Risk Factors and Predictive Models for Sarcopenia in Older Adults by Shiyuan Zhang, Xue Yang, Nina An, Meng Lv, Lanyu Yang, Rui Liu, Song Hu, Weiguo Chen, Wenjing Feng, Yongjun Mao

“…Clinical data and laboratory test results were collected from these subjects. …”
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Novel Mathematical Modeling Parameters of PEMFC Based on Newton–Raphson Iterative Method by Ahmed A. Zaki Diab, Ahmed Hamdy Ali, Hamdy M. Sultan, Mohamed A. Ismeil, Montaser Abdelsattar

“…A Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) is an electrochemical generator used for various applications in modern life. In recent years, it has become a promising Renewable Energy Source (RES) technology that uses natural gases such as oxygen and hydrogen for electrical generation. …”
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Early onset and increasing disparities in neurodevelopmental delays from birth to age 6 in children from low socioeconomic backgrounds by Tae Hwan Han, Kyu Young Chae, Boeun Han, Ju Hee Kim, Eun Kyo Ha, Seonkyeong Rhie, Man Yong Han

“…We analyzed results from the Korean Developmental Screening Test, administered at age 6, which covered overall assessment and six domains of gross and fine motor function, cognition, language, sociality, and self-care. …”
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Effects of Acute Exercise Bouts on Cardiovascular Biomarkers in Runners with Exercise-Induced Hypertension by Young-Joo Kim, Han-Soo Park, Sang-Hyun Nam, Sang-Hoon Kim, So-Eun Lee, Jae-Hee Choi, Yong-Bum Park, Jin-Ho Yoon

“…Thirty-seven middle-aged male runners (aged 40–65 years) were categorized into a normal blood pressure group (NBPG; systolic blood pressure <210 mmHg, <i>n</i> = 23) and an EIH group (EIHG; ≥210 mmHg, <i>n</i> = 14) based on maximal systolic blood pressure during a graded exercise test (GXT). …”
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The burden of delayed diagnosis in Hirschsprung disease: insights from a Paediatric Colorectal Centre in South Africa by Emanuele Trovalusci, Tebogo Thelele, Paola Midrio, Catterina Bebington, Chris Westgarth-Taylor, Giulia Brisighelli

“…Demographic and clinical data, including the number and type of surgeries, complications, and functional outcomes, were collected and compared between the two groups using the Mann-Whitney U and Fisher’s Exact Test. …”
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Health Status of Hemodialysis Patients with End Stage Kidney Disease in Kirkuk City by Mujda Najim Taha, Abid Salih Kumait

“…The descriptive data analysis (frequencies, percentages) and inferential statics by use Anova and T, test was used for categorical variables Results: The results shows the male more than female and constitute 60 (60.0%), most of "Age Groups", between (50-59) years and constitute 35.0% in the dialysis patients  Conclusions: health status of patients with hemodialysis patients different according to independency, daily physical activities, psycho- social aspects, and adaptation of life., mean score for hemodialysis patients were high and moderate in most items, Health status of hemodialysis patients were poor, Socio-demographic characteristics of hemodialysis patients age, gender, marital status and occupation has significant effect on health status at p<0.05.   …”
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Normative data for neck muscles endurance in healthy Saudi males: foundations for precision health by Ahmad H. Alghadir, Hamayun Zafar, Talal Alghadir, Faisal Alghadir, Amir Iqbal

“…Methods: Ninety healthy adults aged 20 years and older with no history of neck pain or injury participated in the study. …”
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Reserves and their role in protecting against anxiety and depressive symptoms among undocumented migrants undergoing regularization by Stéphane Cullati, Julien Fakhoury, Jan-Erik Refle, Liala Consoli, Yves Jackson, Claudine Burton-Jeangros

“…Abstract Resources help individual to function in everyday life, while reserves, a specific type of resources, help them to overcome shock and stress. …”
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Using Small-Sided Games or Their Combination with Speed Endurance Training: Which Is More Effective for Improving Aerobic Capacity in Young Amateur League Soccer Players? by Feni Norrahmah, Shery Iris Zalillah, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Imam Syafii, Arif Bulqini, Muhammad Kharis Fajar, Muhammad Bagus Firzam Bharlaman

“…The average sample characteristics were 20.08 ± 0.97 years of age, 170.47 ± 4.77 cm in height, 62.98 ± 5.89 kg in weight, and a body mass index of 20.08 ± 0.97 kg/m². …”
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Minimally Invasive Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Fasciotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis by Rodrigo Encinas MD, Chase Gauthier MD, Anthony C. Cantrell MD, Yuqing Zhang BS, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, Christopher E. Gross MD, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA, Daniel J. Scott MBA, MD

“…The average age and BMI were 48.6 years (range 19–80), and 33.2 kg/m 2 (range 19.7–58.6), respectively. …”
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Virtual reality for older people: effectiveness of a training program for accident prevention by Alina Napetschnig, Wolfgang Deiters, Klara Brixius

“…Virtual reality (VR) applications offer novel opportunities for senior citizens to enhance their functional abilities. Routine activities, like crossing a street, can be simulated and practiced within a virtual environment.ObjectiveThis intervention study investigated the impact of a VR training application (‘Wegfest’) on physical function, fall-related confidence, and cognitive status in senior citizens. …”
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Effect of Aerobic and Foot Intrinsic Muscle Strength Training on Plantar Pressures and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomised Controlled Study by Shashikumar Channmgere Govindappa

“…A total of 140 patients with uncontrolled T2DM diagnosed aged between 30 and 65 years were assessed for peripheral neuropathy, both with and without clinical signs based on the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Index (MNSI). …”
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3D Spheroids — a Cellular Model for Studying the Effects of Hypoxia on the Epicardial Microenvironment by K. V. Dergilev, Z. I. Tsokolaeva, I. B. Beloglazova, D. O. Traktuev, M. T. Rasulova, E. V. Parfenova

“…Fundamental research in recent years has allowed us to reassess the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cardiac ontogenesis and its repair after damage. …”
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HIV associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) in Malawian adults and effect on adherence to combination anti-retroviral therapy: a cross sectional study. by Christine M Kelly, Joep J van Oosterhout, Chisomo Ngwalo, Robert C Stewart, Laura Benjamin, Kevin R Robertson, Saye Khoo, Theresa J Allain, Tom Solomon

“…HIV negative adults were recruited from the HIV testing clinic to provide normative scores for the neurocognitive battery.…”
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The Influence of Therapy Enriched with the Erigo^®Pro Table and Motor Imagery on the Body Balance of Patients After Stroke—A Randomized Observational Study by Anna Olczak, Raquel Carvalho, Adam Stępień, Józef Mróz

“…Purpose: Impaired balance leads to loss of function, e.g., the inability to walk safely. Therefore, restoring balance is a common goal of rehabilitation after a stroke. …”
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The Validity of a Portable Strain-Gauge Apparatus Versus a Commercial Isokinetic Dynamometer for Evaluating Knee Extension Kinetics by Dustin Oranchuk, Chris Juneau, Shelley Diewald, Jono Neville, John Cronin

“…# Background Isokinetic dynamometers are widely used when assessing neuromuscular function including knee extension kinetics. However, these dynamometers are often prohibitively expensive and are not portable. …”
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Multicomponent Exercise Training Improves Gait Ability of Older Women Rather than Strength Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Renata Wolf, Rafaella R. Locks, Paula B. Lopes, Paulo C. B. Bento, André L. F. Rodacki, Attilio N. Carraro, Gleber Pereira

“…The aim of this study was to compare the effects of multicomponent and strength training programs on dynamic balance, functional capacity, and gait ability in older women. …”
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Body Weight Measurement in Critically Ill Patients: A Bibliometric Analysis by Refonda Rias Anggiri, Suhartini Ismail, Retnaningsih Retnaningsih, Sumardi Sumardi

“…The potential topics related to this study were issues, such as “hemorrhage,” “ground glass opacity,” “artificial feeding,” “mathematical analysis,” “blood urea nitrogen,” “net ultrafiltration,” “kidney function test,” “cross infection,” and “virus load.” …”
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Disclosure of HIV status and its impact on the loss in the follow-up of HIV-infected patients on potent anti-retroviral therapy programs in a (post-) conflict setting: A retrospect... by Pierre Zalagile Akilimali, Patou Masika Musumari, Espérance Kashala-Abotnes, Patrick Kalambayi Kayembe, François B Lepira, Paulin Beya Mutombo, Thorkild Tylleskar, Mapatano Mala Ali

“…Kaplan-Meier plots were used to determine the probability of LTFU as a function of time as inclusive of the cohort. The log-rank test was used to compare survival curves based on determinants. …”
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Point of Care Ultrasound Guided Management of Lateral Ankle Sprains: A Case Series by Matthew Bush, Jon Umlauf, Bryan Pickens

“…# Background Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a common injury with incidence rates reported at 7.2 per 1000 person-years. Physical examination strategies provide limited information to guide rehabilitation that can maximize clinical outcomes. …”
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