The Magic of Plants and Animals
(2025)
Book Chapter
Parish, J., & Lowell, J. (in press). The Magic of Plants and Animals. In Cultural History of Magic (20). Bloomsbury
Multimode long-wave approximation for a viscoelastic coating subject to antiplane shear (2024)
Journal Article
Erbaş, B., Itskov, M., Kaplunov, J., & Prikazchikov, D. (2024). Multimode long-wave approximation for a viscoelastic coating subject to antiplane shear. Zeitschrift für angewandte Mathematik und Physik, 75(6), Article 234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00033-024-02382-wA general asymptotic approach involving multimode long-wave approximations is illustrated by a 2D time-harmonic scalar problem for the dynamic antiplane shear of a viscoelastic coating. For the first time, a 1D equation of motion with the coefficient... Read More about Multimode long-wave approximation for a viscoelastic coating subject to antiplane shear.
Social Media Use and Associations with Psychological Distress Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024)
Journal Article
Ragnhildsløkken, H., Bonsaksen, T., Aakhus, E., Kabelenga, I., Lamph, G., Price, D., & Østertun Geirdal, A. (2024). Social Media Use and Associations with Psychological Distress Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Social Sciences, 13(12), https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13120634Social media may have the double potential to support and undermine mental health, and research is needed to investigate these relationships in age-specified populations. The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between the use of so... Read More about Social Media Use and Associations with Psychological Distress Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Less Pain with Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Compared to Placebo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials (2024)
Journal Article
Migliorini, F., Maffulli, N., Schäfer, L., Kubach, J., Betsch, M., & Pasurka, M. (in press). Less Pain with Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Compared to Placebo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Pharmaceuticals, 17(11), Article 1557. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17111557The present meta-analysis investigated the efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injections for knee osteoarthritis. The outcomes of interest were the visual analogue scale (VAS) and Western Ontario McMaster Osteo-Arthritis Index (WOMAC) s... Read More about Less Pain with Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Compared to Placebo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.
Abstract 4138301: Burden of Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Mortality, and COVID-19: A Retrospective-Cohort Analysis of US Data (2024)
Journal Article
Pham, H. N., Sainbayar, E., Ramzi, I., Olson, A., Alabagi, A., Soin, S., …Mamas, M. (2024). Abstract 4138301: Burden of Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Mortality, and COVID-19: A Retrospective-Cohort Analysis of US Data. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4138301Background: Hyperlipidemia (HLD) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Little is known regarding temporal variation in CVD mortality related to HLD. The COVID-19 pandemic added complexity to factors influencing CVD mortality. Quest... Read More about Abstract 4138301: Burden of Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Mortality, and COVID-19: A Retrospective-Cohort Analysis of US Data.
Abstract 4134687: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicating Stroke (2024)
Journal Article
Jang, S. H., Sposato, L., Choi, Y.-H., Geressu, A., Mamas, M., & Bagur, R. (2024). Abstract 4134687: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicating Stroke. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), Article A4134687. https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4134687Background: There have been studies suggesting Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) as a potential complication following cerebrovascular accident (CVA), but the association, contributing factors, and prognosis significance have not been well-characterized... Read More about Abstract 4134687: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicating Stroke.
Buruli ulcer surveillance in south-eastern Australian possums: Infection status, lesion mapping and internal distribution of Mycobacterium ulcerans (2024)
Journal Article
Hobbs, E. C., Porter, J. L., Lee, J. Y. H., Loukopoulos, P., Whiteley, P., Skerratt, L. F., …Meredith, A. L. (2024). Buruli ulcer surveillance in south-eastern Australian possums: Infection status, lesion mapping and internal distribution of Mycobacterium ulcerans. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 18(11), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012189Buruli ulcer (BU) is a neglected tropical disease of skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. BU-endemic areas are highly focal, and M. ulcerans transmission dynamics vary by setting. In Victoria, Australia, BU is an endemic ve... Read More about Buruli ulcer surveillance in south-eastern Australian possums: Infection status, lesion mapping and internal distribution of Mycobacterium ulcerans.
Enhancing guidelines for managing cognitively impaired drivers: Insights from Western evidence for Asian adaptation (2024)
Journal Article
Chan, M. L., Lim, D. W., Win, K. K., & Smith, H. (2024). Enhancing guidelines for managing cognitively impaired drivers: Insights from Western evidence for Asian adaptation. Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore, 53(10), 621-626. https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2024141Introduction: The global incidence of dementia is increasing, and cognitively impaired drivers are at a higher risk of crashes compared to healthy drivers. Doctors face challenges in assessing these at-risk drivers, with questionable adherence to exi... Read More about Enhancing guidelines for managing cognitively impaired drivers: Insights from Western evidence for Asian adaptation.
Sacroiliac joint pain: what treatment and when. (2024)
Journal Article
Cocconi, F., Maffulli, N., Bell, A., Memminger, M. K., Simeone, F., & Migliorini, F. (in press). Sacroiliac joint pain: what treatment and when. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/14737175.2024.2400682Spinal and non-spinal pathologies can cause low back pain. Non-spinal sources of low back pain include the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and the hip. SIJ pain can be treated either conservatively or surgically. Current strategies for managing sacroiliac joi... Read More about Sacroiliac joint pain: what treatment and when..
A global assessment of kidney care workforce (2024)
Journal Article
Okpechi, I. G., Tummalapalli, S. L., Chothia, M.-Y., Sozio, S. M., Tungsanga, S., Caskey, F. J., …Johnson, D. W. (2024). A global assessment of kidney care workforce. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 39(Supplement_2), ii43-ii48. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfae126Background
An adequate workforce is needed to guarantee optimal kidney care. We used the International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) to provide an assessment of the global kidney care workforce.
Methods
We conducted... Read More about A global assessment of kidney care workforce.
The option of transosseous distal suture placement during minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for high-risk patients can improve outcomes, however does not prevent re-rupture (2024)
Journal Article
Carmont, M. R., Nilsson-Helander, K., & Carling, M. (in press). The option of transosseous distal suture placement during minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for high-risk patients can improve outcomes, however does not prevent re-rupture. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(1), Article 610. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07630-8Purpose: Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) close to the insertion, in high-level athletes, and in patients at high risk of re-rupture, may be better suited to operative repair. Minimally Invasive Repair (MIR) of the Achilles tendon has excellent outcom... Read More about The option of transosseous distal suture placement during minimally invasive Achilles tendon repair for high-risk patients can improve outcomes, however does not prevent re-rupture.
Exploring non-viral methods for the delivery of CRISPR-Cas ribonucleoprotein to hematopoietic stem cells (2024)
Journal Article
Molaei, Z., Jabbarpour, Z., Omidkhoda, A., & Ahmadbeigi, N. (in press). Exploring non-viral methods for the delivery of CRISPR-Cas ribonucleoprotein to hematopoietic stem cells. Stem Cell Research and Therapy, 15(1), Article 233. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-024-03848-4Gene manipulation of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) using the CRISPR/Cas system as a potent genome editing tool holds immense promise for addressing hematologic disorders. An essential hurdle in advancing this treatment lies in effectively deliverin... Read More about Exploring non-viral methods for the delivery of CRISPR-Cas ribonucleoprotein to hematopoietic stem cells.
Wait-times Benchmarks for risk-based prioritization in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: a simulation study. (2024)
Journal Article
Miranda, R. N., Austin, P. C., Fremes, S. E., Mamas, M. A., Sud, M. K., Naimark, D. M. J., & Wijeysundera, H. C. (in press). Wait-times Benchmarks for risk-based prioritization in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: a simulation study. European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjqcco/qcae059Demand for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has increased in the last decade, resulting in prolonged wait-times and undesirable health outcomes in many health systems. Risk-based prioritization and wait-times benchmarks can improve equi... Read More about Wait-times Benchmarks for risk-based prioritization in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: a simulation study..
Lumbar spine fusion surgery versus best conservative care for patients with severe, persistent low back pain. (2024)
Journal Article
Bada, E. S., Gardner, A. C., Ahuja, S., Beard, D. J., Window, P., Foster, N. E., …Tatton, S. (in press). Lumbar spine fusion surgery versus best conservative care for patients with severe, persistent low back pain. Bone & Joint Open, 5(7), 612-620. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.57.BJO-2023-0147.R1People with severe, persistent low back pain (LBP) may be offered lumbar spine fusion surgery if they have had insufficient benefit from recommended non-surgical treatments. However, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) 2016 guide... Read More about Lumbar spine fusion surgery versus best conservative care for patients with severe, persistent low back pain..
FIFA 11+ KIDS in the prevention of soccer injuries in children: a systematic review (2024)
Journal Article
Ramos, A. P., de Mesquita, R. S., Migliorini, F., Maffulli, N., & Okubo, R. (2024). FIFA 11+ KIDS in the prevention of soccer injuries in children: a systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04876-9Background: The “FIFA 11+” is an injury prevention program conceived for soccer athletes aged over 14. The use of FIFA 11+ Kids in soccer was associated with a reduction of the overall risk of injuries in children by 48%, and of 74% for serious injur... Read More about FIFA 11+ KIDS in the prevention of soccer injuries in children: a systematic review.
Osteointegration of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics: imaging from micro-computed tomography (2024)
Journal Article
Migliorini, F., Eschweiler, J., Betsch, M., Maffulli, N., Tingart, M., Hildebrand, F., …Schenker, H. (2024). Osteointegration of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics: imaging from micro-computed tomography. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 19(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04918-2Background
This study evaluated the osseointegration potential of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics (HPOC) in isolation or coated with BMP-2 or RGD peptides in 36 New Zeeland female rabbits using micro-computed tomography (micro CT). Th... Read More about Osteointegration of functionalised high-performance oxide ceramics: imaging from micro-computed tomography.
Different levels of continuous training improve echocardiographic parameters, quality of life, and functional capacity in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients (2024)
Journal Article
Atef, H., Helmy, Z. M., Elnaggar, M., Marques-Sule, E., & Abdeen, H. (2024). Different levels of continuous training improve echocardiographic parameters, quality of life, and functional capacity in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(Supplement_1), https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvae098.119Background Various comorbidities and physiological alterations contribute to the complexity of heart failure conditions, influencing the optimal approach to exercise-based rehabilitation. Purpose This study sought to investigate and compare the effec... Read More about Different levels of continuous training improve echocardiographic parameters, quality of life, and functional capacity in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients.
A record of magmatic differentiation in plutonic xenoliths from Santorini (Greece) (2024)
Journal Article
Whitley, S., Halama, R., Gertisser, R., Hansteen, T. H., Frische, M., & Vennemann, T. (2024). A record of magmatic differentiation in plutonic xenoliths from Santorini (Greece). Volcanica, 7(2), https://doi.org/10.30909/vol.07.02.421446Plutonic xenoliths from volcanic arcs provide unique insights into transcrustal magmatic systems in subduction zone settings. At Santorini volcano in the Central Aegean Volcanic Arc (Greece), plutonic xenoliths occur throughout a sequence of lavas an... Read More about A record of magmatic differentiation in plutonic xenoliths from Santorini (Greece).
Outpatient treatment of decompensated heart failure: A systematic review and study level meta‐analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Bahar, J., Rahman, A., Wong, G. W., Sankaranarayanan, R., Ahmed, F. Z., Taylor, R., …Wong, K. Y. (2024). Outpatient treatment of decompensated heart failure: A systematic review and study level meta‐analysis. ESC Heart Failure, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.14841Patients with acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF) are usually admitted to hospital for management. There is growing interest in delivering intravenous (IV) diuretic therapy at home, in the community or at hospital day‐care units; the safety an... Read More about Outpatient treatment of decompensated heart failure: A systematic review and study level meta‐analysis.
The effect of probiotics supplementation on cancer-treatment complications: a critical umbrella review of interventional meta-analyses (2024)
Journal Article
Yang, Z., Zhang, S., Ying, L., Zhang, W., Chen, X., Liang, Y., …Li, H. (in press). The effect of probiotics supplementation on cancer-treatment complications: a critical umbrella review of interventional meta-analyses. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2372880Cancer-related complications pose significant challenges in the management and treatment of patients with malignancies. Several meta-analyses have indicated improving effects of probiotics on cancer complications, while some studies have reported con... Read More about The effect of probiotics supplementation on cancer-treatment complications: a critical umbrella review of interventional meta-analyses.