Let´s Swing it –The Interaction Between Participation-Related Shoulder Load and Pre-season Trunk Rotation Power on Shoulder Problems in Male Handball Players by Kari Arnason, Atli Agustsson, Hilde Fredriksen, Elis Thor Rafnsson, Kristin Briem

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess 1) the association between pre-season measurements and shoulder problems among handball players and 2) whether pre-season strength and power influence the association between PSL and severity of shoulder problems. # Study Design Prospective observational cohort study. # Methods Pre-season measurements were done using the Isometric mid-thigh pull for lower body strength, a seated test for trunk rotation power (TRP) and isometric testing of external (ER) and internal rotation shoulder strength on 42 male players. …”
Get full text

Precision nanoparticles for drug delivery, cell therapy tracking, and theranostics by Felder-Flesch, Delphine, Talamini, Laura, Muller, Sylviane

“…For more than two decades, nanoparticles have attracted a great deal of attention from researchers and developers. When properly designed, vectorized nanoparticles represent high-value-added tools with potentially invaluable properties in a number of areas, including biology, biotechnology, and medicine owing to their exceptional physico-chemical properties, especially resulting from their high surface area, high loading capacity, and nanoscale size. …”
Get full text

The Test Re-Test Reliability of A Novel Single Leg Hop Test (T-Drill Hop Test) by Rodney Negrete, Samantha Simms, Jacob Gross, Lucas Nunes Rabello, Matt Hixon, Ibrahim M. Zeini, Walter L. Jenkins, George J. Davies

“… # Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study is to determine the test re-test reliability of a novel multi-directional timed single leg hop test (T-Drill Hop Test) for use in rehabilitation and performance assessments. # Study Design Cross-sectional reliability study. # Methods Fifty healthy recreationally active college age subjects, (23 males and 27 females) between the ages of 18 and 35, (mean age 23.48 with SD 3.82) consented to perform the test. …”
Get full text

Assessment of the Effects of Chemotherapy on Ovarian Reserve in Rats by Ahmet Mete Ergenoğlu, Özgür Yeniel, Volkan Turan, Gülşah Demirtaş, Levent Akman, Mustafa Coşan Terek, Gülinnaz Ercan, Osman Zekioğlu

“… OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of cyclophosphamide and cisplatin on ovarian reserve in rats by the way of counting primordial follicle and assessing TNF-alpha, 8-OH deguanosine and oxidant/antioxidant status. STUDY DESIGN: Thirty Wistar rats were divided into three groups. …”
Get full text

A randomised trial comparing the clinical effectiveness of different emergency department healthcare professionals in soft tissue injury management by Jonathan Richard Benger, Jane Powell, Fiona Cramp, Carey Middleton McClellan

“…Objectives To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of soft tissue injury management by emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) and extended scope physiotherapists (ESPs) compared to the routine care provided by doctors in a UK emergency department (ED).Design Randomised, pragmatic trial of equivalence.Setting One adult ED in England.Participants 372 patients were randomised; 126 to the ESP group, 123 to the ENP group and 123 to the doctor group. …”
Get full text

Awareness, efficacy, and readiness on the usability of counseling service application software to enhance the academic outcome by Abdulmutalib Opeyemi Adio, Hameed Olamilekan Bolaji

“…Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected through a standardized questionnaire validated by experts. …”
Get full text

Mechanical Percussion Devices: A Survey of Practice Patterns Among Healthcare Professionals by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, David G Behm, Kyle Stull, Morey J Kolber

“… # Purpose To survey and document the knowledge, clinical application methods, and use of mechanical percussion devices among healthcare professionals in the United States. # Design Cross-sectional survey study. # Methods A 25 question online survey was emailed to members of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy…”
Get full text

Correlation Between Y-Balance Test and Balance, Functional Performance, and Outcome Measures in Patients Following ACL Reconstruction by Jin Seong Kim, Ui Jae Hwang, Moon Young Choi, Doo Hwan Kong, Kyu Sung Chung, Jeong Ku Ha, Oh Yun Kwon

“… # Purpose This study aimed to examine the relationship between YBT scores and measures of knee joint laxity, static balance, knee flexor and extensor torque and strength ratio, and FPTs. # Study Design Retrospective cohort study. # Methods Fifty-nine patients who underwent ACLR using hamstring autografts were retrospectively analyzed. …”
Get full text

Psychological Patient-reported Outcomes Cannot Predict a Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Patients who Return to Sports after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructio... by Ramana Piussi, Rebecca Simonson, Johan Högberg, Roland Thomeé, Kristian Samuelsson, Eric Hamrin Senorski

“… # Purpose This study aimed to identify cut-off values for three commonly used psychological PROs that could differentiate patients who suffer a second ACL injury from patients who do not within two years of RTS in patients after ACL reconstruction with respect to recovery of symmetrical quadriceps strength. # Study design Diagnostic/prognostic study # Methods Demographic data, isokinetic strength test data for quadriceps, as well as results for the ACL-Return to Sport after Injury scale (ACL-RSI), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Quality of Life, and Function in Sport and Recreation sub-scales, and the 18-item version of the Knee Self-Efficacy Scale (K-SES~18~) were extracted from a registry. …”
Get full text

A parametric study of polymer-enhanced CO2 injection in a light-oil reservoir using full-physics simulation by Rapheephan Laochamroonvorapongse, Falan Srisuriyachai, Jirawat Chewaroungroaj

“…The findings of this study help the initial screening of existing and new CO2-EOR injection techniques and the design of EOR injection in light oil reservoirs.…”
Get full text

Evaluating Psychometric Properties of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form in a Heterogeneous Sample of Post-Operative Patients by Ryan D Richardson, Madeline P Casanova, Ashley J Reeves, Seungho Ryu, Adam C Cady, Russell T Baker

“… # Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the IKDC-SKF in a large, heterogenous sample. # Study Design Cross-Sectional Study # Methods An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to identify a sound latent structure and to assess internal consistency in a large sample of patients who underwent knee arthroscopy. …”
Get full text

Perceptions and attitudes of medical students toward opioid education: A qualitative study by Angelina Luciano, Mara Schenker, Dawn L. Comeau, Courtney R. Yarbrough, Nicholas A. Giordano

“…Objective: Explore the perceptions and attitudes of medical students regarding their education in opioid prescribing for pain management. Design: Three focus group discussions elicited open-ended, information-rich responses from medical students attending multiple institutions. …”
Get full text

The Effect of Balance, Mindfulness, and Combined Exercises on Psychological Well-being and Fear of Falling in Inactive Elderly by Armin Farokhi, Ali Yaghobian, Mahdi Najafian Razavi, Amir Moghadam

“…The research employed a semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments. Participants first completed the Fall Efficacy Questionnaire and the Psychological Well-being Scale as a pre-test. …”
Get full text

The impact of green human resource management practices on organisational sustainability through green knowledge sharing by Aimun Khawaja, Khalida N. Janjua

“…Motivation for the study: This research is pioneering in the Pakistani context, representing the significance of GHRMP in fostering OS. Research approach/design and method: This research employed survey questionnaire, and, using purposive sampling, data were collected from 420 managerial-level employees working in the textile industry of Pakistan. …”
Get full text

The art of being healthy: a qualitative study to develop a thematic framework for understanding the relationship between health and the arts by Matthew Knuiman, Peter Wright, Michael Rosenberg, Christina R Davies

“…A health–arts framework is of value to researchers seeking to build the evidence base; health professionals interested in understanding the health–arts relationship, especially those who use social prescribing for health promotion or to complement treatments; in teaching medical, nursing and health-science students about arts outcomes, as well as artists and health professionals in the development of policy and programmes.Design A qualitative study was conducted. Semistructured interviews were analysed thematically.Setting Western Australia.Participants 33 Western Australian adults (18+ years). …”
Get full text

Enhancing electrocatalytic performance of RuO2-based catalysts: mechanistic insights, strategic approaches, and recent advances by Binod Raj KC, Dhananjay Kumar, Bishnu Prasad Bastakoti

“…Most of the reviews reported based on RuO _2 materials are only focused on OER performance, but this review highlighted comprehensive ideas on different strategies like morphology design, electronic structure, electrolytes, and compositions for optimizing both electrocatalytic HER and OER functioning of RuO _2 -based electrocatalysts.…”
Get full text

Inequality in maternal delays related to maternal death at home and en route to a health facility in Ethiopia: insights from national mortality surveillance data by Neamin Tesfay, Rozina Tariku, Girmay Hailu, Haymanot Firde, Fistum Hadgu Woldeyohannes

“…Objective This study aims to quantify and identify the contributors to inequity in the maternal mortality risk index for deaths occurring at home and en route to health facilities.Design and setting Analysis of the Maternal Death Surveillance and Response data, encompassing maternal deaths reviewed in Ethiopia from 2013 to 2020.Analysis The Maternal Mortality Risk Index was computed using 14 variables grouped according to the three contributors to delay model: contributors to delay in seeking care, contributors to delay in reaching care and contributors to delay in receiving optimal care. …”
Get full text

Enhancing the performance of bituminous hot mix pavements with graphene nanoplatelet additive using taguchi optimization by Suna Işık, Fatih İrfan Baş

“…A comprehensive set of tests, including penetration, softening point, flash point, elastic recovery, rotational thin film oven test (RTFOT), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Marshall design experiments, were conducted on the mixtures to evaluate the influence of the selected parameters and levels on the properties of bitumen. …”
Get full text

Management and outcomes among older adults with generalized epilepsy in routine clinical practice by MarieElena Byrnes, Majed Alzahrany, Vineet Punia

“…We aimed to analyze management and outcomes in a population sparsely described in the literature through a retrospective single‐center cohort design. After excluding individuals without follow‐up, we identified 151 people ≥50 years at the time of electrographically confirmed generalized epilepsy. …”
Get full text

Dynamic Functional Ability in Lacrosse Players in Relation to Development of Sport-Related Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain by Zane Thompson, Joseph G. Wasser, Kevin R. Vincent, Heather K. Vincent

“… # Purpose The purposes of this study were to: 1) determine whether age and sex differences exist in dynamic physical function tests and drop jump performance among lacrosse players, and 2) determine whether pre-seasonal physical function scores predict onset of either lower extremity or low back pain over time. # Study Design Prospective observational study. # Methods Lacrosse players (N=128) were stratified into three groups: 12-14.9 yrs, 15-18 yrs and >18 yrs. …”
Get full text