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Open Access Original Research

A Pilot Study Testing the Clinical Congruency of Healthcare Providers to Use a Clinical Decision Support Tool to Assess Falls in Older Adults

Received: 30 January 2024;  Published: 10 March 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2501303

Abstract

This research sought to determine feasibility for RNs to use the Post Fall Index™ (PFI) and to determine if an RN could identify underlying causal event factors for falls, would it be congruent with other providers (advanced practice nurse [APN], physician [MD])? PFI data from 23 falling residents of a nursing home were compiled into clinical vignettes and reviewed by experts for underlying causal event factors/fall sub-types. RNs used the PFI for one month in practice. The RN generated the most diagnoses; pe [...]

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Open Access Review

Red Meat Consumption and Rheumatic Diseases: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Received: 03 November 2025;  Published: 23 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2601003

Abstract

Dietary factors influence chronic inflammation and immune regulation, potentially affecting the onset and activity of rheumatic disease. Red meat, a major source of protein, heme iron, and saturated fat, has been linked to metabolic and inflammatory disorders, yet its role in rheumatic diseases remains unclear. To comprehensively evaluate the relationship between red-meat consumption and major rheumatic diseases—including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and other inflammatory or [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Materials in 2024

Received: 02 January 2025;  Published: 02 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2501001

Abstract

The editors of Recent Progress in Materials would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Fabrication of CuO-Decorated Fe2O3 Nanoparticles as Efficient and Durable Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Received: 09 August 2025;  Published: 07 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2504009

Abstract

The electrochemical water oxidation application of CuO@Fe2O3 materials as potential catalysts is being reported for the first time. A series of CuO@Fe2O3 with different molar ratios of CuO (5, 7, 10, 12, and 15%) was fabricated through precipitation followed by the impregnation method. Structural and electrochemical studies were carried out by using different analytical platforms, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Deep Learning Approaches for Predicting Strain Energy in Heterogeneous Materials

Received: 15 July 2025;  Published: 24 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2504016

Abstract

This paper investigates data-driven strain energy prediction for heterogeneous elastic materials using the Mechanical MNIST benchmark dataset (60,000 28 × 28 stiffness maps by precomputed finite-element results). The results by classical regression models (linear regression, random forest, and gradient boosting) using hand-crafted features were compared with the results by the deep learning models (Convolutional neural network (CNN) and residual network (ResNet)) trained end-to-end on images. In held-out tests, CNN [...]

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Open Access Review

Medical Digital Technologies in Older Patients with Cardiac Disease Achievements and Drawbacks

Received: 17 February 2025;  Published: 09 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2503323

Abstract

Older adults are a growing population characterized by a high prevalence of multimorbidity and age-related conditions, such as organ and pharmacokinetic dysfunction. Medical digital technologies have emerged through the combined use of wearable, implantable, and insertable medical devices with digital systems. Gerontology aims to help older patients with disabilities utilize these technologies. These technologies are used in high-tech medical centers, particularly among older cardiac patients. Many cardiac societie [...]

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Open Access Case Report

Netherton Syndrome in a 9-Month-Old Child: Unraveling a Complex Dermatologic Disorder

Received: 05 June 2025;  Published: 15 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2503311

Abstract

Netherton syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the SPINK5 gene, leading to LEKTI protein dysfunction, impaired skin barrier function, and immune dysregulation. It manifests as a triad of ichthyosiform erythroderma, trichorrhexis invaginata (bamboo hair), and atopic diathesis, often mimicking other inflammatory dermatoses. We report a 9-month-old Javanese Indonesian male infant presenting with extensive erythematous, scaly skin lesions and severe pruritus. Laboratory tests revealed [...]

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Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Nutrition in 2024

Received: 02 January 2025;  Published: 02 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501001

Abstract

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]

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Open Access Original Research

Occurrence of Multidrug Resistant Escherichia coli & Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Raw Cow Milk from Dhaka, Bangladesh

Received: 01 May 2025;  Published: 09 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2504025

Abstract

Enteropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli, like the serotype O157:H7, can cause significant health issues if consumed. Milk and dairy products can serve as a reservoir for the bacteria. Dissemination of multidrug-resistant E. coli through dairy products can become a potential health hazard if consumed. The present study investigates the occurrence of multidrug-resistant E. coli O157:H7 in raw milk obtained from farms and markets around Dhaka, Bangladesh. A Total of 50 milk samples were collected in this study fr [...]

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Open Access Review

Healthy Ageing and its Communal Nemesis Social Frailty

Received: 11 June 2025;  Published: 29 October 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2504047

Abstract

Across the globe, countries are facing an ageing boom, with the proportion of the older adult population growing compared to younger age groups because of increased life expectancy and declining birth rates. Along with the ageing boom, there is increased interest in the wellbeing of older adults. Healthy ageing and social frailty are two constructs that have emerged in studying older adults and their quality of life. In this paper, we critically review salient literature defining and describing healthy ageing and s [...]

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