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Manganese exposure and perinatal health: a systematic review of literature.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-18 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2440897

Sehar Iqbal, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Juweria Abid, Taima Qudah, Maher Mahmoud Al-Dabbas, Inayat Ali, Zoha Imtiaz Malik

{"title":"Manganese exposure and perinatal health: a systematic review of literature.","authors":"Sehar Iqbal, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Juweria Abid, Taima Qudah, Maher Mahmoud Al-Dabbas, Inayat Ali, Zoha Imtiaz Malik","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2440897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2440897","url":null,"abstract":"Manganese is essential for adequate feto-maternal health; however, an inverted U-shaped relation has been found between maternal manganese status and pregnancy complications. This systematic review summarizes the effect of maternal manganese exposure and perinatal health. We adopted a systematic approach to retrieve the recent literature. After applying the inclusion/exclusion criterion, a total of 20 studies were included in this review. Results found a non-significant relationship between maternal manganese exposure and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), while only three studies reported the association between higher manganese levels and risk of preterm birth. Also, inconsistent results were found regarding higher manganese status and risk of low birth weight. This review reported no association between higher maternal manganese status andrisk of GDM. Nevertheless, the paucity of literature related to small for gestational age and pre-eclampsia prohibits a conclusion. Further studies are required for evaluation of environmental manganese exposure and maternal manganese status.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142853417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Microbiological water quality assessment of swimming pools and jacuzzis in Northern Greece: a retrospective study.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2441486

Sofia Nikolaidou, Andreas Anestis, Stasini-Fotoula Bartzoki, Evgenia Lampropoulou, Theodoros Dardavesis, Anna-Bettina Haidich, Ilias Tirodimos, Zoi Tsimtsiou

{"title":"Microbiological water quality assessment of swimming pools and jacuzzis in Northern Greece: a retrospective study.","authors":"Sofia Nikolaidou, Andreas Anestis, Stasini-Fotoula Bartzoki, Evgenia Lampropoulou, Theodoros Dardavesis, Anna-Bettina Haidich, Ilias Tirodimos, Zoi Tsimtsiou","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2441486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2441486","url":null,"abstract":"Swimming pools and jacuzzis can pose significant public health risks as potential sources of infections. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and concentration of microbiological indicators in recreational water facilities in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, focusing on their hygiene status before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Between January 2018 and December 2022, 1114 water samples were analyzed by the regional Water Hygiene Laboratory at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, using standardized ISO methods. Jacuzzis exhibited the highest microbial contamination, particularly for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (19.7%), while indoor adult pools showed the lowest. Overall, P. aeruginosa was found in 12.4% of samples, with the highest concentrations in jacuzzis (median: 30 CFU/100 ml). Significant seasonal variations were identified in the prevalence of total microbial flora (p < 0.001) and total coliforms (p = 0.03), as well as in the concentration of residual chlorine (p = 0.023). During the COVID-19 pandemic, microbial prevalence decreased across facilities. We concluded a strong compliance with Greek and international microbiological standards. The decline in microbial prevalence overtime likely reflects the impact of the strict hygiene measures implemented during the pandemic. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining rigorous hygiene practices to protect public health.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A promising therapeutic potential of Origanum vulgare extract in mitigating ethanol-induced working memory impairments and hippocampal oxidative stress in rats. 牛至提取物在减轻乙醇引起的大鼠工作记忆损伤和海马氧化应激方面具有良好的治疗潜力。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2440898

Maryam Aliabadi, Farhad Valizadegan, Bagher Seyedalipour, Sahar Yaqubi, Ehsan Nazifi

{"title":"A promising therapeutic potential of Origanum vulgare extract in mitigating ethanol-induced working memory impairments and hippocampal oxidative stress in rats.","authors":"Maryam Aliabadi, Farhad Valizadegan, Bagher Seyedalipour, Sahar Yaqubi, Ehsan Nazifi","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2440898","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2440898","url":null,"abstract":"This study explored the therapeutic potential hydroalcoholic extract derived from Origanum vulgare leaf in mitigating ethanol-induced working memory impairments and hippocampal oxidative stress in rats. Eight groups, including controls, ethanol-exposed rats, and those treated with extract (100, 200, and 300 mg/kg) alone or combined with ethanol, were assessed using the radial arm maze (RAM) for behavioral tests. Ethanol increased working memory errors and time spent in error zones, effects notably reduced by the extract, especially at 300 mg/kg dose (P≤0.001). Biochemical tests showed ethanol suppressed catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities within the hippocampus and cortex. while the extract elevated CAT and SOD activities and reduced AChE activity. These results suggest the extract's neuroprotective properties, including oxidative stress reduction and neurotransmitter modulation, which mitigate ethanol-induced hippocampal damage. This highlights Origanum vulgare extract potential as a therapeutic adjunct for memory deficits and oxidative stress-related conditions.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Potential of cyclodextrin-based formulations of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oils in the control of the date moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Pyralidae).

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2439446

Maha Ben Abada, Abir Soltani, Soumaya Haoual Hamdi, Emna Boushih, Sophie Fourmentin, Hélène Greige-Gerges, Jouda Mediouni Ben Jemâa

{"title":"Potential of cyclodextrin-based formulations of Rosmarinus officinalis essential oils in the control of the date moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Pyralidae).","authors":"Maha Ben Abada, Abir Soltani, Soumaya Haoual Hamdi, Emna Boushih, Sophie Fourmentin, Hélène Greige-Gerges, Jouda Mediouni Ben Jemâa","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2439446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2439446","url":null,"abstract":"Recently essential oils (EOs) encapsulation is experiencing growing applications in agricultural and agri-food sector. Encapsulation is reported as safe environmental technology leading to a reduction of conventional insecticides use. This study concerns the assessment of fumigant toxicity and persistence of Rosmarinus officinalis EO encapsulated in two cyclodextrins β-CD and HP-β-CD against larvae of the date moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae. The retention capacity, encapsulation efficacy, loading capacity and release behavior of the two inclusion complexes were investigated. Results showed that two studied CDs had in important retention capacity. Additionally, the encapsulation within CDs delayed the release of rosemary EO bioactive components; which explains the effectiveness of the encapsulated rosemary EO in CDs against E. ceratoniae fifth instars larvae. Furthermore, the encapsulation in the two CDs improved the persistence of the insecticidal toxicity. This study supports the use of cyclodextrins, mainly HP-β-CD, in the date industry for the control of insect pests.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142835635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of temperature on influenza activity across different populations in a subtropical region: a 7-year surveillance in Changsha, China. 温度对亚热带地区不同人群流感活动的影响：在中国长沙进行的为期 7 年的监测。

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2442767

Kun Sun, Shuilian Chen, Xixing Zhang, Yelan Li, Xuewen Yang, Yinzhu Zhou

{"title":"Effects of temperature on influenza activity across different populations in a subtropical region: a 7-year surveillance in Changsha, China.","authors":"Kun Sun, Shuilian Chen, Xixing Zhang, Yelan Li, Xuewen Yang, Yinzhu Zhou","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2442767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2442767","url":null,"abstract":"Changsha, a city of 10 million people in China, has complex patterns of influenza activities. There is limited evidence on how temperature influences influenza activity across different populations in a subtropical region. We collected influenza surveillance data from all medical facilities in Changsha City from 2017 to 2023. The effects of temperature on various influenza indicators, including daily frequency of influenza, influenza-like illness (ILI) rate, influenza A (FluA) rate, and influenza B (FluB) rate, were assessed using the distributed lag nonlinear model. This study revealed temperature exhibited the most significant impact on influenza activity. The low temperature (below 10°C) increased the effect on all influenza indicators, while the high temperature (above 25°C) primarily enhanced the effect on FluA and ILI rates. The impact on populations aged 6-17 years was significantly stronger than on other groups. The research results could provide reference for influenza prediction and early warning.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142823901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of medical students towards the use of benzalkonium chloride in hand sanitization from the perspective of environmental sustainability.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-11 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2440906

Qinghua Liu, Yongxin Tong, Qin Li, Mengfan Liao, Jun Wang

{"title":"Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of medical students towards the use of benzalkonium chloride in hand sanitization from the perspective of environmental sustainability.","authors":"Qinghua Liu, Yongxin Tong, Qin Li, Mengfan Liao, Jun Wang","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2440906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2440906","url":null,"abstract":"Control measures for disinfectant pollution and related anthropogenic behaviors are required. Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) with widespread use especially in hand sanitization is highlighted as a representative disinfectant emerging contaminant. This cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practice regarding BAC use for hand hygiene among medical students from the perspective of environmental sustainability. Of the 703 responding students, only 3.7% had never used hand sanitizer products containing BAC. But few students paid attention to the \"environmental friendliness\" property of products when consumption. Mean knowledge test score was 1.90 out of 5, suggesting poor knowledge regarding BAC use. Most students had positive attitudes toward source control of BAC pollution and strong intentions to learn more about environmental knowledge related to BAC and other disinfectants. Data indicated that medical students had positive attitudes but lacked knowledge and practices towards eco-friendly disinfectant use, thus further training and practice standards are required.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142806992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Time series patterns of dengue and associated climate variables in Bangladesh and Singapore (2000-2020): a comparative study of statistical models to forecast dengue cases.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-11 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2434206

Md Tauhedul Islam, A S M Maksud Kamal, Md Momin Islam, Sorif Hossain

{"title":"Time series patterns of dengue and associated climate variables in Bangladesh and Singapore (2000-2020): a comparative study of statistical models to forecast dengue cases.","authors":"Md Tauhedul Islam, A S M Maksud Kamal, Md Momin Islam, Sorif Hossain","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2434206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2434206","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the effect of climate factors on dengue incidence in Bangladesh and Singapore from 2000 to 2020. Various forecasting models, including Seasonal ARIMA, Poisson regression, artificial neural networks (ANN), support vector machines (SVM), and other statistical techniques, were applied to forecast dengue trends and generate future datasets. The results showed that Bangladesh has higher mean temperatures. The Poisson regression indicated that rainfall positively correlated with dengue cases in Bangladesh, while humidity and sunshine showed negative associations. In Singapore, temperature was positively associated with dengue cases, while rainfall and humidity had inverse relationships. ARIMA models predicted Singapore would experience the highest dengue cases by 2023. Based on the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), the TBATS model was most accurate for predicting dengue cases in Bangladesh, while both ARIMA and TBATS models performed well in Singapore. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers in Singapore and Bangladesh to develop climate-based warning systems.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142806995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Detection, characterization and antimicrobial susceptibility of Clostridioides difficile from seafood of Marmara Sea, Turkey.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2439459

Esra Akkaya, Hamparsun Hampikyan, Karlo Muratoglu, Hilal Colak, Enver Baris Bingol

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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of vanillic acid improves nephrotoxicity induced by sodium arsenite in mice.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2439452

Mohammad Javad Khodayar, Maryam Shirani, Saeedeh Shariati, Layasadat Khorsandi, Shokooh Mohtadi

{"title":"Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of vanillic acid improves nephrotoxicity induced by sodium arsenite in mice.","authors":"Mohammad Javad Khodayar, Maryam Shirani, Saeedeh Shariati, Layasadat Khorsandi, Shokooh Mohtadi","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2439452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2439452","url":null,"abstract":"This study examined the potential of vanillic acid (VA) to protect against renal oxidative stress and inflammation caused by sodium arsenite (SA) in mice. Mice were assigned to five groups: control, VA (100 mg/kg), SA (50 ppm in drinking water for 8 weeks), and SA + VA (50 and 100 mg/kg orally in the 7th and 8th weeks). After the experiment was ended, the Mice were sacrificed and serum and renal tissue samples were collected for additional assessments. Treatment with VA suppressed SA-induced increase in blood urea nitrogen and creatinine in the serum. Furthermore, renal histological damage induced by SA administration was ameliorated with VA treatment. Also, the increase in the level of lipid peroxidation marker (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances) along with the reduction in total thiol levels and the diminished activities of antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase) in the renal tissue of SA-treated mice were effectively reversed following treatment with VA. The results exhibited that the VA-treated groups (50 and 100 mg/kg) mitigated the elevation of inflammatory markers in kidney tissue (tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide) in SA-exposed mice. Our research findings indicate that VA could be a potential therapeutic agent for the management of SA-associated nephrotoxicity.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142800677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Monte Carlo simulations of radiological cancer risks associated with naturally occurring radionuclides in local and imported spices from Delta and Ogun States, Nigeria.

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2433714

Itunu Comfort Okeyode, Joy Aregheoghene Amuofu, Matthew Omoniyi Isinkaye, Amidu Olalekan Mustapha, Samuel Adeniran Oluwalana, Taofik Olubunmi Ewumi

{"title":"Monte Carlo simulations of radiological cancer risks associated with naturally occurring radionuclides in local and imported spices from Delta and Ogun States, Nigeria.","authors":"Itunu Comfort Okeyode, Joy Aregheoghene Amuofu, Matthew Omoniyi Isinkaye, Amidu Olalekan Mustapha, Samuel Adeniran Oluwalana, Taofik Olubunmi Ewumi","doi":"10.1080/09603123.2024.2433714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2024.2433714","url":null,"abstract":"Naturally occurring radionuclides in soil, water, and plants, including spices, pose potential health risks. Given the widespread use of spices in culinary practices, it is crucial to assess the potential health risks associated with their natural radionuclides content. This study determines the activity concentrations of natural radionuclides in locally processed and imported spices from markets in Delta and Ogun States, Nigeria, using gamma spectrometry. Monte Carlo simulations estimated the probabilistic distribution of cancer risk over a lifetime of exposure. The results revealed significant variability in the activity concentrations of 40K, 226Ra, and 232Th among the spice samples. The mean committed effective doses due to ingestion were 10.56 µSv/y, 9.82 µSv/y, and 6.87 µSv/y for locally produced and imported spices, respectively. Both deterministic and probabilistic analyses show that the cancer risk values fall within the acceptable range of 10-6 to 10-4, indicating minimal risk from ingestion of natural radionuclides in spices.","PeriodicalId":14039,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Health Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142800679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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