Assessing the determinants of out-of-pocket health expenditures among Cambodian households in informal employment using survey data by Andrea Hannah Kaiser, Sovathiro Mao, Jesper Sundewall, Marlaina Ross, Sokunthea Koy, Searivoth Vorn, Pichenda Koeut, Bjoern Ekman

“…To better understand the drivers behind these expenditures, our study aims to model their healthcare, health, and social determinants and to assess their relative importance. …”
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Cultural validation of the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination Version III Urdu for the British Urdu-speaking population: a qualitative assessment using cognitive interviewing by Nadine Mirza, Maria Panagioti, Waquas Waheed

“…Participants were administered the ACE-III Urdu, and cognitive interviews were conducted, which involve obtaining verbal data on the individual’s perception of the assessment overall, their understanding of the mental processes behind how they interpreted questions within the assessment and how they produced appropriate responses. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the malaria infection study in Thailand by Bhensri Naemiratch, Natinee Kulpijit, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Nicholas P. J. Day, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Phaik Yeong Cheah

“…We emphasize the importance of continuously gathering participants’ feedback for quality control, such as improving information materials to clarify the purpose of initial phases, their contributing to later phases, and the rationale behind each selection criterion. Trial registration This manuscript is part of the clinical trials registered under ClinicalTrials.gov IDs NCT04083508 (MIST1) registered on 5 Sep 2019 and NCT05071079 (MIST2) registered on 28 July 2021. …”
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Towards implementing new payment models for the reimbursement of high-cost, curative therapies in Europe: insights from semi-structured interviews by Thomas Desmet, Thomas Desmet, Sissel Michelsen, Sissel Michelsen, Elena Van den Brande, Walter Van Dyck, Steven Simoens, Isabelle Huys

“…Statements were allocated into six main topics: payment structure, spread payments, outcome-based agreements, governance, transparency, and regulation.ResultsInterviews revealed the necessary conditions that, fulfilled together, are seen to be sufficient for the successful implementation of OBSP, including consensus on pricing, payment logistics, robust data infrastructure and financing, clear agreement terms (duration, outcome parameters, payment triggers), long-term patient follow-up solutions, an external multi-stakeholder governance body, and transparency regarding agreement types.ConclusionDespite the interest, the effective implementation of OBSP falls behind due to a lack of consensus on how this new reimbursement method can be a sustainable solution. …”
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Hubungan Kebugaran Jasmani dengan Prestasi Belajar pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas di Semarang by Indriana Rahma Nidya, Apoina Kartini, Suyatno Suyatno

“…Sementara itu, untuk asupan lemak, mayoritas siswa berada dalam kategori berlebih (39,5%). Sebagian besar siswa mempunyai status gizi baik (79,1%), namun tingkat kebugaran jasmani mereka kurang baik (58,1%). …”
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The Effect of Concussion History on Lower Extremity Injury Risk in College Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Vanessa Ramirez, Ryan McCann, Eric Schussler, Jessica Martinez

“…Further research is needed to investigate the mechanism behind this increased risk. Clinical assessments throughout the concussion return-to-play protocol may need to be improved in order to detect lingering impairments caused by concussions…”
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The United States and the Challenges of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Internal Stability: A Historical Retrospective by L. R. Khlebnikova

“…This paper provides a detailed examination of the rationale behind the US aid to Jordan and the fluctuations in its volume and structure at different phases of the US-Jordanian relations with a focus on the period between two waves of protests — of 1989 and 2011. …”
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Comparison of Antioxidant and Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Properties of Moringa peregrina and Ferulago carduchorum Leaf Extracts and Microencapsulation of Superior Plant by Shiva Nouri, Maryam Moslehishad, Seyede Marzieh Hosseini, Mina Etemadi

“…In the second stage, total phenolic content (TPC) and GC-MS analysis were conducted on MP extract to investigate the reason behind its antioxidant capacity and α-glucosidase inhibitory properties. …”
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AIDS Cholangiopathy in an Asymptomatic, Previously Undiagnosed Late-Stage HIV-Positive Patient from Kenya by Yiming Gao, Kathryn Chin, Yehia Y. Mishriki

“…A balloon occlusion cholangiogram showed strictures and beading of the intrahepatic ducts. Shortly thereafter, serology for HIV returned positive along with a depressed CD4 cell count, and the patient was diagnosed with AIDS-associated cholangiography.…”
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Growth Modeling of the Maternal Cytokine Milieu throughout Normal Pregnancy: Macrophage-Derived Chemokine Decreases as Inflammation/Counterregulation Increases by Shernan G. Holtan, Yiyi Chen, Rajani Kaimal, Douglas J. Creedon, Elizabeth Ann L. Enninga, Wendy K. Nevala, Svetomir N. Markovic

“…Levels of 42 cytokines were determined using a multiplex bead-based assay on archived serum from a cohort of pregnant women N=16 at median of 18 time points tested, from the first trimester through to parturition, per woman. …”
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Late Deep Infections Complicating Percutaneous Pinning of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures by Achraf H. Jardaly, Ketrick LaCoste, Shawn R. Gilbert, Michael J. Conklin

“…The patients required several irrigation and debridement procedures with placement of antibiotic beads in addition to a prolonged course of antibiotics. …”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of DNA Methylation in Human Amnion by Jinsil Kim, Mitchell M. Pitlick, Paul J. Christine, Amanda R. Schaefer, Cesar Saleme, Belén Comas, Viviana Cosentino, Enrique Gadow, Jeffrey C. Murray

“…Using the Illumina Infinium HumanMethylation27 BeadChip, we identified genes exhibiting differential methylation associated with normal labor and preterm birth. …”
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Green packaging system based on hybrid zein/inulin nanofibers activated with copper oxide nanoparticles and Foeniculum vulgare essential oil for preservation of fresh beef by Sara Gholizadeh, Ali Ehsani, Sajed Amjadi, Hossein Ahangari, Vahid Panahiazar

“…The optimum NFs sample exhibited an average fiber diameter of 589 ± 113 nm with a uniform and bead-free morphology. The incorporation of CuONPs and FEO did not significantly impact the thermal properties of the NFs. …”
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All-Trans Retinoic Acid Improves the Effects of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis: An In Vitro Study by Deng Li, Peng Wang, Yuxi Li, Zhongyu Xie, Le Wang, Hongjun Su, Wen Deng, Yanfeng Wu, Huiyong Shen

“…The secretion and the mRNA level of key cytokines were measured with cytometric bead array and quantitative real-time PCR, respectively. …”
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Frivillighet i hjemmebasert eldreomsorg: hvordan informasjons- og kunnskapsbehov utfordrer taushetsplikten by Ingebjørg Haugen, Benedicte Sørensen Strøm, Nina Jøranson, Therese Olsson Storøy, Hilde Lausund

“…Alle deltakerne i prosjektet mente at de frivillige hadde fått for lite informasjon om de eldre de skulle besøke, og det var tydelig at usikkerhet rundt taushetsplikten førte til en streng tolkning av taushetspliktregelverket blant våre deltakere. …”
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Naissance de la pensée symbolique chez l’Homme : étude des bases neurales de la perception des gravures paléolithiques abstraites et des visages culturalisés en neuroimagerie fonct... by Mathilde Salagnon

“…These were schematic versions and photographs of early Palaeolithic engravings, followed by faces that were culturally ornamented with wooden beads and red paint strokes. Their perception involved associative visual brain areas. …”
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Expression Profiling and Functional Implications of a Set of Zinc Finger Proteins, ZNF423, ZNF470, ZNF521, and ZNF780B, in Primary Osteoarthritic Articular Chondrocytes by Maria Mesuraca, Olimpio Galasso, Leonardo Guido, Emanuela Chiarella, Stefania Scicchitano, Renaud Vatrinet, Giovanni Morrone, Heather M. Bond, Giorgio Gasparini

“…The ZNF521 mRNA instead was abundant in all primary chondrocytes studied; the RNAi-mediated silencing of this gene significantly altered the COL2A/COL1 expression ratio, associated with the maintenance of the differentiated phenotype, in chondrocytes cultivated in alginate beads. These results suggest a role for ZNF423 and ZNF521 in the regulation of chondrocyte homeostasis and warrant further investigations to elucidate their mechanism of action.…”
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A Full GMP Process to Select and Amplify Epitope-Specific T Lymphocytes for Adoptive Immunotherapy of Metastatic Melanoma by N. Labarriere, A. Fortun, A. Bellec, A. Khammari, B. Dreno, S. Saïagh, F. Lang

“…We have previously described a sorting method of epitope-specific T lymphocytes that uses magnetic beads coated with HLA/peptide complexes and we suggested that this method could be applied to a clinical setting. …”
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Effect of Alloying Composition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ultranarrow Gap Welded Joints of U71Mn Rail Steel by Lian Gong, Hui Liu, Cheng Lv, Lijun Zhao

“…Results indicated that the base metal metallographic microstructure consisted mainly of pearlitic, the HAZ was mainly composed of fine pearlite, and the microstructure of the welded bead was composed of acicular ferrite, while the weld grain size decreased as the alloy composition increased. …”
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Effect of Welding Sequence and Constraint on the Residual Stress and Deformation of Thick Welded Butt Joint Made of Q345qD Steel by Yi Zhang, Wenxue Su, Hua Dong, Tao Li, Hongyou Cao

“…The transverse residual stress and the vertical deformation can be significantly reduced by increasing the alternating times of the welding beads in two halves of the weld. The transverse residual stress and the vertical deformation can be reduced by 21.4% and 87.4%, respectively. …”
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