Advancing confidence and competence in junior doctors: specialist medicine weekend teaching programme by Sooraj Mannil, Masooma Hussain, Sonali Katti, Jay Patel, Latif Rahman

“…Subsequent results highlight the significant positive impact on participants’ confidence, knowledge and skills, reinforcing the value of structured training and support.Participants praised the programme's excellent curriculum, organisation and communication, especially valuing the practical knowledge and case-based discussions. …”
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Feasibility of in vivo small animal imaging using a clinical total-body PET/CT system by Julia G. Mannheim, Wenhong Lan, Maurizio Conti, Franziska Siedler, Marcel A. Krueger, Kristina Herfert, Christian la Fougère, Fabian P. Schmidt

“…Results Phantom rods ≥ 2 mm could be resolved with the Quadra, showing a comparable RC for larger structures, e.g. for the 5 mm rod of 1.17 compared to 1.09 (Inveon) when using point-spread-function modeling, whilst having lower noise of 5.1%SD vs 9.0%SD. …”
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Potassium fertilization modulates potato (Solanum tuberosum L. V7) yield and rhizosphere microbiome dynamics by Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Xiaodong Han, Qi Li, Dong Wang, Yuankai Li, Ziyi Zhang

“…K influences microbial community structure through multiple mechanisms, including ion-hormone interactions, nutrient activation processes, and pathogen regulation. …”
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ORGANIZATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF ACQUIRING ADDITIONAL COMPETENCE OF A MANUAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST IN UKRAINE by Andriy V. Fedosenko, Vitaliy P. Gubenko, Igor L. Dovgyi, Hryhorii I. Taran, Serhii S. Sovhyra, Anatolii A. Vasylkov, Dmytro E. Lytvynenko, Krystian E. Ulynets

“…The implementation of this training program will allow to meet the demands of Ukraine's professional medical community for the expediency of using the methods of manual medicine from the point of view of evidence base, the need for comprehensive and long-term training of a specialist in manual/musculoskeletal medicine. …”
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Spontaneous and activation-induced apoptosis of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus by A. V. Lugovaya, N. M. Kalinina, V. Ph. Mitreikin, Yu. V. Emanuel, Yu. P. Kovalchuk, A. V. Artyomova

“…In addition, determination of cell sensitivity to apoptosis induction makes it possible to identify relations of pathological process to the enhancement or weakening of this sensitivity. The key point in the T1DM initiation is apoptosis resistance of activated autoreactive T lymphocytes, that migrate from bloodstream to the pancreas and take an active part in destruction of the pancreatic insular structures. …”
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Carbon sequestration potential of tea garden soil in northwest Zhejiang and its accumulation characteristic on different fractions of organic carbon by KONG Zhangliang

“…Loss of organic carbon is generally regarded as undesirable, though some reports pointed out that low soil carbon contents can reduce application rates of pesticides in soil due to lower sorption. …”
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Exploring challenges in implementing antimicrobial stewardship interventions across eight African nations: A multi case study by Ms Maxencia Nabiryo, Miss Maxencia Nabiryo, Dr Helena Rosado, Miss Frances Garraghan, Miss Claire Brandish, Miss Victoria Rutter

“…Results: Since the introduction of CwPAMS, a total of 15 AMS committees, 52 Point Prevalence Surveys (PPS) on antimicrobial use, and 21 AMS action plans have been developed and established across 73 health facilities, with 884 healthcare professionals completing AMS training. …”
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Assessment of skeletal muscle dynamics and milk production across a 300-day lactation in multiparous dairy cattle by Samantha L. Hanno, Theresa M. Casey, Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira, Jacquelyn P. Boerman

“…Data analysis was performed and the statistical models included the fixed effect of muscle group, time, their interaction, and the random effect of cow nested within muscle group with repeated measures using a first-order autoregressive covariance structure. Muscle group was not related to BW or BFD for any of the time points measured. …”
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Evaluating a Chatbot as a Companion for Patients With Breast Cancer: Collaborative Pilot Study by Sebastian Daniel Boie, Esther Glastetter, Michael Patrick Lux, Felix Balzer, Christof von Kalle, Christian Lenz, Ulrike Müller

“…Ratings were conducted using a 5-point Likert scale by a breast cancer expert (correctness, completeness, and potential harm) and patient representatives (comprehensibility). …”
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Investigation of the foaming process and rheological properties of whipped desserts from vegetable raw materials by D. S. Mukhambetkalieva, A. R. Abushaeva, M. K. Sadygova, N. A. Semilet

“…But it should be noted that the foam structure is more stable with the addition of food agar (sample 1), even after 3 hours of standing it is 100%, which facilitates the technological process of producing desserts from apples, as well as the conditions and shelf life of the product. …”
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FEATURES OF DENTAL STATUS AND SOME MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE ORAL CAVITY OF YOUNG MEN. by Y.Y. Vodoriz, N.M. Ilenko, N.V. Ilenko, T.O. Petrushanko

“…This habitat is subdivided into several subbiotops considering the anatomical structure and other characteristics of parts of the oral cavity such as gingival sulcus, gingival and periodontal pockets. …”
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Parenthood stressfulness and intensity in the students’ views by I. V. Tikhonova, Yu. V. Misiyuk, U. Yu. Sevastyanova

“…Misiyuk (2022); the authors’ version of a semi-structured interview, which studies the ideas of young people about the stressors of parental life in different periods of child development and stress intensity. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms of resistance in Chinese cabbage to Plasmodiophora brassicae pathotype 11 by Yue Qiu, Yue Qiu, Yue Qiu, Jinhao Zhang, Jinhao Zhang, Chunju Deng, Chunju Deng, Jiasheng Yuan, Jiasheng Yuan, Bowen Wang, Bowen Wang, Han Meng, Han Meng, Mohamed Mohany, Liting Zeng, Liting Zeng, Lanfang Wei, Lanfang Wei, Waqar Ahmed, Guanghai Ji, Guanghai Ji

“…Results demonstrated that 14 days after inoculation (dai) is a critical time point of the infection process for resistant variety to inhibit the proliferation of P. brassica. …”
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An exploratory qualitative study of inter-agency health and social service partnerships focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients by Anna P. Dawson, Eugene Warrior, Odette Pearson, Mark Boyd, Judith Dwyer, Kim Morey, Tina Brodie, Kurt Towers, Sonia Waters, Cynthia Avila, Courtney Hammond, Katherine Lake, Uncle Frank Lampard, Uncle Frank Wanganeen, Olive Bennell, Darrien Bromley, Toni Shearing, Nathan Rigney, Schania Czygan, Nikki Clinch, Andrea Pitson, Alex Brown, Natasha J. Howard

“…Conclusions This study identified key leverage points for action on inter-agency partnerships to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on Kaurna Country. …”
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella among slaughterhouse workers and in the pork value chain in selected districts of Uganda by Velma Kivali, Velma Kivali, Velma Kivali, Kristina Roesel, Kristina Roesel, Ian Dohoo, Lordrick Alinaitwe, Lordrick Alinaitwe, Lordrick Alinaitwe, Lordrick Alinaitwe, James Katamba Bugeza, James Katamba Bugeza, Jolly Justine Hoona, Denis Rwabiita Mugizi, Denis Rwabiita Mugizi, Clovice Kankya, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Istvan Szabo, Uwe Rösler, Anika Friese, Elizabeth A. J. Cook, Elizabeth A. J. Cook

“…This emphasizes the need to reduce Salmonella prevalence on pig farms and improve hygiene and pork handling practices at slaughter and retail points.…”
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Dark-field chest radiography signal characteristics in inspiration and expiration in healthy and emphysematous subjects by Theresa Urban, Florian T. Gassert, Manuela Frank, Rafael Schick, Henriette Bast, Jannis Bodden, Alexander W. Marka, Lisa Steinhelfer, Manuel Steinhardt, Andreas Sauter, Alexander Fingerle, Gregor S. Zimmermann, Thomas Koehler, Marcus R. Makowski, Daniela Pfeiffer, Franz Pfeiffer

“…Abstract Background Dark-field chest radiography is sensitive to the lung alveolar structure. We evaluated the change of dark-field signal between inspiration and expiration. …”
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Geological characteristics of biogenic gas formation and direction of favorable zones in the Quaternary mudstone of the Qaidam Basin, China by Jixian Tian, Zeyu Shao, Jian Li, Dekang Song, Zhou Fei, Ya'nan Li, Wei Sha, Hao Zhang, Lili Hou, Xiaoqiu Zhang, Haining Zhang, Yixuan Yang

“…Gas accumulation is prominent in brittle mineral developmental zones and tectonic high points within gas-bearing sections. (5) The loose Quaternary mudstone, with its high porosity and permeability, is controlled by various factors such as water content, overburden pressure, and mudstone thickness, and has the ability of self-containment and self-sealing properties. …”
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Prevalence of blood-borne virus infections and uptake of hepatitis C testing and treatment in Australian prisons: the AusHep studyResearch in context by Rugiatu Bah, Yumi Sheehan, Xiaoying Li, Gregory J. Dore, Jason Grebely, Andrew R. Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Andrew Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Yumi Sheehan, Rugi Bah, Charlotte Li, Marianne Byrne, Tony Butler, Bridget Musarurwa, Elmira Hooshmand, Annabeth Simpson, Meya Alrayyani, Jason Grebely, Greg Dore, Nikki Price, Melissa Groom

“…Methods: Randomly-selected participants from 23 representative prisons nationally were offered point-of-care testing for HIV and HCV (anti-HCV) antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and HCV RNA (if anti-HCV positive). …”
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Still not sterile: viability-based assessment of the skin microbiome following pre-surgical application of a broad-spectrum antiseptic reveals transient pathogen enrichment and lon... by Elizabeth C. Townsend, Kayla Xu, Karinda De La Cruz, Lynda Huang, Shelby Sandstrom, Delanie Arend, Owen Gromek, John Scarborough, Anna Huttenlocher, Angela L. F. Gibson, Lindsay R. Kalan

“…For the majority of individuals, skin microbial bioburden and community structure recover to near baseline by post-surgical follow-up.IMPORTANCESurgical site infections continue to occur despite widespread adoption of surgical antiseptics. …”
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“They Know You Better Than the Transplant Team”: An Interpretive Description Study Exploring the Perspectives of Living Kidney Donors About Care Received From Family Physicians by Katya Loban, Charo Rodriguez, Antoine Przybylak-Brouillard, Elie Fadel, Heather Badenoch, Peter Nugus, Ann Bugeja, Justin Gill, Marie-Chantal Fortin, Emilie Trinh, Scott McKay, Shaifali Sandal

“…Objective: This study aimed to better understand the integration of primary care in LKDs’ donation trajectory from the point of view of the latter. Our specific research questions were: (1) How do LKDs perceive the role of FPs currently integrated into the donation trajectory? …”
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