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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537144/first-report-of-powdery-mildew-on-berchemia-floribunda-caused-by-erysiphe-berchemiae-in-china
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Leitao Tan, Yiming Shi, Yun He, Chengui Zhao, Wei Ding, Qiuping Liu
The genus Berchemia (family Rhamnaceae), a group of climbing plants, is mainly distributed in Asia, Africa, and South America. Berchemia plants are widely used in traditional medicine in some Asian countries (Inoshiri et al. 1987). For example, in Japan, B. racemosa (synonym B. floribunda ) is used for the treatment of gallstones, liver diseases, neuralgia, and stomach cramps, and in China, B. floribunda is used for the treatment of rheumatism and lumbago. In August 2022, typical powdery mildew symptoms were observed on wild B...
March 27, 2024: Plant Disease
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536874/gray-whale-eschrichtius-robustus-post-mortem-findings-from-december-2018-through-2021-during-the-unusual-mortality-event-in-the-eastern-north-pacific
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Stephen Raverty, Pádraig Duignan, Denise Greig, Jessica L Huggins, Kathy Burek Huntington, Michael Garner, John Calambokidis, Paul Cottrell, Kerri Danil, Dalin D'Alessandro, Deborah Duffield, Moe Flannery, Frances Md Gulland, Barbie Halaska, Dyanna M Lambourn, Taylor Lehnhart, Jorge Urbán R, Teri Rowles, James Rice, Kate Savage, Kristin Wilkinson, Justin Greenman, Justin Viezbicke, Brendan Cottrell, P Dawn Goley, Maggie Martinez, Deborah Fauquier
Beginning in December 2018, increased numbers of gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) strandings were reported along the west coast of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, prompting declaration of a gray whale Unusual Mortality Event (UME) by the United States National Marine Fisheries Service. Although strandings declined in 2020 and 2021 from a peak in 2019, the UME is still ongoing as of fall 2023. Between 17 December 2018 and 31 December 2021, 503 animals stranded along the west coast of North America, with 226 strandings in Mexico, 71 in California, 12 in Oregon, 56 in Washington, 21 in British Columbia, and 117 in Alaska...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536824/copayment-mechanism-in-selected-districts-of-uganda-availability-market-share-and-price-of-quality-assured-artemisinin-based-combination-therapies-in-private-drug-outlets
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Moses Ocan, Winnie Nambatya, Caroline Otike, Loyce Nakalembe, Sam Nsobya
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity, and mortality in Uganda. A large proportion of malaria symptomatic patients seek healthcare in private sector. However, availability and affordability are major barriers to access to effective treatment. The private sector copayment mechanism in Uganda aims to increase availability and affordability of antimalarial agents. Our study assessed availability, price, and market share of quality assured artemisinin-based combination therapies (QAACTs) in private drug outlets in selected districts during the implementation of copayment mechanism...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536811/designing-iranian-hospital-organizational-charts-global-comparisons
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mostafa Amini-Rarani, Somayeh Mokhtari, Mohammad Akbari, Zahra Zamani, Somayeh Mahdiyan
BACKGROUND: Hospitals should have effective and efficient organizational charts to face the changing healthcare environment. Thus, for this purpose, the present study seeks to compile an organizational chart for Iranian hospitals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted in two phase overview and qualitative (using focus group discussion). In the overview phase, the organizational charts of hospitals were analyzed in terms of complexity (i.e., degree of horizontal and vertical separations), and the initial hospital organizational chart was developed based on the results...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536808/development-and-validation-of-the-japanese-version-of-the-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-development-of-clinical-skills-scale
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yusuke Kanakubo, Yoshifumi Sugiyama, Eriko Yoshida, Takuya Aoki, Rieko Mutai, Masato Matsushima, Tadao Okada
INTRODUCTION: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Development of Clinical Skills Scale (LGBT-DOCSS) is a validated self-assessment tool for health and mental health professionals who provide healthcare for sexual and gender minority patients. This study aimed to develop and validate a Japanese version of LGBT-DOCSS (LGBT-DOCSS-JP) and examine its psychometric properties. METHODS: LGBT-DOCSS was translated into Japanese and cross-culturally validated using cognitive debriefing...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536803/electromyographic-activity-of-pelvic-floor-muscles-in-different-positions-during-the-use-an-innovative-vaginal-educator-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Natália de Souza Duarte, Yury Souza De Azevedo, Emilly Cássia Soares Furtado, Lorena Jarid Freire De Araújo, Rayanne Mesquita Bendelack, Cibele Nazaré Câmara Rodrigues, Nazete Dos Santos Araujo, Pablo Fabiano Moura das Neves, Ana Clara Nunes Soares, Rayana Carvalho Barros, Tainah Lacerda Santos, Erica Feio Carneiro Nunes, Elizabeth Alves Gonçalves Ferreira, Bianca Callegari, João Simão de Melo-Neto
The pelvic floor requires an integrated anatomical structure owing to its multiple functions. Therefore, it is necessary to study methods for improving muscle recruitment during training. This study aimed to analyze the effect of using an innovative vaginal trainer on the bioelectrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic positioning and interference factors, such as age, childbirth, sexual activity, urinary incontinence, and menopause, were also analyzed. A cross-sectional study assessed 30 women using an evaluation form, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, and surface electromyography...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536781/comparison-of-metabolic-risk-factors-lipid-indices-healthy-eating-index-and-physical-activity-among-premenopausal-menopausal-and-postmenopausal-women
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Leila Moradi, Sayed Jalal Hashemi, Ferdos Zaman, Meysam Alipour, Zahra Farhangiyan, Maryam Sharifzadeh
INTRODUCTION: In this study, we aimed to compare metabolic risk factors, lipid indices, healthy eating index, and physical activity among premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 4,732 women participating in the Hoveyzeh Cohort Study were placed into three groups of premenopausal (n=736), menopausal (n=396), and postmenopausal (n=917) women, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria . RESULTS: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 43...
March 27, 2024: Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536776/electroacupuncture-stimulation-enhances-the-permeability-of-the-blood-brain-barrier-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-preclinical-evidence-and-possible-mechanisms
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nuo Xu, Peng Gong, Shiting Xu, Yangyun Chen, Mengyuan Dai, Zhaoxing Jia, Xianming Lin
An important cellular barrier to maintain the stability of the brain's internal and external environment is the blood-brain barrier (BBB). It also prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue through blood circulation while providing protection for the central nervous system. It should be noted, however, that the intact BBB can be a barrier to the transport of most drugs into the brain via the conventional route of administration, which can prevent them from reaching effective concentrations for the treatment of disorders affecting the central nervous system...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536775/inflammatory-biomarker-based-clinical-practice-in-patients-with-pneumonia-a-systematic-review-of-randomized-controlled-trials
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dimitrios Dimitropoulos, Michalis Karmpadakis, Themistoklis Paraskevas, Christos Michailides, Maria Lagadinou, Christina Platanaki, Charalampos Pierrakos, Dimitrios Velissaris
UNLABELLED: Objectives: Biomarker-based clinical practice is currently gaining ground and increasingly affects decision making. A variety of biomarkers have been studied through the years and some of them have already an established role in modern medicine, such as procalcitonin (PCT) which has been proposed to reduce antibiotic exposure. We purposed to systematically review all biomarkers examined for guiding the clinical practice in patients with pneumonia. METHODS: A systematic review on PubMed was performed on April 2023 by two independent researchers using the PRISMA guidelines...
March 27, 2024: Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536530/the-paradox-of-mri-for-breast-cancer-screening-high-risk-and-dense-breasts-available-evidence-and-current-practice
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REVIEW
Francesco Sardanelli, Veronica Magni, Gabriele Rossini, Fleur Kilburn-Toppin, Nuala A Healy, Fiona J Gilbert
In the mid-1990s, the identification of BRCA1/2 genes for breast cancer susceptibility led to testing breast MRI accuracy in screening women at increased risk. From 2000 onwards, ten intraindividual comparative studies showed the marked superiority of MRI: the sensitivity ranged 25-58% for mammography, 33-52% for ultrasound, 48-67% for mammography plus ultrasound, and 71-100% for MRI; specificity 93-100%, 91-98%, 89-98%, and 81-98%, respectively. Based on the available evidence, in 2006-2007, the UK National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the American Cancer Society recommended MRI screening of high-risk women, followed by other international guidelines...
March 27, 2024: Insights Into Imaging
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536448/arterial-spin-labelling-magnetic-resonance-imaging-and-perfusion-patterns-in-neurocognitive-and-other-mental-disorders-a-systematic-review
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REVIEW
Rita Ferreira, António J Bastos-Leite
We reviewed 33 original research studies assessing brain perfusion, using consensus guidelines from a "white paper" issued by the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Perfusion Study Group and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology Action BM1103 ("Arterial Spin Labelling Initiative in Dementia"; https://www.cost.eu/actions/BM1103/ ). The studies were published between 2011 and 2023 and included participants with subjective cognitive decline plus; neurocognitive disorders, including mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and vascular cognitive impairment (VCI); as well as schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar and major depressive disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, panic disorder and alcohol use disorder...
March 27, 2024: Neuroradiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536052/spirituality-and-people-with-psychosis-a-content-analysis-of-influential-primetime-television-programs
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
David R Hodge, Patricia R Turner
OBJECTIVE: This mixed methods study examined depictions of spirituality among people with psychosis in influential television programming. Spirituality is a central strength for many people with psychosis. Yet, despite the important role media plays in shaping perceptions, little research has examined the intersection between spirituality and psychosis in popular media. METHODS: To address this gap, we conducted a content analysis of the 50 most viewed primetime fictional television shows over a 10-year period as determined by the Nielsen rating organization...
March 27, 2024: International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535931/safety-of-oral-carica-papaya-l-leaf-10-ethanolic-extract-for-acute-and-chronic-toxicity-tests-in-sprague-dawley-rats
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Weerakit Taychaworaditsakul, Chalermpong Saenjum, Nongkran Lumjuan, Kriangkrai Chawansuntati, Suphunwadee Sawong, Kanjana Jaijoy, Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Seewaboon Sireeratawong
Carica papaya L. leaves, traditionally utilized in dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, exhibit a broad spectrum of potentially therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, and wound healing properties. This study examined the acute and chronic toxicity of 10% ethanolic-extracted C. papaya leaf in Sprague Dawley rats. The acute toxicity assessment was a single oral dose of 5000 mg/kg body weight, while the chronic toxicity assessment included daily oral doses of 100, 400, 1000, and 5000 mg/kg over 180 days...
March 1, 2024: Toxics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535861/analysis-of-trypanosoma-equiperdum-recombinant-proteins-for-the-serological-diagnosis-of-dourine
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mirella Luciani, Gisella Armillotta, Tiziana Di Febo, Ivanka Krasteva, Simonetta Ulisse, Chiara Di Pancrazio, Caterina Laguardia, Fabrizia Perletta, Anna Serroni, Marta Maggetti, Lilia Testa, Flavio Sacchini, Mariangela Iorio, Diamante Rodomonti, Manuela Tittarelli, Maria Teresa Mercante
The significance of Trypanosoma equiperdum as the causative agent of dourine cannot be understated, especially given its high mortality rate among equids. International movement of equids should be subject to thorough health checks and screenings to ensure that animals are not infected with Trypanosoma equiperdum . This involves the implementation of quarantine protocols, testing procedures, and the issuance of health certificates to certify the health status of the animals. Three proteins, the peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase (A0A1G4I8N3), the GrpE protein homolog (A0A1G4I464) and the transport protein particle (TRAPP) component, putative (A0A1G4I740) (UniProt accession numbers SCU68469...
March 13, 2024: Veterinary Sciences
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535837/exploring-the-effectiveness-of-problem-based-learning-in-an-international-undergraduate-program-in-veterinary-sciences-students-satisfaction-experience-and-learning
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Anna Broseghini, Miina Lõoke, Marta Brscic, Juliana Raffaghelli, Barbara Cardazzo, Antonella Lotti, Laura Cavicchioli, Lieta Marinelli
The systematic evaluation of the integration of problem-based learning (PBL) into educational programs in Italy is scarce and there are no published reports of its use in an Italian Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree program. This paper aims to assess the satisfaction of second-year students on an international Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree program after implementing two weeks of PBL with a multidisciplinary approach. Moreover, the impact of this methodological approach on the students' performance and their perceptions concerning their learning experience was investigated...
February 27, 2024: Veterinary Sciences
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535741/changes-in-body-composition-and-physical-performance-after-a-six-week-international-tour-in-young-chilean-female-tennis-players
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pablo Luna-Villouta, Luis Valenzuela Contreras, Cristian Martínez Salazar, Jorge Flández Valderrama, Carlos Matus-Castillo, Carol Flores-Rivera, Marcelo Paredes-Arias, Rodrigo Vargas-Vitoria
Junior tennis players travel a lot to play tennis tournaments; this causes them to spend a lot of time away from their homes and disrupts their training, which could reduce their performance and increase the risk of injury. The purpose of this study was to analyze the changes in physical performance and body composition after a six-week international tour in young Chilean female tennis players. Thirty young female tennis players (15.4 ± 0.6) participated in this study. Body weight, skinfolds, and perimeters were measured...
March 11, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535736/weekly-programming-of-hamstring-related-training-contents-in-european-professional-soccer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Pedro Gómez-Piqueras, Antonio Martínez-Serrano, Tomás T Freitas, Antonio Gómez Díaz, Irineu Loturco, Enric Giménez, Joao Brito, David García-López, Hernan Giuria, Paulino Granero-Gil, Shaun Huygaerts, Francesc Cos, Julio Calleja-González, Emmanuel Vallance, Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal, Pedro E Alcaraz
Hamstring injuries in soccer continue to be a challenge for professionals who work with soccer players daily. Although its origin is multifactorial, the proper management of neuromuscular fatigue during the training microcycle is a very important factor to consider. There are no clear guidelines regarding the weekly distribution of certain exercises that demand the hamstrings. The main objective of this study was to describe the usual training practices of professional European soccer teams. An international observational survey design was applied to some of the strength and conditioning coaches of professional soccer teams...
March 5, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535734/applicability-of-the-cumberland-ankle-instability-tool-in-elite-volleyball-athletes-a-cross-sectional-observational-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Flavia Figlioli, Giacomo Belmonte, Valerio Giustino, Alberto Canzone, Elena Ferrantello, Marco Gervasi, Eneko Fernández-Peña, Giuseppe Battaglia, Antonino Bianco, Antonino Patti
BACKGROUND: The ease of administration of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) could represent a methodology for periodically evaluating athletes, preventing ankle instability injuries. This study aimed to achieve three objectives: (a) to evaluate the applicability of the CAIT scale in volleyball; (b) to explore whether ankle instability presents a greater risk in lower-level volleyball categories and whether elite athletes demonstrate an ability to mitigate this risk; and (c) to identify potential predictors of ankle instability...
March 5, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535732/isak-based-anthropometric-standards-for-elite-male-and-female-soccer-players
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Cristian Petri, Francesco Campa, Francis Holway, Luca Pengue, Luis Suarez Arrones
This study aimed to provide reference values for anthropometric characteristics of elite male and female soccer players, considering a group of individuals from the general population as controls. The anthropometric profiles of 357 elite soccer players [184 males (age 24.3 ± 4.3 y) and 173 females (age 25.2 ± 5.1 y)] participating in the first Italian league (Serie A) and 363 subjects from the general population [188 males (age 24.2 ± 4.8 y) and 175 females (age 25.0 ± 5.1 y)] were measured according to the guidelines of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)...
February 23, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535565/wildlife-as-food-and-medicine-in-brazil-a-neglected-zoonotic-risk
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Caio Graco Zeppelini, Ianei de Oliveira Carneiro, Poliana Mascarenhas de Abreu, Ann Katelynn Linder, Romulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves, Federico Costa
The practice of consuming wild fauna in Brazil is both culturally and socioeconomically questionable. Wild animals and their byproducts are sought for nutritional, medicinal, and/or supernatural reasons, with some taxa (e.g., songbirds) being kept as pets. This practice is concentrated in traditional and rural communities, as well as the rural exodus populations in large urban centers, maintained both by cultural preferences and for their role in food safety in part of the rural exodus community. A total of 564 taxa are known to be sold in wet markets in Brazil, with birds, fish, and mammals being the most commonly listed...
March 2, 2024: Pathogens
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