Toward Resilient Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Care: A Qualitative Study Involving Afghan Refugee Women in Pakistan by Yasir Shafiq, Ameer Muhammad, Kantesh Kumar, Zabin Wajid Ali, Saba Noor, Zamir Hussain Suhag, Rehman Tahir, Abdullah Jan, Luca Ragazzoni, Francesco Barone-Adesi, Martina Valente

“…Background: Afghan refugees in Pakistan, particularly in Quetta, Balochistan, encounter formidable barriers in accessing maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services. These challenges have been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and entrenched systemic health inequities. …”
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Influence of Physicochemical Properties of Oil Sludge on Syngas Production for Energy Applications by Hiago Oliveira, Isabela Pinheiro, Ana Ramos, Osvaldo Venturini, Adriano Mariano, York Santiago

“…The high ash content of OS reduced gasification temperatures, increasing char yield (44.6%). Increasing the equivalence ratio (ER) led to higher gasification temperatures, producing energetic species such as H₂, CH₄, and CO, raising the calorific value of the resulting syngas. …”
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Apps para enfrentamento à pandemia de covid-19 no brasil: uma revisão sistemática by Rodrigo de Oliveira Machado, Rodrigo Falcão Chaise, Paula Monmany Jobim, Kátia Bones Rocha, Adolfo Pizzinato, Elder Cerqueira-Santos

“…A partir da busca por meio dos seguintes descritores “Coronavírus”, “Covid-19”, “SARS-CoV-2” e “isolamento social”, selecionaram-se 31 aplicativos. …”
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Prognostic Impact of the Postoperative Carcinoembryonic Antigen Level after Curative Resection of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer by Ryoichi Tsukamoto, Kiichi Sugimoto, Yuki Ii, Takahiro Irie, Megumi Kawaguchi, Aya Kobari, Yuki Tsuchiya, Kumpei Honjo, Masaya Kawai, Shun Ishiyama, Makoto Takahashi, Kazuhiro Sakamoto

Subjects: “…carcinoembryonic antigen (cea)…”
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Characteristics and Differences in the Antler Velvet Microbiota During Regeneration by Yongxiang Li, Yuhang Zhu, Bo Yang, Shaochen Yu, Songze Li, André-Denis G. Wright, Rui Du, Huazhe Si, Zhipeng Li

“…The wound formed by antler velvet shedding can naturally achieve regenerative restoration, but the changes in microbial composition that occur during antler velvet regeneration are largely unknown. …”
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Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrew Hayen, Kiddus Yitbarek, Mirkuzie Woldie, Firew Tekle Bobo, Jane Frawley, Abela Mahimbo, Meru Sheel

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Short- and Long-term Outcomes of One-stage Radical Resection and Anastomosis without Preoperative Decompression and Diverting Stoma between Incomplete Obstructive and Non-obstructi... by Kentaro Sato, Yosuke Fukunaga, Manabu Takamatsu, Tatsuki Noguchi, Takashi Sakamoto, Shimpei Matsui, Toshiki Mukai, Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Takashi Akiyoshi

“…Of these, 97 (17%) patients presented with incomplete obstruction, while 474 (83%) had no obstruction. Incomplete obstruction was characterized by the inability of a small-caliber endoscope to pass through the tumor without necessitating emergency surgery or decompression due to bowel obstruction. …”
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Epigenetic alterations of 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 gene in the adipose tissue of patients with primary aldosteronism by Yoshimichi Takeda, Masashi Demura, Mitsuhiro Kometani, Shigehiro Karashima, Daisuke Aono, Seigo Konishi, Shin-ichi Horike, Makiko Meguro-Horike, Takashi Yoneda, Yoshiyu Takeda

“…The glycohemoglobin level was significantly higher in patients with APA, SCS, or Cu than in those with NFA (p < 0.05). Blood pressure was significantly higher in patients with APA than in those with SCS, Cu, or NFA (p < 0.01). …”
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“Sleepless nights are a daily reality for us” how women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia describe street life: a photovoice study by Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Mats Målqvist, Hannah Bradby, Yemane Berhane, Dagmawit Tewahido, Dagmawit Tewahido, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

“…They also emphasised the critical need for employment opportunities, non-discriminatory provision of social support, treatment programs for substance misuse, and legal and social protection.ConclusionThis study contributes to understanding how women experiencing homelessness describe and articulate their living circumstances and what they perceive needs to be addressed. Based on participants’ proposal for change, comprehensive services are needed to address women’s multifaceted issues. …”
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Health- and Non–Health-Related Corporate Social Responsibility Statements in Top Selling Restaurant Chains in the U.S. Between 2012 and 2018: A Content Analysis by Megan P. Mueller, PhD, Alyssa Leib, MS, Deborah C. Glik, PhD, Sara N. Bleich, PhD, Jason Wang, PhD, Catherine M. Crespi, PhD, May C. Wang, DrPH

“…Introduction: The aim of this study was to understand the prevalence and content of corporate social responsibility statements in the top-selling chain restaurants between 2012 and 2018 to inform the ways restaurants can impact population health. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Mengqi Han, Yue Shen, Xin Guo, Cheng Hong, Xincan Ji, Haoyang Guo, Yuelong Jin, Hui Yuan

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Service preferences among postpartum women (non-)affected by different types of intimate partner violence: insights from the cross-sectional study INVITE by Laura M. Hausmann, Lara Seefeld, Amera Mojahed, Judith T. Mack, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Julia Schellong

“…Abstract Background Women in the postpartum period are at greater risk of intimate partner violence (IPV), which may cause physical, sexual, or psychological harm and have a long-lasting negative impact on mother and child. …”
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Qualidade das refeições oferecidas por empresas cadastradas pelo Programa de Alimentação do Trabalhador na cidade de Santos-SP by Juliana Perez Pereira, Paula Dall Bello, Nathália Tarossi Locatelli, Ana Maria de Souza Pinto, Daniel Henrique Bandoni

“…Apesar da presença elevada de frutas e hortaliças nos cardápios, outros itens críticos ainda precisam de melhoras para que as refeições oferecidas aos trabalhadores sejam uma opção saudável, e promovam qualidade de vida. Palavras-chave: Alimentação Coletiva. Planejamento de Cardápio. …”
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Analysis of five cases showing false-high Hemoglobin A1c due to reduced catalase activity by Kenji Hara, Atsushi Ujiie, Shiori Suzuki, Takenori Okumura, Mio Kubo, Hiroyuki Shinozaki, Mototaka Yamauchi, Takafumi Tsuchiya, Kohzo Takebayashi, Nobuyuki Shimozawa, Masafumi Koga, Koshi Hashimoto

“…HbA1c levels were higher than those obtained using other methods, such as HPLC, immune-based methods, and other enzyme-based kits. …”
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Micro-Electro Nanofibrous Dressings Based on PVDF-AgNPs as Wound Healing Materials to Promote Healing in Active Areas by Liu T, Xie F, Geng L, He R, Sun M, Ni T, Xu P, Xing C, Peng Y, Chen K, Fang Y

“…Tiantian Liu,1,2,* Feifei Xie,3,4,* Lele Geng,1,2 Ruizhe He,1,2 Mengzhe Sun,1,2 Tao Ni,1,2 Peng Xu,1,2 Chao Xing,1,2 Yinbo Peng,1,2 Ke Chen,3,4 Yong Fang1,2 1Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Traumatic Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Laser Processing and Modification, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yong Fang, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Email fangyong1020@hotmail.com Ke Chen, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Email chenke83@sjtu.edu.cnPurpose: The purpose of this study is to develop an innovative solution for chronic wounds in high-mobility areas, such as joints, where conventional treatments are hindered by passive healing mechanisms and the need for immobilization. …”
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Valorisation of plastic waste from the beverage industry through its transformation into adsorbent and solid fuel materials by Nouira, Asma, Bekri-Abbes, Imene, Srasra, Ezzeddine, Cansado, Isabel P. P., Mourão, Paulo A. M.

“…The essays performed showed that the HCV was in the range of 10.2–11.9 MJ/kg.…”
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Body mass index, proteinuria and total lymphocyte counts in predicting treatment responses among ART naïve individuals with HIV initiated on antiretroviral treatment in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2019: a cohort study by Ellen Hertzmark, Patricia Munseri, Lazaro Jassely, Basil Tumaini

“…In modified Poisson regression, the independent predictors other than CD4 cell counts for viral non-suppression at 6 months among individuals with HIV initiating on ART were BMI loss >5% from baseline to 6 months (adjusted RR 2.73, 95% CI (1.36 to 5.47)), lymphopaenia at 6 months (adjusted RR=4.54, 95% CI (2.19 to 9.39)) and proteinuria at 6 months (adjusted RR=2.63, 95% CI (1.25 to 5.54)).Conclusions Change in BMI, total lymphocyte count and presence of proteinuria can monitor and predict ART response and may be particularly helpful in settings when CD4 counts and viral load monitoring are unavailable.…”
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The system can change: a feasibility study of a doula-clinician collaborative at a large tertiary hospital in the United States by Jeannette C. Myrick, Lily Schneider, Christina Gebel, Kathleen Clarke, Stephanie Crawford, Lucy Chie, Chloe Zera, Karen M. Emmons, Elysia Larson

“…Conclusions Using implementation mapping as a guide to collaborative work can lead to meaningful health system changes. Regular review of implementation outcomes could allow for adaptation and tailoring of implementation strategies.…”
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Esketamine at a Clinical Dose Attenuates Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Inhibiting AKT Signaling Pathway to Facilitate Microglia M2 Polarization and Autophagy by Gao Y, Li L, Zhao F, Cheng Y, Jin M, Xue FS

“…Ying Gao,1 Lu Li,1 Fang Zhao,1 Yi Cheng,1 Mu Jin,2 Fu-Shan Xue1,3 1Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Mu Jin, Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 An-Zhen Road, Chao-Yang District, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13366600987, Email jinmu0119@hotmail.com Fu-Shan Xue, Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong-An Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13911177655, Fax +86-591-88217841, Email xuefushan@aliyun.com; xuefushan@mail.ccmu.edu.cnPurpose: This study aimed to assess the protective effect of a clinical dose esketamine on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and to reveal the potential mechanisms associated with microglial polarization and autophagy.Methods: Experimental cerebral ischemia was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in adult rats and simulated by oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) in BV-2 microglial cells. …”
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Effects of plant- and animal-based-protein meals for a day on serum nitric oxide and peroxynitrite levels in healthy young men by Tomoko Kaneko, Masaki Yoshioka, Futo Kawahara, Natsumi Nishitani, Shoya Mori, Jiyeon Park, Takashi Tarumi, Keisei Kosaki, Seiji Maeda

“…Plant-based diets that replace animal-based proteins with plant-based proteins have received increased attention for cardiovascular protection. …”
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