What is the Injury Incidence and Profile in Professional Male Ice Hockey? A Systematic Review. by Marco Cattaneo, Carlo Ramponi, Kristian Thorborg

“… # STUDY DESIGN Systematic Review # METHODS The electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQuest-Sport medicine & Education Index, and Pro-Quest Dissertation and Thesis were searched utilizing terms related to ice hockey and injuries. …”
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Knee pain in adults from the northeast of São Paulo, Brazil: prevalence, risk factors, and impact on quality of life by Alberto de Vitta, Nicoly Machado Maciel, Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão, Matias Noll

“…Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and impact on the quality of life of knee pain in Brazilian adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on a population survey with 600 individuals interviewed using questionnaires including a) sociodemographic and labor aspects; b) physical activity level (IPAC questionnaire); c) musculoskeletal symptoms (Nordic questionnaire); and d) quality of life (SF-36). …”
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Comparing imputation approaches to handle systematically missing inputs in risk calculators. by Anja Mühlemann, Philip Stange, Antoine Faul, Serena Lozza-Fiacco, Rowan Iskandar, Manuela Moraru, Susanne Theis, Petra Stute, Ben D Spycher, David Ginsbourger

“…In the case of probabilistic imputation, this leads to probabilistic prediction of the risk. We compare the methods using scoring techniques for forecast evaluation, with a focus on the Brier and CRPS scores. …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training on physical performance, systolic blood pressure, oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in skeletal muscle of spontaneously hyperten... by Thaynara Zanoni D'Almeida, Mariana Janini Gomes, Leticia Estevam Engel, Ines Cristina Giometti, Natalia Zamberlan Ferreira, Rafael Stuani, Camila Renata Corrêa, Robson Chacon Castoldi, Sarah Gomes Nunes, Andreo Fernando Aguiar, Anthony César Castilho, Marina Politi Okoshi, Francis Lopes Pacagnelli

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To investigate whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves physical performance, systolic blood pressure, and markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in skeletal muscle of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR).<h4>Methods</h4>Nineteen male SHR rats were randomly assigned to two groups: sedentary (SHRC) and trained (SHR+T). …”
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Clinicopathological features and evaluation of microsatellite stability of colorectal carcinoma with cribriform comedo pattern by Tuğba Günler, Pinar Karabağli, Hicret Tiyek, Özge Keskin, Muslu K. Körez

“…We aimed to answer whether these tumors could be defined as a distinct morphologic subtype with prognostic significance. Materials and Methods: Pathology reports and specimens from 449 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma (CRA) were re-evaluated. …”
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Determinants of food insecurity among Syrian refugee women and their coping strategies by Kübra Esin, Feride Ayyıldız

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of food insecurity among Syrian women refugees living in Türkiye (Turkey) and to evaluate the various coping strategies they use to manage food insecurity. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 251 Syrian women refugees aged 18–64 years living in Türkiye. …”
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An Assay System for Plate-based Detection of Endogenous Peptide:N-glycanase/NGLY1 Activity Using A Fluorescence-based Probe by Hiroto Hirayama, Tadashi Suzuki

“…Despite the development of non-radioisotope-based assay systems such as those using S-alkylated RNase or fluorescent-labeled glycopeptides as substrates, these methods are incompatible with crude enzyme sources, primarily due to the degradation of reaction products by contaminating endogenous proteases. …”
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Comparison of algorithms for the recognition of ChatGPT paraphrased texts by Aleksandar Kartelj, Miljana Mladenović, Staša Vujičić Stanković

“…Abstract The rapid development of artificial intelligence, especially AI assistants, is leading to new forms of plagiarism that are difficult to detect using existing methods. Paraphrasing tools make this problem even more complex and challenging especially in minor languages with inadequate resources and tools. …”
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Quantifying the Impact of Dysmenorrhea Symptoms on Quality-of-Life and Access to Oral Contraceptives by Income by Rhea Choksey, Rohan K. Mangal, Thor S. Stead, Terrika Jones, Rosa Flores, Latha Ganti

“… # Objectives This study measures the reported impact of dysmenorrhea on patients' lives and elucidates a relationship between income and access to oral contraceptives. # Methods Two hundred women completed a survey about their symptoms, level of pain, treatments, and the extent to which dysmenorrhea affected day-to-day obligations. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Physical Examination Tests for Suspected Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shigeharu Tanaka, Yu Inoue, Yuki Masuda, Hui Tian, Hungu Jung, Ryo Tanaka

“… # Study design Systematic review and meta-analysis. # Methods A literature search was conducted in the PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Ichushi databases. …”
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The impact of headache specialist density and the introduction of gepants and lasmitidan on prescriptions for acute migraine treatments: a regression and interrupted time series an... by Leon S. Moskatel, Rebecca Y. Linfield, Niushen Zhang

“…We sought to determine the impact of headache specialist density and the introduction of the gepants and lasmiditan on the prescription of acute treatments for migraine.MethodsWe analyzed three scenarios: first, we performed linear regression analysis with the percentage of patients with migraine prescribed an acute medication in 2023, obtained via Epic Cosmos, and the density of headache specialists at the state level. …”
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Implementation of 2D Running Gait Analysis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics by Tiffany Barrett, Kai-Yu Ho, Justin Rasavage, Micah Wilson, Melissa Goo-Tam, Tristan Trumbull

“… # Study Design Survey # Methods Thirty outpatient physical therapy clinics were contacted to assess interest in participation. …”
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Concurrent Validation and Reference Values of Gluteus Medius Clinical Test by Amanda S S Teixeira, Paula L Silva, Sabrina P Cintra, Fernanda Viegas, Luciana D Mendonça, Natália F N Bittencourt

“… # Design Cross-sectional. # Methods Thirty healthy individuals were recruited for validity and reliability testing. …”
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Side Effects of Steroidal And Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on The Oral Cavity. by Shayma Ghazi, Khalid Yasin Rasul, Aras Khidhir Hamad, Aso Abdulkhaliq Khidhir, Lozan Khalil Ahmed

“…The main objective of this research was to identify oral side effects that could be associated with using Steroidal or NSAIDs. Patients and Methods: A total number of 82 patients who were attending the teaching clinics at the college of dentistry and were using steroids or NSAIDs participated in this study and they were interviewed and examined clinically for the presence of any abnormal oral presentation. …”
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Monocyte Chemiluminescence Traits in Gastric Cancer by O. V. Smirnova, A. A. Sinyakov, V. V. Tsukanov

“…A study of monocyte chemiluminescent activity at variant stages of gastric cancer.Materials and methods. The study enrolled 90 gastric cancer patients and 70 healthy donors. …”
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Evaluation of Platelet Parameters in Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Background of Oral Submucous Fibrosis by Packiaraj Selvajothi Ranjitham, Subramanian Kuzhali, Muthu Ponnuswamy Sumathy, Santiago Gnandeepam

“…This cross-sectional study was performed using secondary data retrieved between January 2019 and December 2019 in the Department of Oral Pathology and the Hematology Laboratory. Methods and Materials: The data retrieved included 44 histopathologically proven OSCC in a background of OSMF (group III) and 36 OSMF (group II). …”
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Three-dimensional analysis using a dental model scanner: Morphological changes of occlusal appliances used for sleep bruxism under dry and wet conditions. by Aya Ozawa, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Kazuo Okura, Toshinori Okawa, Susumu Abe, Kohei Kamoi, Emi Uyama, Kenichi Hamada, Yoshizo Matuka

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study used a dental model scanner and best-fit alignment to analyze the deformation patterns of stabilized occlusal appliances (OcAs) used to treat sleep bruxism when stored in wet or dry conditions.<h4>Methods</h4>Eight OcAs were prepared using polymethyl methacrylate, stored in water at room temperature for 4 weeks (wet storage), and then in air for 4 weeks (dry storage). …”
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Improved early postoperative cognition in elderly gastrointestinal patients: a randomized controlled trial on the role of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block by Ruyue Xue, Yuexian Li, Mei Zhan, Lin Yang, Defeng Sun

“…BackgroundThis study evaluates the impact of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block (SGB) on early postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, as well as its potential effect on oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.MethodsIn this randomized controlled trial, 104 elderly patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic GI surgery were randomized to receive ultrasound-guided SGB before general anesthesia (SGB group) or general anesthesia alone (control group). …”
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Radioactivity concentration of 14C in the air of 14C urea breath test rooms and the resulting internal dose to medical staff by Bei Yu, Fei Chen, Jing Cao, Dingxin Long

“…Objective: To monitor the radioactivity concentration of 14C in the air of rooms used to perform 14C urea breath tests, and evaluate the contamination status of 14C released during such tests, and assess the occupational health risk to medical staff working in such areas. Methods: 14CO2 in air was absorbed from the air and turned into calcium carbonate through a chemical reaction. …”
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Decoding SFRP2 progenitors in sustaining tooth growth at single-cell resolution by Tianyuan Zhao, Qing Zhong, Zewen Sun, Xiaoyi Yu, Tianmeng Sun, Zhengwen An

“…The application of findings from mouse teeth to human disease remains insufficiently explored. Methods Leveraging multiple single-cell datasets, we constructed a comprehensive dental pulp cell landscape to delineate tissue similarities and species-specific differences between humans and mice. …”
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