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Attitudes of Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Patients and Nurses Toward Acceptance of AI Psychological Nursing: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose Psychosocial nursing for breast cancer patients is increasingly challenged by the high demand for support. The rapid development of AI technology offers a potential solution to address this challenge. Therefore, exploring the acceptance of AI psychological nursing by breast cancer chemotherapy patients and nurses is of great significance. The study aims to investigate the acceptability of AI in psychosocial nursing and the expectations and needs for its application from the perspective...

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Chu T, Chen X, Zhang Q, Zhou H, Chen L, Jiang K•
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The mediation effect of general self-efficacy in relation to procrastination and sense of coherence among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Procrastination, defined as a tendency to delay starting or finishing tasks despite awareness of negative consequences, is a common problem among adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the context of ADHD, procrastination not only exacerbates difficulties related to concentration and organization but also affects overall life functioning, interpersonal relationships, and mental health. Therefore, identifying protective factors that can mitigate the impact of pr...

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Agnieszka Malinowska, Wojciech Rodzeń•
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from human carriage, the human-polluted environment, and food: Molecular epidemiology of two prospective cohorts in five European metropolitan areas

Objectives: For 475 ESBL-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec), and 171 ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-Kp) collected from human carriers, the human-polluted (hp)-environment, and food: (i) to compare the antimicrobial resistance gene (ARG) content, and (ii) to assess clonal relationships between human and non-human isolates. Materials and methods: Two prospective multicenter cohorts were assessed: colonized hospitalized index-subjects and household contacts, and long-term care facilit...

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Tess D. Verschuuren, Julia Guther, Maria Eugenia Riccio, Daniel Martak, Elena Salamanca, Siri Göpel, Nadine Conzelmann, Jelle Scharringa, Patrick Musicha, Ingo B. Autenrieth, Ben S. Cooper, Didier Hocquet, Evelina Tacconelli, Jesús Rodríguez-Baño, Stephan Harbarth, Ad C. Fluit, Silke Peter, Jan A. J. W. Kluytmans•
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Long-term preservation of bacteria in washed sterile sand: A 14-year study

Background: Cryopreservation and lyophilization are standard methods for preserving microbial cultures, but they are expensive and labor-intensive, creating a barrier for resource-constrained laboratories. This study evaluated the efficacy of a simple and inexpensive alternative: long-term storage in washed and sterilized sand. Methods: Fourteen bacterial strains from ten genera were preserved in sealed tubes containing washed and sterilized sand at room temperature. Viability, assessed by colon...

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Amina Manni, El-Houcine Ait-Ouakrim, Bouchra Belkadi, Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf•
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Impact of exercise sequence in concurrent training on insulin resistance, glycemic control, and blood pressure in Type 2 diabetes

This study compared the effects of aerobic followed by resistance (CART) and resistance followed by aerobic (CRAT) training on insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, and blood pressure against a non-exercising control group (COT). 39 patients with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to CART (n = 13), CRAT (n = 13), or COT (n = 13) for a 12-week supervised program. Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) improved significantly (F = 24.460, p = 0.001, η² = 0.62), with CRAT...

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Friew Amare, Alemmebrat Kiflu, Aschenaki Taddese•
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Association between subway iron particulate matter exposure and respiratory disease in New York City

Particulate matter exposure is linked to increased morbidity and mortality. Iron-rich particulate matter (PM2.5), common in rapid transit systems, is a potential but understudied contributor to respiratory illness. Using electronic health records (EHR) from 452,272 patients in the INSIGHT Clinical Research Network in New York City (2020–2023), we examined whether local iron exposure is associated with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing difficulties, or respiratory in...

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Sára Melicharová, Stephenson Strobel, Yongkang Zhang, José A. Pagán, Anqing Hu, Mark Weiner, Masoud Ghandehari•
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Household survey on prevalence and risk factors for obesity in owned cats from Central Brazil

Few studies have conducted the prevalence of obesity in cat populations and the associated risk factors by assessing cats in their homes, regardless of whether they had visited a veterinary hospital. Moreover, such studies are scarce in Latin America, and, to date, few census-based, in-home epidemiological assessment of feline obesity has been conducted in Brazil. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of obesity in owned cats in the metropolis of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, and to assess the p...

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Danilo Conrado Silva, Mariana Yukari Hayasaki Porsani, Aparecido Divino da Cruz, Erika Figueiredo Pereira, Klayto José Gonçalves dos Santos, Lysa Bernardes Minasi, Vitória Alvarenga Nunes, Alex Silva da Cruz, Fabio Alves Teixeira•
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Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria causing surgical site infections in a tertiary care centers in Lebanon

Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are a significant global health concern, especially after noticing the development of bacteria that are also resistant to several antibiotics. In Lebanon, data on SSIs and their associated antimicrobial resistance patterns are scarce, highlighting a critical gap in local epidemiological knowledge. This study aimed to determine the distribution of bacterial pathogens and evaluate their antibiotic susceptibility among patients with SSIs in various Lebanese hospitals...

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Inass Kawtharani, Ghassan Ghssein, Hussein Mcheimeche, Mariam Hassan, Pascale Salameh, Najwane Sadier•
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Assessing the quality of lactation accommodation policies in California's higher education system.

Abstract Background Aligned with Title IX of the US Department of Education, the State of California requires public colleges and universities to provide lactating student parents access to a private, secure room that is not a restroom to express breastmilk or to breastfeed. Indirect reviews of current lactation policies within these colleges and universities do not assess the quality of the policies. High-quality policies are essential not just for compliance but also for providing meaningful...

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Blackman KCA, Shodahl S, Pickering TA, Habash M, Bandong LG•
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Brief treatments for panic disorder: a pilot study of the bergen repeated one-session treatment format.

Background Panic disorder (PD) significantly impacts individuals’ daily lives and overall well-being. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for PD treatment, there is a growing interest in brief interventions to improve accessibility and reduce treatment burden. This study explored the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a brief, four-session CBT intervention for PD, grounded in an intention-focused approach. The treatment emphasized modifying patients’ intentions un...

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Hansen B, Hjelle KM, Björgvinsson T, Erland O, Hagen K•
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Quantifying Disease Activity Despite Treatment with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis: Real-World Results from the PPD CorEvitas Psoriatic Arthritis/Spondyloarthritis Registry.

Introduction Although tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFis) have improved management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA); many patients experience suboptimal disease control. We quantified achievement of varying degrees of disease activity in patients with PsA and axSpA who initiated and maintained TNFi treatment for 12 months. Methods Patients with PsA or axSpA enrolled in the PPD™ CorEvitas™ PsA/Spondyloarthritis Registry were included in the study. Varying d...

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Mease P, Ye X, Saffore CD, Parikh B, Ciecinski S, Blachley T, Eliot M, Middaugh N, Ogdie A•
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Comparative Profile of Microbiome in Normal Skin and Acne Vulgaris Skin Patients.

Introduction Changes in the skin microbiome are associated with acne vulgaris (AV), a condition characterized by comedones, papules, and pustules. While some bacteria have been studied, many others remain unexplored, highlighting the need to understand the microbiome differences between acne-prone and normal skin. This study aimed to compare skin microbiome profiles between AV patients and healthy individuals and to explore associations with microbial diversity and specific bacterial population...

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Sitohang IBS, Legiawati L, Widaty S, Nilasari H, Agustin T, Chairunnisa S, Manurung THP•