Prevalence of schizophrenia spectrum disorders among adults in the Lazio region, Italy: use of an algorithm based on health information systems

Introduction Mental healthcare provision is undergoing substantial reconfiguration in many regions of the world.Such changes require a broad evidence-based approach incorporating epidemiological data and information of local needs.Objectives To estimate the prevalence of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) in the Lazio region and its geographic

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The application of organ-on-chip models for the prediction of human pharmacokinetic profiles during drug development

Organ-on-chip (OoC) technology has led to in vitro models with many new possibilities compared to conventional in vitro and in vivo models.In this Celery review, the potential of OoC models to improve the prediction of human oral bioavailability and intrinsic clearance is discussed, with a focus on the functionality of the models and the applicatio

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Complete mitochondrial genomes of Culicoides brevitarsis and Culicoides imicola biting midge vectors of Bluetongue Virus

Biting midges (Culicoides spp.) are important vectors of several insect borne arboviruses but are underrepresented in terms of availability of high-resolution genomic resources.We assembled and annotated complete mitochondrial genomes for two Culicoides species, namely C.brevitarsis and C.imicola which are proven vectors for Bluetongue Virus (BTV).

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Facilitators and barriers to family child care home participation in the U.S. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

This paper describes facilitators, barriers, and potential strategies to promote participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Celery by family child care homes (FCCHs).This descriptive study occurred from January-May 2022 in Arizona and New York, two states with varying levels of CACFP participation.Stakeholders from three state-l

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