Reducing Mercury Emissions from Small-Scale Coal-Fired Boilers Used in Residential Heating by Sławomir Stelmach, Katarzyna Matuszek, Piotr Hrycko, Paweł Wolny, Jiří Horák, Lenka Kuboňová

“…Results: The test results presented in the article show that the amount of emissions of pollutants limited by the criteria of the PN-EN 303-5+A1:2023-05 standard and the ecodesign, namely carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, dust and organic substances, depends mainly on the design and operating conditions of the device in which the specific solid fuel is burned. …”
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Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Restores Appetite and Prefrontal Brain Activity to Images of Food Among Persons Dependent on Methamphetamine: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectro... by Hongbiao Wang, Yifan Chen, Xiawen Li, Jiakuan Wang, Yu Zhou, Chenglin Zhou

“…The brain prefrontal control system is critical to successful recovery from substance use disorders, and the prefrontal cortex (PFC) regulates striatal reward-related processes. Substance-dependent individuals exhibit an increased response to drug rewards and decreased response to natural, nondrug rewards. …”
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Associations between air pollution and multimorbidity in the UK Biobank: A cross-sectional study by Amy Ronaldson, Jorge Arias de la Torre, Jorge Arias de la Torre, Jorge Arias de la Torre, Mark Ashworth, Anna L. Hansell, Anna L. Hansell, Matthew Hotopf, Matthew Hotopf, Ian Mudway, Ian Mudway, Rob Stewart, Rob Stewart, Alex Dregan, Ioannis Bakolis, Ioannis Bakolis

“…Q1) observed for neurological (stroke, epilepsy, alcohol/substance dependency) [PM2.5: adjOR = 1.31 (95% CI = 1.14, 1.51); NO2: adjOR = 1.33 (95% CI = 1.11, 1.60)] and respiratory patterns (COPD, asthma) [PM2.5: adjOR = 1.24 (95% CI = 1.16, 1.33); NO2: adjOR = 1.26 (95% CI = 1.15, 1.38)].ConclusionsThis cross-sectional study provides evidence that exposure to air pollution might be associated with having multimorbid, multi-organ conditions. …”
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Integrated therapist and online CBT for depression in primary care (INTERACT): study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial by Debbie Tallon, Laura Thomas, Sally Brabyn, Brian Chi Fung Ching, Jane Sungmin Hahn, Berry Jude, Mekeda X Logan, Alex Burrage, Fiona Fox, Simon Gilbody, Paul Lanham, Glyn Lewis, Jinshuo Li, Stephanie J. MacNeill, Irwin Nazareth, Steve Parrott, Tim J. Peters, Roz Shafran, Katrina Turner, Chris Williams, David Kessler, Nicola Wiles

“…Exclusion criteria: alcohol or substance dependency in the past year; bipolar disorder; schizophrenia; psychosis; dementia; currently under psychiatric care for depression (including those referred but not yet seen); cannot complete questionnaires unaided or requires an interpreter; currently receiving CBT/other psychotherapy; received high-intensity CBT in the past four years; participating in another intervention trial; unwilling/unable to receive CBT via computer/laptop/smartphone. …”
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Interpolymer Complexes Based on Eudragit^® EPO/Eudragit^® S100 as Carriers for Oral Controlled Drug Delivery Systems by A. V. Bukhovets, A. Y. Sitenkov, R. I. Moustafine

“…The resulting interpolymer complexes Eudragit® EPO/Eudragit® S100 are promising carriers in matrix oral systems for the controlled delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, providing a prolonged release of BCS class I substances, depending on the diffusion rate from the swollen matrix, and a delayed release of BCS class II substances, controlled by surface processes erosion of the matrix.…”
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PROTOCOL: The effectiveness of abstinence‐based and harm reduction‐based interventions in reducing problematic substance use in adults who are experiencing severe and multiple disa... by Chris O'Leary, Rob Ralphs, Jennifer Stevenson, Andrew Smith, Jordan Harrison, Zsolt Kiss

“…Drug overdose is a major cause of death for people experiencing street homelessness. Substance dependency can also create barriers to successful transition to stable housing. …”
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Używki w ciąży – kofeina = Stimulants in pregnancy – caffeine by Agnieszka Konstancja Pawłowska-Muc, Celina Łepecka-Klusek, Grażyna Stadnicka, Anna Bogusława Pilewska-Kozak

“…The scope of the embryotoxic effects of this substance depends on its dosage, the frequency of its consumption and the pregnant woman’s state of health. …”
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