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Doing a double take: when transthoracic echocardiography fails for mitral valve annuloplasty ring endocarditis with Streptococcus pyogenes: a case report
BackgroundThis case highlights several complications of a late and rare presentation of culture-negative Streptococcus pyogenes endocarditis of a...
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Innovative approaches in discussions of diabetes among healthcare sector actors in Germany
The dramatic growth in the rate of diabetes prompts serious debates about awareness, early diagnosis, and care interventions. This Viewpoint aims to...
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Distribution and transformation of potentially toxic elements in cracks under coal mining disturbance in farmland
The ground cracks resulting from coal mining activities induce alterations in the physical and chemical characteristics of soil. However, limited...
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Enhancing environmental sustainability: Butea monosperma leaves as a key component in WO3-based composites for water purification and therapeutic applications
In this research, a novel nano-biocomposite material, namely, tungsten trioxide-Butea monosperma leaf powder (WO 3 @BLP), is an effective and...
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Plastics and plastic-bound toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from Sri Lanka
This study examined plastics and toxic metals in municipal solid waste compost from various regions in Sri Lanka. Plastics were extracted using...
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Health and environmental risk assessment of mercury in outdoor and indoor dust in artisanal and small-scale gold mining area in Amansie-west district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Mercury (Hg) pollution around artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) areas has been of much concern. Many studies have reported elevated Hg...
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Effective removal of chromium by adsorption using Delonix regia bark derived activated carbon from aqueous solution: a sustainable approach
This study introduces a new biosorbent derived from Delonix regia bark-activated carbon to efficiently remove Chromium Cr(VI) metal ions from aqueous...
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A review on the enantioselective distribution and toxicity of chiral pesticides in aquatic environment
Chiral pesticides account for about 40% of the total pesticides. In the process of using pesticides, it will inevitably flow into the surface water...
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Assessing risk for severe domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and in-laws: adapted danger assessments for women in abusive relationships in India
Despite domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and/or in-laws being a significant public health problem in India, there are...
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Empirical analysis of dust and noise pollutants produced in the wood-CNC machining process
In the manufacturing processes, consideration of sustainability is of particular importance. The current study is concerned with the influences of...
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Association between body mass index and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The continuous decline of human semen quality during the past decades has drawn much concern globally. Previous studies have suggested a link between...
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The addition of mycoprotein to a mixed-meal impacts postprandial glucose kinetics without altering blood glucose concentrations: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundMycoprotein is a high-fibre food previously shown to reduce postprandial glucose concentrations when ingested within a mixed-meal. We...
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Increased extinction probability and altered physiological characteristics in pirimicarb-tolerant Daphnia magna
We evaluated the physiological characteristics of chemical-tolerant cladocerans. Over the course of 26 generations (F25), Daphnia magna was...
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Young People’s Barriers and Facilitators of Engagement with Web-Based Mental Health Interventions for Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study
BackgroundThe prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms in young people have increased in many countries around the world. Web-based mental...
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of the oxygenated monoterpene linalool in alleviating saline stress effects on Allium cepa L.
Sodium chloride (NaCl) can cause oxidative stress in plants, which represents a potential obstacle to the development of monocultures worldwide....
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Assessing the global warming potential impact of organic fertilizer strategies in rice cultivation in Sri Lanka
Rice is the staple food in Sri Lanka, and over 15% of the national land is allocated for rice cultivation. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rice...
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Social costs associated with fibromyalgia in Spain
BackgroundFibromyalgia is a chronic rheumatic disease of unknown aetiology, highly disabling and mainly affecting women. The aim of our work is to...
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Religious Belief Among Women in Australia: Characteristics and Role in Influencing Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life and Lifestyle
Religiosity can be an important factor in women’s health-related behaviour, attitudes, and decision-making. Evidence however, regarding the...
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Mindfulness in Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Can the Use of a Mindfulness Diary Positively Influence the Therapeutic Outcome of Orthopedic Rehabilitation?
ObjectivesMindfulness is a proven therapeutic practice for reducing anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, which are factors that influence the...
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Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Technology Use in Autistic Adults
There is little understanding of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior as preventive health behaviors in autistic adults. Technology has been...
