Latent profile and determinants of digital health literacy among older adult patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study by Yujiao Shao, Xuejun Xu, Hongyan Guo, Xiaocui Duan, Zeyu Zhang, Shuang Zhao, Xiumu Yang, Xiumu Yang, Xiumu Yang

“…ObjectiveTo examine the heterogeneity and determinants of digital health literacy among older adult patients with chronic diseases and provide evidence for targeted interventions.MethodsA convenience sample of 536 older adult patients with chronic diseases was recruited from three tertiary hospitals in Anhui Province between October 2023 and May 2024. …”
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Occupational adjustments and work ability of young adult cancer survivors: results from the AYA-Leipzig study by Hannah Brock, Katharina Schröter, Michael Friedrich, Annekathrin Sender, Diana Richter, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Kristina Geue, Katja Leuteritz

“…We analyzed predictors of use and benefit of occupational adjustments on average 4 years post-diagnosis using multivariate linear and logistic regression. …”
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Macrophages and tumor progression: on the way to macrophage-specific therapy by N. V. Cherdyntseva, I. V. Mitrofanova, M. A. Buldakov, M. N. Stakheeva, M. R. Patysheva, M. V. Zavjalova, J. G. Kzhyshkowska

“…Strategies for reprogramming of macrophages to switch off towards the antitumor phenotype are developing.Thus, an extremely wide range of regulatory and effector activity and high functional plasticity of macrophages promise the development of macrophage-targeted therapeutic agents to modulate relationships between tumor and microenvironment to prevent the tumor progression.…”
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Causal impact of elevated body mass index on diabetic kidney disease: an integrated Mendelian randomization and Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 analysis by Ye-xin Chen, Dong-sen Hu, Mao-xuan Lin, Zi-heng Gao, Han-zhang Hong, Yu-xin Hu, Ling-zi Yao, Gai-wen Cui, Lin Wang

“…The integration of MR and GBD 2021 data underscores the urgent need for targeted public health interventions to reduce BMI levels, especially in high-risk regions and aging populations.…”
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The impact of long-term trends in continuity of care on the medical expenses of hypertensive patients: based on group-based trajectory model by Yanqiu Du, Yanqiu Du, Di Liang, Di Liang, Gaofeng Zhang, Yongsong Luo, Jiayan Huang, Jiayan Huang, Yin Dong

“…Policymakers should incentivize care continuity through integrated health systems and targeted patient interventions.…”
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Spatial analysis and prediction of psittacosis in Zhejiang Province, China, 2019–2024 by Zheyuan Ding, Haocheng Wu, Chen Wu, Kui Liu, Qinbao Lu, Xinyi Wang, Tianying Fu, Junjie Li, Ke Yang, Queping Song, Junfen Lin

“…The identification of high-risk clusters in western, central, and northern regions provides critical evidence for targeted public health interventions, including enhanced surveillance in agricultural communities and seasonal prevention campaigns during winter months.…”
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Impact of irrigation on cropland yield potential and scenario-based optimization in Northeast China by Jiahui Li, Xinliang Xu, Luo Liu, Xiaojuan Deng, Shihao Wang

“…These challenges underscore the need for efficient, spatially targeted irrigation strategies to optimize water use and sustain crop production. …”
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Association of age at menopause and suicide risk in postmenopausal women: a nationwide cohort study by Daa Un Moon, Daa Un Moon, Daa Un Moon, Hyewon Kim, Jin-Hyung Jung, Kyungdo Han, Hong Jin Jeon, Hong Jin Jeon

“…These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and support for women experiencing early menopause. …”
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Global, regional and national burden of inflammatory bowel disease in females from 1990 to 2021: an analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 by Jingyi Peng, Jingyi Peng, Yuan Yuan, Yuan Yuan, Jie Zhang, Jie Zhang, Yang Ding, Yang Ding, Xingxing He, Xingxing He

“…Geographically, High-Income North America had the highest IBD burden in females in 2021, while Australasia experienced the most significant increase from 1990 to 2021 (estimated average percentage changes (EAPC) = 1.13, 95% CI 0.8–1.46). …”
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DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN UKRAINE: A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION by Анжела Ігнатюк, Мартіна Раштіцова, Наталія Приказюк, Антоніна Шолойко, Наталія Ткаленко, Наталія Версаль

“…The social protection system of Ukraine was evaluated, receiving an average score of 2.5 out of 4. Strengths include a well-developed legislative base for social protection and the use of a program-targeted method for implementing budget programs with social dimensions. …”
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Augmenting neurocognitive remediation therapy to Preventive Cognitive Therapy for partially remitted depressed patients: protocol of a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled t... by Huibert Burger, Claudi Bockting, Marlies Brouwer, Gert J Geurtsen, Amanda M Legemaat, Johanne G J van der Stappen, Maria Semkovska, Isidoor O Bergfeld, Nicoline Lous, Damiaan A J P Denys

“…Treatment might be more effective if cognitive functioning of patients is targeted as well since cognitive problems are the most persisting symptom in partial remission and predict poor treatment response and worse functioning. …”
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Impact on women's body satisfaction of exposure to postpartum imagery on social media by Megan L. Gow, Megan L. Gow, Megan L. Gow, Megan L. Gow, Maddison Henderson, Amanda Henry, Amanda Henry, Amanda Henry, Lynne Roberts, Lynne Roberts, Heike Roth, Heike Roth, Heike Roth

“…Our study aimed to determine whether exposure to body-focused imagery, typical of imagery targeting postpartum women on Instagram, is associated with a reduction in state body satisfaction and state body appreciation. …”
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Spatio-temporal pattern and risk factors of HIV/AIDS prevalence in Zhejiang, China, from 2005 to 2022 using R-INLA by Yifan Tang, Yifan Chen, Jinglei Zheng, Wei Cheng, Yurong Jing, Yushu Zhang, Chengliang Chai, Chengxiu Ling, Ying Wang

“…We analyzed HIV/AIDS prevalence in Zhejiang, China to develop targeted HIV/AIDS prevention strategies and health resources. …”
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Pre-formation loading of extracellular vesicles with exogenous molecules using photoporation by Jana Ramon, Cláudio Pinheiro, Charysse Vandendriessche, Estefanía Lozano-Andrés, Herlinde De Keersmaecker, Deep Punj, Juan C. Fraire, Edward Geeurickx, Marca H. M. Wauben, Pieter Vader, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, An Hendrix, Stephan Stremersch, Stefaan C. De Smedt, Koen Raemdonck, Kevin Braeckmans

“…We found that using EGFP-targeted nanobodies resulted in up to 53% loaded EVs (relative to the amount of EGFP EVs), while non-targeted dextran molecules produced on average 12% loaded EVs (relative to the amount of EGFP EVs). …”
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Optimizing injection accuracy for Baxter’s nerve entrapment: an ultrasonography-guided approach based on anatomical surface landmarks by Jung-woo Choi, Hyung-Jin Lee, Yong-Seok Nam, Mi Young Shin, Sang-Hyun Kim, Jun-Ho Kim, In-Beom Kim

“…The spread of the injected dye was assessed, and statistical analyses were conducted.Results Average OB, OBN, BBN, and BNx distances were 50.55 ± 5.83 mm, 7.19 ± 5.85 mm, 43.77 ± 5.31 mm, and 12.13 ± 5.75 mm, respectively. …”
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CO₂ dissolution-diffusion in clay inhibitor/oil systems and synergistic CCUS-EOR effects in strongly water-sensitive reservoirs by Miaoxin Zhang, Jingchun Wu, Liyuan Cai, Bo Li, Xin Yu, Yangyang Hou, Fang Shi, Chunlong Zhang

“…Abstract This study targeted a highly water-sensitive reservoir with high clay content (average 23.87%, mainly montmorillonite and illite), where waterflooding development induces hydration swelling of clay minerals, leading to pore-throat narrowing. …”
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Catastrophic famine in Gaza: Unprecedented levels of hunger post-October 7th. A real population-based study from the Gaza Strip. by MoezAlIslam Faris, Ayman S Abutair, Reham M Elfarra, Nida A Barqawi, Amal M Firwana, Rawan M Firwana, Madleen M AbuHajjaj, Shaimaa A Shamaly, Samar S AbuSamra, Hanan S Bashir, Noor A Abedalrahim, Noor A Nofal, Mhran K Alshawaf, Rania M Al Shatali, Kafa I Ghaben, Moayad I Alron, Sara S Alqeeq, Aya O Al-Nabahin, Reem A Badawi

“…This research aims to provide policymakers and humanitarian organizations with actionable insights, such as identifying the most vulnerable populations, quantifying the impact of specific restrictions, and informing the development and implementation of targeted interventions that improve long-term food security and alleviate human suffering in Gaza.…”
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Laser-based Green and Efficient Sample Preparation Procurement for Geological Samples with Complex Matrices by Chenxi ZHANG, Qian NI, Tao LUO, Wen ZHANG, Zhaochu HU

“…It is critical to prepare complex whole-rock geological samples into homogeneous and stable sample targets.OBJECTIVESTo establish a green and efficient pretreatment technique for LA-ICP-MS whole rock analysis of complex geological samples.METHODSThe samples were first calcined at 1000-1100℃ to remove volatiles, pressed into pellets, and then melted by high-energy wide pulse width infrared laser irradiation to finally obtain a homogeneous and stable sample glass.RESULTSCompared with pressed powder pellets, the new sample preparation procurement improved the analytical precision of each element in marine sediments GBW07354 and GBW07356 by an average of 7.7 times and 3.9 times, respectively. …”
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Trends in the Cost and Utilization of Publicly Reimbursed Cancer Medications Dispensed as Take-Home Treatments from 2017–2021 by Ria Garg, Tara Dumont, Daniel McCormack, Mina Tadrous, Tonya Campbell, Kelvin Chan, Tara Gomes

“…We used autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models to assess the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the aforementioned trends. …”
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Design, synthesis, in silico studies, and apoptotic antiproliferative activity of novel thiazole-2-acetamide derivatives as tubulin polymerization inhibitors by Lamya H. Al-Wahaibi, Ali M. Elshamsy, Taha F. S. Ali, Bahaa G. M. Youssif, Stefan Bräse, Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, Nawal A. El-Koussi, Nawal A. El-Koussi

“…ADMET analysis confirmed favorable drug-like properties, establishing these compounds as promising candidates for further development as anticancer agents targeting tubulin polymerization.…”
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