Smaller and thinner long bones in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor impairments by Erin Hodgson, Erin Hodgson, Erin Hodgson, Erin Hodgson, Elizabeth G. Condliffe, Elizabeth G. Condliffe, Elizabeth G. Condliffe, Elizabeth G. Condliffe, Elizabeth G. Condliffe, Leigh Gabel, Leigh Gabel, Leigh Gabel, Leigh Gabel

“…Ct.BMD did not differ compared to typically developing youth (p = 0.202) or between functional abilities (p = 0.168). ConclusionsResults reveal that bone and muscle size, total and cortical content, and trabecular density are impaired in children with CP and CP-like conditions; however, cortical mineralization is not impaired. …”
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To treat or not to treat? Oncologists’ perceptions and experiences regarding overtreatment in end stage cancer patients by Saritte Perlman, Saritte Perlman, Aviad Raz, Pesach Shvartzman, Raphael Catane, Tamar Freud, Moriah E. Ellen, Moriah E. Ellen, Moriah E. Ellen

“…Physicians reduce overuse by relying on experience, communication and relationship building skills, taking ownership over their roles, confidence in their abilities, belief and recognition of the importance of appropriate care, involving families and other healthcare professionals and easing into the process. …”
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Fishy Business—Assessing the Efficacy of Active and Passive eDNA to Describe the Fish Assemblage of a River in Southwestern Western Australia to Support Effective Monitoring by Emma R. Stevens, Josephine Hyde, Leah S. Beesley, Daniel C. Gwinn, Suzanne Thompson, Lenore Morris, Paige R. Wilson, Deirdre B. Gleeson

“…Fyke netting and passive eDNA did not show significant differences in their average capture probabilities, and both methods had lower abilities to capture individual species than active eDNA. …”
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Prevalence and unfavourable outcome of oral frailty in older adult: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sheng-Rui Zhu, Sheng-Rui Zhu, Liu-Ying Wei, Kui Jia, Yuan-Xi Xie, Zheng-Ke-Ke Tan, Shu-Tian Mo, Wen-Zhen Tang

“…Background and objectiveOral frailty (OF) refers to a decline in oral function amongst older adult that often occurs alongside declines in cognitive and physical abilities. We conducted a study to determine the prevalence and unfavourable outcomes of OF in the older adult population to provide medical staff with valuable insights into the associated disease burden.MethodsFrom inception to March 2024, we systematically searched six key electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and CINAHL to identify potential studies that reported the prevalence or unfavourable outcomes of OF amongst older adult. …”
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The effects of diabetes on attention function: a comparative analysis of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their healthy peers by Paulina Wais, Maia Stanisławska-Kubiak, Elżbieta Niechciał, Katarzyna Anna Majewska, Joanna Wyrwas, Ewa Mojs, Piotr Fichna, Andrzej Kędzia

“…We evaluated attention abilities in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes compared to healthy controls.Materials and MethodsThe study included 209 children (77 females), comprising 115 with T1D (54 females) and 94 healthy controls (23 females). …”
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Handgrip strength in elite youth football: potential for performance prediction and the moderating effects of age and maturation by Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz, Lucas Wizani, Lynn Matits, Lynn Matits, Eric Schwarz, Patrick Wiedemann, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Achim Jerg, Johannes Kirsten, Alexander-Stephan Henze

“…Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple and reliable indicator of general muscular strength, yet its relevance in elite youth football remains insufficiently understood. This study examined the utility of HGS as a practical indicator of athletic performance in this population, focusing on its associations with sport-specific motor abilities and the moderating influence of age and biological maturation. …”
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Methyltransferase HsdM Regulates the Pathogenicity of <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> to Nile Tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>) by Dongdong Jiang, Bei Wang, Yan Ren, Xubing Mo, Meiling Yu, Defeng Zhang

“…The adhesion, invasion, anti-phagocytic, and whole-blood survival abilities of the WT and mutant strains were analyzed. …”
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Nurses' occupational fatigue level and risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Rong Pi, Yunfang Liu, Rong Yan, Zong De, Yali Wan, Yi Chen, Zihan He, Fang Liu, Yan Wang, Suyun Li

“…<h4>Background</h4>Occupational fatigue, characterized by both physical and mental exhaustion, is a pressing concern in various professions, particularly among nurses. Studies have consistently linked occupational fatigue to decreased productivity, heightened error rates, and compromised decision-making abilities, posing significant risks to both individual nurses and healthcare organizations. …”
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Extraintestinal traits of pathogenicity and sequence type lineages in commensal Escherichia coli from adults and young children: genotypic and phenotypic profiles by Ewa Bok, Justyna Mazurek-Popczyk, Magdalena Wojciech, Katarzyna Baldy-Chudzik

“…Multilocus sequence typing was performed using the seven-loci Achtman scheme.ResultsGenotypic studies revealed the virulence potential of the commensal isolates, and phenotypic analyses confirmed whether the genes are expressed. …”
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Comparative Genome Analysis of Piscine <i>Vibrio vulnificus</i>: Virulence-Associated Metabolic Pathways by Thararat Phurahong, Patcharee Soonson, Jumroensri Thawonsuwan, Varin Tanasomwang, Nontawith Areechon, Teerasak E-kobon, Sasimanas Unajak

“…<i>V. vulnificus</i> biotype I has recently been isolated and classified into subgroups SUKU_G1, SUKU_G2, and SUKU_G3 according to the different types of virulence genes. In a previous study, we have shown that biotype I <i>V. vulnificus</i> strains were classified into three subgroups according to the different types of virulence genes, which exhibited different phenotypes in terms of growth rate and virulence. …”
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Educational potential of Russian senior citizens by Т. I. Kasyanova, L. I. Voronina, T. M. Rezer

“…The surveys have demonstrated that many senior people, especially university diploma holders, entrepreneurs and self-employed, quite highly appreciate their professional qualities, abilities, merits and reputation. Senior people would like their experience, wealth of knowledge and skills to be in demand; they believe that they could perform social roles and functions such as a mentor or consultant in the professional sphere, an adviser in the authorities, an independent expert, etc. …”
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The effect of performing mental exertion during cycling endurance exercise on fatigue indices: sex dependent differences by Hamid Amoozi, Hamid Amoozi, Hamidreza Barzegarpoor, Hamidreza Barzegarpoor, Hamid Rajabi, Duane C. Button, Duane C. Button, Rana Fayazmilani

“…IntroductionMen and women have different performance abilities, where women have greater tolerance for fatigue in long-distance exercise. …”
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Advanced machine learning techniques reveal multidimensional EEG abnormalities in children with ADHD: a framework for automatic diagnosis by Ying Mao, Ying Mao, Xuchen Qi, Xuchen Qi, Xuchen Qi, Lingyan He, Shan Wang, Zhaowei Wang, Fang Wang, Fang Wang

“…IntroductionAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulse control, and multitasking abilities in children and adults. Understanding electroencephalography (EEG) characteristics of children with ADHD can provide new diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans. …”
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The first record of biological activities and chemical constituents of different extracts and semi-purified fractions of Bidens aurea (Aiton) Sherff (Asteraceae) by Shaimaa S. Shoman, Randa S. Hasan, Rim Hamdy, Emad A. Shalaby

“…Abstract Bidens aurea is a flowering plant known for its yellow or white flowers rich with various bioactive chemical compounds that possess or have proven high medicinal values, This research aimed to investigate the in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial abilities of individual polar extracts and semi-purified fractions of Bidens aurea. …”
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THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF USING INFORMATION ANDCOGNITIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRAINING OF TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS by Lavrentieva Olena, Krupskyi Oleksandr

“…In cognitive learning, the educational process focuses not on absorbing information but on understanding the internal connections of the studied subjects, which encourages students to engage in dialogical, exploratory thinking, and increases mental activity concentration. …”
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The importance of factors influencing elderly using of preventive services of traditional Chinese medicine by Chen Yan, Shen Dequan, Sheng Renlei, Chang Yujie, Yang Jiaqi, Ding Jie, Sun Zhifang, Wang Dahui

“…Enhancing cognitive abilities and self-management skills, alongside improving the primary care environment for preventive services of TCM, may encourage broader adoption of these services among the elderly.…”
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Competency evaluation index system for Chinese global health professionals: a Delphi stduy by Jingran HU, Jingsong YANG, Xiaoqi WANG, Heya YI, Lin WU, Ruitai SHAO

“…ConclusionsThe competency evaluation index system for Chinese public health professionals engaged in global health constructed in this study has good scientific validity and reliability, and can provide theoretical support and practical tools for the development of a global health talent pool among Chinese health professionals.…”
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Hypericin Nanoparticles-Associated Photodynamic Therapy Modulates the Biological Behavior of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by SERPINE1 by Yan X, Fan J, Qin W, Liao M, Li S, Suo L, Xie Y, Jiang X, Zou D, Liao W

“…However, the role and mechanism of PDT in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain unclear.Methods: In this study, we investigated the efficacy of hypericin nanoparticles (HC-NPs)-associated PDT (HC-NPs-PDT) on HCC to explore its anti-HCC mechanism both in vitro and in vivo. …”
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Parameters of oculomotor activity and cerebral hemodynamics in students with different types of autonomic reactivity while performing cognitive tasks by Anna I. Taleeva, Natalya V. Zvyagina, Olga E. Karyakina, Nikolay V. Popov, Tatyana V. Zotikova

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study enrolled 110 students of the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. …”
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دراسة العلاقة بين رأس المال البشري ورأس المال الاجتماعي بحث استطلاعي لآراء عينة من التدريسيين في جامعة الكوفة... by هاشم فوزي العبادي

“…There is highly interest to develop their personal abilities and work, and then pay attention to skills they possess to serve the university and its colleges. …”
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