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Andrew Scheibe, Shaun Shelly, Tara Gerardy, Zara von Homeyer et al. • Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
(2020)
Abstract Background Emerging data points to a potential heroin use epidemic in South Africa. Despite this, access to methadone maintenance therapy and other evidence-based treatment options remains negligible. We aimed to assess retention, ...
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DOI: 10.1186/s13722-020-00186-7
Samara Griffin, Timothy Papaluca, Jacinta A Holmes, Bridget Reid et al. • Health & Justice
(2026)
Abstract Background The community corrections population in Australia shares similar risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with people incarcerated in prisons, but without access to prison-based testing and treatment. While hep...
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DOI: 10.1186/s40352-026-00411-6
Calum McHale, Susanne Cruickshank, Tamara Brown, Claire Torrens et al. • Pilot and Feasibility Studies
(2024)
Abstract Objectives To determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Mini-AFTERc intervention. Design Non-randomised cluster-controlled pilot trial. Setting Four NHS out-patient breast cancer centres in Scotland. Participa...
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DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01431-x
Seta Kürkçüoğlu, Nesibe Özgül Turgay, M. Akif Kılıç, M. Güney Özelkan • Konservatoryum
(2023)
In this study, a preliminary comparative study was conducted for the first time using the DoctorVox device by instructor–performer participants using two different formant patterns in Turkish and Western music. The participants used the Doc...
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DOI: 10.26650/CONS2023-1365545
Mingnan Zhuang, Mingyue Yin, Zongnan Liu, Ningkun Xiao et al. • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
(2026)
Abstract Background Prolonged sitting is strongly associated with impaired cognitive function. Although traditional exercise interventions have been shown to improve cognitive outcomes, their implementation is often limited by practical con...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12966-026-01953-6
Dharmendra Kumar Gupta, Arunima Chaudhuri • Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research
(2026)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a recognized risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but the mechanisms linking glycemic dysregulation to brain health remain incompletely understood. Glycated hemoglobin captures long-term average...
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DOI: 10.4103/mjmsr.mjmsr_83_25
Otavio A. F. S. Da Silva, Samuel I. D. S. Pereira, Alper Mert, Débora R. de Aguiar et al. • Frontiers in Psychiatry
(2026)
IntroductionDepressive disorders are a prevalent psychiatric condition; major depressive disorder (MDD) specifically affects approximately 5.7% of adults worldwide and is associated with high levels of disability and disease burden. Althoug...
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1899231
Yajing Luo, Ana G. Maafs‐Rodríguez, Daniel P. Hatfield • Obesity Science & Practice
(2024)
Abstract Objective Social media are promising channels for health communication promoting positive weight‐related behaviors, but no prior studies have synthesized evidence on the independent effects of social media campaigns focused on prom...
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DOI: 10.1002/osp4.731
Laura Navarro, Laura Navarro, Laura Navarro, Nour El Zahraa Mallah et al. • Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience
(2026)
Brain damage (BD) caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or neurodegenerative conditions often results in persistent cognitive, motor, and emotional impairments. Music-based interventions (MI) have been explored as adjunctive rehab...
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DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2026.1720473
Kalliopi Megari, Kremena Dinkova Genova • PCN Reports
(2026)
Abstract Research indicates that early traumatic experiences can profoundly affect a child's ability to manage emotions, develop social skills, and adapt effectively. Still, the impact of trauma on children goes beyond just emotional and be...
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DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.70387
Mahdi Mollazadeh, Sara Ramezanpour • BMC Psychology
(2026)
Abstract Objective Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulation method that delivers a low-intensity, constant direct current through electrodes positioned on the scalp. Therefore, the purpose of th...
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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-026-05000-8
Jin Seok Oh, Jong Gab Ho, Jin-Hyuck Park • BMC Psychiatry
(2026)
Abstract Background The prefrontal cortex (PFC) has been extensively investigated in relation to higher-order cognition, emotional regulation, and behavioural control, particularly within clinically oriented studies addressing psychiatric s...
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DOI: 10.1186/s12888-026-08277-6
Shiming Yao, Jiajia Zhu, Yan Mu • Behavioral Sciences
(2026)
Understanding public stigma against patients (also known as disease stigma)—negative attitudes or discriminatory responses toward individuals with a disease—is essential for improving health outcomes and fostering inclusive communities. In ...
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DOI: 10.3390/bs16020295
Concetta Di Natale, Concetta Di Natale, Concetta Di Natale, Vincenza De Gregorio et al. • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
(2022)
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a highly pure form of cellulose produced by bacteria, which possesses numerous advantages such as good mechanical properties, high chemical flexibility, and the ability to assemble in nanostructures. Thanks to th...
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.851893
Luna He, Nannan Hou, Rong Li • Industrial Crops and Products
(2025)
In this work, a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach was employed to evaluate the environmental impact of viscose fibers made from cotton, wood and bamboo pulp, in accordance with the ISO 14040 standard. Utilizing SimaPro 9.5.0 software, th...
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122267
Lucas Rodrigues Moraes, Pedro Leme Silva, Denise Battaglini, Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco • Medicina
(2026)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a heterogeneous inflammatory lung injury marked by increased alveolar–capillary permeability, reduced respiratory system compliance, and impaired gas exchange. Despite advances in supportive car...
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina62020420
Wei Sha, Timothy Bertram, Deepak Jain, Cory Brouwer et al. • Stem Cell Research & Therapy
(2022)
Abstract Background Selected renal cells (SRC) are in Phase II clinical trials as a kidney-sourced, autologous, tubular epithelial cell-enriched cell-based therapy for chronic kidney disease (CKD). In preclinical studies with rodent models ...
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DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-02713-6
Jinyu Liu, Xiaowei Yuan, Wei Chen, Dongqin Shen • Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
(2026)
Background Sepsis is frequently complicated by systemic inflammatory injury and cardiac dysfunction, which serve as risk factors of adverse clinical outcomes and increased mortality risk. To clarify the function of miR-130a-3p in sepsis dia...
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DOI: 10.1177/10760296261468449
Jing Yang, Pengfei Li, Pengfei Li, Pengfei Li et al. • Frontiers in Immunology
(2022)
ObjectiveExtranodal natural killer/T cell lymphoma (NKTCL) is an aggressive EBV-related lymphoma, originating from NK cells or T cells. Previous study demonstrated that CD56 negative NKTCL should be recognized as a distinct subtype. In this...
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.829366
Zhengyi Zhu, Glen A. Satten, Caroline Mitchell, Yi-Juan Hu • Microbiome
(2021)
Abstract Background Matched-set data arise frequently in microbiome studies. For example, we may collect pre- and post-treatment samples from a set of individuals, or use important confounding variables to match data from case participants ...
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DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01034-9