25.08.2026journal-article
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Alaina Grissom, Rachel Sinclair, Lydia Barry, Erinn H. Finke
Purpose: Initial clinical observations help establish a strengths-based caregiver coaching relationship and guide intervention planning. This study examined what caregiver–child communication strategies speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and master's-level graduate students prioritize when making an initial observation of a naturalistic play interaction. Method: Twenty American Speech-Language-Hearing Association–certified SLPs and 20 master's-level graduate students reviewed videos of caregiver–child play interac …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical (IJHP)
Emilia
Excessive and prolonged labor pain can lead to anxiety, psychological distress, labor complications, and even maternal and neonatal mortality. Therefore, it is necessary to manage labor pain using non-pharmacological methods, such as endorphin massage. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of endorphin massage in reducing labor pain during the active phase of the first stage of labor among women giving birth at PMB E Mustika Jaya, Bekasi. This study employed a quasi-experimental method with a one-group pre …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy
Mark Yarhouse
Clinicians have encountered increasing numbers of clients who report psychological distress associated with harmful religious experiences. While religion and spirituality are well established in the literature as potential sources of meaning, resilience, and coping, they may also function as contexts in which trauma occurs. This paper presents conceptual background to the construct of religious trauma. We then offer case studies of religious trauma to help identify the practical considerations in conceptualization …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy
Ronnie Burke
Many women experience painful intercourse at some point in their lives, and this condition can profoundly impact their partners and the overall intimacy within the relationship. When painful sex occurs, couples often find themselves needing to renegotiate their connection, especially in terms of the withdrawer and pursuer dynamics that commonly arise in intimate relationships. While much attention has been given to supporting women who suffer from genital pain, there is minimal information and support available for …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy
Mariam Aziz
Sexual anxiety is a pervasive factor in many sexual difficulties, yet its treatment must be grounded in an understanding of the client’s cultural and religious context. Among Muslim clients, sexual anxiety often develops within complex intersections of restrictive sexual scripts, gender expectations, religious interpretations, and limited sexual education. These intersecting influences contribute to performance anxiety, guilt, and inhibition that can significantly impair sexual functioning and relational intimacy.T …
25.08.2026journal-article
CADERNOS DE EDUCAÇÃO, SAÚDE E FISIOTERAPIA
Ingrid Bárbara Campos dos Santos Campos dos Santos, Elaine Maria Ogueira, Anna Karoline Lopes Rocha Lopes Rocha, Laíza Helena Viana, Simone Botelho
Introduction and Objective: The Federal Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (COFFITO) defines a physical therapist as a healthcare professional with higher education, qualified for diagnosis and prescription of physiotherapeutic treatments. After graduation, physical therapists face challenges that require the practical application of acquired skills, including entrepreneurial abilities. This study aimed to identify the entrepreneurial profile of students in the Physical Therapy program at the Fede …
25.08.2026journal-article
Clinical Rehabilitation
Belinda Joy Johnston, Joan Margaret O'Donnell, Vanita Parekh, Jacqueline Wesson, Lynette Mackenzie
Objective To evaluate the predictive validity and potential clinical relevance of the DriveSafe DriveAware assessment for predicting on-road driving outcomes in medically at-risk drivers. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Fitness-to-drive assessment pathway involving a driver licensing authority, medical review clinic, and occupational therapy driver assessors in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Participants A convenience sample of 138 drivers referred for occupational therapy driving assessment …
25.08.2026journal-article
Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine
Tatiana V. Apkhanova, Anna N. Golikova, Konstantin A. Kaperiz, Olga M. Musaeva, Tatiana P. Miloykovich, Sergey V. Sapelkin
INTRODUCTION. Dysfunction of the lower leg muscle-venous pump (MVP) in post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) can be considered a therapeutic target in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Correction of muscle dysfunction and reduction of functional deficit (arthritic muscle inhibition / AMI) can be achieved by improving neuromuscular control and proprioception during robotic isokinetic MVP training, which will improve the effectiveness of comprehensive rehabilitation for PTS. AIM. To study the effectiveness of a …
25.08.2026journal-article
Cancers
Andy Tran, Tejeshwar Jain, Naomi Fei, Vikas Dudeja
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal malignancies despite advances in surgical techniques and systemic therapy. Although surgical resection offers the only potential for cure, recurrence is common, underscoring the critical role of multimodal treatment. Over the past two decades, numerous clinical trials have cemented adjuvant chemotherapy as a cornerstone of multimodal management in resected PDAC, with progressive evolution from single-agent regimens to modern multiagent regimens. …
25.08.2026journal-article
Bioscience Reports
Khaldoon Alsamman
Abstract Ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecological malignancies, mainly due to its late diagnosis, biological heterogeneity, and frequent development of chemoresistance. Recent evidence indicates that epigenetic dysregulation including aberrant DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, and non-coding RNA networks plays an important role in the initiation, progression, and therapeutic response of ovarian cancer. Unlike genetic alterations, epigenetic modifications are reversible, …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy
Natalie Green
Demographic shifts across the United Kingdom and globally point to notable growth in mixed-race partnerships, blended families, and multifaith households. In England and Wales, the 2021 Census recorded nearly 3% of the population identifying as mixed or multiple ethnicities, alongside a clear increase in households in which partners are from different ethnic groups and members report different religions. Comparable data from the United States indicate that one in six newlyweds marries across racial lines, and over …
25.08.2026journal-article
Research Announcements "Heritage BG"
Tatyana Tomova, Mariana Angelcheva
Народната медицина е сложен културно-исторически феномен, който обединява хилядолетни традиции, емпирични знания и философски вярвания на различни народи. Тя може да бъде определена като част от всекидневния опит за запазване и въстановяване на здравето. Един от най-емблематичните методи, съхранени и до днес, е вендузотерапията. Това е един от най-старите методи в народната ни медицина. Вендузи или „фъндузи“ (известно в някои диалекти), както са наричани по нашите земи, са били водещо средство за лекуване на редица …
25.08.2026journal-article
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Hussein Nemati, Seyed Morteza Naghib, Ghasem Takdehghan
Despite significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, the disease is still a serious public health problem around the globe. Current ARV therapy (ART) has transformed HIV into a chronic illness from a death sentence; however, limitations such as low drug bioavailability, off-target toxicity, resistant strain development, and the presence of latent viral reservoirs are still major hurdles to elimination. In the last few years, nanochitosan (NCH) has gained increasing attention as a multifunctional and b …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics
Aavrati Rastogi, Roop B. Kalia, Vivek K. Singh, Pradeep K. Meena
Globally, knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is an important contributor to pain, limited mobility, and long-term disability. Conventional assessment methods still primarily rely on radiographic results, subjective complaint reporting, and episodic clinical examination, despite advancements in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. However, the dynamic biomechanical dysfunction that underlies discomfort, instability, and increasing functional loss in people with KOA is often missed by these methods.
25.08.2026journal-article
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Marco Lombardo, Sebastiano Serrao, Rita Mencucci, Matilde Buzzi, Danilo Alunni Fegatelli, Annarita Vestri, Giuseppe Lombardo
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of theranostic-guided transepithelial corneal UV therapy in treatment of progressive keratoconus and the association between theranostic imaging biomarkers and 1-year outcomes. Setting: Careggi hospital and Studio Italiano di Oftalmologia, Italy. Design: Real-world evidence case series. Methods: Fifty-five consecutive patients (55 eyes) were treated using a theranostic UV medical device. A 0.22% riboflavin ophthalmic solution was applied onto the cornea with intact epithelium for 2 …
25.08.2026journal-article
PLOS Mental Health
Mia Buono, Abigail M. Morrison, Hillary Mortensen, Katherine Waddell, Thuy Dao, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Melissa A. Stockton, Bradley N. Gaynes, Kazione Kulisewa, Brian W. Pence
Psychotic disorders are a leading cause of disability in Malawi. Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) interventions may improve quality of life (QOL) for people with lived experience of psychosis (PWLE) and their caregivers by addressing functional challenges and promoting empowerment and social reintegration. However, understanding how QOL may evolve over the course of participation in CBR in low-resource settings remains unknown. This analysis examined changes in QOL among PWLE and their caregivers participating …
25.08.2026journal-article
Nature & Science
AZERBAIJAN SCIENCE CENTER, Мaka Sosanidze, Nanuli Kokashvili, Lali Osadze
Agriculture is a strategic sector of the global and national economy, yet work in this field remains associated with a high risk of injuries and occupational hazards worldwide. Much agricultural work is carried out in the presence of mechanical, chemical, and natural hazards, making occupational safety particularly important. In the era of modern technological transformation, the implementation of innovative digital systems that not only improve production efficiency but also promote a safe working environment is b …
25.08.2026journal-article
British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Kath Williamson, Eleanor Grieve, Michael E. J. Lean, David N. Blane
Background: Few data exist on bariatric equipment and housing adaptations prescribed by occupational therapists and used by community-dwelling people with severe obesity (PwSO; body mass index (BMI) ⩾ 40 kg/m 2 ). This study aimed to document the use and costs of equipment and home adaptations by community-dwelling PwSO. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted with 25 consenting PwSO. During home visits an investigator-administered questionnaire captured use of community equipment and housing …
25.08.2026journal-article
International Journal of Psychosexual Therapy
Mariam Aziz
Vaginismus remains one of the most prevalent yet under-recognized and under-treated sexual difficulties among women in Muslim-majority societies, where limited sexual health education, modesty norms, and shame-based scripts hinder help-seeking and treatment accessibility. This presentation introduces the development and implementation of Quareb’s Overcoming Vaginismus Program—a comprehensive Arabic-language, self-paced online course designed to guide women through evidence-based psychosexual therapy while honoring …
25.08.2026journal-article
Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Patrícia Mota
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a common and highly visible concern in postpartum rehabilitation, yet its assessment and management remain influenced by inconsistent definitions, fear-based messaging, and interventions not always supported by evidence. Moving beyond the goal of “closing the gap” requires an evidence-informed, patient-centered approach. Current literature does not establish DRA as a consistent cause of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, low back pain, or pelvic girdle pain, although DRA …
25.08.2026journal-article
Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
Yurdagül Günaydın, Esma Kır, Nurcan Uzdil
This study investigated whether short video addiction mediates the relationship between phubbing and mindful awareness among midwifery students. The study included 255 midwifery students who met the criteria and consented to participate. Data were collected using a Descriptive Information Form, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, the Short Video Addiction Scale, and the Generic Scale of Phubbing. The findings demonstrated statistically significant weak negative correlations between mindful awareness and both sho …
25.08.2026journal-article
Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine
Kristina M. Nazarova, Svetlana I. Nareiko, Tatiana V. Marfina, Tatiana V. Konchugova, Lev G. Agasarov, Natalia N. Zubareva, Larisa A. Marchenkova
INTRODUCTION. Each year, over 12 million new stroke cases are reported globally, with up to 50 % of survivors experiencing persistent neurological deficits. The most common among these deficits is post-stroke spasticity. The incidence of spasticity ranges from 20 to 40 % during the early rehabilitation period, and increases to 50–60 % among patients with hemiparesis in the later stages following a stroke. It is important to emphasize that a patient’s recovery after a stroke should not be limited solely to addressin …
25.08.2026journal-article
Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine
Larisa A. Marchenkova, Valeriia A. Vasileva
INTRODUCTION. Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) is a common metabolic bone disease leading to fractures, reduced quality of life, and disability. Medical rehabilitation improves functional outcomes, but the effect is often unsustainable. Ibandronic acid is an effective antiresorptive agent; however, its role in maintaining rehabilitation benefits remains understudied. AIM. To evaluate the effect of treatment with oral form of ibandronic acid 150 mg on the duration of maintaining the effect of medical rehabilitation …
25.08.2026journal-article
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
Olivia Boorom, Lisa R. Hamrick, Katiana Estrada, Amanda Seidl, Bridgette Kelleher, Nancy Brady
Purpose: Natural communication samples are a useful tool for measuring social communication and language remotely via telehealth, particularly for children with low-incidence neurogenetic syndromes (NGS). The purpose of this study is to examine how dyadic factors (caregiver language input, dyadic positioning, and dyadic proximity) impact measures of social communication derived from remotely collected caregiver–child communication samples in children with and without NGS. Method: Participants included 72 young chil …
