Letter to Editor 10.5281/zenodo.21742223

Letter to the Editor -"Effectiveness of Multimodal Ergonomic Interventions Versus Standard Postural Education for Smartphone-Related Postural Dysfunction: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial"

Tanisha Meel, Sunita Sharma, Rohit Kumar

We read with considerable interest the three-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) by Muthukrishnan and Rajadurai (2026) comparing Multimodal Ergonomic Intervention (MEI), Wearable Posture Biofeedback Training (WPBT), and Standard Postural Education (SPE) for smartphone-related postural…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21436474

Effects of Chronic Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in an Asplenic Individual with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single Subject Trial

Pascal J.D. Grolaux

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease for which the goal is disease remission or near-remission on a treat-to-target basis. Noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) represents a new era as an alternative to drug-resistant therapy, providing evidence of…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21740372

Percentage and Concentration of the Antibiotic Polymyxin in Extracts of Four Species Belonging to the Genus Bacillus

Rami Basem Hammod

The study included the determination of the antibiotic (Polymyxin) and its proportions in the organic extracts of marine species of the genus Bacillus, namely (B. cereus, B. subtilis, B. circulans, B. polymyxa), which were isolated from beach sediment samples from the Afamia region with…...

Case Report 10.5281/zenodo.21741060

Restoring Movement Through Clinical Pilates: A Case Report in a Patient with Persistent Symptoms Following Lumbar Spine Surgery

De La Fuente-Reynoso AL, Dyall J, Peña-Zermeño LV, et al.

Persistent pain, movement dysfunction, and functional limitations may remain after lumbar spine surgery despite correction of structural pathology, highlighting the need for rehabilitation approaches that support functional recovery. Clinical Pilates (CP) integrates breathing, postural…...

Short Communication 10.5281/zenodo.21740815

A Night Without Sleep: A Reflection on Vigilance, Care, and the Biological Mind in a Hospital Setting

Chee Kong Yap

A single night in a hospital, spent accompanying a child, can reveal a complex interaction between biological rhythms, environmental unfamiliarity, and emotional attachment. This reflective commentary examines the experience of being physically exhausted yet unable to sleep in a hospital…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21739948

Family Support and Its Association with Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the DiabetIMSS Program

Cárdenas-de Luna MJ, Solís-Figueroa DA, De Jesús-González L, et al.

Objective: To determine the association between family support and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) enrolled in the DiabetIMSS program at a Family Medicine Unit (FMU) in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Methods: An observational,…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21705520

Effectiveness of Plyometric Training Versus Pilates Training on Explosive Muscle Strength and Running Performance in Recreational Marathon Runners

Tanisha Mohanty, Swathi G, Raghuvamshi, et al.

Background: Endurance performance in marathon runners depends not only on aerobic conditioning but also on neuromuscular efficiency, muscular power, and postural control. Supplemental exercise programs such as plyometric and Pilates training may improve running economy and…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.21733603

From Handwritten Corrections to Scientific Identity: Reflections on Mentorship, Hard Work, and Becoming a Grounded Researcher

Chee Kong Yap

Scientific publications are commonly viewed as indicators of achievement and academic productivity. However, the final published article often conceals the difficult journey that precedes its completion. This reflective paper presents personal and academic reflections stimulated by revisiting…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.21739173

Isolation and Molecular Detection of Bacteria from the Urinary Tract of Pregnant Women Attending Health Centres in Imo State, Nigeria Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Njoku-Obi Treasure, Nwoke Murphy Chibueze, Nwanjo S. O, et al.

Urinary tract infection is one of the most prevalent bacterial infections in pregnant women and can be a serious problem for mother and foetus. Therefore, early and accurate diagnosis of the causative bacterial infections is important for optimal management. The purpose of this study was to…...