Lowering the maximum legal tackle height in Scottish community women’s rugby: an injury surveillance and video analysis study across two seasons by Debbie Palmer, Sharief Hendricks, Ross Tucker, Hannah Walton, Neil Graham, Lara Paul, Isla J Shill, Hamish Gornall, Anthony P Turner

“…This study aimed to assess the effect of the LTH on player head-contact events, proximity (location nearest the head (~30 cm)) and concussion incidence in Scottish women’s community rugby.Methods A retrospective video analysis study, alongside prospective injury data collection, compared differences in game metrics, tackle characteristics and time-loss injury (including concussion) between the pre-LTH (2022/2023) and LTH (2023/2024) seasons.Results Head-to-head and head-to-shoulder proximity to the opponent for the tackler (head: rate ratio (RR):0.71 (95% CI 0.62 to 0.82), shoulder: RR:0.73 (95% CI 0.65 to 0.83)), and ball-carrier (head: RR:0.67 (95% CI 0.58 to 0.77), shoulder: RR:0.68 (95% CI 0.58 to 0.79)) were lower in the LTH season. …”
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Effects of Cerebellar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Motor Function of Patients With Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Yongxin Zhu, Juncong Yang, Kun Wang, Xianwen Li, Jiahui Ling, Xie Wu, Lianhui Fu, Qi Qi

“…This review aims to analyze cTMS efficacy for stroke patients and further explore the specific effects of different stages of the disease, stimulation modes, stimulation intensity, and treatment duration. Methods Six databases were searched comprehensively—CNKI, Wanfang, Web of Science, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Embase—to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to October 2024 that investigated the improvement of physical motor dysfunction in stroke patients using cTMS. …”
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Development and validation of an image-based questionnaire ARTROVIS to identify risk factors for the articular syndrome and related conditions by Olga A. Georginova, Aleksandra D. Savina, Tatyana N. Krasnova, Lyalya A. Gabbasova, Artashes G. Armaganov

“…Results: The self-report questionnaire for patients (ARTROVIS) has 24 items aimed at collecting social and demographic data, identifying risk factors for non-communicable diseases, assessing genetic aspects, identifying complaints from various organ systems, providing information on medical treatments taken by the patient (non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents, diuretics, antihypertensives, glucocorticosteroids, chemotherapy and radiation therapy), as well as an additional question for women on current pregnancy pathology. …”
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Digital Health Literacy and Attitudes Toward eHealth Technologies Among Patients With Cardiovascular Disease and Their Implications for Secondary Prevention: Survey Study by Greta Ullrich, Alexander Bäuerle, Hannah Vogt, Amir Abbas Mahabadi, Katrin Paldán, Daniel Messiha, Lisa Maria Jahre, Christos Rammos, Tienush Rassaf, Julia Lortz

“…MethodsThis survey-based study was a part of the baseline examination of the PreventiPlaque trial. …”
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Effects of novel flash glucose monitoring system on glycaemic control in adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial by Yongwen Zhou, Hongrong Deng, Hongxia Liu, Daizhi Yang, Wen Xu, Bin Yao, Jinhua Yan, Jianping Weng

“…At baseline, 12–14 weeks and 24–26 weeks, retrospective continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems will be used in both groups for device-related data collection. Biological metrics, including HbA1c, blood routine, lipid profiles, liver enzymes, questionnaires and adverse events, will be assessed at baseline, week 14 and week 26. …”
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Real-world multicenter experience with the CLEANER Vac™ thrombectomy system: An analysis of the first 30 patients by Peter Stibbs, Giles Martin, David Worth

“…Completion venography was utilized to assess clot clearance and adjunctive therapies such as angioplasty or catheter-directed thrombolysis were administered at the physician’s discretion when residual thrombus remained. Data collection included demographic details, pre- and postprocedure clot burden, thrombus clearance rates, adjunctive therapy use, and procedural complications. …”
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Association of rs556621 Polymorphism with Development of Stroke in Patients with Cardiovascular Pathology by S. Yu. Nikulina, V. A. Shulman, A. A. Chernova, S. V. Prokopenko, D. A. Nikulin, I. M. Platunova, S. S. Tretyakova, V. N. Maksimov, A. A. Gurazheva

“…To study the association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs556621 (G> T) with development of stroke in patients of the East Siberian population with cardiovascular pathology and risk factors.Material and methods. The study involved 260 patients (157 men and 103 women) with stroke (mean age 57.0 [51.0-62.0]) and 272 patients (170 men and 102 women) of the control group (mean age 55.0 [51.0-62.0]). …”
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Post-traumatic growth trajectories and influencing factors in patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty: a prospective longitudinal study by Yan Xie, Zhongmin Fu, Peifang Li, Jiali Chen, Lin Zhang, Ying Liu, Ning Ning, Zongke Zhou

“…In addition to collecting demographic and disease-related data, several assessments were conducted at four time points: preoperative day 1 (T1), postoperative day 1 (T2), postoperative month 1 (T3), and postoperative month 3 (T4). …”
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Effect of airtime incentives on response and cooperation rates in non-communicable disease interactive voice response surveys: randomised controlled trials in Bangladesh and Uganda by Saifuddin Ahmed, Dustin G Gibson, Adaeze C. Wosu, George William Pariyo, Joseph Ali, Alain B Labrique, Iqbal Ansary Khan, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

“…Background The global proliferation of mobile phones offers opportunity for improved non-communicable disease (NCD) data collection by interviewing participants using interactive voice response (IVR) surveys. …”
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Smartphone-Based Telemonitoring for Better Oral Health With Toothbrushes: 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial by Jaeyeon Kim, Yiseul Choi, Yoolbin Song, Wonse Park

“…A total of 150 participants were randomly assigned to 3 groups (50 participants each): (1) an ITT connected to a smartphone app providing real-time feedback and weekly dental professional reviews, (2) an ORT with smartphone-based guidance requiring participants to send weekly brushing records via screenshots, and (3) an MT with a brushing diary for review. Data collection occurred in clinical settings. Primary outcomes included plaque reduction measured using the Simple Hygiene Score (SHS), while secondary outcomes included plaque reduction measured using the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein plaque index (QHI), reductions in halitosis, and changes in oral microbiota. …”
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Digital Biomarkers for Parkinson Disease: Bibliometric Analysis and a Scoping Review of Deep Learning for Freezing of Gait by Wenhao Qi, Shiying Shen, Chaoqun dong, Mengjiao Zhao, Shuaiqi Zang, Xiaohong Zhu, Jiaqi Li, Bin Wang, Yankai Shi, Yongze Dong, Huajuan Shen, Junling Kang, Xiaodong Lu, Guowei Jiang, Jingsong Du, Eryi Shu, Qingbo Zhou, Jinghua Wang, Shihua Cao

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the current status, hot spots, and future trends of global PD biomarker research, and provide a systematic review of deep learning models for freezing of gait (FOG) digital biomarkers. MethodsThis study used bibliometric analysis based on the Web of Science Core Collection database to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the multidimensional landscape of Parkinson digital biomarkers. …”
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Application of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: an analytical study by Yiru Weng, Zhouzhou Dong, Gongjie Ye, Linhui Shi, Panpan Liu, Tingting Zhou, Honghua Ye

“…Abstract Purpose To Explore the correlation between Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and the prognostic outcomes of patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP); to analyze the impact of CRRT initiation time on the final prognosis of SAP patients; to evaluate factors affecting the therapeutic effect of CRRT in SAP patients without absolute indications for CRRT, and to develop a multi-factorial predictive model for the efficacy of CRRT in treating SAP. Methods This retrospective cohort study analyzed clinical data from SAP patients admitted to The Affiliated LiHuili Hospital of Ningbo University (2015–2024), collecting baseline characteristics (demographics, disease severity scores), CRRT parameters (initiation timing, laboratory values), and clinical outcomes. …”
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Mitochondrial Fitness Science Communication for Aging Adults: Prospective Formative Pilot Study by Cathy A Maxwell, Brandon Grubbs, Mary S Dietrich, Jeffrey T Boon, John Dunavan, Kelly J Knickerbocker, Maulik R Patel

“…In the phase-2 summative evaluation, a subgroup of phase-1 participants (n=19) participated in a 1-month MitoFit intervention prototype to evaluate the intervention and data collection feasibility. ResultsIn phase 1, participants (mean age 67.8, SD 8.9 y; 75/100, 75% female) rated the MitoFit videos as acceptable (≥4 out of 5 on a Likert-scale survey; from 97/101, 96% to 100/101, 99%), appropriate (101/101, 100%), and helpful (from 95/101, 94% to 100/101, 99%) to support adaptation and continued work on our novel approach. …”
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Supported biopsychosocial self-management for back-related leg pain: a randomized feasibility study integrating a whole person perspective by Brent Leininger, Roni Evans, Carol M. Greco, Linda Hanson, Craig Schulz, Michael Schneider, John Connett, Francis Keefe, Ronald M. Glick, Gert Bronfort

“…Feasibility was assessed using pre-specified targets for recruitment and enrollment, intervention delivery, and data collection over the six-month study period. …”
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Analysis of regional characteristics in mortality trends of three chronic infectious diseases among the elderly in China, 2004–2021 by Yi-ran Xiao, Xiang Ren, Meng-di Zhang, He Zhu, Xin Wang, Wen-shan Sun, Xiao-min Guo, Fei Huang, Jian-jun Liu, Hong-yan Yao, Qi-qi Wang, Wen-jing Zheng

“…This study analyzed mortality trends and regional/urban-rural disparities of these three diseases among Chinese elderly individuals aged 60 years and older from 2004 to 2021 to identify priority areas for targeted prevention strategies. Methods Data were sourced from the “China Cause-of-Death Surveillance Dataset (2004–2021)” published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. …”
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Health‐Seeking Behavior of Patients With Dental Abscesses: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Kwame Adu Okyere Boadu, Richard Okyere Boadu, Abigail Achiaa Nyarko, Esther Priscilla Biamah Danquah, Victor Wireko Adu, Nana Atuahene Oti, John Billy Owusu Quarshie, Nana Bempong Owusu‐ Ankomah

“…It further identified factors influencing patients' knowledge and practices, and examined the necessity of targeted educational interventions. Methods A cross‐sectional quantitative design was used to collect data from 100 participants through purposive sampling. …”
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Risk factors for heart failure in patients with COVID-19 by A. V. Svarovskaya, A. O. Shabelsky, P. A. ASTANIN, A. V Levshin

“…The collection of clinical, history and laboratory data were carried out by analyzing electronic medical records. …”
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Pediatric Tuina for the treatment of functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Na-Yeon Ha, Chang-Yul Keum, Jinsung Kim

“…This study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tuina in treating FD in children. Methods: A comprehensive search of 11 databases was conducted for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to June 2022. …”
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Assessment of maternal healthcare services among the women of reproductive age in the rural municipality of Nepal: a cross-sectional study by Mukesh Adhikari, Manish Rajbanshi, Anita Karki, Richa Aryal, Bishnu Prasad Choulagai

“…A Nepali-translated tool based on Andersen’s Behaviour Model of healthcare service utilisation was used to collect the data. ANC services, SBAs, PNC services and continuum of care were dependent variables while independent variables were categorised into predisposing, enabling and need factors. …”
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Brain Injury and Ketamine study (BIKe): a prospective, randomized controlled double blind clinical trial to study the effects of ketamine on therapy intensity level and intracrania... by Veerle De Sloovere, Liese Mebis, Pieter Wouters, Fabian Guïza, Eva Boonen, Marc Bourgeois, Jasperina Dubois, Didier Ledoux, Piet Lormans, Hugues Maréchal, Emmanuel Van der Hauwaert, Bart Depreitere, Geert Meyfroidt

“…The IMP will be stopped when the last ICP control sedative is discontinued. Data collection will stop when the patient is discharged from the ICU. …”
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