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Background: Children and young people (CYP) seen by child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) often experience safeguarding issues. Yet little is known about the volume and nature of these risks, including how different adversities or risks relate to one another. This exploratory study aims to bridge this gap, examining rates at entry to services and profiles of risk using a latent class analysis.

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Periodic health evaluation in Para athletes: a position statement based on expert consensus.

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

October 2024

School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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  • Para athletes face unique health challenges and often struggle to access proper healthcare services, making the Periodic Health Evaluation (PHE) an important tool for monitoring their health and performance.
  • A panel of 15 international experts collaborated to create guidelines focused on comprehensive health assessments for Para athletes, addressing various categories of impairment, including intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological, and vision.
  • The PHE not only helps identify and address health issues specific to Para athletes but also serves as a platform for education on preventive strategies, ultimately aiming to enhance their overall health and athletic performance.
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Understanding exercise metabolism and the relationship with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) holds potential in both health care and sports performance. Exercise metabolism can be investigated using whole body exercise testing () or through the culture and subsequent electrical pulse stimulation (EPS) of myotubes (). This research investigates the novel headspace (HS) analysis of EPS skeletal muscle myotubes.

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A seventh blind test of crystal structure prediction was organized by the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre featuring seven target systems of varying complexity: a silicon and iodine-containing molecule, a copper coordination complex, a near-rigid molecule, a cocrystal, a polymorphic small agrochemical, a highly flexible polymorphic drug candidate, and a polymorphic morpholine salt. In this first of two parts focusing on structure generation methods, many crystal structure prediction (CSP) methods performed well for the small but flexible agrochemical compound, successfully reproducing the experimentally observed crystal structures, while few groups were successful for the systems of higher complexity. A powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) assisted exercise demonstrated the use of CSP in successfully determining a crystal structure from a low-quality PXRD pattern.

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Cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular, economically important fruit. The ripening of the receptacle (pseudocarp), the main edible part, depends on endogenously produced abscisic acid (ABA) and is suppressed by the high level of auxin produced from achenes (true fruit) during early development. However, the mechanism whereby auxin regulates receptacle ripening through inhibiting ABA biosynthesis remains unclear.

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Background: Lung quantitative computed tomography (qCT) severe asthma clusters have been reported, but their replication and underlying disease mechanisms are unknown. We identified and replicated qCT clusters of severe asthma in two independent asthma cohorts and determined their association with molecular pathways, using radiomultiomics, integrating qCT, multiomics and machine learning/artificial intelligence.

Methods: We used consensus clustering on qCT measurements of airway and lung CT scans, performed in 105 severe asthmatic adults from the U-BIOPRED cohort.

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Excited state aromaticity (ESA) offers a fascinating route for driving photophysical and photochemical processes but is challenging to harness fully due to its inherent association with unstable antiaromatic ground states. Here, we propose to circumvent this problem the introduction of a new class of photophysical processes, the generation of ESA an excited-state intramolecular proton transfer. We select twelve candidate molecules based on the cyclobutadiene and pentalene scaffolds and investigate their ground and excited state properties using computation.

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Detecting play behaviour in weaned dairy calves using accelerometer data.

J Dairy Res

October 2024

School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough, UK.

This research paper describes a validation study evaluating the ability of IceTag accelerometers (Peacock Technology, UK) to detect play behaviour in weaned dairy calves. Play behaviour is commonly observed in young animals and is regarded as an indicator of positive welfare states. Eight Holstein Friesian calves aged three to five months old were monitored using leg-mounted accelerometers for 48 h.

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Development of analytical "aroma wheels" for Oolong tea infusions (Shuixian and Rougui) and prediction of dynamic aroma release and colour changes during "Chinese tea ceremony" with machine learning.

Food Chem

February 2025

School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; International Flavour Research Centre (Adelaide), School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

The flavour of tea as a worldwide popular beverage has been studied extensively. This study aimed to apply established flavour analysis techniques (GC-MS, GC-O-MS and APCI-MS/MS) in innovative ways to characterise the flavour profile of oolong tea infusions for two types of oolong tea (type A- Shuixian, type B- Rougui). GC-MS identified 48 aroma compounds, with type B having a higher abundance of most compounds.

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Genetics, emotion and care: Navigating future reproductive decisions in families of children with rare genetic conditions.

Sociol Health Illn

October 2024

Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK.

Little is known regarding the future reproductive decision-making of parents of children with rare genetic conditions. Our research draws on data from an online survey and qualitative photo-elicitation interviews with families living with Noonan Syndrome. We demonstrate how genetic knowledge and prenatal genetic testing become embedded in reproductive practices.

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  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is prevalent among military personnel and is linked to an increased risk of dementia, with the ADVANCE-TBI study focusing on the neurological effects of major battlefield trauma using blood biomarkers like NfL and GFAP.
  • The study involved 1,145 servicemen and veterans, where TBI was identified in 16.9% of those exposed to major trauma, revealing significant mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, alongside impaired mobility and quality of life.
  • Elevated GFAP levels were found post-TBI, particularly in more severe cases, indicating a correlation with mental health challenges and increased unemployment, demonstrating the long-term impact of TBI on military personnel.
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: Exercise and (poly)phenols may activate nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), a transcription factor that coordinates antioxidant synthesis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether curcuminoid supplementation augments resting and exercise-induced NRF2 activity. : In a double-blinded, randomised, between-subjects design, 14 males and 12 females performed plyometric exercise (100 drop jumps, 50 squat jumps) following 4 d supplementation with a curcuminoid-based formulation (CUR + EX; = 13; ∼200 mg d curcuminoids) or a placebo (PLA + EX; = 13).

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  • - Musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) is a major cause of short-term disability in the military, often leading to medical discharges due to pain and functional limitations, particularly from long-term conditions like osteoarthritis (OA).
  • - Traumatic knee injuries can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), which is a significant cause of disability after combat injuries; therefore, secondary prevention strategies are needed alongside existing primary prevention methods.
  • - Two international groups have created evidence-based guidelines for preventing OA after knee injuries, emphasizing patient-centered approaches that address the unique challenges faced by military personnel in order to enhance joint health and integrate effectively into military healthcare.
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  • The research looked at using special viruses called bacteriophages to fight bacteria in development engineering stuff.
  • They tested two types of bacteriophages (T4 and M13) with different cell setups to see if they could help with infections without harming the cells.
  • The study found that these bacteriophages could stick to tiny particles and survive many tests, showing they can be a safe way to reduce bacterial contamination.
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  • A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of an adhesive gelatin sponge and a plain collagen sponge for stopping bleeding during liver surgery in dogs.
  • The results showed that after using the sponges, fewer dogs in the adhesive gelatin group experienced bleeding compared to those using the plain collagen sponge, and the gelatin sponge adhered better without dislodging during surgery.
  • The study concluded that the adhesive gelatin sponge is a more effective option for managing liver bleeding in surgical procedures.
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Women coaches leadership development programme: an evaluation study of programme effectiveness.

Front Sports Act Living

September 2024

Department of Psychology and Umeå School of Sport Science, Umeå University, Umea, Sweden.

Introduction: Women's sport has been experiencing continuous growth, yet the low levels of women coaches in the United Kingdom (UK) suggests that the sport is missing out on potential talent. Guided by empirical research, a women-only leadership development programme was designed and implemented by UK Sport to a cohort of 20 coaches from January to June 2021. The main characteristics of the programme included raising awareness of gender bias while at the same time focusing on women coaches' leadership purpose and skills within a safe environment that supports coaches to build their leader identity.

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Individuals with transfemoral lower limb amputations walk with adapted gait. These kinetic and kinematic compensatory strategies will manifest as differences in muscle recruitment patterns. It is important to characterize these differences to understand the reduced endurance, reduced functionality, and progression of co-morbidities in this population.

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argue that foresight approaches are key to preparedness for emergencies such as covid-19 and that these must be integrated within policy making at all levels

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Auxin response factors: important keys for understanding regulatory mechanisms of fleshy fruit development and ripening.

Hortic Res

October 2024

State Agriculture Ministry Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Growth, Development and Quality Improvement, Zhejiang University, Zijingang Campus, No. 866, Yuhangtang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310058, China.

Auxin response transcription factors (ARFs) form a large gene family, many of whose members operate at the final step of the auxin signaling pathway. ARFs participate directly in many aspects of plant growth and development. Here we summarize recent advances in understanding the roles of ARFs in regulating aspects of fleshy fruit development and ripening.

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Purpose: The conflict between the desire to reduce effort during exercise and the performance goal of the exercise task contributes to explaining endurance exercise performance. However, whether the trajectories of these two motivational responses systematically differ across individuals with different characteristics is poorly understood. The present study examined whether changes in desire to reduce effort and performance goal value across moderate, heavy, and severe exercise intensity domains differed between cyclists and untrained, but active participants.

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  • Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is linked to bad heart health and is produced by gut bacteria, but how exercise affects its production is unclear.
  • The study looked at how a single session of intermittent exercise influences TMAO production from choline intake in young, healthy individuals.
  • Results showed that TMAO levels increased similarly whether choline was taken after exercise or after resting, indicating exercise doesn't change gut bacteria's behavior regarding TMAO production.
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Standardization of gut microbiome analysis in sports.

Cell Rep Med

October 2024

Gatorade Sports Science Institute, PepsiCo Life Sciences, Global R&D, Leicestershire, UK; School of Sports Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK.

The gut microbiome plays a significant role in physiological functions such as nutrient processing, vitamin production, inflammatory response, and immune modulation, which, in turn, are important contributors to athlete health and performance. To date, the interpretation, discussion, and visualization of microbiome results of athletes are challenging, due to a lack of standard parameters and reference data for collection and comparison. The purpose of this perspective piece is to provide researchers with an easy-to-understand framework for the collection, analysis, and data management related to the gut microbiome with a specific focus on athletic populations.

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This paper explores patterns of communication during the COVID-19 pandemic in four countries with right-wing populist governments during that period, Brazil, Poland, Serbia and the United States, based on interviews with key actors involved in that process. We look at a number of characteristics normally associated with populist rule and political culture likely to affect pandemic communication, including polarization, cultural populism hostile to expertise, personalized rule and machismo, the performance of crisis, and illiberalism. We find that many of these characteristics can be seen in patterns of pandemic communication across the four countries, but also find significant differences in the response of populist leaders between the U.

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We investigated if feeding earthworms (EW) or vermicompost (VC) to broilers improves performance and aids in coping with dietary challenges from a soluble non-starch polysaccharide (NSP)-enriched diet (negative control diet; CON-). Newly-hatched male Cobb-500 birds (N = 480) were fed either a positive (+) control diet (CON+, n = 240) or CON+ supplemented with either 1% EW (CON+EW; n = 120) or 1% VC in DM (CON+VC; n = 120) for 8 d (Period 1; P1). At the end of P1, blood and intestinal samples were taken from half the birds in each group.

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Reduced oxygen availability (hypoxia) represents a key plant abiotic stress in natural and agricultural systems, but conversely it is also an important component of normal growth and development. We review recent advances that demonstrate how genetic adaptations associated with hypoxia impact the known plant oxygen-sensing mechanism through the PLANT CYSTEINE OXIDASE N-degron pathway. Only 3 protein substrates of this pathway have been identified, and all adaptations identified to date are associated with the most important of these, the group VII ETHYLENE RESPONSE FACTOR transcription factors.

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