Plateau Environment, Gut Microbiota, and Depression: A Possible Concealed Connection? by Yajun Qiao, Ruiying Cheng, Xiaohui Li, Huimin Zheng, Juan Guo, Lixin Wei, Tingting Gao, Hongtao Bi

“…These factors induce structural and functional alterations in the gut microbiota, disrupting gut-brain axis homeostasis and contributing to the higher prevalence of depression in plateau regions relative to flatland areas. …”
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The impact of methylphenidate on choice impulsivity is inversely associated with corpus callosum fiber integrity across sexes by Maryana Daood, Leehe Peled-Avron, Rachel Ben-Hayun, Michael Nevat, Judith Aharon-Peretz, Rachel Tomer, Roee Admon

“…Conclusions: Taken together, results uncover sex-specific effects of MPH on choice impulsivity, accounted for by inverse associations between choice impulsivity under MPH and the structural integrity of distinct segments of the corpus callosum. …”
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Amebicidal Activity of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Nissle 1917 Against <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> by Vivian Moura-Oliveira, Fabrício M. S. Oliveira, Olga L. M. Moreno, Julia R. Ferreira, Raphael E. Szawka, Ana C. Campideli-Santana, Jullia Teles, Luciano S. A. Capettini, Flaviano S. Martins, Maria A. Gomes

“…These findings suggest EcN induces structural and morphological changes in <i>E. histolytica</i>, inhibiting its growth in vitro. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards dengue fever prevention and treatment among health care workers in Somalia: a cross-sectional study by Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Salah Ahmed Nur, Suleiman Elmi Ahmed, Bashiru Garba, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Jaweriya Bashir Ahmed, Hamdi Mohamed Isse, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Jihaan Hassan, Najib Isse Dirie, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud

“…Data was cleaned, coded, and analysed using R programming software (version 4.4.0). …”
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How individuals with psychosis develop and maintain resilience to suicidal experiences through psychological therapy: a qualitative study by N. Berry, S. Peters, G. Haddock, A. Scott, K. Harris, L. Cook, Y. Awenat, P. A. Gooding

“…Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Measuring the quality of self-care of elderly patients with dementia in a developing country by Dennis Rogers Buwembo, Joy Louise Gumikiriza-Onoria, Lwere Kamada, Mark Kaddu-Mukasa, Joseph Kagaayi, Juliet Kiguli, Martha Sajatovic, Noeline Nakasujja, Fredrick Makumbi

“…We used confirmatory factor analysis to assess for structural validity and computed correlation coefficients and Cronbach’s alpha to assess for discriminant validity and internal reliability, respectively. …”
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Deep Transfer Learning Based on Hybrid Swin Transformers With LSTM for Intrusion Detection Systems in IoT Environment by Ibrahim A. Fares, Ahmed Gamal Abdellatif Ibrahim, Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Mansour Shrahili, Adham Ahmed Elmahallawy, Rana Muhammad Sohaib, Mahmoud A. Shawky, Syed Tariq Shah

“…Utilizing the beneficial properties of Swin Transformers in learning hierarchically structured data combined with the proficiency of LSTM in processing sequential dependencies, the hybrid model generates pre-trained weights in the first phase. …”
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Childcare as a social determinant of access to healthcare: a scoping review by Megan McArthur, Persephone Tian, Kimberly A. Kho, Kavita P. Bhavan, Kavita P. Bhavan, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Anisha P. Ganguly

“…A gap exists in synthesizing existing evidence on the role of access to childcare as a SDOH.MethodsThis scoping review aimed to examine and analyze existing literature on the role of childcare needs as a social determinant of access to healthcare. We conducted a structured literature search across PubMed, Scopus, health policy fora, and professional healthcare societies to inclusively aggregate studies across interdisciplinary sources published between January 2000 and June 2023. …”
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Unusual Presentations of Thyrotoxic Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitations in 62 Adults: A Systematic Review of Case Reports with In-depth Pathophysiological Review by Andro Pramana Witarto, Bendix Samarta Witarto, Shidi Laras Pramudito, Lintang Cahyaning Ratri, Della Anastasia Candra, Stephanie Wirakasa, Hermina Novida, Hendri Susilo, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Maya Kusumawati

“…Patients with thyrotoxic TR and/or MR, including those with HF and PH, can experience clinical and structural improvements following hyperthyroidism treatment in the first 6 months.…”
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Researcher and community partner perspectives on community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic by Simone C. Frank, Mary E. Grewe, Milenka Jean-Baptiste, Alicia Bilheimer, Alexandra F. Lightfoot, Laura Villa-Torres

“…Methods: We conducted semi-structured, virtual interviews with ten researchers and eight partners who conducted or collaborated on CEnR during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Reference ranges of CT quantitative indexes based on paired inspiratory and expiratory chest CT in healthy Chinese adults: A community-based cohort study by Ziwei Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhou, Yi Xia, Qianxi Jin, Yu Guan, Taohu Zhou, Yueze Li, Shiyuan Liu, Li Fan

“…Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) screening has established itself as the routine method to monitor lung conditions by providing pulmonary structural and functional information. However, the reference ranges of CT indices are still lacking. …”
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The phenomenological examination of Turkish mothers who have hemophilic sons by Veysel Gök, Sebahat Aydos, Begüm Fatma Kıryar, Alper Özcan, Ebru Yılmaz, Musa Karakükcü, Ekrem Ünal

“…We conducted and recorded face-to-face interviews with nine mothers of patients with severe hemophilia A. Each of the semi-structured interviews, in which the interview form consisting of 23 questions was used, lasted approximately 40 minutes. …”
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The protective effects of two varicella vaccination strategies: A Bayesian modeling study in two megacities in South China by Xing Huang, Jialing Li, Yihan Li, Weilin Zeng, Qi Zhu, Jun Liu, Pei Hu, Zhihua Zhu, Zhongyi Fan, Ying Yang, Siqing Zeng, Zhihao Li, Jianpeng Xiao, Limei Sun, Jianfeng He

“…The study aimed to evaluate the effects of two varicella vaccination (VarV) (the two-dose self-paid VarV and the two-dose free VarV) strategies implemented in Guangdong Province, China.Research design and methods We collected data on varicella cases and doses administered to children aged 0–14 in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Foshan from 2012 to 2022. …”
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Gendered ethnobotanical practices and their influence on livelihoods: Non-Timber Forest Product collection around Ayubia National Park by Mehwish Zaman, Asma Jabeen, Muhammad Waheed, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Abeer Hashem, Khalid F. Almutairi, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah, Rainer W. Bussmann

“…Field surveys were conducted through snowball method and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 108 households. …”
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Ethyl acetate extract of Ruta graveolens: a specific and potent inhibitor against the drug-resistant EGFR_T790M mutant in NSCLC by Vikas Kumar, Leena Chauhan, Deepa Singh, Akash Kumar, Rajkumar Kulandaisamy, Tushar Kushwaha, Kamal Baswal, Rajan Singh, Saroj Kumar, Shivajirao L. Gholap, P. Hariprasad, S. Babu Dadinaboyina, Jagadeshwar R. Thota, Deepak Sehgal, Mohan B. Appaiahgari, Krishna K. Inampudi

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User and healthcare provider early experiences with the PrEP ring: a quantitative study on the introduction of a new PrEP method in Eswatini by Anita Hettema, Siphesihle Shongwe, Haley Sisel, Mxolisi Khumalo, Ncediso Gama, Nolwazi Khanyile, Buyile Mahlalela, Sindy Nana Matse, Jill M. Peterson

“…During the first 2 months of offering PrEP choice, providers (n = 16) completed a structured questionnaire on the feasibility and acceptability of PrEP choice service delivery. …”
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Embodying disadvantage: a theoretically-informed analysis of pathways linking socioeconomic position with all-cause and cancer mortality in a nationally representative cohort of ad... by Dana Lee Olstad, Sara Nejatinamini, Seyed Hosseini Pozveh, Jenny Godley, Gavin R. McCormack, Lin Yang, Tolulope T. Sajobi

“…Abstract Background Individuals adopt particular health-related practices according to what is structurally possible for them. Given that many health-related practices and obesity are patterned by socioeconomic position (SEP) and strongly linked with mortality, they may represent mechanisms through which SEP becomes biologically embedded and influences mortality risk. …”
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Feasibility of long-read sequencing to identify molecular alterations in an Indonesian cohort of locally advanced to advanced nasopharyngeal cancer by Handoko, Marlinda Adham, Lisnawati Rachmadi, Demak Lumban Tobing, Asmarinah, Fadilah, Wei Dai, Anne Wing Mui Lee, Soehartati A Gondhowiardjo

“…DNA was extracted and sequenced using Oxford Nanopore’s Promethion 2 Solo long-read sequencer. Structural and small variants were identified and annotated. …”
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National Healthcare Transformation Program in Saudi Arabia: Awareness of the New Models of Care Among Health Professionals by Althuwaybi MA, Alshammari TM, Tharkar S, Alodhayani AA, Al-Muammar M, Abulmeaty M, Almutari KM

“…However, there is substantial potential for improving awareness through structured training programs. Consequently, healthcare policymakers must prioritize the development of structured training programs through training and reinforcement that address all six MoC components.Keywords: awareness, healthcare transformation, National Transformation Program, model of care, Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030…”
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TB treatment delays and associated risk factors in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 2019–2021 by Radzhabali Sharifov, Dilyara Nabirova, Zulfiya Tilloeva, Sanam Zikriyarova, Nishant Kishore, Navruz Jafarov, Salomuddin Yusufi, Roberta Horth

“…Conclusions Patient delay was high before the COVID-19 pandemic and increased in 2021, while provider delay decreased during this time. Addressing structural barriers to healthcare services, such as increased DOTS facilities, expanded hours, and zero fees, may decrease delays.…”
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