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http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01016-8 | DOI Listing |
PLoS One
September 2025
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Neural crest stem cells (NCSCs) compose a highly migratory, multipotent, stem cell population arising from the neural plate border of the embryonic ectoderm. Investigating the development of NCSCs is critical in understanding both embryonic development and abnormal events that underlie neurocristopathies. Suggested seeding densities in in vitro human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) differentiation protocols, varying between 10,000 cells/cm2 and 200,000 cells/cm2, demonstrate a lack of consensus on the optimal conditions to obtain NCSCs.
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September 2025
Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) can significantly impact mental health, vulnerability to addictions, and housing stability, yet the intersection of these challenges is understudied. Individuals living with ABI are disproportionately represented among populations experiencing homelessness and have a high prevalence of concurrent mental health and substance use (MHSU) disorders, leading to poorer health outcomes and lower quality of life. The objective of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with ABI and concurrent MHSU disorders.
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August 2025
Faculty of Sciences and Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Background: Health systems globally aim for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), however progress toward UHC remains challenging in many countries. Despite previous unsuccessful parliamentary attempts to secure national commitment to a UHC plan in Lebanon, a renewed and revised effort is currently being made by a dedicated parliamentary committee. This study has two main objectives: to examine the emergence of the UHC bill as a priority on the Lebanese policy agenda using John Kingdon's Framework; and (2) to conduct a policy analysis using Bardach and Patashnik's eight-step framework to identify the most suitable funding option for the proposed UHC program.
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August 2025
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, Sinai Health and the University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Women's Age Lab and Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toro
Objective: To compare existing Canadian and international models of primary care provider (PCP) commitment in long-term care (LTC) home settings.
Design: A comparative policy analysis.
Settings And Participants: LTC home policies or standards in all 13 Canadian provinces and territories and 15 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries with above-average LTC spending as a share of national gross domestic product (Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Finland, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Iceland, United States, New Zealand, and Austria).
Polymers (Basel)
August 2025
Pusat Pengajian Citra Universiti, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia.
Malaysia has committed to phasing out single-use plastics as part of its national sustainability agenda; however, the specific regulatory guidelines for implementing biodegradable and compostable bioplastics remain underdeveloped. This study aims to formulate practical and scalable guidelines for biodegradable and compostable bioplastic products, with a focus on the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur as a pilot case. Using a stakeholder-driven approach, a series of focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with key representatives from government bodies and the bioplastics industry.
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