Advanced ECG Analysis to Evaluate Multimodal Exercise Effects on Cardiovascular Health by Ruta Brazdzionyte, Deivydas Velicka, Kristina Motiejunaite, Kristina Poderiene, Zivile Kairiukstiene

“…Multimodal exercise program (MEP) interventions cause unique cardiac changes that can be systematically analyzed using advanced ECG techniques. Using algebraic co-integration methods, this study examined the physiological cardiac adaptations of a 6-week MEP compared to sedentary control subjects. …”
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Evaluation of a novel simulation-based training for urgent laryngectomy care by Freya Sparks, Nicky Gilbody, Katerina Hilari

“…In addition, training incorporated a skills-based session and interactive discussion with expert patients. Training was evaluated using pre- and post-course self-evaluation and qualitative feedback. …”
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Potential compensatory mechanism for cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes and prediabetes: altered structure-function coupling by Weiye Lu, Xuan Huang, Die Shen, Kun Wang, Jiahe Wang, Ziyu Diao, Shijun Qiu, Shijun Qiu

“…Diffusion-weighted MRI and resting state functional MRI data were used to quantify SC-FC coupling. General linear model and linear regression analysis were used to evaluate the relationship between glucose metabolism, SC-FC coupling, and cognition. …”
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Advances in gait research related to Alzheimer’s disease by Shuding Yan, Xiaoping Yun, Qiang Liu, Zhenmei Hong, Yufan Chen, Shuijing Zhang

“…Conversely, the gait information of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients can be captured using a 3D gait analysis system. Numerous gait characteristics can be derived from this gait data, and the early identification of AD can be facilitated by applying a graph neural network-based machine learning approach.…”
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Rabies outbreak in Lefeisa town, Somali region, Ethiopia: A report on epidemiological trends and one health implications by Hassan Abdi Hussein, Abdilahi Adan Ahad, Mohamed Hassen Abdilahi

“…Background: Rabies is a significant zoonotic disease that poses a severe public health threat, particularly in pastoralist communities where human-animal interactions are frequent. Understanding outbreak dynamics is critical for developing effective control strategies and advancing sustainable health interventions.Objectives: This study aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics of a rabies outbreak that affected both human and animals in Lefeisa town and to highlight the implications for a coordinated One Health approach to disease control and prevention.Methods:Outbreak data were collected from health facilities and official reports in Lefeisa town for the period of May to September 2023. …”
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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students by Shahd Al-Najdi, Abdulla Mansoor, Ola Al Hayk, Najah Al-Hashimi, Kamran Ali, Alaa Daud

“…Methods A qualitative approach using semi-structured face-to-face interviews was employed to collect data. …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Changes in knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions were measured using a posttest with the same questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 23), with paired <i>t</i>-tests to compare pre- and posttest scores. …”
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The effect of state gratitude on interpersonal trust under cognitive reappraisal among Chinese college students by Najam ul Hasan Abbasi, Li Zi Yi, Liu Yong, Mi Xue Xia, Abdul Hadi

“…Method In study 1, we used a questionnaire survey and experimental design to collect data, which we processed/analyzed using SPSS 23.0. …”
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Potential of saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation-derived postbiotic technology in mitigating multiple drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovars in an in vitro broiler cecal mod... by Elena G Olson, Dana K Dittoe, W Evan Chaney, Andrea M Binnebose, Steven C Ricke

“…Sequencing data were analyzed using QIIME2-2021.11. S. Infantis and S. …”
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Hypoglycemia and Anemia Associated with Malaria among Pregnant Mothers living with HIV attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State-Nigeria by Sani, N. M., Mukhtar, A. U., Mohammed, Y.

“…After obtaining ethical approval, a total of 200 HIV positive and equivalent numbers of HIV negative pregnant mothers were selected from whom socio-demographic and biomedical data was collected using structured Questionnaire. …”
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Benefits of the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global - MIG) in functional priorities of parents of Brazilian children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorde... by Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Vitor Geraldi Haase

“…Descriptive statistics were used to provide the priority profile. Pre- and post-intervention data were analyzed using paired t-test. …”
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End-of-life health literacy, knowledge and behaviours towards advance care planning among older adults: cross-sectional evidence from Switzerland by Ralf J Jox, Maud Wieczorek, Clément Meier, Sarah Vilpert, Jürgen Maurer, Carmen Borrat-Besson

“…This study thus investigates the associations between individuals’ end-of-life health literacy and their knowledge and behaviours toward ACP among a population-based sample of adults aged 58+ years in Switzerland.Methods We used data from 1319 respondents from Wave 8 (2019/2020) of the Survey on Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe. …”
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High Prevalence of Overweight/Obesity in Urban Sri Lanka: Findings from the Colombo Urban Study by Noel Somasundaram, Ishara Ranathunga, Kavinga Gunawardana, Muneer Ahamed, Dileepa Ediriweera, C. N. Antonypillai, Nishan Kalupahana

“…Sociodemographic data using an interviewer-administered questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and serum samples were obtained for investigations. …”
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Novel insights from comprehensive analysis: The role of cuproptosis and peripheral immune infiltration in Alzheimer's disease. by Jing Wang, Zi-Wen Yu, Qi Liu, Jing-Xun Wu, Yi-Dan Zhang, Hui-Juan Wan, Min Bi, Nai-An Xiao, Kun-Mu Zheng, Bin Jiang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Our first step was to obtain gene expression data from the GEO database and identify differentially expressed cuproptosis-associated genes (DECAGs) in AD. …”
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Effect of Pretreatment and Drying Methods on the Quality of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.)) Flour by Abebe Desalegn, Gesessew Kibr

“…The obtained data were statistically analyzed using SAS software at P<0.05. …”
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More comprehensive relationship between eGDR and sarcopenia in China: a nationwide cohort study with national representation by Zikai Jin, Liming Zheng, Chuanrui Sun, Bo Xu, Xiangyun Guo, Yili Zhang, Linghui Li, Xu Wei

“…Therefore, we conducted a more comprehensive study on the relationship between the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), an alternative indicator of IR, and the risk of sarcopenia, muscle mass, and muscle strength to clarify their interactions. Methods The Study included individuals from The China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) who had complete eGDR data at baseline and did not develop low muscle mass and low muscle strength. …”
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An Updated Scoping Review of Factors Associated with Length of Stay in Emergency Department by Kurhayati K, Emaliyawati E, Trisyani Y

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative and thematic analysis.Results: Factors influencing LOS in the ED were categorized into five main categories: (1) Patient characteristics (advanced age, male gender, comorbidities, and specific clinical conditions such as sepsis and blood diseases); (2) Time and environmental factors (nighttime, weekend, and winter visits); (3) Hospital and health system factors (hospital type, bed capacity, insurance status, and triage severity); (4) Diagnostic and treatment processes (waiting times for radiology and laboratory examinations, delays in specialist consultations, and limited inpatient beds); and (5) Patient arrival mode (arriving by ambulance or referred from another hospital).Conclusion: Longer LOS in the ED is influenced by various multidimensional factors that interact with each other. …”
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History and dynamics of Fennoscandian Ice Sheet retreat, contemporary ice-dammed lake evolution, and faulting in the Torneträsk area, northwestern Sweden by K. Ploeg, K. Ploeg, K. Ploeg, A. P. Stroeven, A. P. Stroeven

“…Collectively, this study provides data for better understanding the history and dynamics of the Fennoscandian Ice Sheet during final retreat, such as interactions with ice-dammed lakes and reactivation of faults through glacially induced stress.…”
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The Effects of Whole Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability in Adults With Subacute Ankle Injury by Sonia Young, Harvey W. Wallmann, Kailey L. Quiambao, Brooke M. Grimes

“…Data analysis was performed using 2-Way (2x3) Repeated Measures ANOVAs with additional post hoc testing as needed…”
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Investigating the Current and Desired Status of Factors Influencing the Medical Universities’ Participation in the Development of Moocs from the Virtual Education Experts’ Viewpoin... by Azita Barzehkar, Zahra Karimian, Manoosh Mehrabi

“…Data were analyzed using paired t-test, independent t-test, and ANOVA through SPSS version 21. …”
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