Towards a conceptual framework of the working alliance in a blended low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for depression in primary mental health care: a qualita... by Sarah Smith, Caroline Free, Daniel Michelson, Jesus Montero-Marin, Ricardo Araya, Asmae Doukani, Arlinda Cerga-Pashoja, Ritsuko Kakuma

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Identification of individual-level clinical factors associated with increased risk of death during heatwaves: a time-stratified case-crossover study using national primary care rec... by Shakoor Hajat, Ross Thompson, Sari Kovats, Emer O’Connell, Helen Macintyre

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Topical Tacrolimus and Periodontal Therapy in the Management of a Case of Oral Chronic GVHD Characterized by Specific Gingival Localization by Davide Conrotto, Roberto Broccoletti, Paola Carcieri, Luisa Giaccone, Paolo G. Arduino

“…The patient was treated with topical tacrolimus 0.1%, twice daily for two months, and underwent a protocol of oral hygiene characterized by 3 appointments of scaling, root planning, and daily oral hygiene instructions. …”
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A Proposed New Index for Clinical Evaluation of Interproximal Soft Tissues: The Interdental Pressure Index by Checchi Luigi, Montevecchi Marco, Marucci Gianluca, Checchi Vittorio

“…IPI results as a simple and noninvasive method with low error probability and good reflection of histological condition that can be applied for oral hygiene motivation. Patient compliance to oral hygiene instructions is essential in periodontal therapy and IPI index can be a practical and intuitive tool to check and reinforce this important aspect.…”
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Prodromal Parkinson’s disease and subsequent risk of Parkinson’s disease and mortality by Xiao Chen, Yaqi Li, Yun Shen, Michael A. Schwarzschild, Xiang Gao

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Prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among children living in orphanages in Fayoum and Giza governorates, Egypt by Noha Ezzat Mohamed, Wafaa Yousif Abdel-Wahed, Shimaa Mohammed Gomaa, Mai Ashraf Hosny

“…Comprehensive care strategies focusing on improving hygiene and emotional support and preventing abuse are essential for reducing the incidence of skin disorders and enhancing the overall health of orphaned children.…”
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Fractional Derivative and Optimal Control Analysis of Cholera Epidemic Model by Kumama Regassa Cheneke, Koya Purnachandra Rao, Geremew Kenassa Edessa

“…Moreover, cost-effectiveness evaluation of cholera contamination intervention with feasible three or four combos of manipulate measures hygiene, vaccination, remedy of infectives, and chlorination indicates that hygiene, vaccination, and chlorination are the desired higher mixture to govern in addition propagation of cholera contamination. …”
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Cellular and cytokine immunoregulation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma by Wanda Stankiewicz, Marek P. Dabrowski, Andrzej Chcialowski, Tadeusz Plusa

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Experimentally Induced Pulpal Lesion and Substance P Expression: Effect of Ketoprofen—A Preliminary Study by Gian Marco Abbate, Paola Sacerdote, Giada Amodeo, Alessandro Mangano, Luca Levrini

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Assessing low-back loading during lifting using personalized electromyography-driven trunk models and NIOSH-based risk levels by Mohamed Irfan Refai, Tiwana Varrecchia, Giorgia Chini, Alberto Ranavolo, Massimo Sartori

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Haematopinus suis Infestation in Pig Farms in Busogo Sector, Rwanda by E. Niyonsenga, J. Twizerimana, M. F. Mwabonimana

“…The infestation by H. suis was associated with the farming system, animal breeds, animal’s category, sex, pig hygiene, and piggery hygiene. Results showed a high (P < 0.05) prevalence in pigs reared in the intensive system (91.4%), whereas large whites were the most affected breed (60%). …”
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Determination of salmonella spp. presence and antibiotic resistance in egg and egg products by Hilal Keskinoğlu, Göknur Terzi Gülel

“…<p> <b>Conclusion:</b> It is recommended to implement good hygiene practices, good production practices and pasteurization techniques to minimize the risk of Salmonellosis due to the consumption of eggs and egg products.…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Regarding Meat Safety and Sanitation among Carcass Handlers Operating and Assessment of Bacteriological Quality of Meat Contact Surfaces at... by Mohammed Amine Bahir, Ikram Errachidi, Mouhssine Hemlali, Bouchaib Sarhane, Asmae Tantane, Alami Mohammed, Bouchra Belkadi, Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf

“…This survey is being conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of handlers regarding the salubrity and hygiene of meat and to evaluate the bacteriological load of work surfaces in a slaughterhouse located in the Marrakech region. …”
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Free Gingival Graft to Increase Keratinized Mucosa after Placing of Mandibular Fixed Implant-Supported Prosthesis by Danny Omar Mendoza Marin, Andressa Rosa Perin Leite, Lélis Gustavo Nícoli, Claudio Marcantonio, Marco Antonio Compagnoni, Elcio Marcantonio

“…The presence or reconstruction of keratinized mucosa around the implant can facilitate restorative procedure and allow the maintenance of an oral hygiene routine without irritation or discomfort to the patient. …”
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The impact of fruit and vegetable waste on economic loss estimation by B. Parsafar, M. Ahmadi, Gh.R. Jahed Khaniki, N. Shariatifar, A. Rahimi Foroushani

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From Traditional Typing to Genomic Precision: Whole-Genome Sequencing of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Isolated from Refrigerated Foods in Chile by Julio Parra-Flores, Beatriz Daza-Prieto, Pamela Chavarria, Miriam Troncoso, Anna Stöger, Guillermo Figueroa, Jetsi Mancilla-Rojano, Ariadnna Cruz-Córdova, Aleksandra Martinovic, Werner Ruppitsch

“…The presence of various antibiotic resistance genes, along with resistance to thermal shocks and disinfectants, may provide <i>L. monocytogenes</i> ST5 strains with enhanced environmental resistance to the hygiene treatments used in the studied food production plant.…”
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The characteristics of chronic benzene poisoning in 176 Chinese occupational population cases by Lian Gou, Lian Gou, Xingyu Ma, Lili Huang, Lili Huang, Mei Qiu, Ruiqing Guo, Jun Jia, Peiyu Xu, Nan Lian

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Ridge Preservation Procedures after Tooth Extractions: A Systematic Review by Gabriella Balli, Andreas Ioannou, Charles A. Powell, Nikola Angelov, Georgios E. Romanos, Nikolaos Soldatos

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Defining national research priorities for prostate cancer in Zambia: using the Delphi process for comprehensive cancer policy setting in sub-Saharan Africa by Ajay Aggarwal, Janet Seeley, Virginia Bond, Kennedy Lishimpi, John Kachimba, Musonda Simwinga, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Susan Msadabwe, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Monde Mwamba, Richard Muhumuza, Victor Mapulanga

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Oral health improvement for nursing home residents through delegated remotivation and reinstruction (MundZaRR Study): study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial by Falk Schwendicke, Peter Schlattmann, Gabriele Meyer, Katrin Hertrampf, Georg Gassmann, Jens Abraham, Volker Hammen

“…Mixed methods will be used to identify barriers and enablers of oral hygiene and care in German LRC. The result will be the ‘Oral Health Toolbox’, a two-phased instrument supporting both initial intervention allocation to improve oral health/hygiene and reinstruction/remotivation. …”
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