The unique genus Schuh is recognized from the Oriental region for the first time, with the description of a new species, , from the Philippines. The new species is documented with photographic images of the dorsal habitus and male genital structures. A key to all known species of is provided.
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BMC Geriatr
January 2025
School of Public Health, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China.
Background: Most existing studies focus on either the relationship between sarcopenia and depressive symptoms or sarcopenia and cognitive functions. Few studies have examined depressive symptoms and cognitive functions simultaneously. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between sarcopenia and both depressive symptoms and cognitive functions in the elderly by introducing activities of daily living to explore the mediating role of activities of daily living between sarcopenia and mental health.
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January 2025
School of Physical Education and Sport, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
This study investigated the influence of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean football players' participation in European leagues on their national teams' FIFA rankings from 2000 to 2024. Utilizing data from 22,972 matches featuring 392 players across 36 European leagues and 12 tournaments or cup competitions, survival and conditional process analyses were conducted to explore the relationships between expatriate player counts, appearances, playing time, and FIFA rankings. The results demonstrated a significant correlation between the number of expatriate players, particularly in top-tier leagues, and national team rankings.
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January 2025
Public Health School, Jining Medical University, Jining, China
Objectives: To explore whether metabolically healthy overweight (MHOW) and/or metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) increase hyperglycaemia risk in a Chinese population with a broad age range.
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Secondary analysis of data from the DATADRYAD database, comprising health check records of participants from 32 regions and 11 cities in China between 2010 and 2016.
BMJ Open
January 2025
General Practice and Primary Health Care, The University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Auckland, New Zealand
Objectives: To identify what changes in the prescribing of isotretinoin have occurred since funded prescriber access was widened in 2009 from 'dermatologist only' prescribing to include 'general practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners working within their scope of practice'.
Design: Evaluation of isotretinoin dispensing data from 2008 to 2023 using the national annual prescribing data obtained from the New Zealand Pharmaceutical National Collection database.
Setting: All New Zealand citizens prescribed and dispensed funded isotretinoin for acne from 2008 to 2023 were included.
Diab Vasc Dis Res
January 2025
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of oral semaglutide on the changes in food preference of Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: This retrospective multicenter study included 75 patients with type 2 diabetes who received oral semaglutide. The primary outcome was the change in the score of brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire (BDHQ) score 3 months after the initiation of oral semaglutide treatment.
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