The HbA1c/HDL-C ratio as a screening indicator of NAFLD in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional NHANES analysis (2017–2020) by Ju Wu, Wenjing Yu, Linglong Huang, Shuangshuang Hou, Yanan Huang, Zhihua Huang, Zhiyuan Dai, Jiajun Yin, Zhequn Nie

“…Abstract Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a metabolic liver disorder closely associated with obesity and diabetes, urgently requires early screening. …”
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Impact of a dedicated antenatal specialist service for women with a history of stillbirth: the rainbow clinic by Jack Le Vance, Michelle Plant, Samiramis Saba, Alexander E.P. Heazell, R. Katie Morris, Victoria Hodgetts Morton, Leo Gurney

“…Abstract Background Stillbirth in a prior pregnancy represents a significant risk factor for a subsequent stillbirth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Enzyme replacement therapy for Anderson-Fabry disease: A complementary overview of a Cochrane publication through a linear regression and a pooled analysis of proportions from coho... by Regina El Dib, Huda Gomaa, Alberto Ortiz, Juan Politei, Anil Kapoor, Fellype Barreto

“…<h4>Background</h4>Anderson-Fabry disease (AFD) is an X-linked recessive inborn error of glycosphingolipid metabolism caused by a deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A. …”
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Association of Atrial Fibrillation Burden With Cardiovascular Outcomes in New‐Onset Atrial Fibrillation Complicating Myocardial Infarction by Jiachen Luo, Xiaoming Qin, Yiqian Yuan, Yiwei Zhang, Jieyun Liu, Yaoxin Wang, Guojun Zhao, Lili Xiao, Xingxu Zhang, Yuan Fang, Wentao Shi, Lei Qin, Baoxin Liu, Yidong Wei

“…Background New‐onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is a common complication after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and is associated with poor survival. …”
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J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and the risk of cognitive decline in cognitively healthy, older Chinese individuals by Yuanyuan Zhang, Xianhui Qin, Chengzhang Liu, Chun Zhou, Mengyi Liu, Panpan He, Ziliang Ye, Qiguo Meng, Yuanxiu Wei, Xinyue Su

“…Background The prospective association of dietary thiamine intake with the risk of cognitive decline among the general older adults remains uncertain.Aims To investigate the association between dietary thiamine intake and cognitive decline in cognitively healthy, older Chinese individuals.Methods The study included a total of 3106 participants capable of completing repeated cognitive function tests. …”
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The Prognostic Implication of Left Atrial Strain Parameters with Conventional Left Atrial Parameters for the Prediction of Adverse Outcomes in Asian Patients with Hypertrophic Card... by Andre Seah, Tony Y. W. Li, Novi Yanti Sari, Chi-Hang Lee, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, James W. L. Yip, Yoke Ching Lim, Kian-Keong Poh, William K. F. Kong, Weiqin Lin, Ching-Hui Sia, Raymond C. C. Wong

“…Background/Objectives: Left atrial function can be a tool for risk stratification for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). …”
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Association between isolated abnormal 1-hour glucose challenge test and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective review from an urban tertiary care center in the United States by Hillary Hosier, Lisbet S. Lundsberg, Jennifer Culhane, Caitlin Partridge, Moeun Son

“…Abstract Background The objective of this study was to investigate whether an isolated abnormal 1-hour glucose challenge test (GCT) among patients without gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with adverse outcomes. …”
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Biotechnological Utilization of Amazonian Fruit: Development of Active Nanocomposites from Bacterial Cellulose and Silver Nanoparticles Based on <i>Astrocaryum aculeatum</i> (Tucum... by Sidney S. dos Santos, Miguel Ângelo Cerqueira, Ana Gabriela Azevedo, Lorenzo M. Pastrana, Fauze Ahmad Aouada, Fabrício C. Tanaka, Gustavo Frigi Perotti, Marcia Regina de Moura

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Neutropenia (even mild) and anemia are poor prognostic factors in myelodysplastic syndromes by Reut Hausman, Roi Gat, Roi Gat, Noa Goldschmidt, Noa Goldschmidt, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster

“…BackgroundSevere neutropenia (ANC &lt; 0.8 × 109/L) indicates poor MDS prognosis (IPSS-R classification). …”
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Supraclavicular oblique incision sternocleidomastoid intermuscular approach versus traditional low collar incision linea Alba Cervicalis Approach in thyroid lobectomy (LATERAL stud... by Cheng Qu, Yanbo Sun, Yanxue Wang, Bo Jiang, Chaoyu Jiang, Chen Zhang, Yue Wang, Jingchen Wang, Hua Xi, Yongzhao Chen, Dengyuan Yang, Yuqian Luo, Lei Su

“…We here outline the detailed protocol for this study. Methods PTC which can be treated by lobectomy is considered for inclusion in the study. …”
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Intensive Glycemic Treatment Mitigates Cardiovascular and Mortality Risk Associated With Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes by Huimin Zhou, Yiquan Huang, Peihan Xie, Shaozhao Zhang, Menghui Liu, Zhenyu Xiong, Rihua Huang, Xingfeng Xu, Miaohong Li, Ziwei Zhou, Wenjing Zhang, Junqi Zhong, Yue Guo, Jingzhou Jiang, Xinxue Liao, Xiaodong Zhuang

“…Background Hyperglycemia is one of the proposed risk factors for cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN). …”
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Arterial Anastomosis to Injured Vessels: Outcomes in Lower Extremity Trauma Reconstruction by Ellen Wang, BS, Jessica R. Nye, BS, Imran Rizvi, MD, Kylie R. Swiekatowski, BA, Bora Kahramangil, MD, Paul Won, MD, Noa G. Kopplin, BS, Stephen F. Parlamas, BS, Jeffrey G. Trost, MD, Mohin A. Bhadkamkar, MD

“…Background:. Although traditional teaching advocates that microsurgical anastomoses should be performed to uninjured vessels outside the zone of injury (ZOI), there is no defined way to assess the extent of the ZOI, and uninjured vessels may not be available. …”
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Tocilizumab modulates the activity of the classical and alternative complement pathways in rheumatoid arthritis patients by Iván Ferraz-Amaro, Iván Ferraz-Amaro, Sergio Santos-Concepción, Javier Castro-Hernández, Maria Vanesa Hernández-Hernández, Beatriz Tejera Segura, Cristina Luna, Esmeralda Delgado-Frias, Federico Díaz-González, Federico Díaz-González, Federico Díaz-González

“…BackgroundTocilizumab (TCZ) is a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes interleukin (IL)-6 and is indicated for diseases characterized by markedly elevated inflammatory markers, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Incremental Prognostic Value of Admission Blood Glucose to Albumin Ratio in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study by Maoling Jiang, Qiang Chen, Qiao Feng, Xiufen Peng, Juan Liu, Hui He, Hong Su, Dongyue Jia, Lin Tong, Jing Tian, Shiqiang Xiong, Lin Cai

“…Background: Blood glucose and serum albumin can be biomarkers at admission since they are easily accessible and demonstrate correlations with cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Development of Cross-Sector Collaboration Indicators for Accelerating the Reduction of Stunting in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Balqis Balqis, Suci Rahmadani, Muh. Yusri Abadi, St. Rosmanely, Arif Anwar, Laksmi Trisasmita, Ni Made Viantika Sulianderi, Faizal Fahmi, Arsunan Arsin, Muh. Amri Arfandi, Nur Annisa Hamka, Amaliah Amriani. AS

“…Background: To reduce stunting, the government of Indonesia, which has the fifth-highest prevalence of stunting in toddlers, launched the National Strategy for the Acceleration of Stunting Prevention (StraNas Stunting). …”
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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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Non-linear association between dietary fiber intake and cognitive function mediated by vitamin E: a cross-sectional study in older adults by Qianyi He, Lucy An, Yue Yue, Can Cui, Chongjian Wang, Hong Xu, Yunfei Guo, Xinyu Zhao

“…BackgroundEmerging evidence suggests dietary fiber may prevent cognitive decline, but its dose-response relationship and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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Podocan and Adverse Clinical Outcome in Patients Admitted With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndromes by Thomas Andersen, Thomas Andersen, Thor Ueland, Thor Ueland, Thor Ueland, Pål Aukrust, Pål Aukrust, Pål Aukrust, Dennis W. Nilsen, Dennis W. Nilsen, Heidi Grundt, Heidi Grundt, Harry Staines, Frederic Kontny, Frederic Kontny

“…BackgroundMarkers of bone and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling may be associated with adverse outcomes in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. …”
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Employment status as a predictor of adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease by Travis M. Wilson, Adithya K. Yadalam, Shaimaa Sakr, Matthew E. Gold, Vardhmaan Jain, Alexander C. Razavi, Nishant Vatsa, Daniel A. Gold, Yi-An Ko, Yunyun Chen, Chang Liu, Nisreen Haroun, Muhammad Owais, Ishan Nadkarni, Ozair Khawaja, Hassan Allaqaband, Laurence S. Sperling, ArshedA. Quyyumi

“…Herein, we analyzed the association of employment status and adverse outcomes in patients with CAD. Methods: Non-retired participants enrolled in the Emory Cardiovascular Biobank during the years 2003–2023 were divided into employed and non-employed cohorts and analyzed for the primary composite outcome of cardiovascular death or non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI) by competing-risk regression, while accounting for non-cardiovascular death. …”
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Effects of opioid-free anesthesia combined with iliofascial nerve block on perioperative neurocognitive deficits in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: study protocol... by Tong Zhi, Shirong Wei, Jiao Kuang, Sitong Zhou, Danhong Yu, Tesheng Gao, Long Lei, Chengfei Xu, Liang Cheng, Qinghe Zhou, Ming Yao, Huadong Ni

“…Abstract Background Perioperative neurocognitive dysfunction (PND), a prevalent complication affecting elderly surgical patients, poses substantial challenges to postoperative rehabilitation and long-term functional independence. …”
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