Association of triglyceride-glucose index and its combinations with sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults: based on the Chongqing Aging and Sarcopenia Evaluation (CHASE)... by Xinyu Yu, Siqi Jiang, Zhiyu Chen, Keke Ren, Shan Li, Yetao Luo, Deqing Chen, Qinghua Zhao, Huanhuan Huang

“…BackgroundThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index serves as an alternative index for assessing insulin resistance (IR). …”
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Long-term outcomes of triple-site versus dual-site cardiac resynchronization therapy using temporary pacing to guide individualized implantation by Michio Ogano, MD, PhD, Yu-ki Iwasaki, MD, PhD, Jun Tanabe, MD, Wataru Shimizu, MD, PhD, FHRS, Kuniya Asai, MD, PhD

“…Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for chronic heart failure, but dual-site (2V) pacing may not fully eliminate electrical dyssynchrony. …”
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Systematic review on the application of 3D‐bioprinting technology in orthoregeneration: current achievements and open challenges by Rachel L. Pan, Kari Martyniak, Makan Karimzadeh, David G. Gelikman, Jonathan DeVries, Kelly Sutter, Melanie Coathup, Mehdi Razavi, Rajendra Sawh‐Martinez, Thomas J. Kean

“…Abstract Background Joint degeneration and large or complex bone defects are a significant source of morbidity and diminished quality of life worldwide. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of a patient-reported symptom index for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: the NMIBC-SI by Claudia Rutherford, Margaret-Ann Tait, Daniel S. J. Costa, Madeleine T. King, David P. Smith, Shomik Sengupta, Joseph Ischia, Andrew Mitterdorfer, Dickon Hayne, Roger Watson, Paul Anderson, Mark Frydenberg, Peter Gilling, Nicholas Buchan, Euan Green, Noel Clarke, Stephen A. Boorjian, Badrinath Konety, Jeffrey M. Holzbeierlein, Peter C. Black, Venu Chalasani, Jörg Henseler, Manish I. Patel, on behalf of the NMIBC-SI Study Group

“…Abstract Background and objective Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is a chronic condition requiring frequent follow-up with endoscopic examinations, tumour resections and intravesical treatments. …”
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Sex-stratified analysis of marketing exposure and current e-cigarette use among Saudi adolescents by Najim Z. Alshahrani, Abdullah M. Alarifi, Mohammed R. Algethami, Mohammed A. Aljunaid, Ahmed K. Shukri, Mohannad A. Alzain

“…BackgroundThe rising use of e-cigarettes among adolescents presents a growing public health concern, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, where tobacco marketing regulation is still evolving. …”
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Adhesive system containing Bioglass 45S5 particles in teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization and quality of life impact: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Kamila Nogueira Borges da Costa, Nicole Paiva Veras, Ceci Nunes Carvalho, José Roberto de Oliveira Bauer, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, Andres Felipe Millan Cardenas, Fabiana Suelen Figuerêdo de Siqueira, Meire Coelho Ferreira

“…Abstract Background Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a systemic condition characterized by a qualitative defect in the dental enamel. …”
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A retrospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound guided–intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) in the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy by Richu Bob Kurien, Priya Nadesan, Balamugesh Thangakunam, Barney Isaac, Thomas Alex Kodiatte, Reka Karuppusami

“…Abstract Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the preferred diagnostic modality for evaluating mediastinal lymphadenopathy. …”
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The relationship between job stress and the perception of patient safety culture among Palestinian hospital nurses by Loai M. Zabin, Jamal Qaddumi, Sajed Faisal Ghawadra

“…Abstract Background Patient safety is a global concern, with high rates of medical errors reported annually. …”
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Patient reported outcomes in the FDA approved drugs for systemic rheumatic diseases (2013–2024) by Yan Xie, Yang Liu, Yunhe Qin, Geng Yin, Xiaoyuan Chen, Qibing Xie

“…Abstract Background Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in systemic rheumatic diseases (SRDs) are in the forefront of clinical research. …”
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Developing Balanced Quality Indicators for Monitoring Virtual Care in Ambulatory Care Environments: Modified Delphi Panel Process by Samuel Petrie, Oluwatoni Makanjuola, Celia Laur, Emeralda Burke, Patricia Rios, Onil Bhattacharyya, Geetha Mukerji

“… BackgroundWhile the volume of virtual visits increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, little is still known regarding the quality of virtual visits. …”
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The Impact of Digital Inequities on Nasal and Paranasal-Sinus Cancer Disparities in the United States: A Cohort Study by David J Fei-Zhang, Amelia Sherron Lawrence, Daniel C Chelius, Anthony M Sheyn, Jeffrey C Rastatter

“… Abstract BackgroundIn the modern era, the use of technology can substantially impact care access. …”
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Glycolysis-Driven Prognostic Model for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Insights into the Immune Landscape and Drug Sensitivity by Rongsheng Zhang, Wen Jin, Kankan Wang

“…<b>Background</b>: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a malignant blood disease, is caused by the excessive growth of undifferentiated myeloid cells, which disrupt normal hematopoiesis and may invade several organs. …”
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IL-17A Levels and Progression of Kidney Disease Following Hospitalization with and without Acute Kidney Injury by Jason A. Collett, Alexander H. Flannery, Lucas J. Liu, Tomonori Takeuchi, David P. Basile, Javier A. Neyra

“…IL-17A was higher in patients with progression of kidney disease but not independently associated with subsequent progression of kidney disease. Background. AKI is associated with increased mortality and new or progressive CKD. …”
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A validated multivariable machine learning model to predict cardio-kidney risk in diabetic kidney disease by James L. Jr. Januzzi, Naveed Sattar, Muthiah Vaduganathan, Craig A. Magaret, Rhonda F. Rhyne, Yuxi Liu, Serge Masson, Javed Butler, Michael K. Hansen

“…We sought to develop an accurate means by which to stratify risk in DKD. Methods Clinical variables and biomarkers were evaluated for their ability to predict the adjudicated primary composite endpoint of CREDENCE (Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation) by 3 years. …”
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Impact of invasive infections on clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis: early predictive factors and implications for prophylactic anti-infective therapy by Fabienne Bender, Theresa König, Matthias Hecker, Moritz Fritzenwanker, Jacqueline Braun, Joern Pons-Kühnemann, Matthias Wolff, Andreas Hecker, Martin Reichert

“…Abstract Background The use of antibiotic therapy in acute pancreatitis remains controversial and is currently recommended only for confirmed infections of peripancreatic necrosis. …”
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Life-space mobility trajectory patterns and associated characteristics in older cancer survivors: a secondary data analysis by Richard A. Taylor, Marie Bakitas, Rachel Wells, J. Nicholas Odom, Richard. Kennedy, Grant R. Williams, Jennifer Frank, Peng Li

“…Abstract Background Life-space mobility (LSM) measures the size of the real-world geographic area an individual purposely transverses in their daily life. …”
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Atherothrombotic Outcomes After Sodium‐Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibitors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Territory‐Wide Retrospective... by Pauline Yeung Ng, Andrew Kei‐Yan Ng, April Ip, Wai Ching Sin, Kai‐Hang Yiu

“…Background This study compared the risks of atherothrombotic major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes taking SGLT2 (sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2) inhibitors to those taking DPP‐4 (dipeptidyl peptidase‐4) inhibitors. …”
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Insights into the Prognostic Efficacy of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in the Era of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: A Nomogram for Predicting... by Xiang Lin, Wei Wang, Jianming Ding, Zhaodong Fei, Chuanben Chen

“…Background: The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI), a composite metric of serum albumin and body weight, has emerged as a prognostic tool in various cancers. …”
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Association between cardiometabolic index and coronary artery calcification in young and middle-aged adults with coronary heart disease by Xi Wu, Mingxing Wu, Haobo Huang, Zhe Liu, He Huang, Lei Wang

“…Abstract Background Coronary artery calcification (CAC) serves as a well-established indicator of subclinical atherosclerosis and is a robust predictor of future cardiovascular complications. …”
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Changes in the choice of anaesthetic techniques for caesarean sections among Turkish citizens and migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time series analysis by Sevim Baltali, Mehmet Baltali, Ayşegül Ercan, Umut Deniz Akdağ, Mehmet Toptaş

“…Methods This single-center, retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. …”
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