Multimorbidity Patterns and In‐Hospital Outcomes in Chinese Young Women (Aged <55 Years) Presenting with ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Geru A, Liang Zhao, Wennan Liu, Pengfei Sun, Linjie Li, Bin Sun, Piao Li, Yongle Li, Xin Zhou, Qing Yang

“…Background Recent evidence highlights an increasing incidence of myocardial infarction in young women. …”
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Assessment of quality of maternal and newborn care and its determinants: a national study of primary health care facilities in Nigeria by Toluwani Oluwatola, Saheed Dipo Isiaka, Oluomachukwu Omeje, Folake Oni, Olugbemisola W. Samuel, Sidney Sampson, Hilda Ebinim, Oluwadamilare Olatunji, Oluwafisayo Ayodeji, Dolapo Ajibola, Stallone Ngobua, Oluwafunmilayo Dehinbo, Helen Ukoh, Leyira Ken-Aminikpo, Segun Adenipekun, Hilary I. Okagbue

“…This study aimed to assess the quality of MNCs among 25,840 public primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across Nigeria, analyze subnational variations, and determine the influence of contextual variables on the quality of care (QoC) by PHCs. Methods Data from a nationwide PHC assessment conducted in 2022 were utilized to create the composite index of care for PHC facilities in Nigeria. …”
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Risk Factors for Early Post-transplant Weight Changes Among Simultaneous Pancreas-kidney Recipients and Impact on Outcomes by Sandesh Parajuli, MD, Riccardo Tamburrini, MD, PhD, Fahad Aziz, MD, Ban Dodin, BS, MPhil, Brad C. Astor, PhD, Didier Mandelbrot, MD, Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, Jon Odorico, MD

“…Methods. We included all SPK recipients with both allografts functioning for at least 6 mo post-transplant and categorized them based on the weight changes from baseline to 6 mo post-transplant. …”
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Implementation evaluation of biometric fingerprint scanning for monitoring HIV care engagement: acceptability, feasibility, and fidelity among peripartum women living with HIV in L... by Wiza Kumwenda, Sophie Lazar, Shaphil Wallie, Madelyn Frey, Denzel Matiya, Michael Owino, Victor Mwapasa, Mina Hosseinipour, Angela M. Bengtson

“…Abstract Background Sustained HIV care engagement is essential for pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). …”
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Predictors of Poor Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Asymptomatic Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study by Nicoleta Nita, Dominik Felbel, Rima Melnic, Michael Paukovitsch, Wolfgang Rottbauer, Dominik Buckert, Johannes Mörike

“…<b>Background:</b> The prevalence of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) diagnosed at a subclinical stage has increased; however, their long-term outcomes are not well known. …”
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Adherence to oral anticoagulation in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation by Paula Tiili, Ioannis Leventis, Janne Kinnunen, Ida Svedjebäck, Mika Lehto, Efstathia Karagkiozi, Dimitrios Sagris, George Ntaios, Jukka Putaala

“…Background Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) have superior safety and comparable efficacy profile compared to vitamin-K antagonists (VKAs), with more convenient dosing schemes. …”
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Neonatal and Two-Year Prognosis of Eutrophic Newborns from Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Pregnancies Complicated by Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Marie-Anne Jarry, Nayri Topalian, Lauréline Cosnard, Claude D’Ercole, Cécile Chau, Barthélémy Tosello

“…Background: Monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies are at risk of complications, particularly selective intrauterine growth restriction. …”
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Evaluation of 3D printed nano-modified resin shear bond strength on titanium surfaces (an in-vitro study) by Noha Sabry ElMalah, Yomna Ibrahim, Dawlat Mostafa

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are crucial in dental implant procedures as they ensure patient’s comfort, maintain esthetic appearance, and restore function during the healing process. …”
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of Group B Streptococcus colonization: a retrospective study by Guixiu Jin, Lanhua Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Junling Fei, Zhenling Zhu, Ziyan Jiang, Min Liu

“…Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization is one of the major causes of severe neonatal infections. …”
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Risk of dementia in older patients with different anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xixi Yang, Yan Wang, Fang Qian, lili lu, DongJun Bi, Tao-Hsin Tung

“…Abstract Background Anesthesia has been hypothesized to influence dementia risk due to its potential neurotoxic effects, especially in older patients. …”
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Reasons for Crown Failures in Primary Teeth: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Stephan Lampl, Deepa Gurunathan, Deepak Mehta, Krithikadatta Jogikalmat

“… Abstract BackgroundUnderstanding long-term retention rates and complications associated with different materials for fabricating pediatric crowns for primary teeth is crucial for material selection and optimizing clinical outcomes. …”
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2023 International Evidence‐Based Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Guideline Update: Insights From a Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Elevated Clinical Cardiovascular Disease in Pol... by Chau Thien Tay, Aya Mousa, Aadhya Vyas, Loyal Pattuwage, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Helena Teede

“…Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent female endocrinopathy. …”
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Renal arteriolosclerosis impact on clinicopathological features and outcomes of idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a retrospective cohort analysis by Rui Jiang, Li Li, Yunfei Yan, Hucai Li, Ruizhi Yu, Yang Huang, Lixin Wang

“…BackgroundTo investigate the clinicopathological features and prognostic factors of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) patients with renal arteriolosclerosis, providing evidence for individualized clinical management.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 597 biopsy-confirmed IMN patients at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2022. …”
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Associations of CRP and PCT levels with obstetric and neonatal outcomes: a prospective study by Merve Ates, Pinar Calis, A. Gokcen Artiktay, Canan Yilmaz, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem

“…Abstract Background C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels may be elevated under inflammatory conditions. …”
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Spatial transcriptomic analysis across histological subtypes reveals molecular heterogeneity and prognostic markers in early‐stage lung adenocarcinoma by Hua Geng, Wenhao Zhou, Haitao Luo, Jiaqian Wang, Shixiong Li, Congcong Song, Yujie Zhao, Meilin Xu

“…ABSTRACT Background The progression and prognosis of early‐stage lung adenocarcinoma are closely associated with histologic subtypes, yet the presence of mixed histologic patterns often complicates prognostic assessment. …”
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Prediction of cardiovascular risk: validation of a non-laboratory and a laboratory-based score in a Brazilian community-based cohort of the PURE studyResearch in context by Gustavo Bernardes de Figueiredo Oliveira, Rafael Amorim Belo Nunes, Lucas Bassolli de Oliveira Alves, Precil Diego Miranda de Menezes Neves, Victor Augusto Hamamoto Sato, Ana Heloisa Kamada Triboni, Haliton Alves de Oliveira Júnior, Priscila Raupp da Rosa, Maria Luz Díaz, Jose Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Fernando Lanas, Philip Joseph, Álvaro Avezum

“…Summary: Background: Risk scores are essential tools for implementing cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. …”
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Diagnosis value of targeted and metagenomic sequencing in respiratory tract infection by Yukun Kuang, Yukun Kuang, Weiping Tan, Weiping Tan, Chaohui Hu, Zehan Dai, Lihong Bai, Lihong Bai, Jiyu Wang, Jiyu Wang, Huai Liao, Huai Liao, Haihong Chen, Haihong Chen, Rongling He, Rongling He, Pengyuan Zhu, Jun Liu, Canmao Xie, Canmao Xie, Zunfu Ke, Zunfu Ke, Zunfu Ke, Ke-Jing Tang, Ke-Jing Tang, Ke-Jing Tang

“…The concordance between pathogen reports of both methods and the clinical significance among samples with/without known etiology was further evaluated.ResultsOverall, both methods displayed high agreement on pathogen reports, as the average percent agreement reached 95.29%. …”
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Growth‐Associated Protein 43 Levels in the Cerebrospinal Fluid Correspond to the Cerebral Blood Flow Alterations in Alzheimer's Dementia Continuum: An Original Study by Neda Songhori, Maryam Shamsi Goushky, Mohammad Mehdi Khaleghi, Marzieh Mojerloo, Mohammad Sadeghi, Mehrdad Mozafar, Zahra Babaie Aghdam, Maryam Ghajar, Yalda Kianifar, Farough Karimzadeh, Farbod Khosravi, Mahsa Mayeli

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a widespread neurodegenerative condition that has a growing impact on a global scale. …”
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Risk factors for disease progression and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based cohort study by Raymond N. Kuo, Wanchi Chen, Wen-Yi Shau

“…Abstract Background Since 2021, COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on global health and continues to contribute to serious health outcomes. …”
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A Rent Subsidy and Identity Capital Intervention for Youth Exiting Homelessness: Protocol for the Transitioning Youth Out of Homelessness 2.0 Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Naomi S Thulien, Rowen K Stark, Alexandra Amiri, Alex Abramovich, Alex Akdikmen, Alexandra Carasco, Mardi Daley, Bernice Downey, Oluwapelumi (Pukky) Fambegbe, Tyler Frederick, Stephen W Hwang, Nicole Kozloff, Amanda Noble, Cheryl Pedersen, Marsha Rampersaud, Ruth Rodney, Tadios Tibebu, Rosane Nisenbaum

“… BackgroundFor young people who have experienced homelessness, relative housing stability alone is insufficient to achieve socioeconomic inclusion. …”
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