Suppression of the T-dependent antibody response following oral exposure to selected polycyclic aromatic compounds in B6C3F1/N mice by Victor J. Johnson, Cynthia V. Rider, Michael I. Luster, Cynthia J. Willson, Shawn Harris, Billie Stiffler, James Blake, Esra Mutlu, Veronica Godfrey, Brian Burback, Reshan Fernando, Suramya Waidyanatha, Gary R. Burleson, Dori R. Germolec

“…Careful characterization of strong positive and clear negative PACs is needed in order to lay the foundation for generating robust immunotoxicity data for structurally diverse PACs that have not yet been evaluated.MethodsIn the current study, adult B6C3F1/N female mice were treated daily for 28 consecutive days by oral administration of B(a)P to provide dose levels ranging between 2 and 150 mg/kg bodyweight/day. …”
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Locally-tailored vs. centrally-administered strategies for implementation of primary human papillomavirus (HPV) screening in an integrated healthcare system: a qualitative research... by Erin E. Hahn, Erin E. Hahn, Corrine Munoz-Plaza, Chunyi Hsu, Nancy T. Cannizzaro, Quyen Ngo-Metzger, Michael K. Gould, Brian S. Mittman, Melissa Hodeib, Devansu Tewari, Chun R. Chao, Chun R. Chao

“…Using a team coding approach, we developed an initial coding structure refined during iterative analysis; data were subsequently organized thematically into domains, key themes, and sub-themes using thematic analysis, followed by framework analysis informed by CFIR.ResultsThirty-two interviews were conducted. …”
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OUTPATIENT REGISTER OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN THE RYAZAN REGION (RECVASA): PRINCIPAL TASKS, EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPMENT AND FIRST RESULTS by S. A. Boytsov, S. S. Yakushin, S. Yu. Martsevich, M. M. Lukyanov, N. N. Nikulina, A. V. Zagrebelny, A. N. Vorobyov, K. G. Pereverseva, E. A. Pravkina, A. D. Deev, E. Yu. Andreenko, A. I. Ershova, A. N. Meshkov, R. P. Myasnikov, S. E. Serdyuk, М. S. Kharlap

“…To estimate risk factors and comorbidity structure, cardiovascular diseases outcomes, evaluate their diagnostics and treatment quality in real outpatient practice using a register of patients with arterial hypertension (HT), ischemic heart disease (IHD), chronic heart failure (CHF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) in the Ryazan Region – the territorial subject ofRussian Federation with high cardiovascular mortality rate.Material and methods. …”
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Genetic diversity assessment of clonal plant Rosa persica in China by Na Li, Xuesen Liu, Xiaolong Zhang, Chenjie Zhang, Xinyu Lu, Chenyang Sun, Chao Yu, Le Luo

“…Based on this, we collated sequencing data from a total of 70 different genets of plants from 117 test samples. …”
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Monitoring spatiotemporal changes in global change drivers and their effects on semiarid woodlands and forests - fieldwork protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Alice Nunes, Helena C. Serrano, Pedro Pinho, Adriana Principe, Juliana Monteiro, Silvana Munzi, Mana Gharun, Rocío Alonso, Rossella Guerrieri, Cristina Branquinho, Sami Ullah, Bernardo Rocha, Elena Vanguelova, Maria Alexandra Oliveira

“…Participants applied these methodologies in real-world scenarios, conducting measurements (forest structure assessment, lichen diversity sampling, shrub and herbaceous diversity estimation, deadwood measurement and soil physico-chemical analysis) in different grazing management settings to assess their effects on tree growth, biodiversity, and soil properties. …”
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Changes in Lung Ultrasound in Systemic Sclerosis Before and After Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study Between People with and Without Interstitial Lung Disease by Samantha Gomes de Alegria, Matheus Mello da Silva, Jéssica Gabriela Messias Oliveira, Beatriz Luiza Pinheiro Alves de Azevedo, Nathália Alves de Oliveira Saraiva, Isabelle da Nóbrega Ferreira, Joana Acar Silva, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Cláudia Henrique da Costa, Agnaldo José Lopes

“…There is limited research on the impact of a physiotherapy-guided rehabilitation program (PGRP) on lung structure in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Lung ultrasound (LUS) has been used for over a decade to identify interstitial lung disease associated with SSc (SSc-ILD). …”
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Cynaroside ameliorates TNBS-induced colitis by inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway by Ju Huang, Ju Huang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Zhijun Geng, Zhijun Geng, Lixia Yin, Lixia Yin, Minzhu Niu, Qingqing Li, Qingqing Li, Xinyue Liu, Xinke Cheng, Xiaofeng Zhang, Xue Song, Xue Song, Yueyue Wang, Yueyue Wang, Lian Wang, Lugen Zuo, Jianguo Hu, Jianguo Hu

“…Background and aimsPatients with Crohn’s disease (CD) exhibit excessive apoptosis of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs), which contributes to damage to the intestinal barrier structure and function, thereby playing a role in the progression of colitis. …”
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Clinical analysis of vitrectomy combined with dexamethasone intraveal implant in the treatment of epiretinal membrane by WU Kunfang, GUO Meimei, LI Xiang, WANG Dingding

“…Both surgical methods can improve the structure, function, and microcirculation disorders in the macular area. …”
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Os agentes comunitários de saúde nas práticas educativas: potencialidades e fragilidades [Community health workers in educational activities: potentials and weaknesses] [Los agente... by Elaine Franco dos Santos Araujo, Elisabete Pimenta Araújo Paz, Liane Gack Ghelman, Maria Yvone Chaves Mauro, Marilurde Donato, Sheila Nascimento Pereira de Farias

“…The study was approved by the research and ethics committee. Data were obtained by scripted, semi-structured interview and analyzed using content analysis. …”
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User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain: Multimethod Multiphase Study by Afra Selma Taygar, Sara Laureen Bartels, Rocío de la Vega, Ida Flink, Linnéa Engman, Suzanne Petersson, Sophie I Johnsson, Katja Boersma, Lance M McCracken, Rikard K Wicksell

“…The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to structure analyses of end-user feedback. …”
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Processo de internação em clínica cirúrgica de um hospital público universitário [Process of hospitalization at surgical-clinic unit at a public university hospital] [Proceso de ho... by Nadja Maria Queiroz de Albuquerque, Alba Lucia Castelo Branco, Maria Regina Araujo Reicherte Pimentel, Frances Valeria Costa e Silva, Luciana Guimarães Assad, Matheus de Albuquerque Santos

“…Method: in this exploratory, qualitative, descriptive study, the 28 participants were members of the multidisciplinary team of surgical-clinic unit of a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected from February to April 2019 using two semi-structured interview scripts. …”
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Nanoscale Organic Contaminant Detection at the Surface Using Nonlinear Bond Model by Hendradi Hardhienata, Muhammad Ahyad, Fasya Nabilah, Husin Alatas, Faridah Handayasari, Agus Kartono, Tony Sumaryada, Muhammad D. Birowosuto

“…Our simulations show good agreement with rotational anisotropy (RA) SHG intensity experimental data across all polarization angles, with a total error estimate of 3%. …”
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Vaccine Hesitancy and Immunization Patterns in Central and Eastern Europe: Sociocultural, Economic, Political, and Digital Influences Across Seven Countries by Kurpas D, Stefanicka–Wojtas D, Soll–Morka A, Lomper K, Uchmanowicz B, Blahova B, Bredelytė A, Dumitra GG, Hudáčková V, Javorska K, Juhász Z, Manulik S, Mohos A, Skarbalius E, Tkachenko VI, Uchmanowicz I

“…Differences were influenced by healthcare system structure, public trust, exposure to misinformation, and digital communication strategies.Conclusion: Addressing vaccine hesitancy requires targeted, context-sensitive communication and digital literacy programs. …”
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Effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention on psychological distress among women with a history of gender-based violence in urban Kenya: A randomised clinical trial. by Richard A Bryant, Alison Schafer, Katie S Dawson, Dorothy Anjuri, Caroline Mulili, Lincoln Ndogoni, Phiona Koyiet, Marit Sijbrandij, Jeannette Ulate, Melissa Harper Shehadeh, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Mark van Ommeren

“…Limitations of the study include no long-term follow-up, reliance on self-report rather than structured interview data, and lack of an attention control condition.…”
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Vivências de alunos de enfermagem no laboratório de coleta de sangue: um olhar em Roy [Nursing students’ experiences in the blood laboratory: a look at roy] by Silvana Silveira Kempfer, Luciara Fabiane Sebold, Francine Gelbecke, Telma Elisa Carraro, Vera Radünz

“…Nineteen students were interviewed using a semi-structured instrument, in the second half of 2010. Data were organized using content analysis, generating the categories: stimuli perceived by the students in the three dimensions (focal, contextual and residual); and modes of adaptation used by students to cope with the experience of care. …”
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Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety of transurethral and vesicoscopic surgery of primary vesicoureteral reflux in children by A. V. Pirogov, V. V. Sizonov, M. I. Kogan

“…When comparing the gender structure of the groups, differences were not detected (p >0.05). …”
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Depressive disorders in women of climacteric age (review of foreign literature for 2012–2016) by N. A. Bokhan, E. V. Lukiyanova, G. G. Simutkin

“…Most works are performed with involvement of questionnaires (sociodemographic data, anamnesis) and international clinical scales. …”
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Insulinoterapia: conhecimento e práticas utilizadas por portadores de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 [Insulin therapy: knowledge and practices used by patients with type 2 diabetes melli... by Maria Albertina Rocha Diógenes, Ana Karen Pereira de Souza, Izabela Peixoto Cavalcante, Lúcia Claudiana Oliveira Lopes, Matilde Maria Campos Barroso Rebello

“…Descriptive study carried out with 55 subjects in a reference institution in Diabetes and Hypertension in Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, from August to October 2010. For data collection we used semi-structured interview. …”
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A medicalização e patologização na perspectiva das mulheres transexuais: acessibilidade ou exclusão social [The medicalization and pathologization in the perspective of transgender... by Janaina Pinto Janini, Rosângela da Silva Santos, Octavio Muniz da Costa Vargens, Luciane Marques de Araújo

“…Method: descriptive, qualitative research with 40 transsexual women, performed between December 2016 and April 2017, using semi-structured interviews. Data were submitted to content analysis. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) of three distinct human communities to germ-free mice exacerbated inflammation and decreased lung function in their offspring by Ivon A. Moya Uribe, Hinako Terauchi, Julia A. Bell, Alexander Zanetti, Sanket Jantre, Marianne Huebner, S. Hasan Arshad, Susan L. Ewart, Linda S. Mansfield

“…Structure of HUmicrobiotas played a key role in determining varied allergic responses and resulting lung impairment, yet, strikingly, all mice with HUmicrobiotas had impaired lung function even in the absence of allergens. …”
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