Strength training for osteoporosis prevention during early menopause (STOP-EM): a pilot study protocol for a single centre randomised waitlisted control trial in Canada by Leigh Gabel, Lauren A Burt, Christina J Alexander, Leah Kaluta, Patrick W Whitman, Emma O Billington

“…The results of this study will be disseminated at national and international conferences and published in academic journals.Trail registration number ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05961371. …”
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Quantum algorithms for enhanced educational technologies by Basil Hanafi, Mohammad Ali, Devyaani Singh

“…It is in this context that the present paper delves into the role of quantum algorithms in education ecosystems and focuses on their capacity for transforming both learner and institution personalization, resources management, and secure data protection in learning contexts. Modern quantum algorithms like Grover’s Algorithm and Quantum Annealing support various functionalities like rapidity in processing as well as instantaneous flexibility towards customization of learning resources for the students and proper optimization of the learning trail. …”
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Interactions between ABC gene polymorphisms and processing speed in predicting depression severity by Meijiang Jin, Lei Ji, Maojia Ran, Yan Bi, Hang Zhang, Yuanmei Tao, Hanmei Xu, Shoukang Zou, Hong Zhang, Tao Yu, Li Yin

“…The cognitive function was assessed by the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Tower of Hanoi Test (TOH), Trail Making Test (TMT), and Verbal Fluency Test (VF). …”
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Screening of COPD patients using the COPD diagnostic questionnaire and a portable spirometer in primary healthcare institutions: a cross-sectional, diagnostic study by Feng Chen, Qingrong Nie, Xuefeng Han, Chunjuan Li, Qimeng Liu, Feifei Xu, Li Zhang, Le Qiao, Maoxin Li, Ying Zhang, Haiyan Wang

“…Methods Participants aged ≥ 40 years were recruited from primary healthcare institutions between July 2022 and July 2023. …”
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Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with and without Anxiety by K. A. Ehgoetz Martens, J. Y. Y. Szeto, A. J. Muller, J. M. Hall, M. Gilat, C. C. Walton, S. J. G. Lewis

“…Group performance was compared across the following cognitive domains: simple attention/visuomotor processing speed, executive function (e.g., set-shifting), working memory, language, and memory/new verbal learning. Results showed that PDA+ performed significantly worse on the Digit Span forward and backward test and Part B of the Trail Making Task (TMT-B) compared to the PDA− group. …”
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Correlation of MRI Visual Scales with Neuropsychological Profile in Mild Cognitive Impairment of Parkinson’s Disease by Luiz Felipe Vasconcellos, João Santos Pereira, Marcelo Adachi, Denise Greca, Manuela Cruz, Ana Lara Malak, Helenice Charchat-Fichman, Mariana Spitz

“…Statistically significant inverse correlation was observed between GCA scale and Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), semantic verbal fluency, Stroop test, figure memory test, trail making test (TMT) B, and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). …”
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Proteomic, metabolomic and lipidomic profiles in community acquired pneumonia for differentiating viral and bacterial infections by Samuel Rischke, Robert Gurke, Ann-Sophie Zielbauer, Nicole Ziegler, Lisa Hahnefeld, Michaela Köhm, Aimo Kannt, Maria JGT Vehreschild, Gerd Geisslinger, Gernot Rohde, Carla Bellinghausen, Frank Behrens, CAPNETZ Study group

“…Statistical methods, machine learning and pathway analyses were conducted investigating differences between the infection types. …”
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Simulation-based training program effect on pediatric nurses’ knowledge and performance regarding heel-prick during newborn blood screening test by Abdulaziz Asiri, Abeer A. Almowafy, Shimaa M. Moursy, Hanan A. Abd-Elhay, Shimaa Abdelrahim Khalaf Ahmed, Aml S. Abdelrahem, Marim T. Abo Seif, Faransa A. Ahmed

“…Immediately after the learning intervention session, the mean scores were 37.86 ± 1.28 and 34.84 ± 1.22 in the experimental and control groups, respectively. …”
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Effects of a multicomponent resistance-based exercise program with protein, vitamin D and calcium supplementation on cognition in men with prostate cancer treated with ADT: seconda... by Helen Macpherson, Robin M Daly, Patricia M Livingston, Declan G Murphy, Patrick J Owen, Timo Rantalainen, Niamh L Mundell, Jeremy L Millar, Steve F Fraser, Jack Dalla Via, Stephen J Foulkes

“…Objectives The aim of this preplanned secondary analysis of a 12-month randomised controlled trial was to investigate the effects of a multicomponent exercise programme combined with daily whey protein, calcium and vitamin D supplementation on cognition in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).Design 12-month, two-arm, randomised controlled trial.Setting University clinical exercise centre.Participants 70 ADT-treated men were randomised to exercise-training plus supplementation (Ex+ Suppl, n=34) or usual care (control, n=36).Intervention Men allocated to Ex + Suppl undertook thrice weekly resistance training with weight-bearing exercise training plus daily whey protein (25 g), calcium (1200 mg) and vitamin D (2000 IU) supplementation.Primary and secondary outcome measures Cognition was assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 months via a computerised battery (CogState), Trail-making test, Rey auditory-verbal learning test and Digit span. …”
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Medical Jousting: Going for the kill! by Dr.Fuad Ahmed Khan Niazi

“…He was dying and a bare murmur could be heard over his last breath: “I am your brother!!” …”
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Differences in spatiotemporal pressure and performance between Chinese and German elite youth football players during matches by Yapu Liang, Tianhe Li, Hansi Xu, Peng Zhang

“…This study aims to investigate the spatial pressure differences between Chinese and German U17 elite youth football teams, focusing on the ball-handler’s distance to the nearest defender (D).MethodsVideo analysis was conducted to measure D across various match contexts, including scorelines (leading, tied, and trailing), game phases (passing and receiving), pass outcomes (successful and unsuccessful), and pitch zones. …”
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Cultivars and lines from ICARDA in spring durum wheat (<i>Triticum durum</i> Desf.) breeding in the Lower Volga region by S. N. Gaponov, G. I. Shutareva, N. M. Tsetva, I. S. Tsetva, I. V. Milovanov

“…Grain analysis was carried out using the conventional methods for durum wheat as well as those modified by the Spring Durum Wheat Breeding Laboratory of the FCAR of the South-East.Result and conclusion. Many years of work led to identifying 22 lines of spring durum wheat, selected in the breeding nursery of the Main Competitive Trails (MCT) and in different years involved in complex multistep hybridization. …”
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Mortality trends of traumatic brain injuries in the adult population of the United States: a CDC WONDER analysis from 1999 to 2020 by Muhammad Hamza Dawood, Yusra Fazli, Sejal Lund, Shurjeel Uddin Qazi, Rija Tahir, Areehah Zafar Masood, Aiman Azam Qureshi, Saleha Safdar, Heraa Zaheer, Muhammad TayyabMuzaffar Chaychi

“…Men had consistently higher AAMR than women from 1999 (men: 35.6; women: 11.1) to 2020 (men: 38.8; women: 11.9). The 85 + years age group had the highest AAMR 118.5 trailed by 75–84-year age group at 53.2. …”
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Caribbean Crazy Ant (proposed common name), Paratrechina pubens Forel (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Formicinae) by John Warner, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

“… Over the last few years reports have escalated of a golden-brown to reddish-brown "crazy ant" infesting properties in and around West Palm Beach, Florida. …”
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Caribbean Crazy Ant (proposed common name), Paratrechina pubens Forel (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Formicinae) by John Warner, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

“… Over the last few years reports have escalated of a golden-brown to reddish-brown "crazy ant" infesting properties in and around West Palm Beach, Florida. …”
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Gaan Mawina, le Marouini (haut Maroni) au cœur de l’histoire des Noirs marrons Boni/Aluku et des Amérindiens Wayana by Marie Fleury

“…The purpose of this paper is to trace the history of the Marroons Boni also called Aluku and their journey across the Maroni (boundary river between French Guiana and Surinam) to escape Dutch soldiers sent on their trails. Their destiny crossed the Wayana’s path, from Brazil, who were trying to escape slaves' hunters, armed by the Portuguese, and had taken refuge at the sources of Maroni for more than one hundred years. …”
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Florida’s Agritourism Laws by Mary Beth Henry, Kathryn A. Stofer

“…Florida has experienced record tourism in recent years, with 105 million visitors spending more than $85 billion in 2015, according to VISIT Florida1. …”
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Florida’s Agritourism Laws by Mary Beth Henry, Kathryn A. Stofer

“…Florida has experienced record tourism in recent years, with 105 million visitors spending more than $85 billion in 2015, according to VISIT Florida1. …”
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Static Standing Trunk Sway Assessment in Amputees – Effects of Sub-Threshold Stimulation by L. Ming-Yih, S. Kok-Soon, L. Chih-Feng

“…Four unilateral trans-tibial amputees who consecutively wore prosthetics over 2 years were recruited in this study. Subjects performed single leg quiet standing trails with sub-threshold electrical stimulation applied at the quadriceps muscle during the trails. …”
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American Alligator Ecology and Monitoring for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan by Ken G. Rice, Frank J. Mazzotti

“… The American alligator once occupied all wetland habitats in south Florida, from sinkholes and ponds in pinelands to freshwater sloughs to mangrove estuaries. Nearly all aquatic life in the Everglades is affected by alligators (Beard, 1938). …”
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