Understanding HIV care providers’ support for tobacco cessation among people living with HIV in Western Kenya: a formative qualitative study by Peter Magati, Maya Vijayaraghavan, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Craig R Cohen, Starley B Shade, Zachary Arochi Kwena, Linet Ongeri, Francesca A Odhiambo, Cirilus O Ogala, Yvonne A Olando, Greshon Rota, Purba Chatterjee, Christine A Osula, Jerry J Nutor, Stella S Bialous

“…Introduction Healthcare providers are required to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to quit tobacco use for improved health outcomes, but it is unclear to what extent they adhere to these requirements. …”
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Extensão em tempos de pandemia: as lives do projeto Cultura Plural e a construção de diálogos sobre cultura by Karina Janz WOITOWICZ, Matheus Henrique Rocha GASTALDON, Sérgio Luiz GADINI

“…Durante o período, o Cultura Plural transmitiu 25 lives com entrevistas ao vivo disponíveis no Facebook e no Instagram do projeto. …”
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RESILSTIGMA. Resilience to self-stigmatization experienced by people living with HIV: Which self-reported factors improve awareness among health workers? by Christine Jacomet, Cécile Miele, Emilie Goncalves, Céline Lambert, Clément Belletier, Françoise Linard, Josiane Phalip-Le Besnerais, Pierre Dellamonica, Michaël Dambrun

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Healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages: expanding representations of determinants of health within systems dynamics and integrated assessment models by Eartha Weber, George Downward, Maria G. M. Pinho, Detlef P. Van Vuuren

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The impact of the National Syphilis Prevention Program on the prevalence of syphilis among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Qingling Zeng, Yuhui Yang, Limin Zhang, Jiangyu Yan, Jian Wang, Jingmin Nie, Qingmei Wang, Yu Luo, Gaoming Li

“…The prevalence of syphilis was significantly higher in men living with HIV than in women living with HIV (pooled odds ratio 1.67, 95% CI 1.29–2.15), with the highest prevalence in the eastern region (2.55, 95% CI 1.80–3.59). …”
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The Predictive Value of Lactate Dehydrogenase for Viral Suppression in Newly Diagnosed People Living With HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Jin Y, Wang Y, Xia T, Ma Q

“…Yong Jin,1,* Yan Wang,1,* Ting Xia,1 Qichao Ma2 1Department of Internal Medicine, Ningbo Yinzhou No.2 hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Ningbo Yinzhou No.2 hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Qichao Ma, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Ningbo Yinzhou No.2 hospital, No.998 Qianhe North Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315101, People’s Republic of China, Email mqc777@126.comPurpose: Rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in people living with HIV (PLWH) is crucial for achieving viral suppression and improving clinical outcomes. …”
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Inexpensive Bismuth-Film Electrode Supported on Pencil-Lead Graphite for Determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) Ions by Anodic Stripping Voltammetry by Karen C. Bedin, Edson Y. Mitsuyasu, Amanda Ronix, André L. Cazetta, Osvaldo Pezoti, Vitor C. Almeida

“…The present work reports the development and application of bismuth-film electrode (BiFE), obtained by in situ method on the pencil-lead graphite surface, for simultaneous Cd(II) and Pb(II) determination at trace levels, as alternative to replace the mercury-film electrodes. …”
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IMPLEMENTASI GREEN LIVING SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN SIKAP PEDULI LINGKUNGAN DI SEKOLAH ADIWIYATA (SMPN 2 SOLEAR KAB. TANGERANG) by Rizkia Suciati, Siti Djulaiha Ika Capricanilia

“…Green living comes as a solution but is often understood not in accordance with the concept. …”
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Screening and prognostic roles of renal volumetry and scintigraphy in the assessment of living kidney transplant donors, considering the early recovery of the residual renal function by Shunta Hori, Mitsuru Tomizawa, Kuniaki Inoue, Tatsuo Yoneda, Kenta Onishi, Yosuke Morizawa, Daisuke Gotoh, Yasushi Nakai, Makito Miyake, Kazumasa Torimoto, Nobumichi Tanaka, Kiyohide Fujimoto

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Green remediation of lead (pb) from Pb-toxic soil by combined use of silicon nanomaterials and leguminous Lens culinaris L. plants by Tayyaba Naz, Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal, Bilal Raza, Muhammad Asad Mubeen, Muhammad Ather Nadeem, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Mohamed S Elshikh, Muhammad Rizwan, Rashid Iqbal

“…Abstract Lead (Pb) toxicity is a major issue due to anthropogenic activities that is faced by farmers nowadays which inhibits plant growth and decreases crop yields. …”
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Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Translocation Leading to Right Anteromedial Ovarian Surface Impingement and Laparoscopic Retrieval: A Case Report and Literature Review by Adeel Anwaar, Riyan Imtiaz Karamat, Mikail Khanzada, Aymar Akilimali, Minahil Aamir, Mirza Ammar Arshad, Ihtisham Haider Bhatti, Saad Rashid, Taimur Sulaiman Kayani, Sadia Ansar, Shifa Batool, Abdullah Saif Khan, Ajeet Singh

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Accuracy of screening tests for cervical precancer in women living with HIV in low-resource settings: a paired prospective study in Lusaka, Zambia by Nicola Low, Partha Basu, Andreas Limacher, Katayoun Taghavi, Misinzo Moono, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Herbert Kapesa, Albert Manasyan, Julia Bohlius, Marie Roumet, Thamsanqa Madliwa, Anne Rutjes

“…Objective This study aimed to provide evidence to improve cervical screening for women living with HIV (WLHIV). We assessed the accuracy of screening tests that can be used in low-resource settings and give results at the same visit.Methods and analysis We conducted a paired, prospective study among consecutive eligible WLHIV, aged 18–65 years, receiving cervical cancer screening at one hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. …”
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Household food insecurity, living conditions, and individual sense of security: A cross-sectional survey among Burkina Faso refugees in Ghana by Abdul-Wahab Inusah, Ken Brackstone, Tahiru Issahaku Ahmed, David Tetteh Nartey, Jessica L. Boxall, Ashley I. Heinson, Michael Head, Shamsu-Deen Ziblim

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HIV viral load suppression rates among adults and children living with HIV in the North West Region of Cameroon: A call for action! by Gladys Fosah E Tayong, Melissa Sander, Comfort Vuchas, Moses Samje, Vera Kum, Pascal Enokbonong, Eugene Yeika, Ndanga Bekombo, Paul Nyibio, Vanessa B Ngwani, Justin Ndié, Njamnshi Wepnyu Yembe, Gloria Ashuntangtang

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>HIV continues to be a major public health problem in Cameroon where 2.7% of the population aged 15 to 49 are living with HIV. The prevalence remains higher in females, 3.4% versus 1.9% in males. …”
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Incidence of unintended pregnancies and pregnancy experience among adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV in West Africa: a mixed-method study by Désiré Lucien Dahourou, Clément Tisseron, Caroline Yonaba, Joël Djaha, Marie-Sylvie N’Gbeche, Corinne Moh, Kouakou Kouadio, Patricia Nindjin, François Eboua, Belinda Bouah, Karen Malateste, Jean-Claude Azani, Eulalie Kangah, Elisabeth Thio, Philippe Msellati, Julie Jesson, Valériane Leroy, for the IeDEA West-African Collaboration

“…Abstract Background Sexual and reproductive health issues in adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) have been left behind in HIV care programs. …”
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Accidental intra-arterial injection of enoxaparin sodium leading to abdominal wall expanding subcutaneous hematoma and abdominal wound: case report-vascular by Caroline Howell, Richard Simman, Richard Simman, Richard Simman

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Solidification behavior and environmental risk assessment of toxic elements on tailings from carbothermic reduction-magnetic separation of lead blast furnace slag by Jiang Z.-W., Li M.-T., Wei C., Cao Y.-L., Li X.-B., Deng Z.-G.

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Microstructure, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of NbO3 lead-free ceramics prepared via cold sintering with post-annealing by Neng Qin, Xiao-Ming Chen, Xin-Yu Huang, Jia-Jun Lan, Yu-Ding Xu, Li-Na Liu, Han-Li Lian, Peng Liu

“…Via the method of cold sintering with post-annealing, the lead-free ceramics [Formula: see text][Formula: see text][Formula: see text]NbO3 were prepared. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome Among People Living With HIV on Dolutegravir and Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Mohammed Jemal MSc, Baye Ashenef MSc, Deresse Sinamaw MSc, Adane Adugna MSc, Mamaru Getinet MSc, Temesgen Baylie MSc, Nuredin Chura Waritu MSc

“…Purpose This study aimed to assess the burden of metabolic syndrome among people living with HIV (PLWH) on dolutegravir (DTG)- and efavirenz (EFV)-based regimens. …”
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SNAP and/or WIC Participation and Diet Quality in Mother-Child Dyads living in Greater Boston after Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Study by Thanit Vinitchagoon, Fang Fang Zhang, Rebecca C. Fauth, Erin Hennessy, Ana G. Maafs, Emma M. Browning, Christina D. Economos

“…Analysis of covariance using generalized linear models was employed to compare differences in Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) scores based on SNAP and/or WIC participation, and thematic analysis was used for coding themes. …”
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