The Impact of Fireworks on Selected Ambient Particulate Metal Concentrations Associated with the Independence Day Holiday by Danielle Rocco, Esther Morales, Tyler Deflin, Jason Truong, Jaebin Ju, Daniel B. Curtis

“…In 2020, the peak concentrations of Cr and Pb were 510 ± 40 ng m⁻³ and 710 ± 30 ng m⁻³, respectively, while 4900 ± 200 ng m⁻³, 3860 ± 40 ng m⁻³, and 1810 ± 30 ng m⁻³ were observed for Ba, Cu, and Sr, respectively, among the highest ever observed to our knowledge.…”
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A systematic review of barriers to early presentation and diagnosis with breast cancer among black women by Ruth H Jack, Jill Maben, Elizabeth A Davies, Emma Ream, Grace Lucas, Claire EL Jones, Lindsay JL Forbes

“…Factors contributing to delay included: poor symptom and risk factor knowledge; fear of detecting breast abnormality; fear of cancer treatments; fear of partner abandonment; embarrassment disclosing symptoms to healthcare professionals; taboo and stigmatism. …”
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Acupuncture for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with dry eye: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ting Li, Xin Xu, Juan Wei, Qingbo Wei, Zhouyu Xie, Xiangyu Bian, Yunchuan Wu

“…However, systematic reviews on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture are lacking, therefore this systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for T2DM with dry eye.Methods and analysis Four English databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and Ovid), three Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, Chonqing VIP Information), three Japanese databases (Japan Science, Technology Agency and Japan Medical Abstracts Society) and three Korean databases (Korean Medical database, Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System and Research Information Service System) will be searched for reports published between 1 January 2007 and 1 October 2021. …”
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Potential for circular economy in the construction sector. An explorative study about single-use masks and sustainable building material based on a customer and construction compan... by Daniela Ludin, Erika Mueller, Asli Ercengiz, Jannick Lumpp, Wanja Wellbrock

“…Objective:: The objective of this paper is to evaluate the position of consumers and construction companies in regard to innovative and sustainable construction materials, as well as to find out about their behaviour and knowledge in single-use mask waste. A popular idea is the use in construction materials like concrete. …”
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Examining the Emotional and Physical Health Impact in Users of Open-Source Automated Insulin Delivery and Sources of Support: Qualitative Analysis of Patient Narratives by Bryan Cleal, Yanbing Chen, Mandy Wäldchen, Hanne Ballhausen, Drew Cooper, Shane O'Donnell, Christine Knoll, Niklas Krug, Klemens Raile, Tebbe Ubben, Adrian Tappe, Dana Lewis, Ingrid Willaing, Timothy Skinner, Katarina Braune

“…ResultsParticipants consistently reported improvements in glycemia, physical health, sleep quality, emotional impact on everyday life, and quality of life. Knowledge of open-source AID systems was largely obtained through the #WeAreNotWaiting community, which was also the primary source of practical and emotional support. …”
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Reference Intervals of Central Aortic Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index Assessed with an Oscillometric Device in Healthy Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults from Argentina by Alejandro Diaz, Yanina Zócalo, Daniel Bia, Edmundo Cabrera Fischer

“…The RIs and percentiles contribute to the knowledge of arterial dynamic evolution along the normal aging process and the interpretation of data obtained in clinical research and daily clinical practice.…”
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Factors influencing trust among colleagues in hospital settings: a systematic review by Andreea Isabela Varga, Ivan Spehar, Frode Veggeland, Helge Skirbekk

“…Themes identified were professional competence, elements of communication, such as tacit knowledge sharing, and ethical conduct, such as honesty, confidentiality and accountability. …”
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Sociodemographic, Clinical and Genetic Correlates of Aggressive and Auto-Aggressive Behaviour in Alcohol-Dependent Individuals – Preliminary Study by Czarnecki D, Holec EA, Chodkiewicz J, Ziółkowski M, Gorzkiewicz M

“…Ignacego Łukasiewicza 1, Bydgoszcz, 85-821, Poland, Tel +48 52  585 42 82, Email czarneckidamian@cm.umk.plPurpose: Reducing the risk of aggressive behaviour requires preventive measures that depend on our knowledge of predisposing factors. The study’s aim was to compare sociodemographic variables, clinical variables and the frequency of gene polymorphisms predisposing to destructive behaviour between subpopulations of individuals with a history of suicidality and/or of aggression, both being treated for alcohol dependence.Patients and Methods: Sixty-nine patients hospitalised for alcohol dependence participated in the study. …”
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Pigmented Maize (Zea mays L.) Contains Anthocyanins with Potential Therapeutic Action Against Oxidative Stress - A Review by Jesús Miguel Magaña Cerino, Héctor Arturo Peniche Pavía, Axel Tiessen, Carmen Magdalena Gurrola Díaz

“…Given the importance of the biological properties of maize anthocyanins, it is necessary to understand the current knowledge and propose further research or clinical studies which allows us to better elucidate the biological mechanism of maize anthocyanins derivatives of several varieties and processes of cooking and combination with other ingredients to enhance their nutritional and health benefits.…”
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Longevity Recipe - Lifestyle Influences on the Quantity and Quality of Life by Katarzyna Piotrowicz, Hubert Piotrowicz, Jacek Kurzeja, Agnieszka Bajkacz, Wojciech Kraśnik, Olga Jankowska, Anna Rogala, Joanna Osmólska

“…A literature review was carried out using the PubMed database, searching for the most recently published scientific sources. State of Knowledge. The review details the impact of individual lifestyle elements on quantity and quality of life. …”
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MHD radiative mixed convective flow of a sodium alginate-based hybrid nanofluid over a convectively heated extending sheet with Joule heating by Yasmin Humaira, Bossly Rawan, Alduais Fuad S., Al-Bossly Afrah, Saeed Anwar

“…Inspired by the progressive properties of the non-Newtonian Casson fluid and its applied significance in the rheological modeling and heat transfer characteristics of different dynamic fluids, there is limited knowledge of their response in the mixed convective flow, particularly when influenced by factors like thermal radiation, joule heating, and thermal relaxation time. …”
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A data driven approach for soft tissue biomarker identification linked to Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia by Jake Cumber, Jake Cumber, Emma Scales-Theobald, Emma Scales-Theobald, Clare Rusbridge, Clare Rusbridge, Clare Rusbridge, Kevin Wells, Kevin Wells

“…These results contribute to the further understanding of the complex pathologies associated with CM and SM in brachycephalic toy pure and mixed breed dogs and support the potential utility of data-driven techniques for advancing our knowledge of these debilitating conditions.…”
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COVID-19 workplace countermeasures that occupational physicians could not change in Japan: a qualitative study by Yu Igarashi, Seiichiro Tateishi, Juri Matsuoka, Tomoko Sawajima, Mika Kawasumi, Arisa Harada, Koji Mori

“…Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, information and circumstances changed from moment to moment, including the accumulation of scientific knowledge, the emergence of variants, social tolerance, and government policy. …”
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Hospital pharmacy implementation of a unit dose dispensing system: A qualitative interview study to determine experiences, views and attitudes of nursing staff by Theodora Steindl-Schönhuber, Theresa Drechsel, Gunda Gittler, Anita Elaine Weidmann

“…Nurses commented on a lack in standardised workflow, erosion of knowledge and sustainability. Conclusion: Nurses highlighted key factors for implementation success and advantages of the unit dose dispensing system, suggesting a need to adapt to local conditions and full electronic integration into patient care. …”
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Fetal-BET: Brain Extraction Tool for Fetal MRI by Razieh Faghihpirayesh, Davood Karimi, Deniz Erdogmus, Ali Gholipour

“…Fetal MRI has played a crucial role in prenatal neurodevelopmental studies and in advancing our knowledge of fetal brain development <italic>in-utero</italic>. …”
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Exploring <i>RNF213</i> in Ischemic Stroke and Moyamoya Disease: From Cellular Models to Clinical Insights by Benjamin Y. Q. Tan, Charlene H. P. Kok, Megan B. J. Ng, Shaun Loong, Eric Jou, Leonard L. L. Yeo, Weiping Han, Christopher D. Anderson, Chiea Chuen Khor, Poh San Lai

“…By integrating evidence across disciplines, this review identifies critical knowledge gaps, including the biological pathways underlying <i>RNF213</i>’s pathogenicity. …”
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Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes by Ibon Galparsoro, Natalia Montero, Gotzon Mandiola, Iratxe Menchaca, Ángel Borja, Wesley Flannery, Stelios Katsanevakis, Simonetta Fraschetti, Erika Fabbrizzi, Michael Elliott, Maria Bas, Steve Barnard, GerJan Piet, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Maren Kruse, Ben McAteer, Robert Mzungu Runya, Olga Lukyanova, Telmo Morato, Annaïk Van Gerven, Steven Degraer, Stefan Neuenfeldt, Vanessa Stelzenmüller

“…To ensure more coherent future planning, socio-ecological system evolution in a climate change scenario and the future marine space needs of maritime sectors should be considered, as well as improving the governance structure and knowledge of ecosystem processes. This framework provides a consistent and transparent assessment method for practitioners and competent authorities.…”
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E-cigarette use among adolescents in Latin America: A systematic review of prevalence and associated factors by Juan S. Izquierdo-Condoy, Kenny Ruiz Sosa, Camila Salazar-Santoliva, Natalia Restrepo, Guillermo Olaya-Villareal, Juan S. Castillo-Concha, Valentina Loaiza-Guevara, Esteban Ortiz-Prado

“…A widespread lack of knowledge regarding e-cigarette risks, coupled with limited regulatory oversight, may be contributing to higher usage rates. …”
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IBS as a diverse disease. A comprehensive review by Adrianna Dylik, Weronika Gryczyńska, Mikołaj Musiał, Łukasz Krawczak, Hanna Gulaczyk, Jan Spychalski, Mikołaj Kaczmarek, Wiktoria Grochowska, Maria Spychalska

“…Materials and methods: The analysis is based on a thorough review of peer-reviewed literature published between 2020 and 2025, ensuring the inclusion of the most up-to-date insights. Knowledge was sourced from PubMed using the advanced search with terms „irritable bowel syndrome” with „or” and „IBS”, ultimately returning 1,228 results.                                                                                                                                             …”
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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication practices among adult household members in Hosanna town, Hadiya zone, central Ethiopia by Sentayehu Admasu Saliya, Awoke Girma Hailu, Sisay Foga Sebro, Misgana Desalegn Menesho

“…Despite the significance of this issue, no single study has been conducted on self-medication practices in the study area, to the best of the researchers’ knowledge. Objective To assess prevalence and predictors of self-medication practices among adult household members in hosanna town hadiya zone, central Ethiopia 2024. …”
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