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Support for patients with hepatitis C: An exploratory qualitative study of medical specialists’ perceptions

, 1999
Objective: To explore the range of meanings about the role of support for patients with hepatitis C by examining medical specialists ...
Hepworth, Julie, Julie Hepworth, Teague, W, Krug, G, Warwick Teague, Hepworth, J, Teague, Warick, Krug, Gary, Gary Krug   +8 more
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Acute caffeine treatment protects the developing retina from ischemia‐induced cell death

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Caffeine reduces cell death in the developing retina under ischemia (OGD). This effect does not involve BDNF upregulation or antioxidant pathways (NRF2/VEGF). Neuroprotection occurs mainly through adenosine A2A receptor antagonism, decreasing glutamate release and excitotoxicity, highlighting caffeine's potential as an acute neuroprotective agent in ...
Amanda Alves Nascimento, Danniel Pereira‐Figueiredo, Gabriella Grossi de Lima Dias, Gabriel Ferreira dos Santos, Mariana Rodrigues Pereira, Rafael Brito, Karin C Calaza   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peer-assisted telemedicine hepatitis-C treatment for people who use drugs in rural communities: a mixed methods study

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
Background The increase in opioid use disorder among young, nonurban people has fueled sharp rises in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Innovative treatment models are needed that circumvent healthcare system barriers for people who use drugs (PWUD ...
Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, Andrew Seaman, Tonhi Gailey, Hunter C. Spencer, P. Todd Korthuis   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are Peer Specialists Happy on the Job?

, 2018
Objective: This study was designed to examine the impact of role clarity and job training on job satisfaction among peer specialists. Method: A 3-part survey assessing job training, job satisfaction, and role clarity was administered online to 195 peer ...
Jenkins, Sarah, Chenneville, Tiffany, Salnaitis, Christina L.   +2 more
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RoundMi: A quantitative method to analyze mitochondrial morphology in mitotic cells

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RoundMi is a workflow for rapid analysis of mitochondrial morphology in mitotic cells. By combining adaptive preprocessing with automated segmentation and quantification, it enables accurate measurements from single focal plane images, reducing acquisition time and computational demands while remaining compatible with high‐throughput fixed and live ...
Elmira Parvindokht Bararpour, Christine Volmert, Valentina Piano   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Certified Peer Support Specialists: Advancing Peer Support Services in Deaf Mental Health Care

, 2016
The Peer Support Services is now considered an important element in the present-day mental health care delivery systems. In some states, this type of service is slowly gaining in Deaf Mental Health Care.
Gournaris, Michael John, Ph.D, LP
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Small RNA pathways in mammalian oocytes

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Three distinct small RNA pathways operate in mammalian oocytes: RNAi interference (RNAi), the microRNA (miRNA) pathway, and the PIWI‐associated RNA (piRNA) pathway. These pathways use small RNAs to guide sequence‐specific repression and contribute to oocyte biology by targeting genes and mobile elements or appear insignificant since different ...
Petr Svoboda, Josef Pasulka
wiley   +1 more source

Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on peer support in post-rehabilitation care for individuals with acquired brain injury: a qualitative study

BMC Health Services Research
Background Acquired brain injury (ABI) can pose significant challenges, particularly during the transition from rehabilitation to independent living. Peer support, provided by individuals with similar experiences, may enhance self-management, emotional ...
M. J. J. Voorn, J. M. W. F. Verlinden, S. J. S. Sep, I. P. J. Huijnen   +3 more
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Pathways and pitfalls: a qualitative study of student experiences in biomedical science education

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Biomedical science students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers including financial strain, disrupted laboratory access and cultural exclusion. Peer networks provide vital support when institutional systems are difficult to navigate. To create inclusive learning environments and achieve academic success, educators should blend active, hands‐
Olivia J. Russell, Cassy Ross, Panagiota S. Filippou, Bruno Silvester Lopes, Dominic Gilchrist, Paul Dean, Kamar Ameen‐Ali, Tora K. Smulders‐Srinivasan, Ahmad A. Khundakar   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Navigating barriers and embracing facilitators of connection: insights from peer recovery specialists working with individuals with substance use disorder and criminal justice involvement: a qualitative analysis

Health & Justice
Background Substance use disorder affects over half of incarcerated individuals, with 23% experiencing opioid use disorder specifically. Addressing opioid use disorder in jails is crucial due to its association with increased recidivism and overdose ...
Rebecca Sutter-Barrett, Nancy R.B. Spencer, Nora Elnahas, Rebecca Hurd, Margaret Delaney, Aman Bivens   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source