Comparison of perceived family state and functioning among individuals with depression and general population in Southern Thailand. by Jarurin Pitanupong, Kwanpond Traivaranon, Napakkawat Buathong

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study aimed to examine perceived family functioning among individuals with depression, then compare these perceptions with those of the general population.…”
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Personalized prediction model generated with machine learning for kidney function one year after living kidney donation by Rikako Oki, Toshihio Hirai, Kazuhiro Iwadoh, Yu Kijima, Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Yasunori Nishimura, Taro Banno, Kohei Unagami, Kazuya Omoto, Tomokazu Shimizu, Junichi Hoshino, Toshio Takagi, Hideki Ishida, Toshihito Hirai

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Feasibility and acceptability of switching from a previous-generation to a new-generation mask for positive airway pressure therapy of sleep apnea using remote care by Xueling Zhu, Adam Benjafield, Ross Deas, Leslee Willes, Jeff Armitstead

“…This study investigated the patient's experience when switching from a previous-generation PAP mask to a new-generation mask via remote care. …”
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Measuring functioning and disability in Korea: comparing general and dedicated surveys using the ICF as a reference framework. by Jiin Kim, Melissa Selb, Youngtae Cho, Wanho Kim, Carla Sabariego

“…Although Korea periodically collects functioning information, the functioning indicator has not been generated yet. …”
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Functional Constipation and Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the General Population: Data from the GECCO Study by Paul Enck, Johannes Leinert, Menno Smid, Thorsten Köhler, Juliane Schwille-Kiuntke

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A comprehensive evaluation of potential lung function associated genes in the SpiroMeta general population sample. by Ma'en Obeidat, Louise V Wain, Nick Shrine, Noor Kalsheker, Maria Soler Artigas, Emmanouela Repapi, Paul R Burton, Toby Johnson, Adaikalavan Ramasamy, Jing Hua Zhao, Guangju Zhai, Jennifer E Huffman, Veronique Vitart, Eva Albrecht, Wilmar Igl, Anna-Liisa Hartikainen, Anneli Pouta, Gemma Cadby, Jennie Hui, Lyle J Palmer, David Hadley, Wendy L McArdle, Alicja R Rudnicka, Inês Barroso, Ruth J F Loos, Nicholas J Wareham, Massimo Mangino, Nicole Soranzo, Tim D Spector, Sven Gläser, Georg Homuth, Henry Völzke, Panos Deloukas, Raquel Granell, John Henderson, Ivica Grkovic, Stipan Jankovic, Lina Zgaga, Ozren Polašek, Igor Rudan, Alan F Wright, Harry Campbell, Sarah H Wild, James F Wilson, Joachim Heinrich, Medea Imboden, Nicole M Probst-Hensch, Ulf Gyllensten, Åsa Johansson, Ghazal Zaboli, Linda Mustelin, Taina Rantanen, Ida Surakka, Jaakko Kaprio, Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin, Caroline Hayward, David M Evans, Beate Koch, Arthur William Musk, Paul Elliott, David P Strachan, Martin D Tobin, Ian Sayers, Ian P Hall, SpiroMeta Consortium

“…Recently, we undertook a meta-analysis of Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) results for lung function measures in 20,288 individuals from the general population (the SpiroMeta consortium).…”
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Outpatient monitoring of patients with lipoprotein metabolism disorders and other lipidemias by a general practitioner in primary care. Guidelines by O. M. Drapkina, S. A. Boytsov, A. I. Ershova, R. N. Shepel, O. A. Osipova, A. N. Meshkov, A. V. Blokhina, P. V. Ipatov, T. V. Balakhonova, E. D. Savchenko

“…As practical experience is accumulated, the guidelines will be adjusted.The guidelines are intended for general practitioners, family doctors, as well as for mid-level health providers working with the above-mentioned doctors, for paramedics performing the doctor functions. …”
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Efficiency of the Outpatient Diabetes Care System in Czechia: A Geodemographic Perspective by Kateřina Brázová, Luděk Šídlo, Jan Bělobrádek

“…The paper examines the intensity and structure of the use of health services and outlines the current functioning thereof in the context of diabetes care in Czechia. …”
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Impact of General Anesthesia on Ciliary Functional Analysis by Digital High-Speed Videomicroscopy in Suspected Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia by Lionel Benchimol, Noemie Bricmont, Romane Bonhiver, Grégory Hans, Céline Kempeneers, Philippe Lefebvre, Anne-Lise Poirrier

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The utility of liver function tests for mortality prediction within one year in primary care using the algorithm for liver function investigations (ALFI). by David J McLernon, John F Dillon, Frank M Sullivan, Paul Roderick, William M Rosenberg, Stephen D Ryder, Peter T Donnan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although liver function tests (LFTs) are routinely measured in primary care, raised levels in patients with no obvious liver disease may trigger a range of subsequent expensive and unnecessary management plans. …”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators for the potential implementation of the decision tool-functional independence in primary care by E. A. L. M. Molenaar, J. A. Barten, N. Bleijenberg, N. J. de Wit, C. Veenhof

“…The potential of the tool to foster interprofessional collaboration between general practitioners, physiotherapists, nurses, and social workers. and alleviate societal challenges, emphasizing its relevance in primary care.…”
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A general spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for harmonizing landsat-sentinel over inland and coastal waters by Thainara M.A. Lima, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Cassia B. Caballero, Daniel A. Maciel, Claudia Giardino

“…To ensure compatibility and consistency in harmonized products for aquatic studies, spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for cross-calibration between OLI and MSI sensors must be carefully derived and applied. …”
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Psychometric analysis of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) in primary care using modern item response theory. by Pascal Jordan, Meike C Shedden-Mora, Bernd Löwe

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) is one of the most frequently used diagnostic self-report scales for screening, diagnosis and severity assessment of anxiety disorder. …”
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Comparison of regional and general anesthesia for retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yen Ho, Yu-Ching Wen, Yu-Ching Wen, Liang-Ming Lee, Ke-Hsun Lin, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Syuan-Hao Syu, Benjamin Chung-Howe Lai, Cho-Hsing Chung, Yung-Wei Lin, Yung-Wei Lin

“…Moreover, RA may offer better long-term renal function preservation and be more cost effective than GA. …”
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Race-neutral versus race-specific GLI reference equations on spirometry interpretation in the general population by Joon Young Choi, Chin Kook Rhee, Yong Suk Jo, Yet Hong Khor

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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing assisted in the successful treatment of pneumonia caused by Talaromyces marneffei in an immunocompetent patient by Ling-Yan Ye, Xu-Ling Zhao, Jia-Jia Qin, Jian Lin

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Point-of-Care Ultrasonography and Worsening of Renal Function in Acute Heart Failure: A Cohort Study by Guillaume Soret, Antonio Leidi, Alexandre Leszek, Christophe Marti, Sebastian Carballo, Jérôme Stirnemann, Olivier Grosgurin, Jean-Luc Reny, Thomas A. Mavrakanas

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Higher everyday functioning, lower quality of life, and home care are associated with persisting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection in German care recipients by Martin J. Koch, Peter K. Kurotschka, Dagmar Holmer, Christine Eidenschink, Tobias Dreischulte, Anita Hausen, Michael Hoelscher, Christian Janke, Thomas Kühlein, Armin Nassehi, Daniel Teupser, Jochen Gensichen, Ildikó Gágyor

“…The risk factors in our study (everyday functioning, depression, cognitive functioning, living in a relationship, care level, educational qualification, vocational qualification, and type of care) differ from those identified in prior meta-analyses on the general population (age, obesity, female sex; these were not significant in our study). …”
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Compassionate Care with Autonomous AI Humanoid Robots in Future Healthcare Delivery: A Multisensory Simulation of Next-Generation Models by Joannes Paulus Tolentino Hernandez

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Functional goals and outcomes of rehabilitation within palliative care: a multicentre prospective cohort study by Matthew Maddocks, Lucy Fettes, Naomi Takemura, Joanne Bayly, Helena Talbot-Rice, Karen Turner, Rebecca Tiberini, Richard Harding, Fliss E.M. Murtagh, Richard J. Siegert, Irene J. Higginson, Stephen A. Ashford, Lynne Turner-Stokes

“…Goals had a median (range) timeframe of 28 (1-196) days and spanned 13/30 ICF domains; most frequently mobility, general tasks and demands, mental functions, community, social and civic life, and self-care. …”
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