Dance Training and the Neuroplasticity of the Vestibular-Ocular Reflex: Preliminary Findings by Raghav H. Jha, Erin G. Piker, Miranda Scalzo, Diana Trinidad

“…This study examined the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) and its suppression during high-speed head movements, which may closely resemble the head-turning speeds used in dancers’ spotting techniques, using the video head impulse test. Methods: Eighteen female college students (mean age: 21 years) were divided into two groups—nine trained dancers (≥six years of dance training) and nine age-matched non-dancers—all without a history of hearing, vestibular, or neurological disorders. …”
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Surgical management of skull base and spinal chordomas: A case series with comprehensive review of the literature by Sarah Lee, Nahom Teferi, Juan Vivanco-Suarez, Ajmain Chowdhury, Stephen Glennon, Kyle Kato, Tyson Matern, Kathryn L. Eschbacher, Michael Petronek, Patrick Hitchon

“…Post op- 90 [60–100], p = .0911) and all patients either maintained or improved their neurological function. Median overall survival (OS) after diagnosis was 16.5 years. …”
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Assessment of relative energy deficiency in sport and malnutrition prevalence in female endurance runners by energy availability questionnaire, bioelectrical impedance analysis and... by Samantha Sharp, Roni Mashiach-Fransis, Nicola Keay, Adrian Slee

“…The median age of the participants was 32 years old (range 18–55 years old), with mean ± SD BMI 21.2±2.4 kg/m2. …”
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Prenatal vitamin d supplementation and child respiratory health: a randomised controlled trial. by Stephen T Goldring, Chris J Griffiths, Adrian R Martineau, Stephen Robinson, Christina Yu, Sheree Poulton, Jane C Kirkby, Janet Stocks, Richard Hooper, Seif O Shaheen, John O Warner, Robert J Boyle

“…<h4>Results</h4>We evaluated 158 of 180 (88%) offspring at age 3 years for the primary outcome. Atopy was assessed by skin test for 95 children (53%), serum IgE for 86 (48%), exhaled nitric oxide for 62 (34%) and impulse oscillometry of acceptable quality for 51 (28%). …”
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Application of fitball aerobics means in the system of physical education of female students of non-sporting specialties by A. V. Symonik, O. Ye. Chernenko, A. Ye. Chernenko, D. G. Serdyuk, B. V. Kokarev, S. M. Bulakh, A. M. Hurieieva

“…Material: In the research participated 59 female students of 18-19-year-olds. It was executed testing of physical and functional indicators fitness of students. …”
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Using a WebCT to Develop a Research Skills Module by Kelli Bellew Martin, Jennifer Lee

“…WebCT is the web-based course management system utilized by the University of Calgary1; it delivers course content in addition to assignment submission functions, self-tests and tracking of student activity. …”
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Clinical effectiveness of exogenous L-arginine in patients with coronary heart disease after community-acquired pneumonia by T. O. Kulynych

“…Patients were randomized in 2 groups: first – 30 patients with basic therapy combined with L-arginine; and second – 30 patients with basic therapy. hs-CRP, neopterin, РАРР-А, NT-proBNP were measured by ELISA-TEST before treatment and 1 month after. Clinical course was assessed during 1 year of follow-up. …”
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Utility of Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography in the Postoperative Assessment of Ankle Fractures by Mateusz Malik, Jakub Kwiatkowski, Artur Gądek, Agnieszka Lechowska-Liszka, Henryk Liszka

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this retrospective case study, we analyzed the correlations between the functional outcome scores approximately one year post-surgery and parameters assessed using WBCT. …”
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Utility of indicator thresholds across spatial gradients for applications to ecosystem‐based fisheries management by Shannon M. Hennessey, Jamison M. Gove, Mary K. Donovan

“…To understand how the ecosystem indicators relate to commonly used metrics in single‐species assessments, we also tested whether these relationships were consistent across species, species complexes, and functional groups. …”
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Effect of Vitamins B12 and D Deficiency in Thyroid, Skin, Oral, and Respiratory Disease by Praveen K. Tagore, Prashant Harit, Manish K. Sachan, Mahendra K. Bharti, Pratima Singh, Gauri Harit

“…Serum vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels were assessed using chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA). Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, and T4), dermatological assessments, oral health indices (DMFT index, oral mucosal examination), and pulmonary function tests (spirometry) were recorded. …”
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Ratio of fat-free mass to fat mass is associated with physical performance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Jui-Hsiang Sung, Fu-Shun Ko, Tsung-Hui Wu, Tsung-Hui Wu, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Chii-Min Hwu, Chii-Min Hwu, Guan-Yu Su, Guan-Yu Su

“…In this study, we determined whether the FFM/FM ratio can predict functional outcomes in patients with T2DM.MethodsThis study enrolled 166 men and 173 women aged ≥50 years who received a T2DM diagnosis at least 1 year before the initiation of this study. …”
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THE RISK FACTORS AND SPECIFIC FEATURES OF OSTEOPENIC SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES by N. G. Platitsyna, T. V. Bolotnova

“…RFs for OP were assessed using the one-minute test recommended by the International OP Foundation (2008); 10-year risk for OP-related fractures were calculated applying the FRAX computer program in accordance with the guidelines of the International OP Association and the World Health Organization (WHO, 2008). …”
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Рrediction risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease in children and adolescents with chronic gastroduodenal pathology by L. M. Boiarskа, К. А. Ivanova

“…The following methods were conducted: clinical and medical history, instrumental - fibroesophagogastroduodenoscopy, intragastric pH-metry, ambulatory around-the clock pH monitoring in the esophagus, functional - Holter cardiac monitoring, respiratory HELIK urease test, mathematics and statistics - variational statistics, correlation analysis, binary logistic regression and multivariate regression analysis. …”
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Effects of novel multicomponent exercise programs on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and physical fitness in older women by Mayara Imaizumi, Walter Sepulveda-Loyola, Bruna Prado Gomes, Camila Pereira, Fabiana Cristina Scherer, Regina Célia Poli-Frederico, Andréa Name Colado Simão, Vanessa Suziane Probst, Denilson de Castro Teixeira

“…The distance covered in the six-minute walk test also increased significantly in the functional training group (p=0.001) and was greater compared to both the Pilates (p<0.001) and control (p<0.001) groups. …”
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The Possible Role of Plant-Based Bars Consumption in CKD Geriatric Patients by Giulia Marrone, Silvia Urciuoli, Manuela Di Lauro, Kevin Cornali, Claudia Masci, Manfredi Tesauro, Pamela Vignolini, Annalisa Noce

“…<b>Methods</b>: A total of 20 male (mean age 73 ± 7 years) and 9 female patients (mean age 71 ± 4 years) were enrolled, divided as follows: 19 in the PBBs group (that consumed both bars) and 10 in the control group. …”
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Adverse Effects of Systemic Immunosuppression in Keratolimbal Allograft by M. Krakauer, J. D. Welder, H. K. Pandya, N. Nassiri, A. R. Djalilian

“…The average age of those with adverse effects was 50.0 years (SD 17.8) and those without was 23.6 years (SD: 14.3), which was statistically significant (unpaired t-test P=0.022). …”
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Acute Epstein–Barr virus hepatitis without infectious mononucleosis: a diagnostic challenge by Mirac Burak Tak

“…Discussion: While abnormal liver function tests are frequently observed in primary EBV infection, acute symptomatic hepatitis without IM syndrome remains rare.4 Previous reports have described EBV-related acute hepatitis and cholestasis, but isolated EBV hepatitis without concurrent IM features is unusual.4–6 The presence of a positive smooth muscle antibody in this case raises the possibility of an autoimmune component, although the patient’s rapid improvement without immunosuppressive therapy suggests a primary viral aetiology. …”
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Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: Fetal Diagnosis, Associations, and Postnatal Outcome: A Fetal Heart Society Research Collaborative Study by Jennifer Cohen, Bhawna Arya, Richard Caplan, Mary T. Donofrio, Dina Ferdman, Jamie K. Harrington, Deborah Y. Ho, Whitnee Hogan, Lisa K. Hornberger, Simone Jhaveri, Stacy A. S. Killen, Christopher L. Lindblade, Erik Michelfelder, Anita J. Moon‐Grady, Sheetal Patel, Emilio Quezada, Christina Ronai, Aura A. Sanchez Mejia, David N. Schidlow, Corey Stiver, Varsha Thakur, Shubhika Srivastava

“…On univariable analysis, fetal factors associated with fetal death or death/transplant by 1 year included ≥ mild tricuspid regurgitation, pulmonary atresia, aortic obstruction, fetal arrhythmia, and worsening hemodynamics on serial fetal echocardiogram (defined as worse right ventricular function, tricuspid regurgitation, or effusion). …”
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Comparative Analysis of Three Staining Techniques for Assessing Liver Fibrosis in Biopsy Samples: A Referral University Hospital by Mahdieh Fahimi, Mahsa Setayeshfar, Behzad Hatami, Amirhassan Rabbani, Zhaleh Mohsenifar

“…Background: Liver fibrosis is a progressive condition characterized by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix components, particularly collagen and elastic fibers, leading to impaired liver function. Accurate histological staging of fibrosis is essential for diagnosis, prognosis, and management. …”
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Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease among information technology employees in India by Bharam Bhargava, Padaki Nagaraja Rao, Anand V. Kulkarni, Ravikanth Vishnubhotla, Nanditha Pramod, Chandanadur Thippaiah Anitha, Kalyankar Mahadev

“…The median age of the employees was 38 years (34–43 years) with a body mass index (BMI) of 244 (70.72%) obese. …”
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