Acceptance of multiple micronutrient supplementations (MMS) and iron and folic acid supplement utilisation among pregnant and lactating women in the rural part of Ethiopia, 2022: a... by Zewdie Birhanu, Menen Tsegaw, Stanley Chitekwe, Ramadhani Noor, Rachana Sharma, Finina Abebe, Yordanos Tadesse Kidanemariam, Ahmednasir Abdi, Hiwot Getachew, Asli Hassan Aden, Tesfaye Chuko, Tariku Dejene, Ahmed Mohammed Dawd

“…Awareness creation should be a priority for community members to avoid misconceptions about pregnancy-related supplements.…”
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‘Do they care?’: a qualitative examination of patient perspectives on primary care clinician communication related to opioids in the USA by Leif I Solberg, Katrina M Romagnoli, Anthony W Olson, Andrei Bucaloiu, Clayton I Allen, Lorraine D Tusing, Hillary A Henzler-Buckingham, Christina M Gregor, Laura A Freitag, Stephanie A Hooker, Rebecca C Rossom, Eric A Wright, Irina V Haller

“…Objectives This substudy’s objectives were to (1) examine the transferability of a four archetype framework (simplified pattern of prototypical features) for patients at high risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) developed from a previous study with a similar population; (2) explore how patient preferences for terminology can inform clinician communication strategies for patients with OUD across archetypes and (3) explore how patient perceptions of opioid risks can inform clinician communication strategies across patient archetypes.Design This qualitative study collected data via semistructured phone interviews with patients about views on opioid-related discussions with primary care clinicians. …”
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IDENTIFIKASI PIGMEN KLOROFIL DAN CELAH ENERGI PADA DAUN CINCAU (CYCLEA BARBATA) SEBAGAI FOTOSENSITIZER ALAMI UNTUK APLIKASI DSSC by Ismail Saleh, Wa Ode Nirwana Sari Halidun

“…The result showed that the range of chlorophyll pigment absorbance lies in wavelength about 402 nm and 660 nm. The gap energy of chlorophyll pigment from Cyclea barbata leaf was obtained at 1,804 eV.   …”
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Association of safer smoking supply distribution with participant encounters and naloxone distribution from syringe services programs: Findings from the National Survey of Syringe... by Esther O. Chung, Sheila V. Patel, Lynn D. Wenger, Jamie L. Humphrey, Amang Sukasih, Ricky N. Bluthenthal, Hansel E. Tookes, Don C. Des Jarlais, Sara N. Glick, Paul A. LaKosky, Stephanie Prohaska, Laura Guzman, Alex H. Kral, Barrot H. Lambdin

“…Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the National Survey of Syringe Services Programs, which surveyed SSPs from March and August 2023 about services delivered in 2022. We examined factors associated with safer smoking supply distribution and estimated associations between smoking supply distribution and the number of participant encounters and naloxone doses distributed. …”
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Genetic and biochemical characterization of staphylococci occurring in Novosibirsk, Russia by Y. N. Kozlova, N. V. Fomenko, V. V. Morozova, I. V. Saranina, A. Yu. Tikunov, D. A. Ganichev, A. G. Samokhin, V. V. Pavlov, O. M. Rozhnova, I. A. Bondar’, E. V. Zenkova, V. V. Nimaev, V. V.  Klimontov, N. V. Tikunova

“…Last years, coagulase­negative staphylococci were the cause of infection in many cases. Infectious agents, namely Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, and Staphylococcus hominis, were detected more often as nosocomial infections. …”
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Enhanced characterization of non-metallic inclusions in ultra-high-strength steels using advanced synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy and chemometric analysis by Mourad Kharbach, Mohammed Alaoui Mansouri, Ekta Rani, Harishchandra Singh, Tuomas Alatarvas, Brice Sarpi, Lin Zhu, Yuran Niu, Alexei Zakharov, Ilkka Launonen, Marko Huttula, Mikko J. Sillanpaa, Samuli Urpelainen

“…By analyzing complex X-PEEM data, we uncover valuable information about NMIs' responses to annealing processes and their classification based on calcium phase changes.…”
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COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination rate in patients with psoriasis treated with biologics: A single center experience by Milčić Danijela, Malinić Marija, Ćirković Anđa, Krupniković Doroteja, Milinković-Srećković Mirjana

“…The vaccination rate in patients with psoriasis receiving biologics was hardly 50.0%, and about a third of the vaccinated patients had a milder form of COVID-19. …”
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Technologies for Interoperable Internet of Medical Things Platforms to Manage Medical Emergencies in Home and Prehospital Care: Scoping Review by Mattias Seth, Hoor Jalo, Åsa Högstedt, Otto Medin, Bengt Arne Sjöqvist, Stefan Candefjord

“…Gaining more knowledge about addressing higher levels of interoperability issues is essential to unlock the full potential of IoMT platforms. …”
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Human placental extract improves liver cirrhosis in mice with regulation of macrophages and senescent cells by Natsuki Ishikawa, Yusuke Watanabe, Yuichirou Maeda, Tomoaki Yoshida, Naruhiro Kimura, Hiroyuki Abe, Akira Sakamaki, Hiroteru Kamimura, Takeshi Yokoo, Kenya Kamimura, Atsunori Tsuchiya, Shuji Terai

“…HPE serves as a novel agent for cirrhosis treatment.…”
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Association of over-the-counter mouthwash use with markers of nitric oxide metabolism, inflammation, and endothelial function—a cross-sectional study by Kai Guo, Kaumudi Joshipura, Karina Ricart, Rakesh P. Patel, Barbara A. Gower, Oelisoa Mireille Andriankaja, Evangelia Morou-Bermudez

“…In addition, sVCAM-1 was positively correlated with serum nitrite in participants who used mouthwash frequently (ρ_S = 0.18, p = 0.045).DiscussionRegular use of OTC mouthwash was associated with systemic nitric oxide. This raises concerns about its potential effects on the levels of inflammatory and endothelial biomarkers associated with cardiometabolic diseases.…”
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Çocuklarda Dental Anksiyete: Başarılı Dental Tedavinin Önündeki Engel by Aysun Avşar, Büşra Mutlu

“…Anahtar Sözcükler: dental anksiyete, dental korku, çocuk ABSTRACT Dental anxiety is defined as intense anxiety about any dental procedure without an obvious source. …”
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Control of two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, on strawberry by integrating with cyetpyrafen and Phytoseiulus persimilis by Shan Zhao, Qiuyu Zhao, Xiaoyan Dai, Bing Lv, Ruijuan Wang, Zhenjuan Yin, Feng Zhang, Yan Liu, Long Su, Hao Chen, Li Zheng, Hongmei Li, Lixia Xie, Yifan Zhai

“…The predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, is a promising biological control agent, preying on all TSSM developmental stages. …”
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The Rapid Effect of Bisphenol-A on Long-Term Potentiation in Hippocampus Involves Estrogen Receptors and ERK Activation by Xiaowei Chen, Yu Wang, Fang Xu, Xiaofei Wei, Junfang Zhang, Chuang Wang, Hua Wei, Shujun Xu, Peiyun Yan, Wenhua Zhou, Istvan Mody, Xiaohong Xu, Qinwen Wang

“…However, less is known about the influence of BPA on long-term potentiation (LTP), one of the major cellular mechanisms that underlie learning and memory. …”
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A Multifunctional MIL-101-NH2(Fe) Nanoplatform for Synergistic Melanoma Therapy by Shang J, Chen Y, Wang F, Yang J, Li Y, Yang L, Liu X, Zhong Z, Yue C, Zhou M

“…Combination therapy has emerged as an effective approach to improve treatment outcomes.Methods: In this study, we developed a multifunctional nanoplatform, MIL@DOX@ICG, utilizing MIL-101-NH2(Fe) as a carrier to co-deliver the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin (DOX) and the photosensitizer indocyanine green (ICG). …”
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Unified Mobile App for Streamlining Verbal Autopsy and Cause of Death Assignment in India: Design and Development Study by Harleen Kaur, Stuti Tripathi, Manjeet Singh Chalga, Sudhir K Benara, Amit Dhiman, Shefali Gupta, Saritha Nair, Geetha Menon, B K Gulati, Sandeep Sharma, Saurabh Sharma

“…By leveraging this mobile app, the average duration required for VA data collection to ascertainment of COD, which typically ranges from 6 to 8 months, is expected to decrease by approximately 80%, reducing it to about 1‐2 months. Based on annual caseload projections, the smallest administrative public health unit, health and wellness centers, is anticipated to handle 35‐40 VA cases annually, while medical officers at primary health centers are projected to manage 150‐200 physician-certified VAs each year. …”
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NEWCOMBO PROBLEMA IR AMERIKIETIŠKAS KLAUSIMAS by Zenonas Norkus

“…Therefore, the version of Newcomb's problem involving the Predictor is about the situations where actor's dispositional rationality is not a bonus but the plague causing him to fail (the Prisoner's Dilemma situations are of the same kind). …”
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Use of Go-Beyond as a Self-Directed Internet-Based Program Supporting Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life: Preliminary Usability Study by Karolina Katarzyna Alichniewicz, Sarah Hampton, Madeline Romaniuk, Darcy Bennett, Camila Guindalini

“…Additionally, individuals were 1.64 (95% CI 1.17-2.28) more likely to enroll when they express a need in Purpose and Connection, and they were 1.50 (95% CI 1.06-2.18) times more likely to enroll when they express the need Beliefs About Civilians, compared with those without these needs. …”
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Observed climate trends and farmers’ adaptation strategies in Dendi District, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Busha Getachew, Gonfa Kewessa, Worku Hailu, Gezahegn Girma

“…Understanding farmers’ perceptions about climate change and adaptation strategies can help support their efforts and develop interventions more suited to the local context. …”
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Autoimmune Hepatitis in Brazilian Children: IgE and Genetic Polymorphisms in Associated Genes by Léa Campos de Oliveira, Anna Carla Goldberg, Maria Lucia Carnevale Marin, Karina Rosa Schneidwind, Amanda Farage Frade, Jorge Kalil, Irene Kasue Miura, Renata Pereira Sustovich Pugliese, Vera Lucia Baggio Danesi, Gilda Porta

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Formation of Stripped Stars from Stellar Collisions in Galactic Nuclei by Charles F. A. Gibson, Fulya Kiroğlu, James C. Lombardi Jr., Sanaea C. Rose, Hans D. Vanderzyden, Brenna Mockler, Monica Gallegos-Garcia, Kyle Kremer, Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, Frederic A. Rasio

“…The observed spectra of several TDEs, such as ASASSN-14li, show high nitrogen-to-carbon (N/C) abundance ratios, leading to questions about their progenitors. Disrupting an intermediate- or high-mass star that has undergone CNO processing, increasing the nitrogen in its core, could lead to an enhanced nitrogen TDE. …”
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