deterioration of cardiac function following MI/R in patients experiencing depression.…”
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Inferior vena cava obstruction secondary to hepatic alveolar echinococcosis: a case report by Jingxin Yan

“…Interventional treatments significantly could improve liver function, thereby facilitating future treatment options. …”
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McIndoe Vaginoplasty in MRKHS: Case Report and Literature Review by Newton Ashish Shah, Manish Yadav, Suman Verma, Digraj Yadav, Aalok Kumar Yadav, Asmita Ghimire, Hima Rijal, Poonam Koirala

“…Neovagina creation is an effective surgical intervention for young females seeking to restore sexual function.…”
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Confirming the Presence of Neurapraxia and Its Potential for Immediate Reversal by Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection Using 5% Dextrose in Water Wit... by Ho Won Lee, Jihyo Hwang, Chanwool Park, Minjae Lee, Yonghyun Yoon, Yeui-Seok Seo, Hyemi Yu, Rowook Park, Jaehyun Shim, Junhyuk Ann, Daniel Chiung-Jui Su, Teinny Suryadi, Keneath Dean Reeves, King Hei Stanley Lam

“…At one- and three-month follow-ups, the patient maintained complete resolution of symptoms and normal function. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case highlights two key findings: (1) HD with D5W can serve as both a diagnostic tool (confirming reversible neurapraxia through immediate response) and therapeutic intervention, and (2) early HD may circumvent prolonged disability associated with conservative management. …”
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