Use of soil nematodes as indicators of soil and plant health in continuous cropping systems: A case study in dragon fruit by Zhechao Dou, Jing Ma, Kunguang Wang, Qiaofang Lu, Zhiguang Chi, Dongming Cui, Chang Pan, Zhuchi He, Yuanmei Zuo

“…Further analysis of the composition, diversity, and ecological function indices of soil nematodes showed that the soil ecological environment deteriorated after 3 years of continuous cropping, with Y5 having the worst results. …”
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Research on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding dengue infection: a community-based study in rural Cox's Bazar by Saima Bibi

“…Problem: DI poses a serious threat to public health, especially in tropical and subtropical areas where the dengue virus vector, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is abundant.1,2 Bangladesh experienced its major dengue outbreak in 2019, with 100,000 cases and 120 deaths, followed by the second-largest outbreak in 2022, with 60,078 cases and 266 deaths.3,4 Assessment of problem and analysis of its causes: Bangladesh is severely affected by DI, largely due to factors including tropical climate, a dense population, unplanned urbanisation, inadequate vector control and low-literacy rates.5,6DI can cause mild fever to severe conditions, such as haemorrhagic fever, dengue shock syndrome, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal disturbance, low platelet count and deranged liver function tests. However, initially, the disease presents with fever, myalgia, arthralgia, retroorbital pain and rash.7–12 Intervention: Despite ongoing advancements in dengue research globally, ensuring effective treatment and preventive measures remains challenging.13 Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the KAP measures regarding DI among rural residents of Cox's Bazar, which would be a reference for other areas in Bangladesh. …”
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Alteration in motor control in patients with low back pain and myotonic syndrome of lumbar osteochondrosis by V.A. Kolesnichenko, H.H. Holka, I.V. Hresko, V.V. Burlaka, V.V. Vesnin, B.P. Vvedensky, D.B. Vvedensky

“…Low back pain is one of the most urgent medical and socio-economic problems of society, accompanied by a global increase in the number of years lived with disability (YLDs). The majority of studies associate low back pain with limitation of motor function of the spine and muscle control of the lumbar-pelvic area, however, in a number of reports such a connection was not found. …”
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Protocol for a multisite randomised trial of Hand–Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity training for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: HABIT-ILE Australia... by Roslyn N Boyd, Leanne Sakzewski, Mark Chatfield, Yannick Bleyenheuft, Iona Novak, Catherine Elliott, Sarah Reedman, Cathy Morgan, Kerstin Pannek, Jurgen Fripp, Prue Golland, David Rowell, Robert Stuart Ware

“…Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, immediately following intervention, and then retention of effects will be tested at 26 weeks. Primary outcomes will be the Gross Motor Function Measure and ABILHAND-Kids. …”
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Cognitive and Emotional Impairment after Minor Stroke and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI): A Prevalence Study by Åse Hagen Morsund, Hanne Ellekjær, Arne Gramstad, Magnus Tallaksen Reiestad, Rune Midgard, Sigrid Botne Sando, Egil Jonsbu, Halvor Næss

“…We included patients aged 18-70 years with a minor ischemic stroke defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2 at day 7 or at discharge if before and age-matched NSTEMI patients with the same functional mRS. …”
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Prediction of dust storm using artificial neural networks in Kermanshah by Toba Alizadeheh, Majid rezaie banafsh, Gholamreza Goodarzi, Hashem Rostamzadeh

“…Additionally, the results of the time series prediction using the ANFIS model showed that the linear bell membership function with grade 3, during both the training and testing stages, was the most effective input function among other membership functions. …”
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Protocol for project MHISS: Mental Health and Immunodynamics of Social Stress by Daniel P. Moriarity, Andrea C.M. Miller, Japneet Kaur, Ritika Prasad, Matthew B. Figueroa, George M. Slavich

“…Typically, this effect has been tested in the lab with acute social stressors. To build upon this research with greater external validity, we used the transition to college campuses for 1st year undergraduates as an ecologically valid social stressor in this novel, intensive longitudinal psychoneuroimmunology study. …”
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The association of diabetes mellitus and routinely collected patient‐reported outcomes in patients with cancer. A real‐world cohort study by Dominik J. Ose, Emmanuel Adediran, Bayarmaa Mark, Krista Ocier, William A. Dunson JR, Cindy Turner, Belinda Taylor, Kim Svoboda, Andrew R. Post, Jennifer Leiser, Howard Colman, Cornelia M. Ulrich, Mia Hashibe

“…We assessed the association between DM in patients with cancer and PRO scores for anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain interference, and physical function using multiple linear regression and t‐tests. …”
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Daily dynamics of cardiovascular system parameters in students with different chronotypes by S. I. Pavlenko, D. S. Gromova, V. A. Gvozdeva

“…Human chronotype significantly influences the functioning of various body systems. Several genes determine chronotype. …”
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Evaluation of the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy Scale in the UK: a psychometric analysis including predictive validity by Geraldine Barrett, Jennifer Hall, Corinne Rocca

“…Objectives To evaluate the psychometric performance, including predictive validity, of a UK version of the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy (DAP) scale.Design Prospective cohort study for psychometric evaluation.Setting UK.Participants Women in the UK aged 15 years to menopause, who were not pregnant at the time of recruitment in October 2018, were eligible. 994 women completed the baseline survey and 90.2% of women eligible for the 12-month survey participated.Primary and secondary outcome measures The DAP scale was assessed according to key measurement properties of validity (construct (structural and hypothesis testing) and criterion (predictive)), reliability (internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha and test–retest using intraclass correlation coefficients, ICC) and differential item functioning. …”
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The effect of a course of “barre au sol” exercises on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non­specific chronic low back pain by Behroz Sarvarifar, Seyed Kazem Mosavi Sadati, Abdolrasul Daneshjoo

“…The “Functional Movement Screen” (FMS) and “Nine Test Screening Battery” (9TSB), McGill Torso Endurance Tests, and visual pain scale (VAS) were used to check movement patterns, trunk endurance, and pain levels of participants, respectively. …”
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Cognitive reserve is associated with education, social determinants, and cognitive outcomes among older American Indians in the Strong Heart Study by Astrid M. Suchy-Dicey, W. T. Longstreth, Dedra S. Buchwald, Kristoffer Rhoads, Thomas J. Grabowski

“…Better cognitive reserve was associated with better cognitive function over mean 6.7 years follow-up (range 4-9 years); and the association for education with cognition over time was mediated in part (15-24%) by cognitive reserve. …”
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OBJECTIVE HEARING DISORDER DIAGNOSTIC METHODS IN YOUNGER CHILDREN by E. E. Savel'eva, A. V. Pashkov, T. A. Polunina, I. V. Naumova, A. S. Samkova

“…The most reliable results of hearing thresholds identification are obtained when classic psychoacoustic hearing function examination methods are combined with modern electrophysiological examination method and hearing loss grade verification using surdopedagogic tests.…”
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Gait Analysis and Fall Risk Assessment in Different Age Groups: A Comparative Study by Thanaporn Sukpramote, Wongwit Senavongse

“…Thus, we analyzed gait parameters, involving 10 participants aged between 20 and 30 years old, and 10 participants aged 50 years and older, using the Gait Analysis System (LONGGOOD Meditech Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan), which automatically positions the human body and GaitBEST. …”
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Integration of single-cell sequencing and drug sensitivity profiling reveals an 11-gene prognostic model for liver cancer by Qunfang Zhou, Jingqiang Wu, Jiaxin Bei, Zixuan Zhai, Xiuzhen Chen, Wei Liang, Jing Meng, Mingyu Liu

“…An 11-gene prognostic model was constructed, effectively stratifying patient prognosis (p < 0.05) and achieving an AUC above 0.6 for 5 year survival prediction in multiple cohorts. Functional analysis revealed that upregulated genes in high-risk groups were enriched in cell adhesion pathways, while downregulated genes were enriched in metabolic pathways. …”
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Hydroxyurea therapy for neurological and cognitive protection in pediatric sickle cell anemia in Uganda (BRAIN SAFE II): Protocol for a single-arm open label trial by Vincent Mboizi, Catherine Nabaggala, Deogratias Munube, John M. Ssenkusu, Phillip Kasirye, Samson Kamya, Michael G. Kawooya, Amelia Boehme, Frank Minja, Ezekiel Mupere, Robert Opoka, Caterina Rosano, Richard Idro, Nancy S. Green

“…SCVI is assessed by cerebral arterial velocity using Doppler ultrasound, with cognitive function determined by formal neurocognitive testing (primary outcomes). …”
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Evaluation of Albizia lebbeck and Curcuma longa Extracts on Gastrointestinal Motility, Safety, and Hematological Parameters: A Sub-Chronic Toxicity and Pharmacological Study by Bushirat Fagbohun, Hassan Adewuyi, Maryam Musa, Ojochenemi Unuata, Ochonung Ogar, Agor Achi, Usman Mohammed, Jaiyeola Olukayode

“…Safety was evaluated through sub-chronic toxicity studies, including liver and kidney function tests and hematology parameters.Results: Albizia lebbeck and Curcuma longa extracts significantly enhanced gastrointestinal motility and antioxidant activity (p<0.05), improved liver function (ALT: -15.4 %, AST: -12.5 %), and kidney function (creatinine: -10.3 %, urea: -9.5 %). …”
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A secondary analysis of gait after a 4-week postural intervention for older adults with hyperkyphosis by L. C. Hughes, A. L. Ellis, H. L. Rogers, M. Hadley, R. V. Galloway

“…Abstract Background Thoracic hyperkyphosis (HK), common in older adults, has been linked to impairments in physical function, mobility, balance, gait, and falls. Our pilot study used a novel 4-week manual therapy and exercise intervention for HK and showed improved posture and function. …”
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COVID-19 and liver by Rania S. Sobh, Sumaya H. El-Shazly, Samy Zaky, Nessren M. Bhaa EL-Deen, Mohamed Hassany, Lamiaa M. Kamal

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on liver function in both hepatic and non-hepatic patients across varying degrees of disease severity, as confirmed by PCR testing. …”
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Association of pituitary neuroendocrine tumors and neurofibromatosis type 1: assessing causation versus coincidence. Case report by Mercedes Aguilar-Soto, Julia M. Zuarth-Vázquez, Laura Leyva-Figueroa, Karla Zarco-Ávila, Armando Gamboa-Domínguez, Aldo Eguiluz-Melendez, Laura C. Hernández-Ramírez

“…Similar cases were searched in the literature.ResultsA 54-year-old-man was incidentally diagnosed with a clinically non-functioning PitNET via brain imaging. …”
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