Training antenatal care providers to deliver brief problem-solving therapy in rural Ethiopia: a developmental evaluation by Roxanne C Keynejad, Adiyam Mulushoa, Tesera Bitew, Louise M. Howard, Charlotte Hanlon, Sharon Markless

“…High quality communication skills (‘common elements’) training was most valued by ANCPs, while women especially appreciated psychological intervention ‘specific elements.’ …”
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Affordability of in vivo gene therapy. Problems and potential solutions by V. V. Omelyanovskiy, N. Z. Musina, V. A. Lemeshko, A. A. Antonov, F. V. Gorkavenko

“…It was revealed that the most perspective methods of payment for in vivo gene therapy drugs were installment payments, risk-sharing agreements, and their combinations. …”
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Epidemiology and patient characteristics of the US myasthenia gravis population: real-world evidence from a large insurance claims database by Richard J Nowak, Lesley-Ann Miller-Wilson, Joel Arackal, Yuriy Edwards, Jennifer Schwinn, Kristen Elizabeth Rockstein, Brett Venker

“…In 2019, approximately two-thirds of patients in both cohorts (incident, 67.7%; prevalent, 61.6%) received MG treatments, most commonly acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, followed by oral steroids. …”
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The role of fear of intimacy and loneliness in predicting of academic enthusiasm in medical science students: a cross-sectional study from the Iran by Mohammad Reza Asadi, Mojtaba Senmar, Zahra Shafiei kisomi, Zahra Hosseinkhani, Amir Ehsan Ahmadi, Mohammad Mozafari, Faraz Oustam, Ali Ahmadieh

“…Abstract Background Academic enthusiasm is one of the most effective factors in achieving the best in students’ education. …”
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Effect of an herbal gel for the prevention of radiation dermatitis-related symptoms: an open-label randomized clinical trial by Simeng Ren, Jiayue Jin, Xiaoyue Wu, Baojin Han, Wenzheng Zhang, Feng Rong, Wei Hou, Qiuling Shi, Hongsheng Lin, Jie Liu

“…Purpose of the study Radiation-induced dermatitis (RID) is the most frequent side effect of radiotherapy; however, no effective treatments are currently available. …”
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Declawing in Cat is associated with neuroplastic sensitization and long-term painful afflictions by Mathieu LaChance, Colombe Otis, Tristan Juette, Jérôme R. E. del Castillo, Aliénor Delsart, Maxim Moreau, Beatriz P. Monteiro, Aude Castel, Bertrand Lussier, Johanne Martel-Pelletier, Jean-Pierre Pelletier, Eric Troncy

“…Existing data often fail to account for other sources of chronic pain, such as osteoarthritis (OA), which affects most aging cats. Here, the aim was to distinguish chronic post-declaw pain from OA-related pain. …”
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State-of-the-Art Review on Recent Advancements on Lateral Control of Autonomous Vehicles by Archishman Biswas, M. A. Obayed Reon, Prangon Das, Zinat Tasneem, S. M. Muyeen, Sajal K. Das, Faisal R. Badal, Subrata Kumar Sarker, Md. Mehedi Hassan, Sarafat Hussain Abhi, Md. Robiul Islam, Md. Firoj Ali, Md. Hafiz Ahamed, Md. Manirul Islam

“…The most well-known research on driverless vehicles at the moment is connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), which reflects the future path for the self driving field. …”
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Quantifying Myocardial Blood Flow and Resistance Using 4D-Flow Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Rebecca C. Gosling, Gareth Williams, Abdulaziz Al Baraikan, Samer Alabed, Eylem Levelt, Amrit Chowdhary, Peter P. Swoboda, Ian Halliday, D. Rodney Hose, Julian P. Gunn, John P. Greenwood, Sven Plein, Andrew J. Swift, James M. Wild, Pankaj Garg, Paul D. Morris

“…Ischaemia with nonobstructive coronary arteries is most commonly caused by coronary microvascular dysfunction but remains difficult to diagnose without invasive testing. …”
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Possibilities of telemedicine influence on the level of systolic blood pressure in patients with diabetes mellitus in combination with arterial hypertension by F. F. Hajiyeva, V. A. Azizov, A. A. Agayev, G. Sh. Shiralieva

“…However, with the initial levels of systolic blood pressure not statistically significantly different from each other, the most optimal result was obtained in group 2b – 133.3 mm Hg. (95% CI 131.46; 135.14) and 2a – 133.7 mm Hg. (95% CI 132.25; 135.15). …”
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Residents’ perceptions of cultural ecosystem services from urban green spaces: A comparative study of Korea and Germany by Jaewon Son, Yunjeong Lee, Caroline Kramer, Somidh Saha

“…Karlsruhe residents visited UGS more frequently and spent more time there both before and after COVID-19 than Suwon residents. Most Suwon residents favored the nearest green spaces, while Karlsruhe residents preferred UGS farther from their homes. …”
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Assessment of the abdominal wall function after pedicled TRAM flap surgery for breast reconstruction: Use of modified mesh repair for the donor defect by Chacko Cyriac, Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Gurpreet Singh

“…A few patients were only able to partially initiate the sit up movement and suffered an important loss of strength. In most patients, synergists took over the functional movement but as the load increased, flexion and rotation performances decreased. …”
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ORD-YOLO: A Ripeness Recognition Method for Citrus Fruits in Complex Environments by Zhaobo Huang, Xianhui Li, Shitong Fan, Yang Liu, Huan Zou, Xiangchun He, Shuai Xu, Jianghua Zhao, Wenfeng Li

“…With its unique climate and geographical advantages, Yunnan Province in China has become one of the country’s most important citrus-growing regions. However, the dense foliage and large fruit size of citrus trees often result in significant occlusion, and the fluctuating light intensity further complicates accurate assessment of fruit maturity. …”
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Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen by Gamil Othman, Faisal Ali, Maria Mudathir, Heba Almoliky, Maria Al-qahtani, Nora Alezzi, Nosibah Ameen, Doa’a Anwar Ibrahim, Mohammed Mohammed Battah, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim

“…The primary hindrance to screening (84.1%, n = 53) was the absence of symptoms or pain. The second most common reason for not undergoing screening was a lack of understanding about breast cancer and its treatment (61.9%, n = 39). …”
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Professional nurse advocates and restorative clinical supervision: national survey of programme implementation and impact by Liz Lees-Deutsch, Shea Palmer, Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, Natasha Bayes, Aiden Chauntry, Emma Wadey, Rosie Kneafsey

“…Results There were 302 questionnaire responses from nurses receiving restorative clinical supervision n = 73, Professional Nurse Advocates n = 214 and leads n = 15, most were female and identified as ‘white’ ethnicity. …”
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Planting and replanting: Continuity and change over four decades of forest restoration in Himachal Pradesh, India by Forrest Fleischman, Pushpendra Rana, Harry Fischer, Vijay Guleria, Rajesh Rana, Vijay Ramprasad

“…Counter to dominant policy narratives, most plantation programs did not formally involve the participation of local people and were not funded by donors or carbon markets. …”
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Innovative corn extrudates incorporating barley-oat flour blends: Nutritional, functional, and sensory evaluation by Muhammad Asif, Mueen Abbas, Kinza Fatima, Nisha Ahmad, Saba Ahmed, Parkash Meghwar, Elahesadat Hosseini, Abdul Nasir, Syed Ali Hassan

“…Ready-to-eat snacks are widely consumed; however, they are often energy-dense while lacking adequate protein and micronutrients. Most RTE snacks are predominantly composed of carbohydrates and have a high glycemic index, which has been associated with various health concerns, including cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and an increased risk of diabetes. …”
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Nonlinear Numerical and Analytical Assessment of the Shear Strength of RC and SFRC Beams Externally Strengthened with CFRP Sheets by Sabiha Barour, Abdesselam Zergua, Farid Bouziadi, Mosbeh R. Kaloop, Waleed E. El-Demerdash

“…The results of the finite element analysis and analytical models were in good agreement with the experimental results. The most significant advantage of finite element analysis over experimental approaches was that it can aid in the investigation of different output results that cannot be measured experimentally, such as shear stress in the XY direction throughout the beam strengthened in shear with different CFRP properties and steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC).…”
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Anticancer Effect and Safety Profile of a 4-Pyridyl Linked Triazolotriazine Derivative against Colorectal Tumor by Reyhaneh Monfared, Soghra Farzipour, Sakineh Dadashpour, Zahra Zakeri Khatir, Seyed Jalal Hosseinimehr, Fereshteh Talebpour Amiri, Hamid Irannejad

“…Cancer is the second leading cause of global death, and colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. In this study, the anticancer effect and safety profile of a 3-(pyridyl-4-l-methylthio) triazolotriazine derivative (10b) was investigated. …”
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The way home: a scoping review of public health interventions to increase the utilization of home dialysis in chronic kidney disease patients by Natcha Yongphiphatwong, Yot Teerawattananon, Pitsinee Supapol, Denla Pandejpong, Tanainan Chuanchaiyakul, Jiratorn Sutawong, Naline Gandhi, Nutthawongse Kiatkrissada, Saudamini Vishwanath Dabak, Thunyarat Anothaisintawee

“…Conclusion Education and service provision enhancements may represent the most effective public health interventions for increasing initiation, utilization, and retention rates of HoD in dialysis-requiring patients. …”
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The Effect of Metal Filler on the Mechanical Performance of Epoxy Resin Composites by Bhavith K, Prashanth Pai M, Sudheer M, Ramachandra C G, Maruthi Prashanth B H, Kiran Kumar B

“…It was observed that the inclusion of cast iron filler affected most of the mechanical properties of neat epoxy. …”
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