Community service rehabilitation therapists’ perspectives of cross-disciplinary supervision by Zinzile N. Sibiya, Andrew J. Ross

“…The CS therapists, as junior staff, often lacked the experience and authority to deliver optimal patient care within resource-constrained settings. …”
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Effects of combining cold exposure and compression on muscle recovery: a randomized crossover study by G. Millour, G. Millour, R. Lepers, A. Coste, C. Hausswirth, C. Hausswirth

“…IntroductionThe study aimed to evaluate the effects of combining lower-limb cold exposure and intermittent compression on optimizing post-exercise recovery.MethodsFifteen male recreational athletes were recruited for a randomized crossover study comparing two recovery strategies: cryocompression and passive recovery, both applied in a supine position for 30 min. …”
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Epitope-based antibody development against metalloproteinases and phospholipases A2 from Deinagkistrodon acutus venom by Haiting Zhu, Yuexin Pan, Zhiyuan Tai, Mingqian Wang, Xia Liu, Xiaodong Yu, Qiyi He

“…At a venom dose of 2×LD50, all mice in the control group died, while survival rates were 90% for anti-ProMPLA and 70% for anti-p2AMPLA. …”
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Hardware implementation of Boolean functions based on the automaton model by A. A. Butov

“…The use of a reprogrammable ROM allows to change the functionality of the device while maintaining the previous circuit implementation. …”
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Cardiorespiratory Complications in Neonates Born to Diabetic Mothers by Naila Kanwal, Samiya, Rafia Gul, Zahid, Muhammad Shahzad, Anum Zia

“…Preterm birth and low birth weight were common in GDM, while PGDM had more cases of macrosomia. Conclusion. …”
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Sonographic Analysis of CureJet Injection Depth Consistency After Abdominal Stretch Mark Treatment Using Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite by JongSeo Kim, MD

“…Methods:. A retrospective study was conducted involving 25 patients treated for abdominal stretch marks using a needle-free injector (CureJet). …”
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Distribution of Heterogeneous, Highly Impure Soy Material in a Deep Air Channel by M. N. Moskovskiy, S. I. Borzenko

“…(Research purpose) The research aims to determine the optimal efficiency of separating heterogeneous bulk mixtures in a vertically ascending air channel. …”
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Patterns and Outcomes of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions in a Hospital Based Study by Upama Paudel, S Parajuli, DB Pokhrel

“…Steroids were used for initial treatment for around 4.9 ± 1.7 days. 83.3% of the patients improved while 11.9% succumbed despite optimal management. …”
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Evolution of strain diversity and virulence factor repertoire in pediatric Staphylococcus aureus isolates. by Margaret Free, Nicole Soper, James C Slaughter, Andries Feder, Colleen Bianco, Ahmed M Moustafa, Paul Planet, C Buddy Creech, Isaac Thomsen

“…With rising antimicrobial resistance, optimal prevention strategies and novel therapeutics are needed. …”
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Doctors’ attitudes to and knowledge and usage of growth charts by Selma Smith, Elizabeth Reji

“…Better knowledge and a positive attitude were associated with higher usage whereas a perception of high workload and several years’ experience were associated with lower levels of usage. Conclusions: While doctors reported a positive attitude towards the use of growth charts, they lacked the knowledge to utilise them optimally and reported that the chart was often not used.…”
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Fluoxetine does not impair motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease: Correlation between mood and motor functions with plasma concentrations of fluoxetine/norfluoxetine by Kostić Vladimir, Džoljić Eleonora, Todorović Zoran, Mijajlović Milija, Svetel Marina, Stefanova Elka, Dragašević Nataša, Petrović Igor, Milošević Milenko, Kovačević Ivan, Miljković Branislava, Pokrajac Milena, Prostran Milica

“…Flu (20 mg/day) significantly reduced depression in PD patients while it did not impair their motor performances. …”
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The Effect of Skating Exercises as High-Intensity Interval Training on Elderly Stroke Patients by Min-Su Kim

“…Background/Objectives: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can optimize recovery by complementing the low cardiovascular fitness intensities typically achieved in stroke rehabilitation programs. …”
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Universal Health Coverage and Preparedness Payoffs: Global COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Alon Rasooly, Zachary Lebowitz, Pavel Ursu, Dorit Nitzan

“…This study evaluated the relationship between countries’ preparedness and COVID-19 vaccination rates. <b>Methods</b>: In this ecological study, we gathered global pre-pandemic data on country-level States Parties Self-Assessment Annual Reporting (SPAR) and universal health coverage (UHC) indexes. …”
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An intervention mapping approach to the development and evaluation of a community-based prostate cancer early detection programme in Nigeria. by Musliu Adetola Tolani, Christian Agbo Agbo, Shehu Salihu Umar, Alan Paciorek, Rufus Wale Ojewola, Faruk Mohammed, Mamoudou Maiga, Ernie Kaninjing, Muhammed Ahmed, Rebecca DeBoer

“…Our research aimed to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of a stakeholder-developed intervention for the early detection of prostate cancer in Nigeria. This was a mixed methods study conducted at three cities in Nigeria. …”
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Body image perception, well-being and creativity in Chinese university students: The necessity for a novel course of medical aesthetics. by Xiangyu Wang, Tianjing Wang, Leyi Fu, Feng Yun, Fan Qu, Fangfang Wang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 328 students at Zhejiang University in December 2024. …”
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Comparative safety assessment of maintenance of anesthesia with propofol or sevoflurane in reconstructive surgery on the hip joint in children with severe forms of cerebral palsy by V. V. Evreinov

“…To date, we have an unsolved question about choosing the optimal drug for maintaining anesthesia during surgical interventions in children, suffering from severe forms of cerebral palsy, with the aim of preventively reducing the risks of developing perioperative adverse events.The objective was to compare the incidence of perioperative adverse events in children with severe cerebral palsy using propofol or sevoflurane as a means of maintaining general anesthesia during orthopedic interventions on the hip joint.Materials and methods. …”
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Identification and evaluation of drug-related problems in community pharmacy in Turkey: a descriptive prevalence study by Muhammed Yunus Bektay, Yunus Emre Ayhan, Merve Çakmak, Berre Mercumek

“…Abstract Background Community pharmacies (CPs) are key healthcare providers, playing a significant role in optimizing drug therapy and preventing drug-related problems (DRPs). …”
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Prehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients: a literature review by Irene Loewen, Caroline C. Jeffery, Jana Rieger, Gabriela Constantinescu

“…Abstract Background Dysphagia is one consequence of head and neck cancer that has a significant impact on quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors. While survival rates continue to improve, focus has shifted to maximizing long-term function, with prevention or prehabilitation programs becoming more common. …”
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Recent Advances in Pediatric Wearable Lower-Limb Exoskeletons for Gait Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review by Josue Pacheco-Cherrez, Juan C. Tudon-Martinez, Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos

“…Lower-limb exoskeletons (LLEs) offer a promising alternative to traditional rehabilitation methods, with the potential to improve mobility in children with CP. …”
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Development and characterization of a graphene quantum dot/g-C₃N₄ photocatalyst for efficient degradation of Rhodamine B by Hourieh Mirzaei, Mohammad Hossein Ehsani, Alireza Shakeri

“…Abstract Traditional water treatment methods face limitations in removing persistent organic pollutants due to slow degradation rates and incomplete mineralization. …”
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