A Nomogram Built on Clinical Factors and CT Attenuation Scores for Predicting Treatment Response of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients by Linna Liu, Wenzheng Lu, Li Xiong, Han Qi, Robert Peter Gale, Bin Yin

“…While clinical factors such as age and genetic mutations contribute to prognosis, recent studies suggest that CT attenuation scores may also predict treatment outcomes. …”
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The Determinants of Survival Time of Premature Neonates at Shambu General Hospital by Olani Debelo

“…Percentage of premature neonatal death in this study was 23.3. Improving mothers’ Hb level through routine iron supplementation, encouraging mothers to have regular antenatal follow-up at health institution were recommended.…”
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A multidisciplinary collaborative care model involving family members in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated diabetes distress in young and middle-aged patient... by Wang Yan-Ping, Peng Lu-Yao, Yuan Xian-Ming, Chen Ting-Ting, Li Lin, Deng Kai-Qin

“…Methods. The study included 98 patients aged 18 to 59 diagnosed with T2DM and experiencing DM distress. …”
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The Role of the Estimated Plasma Volume Variation in Assessing Decongestion in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure by Andreea-Maria Grigore, Mihai Grigore, Ana-Maria Balahura, Gabriela Uscoiu, Ioana Verde, Camelia Nicolae, Elisabeta Bădilă, Adriana-Mihaela Ilieșiu

“…∆ePVS was calculated using the Strauss formula: ∆ePVS (%) = 100 × [(Hb admission/Hb discharge) × (1 − Hct discharge)/(1 − Hct admission)] − 100. …”
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Enhancing Compressed Earth Block Performance: Effects of Gelatinized Starch and Fiber Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties by Gabo Cyprien Bailly, Yassine El Mendili, Athanas Konin, Eliane Khoury

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Gambaran Indeks Eritrosit pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik yang Menjalani Hemodialisis di RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan by Yosephin Irene Togatorop, Nindia Sugih Arto

“…Results: From 149 study samples, 92 people (61.7%) were male, 57 people were female (38.3%), more in the age range of 55-64 years, hemoglobin (Hb) on average in low grades (98.9% men, 94.7% women), and erythrocyte index (MCV, MCH, MCHC) averages in the normal range. …”
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Delayed facial nerve decompression for severe refractory cases of Bell’s palsy: a 25-year experience by Ilyes Berania, Mohamed Awad, Issam Saliba, Jean-Jacques Dufour, Marc-Elie Nader

“…Abstract Background This study aims to assess the effectiveness of delayed facial nerve decompression for Bell’s palsy (BP). …”
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Feasibility of a family-oriented mHealth intervention for Chinese Americans with type 2 diabetes: A pilot randomized control trial. by Lu Hu, Yun Shi, Judith Wylie-Rosett, Mary Ann Sevick, Xinyi Xu, Ricki Lieu, Chan Wang, Huilin Li, Han Bao, Yulin Jiang, Ziqiang Zhu, Ming-Chin Yeh, Nadia Islam

“…Given the small sample size of this study, a future RCT with adequate power is needed to test efficacy.…”
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Hispanic-serving HBCUs: towards an anti-colonial meso-relevant theory of organizational identity in sacred spaces of Black education by Dwuana Bradley, Gina Tillis

“…IntroductionThis study addresses demographic changes at HBCUs and proposes an anti-colonial organizational framework for Historically Black emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions (HB-eHSIs, also referred to as Hispanic-serving HBCUs) to support both Black and Brown students while preserving the historic mission of HBCUs.MethodsWe use qualitative methodology and rely on 45–60 minute semi-structured interviews with 15 faculty and administrators from three Historically Black emerging HSIs in Texas to develop the proposed organizational framework.ResultsFindings are highlighted through four key tenets, each operationalized based on themes from extant literature and the practices and organizational logics of Black and Brown faculty and staff at HBeHSIs: 1. …”
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Longitudinal Analysis of Adiponectin through 20-Year Type 1 Diabetes Duration by Tamara J. LeCaire, Mari Palta

“…The Wisconsin Diabetes Registry Study followed an incident cohort ≤30 years of age when diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during 1987–1992 up to 20-year duration. …”
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C-Peptide Levels Predict the Effectiveness of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor Therapy by Sevin Demir, Sule Temizkan, Mehmet Sargin

“…Fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, C-peptide, and weight of the patients were recorded at 3-month intervals during the first year of treatment. …”
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Effect of extended care APPs based on the transtheoretical model of behavior change on self-management abilities in young and middle-aged patients with newly diagnosed diabetes mel... by YANG Yongfang (杨永芳), YAN Wei (严娓)

“…Results Levels of fasting blood Glucose(FBG), 2-hour postprandial blood glucose(2hPG)and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) decreased in both groups after intervention, and better outcomes of FBG, 2hPG and HbA1c were observed in the study group compared with those in the control group (P＜0. 05). …”
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Increased Circulating Betatrophin Concentrations in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Daniel Espes, Mats Martinell, Per-Ola Carlsson

“…Betatrophin positively correlated with age in the controls and with HbA1c in the type 2 diabetes patients. All study participants were insulin resistant with mean HOMA2B IR in both groups exceeding 2 and HOMA2%S<50%. …”
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25 0H Vitamin D Levels in Pregnant Females: The Hidden Time Bomb by Fatima Tuz Zuhra, Mehnaz, Noreen Atzaz, Shabana, Asma Iqbal, Sami Saeed

“…Material and methods: This longitudinal study was conducted in collaboration with the Gynecology & Obstetric and Pathology department of Fauji foundation hospital, Rawalpindi. …”
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Novel indicator of microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and shortened erythrocyte lifespan: a multicenter cross-sectional analysis by Yunqi Wu, Binshan Zhang, Xin Ma, Pei Yu, Saijun Zhou, Xinli Wang

“…The relationship between GMI/GA and microvascular complications (DKD and/or DR) was assessed by dividing GMI/GA into three groups based on tertiles. Results Our study comprised 140 participants with T2DM (62 men and 78 women, with a median age of 67 years) with a median DM duration of 9.68 years, a mean glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) value of 7.10%, and a median GA value of 16.10%. …”
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Evaluation of Role of Prognostic Factors on Hearing Outcome in Unilateral Idiopathic Sudden Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss by Namrata Yadav, Priti Lal, Rohit Bharadwaj, Kuldeep Yadav

“…Material and methods: This prospective observational study was conducted with the primary aim of analyzing the role of various possible prognostic factors on the outcome of idiopathic SSNHL including demographic (Age, gender), audio-vestibular (Pre-treatment hearing loss in the affected ear, hearing in the contralateral ear, time elapse between onset of hearing loss and start of treatment, type of hearing loss in term of frequencies affected), presence of tinnitus / vertigo and Comorbidities (Diabetes, Hypothyroidism & Deranged lipid profile/ dyslipidemia). …”
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Analysis of hematology quality control using six sigma metrics by Shreya Goel, Amit R. Nisal, Ankita Raj, Ravindra C. Nimbargi

“…Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in a tertiary care center of western India. …”
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Pattern Visual Evoked Potential Changes in Diabetic Patients without Retinopathy by Ozgur Balta, Gulten Sungur, Mehmet Yakin, Nurten Unlu, Oyku Bezen Balta, Firdevs Ornek

“…To assess the different check sizes of pattern visual evoked potential (PVEP) in diabetic patients without retinopathy according to HbA1c levels and diabetes duration. Methods. Fifty-eight eligible patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 26 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were included in the study. …”
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Voltage Stability Analysis of Front-End Speed Controlled Wind Turbine Integrated into Regional Power Grid Based on Bifurcation Theory by Kaide Ren, Hongwei Li, Shuaibing Li, Haiying Dong

“…In this paper, the influence of the front-end speed controlled wind turbine (FSCWT) on the system voltage stability is studied. An actual model of the wind turbines, including the FSCWTs, connected to a regional power grid in Zhangye, Gansu Province, is established. …”
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Analysis of Retinal Perfusion in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Chiara Mameli, Alessandro Invernizzi, Alice Bolchini, Giorgio Bedogni, Elisa Giani, Maddalena Macedoni, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti, Chiara Preziosa, Marco Pellegrini

“…We performed a cross-sectional study to analyze the retinal vasculature in children, adolescent, and young adults with type 1 diabetes using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). …”
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