Implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) in Primary Care, as Perceived by Professionals: A Narrative Review by Kirkove D, Durieux N, Allory E, Louis G, Gagnayre R, Pétré B

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Understanding the Occurrence and Fate of Atmospheric Microplastics and Their Potential Risks to Human Health: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Analysis by Shaikh Sharif Hasan, Abdus Salam, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Md Aynul Bari, Nirupam Aich, Farjana Jahan, Mahbubur Rahman, Zubayer Islam, Md Humayun Kabir, Md Aftab Ali Shaikh, Rubhana Raqib, Sarker Masud Parvez

“…Uncontrolled plastic production and inadequate recycling processes have led to widespread contamination of the environment with micro and nanoplastics. …”
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Association of Procalcitonin Level with the Severity of Pneumonia in Children under 5 Years of Age: A Prospective Cohort Study by P Ananya, SS Kalyanshettar, Trimal P Kulkarni, Mallanagouda M Patil

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Time-Course Renal and Pulmonary Injury Analysis and Bioinformatics Screening of Core Pathogenic Genes and Immune Cell Infiltration Patterns in a Sepsis by Apizi A, Li J, Kamilijiang P, Yang CB, Wang ZK, Chai RF, Yu ZX

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Unbalancing Datasets to Enhance CNN Models Learnability: A Class-Wise Metrics-Based Closed-Loop Strategy Proposal by Somayeh Shahrabadi, Victor Alves, Emanuel Peres, Raul Morais Dos Santos, Telmo Adao

“…In such cases, random data augmentation can inadvertently amplify these discrepancies, exacerbating the issue of underrepresentation. To address this challenge, this paper proposes a metrics-based closed-loop (MbCL) approach that strategically unbalances the dataset to enhance class-wise performance and model generalization in line with the training process. …”
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Unveiling Theranostics: Nanocomplex-Assisted Photodynamic Eradication of Aggressive Cancer Cells and Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages by Butkute A, Kazlauske E, Mlynska A, Peciukaityte E, Karabanovas V, Rotomskis R, Steponkiene S

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Predictors of sleep modifiable factors and the correlation with non-suicidal self-injury: the important role of problematic mobile phone use and mental health by Li Zhu, Keyan Hu, Qingqing Kang, Yijing Chen, Li Gong, Qiu Zhang, Yi Zhang

“…Abstract Backgrounds Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has long affected people's lives and is an important and serious public health issue, especially among college students. This study aims to identify modifiable factors, including problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and mental health (MH), etc. …”
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Identification and Validation of Key Genes Involved in the Coupling of Mitochondria-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane in Hemorrhoidal Disease by Mao L, Rao Z, Wang Y, Yang J, He J, Zheng Z, Chen L

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Improved Algorithm to Estimate All-Sky Shortwave Net Radiation Based on Top-of-Atmosphere Albedo by Gaofeng Wang, Tianxing Wang, Wanchun Leng, Pei Yu, Xuewei Yan

“…Shortwave net radiation (SWNR) serves as the vital variable of radiative energy balance and plays a key parameter in global climate, hydrological, and land surface process models. Solar zenith angle (SZA), PWC, DEM, aerosol optical depth (AOD), TOA albedo, and aerosol type are the key factors for estimating SWNR, and it is necessary to fully consider them. …”
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Facies-Controlled Sedimentary Distribution and Hydrocarbon Control of Lower Cretaceous Source Rocks in the Northern Persian Gulf by Yaning Wang, Wei Huang, Tao Cheng, Xuan Chen, Qinqin Cong, Jianhao Liang

“…However, previous studies have lacked a macroscopic perspective constrained by the Tethyan Ocean context, which has limited a deeper understanding of their developmental patterns and hydrocarbon control mechanisms. To address this issue, this study aims to clarify the spatiotemporal evolution of the two-phase source rocks and their hydrocarbon control effects, with a particular emphasis on the critical impact of terrestrial input on the quality improvement of source rocks. …”
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Mechanics and analog modeling of the Huo-Ma-Tu thrust sheet in the southern Junggar Basin fold and thrust belt by YANG Geng, CHEN Zhuxin, LU Xuesong, ZHANG Yuqing

“…Objective  Understanding the mechanical development of thrust sheets is fundamental, yet challenging, to comprehensively understand the deformation processes of thrust belts. Various models explain the mechanics behind thrust sheet development, yet significant controversies persist.   …”
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A Comparative Study of the Extraction Methods for the Simultaneous Detection of NPS Groups from Urine by M. Kuloglu Genc, S. Mercan, C. Bulut, Z. Turkmen

“…Introduction: New psychoactive substances (NPS) has become a global issue with 134 countries and territories reporting seizures of at least one or more substances from every continent. …”
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Creating a Digital Insurance Model: A Grounded Theory Approach by Mohammad Adabi, Nastaran Haji Heydari, Hamed Vares

“…Digital transformation can affect companies, business models, communications, and products, and improve corporate performance and growth. The process of digitalization is closely related to the use of information and communication technology in the insurance sector.…”
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The Impact of Smoke Curtains on the Operation of ESFR Sprinklers in Terms of NFPA 204 and NFPA 13 Standards by Kamila Sikorska-Podyma, Aleksandra Byczyk, Jacek Podyma, Paulina Stanek, Przemysław Kubica

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Traditional Chinese Medicines as Anticancer Agents for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with EGFR Mutations: A Review by Wang Z, Zhong Z, Yang W, Li Y, Zhang K, Gong Y, Jiao L, Xu L

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Tackling Loneliness, Ineffective Social Support, and Mental Ill‐Health Among People With Higher Weight by Joanne A. Rathbone, Tegan Cruwys, Kate A. B. Western, Jessica L. Donaldson, Catherine Haslam, Elizabeth Rieger, Fiona Tito Wheatland, Paul Dugdale

“…Patient and Public Contribution The Groups 4 Health program has previously undergone a published codesign and consumer feedback process. The materials for this study were co‐produced with a member of the research team with lived experience to ensure that the content was non‐stigmatising and relevant to the population of the study. …”
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Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria from Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Cases at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria from Urinary Tract Infect... by AZEEZ, Mufutau Mosunmade, OGUNDELE, Daniel Feranmi, ALADE, Wakeel Adekunle, AKINLABI, Akinwale Majid, OLANIYAN, Mathew Folaranmi.

“…About 20 mls of mid-stream urine sample collected into sterile plastic universal bottles was received from each of the consenting participants and processed for microscopy, culture, isolates identification, antibiogram testing and carbapenemase production using standard procedures. …”
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Understanding “Alert Fatigue” in Primary Care: Qualitative Systematic Review of General Practitioners Attitudes and Experiences of Clinical Alerts, Prompts, and Reminders by Illin Gani, Ian Litchfield, David Shukla, Gayathri Delanerolle, Neil Cockburn, Anna Pathmanathan

“…MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted across the Health Technology Assessment database, MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, Embase, CINAHL, Conference Proceedings Citation Index, PsycINFO, and OpenGrey. …”
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The Syringe Pump Gas Distribution (SPGD) system: a simple and low-cost method for simulating NH3/15NH3 deposition by Chunze Wu, Chunze Wu, Xing Wei, Xing Wei, Chenghang Zhang, Chenghang Zhang, Saima Khan, Saima Khan

“…In order to address this issue, we developed the Syringe Pump Gas Distribution (SPGD) system, a cost-effective new method for simulating NH3/15NH3 deposition. …”
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Exosome-Loaded GelMA Hydrogel as a Cell-Free Therapeutic Strategy for Hypertrophic Scar Inhibition by Wang H, Gao X, Zhao Y, Sun S, Liu Y, Wang K

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