Synthesis and characterization of a magnetic bacterial cellulose-chitosan nanocomposite and evaluation of its applicability for osteogenesis by Nahid Rezazadeh, Effat Alizadeh, Somaieh Soltani, Soodabeh Davaran, Neda Esfandiari

“…Introduction: Natural biopolymers are used for various purposes in healthcare, such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wound healing. …”
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Three anti-inflammatory polysaccharides from Lonicera japonica Thunb.: insights into the structure-function relationships by Yu Liu, Hongjing Dong, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Wenwen Li, Bin Zhang, Jinqian Yu, Zhichang Qiu, Zhenjia Zheng

“…Thus, honeysuckle flowers are good sources of anti-inflammatory polysaccharides, and precise fractionation enables the production of potent anti-inflammatory agents for the development of functional foods and healthcare products.…”
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Development and pilot testing of INTERVENER, a web-based tool to match barriers to the cancer continuum organization to evidence-based interventions by Isabel Mosquera, Hannah Theriault, Dominique Meunier, Partha Basu, Andre L. Carvalho

“…This tool can support governments, policymakers, managers, and healthcare providers to make better informed decisions to improve their cancer screening programmes.…”
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Revenue Management Practices and Service Delivery in Local Government: A Case Study of Rubanda District Local Government Uganda. by Buregyeya, Steven

“…The results highlight that effective revenue planning fosters stakeholder trust and facilitates equitable resource allocation, which enhances the quality of services in healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Although the implementation of revenue plans has led to substantial improvements in service quality, particularly in critical sectors, ongoing monitoring and evaluation are crucial for sustaining these gains. …”
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First-Line Chemo-Immunotherapy in SCLC: Outcomes of a Binational Real-World Study by Laura Moliner, MD, Núria Zellweger, MSc, Sabine Schmid, MD, Martina Bertschinger, MD, Christine Waibel, MD, Ferdinando Cerciello, MD, PhD, Patrizia Froesch, MD, Michael Mark, MD, Adrienne Bettini, MD, Pirmin Häuptle, MD, Veronika Blum, MD, Lisa Holer, MSc, Stefanie Hayoz, PhD, Martin Früh, MD, Samreen Ahmed, FRCP, MD, MBBS, MSc, Shradha Bhagani, MD, Nicola Steele, MD, Hannah-Leigh Gray, BSc, Stephen D. Robinson, MD, Michael Davidson, MD (Res), Samantha Cox, MD, MSc, MBBCh, Taha Khalid, MD, Tom R. Geldart, MD, Luke Nolan, FRCS, PhD, Deborah C. Scott, MBChB (MRCP), Lindsay Hennah, MD, Tom Newsom-Davis, MD, PhD, Emma Rathbone, MD, PhD, Catherine Handforth, MD, Arshi Denton, MD, Shairoz Merchant, PhD, Fiona Blackhall, MD, PhD, Laetitia A. Mauti, MD, Raffaele Califano, MD, Sacha I. Rothschild, MD, PhD

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Role of plasminogen/plasmin system components and matrix metalloproteases in retinal artery occlusion following cardiac surgery by L.V. Natrus, N.Ia. Kovalchuk, I.S. Tanasiichuk, Iu.O. Panchenko

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Varying circumstances surrounding opioid toxicity deaths across ethno-racial groups in Ontario, Canada: a population-based descriptive cross-sectional study by Tara Gomes, Mina Tadrous, Sophie A Kitchen, Frank Crichlow, Tonya J Campbell, Cynthia Damba, Colin H Johnson, Ashley Smoke

“…We summarised decedents’ sociodemographic characteristics, circumstances surrounding death and patterns of healthcare utilisation preceding death by ethno-racial group, and used standardised differences (SDs) to draw comparisons.Results Overall, 6687 Ontarians died of opioid toxicity, of whom 275 were Asian (4.1%), 238 were black (3.6%), 53 were Latin American (0.8%), 5222 were white (78.1%) and 899 (13.4%) had an unknown ethno-racial identity. …”
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Navigating the Challenges of Sustainable Dental Practices: Opportunities for Green Innovation in Dentistry by Wajiha Qamar

“…Dental practices can drastically reduce their impact on the environment by transitioning to environmentally friendly materials like biodegradable composites and non-toxic sterilization processes.2 The transition is essential to developing a sustainable healthcare system prioritizing human and environmental well-being. …”
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Radiomics-based biomarker for PD-1 status and prognosis analysis in patients with HCC by Gulizaina Hapaer, Feng Che, Qing Xu, Qian Li, Ailin Liang, Zhou Wang, Jituome Ziluo, Xin Zhang, Yi Wei, Yuan Yuan, Bin Song, Bin Song

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The integration of hospital pharmacists into primary care settings in Shenzhen, China: a qualitative study by Zhiling Deng, Pengxiang Zhou, Yiting Lu, Zhengrong Li, Mi Yao, Yang Li, Chuan Zou, Haixin Li, Songtao Cai, Yi Guo, Yuling Tong, Yang Zhao, Zhijie Xu

“…Efforts should focus on the targeted training of pharmacists’ practical skills, strategic campaigns to raise awareness among the public and healthcare providers, and policy-led efforts to foster technological progress.…”
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Opioid agonist therapy discontinuation in British Columbia: a cross-sectional study of people who access harm reduction services by Michael Otterstatter, Jane A Buxton, Kristi Papamihali, Brittany Graham, Lisa Liu, Kimia Ziafat, Bradley Kievit

“…Of the 73 participants who discontinued OAT and provided a reason, one-third reported discontinuing OAT because treatment was not effective, 27.4% could not get to the pharmacy during open hours, 23.3% could not make their clinic appointment and 15.1% reported challenges with transportation/travel.Conclusions OAT discontinuation prevention efforts for individuals using substances in BC need to address disparities in healthcare accessibility, especially in rural areas and among younger individuals. …”
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Hospitalisation rates for epilepsy, asthma and insulin-dependent diabetes in 796 190 school-aged children and young people with and without intellectual disabilities: a record-link... by Angela Henderson, Sally-Ann Cooper, Craig Melville, Michael Fleming, Gillian S Smith, Jill Pell, Deborah Cairns

“…Pupils with intellectual disabilities and insulin-dependent diabetes had similar admission rates to controls (aHR 0.94, 95% CI 0.63, 1.41) but with shorter admissions (aIRR 0.71, 95% CI 0.51, 0.99).Conclusions Our findings suggest pupils with intellectual disabilities may receive poorer community healthcare than their peers for the common conditions of epilepsy and asthma. …”
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Trials and tribulations: a qualitative exploration of researcher perspectives on navigating the challenges of health system implementation research by Natalie Taylor, April Morrow, Julia Steinberg, Emily Hogden, Deborah Debono, Elijah Tyedmers, Priscilla Chan, Gabriella Tiernan

“…This qualitative study aimed to capture the experiences of a small research team coordinating a large, multisite implementation trial (the Hide and Seek Project) in the Australian healthcare setting.Design A qualitative approach was used, whereby members of the Hide and Seek Project research team were invited to take part in semistructured focus groups led by an external facilitator. …”
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Macular edema after retinal vein occlusions. Macular morphometry and chorioretinal hemodynamics by A.A. Fil', E.L. Sorokin, O.V. Kolenko

“…&nbsp;Fedorov NMRC “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”, <br> </b><b>&nbsp;</b><b>Khabarovsk, Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <b>²Far Eastern State Medical University, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <b>³Institute of Advanced Training of Healthcare Specialists, Khabarovsk, <br> </b><b>&nbsp;</b><b>Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <i>This review article summarizes current data on the pathogenesis of macular edema after retinal vein occlusions (RVOs) and patterns of&nbsp;macular morphometry and chorioretinal hemodynamics. …”
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Intelligent diagnosis and prediction of pregnancy induced hypertension in obstetrics and gynecology teaching by integrating GA by Xiaolan Li, Xiaolan Li, Xiaolan Li, Fen Kang, Fen Kang, Fen Kang, Xiaojing Li, Xiaojing Li, Xiaojing Li

“…The potential for misdiagnosis, often stemming from the inexperience of healthcare professionals, underscores the necessity for an advanced diagnostic system.MethodsThis research introduces an innovative sampling and feature selection technique grounded in F-scores optimization, alongside the development of a comprehensive prediction model that integrates genetic algorithms with various heterogeneous learners. …”
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Global burden of breast cancer and attributable risk factors in 204 countries and territories, from 1990 to 2021: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Rui Sha, Xiang-meng Kong, Xin-yu Li, Ya-bing Wang

“…Targeted interventions addressing modifiable risk factors and improving healthcare access in less developed regions are crucial for reducing the global impact of breast cancer.…”
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Effects of аntimicrobials on <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> biofilm formation by U. M. Nemchenko, K. O. Sitnikova, N. L. Belkova, E. V. Grigorova, N. M. Voropaeva, M. V. Sukhоreva, E. S. Sukhareva, E. D. Savilov

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Does providing atrial fibrillation patients, after pulmonary vein isolation, with a 1-lead ECG device relieve the emergency department?-A historically controlled prospective trial. by Jasper L Selder, Mark J Mulder, Willem R van de Vijver, Philip M Croon, Leontine E Wentrup, Stéphanie L van der Pas, Jos W R Twisk, Igor I Tulevski, Albert C Van Rossum, Cornelis P Allaart

“…Even though PVI is effective, post procedural health care utilization is high, contributing to emergency department (ED) overcrowding, which is a global healthcare concern. The use of remote rhythm diagnostics, such as a 1-lead ECG device (KM), may mitigate this issue by reducing ED visits and facilitating more plannable AF care.…”
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Metabolite profile and antioxidant activities of Trikatu, black pepper, Javanese long pepper, and red ginger essential oils by Dewa Ayu Ika Pramitha, Tati Herlina, Iman Permana Maksum, Ari Hardianto, Abd. Wahid Rizaldi Akili, Jalifah Latip

“…These insights support broader applications in aromatherapy, wellness, and healthcare, where TR essential oil can be used for antioxidant support, stress relief, and as a natural supplement. …”
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MORIX: Machine learning-aided framework for lethality detection and MORtality inference with eXplainable artificial intelligence in MAFLD subjects by Domenico Lofù, Paolo Sorino, Tommaso Colafiglio, Caterina Bonfiglio, Rossella Donghia, Gianluigi Giannelli, Angela Lombardi, Tommaso Di Noia, Eugenio Di Sciascio, Fedelucio Narducci

“…In conclusion, the MORIX framework is easy to apply, and the required parameters are readily available in healthcare datasets, making it a practical tool for medical professionals.…”
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