Women’s empowerment and intentions for additional children among reproductive-aged women: an analysis of demographic and health surveys in South Asia by Md. Mosfequr Rahman, Aree Jampaklay

“…Abstract Background A substantial body of evidence indicates an inverse correlation between the empowerment of women and fertility rates. …”
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Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the health behavior scale for cancer patients in Chinese cancer population by Xiaoxiao Hu, Yang Li, Hongwen Ma, Lina Xiong, Jiping Tan, Yanfei Jin

“…Abstract Background Health behavior plays a major role in the development, progression, and prognosis of cancer. …”
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Suture looping technique for coracoclavicular fixation biomechanically outperforms fixation constructs utilizing either a metallic anchor or an all-suture anchor by Hao-Ming Chang, Shih-Ting Lin, Chi-Hsiu Wang, Yu-Meng Hsiao, Kai-Lan Hsu, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Wei-Ren Su, Chih-Kai Hong

“…Hypothesis Suture looping for CC fixation would result in smaller cyclic elongation and greater ultimate pull-out strength than suture anchor techniques. Methods A total of 27 composite scapula were divided into three groups: suture looping group (group L), metallic anchor group (group M), and all-suture anchor group (group A). …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of a single CEA blood test in detecting colorectal cancer recurrence: Results from the FACS trial. by Bethany Shinkins, Brian D Nicholson, John Primrose, Rafael Perera, Timothy James, Sian Pugh, David Mant

“…The composite reference standard applied included CT-CAP imaging, clinical assessment and colonoscopy. …”
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Factors associated with unintended pregnancies in India among married women over the past one and half decade (2005–2021): a multivariable decomposition analysis by Sanjiv Singh, Kaushalendra Kumar Singh

“…Abstract Background Along with other low- and middle-income countries unintended pregnancies are a matter of grave concern for India as well as world. …”
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Hemoglobin-to-RDW ratio, hemoglobin-to-monocyte ratio, and hemoglobin-to-leukocyte ratio are predictive of 14-day readmission after primary total knee arthroplasty by Ngi-Chiong Lau, Chih-Chien Hu, Yu-Yi Huang, Pin-Ren Huang, Dave W. Chen

“…Abstract Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis; however, early readmissions due to complications are common. …”
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The association between household socioeconomic position and prevalent tuberculosis in Zambia: a case-control study. by Delia Boccia, James Hargreaves, Bianca Lucia De Stavola, Katherine Fielding, Ab Schaap, Peter Godfrey-Faussett, Helen Ayles

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We undertook a case-control study nested within a population-based TB and HIV prevalence survey conducted in 2005-2006 in two Zambian communities. …”
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Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Everolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation in Japanese Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Five-Year Real-World Data from the Tokyo-MD PCI Study by Shunji Yoshikawa, Takashi Ashikaga, Toru Miyazaki, Ken Kurihara, Kenzo Hirao

“…Background. The long-term safety of first-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) was controversial. …”
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Impact of remote social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic on the cognitive and psychological status of older adults with and without cognitive impairment: A randomized contr... by Ana L Vives-Rodriguez, Anna Marin, Kylie A Schiloski, Gabor P Hajos, Adolfo Di Crosta, Irene Ceccato, Pasquale La Malva, Diana C Anderson, Naheer Lahdo, Kaleigh Donnelly, Jiali Dong, Sabrina Kasha, Colleen Rooney, Judith Dayaw, Gabrielle Marton, Audrey Wack, Vanessa Hanger, Renée DeCaro, Alberto Di Domenico, Katherine W Turk, Rocco Palumbo, Andrew E Budson

“…<h4>Background</h4>Social isolation and loneliness have both been associated with psychological health and cognitive decline in older adults. …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…<h4>Background</h4>Multiple novel oral anticoagulants and left atrial appendage closure devices (WATCHMAN) have been tested against dose-adjusted vitamin K antagonists in randomized controlled trials for stroke prophylaxis in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. …”
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Association between red cell distribution width/serum albumin ratio and Parkinson’s disease by Mimi Li, Yingying Xu, Zhengping Huang, Lichao Ye, Chunnuan Chen

“…Abstract Background The ratio between erythrocyte distribution width and serum albumin (RAR) has gained recognition as a novel composite biomarker for inflammatory processes, though its clinical significance in Parkinson's disease (PD) pathology requires further exploration. …”
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Relationship between physical function and sarcopenia in the older adults from Amazonas: A cross-sectional study. by Alex Barreto de Lima, Duarte Henrinques-Neto, David Scott, André de Araújo Pinto, Gustavo Dos Santos Ribeiro, Miguel Peralta, Kessketlen Alves Miranda, Pedro Campos, Elvio Rúbio Gouveia

“…<h4>Background</h4>Physical functioning refers to the ability to perform daily living activities, namely basic activities, instrumental, and advanced activities. …”
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Using microdata as a basis for long term projections of hospital care spending: the added value of more detailed information by Peter Paul F. Klein, Sigur Gouwens, Katalin Katona, Niek Stadhouders, Talitha L. Feenstra

“…Abstract Background Component-based projections are commonly used to predict future growth in healthcare spending. …”
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Association between magnesium oxide use and readmission risk in patients with heart failure and constipation by Junichi Terashima, Takahiro Kambara, Eisei Hori, Risako Koketsu, Teruhiro Sakaguchi, Hiroyuki Osanai, Tomoya Tachi, Tadashi Suzuki

“…Abstract Background Constipation is frequently observed in patients with chronic heart failure and has been linked to a heightened risk of adverse heart failure outcomes. …”
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Upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema by Bojinović-Rodić Dragana, Popović-Petrović Svetlana, Tomić Sanja, Markez Stanislava, Živanić Dobrinka

“…Background/Aim. Upper limb lymphedema is one of the most frequent chronic complications after breast cancer treatment with a significant impact on the upper extremity function and quality of life (QoL). …”
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Identification and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Cinnamomum parthenoxylon (Jack) Meisn Species in Song Hinh Protection Forest, Vietnam Based on Three Chloroplast Gene Regions by Dinh Duy Vu, Mai Phuong Pham, Ngoc Huyen Dang, Xuan Dac Le, Hung Cuong Dang, Huu Thuc Nguyen, Dang Hoi Nguyen

“…Background: Cinnamomum parthenoxylon is an important component of tropical Vietnam and has major ecological and economic significance, which has been threatened in recent decades due to the destruction of its habitat and overexploitation. …”
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Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the nurses’ health-related procrastination scale (NHRPS) in Chinese nurses by Haili Zhang, Yan Shen, Ling Xu, Liangyi Cao, Lan Chen

“…Abstract Background The physical and mental health of nurses is closely related to the quality of nursing and patient safety. …”
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Utilization of an Optimized Radiation Strategy in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Patients with ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Xin Zhong, Wei Gao, Dong Huang, Lei Ge, Juying Qian, Junbo Ge

“…Background. Recent reports about radiation risk gradually raised the safety concerns for interventional therapy. …”
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Association between prognostic nutritional index and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia: a retrospective study based on MIMIC-IV da... by Wenwen Ji, Guangdong Wang, Jia Liu

“…BackgroundVentilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a significant clinical challenge in the ICU due to its high mortality rate. …”
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Digital Isolation and Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Longitudinal Cohort Study by Cheng Deng, Na Shen, Guangzhou Li, Ke Zhang, Shijun Yang

“… BackgroundDementia poses a significant global health challenge, characterized by progressive cognitive decline and functional impairment. …”
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