Examining cognitive differences in expert meditators and non-meditators older adults by Florence Requier, Hamed Mohammadi, Harriet Demnitz-King, Marco Schlosser, Géraldine Poisnel, Eric Salmon, Gaël Chételat, Natalie L. Marchant, Antoine Lutz, Fabienne Collette, The Medit-Ageing Research Group

“…Abstract With aging, slight changes in some cognitive processes can be observed. Therefore, we aimed to assess if meditation expertise is associated with preserved cognition in key domains affected in aging. …”
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The Efficacy of Sublingual Immunotherapy in Patients With House Dust Mite Allergic Asthma—A Systematic Review by Pernille Vigand Hegner, MSt, Anne Sofie Rysgaard, MSt, Alma Holm Rovsing, MD, PhD, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, MD, DMSc, FERS

“…On the other hand, the findings addressing treatment induced changes in lung function are conflicting.…”
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The association of serum klotho with pulmonary function among US adults: a cross-sectional study by Zichong Long, Huaqiao Mu

“…Lower levels of klotho protein were found to be associated with a variety of chronic diseases including hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression. In this study, we aim to investigate the association between serum klotho and pulmonary function parameters among American adults. …”
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Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Antithyroid Antibodies in North India by Cherry Bansal, Amanpreet Singh, Pragya Pandey

“… Background: Thyroid hormones control metabolism and growth functions. Incidence of thyroid dysfunction – hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and autoimmune disorders are on the rise. …”
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The mediating role of intrinsic capacity in balance and falls among older adults by Yao Cui, Jian Zhou, Qian Liu, Hui Ye, Bo Liu

“…Abstract The intrinsic capacity (IC) and balance function of older adults are closely related to falls. …”
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Correlation of atorvastatin with subjective memory deficits: a study from the NHANES and FAERS databases by Hao Zhang, Hua Huang, Panli Zhao

“…This finding indicates that while atorvastatin may not generally increase the risk of memory loss, some patients may still experience these side effects.ConclusionThis study integrated data from NHANES and FAERS to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between atorvastatin and memory function. On one hand, the NHANES findings support the potential benefits of atorvastatin in reducing the risk of memory loss. …”
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Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Cognitive Impairment in Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Sorur Javanmardifard, Fatemeh Shirazi, Sheida Jamalnia, Erfan Sadeghi

“…Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between caregiver burden and cognitive function in adult patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). …”
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Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study by Hong Ding, Jingtao Wang, Shu Liu, Yafei Xie, Xiaowei Zhang, Jing Yu

“…Abstract The fibrosis‐4 index (FIB‐4) is a noninvasive fibrosis test that is recommended for patients who are at risk of developing hepatic fibrosis. The aim of the study was to explore the correlation between FIB‐4 index and the decline of cognitive function among older patients with hypertension. …”
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Relationship between masticatory function and sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older adults aged 75 or older: a cross-sectional study by Hikaru Shiraki, Satoko Kakuta, Yumi Kimura, Masanori Iwasaki, Chihiro Masaki, Taizo Wada, Kozo Matsubayashi, Yasuko Ishimoto, Michiko Fujisawa, Kiyohito Okumiya, Ryuji Hosokawa, Ryota Sakamoto, Toshihiro Ansai

“…Abstract Objective The relationship between sarcopenic obesity and masticatory function is poorly understood. This study aims to explore this association in community-dwelling individuals aged 75 years or older. …”
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Is hypertension negatively associated with memory performance in women during climacteric? A systematic review by Arthur Polveiro da Silva, Laura Scatena Fávero, Adriano Bruno Corrêa, Mateus do Carmo Bardella, Luís Felipe Pengo Almeida Leite, Leonardo Santos Lopes da Silva, Márcio Fernando Tasinafo Júnior, Leonardo da Silva Gonçalves, Camila de Moraes

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Core exercises for performance, pain, and Lower-limb biomechanics in individuals with ACL-Reconstruction: A systematic review with Meta-analysis of randomized control trials by Mostafa Jalili Bafrouei, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Fateme Khorramroo, Johannes Zwerver

“…Abstract Core exercises (CE) are often included in rehabilitation programs following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to enhance recovery and functional outcomes. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of CE on performance outcomes, pain management, and lower-limb biomechanics in individuals after an ACLR. …”
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Relationship between Respiratory Function and the Strength of the Abdominal Trunk Muscles Including the Diaphragm in Middle-Aged and Older Adult Patients by Yuki Kurokawa, Satoshi Kato, Noriaki Yokogawa, Takaki Shimizu, Hidenori Matsubara, Tamon Kabata, Satoru Demura

“…Although it has been reported that respiratory function is important for trunk muscle stability, the correlation between respiratory function and abdominal trunk muscle strength remains undetermined. …”
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Clinical Evidence of Bee Venom Acupuncture for Ankle Pain: A Review of Clinical Research by Soo-Hyun Sung, Hyein Jeong, Jong-Hyun Park, Minjung Park, Gihyun Lee

“…In most studies, BVA was reported to improve both ankle pain and function simultaneously. Among the 14 studies, four participants reported adverse events following BVA treatment, all of which were classified as grade 1 or grade 2, indicating mild to moderate severity. …”
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Effects of Wilting and Exogenous Lactic Acid Bacteria on the Fermentation Quality and Microbial Community of <i>Plantago lanceolata</i> Silage by Yanhua Tang, Qing Dou, Bin Luo, Lili Zhao, Puchang Wang, Xuedong Yang, Yi Xi

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Occupational pesticide exposure and cognitive impairment among adult farmers in northern Thailand by Nichapa Phitsadang, Warangkana Naksen, Parichat Ong-Artborirak

“…The Thai version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test was used to assess cognitive function. Results The mean age of adult farmers was 58.74 years. …”
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Population pharmacokinetics modelling for clinical dose adjustment of carboplatin in dogs by Jérémy Béguin, Sarra Mahfoudhi, Marie Uzel, Antoine Rostang, Catherine Ibish, Aude A. Ferran, Ludovic Pelligand, Anne Hulin, Matthias Kohlhauer

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Comparison of 8 Weeks of Selected TRX Training and Weight Training on Improving Motor Function and Chronic Nonspecific Back Pain in Women Aged 35 to 55 by Fatemeh Rezaei

“…Objective The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 8 weeks of selected TRX exercises and weight training on improving motor function and chronic nonspecific low back pain in women aged 35 to 55 years. …”
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The MIND diet, cognitive function, and well-being among healthy adults at midlife: a randomised feasibility trial by Deirdre Timlin, Jacqueline M. McCormack, Maeve Kerr, Laura Keaver, Ellen E. A. Simpson

“…In contrast, the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet was specifically designed based on evidence linking individual dietary components to brain health and the prevention of cognitive decline. The aim of this research was to test the effectiveness of the MIND diet on cognitive function, mood, and quality of life using the Behaviour Change Wheel, and to design an intervention using the COM-B model to promote the MIND diet at midlife. …”
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Pulmonary functions and life quality assessment results two years after COVID-19 comparison with the sixth month results by Mustafa İlteriş Bardakci, Esin Nagihan Ozturk, Müfide Arzu Ozkarafakili, Hüseyin Ozkurt, Uğur Yanc, Dilek Sevgi Yıldız

“… Introduction: We aimed to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on patients 24 months after severe COVID-19 pneumonia. …”
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Comparison of Executive Functions, Sensory Processing and Theory of Mind in Children from Divorced Families and Ordinary Children by Hora Alirahmzadeh, Ali Abedini, Fatemeh Shokri, Masoud Rostami

“…Introduction: Divorce is not only an event but also a process that has short-term and long-term effects on children. Aim: The present study was conducted to compare executive functions, sensory processing and theory of mind in children from divorced families and ordinary children. …”
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