Vaccine hesitancy among physicians: a qualitative study with general practitioners and paediatricians in Austria and Germany by Ruth Kutalek, Elena Jirovsky-Platter, Silvia Wojczewski, Katja M Leitner, Kathryn Hoffmann

“…Furthermore, they are critical of biomedicine. Most of the interview partners do not consider themselves antivaccination, but are sceptical towards vaccines and especially point out the side effects. …”
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“I Desire to Have an HIV‐Free Baby”: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers’ Perceptions of Viral Load Testing and Suppression in HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. by Kabami, Jane, Akatukwasa, Cecilia, Kabageni, Stella, Nangendo, Joanita, Byamukama, Ambrose, Atwiine, Fredrick, Mftumukiza, Valence, Tamu, Munezero John Bosco, Arinaitwe, Elizabeth, Mutabazi, Andrew, Ssebutinde, Peter, Musoke, Phillipa, Kamya, Moses R., Katahoire, Anne R.

“…Introduction Viral suppression is a critical component for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV(MTCT). …”
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Enhancing Health Research with Machine Learning: Practical Case Studies Using the All of Us Researcher Workbench by Jonathan R. Holt, Stefanee Tillman, Javan Carter, Edward Preble, Sheryl C. Cates, Daniel Brannock, Michael Long, John McCarthy, Leslie Zapata Leiva, Jamboor K. Vishwanatha, Toufeeq Syed, Legand Burge, Robert T. Mallet, Shelly Kowalczyk, Jennifer D. Uhrig, Megan A. Lewis

“…To harness this potential, researchers must navigate the All of Us database structure, develop machine learning skills, and apply coding effectively. This paper presents case studies designed to impart these skills using the All of Us Researcher Workbench. …”
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Efficient identification of genomic insertions and surrounding regions in two transgenic maize events using third-generation single-molecule nanopore sequencing technology by Qing Liu, Qi Wang, Lihua Ning, Ziqi Chen, Chuang Zhang, Yang Liu, Buxuan Qian, Jia Guo, Yuejia Yin

“…The insertion site for ND4401 was pinpointed in the non-coding region of chromosome 5, and for ND4403, in the non-coding region of chromosome 3. …”
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Exome sequencing identifies novel genes associated with cerebellar volume and microstructure by Yuanyuan Liang, Dongrui Ma, Mengjie Li, Zhiyun Wang, Chenwei Hao, Yuemeng Sun, Xiaoyan Hao, Chunyan Zuo, Shuangjie Li, Yanmei Feng, Shasha Qi, Yunpeng Wang, Shilei Sun, Yu-Ming Xu, Ole A. Andreassen, Changhe Shi

“…Abstract Proteins encoded by exons are critical for cellular functions, and mutations in these genes often result in significant phenotypic effects. …”
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From Reductionist Skills to Meaningful Learning: Trust and Humility in Bedside Cardiac Assessment by Meisel JL, Navedo DD, Opole IO, Cohen GM, Bernard SA, Carmona H, Nahas AH, Eiduson CM, Papps N

“…We analyzed responses using content and thematic analyses.Results: Emergent codes clustered around themes in two categories: “Successful Learning” around effective learning strategies and meaningful peer encounters, skills practice, and educator encounters; and “Opportunities for Improvement”, around instructional design, learning preferences, and instruction-related improvements.Conclusion: Themes suggested effective learning and meaningful interactions. …”
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Circular RNAs: biology and clinical significance of breast cancer by Zhanwei Wang, Hao Deng, Yao Jin, Meng Luo, Jia Huang, Jing Wang, Kun Zhang, Li Wang, Jiaojiao Zhou

“…Recent studies have unmasked critical roles for circRNAs in breast cancer as regulators of tumour initiation, progression, and metastasis. …”
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Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana by Jessica D. Rothstein, Larissa Jennings, Anitha Moorthy, Fan Yang, Lisa Gee, Karen Romano, David Hutchful, Alain B. Labrique, Amnesty E. LeFevre

“…Mobile phone applications may enhance the delivery of critical health services and the accuracy of health service data. …”
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Performance-Based Damage Quantification and Hazard Intensity Measures for Vertical Forest Systems on RC Buildings by Vachan Vanian, Theodoros Rousakis, Theodora Fanaradelli, Maristella Voutetaki, Makrini Macha, Adamantis Zapris, Ifigeneia Theodoridou, Maria Stefanidou, Katerina Vatitsi, Giorgos Mallinis, Violetta Kytinou, Constantin Chalioris

“…It is concluded that successful VF renovation requires specialized design codes, integrated monitoring systems, standardized maintenance protocols, and enhanced control systems to ensure structural stability, environmental efficiency, and occupant safety.…”
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De novo transcriptome assembly and annotation of the semi-wild Gayal (Bos frontalis) by Zhendong Gao, Bo Wang, Ying Lu, Yuqing Chong, Mengfei Li, Jieyun Hong, Jiao Wu, Dongmei Xi, Weidong Deng

“…Additionally, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were identified across all sampled tissues, and comprehensive gene expression profiles and differential expression gene analyses were performed. …”
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Characterization of the Avian Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c and Its Potential Role as a Metabolic Regulator by Xin Shu, Jiying Liu, Bingjie Xu, Hui Wang, Li Liu, Xiaotong Zheng, Jianfei Chen

“…The alignment results showed high sequence similarity in the <i>MOTS-c</i> coding regions between avian and mammalian species. …”
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Exploring perceptions of the services offered in Tanzanian sober houses: a mixed- methods study among service users and providers by Samuel Janson, Stella E. Mushy, Mecca McPherson, Frank Mhando, Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson, Masunga K. Iseselo, Haneefa Saleem, Jerome Kamwela, Jumanne Issango, Justin Knox, Gaspar Mbita, Deng B. Madut, Jan Ostermann, Nathan Thielman, Betuel Mwasa, Donaldson F. Conserve, BRIDGE Africa

“…Following coding, a thematic analysis was conducted for the qualitative data using the framework developed by Braun and Clarke. …”
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Telemedicine use in rural areas of the United Kingdom to improve access to healthcare facilities: A review of current evidence by Rama K. Gobburi, David B. Olawade, Gbolahan Deji Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Nicholas Aderinto, Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade

“…Methods: The research process combines a systematic literature review with a thematic analysis using open coding. The results were presented through thematic representation from an open-coding method, following an established search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, a two-step screening procedure, and data extraction. …”
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Insights into the Regulatory Roles of miRNAs in the Salivary Glands of the Soft Ticks <i>Ornithodoros moubata</i> and <i>Ornithodoros erraticus</i> by Ana Laura Cano-Argüelles, Ricardo Pérez-Sánchez, Cristian Gallardo-Escárate, Rocío Vizcaíno-Marín, María González-Sánchez, Ana Oleaga

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression by inhibiting or degrading messenger RNAs (mRNAs). …”
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The Political, Economic and Socio‐Cultural Discourse Surrounding the Backyard Chicken‐Rearing Farming Systems in the Western and North‐Western Provinces of Sri Lanka by Mahadura Indrajee Lilantha De Zoysa, Ayona Silva‐Fletcher, Herath Mudiyanselage Amani Sewwandi Herath, Manamperi Muyanselage Shanilki Lochana Yalegama, Ruwani Sagarika Kalupahana, Hatharasinghe Arachchige Sriyani Satharasinghe, Anil Wasantha Kalupahana, Eriyagolla Mudiyanselage Dularika Dananjani Kumari Karunarathna, Kohilawatte Gamage Dona Tharini Layanvi De Alwis

“…Thirty‐eight semi‐structured interviews were conducted among backyard poultry farmers in two provinces and the data were transcribed, tabulated, coded and themes were generated. Then, data under the ensuing themes were analysed using critical discourse analysis. …”
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Antioxidant, Osteogenic, and Neuroprotective Effects of Homotaurine in Aging and Parkinson’s Disease Models by Arianna Minoia, Francesca Cristiana Piritore, Silvia Bolognin, João Pessoa, Bruno Bernardes de Jesus, Natascia Tiso, Maria Grazia Romanelli, Jens Christian Schwamborn, Luca Dalle Carbonare, Maria Teresa Valenti

“…Furthermore, homotaurine promoted osteogenesis and angiogenesis in zebrafish models by enhancing the expression of critical osteogenesis-associated genes, such as those coding for β-catenin and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2), and increasing the levels of the kinase insert domain receptor-like angiogenesis marker in aged zebrafish. …”
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A Weighted Voting Approach for Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Classification Using Large Language Models: Algorithm Development and Validation Study by Zhe Wang, Keqian Li, Suyuan Peng, Lihong Liu, Xiaolin Yang, Keyu Yao, Heinrich Herre, Yan Zhu

“…These formulas contain critical information about their ingredients, efficacy, and indications. …”
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Pathways of service user participation in mental health decision-making in Lebanon by Thurayya Zreik, Sandy Chaar, Michelle Lokot, Rozane El Masri, Rayane Ali, Bassel Mekssasi, Joseph Elias, Michele Asmar, Martin McKee, Felicity L. Brown, Rabih El Chammay, Bayard Roberts

“…Inclusive participation of mental health service users is critical for effective decision-making and governance, yet remains underexplored in humanitarian settings. …”
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Circ-PRMT5 promotes gastric cancer progression by sponging miR-145 and miR-1304 to upregulate MYC by Wenbo Du, Ding Li, Xiaomin Guo, Ping Li, Xin Li, Shuping Tong, Junhui Tong, Lihua Kuang, Daoming Liang

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Noble Humbug? Hard and soft laws on clinical placebo use by Mélina Richard, Mélina Richard, Manuela Ganz, Lena Dominique Hornstein, Bohdan Stehlik, Mélanie Levy, Charlotte R. Blease, Marco Annoni, Bernice S. Elger, Jens Gaab

“…Given the ethical and legal complexities surrounding placebo use, a critical assessment of existing regulatory frameworks is essential. …”
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