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Stool‐Test Positivity Proportion and Five‐Year Trend of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Symptomatic Students Attending Debre Tabor University Student Clinic, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cross‐Sectional Study (2021–2025)

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia, particularly among university students living in communal settings. However, limited data exist on the trends of these infections among university students.
Getu Abeje, Desalegn Abebe, Ayenew Berhan, Ayenew Asefa, Andargachew Almaw, Mulat Erkihun, Yehunie Yerdaw, Dessie Tegegne, Bekele Sharew, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Shewaneh Damtie, Seble Worku, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Alemie Fentie, Worknew Ebabu Mengistu, Tadesse Sisay, Birhanu Malede, Melaku Mekonnen, Biruk Legesse, Birhanu Getie   +19 more
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Emerging sports footwear technologies and their effects on running economy, biomechanics, and performance: a systematic review. [PDF]

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil
Alexe CI, Choudhary PK, Choudhary S, Saha S, Panaet EA, Alexe DI.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Lateral Wedge Insoles With and Without Contoured Arch Support for People With Knee Osteoarthritis and Foot Pain: A Pilot, Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Lateral wedge insoles (LWIs) are a non‐surgical adjunct treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) that has been shown to reduce the knee adduction moment—a biomechanical risk factor for knee OA disease progression. Though worn in one's shoes, little is known of the effects of LWIs use on the foot or ankle.
Michael A. Hunt, Natasha M. Krowchuk, Haocheng Zhang, Michael B. Ryan, Trevor B. Birmingham, Jesse M. Charlton   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A narrative review of clinical decision support systems in offloading footwear for diabetic foot ulcers. [PDF]

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak
Kumar K, Kabir MA, Donnan L, Ahmed S.
europepmc   +1 more source

Australian Research Related to Sporting and Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Foot and Ankle: A Bibliometric Analysis

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background There is growing research evidence related to musculoskeletal and sports podiatry published by Australian researchers. This short report presents data from the musculoskeletal and sports podiatry stream of a national bibliometric review which aimed to map all Australian podiatry‐related research from 1970 to 2024.
Benjamin Peterson, John Osborne, Ameer Nor Azhar, Matthew Carroll, Peta Tehan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acceptability of Minimalist Shoes Compared With Balance-Enhancing Shoes in Older Women: Protocol for a Randomised Crossover Trial. [PDF]

J Foot Ankle Res
Nor Azhar A, Bergin SM, Munteanu SE, Menz HB.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Types of Orthoses in Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Therapeutic orthoses, such as medical shoes and custom insoles, are used to prevent diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) recurrence. This systematic review with narrative synthesis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of orthoses in preventing DFU recurrence compared to standard care.
Behnam Amini, Hanieh Salehi‐Pourmehr, Sevil Ghaffarzadehrad   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of a Passive Lower-Limb Exoskeleton on Plantar Pressure Distribution and Postural Stability During Prolonged Occupational Standing: A Pilot Ergonomic Study. [PDF]

Healthcare (Basel)
Achim Borza BA, Martí Tripiana I, Fernández-Erlingh N, Mampel JV, Cuenca Valero B, Ferrer-Torregrosa J.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Exploring the Role of Footwear in Trail Running and Hiking: A Scoping Review

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Off‐road activities such as trail running and hiking have undergone a significant surge in global popularity over the last 2 decades, but this engagement also raises the potential for musculoskeletal injuries, which are prevalent and comparable to rates reported in road running.
Aaron Jackson, Kiseon Hong, Mike Frecklington, Kelly Sheerin, Matthew Carroll   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Technological Doping in Sport: Performance Enhancement, Health, Ethics, and Regulatory Governance: A Narrative Synthesis. [PDF]

Bioengineering (Basel)
Alexe DI, Choudhary PK, Choudhary S, Saha S, Rawat B, Tohănean DI, Lungu E, Alexe CI.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source