Patients’ and family members’ knowledge, attitudes and perceived family support for SMBG in type 2 diabetes: a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis by Jun Lu, Xiaohong Li, Qian Zhao, Ying Guo, Xinying Yu, Yuheng Feng, Yuxi Zhao

“…Aims and objectives To examine the combined effects of the patient’s and family members’ knowledge, attitudes and perceived family support on self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) behaviour of patients with type 2 diabetes.Design A cross-sectional design using the framework of knowledge–attitude–behaviour (KAB) combined with family support.Setting Shanghai, China.Participants Seventy type 2 diabetes patient–family member dyads recruited from 26 residential committees in Shanghai were investigated. …”
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Weight Change and Predictors of Weight Change Among Patients Initiated on Darunavir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide or Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamid... by Bruno Emond, Carmine Rossi, Aurélie Côté-Sergent, Keith Dunn, Patrick Lefebvre, Marie-Hélène Lafeuille, Prina Donga

“…Patients initiated on BIC/FTC/TAF experienced greater weight and BMI increases between the pre-index period and each measurement of the post-index period than patients initiated on DRV/c/FTC/TAF, although results were only statistically significant at 9 months post-index (weight: mean difference=2.50 kg, *P*=0.005; BMI: mean difference=0.66 kg/m^2^, *P*=0.027). …”
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Lessons from COVID-19 and Seoul: Effects of Reduced Human Activity from Social Distancing on Urban CO2 Concentration and Air Quality by Hayoung Park, Sujong Jeong, Ja-Ho Koo, Sojung Sim, Yeon Bae, Yeonsoo Kim, Chaerin Park, Jeongyeon Bang

“…Moreover, the insignificant change in wind speed and wind direction during the months of February and March 2020 compared to 2019 implies that CO2, CO, and NO2 concentrations have not been influenced by meteorological conditions, but mainly by changes in emissions from decreased human activity. …”
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Enteric-Coated Aspirin Induces Small Intestinal Injury via the Nrf2/Gpx4 Pathway: A Promising Model for Chronic Enteropathy by Zhang M, Xia S, Feng L, Han X, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Liu Y, Zhao K, Guan J, Tian D, Liao J, Yu Y

“…Aspirin destroyed mitochondrial structure and damaged antioxidant capacity, and aspirin may induce oxidative stress through Nrf2/Gpx4 signaling pathway. Intestinal flora analysis showed that aspirin could induce changes in the abundance of Akkermansia and Lactobacillus.Conclusion: Long-term administration of enteric-coated aspirin successfully established a chronic small intestinal injury model in mice. …”
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Oncolytic virus OH2 extends survival in patients with PD-1 pretreated melanoma: phase Ia/Ib trial results and biomarker insights by Juan Li, Xuan Wang, Li Zhou, Jun Guo, Lu Si, Bixia Tang, Chuanliang Cui, Xiaoting Wei, Xinan Sheng, Siming Li, Zhihong Chi, Lili Mao, Bin Lian, Xieqiao Yan, Yan Kong, Caili Li, Xiangyong Gu, Binlei Liu, Hui Tian, Han Hu

“…A phase Ia/Ib clinical trial in China was conducted in patients with unresected stage III–IV melanoma, the majority of whom had the acral type, to assess the safety and preliminary efficacy of OH2.Methods The trial enrolled patients with histologically confirmed unresectable stage III or advanced stage IV melanoma. …”
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Type 2 diabetes remission through lifestyle intervention in a geriatric patient with long-standing diabetes and at thirty-three-months follow-up by Pramod Tripathi, Diptika Tiwari, Milanjeet Kaur Raizada, Nidhi Kadam

“…Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly population. …”
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Comparison of sagittal measurements of cervical spine in spondylosis patients between Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiograph [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Rajagopal Kadavigere, Saikiran Pendem, Varsha R, Tancia Pires, Surbhi Gupta Aggarwal, Shailesh S Nayak, Priyanka -, Maria Nicolet

“…The sagittal parameters such as Neck Tilt (NT), T1 slope (T1S), thoracic inlet angle (TIA), C2-C7 angle (C2-C7A) and C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis (C2-C7 SVA) were measured on sagittal MRI and lateral cervical spine radiograph. …”
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Innovative approach to Pb (II) removal using zinc-based MOFs-derived carbon: In-depth analysis of adsorption mechanisms, isotherms, thermodynamics, and kinetics by Samira Ahmadzadeh, Alireza Hemmati

“…The results indicated significant changes in crystallinity and an increase in the specific surface area after pyrolysis. …”
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A randomized comparative effectiveness trial to evaluate two programs for promotion of physical activity after spinal cord injury in manual wheelchair users by Jenna M. Martinez, Jenna M. Martinez, Lisa L. Haubert, Valerie J. Eberly, Walter B. Weiss, Jeffery W. Rankin

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Merck Open Global Health Library in vitro screening against Schistosoma mansoni identified two new substances with antischistosomal activities for further development by Monique Evelyn Ueberall, Martina Berchthold, Cécile Häberli, Sven Lindemann, Thomas Spangenberg, Jennifer Keiser, Christoph G. Grevelding

“…The effects of the two lead structures were investigated in more detail by confocal laser scanning microscopy and 5-ethynyl 2´-deoxyuridine (EdU) assays to assess morphological effects and stem cell effects. …”
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Prognostic value of serum inflammatory markers in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing surgery: a two-center retrospective cohort study by Yaqin Dong, Fan Wang, Jiaying Deng, Tong Tong, Xiangxun Chen, Liming Wu, Yichun Wang, Mei Kang, Yutong Xu, Guangjie Shi, Liyang Zhu

“…Methods A cohort of 660 patients with esophageal cancer from two clinical centers in China was recruited, comprising a training cohort (n = 511) and a validation cohort (n = 149). …”
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The Effects of Digital eHealth Versus Onsite 2-Day Group-Based Education in 255 Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Cohort Study by Birgitte Berentsen, Camilla Thuen, Eline Margrete Randulff Hillestad, Elisabeth Kjelsvik Steinsvik, Trygve Hausken, Jan Gunnar Hatlebakk

“…Patient education can influence patient behavior that subsequently may lead to changes in attitudes and skills necessary for maintenance or improvement in management of symptom severity and quality of life. …”
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SO₂ emissions derived from TROPOMI observations over India using a flux-divergence method with variable lifetimes by Y. Chen, Y. Chen, R. J. van der A, J. Ding, H. Eskes, J. E. Williams, N. Theys, A. Tsikerdekis, P. F. Levelt, P. F. Levelt, P. F. Levelt

“…<p>The rapid development of the economy and the implementation of environmental policies adapted in India have led to fast changes of regional SO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> emissions. …”
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Mitigating effects of Jiawei Chaihu Shugan decoction on necroptosis and inflammation of hippocampal neurons in epileptic mice by Qin Wang, Baijun Qin, Han Yu, Jiawei Zeng, Jingjing Fan, Qiong Wu, Rong Zeng, Haichun Yu, Xian Zhang, Mingfen Li, Yanying Zhou, Limei Diao

“…Abstract Jiawei Chaihu Shugan decoction (JWCHSGD) is a traditional Chinese medicine well-known for its beneficial effects in treating epilepsy (Xianzheng in ancient Chinese), but the molecular mechanism of its action remains unclear. …”
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Satellite-based Emission Inventory Adjustments Improve Simulations of Long-range Transport Events by Wei-Syun Huang, Stephen M. Griffith, Yi-Chun Lin, Ying-Chieh Chen, Chung-Te Lee, Charles C.-K. Chou, Ming-Tung Chuang, Sheng-Hsiang Wang, Neng-Huei Lin

“…This study adjusts a bottom-up emission inventory based on changes in remotely sensed NO2 column densities for a source region of East Asia, then with CMAQv5.2.1 simulates transport of LRT plumes to Taiwan. …”
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Disruption of zinc homeostasis reverses tigecycline resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae by Jinyu Wang, Jinyu Wang, Cuiping Xia, Cuiping Xia, Zhaoxin Xia, Zhaoxin Xia, Jilu Shen, Jilu Shen

“…The changes in intracellular zinc ion levels, superoxide dismutase activity, reactive oxygen species concentration, and cell wall synthesis pathway were monitored to evaluate the mechanism of action of PBT2.ResultsOur results revealed that PBT2 successfully reversed the resistance of K. pneumoniae to tigecycline. …”
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Predicting turbidity dynamics in small reservoirs in central Kenya using remote sensing and machine learning by Stefanie Steinbach, Anna Bartels, Andreas Rienow, Bartholomew Thiong’o Kuria, Sander Jaap Zwart, Andrew Nelson

“…Random forest and gradient boosting models showed that annual turbidity outcomes depend on meteorological variables, topography, and land cover (R2 = 0.46 and 0.43 respectively), while longer-term turbidity was influenced more strongly by land management and land cover (R2 = 0.88 and 0.72 respectively). …”
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Scopoletin as a cardioprotective agent against cisplatin-induced oxidative stress and inflammation by Esam Qnais, Omar Gammoh, Yousra Bsieso, Mohammad Alqudah, Mohammad Wedyan, Sara Altaber, Alaa A.A. Aljabali, Abdelrahim Alqudah, Taher Hatahet

“…Apoptosis analysis revealed lower levels of pro-apoptotic proteins and higher levels of Bcl-2 in scopoletin groups (p < 0.05, p < 0.01). Significantly, scopoletin restored the function of the p62/Keap1/Nrf2 signaling pathway (p < 0.01). …”
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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION BY INFRARED AND MOSSBAUER SPECTROSCOPIES OF SOME NEW SnR2 (R = Me, Ph, Bu) RESIDUE CONTAINING ARBOXYALKYLPHOSPHONATE ADDUCTS AND DERIVATIVES by MOUHAMADOU SEMBENE BOYE, MOUHAMADOU BIRAME DIOP, MODOU SARR, AMINATA DIASSE-SARR, LIBASSE DIOP, ALAIN WATTIAUX

“…{(Cy2NH2)3(O2CCH2PO3)(SnBu2Cl2)} (1), {[(SnMe2Cl)(O2CCH2PO3H2)]4[Cy2NH2Cl]} (2), {(Me4N)(SnPh2Cl)[O2C(CH2)2 PO3H](SnPh2)[O2C(CH2)2PO3H]} (3) and {(Cy2NH2)2(O2CCH2PO3H)(SnPh2Cl2)2} (4), have been synthesized from one-pot reactions carried out in solution. …”
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Note, à propos des noms vernaculaires chinois dans la Flora cochinchinensis (1790) de Loureiro by André-Georges Haudricourt, Georges Métailié

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