Prevalence of blood-borne virus infections and uptake of hepatitis C testing and treatment in Australian prisons: the AusHep studyResearch in context by Rugiatu Bah, Yumi Sheehan, Xiaoying Li, Gregory J. Dore, Jason Grebely, Andrew R. Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Andrew Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Yumi Sheehan, Rugi Bah, Charlotte Li, Marianne Byrne, Tony Butler, Bridget Musarurwa, Elmira Hooshmand, Annabeth Simpson, Meya Alrayyani, Jason Grebely, Greg Dore, Nikki Price, Melissa Groom

“…Methods: Randomly-selected participants from 23 representative prisons nationally were offered point-of-care testing for HIV and HCV (anti-HCV) antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and HCV RNA (if anti-HCV positive). Demographic data and previous HCV testing and treatment were collected by structured interview. …”
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Prospectively investigating the impact of AI on shared decision-making in post kidney transplant care (PRIMA-AI): protocol for a longitudinal qualitative study among patients, thei... by Peter Dabrock, David Samhammer, Zeineb Sassi, Sascha Eickmann, Sebastian Möller, Roland Roller, Bilgin Osmanodja, Aljoscha Burchardt, Klemens Budde, Anne Herrmann

“…Assuming a dropout rate of 20% per year, it is anticipated that 30 patient–SP dyads will be included in the last follow-up with the aim of achieving data saturation. Interviews will be audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Feeding Strategy and Management Practices of Indigenous Chicken in Barishal District of Bangladesh by Mahbuba Sultana, Nasim Al Mamun, Faisal Kabir, Mehedi Islam Moon, Falguni Baroi, Md. Tabedar Rosul Noyon

“…Primary data were collected and analyzed through descriptive statistics by using IBM SPSS version 20.0. …”
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Microbial community characteristics and environmental response of water bodies in different environmental areas underground coal mine by Haitao ZHANG, Guangquan XU, Xiaoqing CHEN, Xu LI, Zixuan LI, Yanxi ZHANG, Gang ZHANG, Jianghui HE

“…Multivariate statistical methods were employed for sequence data processing. The results showed that ① the shaft water is of Cl-Na·Ca type, the sandstone water and goaf water are of HCO3·Cl-Na type, and the other areas are all of Cl-Na type. …”
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Rationale and methodology of a multicentric prospective cohort study on ‘Longitudinal Effects of Air Pollution Exposure on Adolescent Lungs (APEAL)’ in urban India: APEAL protocol... by George D’Souza, Anant Mohan, Padukudru Anand Mahesh, Amruta Nori-Sarma, Harish C Phuleria, Gregory Wellenius, Twinkle Agrawal, Rajesh Thimmulappa, Biligere Siddaiah Jayaraj, Minu Rose Mani, Swapnali Patil, Priya Samdarshi

“…After quality checks, data will be compiled, summarising pulmonary function parameters alongside covariates and confounders. …”
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An inner membrane complex protein IMC1g in Plasmodium berghei is involved in asexual stage schizogony and parasite transmission by Yinjie Liu, Shitong Cheng, Gang He, Dawei He, Duo Wang, Sicong Wang, Lumeng Chen, Liying Zhu, Yonghui Feng, Liwang Cui, Yaming Cao, Xiaotong Zhu

“…Additionally, we confirmed that IMC1g is functionally conserved in Plasmodium spp. These data reveal the function of IMC1g protein in anchoring the glideosome, providing further insight into the mechanism of the glideosome function.…”
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Capsaicin induces ferroptosis via suppression of SLC7A11 activity and upregulation of ACSL4 mediated by AMPK in tongue squamous cell carcinoma by Qiwei Zhao, Qiwei Zhao, Yu Wang, Yu Wang, Long Ding, Long Ding, Zhuang Li, Zhuang Li, Mengyang Wang, Yueqing Huang, Qiushi Cao, Qiushi Cao, Yaqin Sun, Yaqin Sun, Xiaohong Guo, Xiaohong Guo

“…These findings, supported by in vivo data, highlight CAP’s role in triggering ferroptosis as an anti-TSCC mechanism.…”
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The Klebsiella pneumoniae tellurium resistance gene terC contributes to both tellurite and zinc resistance by Ruixiang Yang, Shuang Han, Yanshuang Yu, Hongru Li, John D. Helmann, Katharina Schaufler, Michael D. L. Johnson, Qiu E. Yang, Christopher Rensing

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“They look you up and down like you are nothing”: A qualitative exploration of sex workers’ health needs and interactions with UK healthcare services by E. Molloy, R. Tiwana, B.c French, C. Christie, H. Smailes, J. Taylor, C. Bradbury-Jones

“…Methods: We undertook semi-structured interviews which explored healthcare needs and access for sex workers. …”
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Relative vacuum reduction innovative processes applied in primary magnesium production—Comprehensive analysis of thermodynamics, resource, energy flow, and carbon emission by Xiaolong Li, Tingan Zhang, Yan Liu, Junhua Guo, Jingzhong Xu, Yuanyuan Liang

“…Magnesium and magnesium alloys, serving as crucial lightweight structural materials and hydrogen storage elements, find extensive applications in space technology, aviation, automotive, and magnesium-based hydrogen industries. …”
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Cardiac myosin binding protein C correlate with cardiac troponin I during an exercise training program in patients with HFrEF by E. Riveland, A. Ushakova, T. Valborgland, T. Karlsen, H. Dalen, E. Prescott, T. Omland, A. Linke, M. Halle, M. Marber, Ø. Ellingsen, A.I. Larsen, the SMARTEX‐HF Study Group

“…As the training load in the two intervention arms was similar, these patients were merged and constituted the intervention group (IG). Clinical data and measurements were obtained at baseline and at 12 weeks. …”
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Anticoagulation therapy and related outcomes among Asian patients after bioprosthetic valve replacement by Tang-Yu Liu, Yi‐Hsin Chan, Victor Chien-Chia Wu, Dong-Yi Chen, Kuo-Chun Hung, Fu-Chih Hsiao, Ying-Chang Tung, Chia-Pin Lin, Pao-Hsien Chu, Shao-Wei Chen

“…Design, setting, participants We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent tissue valve AVR, MVR, and double valve replacement (DVR) between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2018. Data were sourced from the Chang Gung Research Database, an electronic structured medical database covering 4 regional hospitals and 3 medical centers. …”
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Factors influencing self-efficacy of healthcare professionals towards end-of-life care in acute care settings in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Mohammed F. Hayek, Baraa F. Shayeb, Jamila Jalal Yaseen, Issa Hashim Othman, Abdulrahman Afif Taha, Amal Bilal Mustafa Naddaf, Mohammed Mays Njedat, Ruba Sayed Saleh, Nizar B. Said, Ahmad Ayed, Loai M. Zabin, Eman Alshawish, Jamal Qaddumi, Imad Thultheen

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 nurses from governmental hospitals in Nablus, Salfit, and Ramallah, selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and the validated Self-Efficacy in Palliative Care Scale (SEPC-S), covering communication and patient management domains. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy among girls aged 13 to 19 years in Atutur sub-county, Kumi district, Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional stud... by Michael Akol, Ronald Opito, Bonniface Oryokot, Hellen Akurut, James Kalema, Maxwell Chekwoti, John Paul Matovu, Nasta Mayamba Chelimo, Hannah Muwanguzi, Moses Eremu, Samuel Kabwigu

“…They were interviewed using structured researcher administered questionnaire. Data was collected using kobo collect tool, downloaded, cleaned and exported to SPPS version 27.0 for further management and analysis. …”
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Primary care practices’ choice of implementation strategy for continuous glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes: a multiple methods study within a larger hybrid type-3 effec... by Kimberly T. Wiggins, Tristen L. Hall, Bonnie Jortberg, W. Perry Dickinson, L. Miriam Dickinson, Jessica A. Parascando, Douglas H. Fernald, Chelsea Sobczak, Sean M. Oser, Tamara K. Oser

“…We compared characteristics among practices choosing a practice-led, self-paced CGM implementation strategy or referral to a virtual CGM implementation service that provided patients and their referring primary care practices CGM initiation and data interpretation support for at least six months. …”
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Determinants of Accepting or Rejecting Influenza Vaccination—Results of a Survey Among Ligurian Pharmacy Visitors During the 2023/2024 Vaccination Campaign by Daniela Amicizia, Silvia Allegretti, Federico Grammatico, Matteo Astengo, Francesca Marchini, Alberto Battaglini, Irene Schenone, Irene Schiavetti, Camilla Sticchi, Barbara Rebesco, Filippo Ansaldi

“…A self-administered structured questionnaire gathered data on demographics, vaccination history, healthcare access, and awareness. …”
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The predictive value of the TG/HDL index for metabolic syndrome and its components: A cross-sectional study in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Population by Amirali Ebrahimi, Farahnaz Joukar, Kourosh Mojtahedi, Saman Maroufizadeh, Soheil Hassanipour, Mohammad Reza Naghipour, Mehrnaz Asgharnezhad, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei

“…Methods: This cross-sectional analysis included 10,520 adults aged 35–70 from the GCS. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical studies. …”
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Job characteristics model-based study of the intrinsic motivations for primary care practitioners by Shichao Zhao, Jing Ping, Hong Zhu, Wanting Ji, Yuyan Wang, Ying Wang

“…Multiple linear regression was employed to assess the impact of these factors on job performance. The interview data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: A total of 870 questionnaires were included in the study. …”
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase is a promising biological marker of heart failure by A. M. Alieva, I. E.  Baykova, K.  V. Voronkova, N. V. Teplova, L.  M.  Shnakhova, R.  K.  Valiev, D. A. Elmurzaeva, A. M. Rakhaev, M. R.  Kalova, I.  G. Nikitin

“…In the review, we have presented data from experimental and clinical studies indicating a clear link between γ-glutamyl transpeptidase and heart failure. …”
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Unveiling Bifurcated Blue Straggler Sequences in NGC 2173: Insights from Binary Evolution by Li Wang, Dengkai Jiang, Chengyuan Li, Licai Deng, Antonino P. Milone, Long Wang

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