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High-density surface electromyography (HDEMG) is an electrophysiological technique that can be used to quantify the spatial distribution of activity within muscles. When pain-free individuals perform sustained or repetitive tasks, different regions within a muscle become progressively more active; this is thought to reflect a strategy to redistribute the load to different regions, thus limiting localised muscle fatigue. The use of HDEMG has revealed that when people with musculoskeletal pain perform the same tasks, the distribution of activity within the same muscle is usually different, and the same muscle region tends to be active throughout the whole task without progressive activation of different muscle regions. This potentially results in a focal overload of a muscle region, and may contribute to fatigue, localised muscle pain and potentially pain persistence and/or recurrence over time. Interestingly, not all patients with musculoskeletal pain present with this regional alteration in muscle activation, reflecting the heterogeneity of patient presentations. This article will briefly review the technique of HDEMG followed by a review of studies demonstrating spatial redistribution of muscle activity in asymptomatic people during both isometric and dynamic conditions, including functional tasks. Lastly, the article will provide a review of HDEMG studies with a focus on changes in the behaviour of the lumbar erector spine and upper trapezius in people with spinal pain. These studies have revealed subtle changes in the distribution of muscle activity in people with spinal pain, which may have relevance for onset, persistence or recurrence of symptoms and could become a target of novel therapeutic approaches.T cells recognize mechanical forces through a variety of cellular pathways, including mechanical triggering of both the T-cell receptor (TCR) and integrin LFA-1. Here we show that T cells can recognize forces arising from the mechanical rigidity of the microenvironment. We fabricated 3D scaffold matrices with mechanical stiffness tuned to the range 4-40 kPa and engineered them to be microporous, independently of stiffness. We cultured T cells and antigen presenting cells within the matrices and studied T-cell activation by flow cytometry and live-cell imaging. We found that there was an augmentation of T-cell activation, proliferation, and migration speed in the context of mechanically stiffer 3D matrices as compared to softer materials. These results show that T cells can sense their 3D mechanical environment and alter both their potential for activation and their effector responses in different mechanical environments. A 3D scaffold of tunable stiffness and consistent microporosity offers a biomaterial advancement for both translational applications and reductionist studies on the impact of tissue microenvironmental factors on cellular behavior.Periocular skin is highly prone to malignancies, especially basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Because of the complex anatomy and eye-protecting functions of the periocular tissues, treatment of these cancers requires special considerations. Mohs micrographic surgery is usually the treatment of choice, whenever possible, in order to enhance margin control while limiting collateral damage to nearby normal structures. Cancer excision, whether by Mohs or other techniques, will leave a complex defect that requires careful anatomical and functional reconstruction. This study presents some of the challenges of treating periocular skin cancer and associated reconstructive surgery and provides an intellectual framework for addressing these challenges. The key topics are adherence to anatomical landmarks and aesthetic units, proper distribution of tension, and matching the correct reconstructive approach, that is, type of flap or graft, to the defect at hand. This review is not meant to be exhaustive, but it will provide both basic and advanced considerations.Chew and Spit (CHSP) is a prevalent disordered eating symptom and has been thought to be associated with a number of adverse effects. In the current study, 18 participants (>90% female, aged between 18 and 51) took part in answering questions about their experiences, struggles, concerns, methods of coping, and personal meaning of CHSP and how it has impacted their lives. Data collection and analysis were conducted in accordance with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) methodology. Findings revealed 7 primary themes of CHSP, which highlighted that CHSP may be (1) associated with negative emotions - primarily shame; (2) exacerbated by stress and may be a mechanism to help regain control; (3) temporarily provides pleasure; (4) a distraction or form of escapism; (5) a self-soothing or coping mechanism; (6) addictive, ritualistic, and similar to other eating disorders in that it can become part of an individual's self-identity; and (7) adversely impacting psychological, physiological, and social health. Some of the identified superordinate themes were in line with previous studies hypotheses. However, overall the findings indicated that individuals who CHSP are often embroiled in what they may perceive as a struggle, with no specific, efficacious, approach to helping them control the behavior. Future studies should focus on the treatment of CHSP, including treatment of CHSP as a potential primary symptom of pathological eating. Moreover, the perceived implications of engaging in CHSP should be examined more closely, with clinicians screening for the behavior and carefully considering their approach when attempting to treat patients for CHSP.Studies on microbial community and population dynamics are essential for the successful development, monitoring and operation of biological wastewater treatment systems. Especially for novel or sustainable systems such as the anaerobic ammonium oxidizing (anammox) process that are not yet well explored. Here we have collected granular microbial sludge samples and investigated a community of anammox bacteria over a period of four years, divided into eight stages in a full scale simultaneous partial nitrification, anammox and denitrification (SNAD) process for treating landfill leachate. Specific qPCR primers were designed to target and quantify the two most abundant anammox species, Candidatus Kuenenia stuttgartiensis (KS) and Candidatus Brocadia anammoxidans (BA). dTAG-13 The two species were monitored and could explain the dynamic shift of the anammox community corresponding to the operating conditions. Using the newly designed KS-specific primer (KSqF3/KSqR3) and BA-specific primer (BAqF/BAqR), we estimated the amounts of KS and BA to be in the range of 6.