Systematic review of HIV transmission between heterosexual serodiscordant couples where the HIV-positive partner is fully suppressed on antiretroviral therapy. by Mona R Loutfy, Wei Wu, Michelle Letchumanan, Lise Bondy, Tony Antoniou, Shari Margolese, Yimeng Zhang, Sergio Rueda, Frank McGee, Ryan Peck, Louise Binder, Patricia Allard, Sean B Rourke, Paula A Rochon

“…These findings have implications when counseling heterosexual serodiscordant couples on sexual and reproductive health. …”
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Coastal carbon at risk: forecasting the impacts of sea-level rise on future land cover by Mojtaba Tahmasebi, Julie Bruck, Michael Volk, Emre Tepe, Abhinav Alakshendra, Afsheen Sadaf, Jack A. Puleo

“…Leveraging the MOLUSCE plugin in QGIS and the InVEST model, this study integrates historical LC data with predictive modeling techniques, including artificial neural networks, multi-layer perceptron, and Cellular Automata.ResultsProjections for 2061 reveal that, under a no-SLR scenario and non-submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) scenario, APG retains 4,059,312 Mg C in storage, losing -54,087 Mg C sequestration and -$42.06 million net present value (NPV). …”
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Hippo signaling and histone methylation control cardiomyocyte cell cycle re-entry through distinct transcriptional pathways. by Zhenhe Zhang, Miles Freeman, Yiqiang Zhang, Danny El-Nachef, George Davenport, Allison Williams, W Robb MacLellan

“…<h4>Aims</h4>Accumulating data demonstrates that new adult cardiomyocytes (CMs) are generated throughout life from pre-existing CMs, although the absolute magnitude of CM self-renewal is very low. …”
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Research on the return migration characteristics of highly educated groups targeting Wuhan as their intended destination by GAO Zhe, YU Jiayi, QIU Jiayi, ZHU Yuanyuan

“…Moreover, their return migration largely results not from aspiration failures but rather from a spatial re-selection aimed at maximum benefits, which has positive implications.…”
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Comparison of DMFT/dmft index, dental plaque and gingivitis of students aged 6-12 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder under drug treatment and without drug treatment with... by Shiva Zamaninejad, Shaghayegh Salari, Firoozeh Derakhshanpoor, Elham Fakhari, Nasser Behnampour

“…To measure the gingival index (Loe and Silness), every patient's Ramfjord teeth were examined by walking the periodontal probe around the tooth. Data were analyzed using R software version 3.5.1. …”
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Comparison of Nurse Work Hours and Nursing Activities Between High‐ and Low‐Staffed General Wards: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Jiyeong Seong, Sung‐Hyun Cho, Hyo‐Jeong Yoon, Won‐Hee Sim, Moon‐Sook Kim

“…Design A secondary analysis was conducted using cross‐sectional data collected at a tertiary teaching hospital in South Korea in January 2020. …”
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Identifying mediators of healthy lifestyle adoption after stroke: a focus group study using a Theoretical Domains Framework guided analysis by Patricia Hall, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Julianne Hickey, Olive Lennon

“…Results have important theory-driven implications to guide future interventions designed to support individuals in risk reducing behaviours following stroke.…”
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A Silesian perspective on small and medium-sized enterprises facing the challenges of the green economy by Helena Tendera-Właszczuk, Aldona Frączkiewicz-Wronka, Sylwia Słupik, Damian Łukasik

“…Research Design & Methods: We based the analysis on empirical data collected during fieldwork, based on a dedicated interview questionnaire. …”
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Exploring the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein destabilizer toxin from the scorpion, spider, and wasp group of toxins as a promising candidate for the identification of pharmacophores agai... by Mousa O. Germoush, Maged Fouda, Mohammad J. S. Mantargi, Moustafa Sarhan, Barakat M. AlRashdi, Diaa Massoud, Ahmed E. Altyar, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim

“…Methods: The active protein structure of the SARS-CoV-2, the toxins chosen obtained from the protein data bank RCSB-PDB, and the molecular structures of toxins that were not proteins were either obtained from PubChem or downloaded as computer structure models (CSM) from RCSB-PDB. …”
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Multi-omics analysis unveiled fibroblast-mediated pathogenesis in male genital lichen sclerosus by Lede Lin, Yu Liu, Xiaocheng Wang, Kun Liu, Wei Wang, Linhu Liu, Yaohui Jiang, Jiawei Chen, Dan Tang, Di Jiang, Xiang Li, Banghua Liao, Shiqian Qi, Liang Zhou

“…This molecular dialogue was implicated in the immune infiltration and hyperkeratosis observed in the dermal-epidermal layer of male genital LS. …”
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Association of systemic inflammation response index with latent tuberculosis infection and all-cause mortality: a cohort study from NHANES 2011-2012 by Lin Wang, Yi Kuang, Yan Zeng, Zhihui Wan, Sha Yang, Renliang Li

“…The present study aimed to explore the associations of the SIRI with LTBI and all-cause mortality.MethodsWe conducted a prospective cohort study using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles from 2011 to 2012. …”
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Effects of Alirocumab and Evolocumab on Cardiovascular Mortality and LDL-C: Stratified According to the Baseline LDL-C Levels by Hui Ma, Wenfang Ma, Yang Liu, Lixing Chen, Peng Ding

“…Evolocumab did not significantly affect the outcome of cardiovascular mortality whether the baseline data were greater than 100 mg/dL or less than 100 mg/dL. …”
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Cross-over comparative study of cold-induced brown adipose tissue activity in Greenlandic Inuit and Danes: rationale, design, and methodology by Mette Motzfeldt Jensen, Charlotte Elberling Almasi, Benedict Kjærgaard, Bodil Steen Rasmussen, Thure Haunstrup, Sille Ulrik Thomsen, Mette K. Andersen, Torben Hansen, Christina Ellervik, Camilla Schéele, Marit Eika Jørgensen, Stig Andersen

“…As [18 F]FDG-PET/CT is not available in Arctic Greenland, data collection was conducted in Denmark with an accessible Inuit population. …”
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Unveiling the predictive role of systemic inflammation marker in mortality outcomes: a nationwide analysis of cancer survivorship in the United States by Angshu Cai, Bowen Zha, Chen Zhang, Shuying Guo, Guiqi Wang, Shun He

“…Abstract Purpose This study aims to provide a simple indicator for predicting the prognosis of cancer survivors and offer reference and guidance for management strategies to ultimately improve their long-term prognosis. Methods Based on data from the 1999–2019 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we included 3436 cancer survivors in this study. …”
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Healthcare Experiences and Service Delivery Gaps for Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Kiryandongo Settlement Camp, Northern Uganda by Kabunga A, Udho S, Anyolitho MK, Musinguzi M, Auma AG, Nalwoga V, Kigongo E

“…Despite the focus on a single site, the findings have broader implications for refugee health policy and service delivery in similar contexts.Keywords: ART adherence, service delivery gaps, pregnant women living with HIV, refugee health, Kiryandongo settlement camp…”
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Sugar, power and policy: The political economy of a health and economic ‘win–win’ in Fiji’s sugar-sweetened beverage tax by Lana M. Elliott, Gade D. Waqa, Amerita L. A. Ravuvu, Sarah L. Dalglish, Stephanie M. Topp

“…These rapid iterations of Fiji’s SSB tax raise questions about which interests and motivations underpin the tax, what instigated the multiple adjustments, and implications for its impact on health versus economic and political considerations. …”
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Nirmatrelvir treatment of SARS‐CoV‐2‐infected mice blunts antiviral adaptive immune responses by Valeria Fumagalli, Pietro Di Lucia, Micol Ravà, Davide Marotta, Elisa Bono, Stefano Grassi, Lorena Donnici, Rolando Cannalire, Irina Stefanelli, Anastasia Ferraro, Francesca Esposito, Elena Pariani, Donato Inverso, Camilla Montesano, Serena Delbue, Stanley Perlman, Enzo Tramontano, Raffaele De Francesco, Vincenzo Summa, Luca G Guidotti, Matteo Iannacone

“…Accordingly, upon secondary challenge, nirmatrelvir‐treated mice recruited significantly fewer memory T and B cells to the infected lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes, respectively. Together, the data highlight a potential negative impact of nirmatrelvir treatment with important implications for clinical management and might help explain the virological and/or symptomatic relapse after treatment completion reported in some individuals.…”
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Development and validation of a decision tree model for prediction of insomnia risk among ischemic stroke convalescence patients by Xuefeng Sun, Zilin Wang, Yuqing Song, Deyu Cong, Shu Sun, Xinye Zhang, Ye Zhang, Hongshi Zhang

“…These results have implications for informing future strategies in managing insomnia. …”
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Association Between Social Determinants of Health and Patient Portal Utilization in the United States by Elizabeth Ayangunna, Gulzar H. Shah, Hani Samawi, Kristie C. Waterfield, Ana M. Palacios

“…Objective: This study analyzed the association between social determinants of health—education, health insurance, household income, rurality, and internet access—and patient portal use among adults in the United States before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: The research used a quantitative, retrospective study design and secondary data from the combined cycles 1 to 4 of the Health Information National Trends Survey 5 (N = 14,103) and 6 (N = 5958). …”
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Social support, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-management behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS in China: a structural equation modeling analysis by Haitao Huang, Ling Tu, Xiaona Zhang, Liao Zhang, Jianxiong Zhang, Qin Liu, Qianwen Liu, Ying Liu, Hong Chen

“…Methods From March 2023 to July 2023, a convenience sample of 282 PLWHA, recruited from one designated AIDS hospital and one Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Sichuan Province, China, was surveyed. Data were collected via four validated self-report scales (the Social Support Rating Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, and the HIV/AIDS Patient Self-Management Scale). …”
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