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Global Postural Re-Education Versus Deep Neck Flexor Activation on Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain with Forward Head Posture.

Abd Elhamed HB, Mohamed Ahmed EA, Youssif EF et al. · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine

Background and Objectives : Chronic nonspecific neck pain (NSNP) is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Global postural re-education (GPR) might be effective in decreasing neck pain (NP) and dysfunction and improving forward…

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ACL Reconstruction for Combined ACL/MCL Injuries in Professional Soccer and Rugby Players: No Difference in Career Longevity Compared to Uninjured Matched Controls.

Jones M, Motesharei A, Abdul W et al. · 2026 · The American journal of sports medicine

Background Combined anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries are common in professional sport, but there is little evidence available regarding the long-term impact of them on players' sporting…

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Comparison of two olfactory tests in young children: A study of crayon sniffing (C-Sniff) and short U-Sniff (qU-Sniff).

Gellrich J, Jatzek A, Galvao C et al. · 2026 · European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

AIMS: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the feasibility and reliability of two olfactory tests for toddlers aged 30 to 48 months: the established short Universal Sniff (qU-Sniff) and the novel Crayon-Sniff (C-Sniff). METHODS: The…

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Optimization of biological sulfuric acid generation by Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans in a stirred-tank reactor system.

Frueholz R, Habermaier C, Heibl L et al. · 2026 · Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Conventional sulfuric acid production is tied heavily to the fossil fuel industry, where it is typically obtained from the desulfurization of fuels. Here, the biological production of sulfuric acid by Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans in a…

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Spatial variability and environmental controls of trace elements (Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, and Zn) in topsoils of Cao Bang Province, Northern Vietnam.

Anh TT, Lim DT, Dang PT et al. · 2026 · Environmental monitoring and assessment

Understanding the distribution and controlling factors of trace elements in topsoils is essential for evaluating soil quality and potential environmental risks. This study investigated the concentrations, spatial distribution, enrichment…

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The Association Between Childhood Neighborhood Environment and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Rural Older Adults: A Gender-Moderated Analysis from a Life Course Perspective.

Chen L, Wang Y, Sun N et al. · 2026 · Journal of gerontological social work

Life course theory links early-life experiences to late-life depression, yet research on childhood neighborhood effects among rural older adults-especially gendered differences-remains limited. Analyzing 2014-2018 CHARLS data of 8,034…

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Hemoglobin glycation index may contextualize the association between time-varying stress hyperglycemia ratio and mortality in critically ill patients with heart failure: a multicenter retrospective cohort study.

Chen Y, Cai Y, Sha Y et al. · 2026 · Cardiovascular diabetology

Background Stress hyperglycemia is associated with adverse outcomes in critically ill patients, yet the optimal metric and the influence of chronic glycemic background remain unclear. The stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) adjusts acute…

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Predicting Intrinsic Motivation After an Adventure Education Program in Primary Schools: Enjoyment, Self-Confidence and Resilience According to Gender

Calmaestra A, Baena-Extremera A, González-Ruiz J et al. · 2026 · Preprint

This study aimed to analyse the effects of a parkour-based Adventure Education (AE) program on the intrinsic motivation of primary school students, and to examine the role of enjoyment, self-confidence, and resilience as associated and…

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Time is of the Essence! Long-Term Functional, Motor and Sensory Outcomes After Surgical Fixation of Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Akın AE, Erkan S, Okcu G · 2026 · Journal of pediatric orthopedics

Background Medial epicondyle fractures represent a common pediatric elbow injury, yet a definitive consensus on treatment remains absent. In literature, long-term sensory and motor outcomes after surgical fixation remain underreported.…

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Impacts of a Gamified Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum for High Schoolers from Communities with Low Income: Rev It Up!

Bastian GE, Desai-Shah H, Fitzgerald N et al. · 2026 · Journal of nutrition education and behavior

Objective Evaluate the impacts of an evidence-based, school-based, gamified nutrition education curriculum (Rev It Up!) for high schoolers from communities with low income. Methods Secondary analysis of 2021-2022 New Jersey Expanded Food…

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Effects of Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices, and Manure Output of Kano Brown Bucks

Ibrahim RS, Abbas MW, Nasiru A · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background: Exogenous enzymes are increasingly used in ruminant nutrition to improve feed utilization and reduce nutrient losses. This study evaluated the the effects of different exogenous enzyme inclusions on growth performance,…

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Willingness to work for sucrose: Impact of schedules, reinforcer alternatives, homeostatic value, and individual differences in male mice.

Arias-Sandoval E, Carratalá-Ros C, Matas-Navarro P et al. · 2026 · Learning & behavior

Motivated behavior is characterized by a high degree of behavioral activation and effort. Preclinical models of operant effort-based decision-making are useful for studying motivational symptoms seen in many psychopathologies as well as…

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Relationships between functional performance, body composition, and biochemical markers of stress, muscle damage, and inflammation in young men's team sport athletes. Implications for Game-Based Training

Widłak P, Malara M, Kuk A et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Movement quality and postural control are crucial for performance and injury prevention in team-sport athletes. Although FMS and YBT are commonly used, their ability to predict injury risk is limited when used alone. Therefore,…

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