Empowerment among treatment-engaged individuals living with schizophrenia in Tanzania by Madeline Jin Van Husen, Sylvia Kaaya, Praxeda Swai, Paul Sarea Lawala, Beatrice Thadei, Anna Minja, Jennifer Headley, Joseph R. Egger, Joy Noel Baumgartner

“…Key psychosocial correlates of interest included hopefulness, general self-efficacy, internalized stigma, and family functioning. …”
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Comparison of clinic-based assistance versus a centralized call center on patient-reported social needs: findings from a randomized pilot social health integration program by Ammarah Mahmud, Meagan C. Brown, Edwin S. Wong, India J. Ornelas, Robert Wellman, Roy Pardee, Sophia Mun, Ariel Singer, Emily Westbrook, Kathleen Barnes, Heidi Den Haan, Cara C. Lewis

“…We compared the count of social needs across programs at each timepoint using joint tests, and estimated differences between programs using generalized linear mixed effects models at each timepoint. …”
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Association between maternal antibiotic exposure and emotional and behavioural problems in children at four years of age: A biomonitoring-based prospective study by Wanhong Xiong, Baolin Wang, Feifei Han, Juan Tong, Hui Gao, Peng Ding, Kaiyong Liu, Xiaoyan Wu, Kun Huang, Menglong Geng, Fangbiao Tao

“…A quantile-based g-computation (QGC) approach was employed to examine the combined effects of multiple antibiotics on emotional and behavioural problems in children. …”
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Rice cultivation can mitigate soil salinization and alkalization by modifying the macropore structure in saline–sodic paddy fields by Wei Peng, Xiangming Zhu, Wenjuan Zheng, Qingyang Xie, Mingming Wang, Enhua Ran

“…Rice cultivation is generally accepted as one of the most effective biological strategies for reclaiming saline–sodic soils and ensuring food security; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. …”
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Wearable Arduino-Based Electronic Interactive Tattoo: A New Type of High-Tech Humanized Emotional Expression for Electronic Skin by Chuanwen Luo, Yan Zhang, Juan Zhang, Linyuan Hui, Ruisi Qi, Yuxiang Han, Xiang Sun, Yifan Li, Yufei Wei, Yiwen Zhang, Haoying Sun, Ning Li, Bo Zhang

“…Second, the patterns can adapt to different needs and generate feedback for users, which can effectively express personal emotions. Thirdly, the facility of removal reduces social discrimination and occupational constraints, which is especially suitable for East Asia. …”
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Relationship between continuous or discontinuous of controlling factors and landslide susceptibility in the high-cold mountainous areas, China by Heping Shu, Shi Qi, Xingrong Liu, Xianxian Shao, Xingkun Wang, Dongyuan Sun, Sangjie Yang, Jiale He

“…The spatial distribution of LS generally showed similar patterns under different combinations of evaluation factors and methods. …”
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Gut-brain axis in post-traumatic stress disorder: microbial - mediated mechanisms and new therapeutic approaches - A narrative review by Jiayue Pan, Jiayue Pan, Shuairong Lin, Shuairong Lin, Qiuling Qian, Shanni Fu, Xiaoliu Liu, Xiaoliu Liu

“…Not only does this disorder severely impair the quality of life and emotional wellbeing of patients, but in recent years the global rate of PTSD diagnoses has increased to 1.5–2 times, and the prevalence of PTSD associated with COVID-19 events in particular has surged to 10%–25%, underscoring the urgency of developing effective treatments. The lifetime prevalence of PTSD in the general population is estimated to be approximately 3.9%, while in high-risk populations, such as war veterans, it can be as high as 30%. …”
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A Narrative Review in Hip Surgery: Key Findings from a Leading Orthopedic Journal in 2022–2023 by Nikolai Ramadanov, Maximilian Voss, Robert Prill, Jonathan Lettner, Aleksandra Królikowska, Krzysztof Korolczuk, Roland Becker

“…Conclusions: Hip arthroscopy is an effective treatment for FAI with promising early outcomes, especially when combined with closed capsular repair and appropriate rehabilitation. …”
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Manganese Porphyrin Treatment Improves Redox Status Caused by Acute Compressive Spinal Cord Trauma by Raquel Vieira Niella, Janaína Maria Xavier Corrêa, Claire Souza da Costa Marques, Álvaro José Chávez Silva, Luciano Cardoso Santos, Iago Santos de Oliveira, Gilson DeFreitas-Silva, Júlio Santos Rebouças, Juneo Freitas Silva, Mário Sérgio Lima de Lavor

“…Twenty-four animals were used (six animals/group). Following general inhalation anesthesia, acute compressive spinal cord trauma was induced in all groups except for the negative control (SHAM). …”
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Venous microtrauma associated with pharmacomechanical catheter-directed thrombolysis in a large animal acute deep venous thrombosis model by Mohamed S. Zaghloul, Sophia R. Pyeatte, Sophia R. Pyeatte, Shahab Hafezi, Usama Ismail, Rodrigo Meade, Batool Arif, Roger Rowe, Luis Sanchez, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed, Mohamed A. Zayed

“…Histopathology revealed more venous wall intimal tears in ART-treated segments compared to untreated segments (18 ± 5.79 vs. 6.3 ± 2.51, P = 0.01).ConclusionsART effectively removes acute thrombus in a large animal DVT model without periprocedural complications. …”
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Natural gas accumulation conditions and exploration directions of Carboniferous clastic rocks in the northeastern margin of Junggar Basin, China by Yanzhao Wei, Abulimiti Yiming, Weian Wu, Aicheng Wu, Fan Yang, Chaowei Liu, Zesheng Wang, Boyu Zhou

“…These reservoirs are generally characterized by low porosity to ultra-low porosity and low permeability to ultra-low permeability reservoirs. …”
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Mapping the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-LC13 to the SF-6D utility index in patients with lung cancer using machine learning and traditional regression methods by Longlin Jiang, Kexun Li, Simiao Lu, Zhou Hong, Yifang Wang, Qin Xie, Qin He, Sirui Wei, Aoru Zhou, Hong Kang, Xuefeng Leng, Qing Yang, Yan Miao

“…This algorithm offers provides an effective alternative for estimating SF-6D estimation when the preference-based health utility values are unavailable.…”
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SAHELI:  Study and Action on Hysterectomy: Evidence on women’s health through the life course in India.  Protocol for a mixed-methods study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Archana Kumari, Josyula K Lakshmi, Neerja Bhatla, Gita D Mishra, Dipti Govil, Sapna Desai, Hemali Heidi Sinha, Devaki Nambiar, Kranti Vora, Archana Roy

“…India has recently introduced national guidelines to address early hysterectomy, but large evidence gaps on the causes and consequences remain – which in turn limits the potential effectiveness of interventions at the clinical, health system and community level. …”
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ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT OF THE RESIDUAL THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AFTER PULMONARY THROMBENDARTERECTOMY WITH THE DENERVATION SYSTEM SYMPLICITY by B. A. Rudenko, D. A. Feshchenko, A. S. Shanoian, О. М. Drapkina, N. Е. Gavrilova, S. A. Beregovskaya, А. Sh. Akhadova, F. B. Shukurov, V. Yu. Vlasov, E. A. Zhavoronkova, S. A. Boytsov, S. L. Dzemeshkevich, A. N. Koltunov, A. G. Edemsky

“…Utilization of the Simplicity system in PA denervation is safe and effective. Further randomized studies in need to confirm clinical benefits from the procedures in PH patients.…”
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Efficacy of radiotherapy combined with targeted therapy and immunotherapy for lymph node metastasis of liver cancer by Huamei Yan, Jianliang Xu, Zhenghuan Li, Nuoya Li, Xianyu Guo, Manya Wu, Donghui Wang, Nan Lin, Jie Dong, Xiangying Xu

“…Multivariate analysis showed that alanine aminotransferase (HR = 2.34, 95% CI 1.07–5.11, P = 0.033), prothrombin time (HR = 4.51, 95% CI 1.76–11.57, P = 0.002), alpha fetal protein (HR = 2.94, 95% CI 1.34–6.45, P = 0.007), and the volume of LNM (HR = 3.05, 95% CI 1.25–7.46, P = 0.014) were independent predictors for OS, while non-regional LNM (HR = 3.19, 95% CI 1.24–8.16, P = 0.016) was an independent predictor for PFS. Toxicity was generally mild and moderate. Conclusions Radiotherapy combined with targeted therapy and immunotherapy is an effective treatment option, and expected to become new treatment strategy for liver cancer with LNM.…”
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A perspective on the current state of smartphone-based mobile applications for scar assessment by Peter Moortgat, Jill Meirte, Mieke Anthonissen, Koen Maertens, Thibau Demarbaix, Ulrike Van Daele

“…These tools have proven effective in assessing general skin characteristics but require further investigation of validity and reliability in a specific scar population. …”
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Using a collaborative approach to reduce falls in older people’s adult mental health wards in a local health board in Wales by Melanie Davies, Simon Williams, Louise Walker, Dolores Macchiavello, Zoe Williams, Paul Gimson, Kerstin Ackermann-Lloyd, Sophie Bassett, Christopher Bevan, Anna Brooks, Naomi Elias, Jessica Gapper, Gemma Gash, Andrew Hermolle, Naomi Hill, Caroline Humphreys, Bhuvan Kckhadka, Ana Llewellyn, Bleddyn Marsh, Leah Price, Bethan Rees, Leah Richards, Alison Sproston, Eleri Wright, Philippa Clark

“…Adult patients in hospital may be at risk of falling for many reasons including a history of falls, being medically unwell, dementia or delirium, the effects of their treatment or medication, poor mobility, visual and other sensory impairments along with their general well-being. …”
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Participatory approaches and Social Network Analysis to analyse the emergence of collective action for rural development: a case study in the Spanish Pyrenees by M. Teston, E. Sturaro, E. Muñoz-Ulecia, A. Tenza-Peral, S. Raniolo, E. Pisani, C. Pachoud, M. Ramanzin, D. Martín-Collado

“…The trust network was analysed using the Louvain’s algorithm to identify potential internal communities and the exponential random graph model (ERGM) to infer the shaping effects of actors’ attributes on the network’s structure. …”
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Correlates of Unmet Need for Modern Contraception Among Reproductive-Aged Women Involved in New York City Criminal Legal Systems by Melissa N. Slavin, Brooke S. West, Deanna Schreiber-Gregory, Frances R. Levin, Gina Wingood, Steve Martino, Golfo Tzilos Wernette, Chermaine Black, Nabila El-Bassel

“…Materials and Methods: This study included 132 non-pregnancy seeking reproductive-aged WICL enrolled in the baseline assessment of the HIV prevention intervention, “Women on the Road to Health” (WORTH). A multivariate generalized linear logistic regression model with robust estimation examined effects of past 6-month intimate partner violence (IPV; sexual and physical/injurious), past 3-month substance use (binge drinking, cannabis, other illegal drug use), and lifetime mental health diagnoses (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder) on women's unmet need for modern contraception, adjusting for significant demographic and socioeconomic factors. …”
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Unpacking excessive polypharmacy patterns among individuals living with chronic pain in Quebec: a longitudinal study by Gwenaelle De Clifford-Faugère, Gwenaelle De Clifford-Faugère, Hermine Lore Nguena Nguefack, Hermine Lore Nguena Nguefack, Nancy Ménard, Sylvie Beaudoin, M. Gabrielle Pagé, M. Gabrielle Pagé, Line Guénette, Line Guénette, Catherine Hudon, Oumar Mallé Samb, Anaïs Lacasse, Anaïs Lacasse

“…Factors associated with the “always in excessive polypharmacy” trajectory membership were: being older, being born in Canada, having a lower income, having a higher comorbidity index score, more severe pain intensity, and more daily activities prevented by pain, reporting arthritis or back pain and poorer perceived general health, and having a family physician. Using opioids or benzodiazepines, having a lower alcohol consumption, doing less physical activity, a higher number of prescribers and visits to a family physician also predicted being always in excessive polypharmacy.DiscussionThis study identifies distinct trajectories of excessive polypharmacy in adults with chronic pain, emphasizing key sociodemographic and clinical factors and the need for tailored interventions for effective medication management.…”
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