Role of prescribed medication in the development of iron deficiency anaemia in adults—a case–control study by Orouba Almilaji, Jonathon Snook, Kiran Prabhu, Elizabeth Williams, Frazer Warricker

“…For those classes showing significance, it was also used to calculate risk differences between those in the IDA group with or without haemorrhagic lesions on investigation.Results A total of 1210 cases were analysed—409 in the IDA group, and 801 in the control group. Significant associations were identified between presentation with IDA and long-term exposure to PPIs (OR 3.29, 95% CI: 2.47 to 4.41, p<0.001) and to OACs (OR 2.04, 95% CI: 1.29 to 3.24, p=0.002). …”
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Progression of Heart Failure in People with Type 2 Diabetes in Germany: An Analysis Using German Health Insurance Claims Data by Keni Cheng-Siang Lee, Tobias Wagner, Adee Kennedy, Michael Wilke

“…In Germany, no recent longitudinal data are available. **Objectives:** To (1) measure the proportion of individuals with T2D who acquire HF over 2 years and (2) categorize ejection fraction using routine data and an algorithm, and (3) understand progression of HF in 5-year follow-up. …”
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TAX ADMINISTRATION STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA by Mubaraq Sanni, Samuel Kayode Adekunle, Abdul Garba

“…The findings of the study revealed that revenue collection strategy (β=0.104, t-value=18.114, P-value<0.05); Staff compensation strategy (β=0.153, t-value=2.291, P-value <0.05) and Tax advocacy strategy (β=0.106, t-value=5.349, P-value<0.05) have significant positive impact on the revenue performance of state internal revenue service in South West Nigeria. …”
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Injuries in Quidditch: A Prospective Study from a Complete UK Season by Rachel Pennington, Ashley Cooper, Alastair C Faulkner, Alasdair MacInnes, Thomas S W Greensmith, Alistair I W Mayne, Peter S E Davies

“…There was no statistical difference between time loss injuries in males (20.9/1000 hours and 8.1/1000 AEs) and females (13.9/1000 hours and 5.4/1000 AEs) (p=0.30) and no statistical difference between concussion rates in males (n=7) and females (n=4) (p=0.60)…”
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Visualization of the Book: Graphic Metaphors in Art Decoration of Ukrainian Church Editions of the Baroque Epoque by Olena Kurhanova

“… The article considers the role of metaphor in the art decoration of 17th–18th centuries Ukrainian editions of church books. …”
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Prevalence and Incidence of Injury during Olympic-style Shooting Events: A Systematic Review by Mica R. Harr, Cody J. Mansfield, Bailey Urbach, Matt Briggs, James Onate, Laura C. Boucher

“…In summer, females demonstrated a higher percentage of injuries (6.9%) compared to males (1.7%). In winter, males had a higher percentage of injuries (8.6%) versus females (5.1%)…”
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Harnessing the immunomodulatory potential of natural products in precision medicine—a comprehensive review by Maya G. Pillai, Helen Antony

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Lifting Techniques: Why Are We Not Using Evidence To Optimize Movement? by Nicholas B. Washmuth, Abby D. McAfee, C. Scott Bickel

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Optimized fertilization patterns increase foxtail millet biomass on the distribution and transformation in Loess Plateau of China. by Tianyou Zhou, Qinhui Liu, Shuangshuang Yang, Zhihao Wang, Panpan Zhang, Xiaolin Wang, Xiaoling Ji, Xiong Zhang

“…The results showed that: (1) the above-ground dry matter accumulation with T4 and T5 increased by 15.04% and 33.68% during the flowering and pustulation stages, and the root/shoot ratio of T4 increased by 9.32% and 12.46% over two experimental years, respectively. (2) the leaf water use efficiency (WUEL) of T4 increased by 15.61%, 0.51% in two stages, respectively, (3) the yields and water use efficiency (WUE) of T3 exhibited a significantly increased by 11.06% and 37.61%, 9.50% and 37.51%, and increased stably by 9.23%-35.17% and 8.73%-35.11% in T4 and T5 respectively, over two seasons. …”
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Representations and imaginaries of cities in the opening sequences of three U.S. TV series: The Sopranos, Weeds and House of Cards by Marta Gallardo, David García-Reyes

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Efficacy of green tea mouth wash as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with chronic periodontitis by Sarwar Qasim Mustafa, Dilyar Ahmed Baban

“…Results: The study groups showed significant reduction in clinical periodontal parameters and inflammatory markers after 30 days of periodontal therapy ( P<0.001). A significant difference was seen between group A and group B in relation to clinical periodontal parameters and inflammatory markers after periodontal therapy P<0.05, while the difference between group B and group C was non-significant in relation to gingival index, clinical attachment level, C-reactive protein, alkaline phosphatase, and Malondialdehyde. …”
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High-pressure hydrothermal synthesis of shape-controlled AuPt nanoflowers with enhanced electro-catalytic properties for methanol oxidation reaction by Yan Liu, Ziyi Li, Zhao Zhang, Haitao Zhang

“…The mass-normalized current densities for MOR in the presence of AuPt NFs was approximately 3.1 and 5.9 times higher than those of Pt NPs and commercial Pt black, respectively. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Debris and Irrigation Extruded Apically Using Different Design of Needles and Penetration Depth - An In Vitro Study by Maha A. Habeeb

“…The samples were divided into two groups: Group A (1 mm penetration of needle from working length), which was subdivided into three subgroups: Subgroup A1: Irrigation was made by Max-I-Probe. …”
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Effective Interventions for Improving Functional Movement Screen Scores Among “High-Risk” Athletes: A Systematic Review by Sean C. Clark, Nicholas D. Rowe, Mohamed Adnan, Symone M. Brown, Mary K. Mulcahey

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Perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore: a pre-vaccine rollout cross-sectional study by Pooja Agarwal Jayagobi, Chengsi Ong, Kee Thai Yeo, Caleb Chun Wei Lim, Meei Jiun Seet, Lee Koon Kwek, Chee Wai Ku, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Manisha Mathur, Mei Chien Chua

“…Methods: We conducted an anonymous, online survey on the perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine and its acceptance by pregnant and lactating women at a tertiary maternal and child hospital in Singapore from 1 March to 31 May 2021. Information on their demographics and knowledge was collected. …”
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Obstetric Characteristics in Women with Congenital Uterine Anomalies who Gave a Live Birth by Duygu Altın Başkak, Mert Turğal, Sinan Beksaç

“…Among these; 14 (42,4%) were identified as septate; 6 (%18,2) as bicornuate, 7 (%21,2) as arcuate, 4 (%12,1) as didelphic, and 2 (%6,1) as unicornuate uterus. …”
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Are Exercise Therapy Protocols For The Treatment of Hip-Related Pain Adequately Described? A Systematic Review of Intervention Descriptions by August Estberger, Joanne L Kemp, Kristian Thorborg, Anders Pålsson, Eva Ageberg

“… # Level of evidence Level 1, systematic review…”
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Clinical and Morphological Manifestations of Gastritis and Serum Cytokine Levels in Schoolchildren with Familial History of Gastric Cancer by T. V. Polivanova, E. V. Kasparov, V. A. Vshivkov

“…Schoolchildren with gastritis and familial history of gastric cancer revealed a higher 59.8% rate of dyspeptic complaints vs. 40.8% in negative history (p = 0.001), as well as complaints of weekly heartburn in 14.2 and 8.3% cas-es (p = 0.019), respectively. …”
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Stem cell markers: A guide to neoadjuvant therapy in breast carcinomas by Zuhal Gucin, Nur Buyukpinarbasili, Melin Ozgun Gecer, Yeliz Emine Ersoy, Haci Mehmet Turk, Seyma Yildiz, Direnc Ozlem Aksoy

“…Patients with grade 1 or 2 regression on a 5-point scale were included in group 1 (n = 37), grade 3 regression in group 2 (n = 32), and grade 4 or 5 regression in group 3 (n = 23). …”
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Novel methods to determine hydrothermal residual stresses in fiber-reinforced polymer composite by John Wang, Paul W. Adcock, Wing Kong Chiu

“…A finite element analysis concurred with the experimental results, and a symmetrical model of a balanced laminate was further used to calculate residual strains. Residual strains of −221 µε and 3,192 µε were found in the longitudinal and transverse direction plies, respectively.…”
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