Interventions to improve patient safety during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Elliott R Haut, Albert W Wu, Renée F Wilson, G Caleb Alexander, Clare Rock, Neelam Dhingra-Kumar, David E Newman-Toker, William Padula, Kathryn McDonald, Rosemary Duncan, Allen Zhang, Katelyn Trigg, Sarah Fisseha, Joyce Black, Irina Papieva

“…These changes also led to improvements in medication safety practices and prevention of healthcare-associated infections.Conclusion There has been little research on interventions to reduce patient harm caused in healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Trophic transfer of arsenic in the food chain from selected crops grown in long-term wastewater contaminated soil by Mudasra Munir, Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Muhammad Nadeem, Asma Ashfaq, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Hafiza Mamona Nazir, Ifra Saleem Malik

“…The potential health risks were evaluated by applying various indices, such as the accumulation factor, single pollution index, enrichment factor, estimated daily intake and target hazard quotient of arsenic. C esculenta presented the highest values for the accumulation factor (0.756) and enrichment factor (3.134). …”
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Optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Eriochrome Black T from aqueous solution using TiO2-biochar composite by Mohammednur Abdu, Solomon Tibebu, Saeideh Babaee, Abebe Worku, Titus A.M. Msagati, Jemal Fito Nure

“…The untreated release of dye-contaminated effluents into water bodies presents serious threats to both environmental and public health. …”
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Long-term impact of giving antibiotics before skin incision versus after cord clamping on children born by caesarean section: protocol for a longitudinal study based on UK electron... by Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Jonathan J Deeks, Nicola J Adderley, Peter Brocklehurst, Joht Singh Chandan, Brian H Willis, Gavin Rudge, Magdalena Skrybant, Rasiah Thayakaran, Dana Šumilo, James Martin, Krishna Gokhale, Kelvin Okoth, Ruth Hewston

“…The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences and disseminated to stakeholders.…”
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Experiences of Home‐Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation With mHealth and Centre‐Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study... by Hannah Rutherford, Marita Dale, Sally Wootton, Rashmi Pithavadian, Sarah Dennis, Sarah Brown, Jennifer A. Alison, Andrew S. L. Chan, Ian A. Yang, Zoe McKeough

“…The qualitative data presented in this manuscript was obtained through interviews with consumers.…”
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Gaawaadhi Gadudha: understanding how cultural camps impact health, well-being and resilience among Aboriginal adults in New South Wales, Australia—a collaborative study protocol by Stephanie M Topp, Anthony B Zwi, Aryati Yashadhana, Ted Fields, Jonathan Kingsley, Evelyne de Leeuw, Brooke Brady, Michelle O'Leary, Miri Raven, Nina Serova, Warren Foster, Wendy Jopson, Brett Biles

“…Findings will be disseminated through a combination of peer-reviewed articles, media communication, policy briefs, presentations and summary documents to stakeholders.…”
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Feasibility of comprehensive genomic profiling using endoscopic ultrasound‐guided tissue acquisition with a 22‐gauge Franseen needle by Kazunaga Ishigaki, Yousuke Nakai, Go Endo, Kohei Kurihara, Kota Ishida, Shuichi Tange, Rintaro Fukuda, Shinya Takaoka, Yurie Tokito, Yukari Suzuki, Hiroki Oyama, Sachiko Kanai, Tatsunori Suzuki, Tatsuya Sato, Ryunosuke Hakuta, Tomotaka Saito, Tsuyoshi Hamada, Naminatsu Takahara, Aya Shinozaki‐Ushiku, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro

“…Abstract Aim Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) test for solid tumors is now increasingly utilized in clinical practice, especially in pancreatobiliary cancer, and specimens obtained by endoscopic ultrasound‐guided tissue acquisition (EUS‐TA) are often submitted for tissue‐based CGP test. …”
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Effect of a short-term water-based exercise program on cognitive skills in a Mexican older adult population by Ermilo Canton-Martinez, Iván Rentería, Juan Pablo Machado Parra, Rubén Avilés-Reyes, Javier Arturo Hall-López, Paulina Yesica Ochoa-Martínez, Patricia Concepción García Suárez, José Moncada-Jiménez, David K. Johnson, Alberto Jiménez Maldonado

“…On the other hand, no significant changes in executive functions by either exercise intervention were observed.DiscussionAerobic exercise performed for 4 weeks may improve memory domains, regardless of the type of exercise practiced, while executive functions do not appear to be affected. …”
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Brazilian cohort results of the PRECONNECT study: safety and efficacy of trifluridine/tipiracil in metastatic colorectal cancer by Celso Abdon Lopes de Mello, Felipe Melo Cruz, Fernando Meton de Alencar Camara Vieira, Alan Arrieira Azambuja, Luiz A Senna Leite, Luciana Mardegan, Andreia Gil, Loïck Vidot, Anelisa Coutinho

“…In conclusion, safety and efficacy results provide confidence in routine practice use and are in line with the PRECONNECT study…”
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Comparative analysis of biogas production from expired fruit concentrates: Insights from correlation and PCA techniques by Mansuur Husein, Abdallah Abdelfattah, Francis Kwaku Attiogbe, Tamer Elsamahy, Hany S. El-Mesery, Emmanuel Nkudede, Liang Cheng

“…Valorizing these carbohydrate-rich wastes through biogas production presents a sustainable strategy for renewable energy generation and circular economy development. …”
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Evaluating novel approaches for estimating awake and sleep blood pressure: design of the Better BP Study – a randomised, crossover trial by Paul Muntner, Ligong Chen, Daichi Shimbo, Joseph E Schwartz, Maria Cepeda, Demetria Hubbard, Suzanne Oparil, Byron C Jaeger, Shakia T Hardy, Julia Medina

“…Ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM) can assess out-of-office BP but is not available in many US practices and some individuals find it uncomfortable. …”
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Assessing Continuous Descent Operations Using the Impact Monitor Framework by Jordi Pons-Prats, Xavier Prats, David de la Torre, Eric Soler, Peter Hoogers, Michel van Eenige, Sreyoshi Chatterjee, Prajwal Shiva Prakasha, Patrick Ratei, Marko Alder, Thierry Lefebvre, Saskia van der Loo, Emanuela Peduzzi

“…The toolbox works by setting out the key steps in the impact assessment cycle and presenting guidance, tips, and best practices. Led by DLR, the consortium includes research institutions and universities that have contributed their expertise and tools to develop the collaborative assessment toolbox and framework. …”
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Cryptic species and hybridisation in corals: challenges and opportunities for conservation and restoration by Riginos, Cynthia, Popovic, Iva, Meziere, Zoe, Garcia, Vhon, Byrne, Ilha, Howitt, Samantha M., Ishida, Hisatake, Bairos-Novak, Kevin, Humanes, Adriana, Scharfenstein, Hugo, Richards, Thomas, Briggs, Ethan, Clark, Vanessa, Lei, Chuan, Khan, Mariam, Prata, Katharine E.

“…Thus, we detail recommendations for best practice and strategies for identifying cryptic taxa and hybridisation. …”
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Biomarker for renal scarring screening in children with vesicoureteral reflux: a systematic review by Utari Mudhia Arisa Putri, Putu Angga Risky Raharja, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, Irfan Wahyudi, Arry Rodjani, Henny Adriani Puspitasari, Abubakr Imam, Luis R. Saraiva, Luis R. Saraiva, Luis R. Saraiva, Santiago Vallasciani, Santiago Vallasciani, Tariq O. Abbas, Tariq O. Abbas, Tariq O. Abbas

“…However, additional validation and standardization are necessary before these biomarkers can be routinely applied in clinical practice.…”
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Interventions for physician prescribers of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: protocol for an overview of systematic reviews by Brett D Thombs, Sonia Johnson, Kristian B Filion, Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Kimmelman, Erica Wennberg, Genevieve Gore, Irina Kudrina, Mark J Eisenberg, Sarah B Windle, Elena Paraskevopoulos, Marc O Martel

“…Dissemination of results will be achieved through publication of a manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020156815.…”
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Comparative assessment of Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) gut microbiome diversity and composition throughout transition from captivity to wild by Cameron R. Forehand, Cameron R. Forehand, Sierra N. Smith, Forrest Nielsen, Forrest Nielsen, Blake Bauer, Jessa L. Watters, Jessa L. Watters, Ray W. Moody, Daniel J. Becker, Hayley Lanier, Hayley Lanier, Katharine Marske, Cameron Siler, Cameron Siler

“…We also collected samples of extrinsic microbial communities present in their captive and wild diet and environment. …”
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Advances in bone tissue engineering using biomaterial based scaffolds, purine crosslinking and Wnt signaling by Celine J. Agnes, Bettina M. Willie, Aldo R. Boccaccini, Maryam Tabrizian

“…The design of effective treatments for critical size bone defects, which result from various conditions such as trauma, infection, injury, or tumor resection, presents a significant challenge in clinical practice. …”
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Smoking cessation interventions and implementations in Japan: a study protocol for a scoping review and supplemental survey by Junko Saito, Taichi Shimazu, Masakazu Nakamura, Yuki Kaji, Miyuki Odawara, Tomomi Nagasawa, Haruhiko Imamura, Keiichi Yuwaki, Kazuya Nogi

“…The findings of this study will be compiled as case studies of best practices on smoking cessation interventions and disseminated to relevant stakeholders at the public and private levels through publications, presentations in conferences and stakeholder meetings.…”
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Perception, attitude, and demand for Korean medicine and Western medicine collaborative treatment of medical occupational groups in Korea: A scoping review by Jungtae Leem, Kwan-Il Kim, Joo Hee Seo, Moon Joo Cheong, Inae Youn

“…We conducted descriptive and qualitative thematic analysis and presented the research gap. Results: From 1305 articles, 6 quantitative and 3 qualitative studies were included. …”
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Secular variation and excursions of the Earth magnetic field during the Plio-Quaternary: New paleomagnetic data from radiometrically dated lava flows of the Colima volcanic complex... by Rafael García-Ruiz, Avto Goguitchaichvili, Miguel Cervantes-Solano, Abel Cortés-Cortés, Juan Morales-Contreras, Rafael Maciel-Peña, José Rosas-Elguera, José Luis Macías-Vázquez

“…This paleodirection is practically indistinguishable from the one expected for Pleistocene, as derived from the references poles for the stable North America. …”
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