SELF-SAMPLING AND SELF-TESTING FOR HIV AT A COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED TEST PROVIDER IN THE NETHERLANDS: USER PREFERENCES AND USABILITY

Self-sampling and self-testing for HIV at a commercial and community-based test provider in the Netherlands: user preferences and usability

Abstract HIV self-sampling and -testing (HIVSS/ST) reduces testing barriers and potentially reaches populations who may not test otherwise.In the Netherlands, at-home HIV tests became commercially available around 2016, but data on user experiences are limited.This study aimed to explore characteristics of users and their experiences with HIVSS/ST.

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Causal role for the subthalamic nucleus in interrupting behavior

Stopping or pausing in response to threats, conflicting information, or surprise is fundamental to behavior.Evidence across species has shown that Potting boxes the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is activated by scenarios involving stopping or pausing, yet evidence that the STN causally implements stops or pauses is lacking.Here we used optogenetics to

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Trans-tendon Suture Bridge Rotator Cuff Repair With Biceps Tendon Augmentation for Retorn High-Grade Partial Articular Supraspinatus Tendon Avulsion (PASTA) Lesions

Revision repair of retorn partial articular supraspinatus tendon avulsion (PASTA) lesion is difficult for poor tendon quality without tear completion and repair.Trans-tendon suture bridge repair with biceps tendon augmentation can preserve the intact bursal side cuff attachment and has Milk Thistle (Silymarin) shown satisfactory clinical outcomes.M

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