Gamification and Language Learning to Enhance Cognition in Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review.

In this systematic review, we explored the literature on both online gamification and language learning in older adults aged 50 and older. Studies describing either digital gamified cognitive training or language learning interventions and include objective outcomes relating to the cognition of the participants were highlighted as suitable to be included as part of the review. In accordance with the established studies, we analyzed the aim and outcomes of the two separate types of interventions, the study design used, the modalities utilized for the respective interventions, as well as the cognitive outcomes obtained.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time Modifications for Lower Limb Wounds With the Waterfall Technique: A Case Series.

Background: Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) is an integrated system that combines conventional NPWT with an irrigation feature. Wound size and location of diabetic foot wounds may make NPWTi-d utilization difficult, commonly resulting in leakages and blockages.

Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a novel waterfall technique, a modification of the usual bridging used during NPWTi-d application, to facilitate the channeling of instillation fluid into diabetic foot wounds with small entry points.

Two SCA (stigma/style cysteine-rich adhesin) isoforms show structural differences that correlate with their levels of in vitro pollen tube adhesion activity.

Lily pollen tubes grow adhering to an extracellular matrix produced by the transmitting tract epidermis in a hollow style. SCA, a small ( approximately 9.4 kDa), basic protein plus low esterified pectin from this extracellular matrix are involved in the pollen tube adhesion event.