Mediating role of grip strength between depression symptoms and cognitive function: A cross-sectional study among older adults with diabetes in rural areas. by Xueyan Liu, Fangyun Luan, Lijuan Xiao, Yingjuan Cao

“…Bootstrap analysis, with 5000 resamples, was employed to assess the mediating role of grip strength in the relationship between depression symptoms and cognitive function. The study included 898 older adults with T2DM, with an average age of 69.73 years. …”
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LitCog Caregiver Cohort: a prospective, observational cohort study investigating US caregivers’ health literacy, self-care skills and cognitive function by Rachel O'Conor, Michael Wolf, Laura M Curtis, Lauren Opsasnick, Morgan Bonham, Julia Yoshino Benavente, Grace Magnuson, Mary Morrissey Kwasny

“…Caregivers are eligible if they are (1) ≥18 years of age, (2) provided care for ≥6 months and (3) assisted with at least one activity of daily living, instrumental activity of daily living or health management task. …”
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a Marker of Improved Autonomic Function in PMS: A Homeopathy Intervention-Based Single Blind Randomized Control Study by Nayana P. Barde, Pradip B. Barde, Ajay O. Dahad, Tripathi Shatrugan, Anagha Kulkarni, Tapas K. Kundu

“…Statistical analysis included paired t-tests and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results: Out of the initially screened 37 subjects, 31 completed the study. …”
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Use of Intravenous Paracetamol Preoperatively Favors Lower Risk of Delirium and Functional Recovery in Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis by Junfei Guo, Tao Wang, Xuehong Zheng, Yubin Long, Xin Wang, Qi Zhang, Junchuan Liu, Guolei Zhang, Junpu Zha, Zhiyong Hou, Yingze Zhang

“…We aimed to investigate whether the use of intravenous paracetamol (IVP) preoperatively in intertrochanteric fracture (IF) patients aged 65 years or over receiving intramedullary fixation had significantly benefits on the pain score at discharge, delirium incidence, length of hospital stay (LOS), functional outcomes, and mortality. …”
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Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor may contribute to spondyloarthritis development in HLA-B27 transgenic rat by affecting conventional dendritic cells function by Amel Ait Ali Said, Chiara Rizzo, Hendrick Mambu Mambueni, Félicie Costantino, Maxime Breban, Simon Glatigny

“…In one hand, GM-CSF promotes proinflammatory functions of cDC2. On the other hand, GM-CSF is required for cDC1 to induce T cell proliferation, and those functions are blunted by HLA-B27 expression.…”
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Activation of functional α7-containing nAChRs in hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons by physiological levels of choline in the presence of PNU-120596. by Bopanna I Kalappa, Alexander G Gusev, Victor V Uteshev

“…<h4>Background</h4>The level of expression of functional α7-containing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons is believed to be very low compared to hippocampal CA1 interneurons, and for many years this expression was largely overlooked. …”
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MEANS OF OPTIMAL BODY MASS CONTROL AND OBESITY PROPHYLAXIS AMONG STUDENTS by A.Yu. Osipov, M.D. Kudryavtsev, V.I. Gruzinky, I.E. Kramida, S.S. Iermakov

“…Their age was - 19-20 years. In the research we used methodic of control over maximal admissible body mass. …”
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Enhancing Focus and Short Reaction Time in Épée Fencing: The Power of the Science Vision Training Academy System by Giulia Di Martino, Stefano Giommoni, Fosco Esposito, Davide Alessandro, Carlo della Valle, Enzo Iuliano, Giovanni Fiorilli, Giuseppe Calcagno, Alessandra di Cagno

“…<b>Background:</b> This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a six-week visual training protocol, based on the Science Vision Training Academy (SVTA) method, on reaction times and executive functions in high-ranking fencers. <b>Methods:</b> Twenty-seven fencers, aged 17.34 ± 3.63 years, were randomly assigned to an experimental Visual Training Group (VTG = 16) and a Control Group (CG = 11). …”
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Assessment of HIV-associated Neurocognitive Disorders in HAART-naïve Individuals: A Cross-sectional Study by Ravi Krishnegowda, Chaitra Rao, Sumesh Yadav, Konda Sai Kiran

“…The Chi-square test was used for data analysis. Results: Among the 120 cases, the mean age was 41.96±11.01 years, with 77 males, 42 females and one transgender individual. …”
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Sleep disorders are associated with impulsivity in school children aged 8 to 10 years Distúrbios de sono associam-se com impulsividade em escolares de 8 a 10 anos de idade by Marilaine Medeiros, Luciane B.C. Carvalho, Tatiana A. Silva, Lucila B.F. Prado, Gilmar F. Prado

“…CONTEXT: Sleep has an important function in the physical and emotional development of children. …”
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Impact of Strength Parameters and Material Structure of Bone Plates on Displacement of Bone Fragments in the Injured Area by Arkadiusz Szarek, Grzegorz Golański, Zbigniew Bałaga, Marcin Godzierz, Mariusz Radecki

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Response time of respondents to separate points of the Derogatis questionnaire as a diagnostic marker of depressive disorders by K. I. Linska

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Effect of indapamide/perindopril fixed-dose combination on 24-hour blood pressure and cognitive functions in treatment-naive middle-aged patients with essential arterial hypertensi... by T. M. Ostroumova, V. A. Parfenov, O. D. Ostroumova, E. V. Borisova

“…Before and at the end of the follow-up, the patients underwent 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM) and evaluation of cognitive functions using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), ten-words test (immediate and delayed word recall), verbal association test (literal and categorical associations), number connecting test (Trail making test (TMT), part A and numbers and letters connecting test (TMT) part B), and Stroop test. …”
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THE EFFECT OF CLIMBING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS EXERCISE ON SHORT-TERM MEMORY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS (AGE 18-22) by Raisa Dzata Adly S.K, Yosef Purwoko, Buwono Puruhito, Yuswo Supatmo

“…Method: This research used Quasi-Experimental with pre-test and post-test non-equivalent group method. Subjects were medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University (n=40) aged 18-22 years that meet the inclusion criteria. …”
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Does Whole-Body Vibration Training Along With Short Foot Exercises Influence Electrophysiological and Functional Activities in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? A Randomized Control Tr... by Roopa Rajendra Desai, Avanti Gaitonde, Manisha Rathi, Tushar J. Palekar

“…Within group analysis was carried out using Wilcoxin matched pair test and Mann Whitney U test was used for intergroup analysis. …”
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Corrective Long Spinal Fusion to the Ilium for Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity Results in Good Physical Function after Mid- to Long-Term Postoperative Follow-Up by Masahiro Sawada, Yu Yamato, Tomohiko Hasegawa, Go Yoshida, Tomohiro Banno, Hideyuki Arima, Shin Oe, Tetsuyuki Nagafusa, Katsuya Yamauchi, Toshiyuki Ojima, Yukihiro Matsuyama

“…The study spanned from the preoperative period to at least 5 years postoperatively. Physical function was assessed using isometric hip flexion and knee extension muscle strength, the 6-min walk distance test, the 10-m walk test, and the timed up and go test. …”
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Applying the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) in earthquake spatial forecasting: a case study on probabilistic seismic hazard function (PSHF) estimation in the Sumatra subduction... by Wahyu Triyoso

“…Implementation of the Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Function (PSHF) window using the b-value of a 5-year window length with a 1-year sliding window prior to a significant seismic event proved successful, and the methodology demonstrates the importance of the temporal "b-value" in conjunction with the reliable seismicity rate and spatial probabilistic earthquake forecasting models in earthquake forecasting. …”
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Spillover effect of a dietary intervention on physical activity in a randomized controlled trial with colorectal cancer patients by Hege Berg Henriksen, Åshild Kolle, Andreas Stenling, Ingvild Paur, Siv Kjølsrud Bøhn, Pernille Brøto, Tuva Syrdal Tronstad, Rune Blomhoff, Sveinung Berntsen

“…Activity sensors were used to collect data on physical activity at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Physical function was estimated by results from handgrip strength, 30 s sit-to-stand test and 6-min walking test. …”
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Engaging End Users to Inform the Design and Social Marketing Strategy for a Web-Based Sexually Transmitted Infection/Blood-Borne Virus (STI/BBV) Testing Service for Young People in... by Ethan T Cardwell, Teralynn Ludwick, Shanton Chang, Olivia Walsh, Megan Lim, Rachel Podbury, David Evans, Christopher K Fairley, Fabian Y S Kong, Jane S Hocking

“… BackgroundThe rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise across Australia among 16- to 29-year-olds. Timely testing is needed to reduce transmission, but sexual health clinics are at capacity. …”
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Parents’ Educational Background and Child’s Learned Skills Are More Predictive for a Positive School Career than Earlier Parenting Behavior or Child’s Mental Health—Results from an... by Beate Muschalla, Ann-Katrin Job, Wolfgang Schulz

“…Until now, there have been few longitudinal studies which considered several aspects at the same time and observed children’s development over ten or more years. <b>Methods</b>: The aim of this 18-year-longitudinal study is to find out to which degree different child, family, and socioeconomic factors during early childhood (4 years of age) are associated with educational and professional outcomes in young adulthood (22 years of age). …”
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