Measurement, Education and Tracking in Integrated Care (METRIC): use of a culturally adapted education tool versus standard education to increase engagement in depression treatment among Hispanic patients: study protocol for a randomized control trial

Abstract Background Significant mental health disparities exist for Hispanic populations, especially with regard to depression treatment.Stigma and poor communication between patients and their providers result in low use of antidepressant medications and early treatment withdrawal.Cultural factors which influence treatment decisions among Hispanic

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Effect of Nanofibrillated Cellulose on Alginate and Chitosan Film Properties as Potential Barrier Coatings for Paper Food Packaging

This study aimed to test the utility of ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidised nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) as an additive for chitosan- and alginate-based biopolymer films that could eventually be used Baby Kits as paper coatings for food packaging applications.Sodium alginate and chitosan were used as the base for the films.Various concentrations

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Differential privacy for eye tracking with temporal correlations.

New generation head-mounted displays, such as VR and AR glasses, are Wreaths coming into the market with already integrated eye tracking and are expected to enable novel ways of human-computer interaction in numerous applications.However, since eye movement properties contain biometric information, privacy concerns have to be handled properly.Priva

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