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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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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L-glutamine Supplementation Enhances Sperm Motility and Viability in Low-count Samples during Cryopreservation: Evidence from a Nonrandomized In vitro Study by Jesselyn Angellee, Christian Christopher Sunnu, Sally Suharyani, Ninik Darsini, Agustinus Agustinus, Reny I’tishom, William William, Pratik Patel, Daniel Patterson

“…This approach holds promise for optimizing outcomes in sperm cryopreservation protocols.…”
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Effectiveness of a BOPPPS teaching in blood purification nursing within the context of resident teaching by Ningning Xia, Jing Liu, Hongying Wang

“…This presents a promising pedagogical approach for residency training programs to optimize learner development while reduce academic burnout.…”
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Effect of Different Surface Treatments and Orthodontic Bracket Type on Shear Bond Strength of High-Translucent Zirconia: An In Vitro Study by Yasamin Babaee Hemmati, Hamid Neshandar Asli, Mehran Falahchai, Sina Safary

“…Ceramic brackets bonded to zirconia surfaces treated with CoJet yielded the maximum SBS while ceramic brackets bonded to control and lased surfaces resulted in minimum SBS. …”
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Development of an Energy­Efficient Microclimate System for Dairy Herd Loose Keeping by I. M. Dovlatov, S. S. Yurochka

“…(Research purpose) To conduct a survey of modern microclimate systems and their technical implementation for livestock buildings, suggesting the best option while reducing energy costs. (Materials and methods) A classification scheme was provided for microclimate systems. …”
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Biofilm formation and eradication of Staphylococcus aureus: a study of culture conditions and endolysin ZAM-CS effect by Yasaman Ahmadbeigi, Neda Soleimani, Farzaneh Azizmohseni, Zahra Amini-Bayat

“…MRSA formed stable, high-biomass biofilms in TSB, TB, and LB, while MHB was the least supportive medium for both strains. …”
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Research progress on lacrimal duct stent materials by TANG Yan, ZHANG Yongxin, YE Lin

“…Future research should explore more precise degradation rate control methods, optimize 3D printing processes to enhance accuracy, lower material production costs, and develop more efficient composite material fabrication techniques. …”
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Exercise as Modulator of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Children: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Markel Rico-González, Daniel González-Devesa, Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona, Adrián Moreno-Villanueva

“…Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a pivotal role in neuroplasticity and cognitive development. While exercise has been shown to modulate BDNF levels in adults, evidence in children remains limited and heterogeneous. …”
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Multimodal assessment of treatment with proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors combined with statins for regulating coronary artery plaque regression in patients... by Dexiao Yuan, Ting Cheng, Zhihua Cao, Fang Wang, Yongpeng Wang

“…Additionally, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) levels decreased, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels increased after PCSK9i treatment. …”
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Mobility Prediction and Resource-Aware Client Selection for Federated Learning in IoT by Rana Albelaihi

“…MACS is designed to maximize client participation while ensuring timely updates under computational and communication constraints. …”
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The Impact of Natural and Cultural Landscape Quality on Attachment to Place and the Intention to Recommend Tourism in a UNESCO World Heritage City by Dong Lv, Shukun Qin, Rui Sun, Xuxin Jiang, Ruxia Cheng, Weimin Sun

“…Given the limitations of self-report methods in capturing tourists’ immediate and deep perceptions, and the lack of comprehensive investigation into the cultural types and naturalness of landscapes, this study aims to investigate how cultural landscape types influence tourists’ recommendation intention through the mediating roles of place attachment and perceived restorativeness while examining the moderating effect of landscape naturalness. …”
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Evaluation of a Sentinel Hypertension Surveillance System in Mojo, East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: Concurrently Embedded Mixed Design Study by Abiyie Demelash Gashe, Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Dawit Zenebe Weldemichael, Aman Yesuf Endries

“…Nearly three-fourths (10/14, 71%) of key informants perceived the system as flexible, while half thought it as unstable due to factors such as inadequate training and lack of supportive supervision and feedback system. …”
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Retrieval Augmented Therapy Suggestion for Molecular Tumor Boards: Algorithmic Development and Validation Study by Eliza Berman, Holly Sundberg Malek, Michael Bitzer, Nisar Malek, Carsten Eickhoff

“… BackgroundMolecular tumor boards (MTBs) require intensive manual investigation to generate optimal treatment recommendations for patients. Large language models (LLMs) can catalyze MTB recommendations, decrease human error, improve accessibility to care, and enhance the efficiency of precision oncology. …”
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Three-dimensional analysis of femoral tunnel placement in canine cranial cruciate ligament reconstruction by Tsai-Yu Lee, Ching-Ho Wu, Cheng-Chung Lin

“…However, no consensus has been reached regarding the optimal placement of the femoral tunnel for CrCL reconstruction in dogs. …”
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