The association between the atherogenic index of plasma and all-cause mortality in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: a multicenter cohort study by Yaohua Hu, Liming Yang, Zhanshan Sun, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Xueyan Zhu, Jian Li, Xinyang Li, Mengyuan Yu, Wenpeng Cui

“…Kaplan-Meier curves were employed for survival analysis, assessing the prognostic implications of varying AIP levels. …”
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Epidemiology of knee osteoarthritis in general practice: a registry-based study by Pavlos Mamouris, Bert Vaes, Miek Smeets, David Spitaels, Frank Luyten, Rosella Hermens, Patrik Vankrunkelsven

“…In the study period between 1996 and 2015, data from 440 140 unique patients were available.Outcome measures Trends in prevalence and incidence rate of knee osteoarthritis were computed using joinpoint regression analysis. The mean disease count was calculated to assess trends in multimorbidity. …”
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Individualized lesion-symptom mapping using explainable artificial intelligence for the cognitive impact of white matter hyperintensities by Ryanne Offenberg, Alberto De Luca, Geert Jan Biessels, Frederik Barkhof, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Argonde C. van Harten, Ewoud van der Lelij, Josien Pluim, Hugo Kuijf

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Growth of a Single Bubble Due to Super-Saturation: Comparison of Correlation-Based Modelling with CFD Simulation by Johannes Manthey, Wei Ding, Hossein Mehdipour, Montadhar Guesmi, Simon Unz, Uwe Hampel, Michael Beckmann

“…Future work will extend the analysis to a wider range of flow velocities and bubble diameters to further validate these findings.…”
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Performance of externally validated machine learning models based on histopathology images for the diagnosis, classification, prognosis, or treatment outcome prediction in female b... by Ricardo Gonzalez, Peyman Nejat, Ashirbani Saha, Clinton J.V. Campbell, Andrew P. Norgan, Cynthia Lokker

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Association between some environmental risk factors and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among children in Egypt: a case-control study by Riham Abdelhamid Hussein, Rania Hussein Refai, Aleya Hanafy El-zoka, Hanan Galal Azouz, Mohamed Fakhry Hussein

“…Hair samples were collected for analysis of lead and manganese levels using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. …”
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Treatment of a collapse fracture of the anterolateral tibial plateau with a lateral locking plate and the Jail screw technique by Wei Jiang, Xu Liu, Xiang-Ru Kong, Bing Wang, Jian-Ning Sun, Hong-Bin Zheng, Ming Chen

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with ATPCFs admitted to our hospital from February 2019 to February 2023. …”
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Multiparametric MRI for the improved diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: Research protocol of a case-control study design. by Albert Dayor Piersson, Buhari Ibrahim, Subapriya Suppiah, Mazlyfarina Mohamad, Hasyma Abu Hassan, Nur Farhayu Omar, Mohd Izuan Ibrahim, Ahmad Nazlim Yusoff, Normala Ibrahim, M Iqbal Saripan, Rizah Mazzuin Razali

“…The structural images will be analysed using Computational Anatomy Toolbox-12, functional images will be analysed using Statistical Parametric Mapping-12, DPABI (Data Processing & Analysis for Brain Imaging), and Conn software, while DTI and 1H-MRS will be analysed using the FSL (FMRIB's Software Library) and Tarquin respectively. …”
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A novel approach for three-dimensional evaluation of reduction morphology in distal radius fracture by Yuichi Yoshii, Yusuke Eda, Reo Asai, Akira Ikumi, Yasukazu Totoki, Sho Kohyama, Takeshi Ogawa

“…Preoperative and postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans of the affected and unaffected wrists were analyzed using 3D image analysis software. …”
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers in Boditi Town, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2018: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Gedion Asnake Azeze, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Taklu Marama Mokonnon

“…Of 412 mother-infant pairs sampled, 403 were participated, which made a response rate of 97.8%. Prevalence of EBF computed using since birth dietary recall method was 64.8% (95% C.I= 60.0, 69.0). …”
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Evaluation of comprehensive abortion care service in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia: mixed case study design by Birtukan Demis Getaneh, Nigusu Worku, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Melak Jejaw

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was computed to identify eligible variables for the multivariable logistic regression, and a variable with p-value < 0.05 at adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was declared as statistically significant. …”
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Multimorbidity of cardiometabolic diseases: a cross-sectional study of patterns, clusters and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa by Charles Agyemang, Frederick Wekesah, Calistus Wilunda, Gershim Asiki, Peter Otieno, Richard E Sanya, Welcome Wami

“…Clusters of lifestyle risk factors: harmful salt intake, physical inactivity, obesity, tobacco and alcohol use were also computed. Prevalence ratios (PR) from modified Poisson regression were used to assess the association of cardiometabolic multimorbidity with sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors.Results Two distinct classes of CMDs were identified: relatively healthy group with minimal CMDs (95.2%) and cardiometabolic multimorbidity class comprising participants with high blood sugar, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and CVDs (4.8%). …”
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Targeted Drug Delivery of Anticancer Agents Using C₅N₂ Substrate: Insights from Density Functional Theory by Syeda Huda Mehdi Zaidi, Muhammad Ajmal, Muhammad Ali Hashmi, Ahmed Lakhani

“…Recovery time was determined to assess the biocompatibility and the desorption behavior of the drugs. …”
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Ultrasonographic abdominal visceral fat thickness as an independent predictive factor of mortality in COVID-19 patients; a prospective cohort study by Siavash Mehran, Babak Salevatipour, Hooman Bahrami-Motlagh

“… Background: Visceral fat has been associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes due to its pro-inflammatory effects. While computed tomography (CT) is the standard for measuring visceral fat, ultrasound (US) offers a non-invasive and accessible alternative. …”
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Can unilateral-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion replace the traditional transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure for lumbar degenerative disc diseases?: a single cent... by Sajan Karunakar Hegde, Appaji Krishnamurthy Krishnan, Vigneshwara Badikkillaya, Sharan Talacauvery Achar, Harith Baddula Reddy, Akshyaraj Alagarasan, Rochita Venkataramanan

“…Clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years postoperatively. X-rays were used to assess fusion+ASD and computed tomography scans in doubtful cases. …”
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Exosomes secreted from human-derived adipose stem cells prevent progression of osteonecrosis of the femoral head by Tatsuhito Ikezaki, Yutaka Kuroda, Toshiyuki Kawai, Yaichiro Okuzu, Yugo Morita, Koji Goto, Shuichi Matsuda

“…Femoral heads were harvested at 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively and evaluated using micro-computed tomography and tissue staining to assess the protective effects on osteonecrosis, angiogenesis, and osteogenesis. …”
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Ultrasound colonography in visualization of large intestine cancer pathology by N. V. Tumanskaya, A. A. Fedusenko

“…All patients were performed X-ray multislice computed tomography (MSCT) as the reference method. 9 patients were operated on with the followed morphological analysis of affected parts of the intestine. …”
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A pilot study of a gratitude journaling intervention to enhance spiritual well-being and exercise self-efficacy in Black breast cancer survivors by Lakeshia Cousin, Dejana Braithwaite, Stephen Anton, Zhongyue Zhang, Ji-Hyun Lee, Christiaan Leewenburgh, Debra Lyon

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Management of pediatric portal vein cavernous transformation: a seven-case single-center study by Zhida Chen, Hui Liu, Wanfu Li, Gulimiremu Maimaiti, Ayiguzaili Maimaijiang, Yeliaman Jiayilawu, Aerxin Habuding, Runqi Xi, Haoyu Wang, Halimulati Huxitaer, FangJuan Song

“…Preoperative evaluations included portal vein color Doppler ultrasonography, abdominal computed tomography angiography (CTA) to assess the portal venous system anatomy and blood flow dynamics. …”
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Monitoring the prevalence and predictors of dental diseases in dogs by D. D. Bilyi, U. I. Voloboieva

“…The determination of diseases of the oral cavity, as well as risk factors for their occurrence and progression was based on the analysis of anamnestic data, comprehensive assessment of the results of visual inspection, palpa-tion, probing, and radiography. …”