Meningiomas are common intracranial tumors, but their slowly progressive and atypical presentations are frequently mistaken for peripheral neurologic, musculoskeletal, or ocular conditions. We describe a 60-year-old left-handed man who developed several months of progressive right-sided gait imbalance, proprioceptive deficits, intermittent binocular visual blurring, and late cognitive changes. Evaluations by podiatry, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and optometry initially failed to uncover the cause. Brain MRI eventually revealed a large left posterior parietal dural-based mass with classic meningioma features, marked vasogenic edema, mass effect, and midline shift. Gross-total resection confirmed a WHO grade 1 meningioma (Ki-67 index 15 %). This case emphasizes an atypical presentation with progressive unilateral gait dysfunction accompanied by proprioceptive loss, pyramidal signs, visual symptoms, or cognitive decline. Refractory treatments should prompt early neuroimaging, even after negative peripheral workups. It also highlights how specialty-specific anchoring bias can delay recognition of central nervous system lesions.

The terminal alkyne-gold bond provides strong self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with significant potential in biosensing applications. However, to deliver on this potential, a deeper understanding of their electrochemical stability in relation to their molecular structure is required. This study systematically investigates the electrochemical stability of a series of bidentate alkyne monolayers on gold (Au) (CnH2n+1O-C6H3-[meta-CH2O-(CH2)mC≡C-Au]2; head: n = 4, 10, 18; foot: m = 1, 3, 9) focusing on the effects of different head chains and the less-explored 'two-legged' foot chain structures on the surface coverage (θ) and interfacial charge transfer resistance (Rct). θ remains nearly constant with increasing potential up to 0.9 V vs Ag/AgCl (3 M KCl), followed by a sharp drop between 0.9 and 1.0 V. In contrast, the corresponding Rct decreases over a wider voltage range, with different monolayers showing distinct profiles and no distinct "onset" potentials. Overall, monolayers with long foot chains exhibit the highest electrochemical stability. Furthermore, we prepared two -CF3-labeled monolayers and evaluated their hydrolytic stability in different aqueous media by monitoring changes in the F 1s/Au 4f ratio by XPS. The results confirm that long foot lengths (m ≥ 3) also provide good hydrolytic stability. These structure-functionality findings provide further impetus for their further application in sensor interface engineering.

Peroneal neuropathy is one of the rarest yet disabling complications that could occur after rapid weight loss following a bariatric surgery. Herein, we reported a 23-year-old female patient who developed foot drop after losing 88% of her excess weight within six months after having laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Electrophysiological studies showed total common peroneal nerve involvement. Within three months, the patient showed a full functional and electrophysiological recovery after receiving conservative treatment. This case emphasizes the significance of early diagnosis, as well as the potential role of corticosteroids in individualized, nonsurgical management of peroneal neuropathy in bariatric patients.

This is the case of a 67-year-old immunocompetent Hispanic male residing in Mexico who presented with acute right lower back and right lateral thigh pain. Initial imaging was unremarkable. He later developed painful vesicular lesions on the right foot and buttock. He was diagnosed with herpes zoster and initiated acyclovir and gabapentin. Ten days later, he developed foot drop, leg weakness, and urinary incontinence. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed enhancement of the cauda equina, and electrodiagnostic studies demonstrated right lumbar polyradiculopathy. The patient improved significantly with pain medications and physical therapy. After 8 months of physical therapy, he demonstrated significant clinical improvement. This case highlights the uncommon presentation of motor involvement in herpes zoster and emphasizes the role of imaging and electrophysiology in guiding diagnosis and management.

Sherriff, PJ, James, LP, Vickory-Howe, DM, and Talpey, SW. Powering up: Jump performance profiling of international, national, and regional level Australian female basketball athletes. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2026-The purpose of this study is twofold: first, to establish a performance profile of six distinct jump types across three representative levels of women's basketball in Australia; second, to determine the relationships between the speed-strength qualities from force platform jumps and the performance of standing and running vertical jumps. Twenty-eight female representatives from the international level (n = 12), the Women's National Basketball League (n = 7), and the National Basketball League 1 (NBL1) (n = 9) completed jump testing in a cross-sectional study. Athletes completed jumps on a force platform, including a countermovement jump, squat jump, and drop jump from 30 cm. In addition, three performance vertical jumps using the Yardstick were completed including a stationary vertical jump, a running jump with a two-foot take-off (RVJ2), and a running jump with a one-foot take-off (RVJ1). A one-way analysis of variance determined that the international performers jumped significantly higher than NBL1 athletes across all six jumps (p < 0.05). Women's National Basketball League athletes jumped significantly higher than NBL1 athletes on the countermovement jump, drop jump from 30 cm, standing vertical jump, RVJ2, and RVJ1 (p < 0.05). There were large to very large correlations between jump height and reactive strength index measures on the force platforms to the three performance jumps (r = 0.651-0.838, p < 0.001). These findings provide strength and conditioning practitioners with insights into performance standards recommended for selection at international, national, and regional tiers. Correlations were large to very large across all six jumps; therefore, various training methods can be used to enhance performance across these tests.

Iatrogenic sciatic nerve injury is a recognized but uncommon complication of acetabular fracture surgery, often leading to significant functional impairment. We report the case of a 20-year-old man who was hit by a car and sustained a left hip dislocation with an ipsilateral acetabular fracture and developed iatrogenic sciatic nerve injury with foot drop following open reduction and internal fixation of the acetabular fracture. Electrodiagnostic studies confirmed predominant peroneal division involvement with denervation changes on needle electromyography. The patient underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation program combining orthotic management, physical therapy, and ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injections around the sciatic nerve and the ankle dorsiflexor muscles. Notable functional improvement was observed within six months . This case highlights the importance of early electrodiagnostic evaluation, multimodal rehabilitation, and the possible role of platelet-rich plasma as an adjunct therapy in the management of iatrogenic sciatic nerve injury following acetabular fracture surgery.