HCV and HIV co-infection among people who inject drugs in Vietnam by Vu Toan THINH, Li LI, Dréan MATTHIEU, Van Dinh HOA, Nguyen Huu ANH, Le Minh GIANG

“…Conclusion: Correlates for HCV mono-infection and HIV/HCV co-infection highlight the need to ad- dress risk behaviors, expand MMT programs, and establish HCV sentinel surveillance. …”
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Understanding External Peak Demands in Elite vs. Non-Elite Male Basketball Players by Yoel Antoranz, Enrique Alonso-Pérez-Chao, Carlos Mª Tejero-González, Hugo Salazar, Juan del Campo-Vecino, Sergio L. Jiménez-Sáiz

“…While elite players are often assumed to experience the highest physical loads, evidence comparing peak external demands (PDs) between elite and non-elite athletes using time-window analysis is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine how player level (Elite vs. …”
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Assessment of a virtual reality temporal bone surgical simulator: a national face and content validity study by Evan C. Compton, Sumit K. Agrawal, Hanif M. Ladak, Sonny Chan, Monica Hoy, Steven C. Nakoneshny, Lauren Siegel, Joseph C. Dort, Justin T. Lui

“…Results Sixty-two participants from thirteen different Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery programs were included in the study (32 practicing surgeons; 30 resident trainees). …”
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Perception and Knowledge of Hospital Workers Toward Using Artificial Intelligence: A Descriptive Study by Ahmad R. Al‐Qudimat, Mohammad R. Alqudimat, Kalpana Singh, Zainab E. Fares, Mohammed Ismail, Hesham E. Yasin, Raed M. Al‐Zoubi, Omar M. Aboumarzouk

“…However, the actual use of AI in clinical practice remains limited. There is a clear need for targeted educational programs to enhance AI proficiency and confidence among healthcare professionals, potentially improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency. …”
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Diabetes-preventive molecular mechanisms of breast versus formula feeding: new insights into the impact of milk on stem cell Wnt signaling by Bodo C. Melnik, Ralf Weiskirchen, Sabine Weiskirchen, Wolfgang Stremmel, Swen M. John, Swen M. John, Claus Leitzmann, Gerd Schmitz

“…Human milk serves as a transmitter for epigenetic programming involved in postnatal tissue development and organ maturation of the infant. …”
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Stability Analysis and Multi-Trait Selection of Flowering Phenology Parameters in Olive Cultivars Under Multi-Environment Trials by Jinhua Li, Dongxu Jia, Zhenyuan Zhou, Jincheng Du, Qiangang Xiao, Mingrong Cao

“…Heritability values were low (0.0589 to 0.262), indicating that genetic factors had limited control over flowering phenology compared to environmental factors. …”
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Towards a sustainable rare disease and orphan drug ecosystem in Saudi Arabia: policy insights from a multi-stakeholder workshop by Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Hussain Abdulrahman Al-Omar, Abdulaziz Alrabiah, Asma AlMuaither, Amy Jayne McKnight

“…Through a series of presentations, educational sessions, and plenary discussions, participants examined the current landscape of RDs in SA, identified barriers to accessing ODs, and recommended strategies and initiatives to improve the accessibility, innovation, and sustainability of ODs.ResultsThe workshop highlighted key challenges recognized by a diverse group of 59 participants, including the absence of a national strategy, absent of local RDs and ODs definitions in the Saudi context, limited awareness and understanding of RDs among healthcare professionals, delayed diagnoses, scarcity of treatment and diagnosis centers for RDs, insufficient screening and prevention programs, regulatory hurdles in approving and importing ODs, and financial constraints. …”
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Genome Selection and Genome-Wide Association Analyses for Litter Size Traits in Large White Pigs by Yifeng Hong, Xiaoyan He, Dan Wu, Jian Ye, Yuxing Zhang, Zhenfang Wu, Cheng Tan

“…Prioritizing NHB and LBWT in breeding programs could enhance genetic gains while mitigating adverse effects on piglet health. …”
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Kidney transplantation and dialysis in older adults: goals, expectations, satisfaction, and regret – a mixed-methods prospective cohort study by Tessa S. Schoot, Marit G. Zuidema, Edward Bok, Marieke Perry, Joy Lips, Femke Molenaar, Willi van Kuijk, Susan J. J. Logtenberg, Louis J. Reichert, Bram Voorzaat, Rob J. van Marum, Luuk B. Hilbrands, Angèle P. M. Kerckhoffs

“…These results can be used to improve patient education programs for kidney failure therapies, and to inform shared-decision making processes regarding the choice between KT and dialysis.…”
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Service delivery costs of vaccination at health facilities in Guangzhou, China by Chunhuan Zhang, Zeyu Liu, Yong Huang, Zhiwei Zheng, Wenji Wang, Zhoubin Zhang

“…However, such studies are relatively limited in China. This study is the first comprehensive investigation of the costs of immunization services in Guangzhou City. …”
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Knowledge and perceptions of genetic testing for patients with breast cancer in Nigeria: a survey of healthcare providers by Funmilola Olanike Wuraola, Anna Dare, Jenine Ramruthan, Emma Reel, Anna T. Santiago, Folorunso Sharif, Agodirin Olayide, Nneka Sunday-Nweke, Olusegun Alatise, Tulin D. Cil

“…There was considerable interest in future genetics training programs using in person and online teaching modalities. …”
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Transitioning to adult care in youth-onset diabetes: a scoping review of socio-ecological factors in youth-onset type 2 diabetes compared to type 1 diabetes by Assumpta O. Ude, Sydney A. Dixon, Sophia B. Glaros, Sue-Ann Arboine, Nancy L. Terry, Tomás Cabeza De Baca, Stephanie T. Chung

“…However, only 8% of studies on transitioning factors included Y-T2D and additional research is needed to develop dynamic and robust transition programs in Y-T2D. Scoping review registration Protocol was registered with Open Science Framework, April 4, 2022. https://osf.io/k2pwc .…”
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Compliance with Global Best Practices by Garment Producers in Ghana by Stella Daah Siaw, Ebenezer Kofi Howard, Ninette Afi Appiah, Cynthia Akua Chichi, Benjamin Kwablah Asinyo

“…Beyond its academic value, the study is policy-relevant, providing insights to inform national industrial strategies, regulatory frameworks, and export support programs that aim to enhance sustainability and competitiveness. …”
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Is exposure to a climate-related disaster associated with recent experiences of intimate partner violence among women? A post hoc analysis of survey data from rural Samoa by Andrew Copas, Hattie Lowe, Laura J Brown, Jenevieve Mannell, Pepe Tevaga, Papali’i Ene Isaako, Fa’afetai Alisi-Fesili, Louisa Apelu, Kaisarina Moananu, Taiaopo Faumuina, Lewis Sinclair, Helen Tanielu

“…However, there are only limited understandings of the size and nature of such associations needed to inform appropriate programming. …”
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DualCMNet: a lightweight dual-branch network for maize variety identification based on multi-modal feature fusion by Xinhua Bi, Hao Xie, Ziyi Song, Jinge Li, Chang Liu, Xiaozhu Zhou, Helong Yu, Chunguang Bi, Ming Zhao

“…IntroductionThe accurate identification of maize varieties is of great significance to modern agricultural management and breeding programs. However, traditional maize seed classification methods mainly rely on single modal data, which limits the accuracy and robustness of classification. …”
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Barriers associated with the parental acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of minors in Asir, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study by Mubarak Nasser Alshahrani, Diaa Almutairi, Yousef Zahrani, Abdullah Alsabaani, Yasser Alraey, Saeed Mastour Alshahrani

“…The results support the need for targeted education intervention programs to promote HPV vaccination among parents.…”
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Innovative Approach: Exploring the Efficacy of Red Ginger Infusion Therapy in Hypertension Management by Ni Wayan Sridani, Muh Sabir, Fauzan, Ratna Devi, Adhar Arifuddin, Abd Rahman, A Fahira Nur

“…Addressing lifestyle factors, like the high consumption of coconut milk in Kawatuna, through health education programs could also improve hypertension management. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward azithromycin infusion reactions among pediatric nurses: a cross-sectional study by Linlin Wei, Jianying Xu, Chaolang Zhang, Cuiying Chen, Jia Chen

“…Hospitals should prioritize structured in-service programs, simulation-based learning, and pre-infusion checklists to enhance safety. …”
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Evaluation of genetic trend in milk production of buffalo cattle in Colombia by Divier Antonio Agudelo-Gómez, Sebastián Pineda-Sierra, Diana Solano, Andrés Felipe Pérez-Rojo, Edison Julián Ramírez-Toro

“…This decrease is attributed to the limited use of high-genetic-value sires in biotechnological programs and low selection intensity. …”
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Expanding the Pipeline: Exposure and Female Mentorship Increase Interest in Orthopaedic Surgery Among Female Premedical Undergraduate Students by Victoria E. Bergstein, BA, Jessica Schmerler, BS, Alexandra H. Seidenstein, MD, PhD, Dawn M. LaPorte, MD, FAOA

“…These results reinforce the need for targeted, early-exposure programs to recruit premedical women into orthopaedic surgery. …”
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