Development and Preliminary Validation of the Social Distance toward Bisexual Persons Scale

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Caleb Esteban
This article details the development and preliminary validation of the Social Distance toward Bisexual Persons Scale (SDBPS). This secondary data research employed an instrumental design, based on a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study conducted with Hispanics in Puerto Rico. The scale's development involved multiple stages. The team developed a pool of 22 items with two dimensions measuring social distance towards bisexual individuals that were generated from research...

Association of Payment Model Changes With the Rate of Total Joint Arthroplasty in Patients Undergoing Kidney Replacement Therapy

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Jennifer D Motter
CONCLUSION: There was no loss in access to TJA for medically complex patients receiving kidney replacement therapy. The increase in TJA incidence for patients after kidney transplant and decrease for patients receiving dialysis suggest that surgeons continued to provide care for higher risk patients whose risk of morbidity or mortality with total joint replacement has been maximally improved after transplantation.

Investigation of Lead and Chromium Exposure After Consumption of Contaminated Cinnamon-Containing Applesauce - United States, November 2023-April 2024

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Alyssa N Troeschel
Although lead poisoning can cause detrimental health effects, it is largely preventable. Common exposure sources include contaminated soil, water, and lead-based paint in homes built before the 1978 ban on residential lead-containing paint. In North Carolina, testing for lead is encouraged for all children at ages 1 and 2 years, and is required for children covered by Medicaid. In October 2023, routine pediatric blood lead testing and follow-up investigations conducted by the North Carolina...

The Complete Genome Sequences of 64 Species of Amphibians

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Timothy J Colston
We present the complete genome sequences of 64 species of amphibians (61 Anurans, 2 Caudates and 1 Caecilian) including complete genomes from four type specimens. Illumina sequencing was performed on DNA extracted from wild-caught specimens. The reads were assembled using a de novo method followed by a finishing step. The raw and assembled data are publicly available via Genbank.

Natural sulfur compounds in mental health and neurological disorders: insights from observational and intervention studies

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Apeksha Rana
Over the years, the global disease burden of neurological disorders (NDs) and mental disorders (MDs) has significantly increased, making them one of the most critical concerns and challenges to human health. In pursuit of novel therapies against MD and ND, there has been a growing focus on nutrition and health. Dietary sulfur, primarily derived from various natural sources, plays a crucial role in numerous physiological processes, including brain function. This review offers an overview of the...

Henkel: Quality Engineer

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Henkel: Maintenance Engineer

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Competitive: Henkel: About this Position Maintenance team is open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to common goals. Personal career development by... Yantai, Shandong, China