Outpatient acute kidney disease detection by national and institutional health data by Hsiu-Yin Chiang, Hung-Chieh Yeh, Zi-Han Lin, Bradley Chen, David Ray Chang, I-Wen Ting, Jie-Sian Wang, Yun-Lun Chang, Hung-Lin Chen, Yu-Chih Liu, Mei-Chuan Hsieh, Tzu-Ling Karen Tzeng, Chin-Chi Kuo

“…Methods Our team developed the Acute Kidney Injury Detection System (AKIDS) to screen for undiagnosed AKDOPT using National Health Insurance MediCloud data and institutional electronic medical records. …”
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The triglyceride-glucose index, a marker of insulin resistance, as a predictor of thrombotic risk in atrial fibrillation by José Miguel Rivera-Caravaca, Eva Soler-Espejo, María Pilar Ramos-Bratos, Raquel López-Gálvez, Eduardo González-Lozano, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Francisco Marín, Vanessa Roldán

“…Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke making accurate risk stratification central for effective management. …”
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Association of suicidal behavior with exposure to suicide and suicide attempt: A systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis. by Nicole T M Hill, Jo Robinson, Jane Pirkis, Karl Andriessen, Karolina Krysinska, Amber Payne, Alexandra Boland, Alison Clarke, Allison Milner, Katrina Witt, Stephan Krohn, Amit Lampit

“…<h4>Background</h4>Exposure to suicidal behavior may be associated with increased risk of suicide, suicide attempt, and suicidal ideation and is a significant public health problem. …”
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Relationship between cognitive impairments and psychopathological symptoms in female schizophrenia subsequent to 8 weeks treatment with antipsychotic drugs by Shuzhan Gao, Qing Xu, Yanlin Han, Jing Jiang, Fan Wu, Ting Peng, Chenxi Ling, Sulin Ni, Rongrong Zhang, Yidan Ming, Xuzhen Liu, Xijia Xu

“…Abstract Background Changes in cognitive impairments and their relationship with psychopathological symptoms during treatment in schizophrenia remain debatable. …”
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Remnant–to–LDL cholesterol discordance as a predictor of thromboembolic events in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation: a report from the prospective Murcia AF project... by Eva Soler-Espejo, Yang Chen, José Miguel Rivera-Caravaca, María Pilar Ramos-Bratos, Raquel López-Gálvez, Francisco Marín, Vanessa Roldán, Gregory Y.H. Lip

“…Abstract Background Remnant cholesterol (RC) has emerged as an independent contributor to residual cardiovascular risk, beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). …”
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Initial Clinical Experience with the Biodegradable AbsnowTM Device for Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defect: A 3-Year Follow-Up by Yifan Li, Yumei Xie, Boning Li, Zhaofeng Xie, Junjun Shen, Shushui Wang, Zhiwei Zhang

“…Methods. Five pediatric patients were enrolled from May to June 2018 in our institution and were followed up for 3 years. …”
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Sex differences in the prevalence and survival of pulmonary hypertension in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy following septal myectomy by Changrong Nie, Yifeng Zhu, Minghu Xiao, Changsheng Zhu, Yanhai Meng, Zhengyang Lu, Qiulan Yang, Shuiyun Wang

“…Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and female have been linked to a worse survival in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). …”
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The effect of α-lipoic acid treatment on plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine, a biomarker of endothelial dysfunction in diabetic neuropathy by Ferenc Sztanek, Hajnalka Lőrincz, Ágnes Molnár, Anita Szentpéteri, Eszter Zöld, Ildikó Seres, Dénes Páll, Mariann Harangi, Péter Kempler, György Paragh

“…Introduction Diabetic neuropathy may develop on a background of hyperglycaemia and is associated with increased oxidative stress. …”
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Oxidative balance score predicts chronic kidney disease risk in overweight adults: a NHANES-based machine learning study by Leying Zhao, Leying Zhao, Cong Zhao, Cong Zhao, Yuchen Fu, Yuchen Fu, Xiaochang Wu, Xiaochang Wu, Xuezhe Wang, Xuezhe Wang, Yaoxian Wang, Yaoxian Wang, Yaoxian Wang, Huijuan Zheng

“…However, its utility in CKD prediction among overweight adults remains unclear.MethodsWe analyzed data from 28,377 overweight or obese participants in ten NHANES cycles (1999–2018). …”
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Short- and mid-term outcomes after redo surgical valve replacement by Pardis Sadeghi, Ali Hosseinsabet, Reza Mohseni-Badalabadi, Arash Jalali, Ahmad Vakili-Basir, Mina Pashang, Negar Omidi, Jamshid Bagheri, Mohammadjavad Mehrabanian

“…Abstract Background While previous studies have indicated comparable outcomes for redo surgical valve replacement (SVR) and primary SVR, there is limited information regarding the long-term follow-up of these patients. …”
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Diastolic function and cardiovascular events in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. Improving risk stratification with left atrial strain by Ibon Rodriguez-Sanchez, Inaki Villanueva-Benito, Urko Agirre, Jose Juan Onaindia, Alazne Urkullu, Angela Cacicedo, Alberto Ullate, Idoia Bravo, Josu Florido, Alberto Salcedo, Sonia Velasco

“…BackgroundA limited number of studies have examined the prognostic significance of diastolic function in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in a general population referred for transthoracic echocardiography. …”
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Effect of Frailty on Cardiovascular Clinical Trials by Haowen Jiang, MBBS, Jie Jun Wong, MBBS, Ru-San Tan, MBBS, Fei Gao, PhD, Louis LY. Teo, MBBS, Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, Chim C. Lang, MD, PhD, Angela S. Koh, MBBS, MPH, PhD

“…Background: Patients with cardiovascular (CV) diseases are increasingly frail but rarely represented in trials. …”
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Comparative assessment of line probe assays and targeted next-generation sequencing in drug-resistant tuberculosis diagnosisResearch in context by Giovanna Carpi, Marva Seifert, Andres De la Rossa, Swapna Uplekar, Camilla Rodrigues, Nestani Tukvadze, Shaheed V. Omar, Anita Suresh, Timothy C. Rodwell, Rebecca E. Colman

“…Summary: Background: Rapid and accurate detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is crucial for ensuring effective treatment, halting transmission and preventing the amplification of resistance. …”
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Retrospective assessment of clinical global impression of severity and change in GM1 gangliosidosis: a tool to score natural history data in rare disease cohorts by Connor J. Lewis, Jean M. Johnston, Silvia Zaragoza Domingo, Gilbert Vezina, Precilla D’Souza, William A. Gahl, David A. Adams, Cynthia J. Tifft, Maria T. Acosta

“…Abstract Background Clinical trials for rare diseases pose unique challenges warranting alternative approaches in demonstrating treatment efficacy. …”
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Long-term cancer risk in users of GLP-1 agonists in Denmark: a nationwide emulated trialResearch in context by Mads Gamborg, Mia Klinten Grand, Kathrine Grell, Susanne Rosthøj, Ulrik Pedersen-Bjergaard, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Lina Steinrud Mørch

“…Summary: Background: The long-term cancer safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in real-world settings remains unclear, with limited long-term clinical and observational studies. …”
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Spatial distribution and urban–rural disparity of unmet need for family planning among married/in-union women in Ethiopia: a spatial and decomposition analysis by Shimels Derso Kebede, Daniel Niguse Mamo, Jibril Bashir Adem, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Yawkal Tsega, Elsabeth Addisu, Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Ermias Bekele Enyew

“…BackgroundHigh unmet need for family planning combined with other factors, such as high early marriage and teenage pregnancy, increases the risk of developing obstetric fistula and other complications. …”
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Risk of mental health conditions in bereavement: a population-based analysis of lung cancer spouses by Djin L. Tay, Kline Dubose, Kline Dubose, Jonathan Chipman, Jonathan Chipman, Lee Ellington, Malek Alnajar, Eli Iacob, Caroline Stephens, Katherine A. Ornstein

“…BackgroundCaregiving to lung cancer patients is distressing, isolating, and associated with a high burden of anxiety and depression. …”
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Association between gestational weight gain and severe adverse birth outcomes in Washington State, US: A population-based retrospective cohort study, 2004-2013. by U Vivian Ukah, Hamideh Bayrampour, Yasser Sabr, Neda Razaz, Wee-Shian Chan, Kenneth I Lim, Sarka Lisonkova

“…<h4>Background</h4>Suboptimal weight gain during pregnancy is a potentially modifiable risk factor. …”
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Efficacy of a Blended Low-Intensity Internet-Delivered Psychological Program in Patients With Multimorbidity in Primary Care: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé, Adoración Castro, M Ángeles Pérez-Ara, Margalida Gili, Fermín Mayoral, María Magdalena Hurtado, Esperanza Varela Moreno, Cristina Botella, Azucena García-Palacios, Rosa M Baños, Yolanda López-Del-Hoyo, Javier García-Campayo, Jesus Montero-Marin

“… BackgroundMultimorbidity is a highly prevalent phenomenon whose presence causes a profound physical, psychological, and economic impact. …”
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Dental Students’ Perception and Self-Perceived Confidence Level in Key Dental Procedures for General Practice and the Impact of Competency Implementation on Their Confidence Level,... by Wijdan R. Elmanaseer, Salah A. Al-Omoush, Rasha A. Alamoush, Rawan Abu Zaghlan, Firas Alsoleihat

“…Background. Evaluating the level of dental students’ competence is crucial for validating their preparedness for graduation. …”
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