Impacts of CACNB4 overexpression on dendritic spine density in both sexes and relevance to schizophrenia by Emily M. Parker, Nathan L. Kindja, Rebecca A. DeGiosio, Ryan B. Salisbury, Josh M. Krivinko, Claire E. J. Cheetham, Matthew L. MacDonald, Weijia Fan, Bin Cheng, Robert A. Sweet

“…VGCCs mediate voltage-dependent movement of calcium ions into neuronal cytoplasm, including at dendrites, where intracellular calcium spikes initiate signaling cascades that shape the structural plasticity of dendritic spines. …”
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Generally rare but occasionally severe weight gain after switching to an integrase inhibitor in virally suppressed AGEhIV cohort participants. by Sebastiaan O Verboeket, Anders Boyd, Ferdinand W Wit, Eveline Verheij, Maarten F Schim van der Loeff, Neeltje Kootstra, Marc van der Valk, Peter Reiss, AGEhIV Cohort Study Group

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Recent studies have reported disproportionate weight gain associated with integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) initiation in antiretroviral therapy(ART)-naive people with HIV (PWH), particularly among black women. …”
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Perspectives on AI-Driven Nursing Science Among Nursing Professionals from China: A Qualitative Study by Yi Chen, Fulei Wu, Wen Zhang, Weijie Xing, Zheng Zhu, Qingmei Huang, Changrong Yuan

“…Between September and December 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 nursing professionals from universities and hospitals in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu, China. Participants were selected using maximum variation sampling, and data were analyzed using content analysis. …”
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Scoping review of happiness and well-being measurement: uses and implications for paediatric surgery in low- and middle-income contexts by Carrie Dolan, Jillian Harrison, Cate Pringle

“…A total of 51 sources were initially identified, with 28 included in the final review.Results The review revealed a broad range of well-being measurement techniques, from national population-level indices to health-related quality-of-life measures. …”
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Intimate partner violence among HIV index case testing clients in Malawi, a mixed-methods study. by Maria Sanena, Christine Hagstrom, Khumbo Phiri, Pericles Kalande, John Songo, Linda Maruwo, Sam Phiri, Kathryn Dovel, Joep J van Oosterhout

“…To understand reasons for IPV non-reporting, we randomly selected a sub-set of PWH who had experienced IPV and healthcare workers (HCWs) providing ICT services, for in-depth interviews (IDIs). …”
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"People are shortening the lifetime of mentally ill persons"; Community's perception towards mental illness and help-seeking behavior in Bench Sheko, Sheka, Kaffa and West Omo zone... by Nahom Solomon Habtamu, Gebremeskel Mesafint, Kidus Yenealem, Sewagegn Demelash, Zenebu Muche, Dawit Getachew

“…Therefore, it is crucial to provide mental health services to those in need and develop effective awareness-raising initiatives, especially by working with local authorities, religious leaders, and other influential individuals.…”
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‘CAG has been good for me as a farmer—it has made it much easier to stay on ART’. Patient and healthcare worker experiences with ART community adherence groups in two Zambian commu... by Lazarus Jere, Chiti Bwalya, Joseph M. Zulu, Wilbroad Mutale

“…Background The UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets, aimed at ending the AIDS pandemic by 2030, have increased ART initiation among people living with HIV (PLWH). However, retention in care remains a challenge in some settings due to the growing patient load on already overwhelmed health systems. …”
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Results of a Qualitative Exploratory Study: Under Which Conditions Do Very Old People Learn How to Adopt Digital Media? by Julian Wangler, Michael Jansky

“…It is notable that acquisition processes were strongly initiated by significant changes in life circumstances. …”
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Integrating clinical predictors and glial fibrillary acidic protein in prediction models for the prehospital identification of intracerebral haemorrhage in suspected stroke by Adrian R Parry-Jones, Mohammed Almubayyidh, David A Jenkins, Edoardo Gaude

“…Clinical predictors were selected based on known associations with ICH, and a predefined GFAP cut-off of 290 pg/mL was applied. …”
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An investigation of SMART Recovery: protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of individuals making a new recovery attempt from alcohol use disorder by John F Kelly, Samuel A Levy, Bettina B Hoeppner

“…Hence, this study seeks to estimate real-world patterns of utilisation and benefit from SMART Recovery as well as explore for whom (moderators) and how (mechanisms) SMART confers recovery benefits.Methods and analysis Naturalistic, longitudinal, cohort study (n=368) of individuals with AUD recruited between February 2019 and February 2022, initiating a new recovery attempt who self-select into one of four groups at study entry: (1) SMART Recovery; (2) AA; (3) SMART+AA; (4) Neither SMART nor AA; (stratified by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5) severity markers), with assessments conducted at intake, and 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. …”
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Adolescent awareness and experience of the pubertal changes: A qualitative study from Rwanda. by Kellen Muganwa, Oliva Bazirete, Marie Chantal Uwimana, Marie Grace Sandra Musabwasoni, Olive Tengera, Joy Bahumura, Hellen Nwanko Chinwe, Emmerence Uwingabire, Elyse Muteteri, Francoise Mujawamariya, Emmanuel Habyarimana, Eugenie Mukeshimana, Baudouine Ndimurukundo, Verene Abagirinana, Richard Nsengiyumva, Christine Mbila Wabenya, Vincent Mugisha, Gerard Kaberuka, Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Thierry Claudien Uhawenimana

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study was conducted with 120 school-going adolescent girls and boys. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling approach. Twelve focused group discussions were formed in six secondary schools from rural and urban 12-years basic education in the Eastern province of Rwanda. …”
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Maternal near-miss prediction model development in Bahir Dar city administration, Northwest Ethiopia. by Yinager Workineh, Getu Degu Alene, Gedefaw Abeje Fekadu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective follow-up study was conducted among 2110 randomly selected pregnant women in Bahir Dar city between May 1, 2023, and March 6, 2024. …”
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Highly tumorigenic hepatocellular carcinoma cell line with cancer stem cell-like properties. by Benoit Lacoste, Valérie-Ann Raymond, Shamir Cassim, Pascal Lapierre, Marc Bilodeau

“…These properties are associated with increased expression of EpCAM and β-catenin confirming that EpCAM+ HCC cells comprise a subset with characteristics of tumor-initiating cells with stem/progenitor cell features. …”
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Deconstructing the academic narrative: Applying a determinants of health framework to identify the drivers of research on wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) by Alana Wilcox, Sarah Sine, André Morrill, Craig Stephen, Jennifer F. Provencher

“…Abstract Conservation approaches that address complex and dynamic environmental challenges necessitate the dismantling of rigid academic boundaries and building effective interdisciplinary collaborations. The dominance of select disciplinary fields and/or interactions among diverse groups of researchers establishes the research narrative, ultimately guiding academic discussions and lending to conservation initiatives. …”
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Maximization by A. Garmroodi Asil, A. Shahsavand, Sh. Mirzaei

“…Three different enrichment schemes are compared together and the most effective and optimal scheme was selected based on their overall sulfur recovery efficiencies. …”
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Factors Influencing Maternal Health Literacy in Postpartum Women by Sangdang A, Phahuwatanakorn W, Limruangrong P

“…The purposive sampling method was employed. Data were initially collected at the postpartum unit. Then, after six weeks, data collection was performed online. …”
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Quorum sensing inhibition activity of marine Gammaproteobacteria by Veronica Rossetto, Cesar Augusto Stramosk, Thiago Meinicke de Melo, André Oliveira de Souza Lima, Marcus Adonai Castro da Silva

“…Subsequently, seven selected bacteria were further evaluated via luminescence test with Aliivibrio fischeri, considering both cultivation time and mixed cultures with A. fischeri. …”
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Establishing a national biosafety and biosecurity agency for the United States by David R. Gillum, David R. Gillum, David R. Gillum, Rebecca Moritz, Rebecca Moritz, Gregory D. Koblentz

“…The proposed agency would govern high-risk biological pathogens, manage the Federal Select Agent Program, enforce policies related to dual use research of concern, pathogens with enhanced pandemic potential, and nucleic acid synthesis screening, administer regulations on the use and care of laboratory animals, as well as regulate other relevant biosafety and biosecurity activities. …”
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Right ventricular free-wall longitudinal speckle tracking strain as a prognostic criterion of adverse outcomes in patients with pulmonary hypertension: a systematic review and meta... by E. Z. Golukhova, I. V. Slivneva, M. L. Mamalyga, D. I. Marapov, M. N. Alekhin, I. I. Scopin, D. E. Antonova

“…Firstly, 317 publications (PubMed) and 857 Google Scholar results were selected. Of the initially identified search results, 12 articles were analyzed. …”
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Impact of trachoma elimination efforts in afar regional state, Ethiopia: survey findings from 26 evaluation units by Getachew Gebreselassie, Kasahun Negash, Dawit Woga, Misrak Makonnen, Baye Deneke, Muluken Desalegn, Seada Ali, Colin L. Beckwith, Fentahun Tadesse, Fikre Seife, Genet Kiflu, Fikreab Kebede

“…Conclusion In seven woredas, further rounds of antibiotic mass drug administration are required, complemented by initiatives to promote facial cleanliness and improve environmental conditions. …”
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