https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091477
Two-thirds of adults in surveyed countries lack awareness that diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091476
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced health care utilization in early 2020, but by late 2021, overall utilization exceeded pre-pandemic levels, with increased telehealth use and return to pre-pandemic levels for inpatient and ED visits, although these remained low for members without evidence of COVID-19.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091474
This scoping review identifies strategies to enhance active participation of family caregivers in dementia psychoeducation, including involvement of qualified interventionists, use of interactive teaching methods, tailoring content to caregiver needs, collaboration, peer support, and experiential learning, while also highlighting hindrances like negative emotions and cultural taboos.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091472
Scientists have enhanced the proton conductivity of two metal-organic frameworks by encapsulating imidazole molecules in their pores, resulting in a significant boost in conductivity and potential for use in electrochemical fields.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091471
This study outlines the synthesis principles of spiky Au nanoparticles with controlled core sizes and spike numbers, and demonstrates their excellent catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline conditions.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091470
This study presents a method for capturing and converting CO2 into functionalized carbamate monomers using the reversible reaction of CO2 with diamines, which can then be polymerized into greener nonisocyanate polyurethanes with tunable properties.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091469
This study reports a Ru-/Ir-catalyzed synthesis of macrolactams from macrolactones and esters under neutral conditions, efficiently generating 32 amides and 22 macrolactams with water as the sole byproduct.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38091468
Avermectin exposure induces liver injury in freshwater-farmed carp through oxidative stress, inflammation, autophagy, and apoptosis, highlighting the importance of monitoring pesticide contamination in aquatic environments.