ObjectiveThis paper describes the development and user evaluation of a web-delivered oral health behavior change intervention grounded in the spirit and methods of motivational interviewing (MI).MethodsThe current project builds on prior research in which MI delivered by oral health professionals…
ObjectivesTo evaluate preventive achievements and identify emerging trends and challenges regarding road traffic injuries (RTIs) in China from 1997 to 2023.Study designEcological trend study.MethodsData on road traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths were extracted from China’s National Bureau of Statistics. Joinpoint…
In this case study, a self-described biofield therapy (BT) therapist and a sham therapist participated in multiple (n = 24) treatment and control (non-treatment) sessions under double-blind conditions. During the treatment phases, BT and sham therapists attempted to influence mice with cancer…
BackgroundMaintaining independence is a key priority for older adults and a central goal of district nursing care. Although person-centered shared decision-making and the use of routinely collected care data are recognized as strategies to support independence, their combined use in…
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the response patterns of root-associated fungal communities in the rare and endangered species Paphiopedilum barbigerum across different habitat types, and to identify key taxonomic groups that differentiate natural habitats from reintroduction sites, thereby providing a…
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains one of the most lethal breast cancer subtypes, driven by early dissemination and resistance to therapy. Here, we reveal a macrophage-centered cytokine circuit that fuels TNBC metastasis and immune evasion. Tumor cells reprogram naïve macrophages…
BackgroundColorectal cancer with microsatellite stable (MSS) status is intrinsically resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy targeting PD-1 or PD-L1. However, emerging evidence suggests that chemotherapies may overcome this resistance when combined with immunotherapy.MethodsWe conducted a pooled analysis of individual patient…
BackgroundUnhealthy alcohol consumption remains a significant public health concern among U.S. Veterans, yet less is known about recent trends in binge and heavy drinking among this population. This study examines trends in and correlates of binge and heavy alcohol use…
As a part of the 21st INTERPOL International Forensic Science Managers Symposium, this work explores the latest scientific developments, methodologies, and trends in forensic biology and forensic DNA analysis of biological evidence during the years 2023 to 2025 and builds…
ObjectiveEvidence suggests that individuals with higher death literacy levels are more capable of planning their own end-of-life care. Lung cancer has the highest mortality among all cancers; therefore, early clarification of preferences for life-sustaining treatments (LSTs) represents an important and…