The relationship between HBV antigens deposition in kidneys and renal prognosis in IgA nephropathy patients infected with HBV by Yun Guo, Shangmei Li, Jiali Wei, Mianna Luo, Huafeng Liu

“…Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a risk factor for the progression of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy. …”
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Enhancing the Biological Properties of Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Calcium Silicate Cements: An In Vitro Study by Minji Choi, Jiyoung Kwon, Ji-Hyun Jang, Duck-Su Kim, Hyun-Jung Kim

“…We focused on the effects of these composites on the viability, migration, and osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (hPDLFs). (2) Methods: Proroot MTA was supplemented with 1–5 wt% 63S BAG and 10 wt% ELP. …”
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Impact of an Educational Program to Reduce Healthcare Resources in Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The EDUCAP Randomized Controlled Trial. by Jordi Adamuz, Diego Viasus, Antonella Simonetti, Emilio Jiménez-Martínez, Lorena Molero, Maribel González-Samartino, Elena Castillo, María-Eulalia Juvé-Udina, María-Jesús Alcocer, Carme Hernández, María-Pilar Buera, Asunción Roel, Emilia Abad, Adelaida Zabalegui, Pilar Ricart, Anna Gonzalez, Pilar Isla, Jordi Dorca, Carolina Garcia-Vidal, Jordi Carratalà

“…<h4>Background</h4>Additional healthcare visits and rehospitalizations after discharge are frequent among patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and have a major impact on healthcare costs. …”
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Adaptation and validation of the Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale (WEIMS) in pharmacy students based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) by Hanieh Alizadeh, Ali Norouzi, Maryam Alizadeh

“…Abstract Background Motivation can significantly impact students’ academic decisions and perseverance. …”
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Restorative management of permanent teeth affected by molar incisor hypomineralization: a survey of dentists in Saudi Arabia by Sara M. Bagher, Raneem E. Alahdal, Sarah A. Alzanbaki, Shahad N. Abudawood, Osama M. Felemban

“…Abstract Background This electronic survey-based study aimed to explore the variations in treatment decisions made by dentists from different specialties in Saudi Arabia when treating anterior and posterior permanent teeth afflicted by molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) of varying severity. …”
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Lack of efficacy of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia: A retrospective study. by Anis Saib, Walid Amara, Pascal Wang, Simon Cattan, Azeddine Dellal, Kais Regaieg, Stephane Nahon, Olivier Nallet, Lee S Nguyen

“…In this retrospective study, we assessed the clinical effects of HCQ/AZI, with a 28-days follow-up.<h4>Methods</h4>In a registry-study which included patients hospitalized for COVID-19 between March 15 and April 2, 2020, we compared patients who received HCQ/AZI to those who did not, regarding a composite outcome of mortality and mechanical ventilation with a 28-days follow-up. …”
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Predicting resistance to biological therapy using human leukocyte antigen genes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease by Ângela Domingues, Ana Carvalho, António Martinho, Caroline Soares, Diana Martins, Paula Sousa, Ricardo Araújo, Eugénia Cancela, Américo Silva, Paula Ministro

“…Background: The efficacy of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often compromised by the development of antidrug antibodies. …”
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The Influence of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study by Mohammed Almutairi, Ashwaq A. Almutairi, Abdulaziz M. Alodhialah

“…<b>Background:</b> Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults. …”
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The Effects of Seasonal Variation on the Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by Ling Wu, Pei-shuang Lin, Yun-tai Yao

“…Background: The impact of seasonal patterns on the mortality and morbidity of surgical patients with cardiovascular diseases has gained increasing attention in recent years. …”
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Quantification of residual pulmonary congestion defined by B-line findings on lung ultrasound to predict cardiovascular events in acute heart failure: A systematic review and meta... by Kevin Fernando Suhardi, Agung Prasetyo, Rahadian Malik, Pauliana, Aqsha Tiara Viazelda

“…Background: Pulmonary congestion detected by lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a valuable prognostic marker in acute heart failure (AHF). …”
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Medical Rehabilitation Impact Towards Dynamic Balance in Lateral Ankle Sprain Patients by Moses Rizky Haryanto, Jonathan Salim, Nana Novia Jayadi, Mirna Phandu

“…Background: Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is one of the most prevalent and recurring injuries occurring during physical activities, especially sports. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Jenkins Sleep Scale among university students in China by Mengyuan Zhao, Garry Kuan, Ke Zhou, Yee Cheng Kueh

“…Background The Chinese version of the Jenkins Sleep Scale (JSS-C) is widely used; however, it lacks formal validation, and its applicability to Chinese university students has not been examined. …”
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Pre-Emptive OCT-Guided Angioplasty of Vulnerable Intermediate Coronary Lesions: Results from the Prematurely Halted PECTUS-Trial by Jan-Quinten Mol, Michiel J. Bom, Peter Damman, Paul Knaapen, Niels van Royen

“…The primary outcome was a composite of all-cause mortality, non-fatal MI, and unplanned revascularisation at 1-year follow-up. …”
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A longitudinal analysis of MPOWER implementation, 2008-2018 by Les Hagen, Gholamreza Heydari, Fadi Hammal

“…# Background In 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced *MPOWER*-a package of evidence-based, high-impact policy measures to help countries reduce tobacco use. …”
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Left Atrial Strain in the Prediction of Death, Ischemic Stroke, and Heart Failure by Rungroj Krittayaphong, Kanchalaporn Jirataiporn, Ahthit Yindeengam, Thammarak Songsangjinda

“…Patients with LAS <23% were at greater risk for composite outcome, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 2.31 (95% CI, 1.50–3.55). …”
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A Study on Pregnancy with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and its Fetomaternal Outcome by Kesha Salvi, Smruti Vaishnav, Nitin Raithatha, Nipa Modi, Maitri Patel, Rumi Bhattacharyaji

“…Background: Obstetric bleeding continues to be the leading cause of maternal death worldwide, and the cornerstone of treatment is early detection of the factors that contribute to hemorrhage and early management of the underlying pathological process. …”
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Drug-eluting versus bare-metal stents for first myocardial infarction in patients with atrial fibrillation: A nationwide population-based cohort study. by Nen-Chung Chang, Patrick Hu, Tien-Hsing Chen, Chun-Tai Mao, Ming-Jui Hung, Chi-Tai Yeh, Ming-Yow Hung

“…<h4>Background</h4>Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicates the clinical management of atrial fibrillation (AF) because coronary stenting may influence subsequent antithrombotic therapy. …”
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Integrated management of childhood illness in Rwanda: Impact of mentorship on the quality of care in Nyanza and Huye districts by Alain Mirindi, Assumpta Mwali Kayinamura, Amedee Fidele Ndibaza, Liliane Uwamahoro, Dieudonne Ndatimana, Ferdinand Bikorimana, Christian Mazimpaka, Richard Kalisa

“…Abstract Background In Rwanda, health posts (HPs) are intermediary primary care facilities that provide comprehensive primary care services to communities and are located at a reasonable walking distance from people's homes. …”
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Correlation and Relative Prognostic Power of Post–Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Fractional Flow Reserve and Quantitative Flow Ratio by Bettina Csanádi, Tamás Ferenci, Róbert Gál, Noémi Bora, Zsolt Piróth

“…Background Post–percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) fractional flow reserve (FFR) is an established method to evaluate the functional result of angiographically successful PCI; however, it is rarely measured. …”
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Impact of Using a Scoring Balloon for Main Branch Predilatation on the Incidence of Side Branch Compromise in Bifurcation Lesion PCI by Wishnu Aditya Widodo, T. M. Haykal Putra, Wahyu Aditya, M. Andi Yassiin, Luly Nur El Waliy, Sunarya Soerianata, Jack Wei Chieh Tan

“…Background. Side branch (SB) compromise represents a frequent challenge encountered during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for bifurcation lesions. …”
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