Lipid accumulation product and cardiometabolic index as indicators for sarcopenia: A cross-sectional study from NHANES 2011–2018 by Xuyan Hu, Yisong Yang, Ke Gao, Zijin Zhang, Gege Guan, Gang Zhang, Shen Cao, Bing Yu, Chao Yang, Yubing Zhang

“…This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 4,172 adults aged 20–59 years from the NHANES 2011–2018 cycles. …”
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Restricted kinematic total knee arthroplasty provided better functional outcomes and higher satisfaction rates for Asians of genu varum with apex distal joint line over unrestricte... by Jia Yi Loh, Ming Han Lincoln Liow, Glen Purnomo, Merrill Lee, Jerry Yongqiang Chen, Hee-Nee Pang, Keng Jin Darren Tay, Seng-Jin Yeo

“…Methods Prospectively collected data from 232 patients who underwent KA-TKA between 2015 and 2018 were reviewed. …”
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Prognostic and diagnostic significance of the cardiac biomarker NT-proBNP in the perioperative period of vascular surgery procedures by I. A. Kozlov, D. A. Sokolov, P. A. Lyuboshevsky

“…NT-proBNP blood level was determined at stages: I – before surgery, II – 24 hours after surgery, III – before discharge from the hospital. Correlation analysis, logistic regression and ROC-analysis were used for data processing.Results. …”
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Determination of key parameters for gathering and transmission process of Fuxing highly waxy shale oil at low temperatures by Xin WANG, Minfeng TAO, Xulin YU, Junlei WANG, Qiyu HUANG, Chengjie XIE, Yan LIANG

“…Conclusion The research findings provide data support for the gathering and transmission process of highly waxy shale in the Fuxing region at low temperatures, offering valuable insights for the effective development of unconventional oil and gas resources.…”
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Clinical significance of assessing the subpopulation composition of blood lymphocytes in patients with infectious corneal lesions in high-risk keratoplasty by V. V. Neroev, N. V. Balatskaya, E. V. Chentsova, I. G. Kulikova, H. M. Shamkhalova

“…The obtained data are important for the development of the criteria for predicting high-risk keratoplasty and confirm that immunosuppression is needed.…”
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Cognitive benefits of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy track with epigenetic changes at an imprint regulator by L. Hilman, M. Ondičová, A. Caffrey, M. Clements, C. Conway, M. Ward, K. Pentieva, R. E. Irwin, H. McNulty, C. P. Walsh

“…Methylation of ZFP57 was analysed by EPIC arrays, pyrosequencing and clonal analysis, and transcription assessed by PCR-based methods. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

“…Conclusions CGA provides rationale for oral health problem analysis, treatment planning, and oral healthcare. …”
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Effectiveness of a mobile preconception lifestyle programme in couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF): the protocol for the PreLiFe randomised controlled trial (PreLiFe-RC... by Tessy Boedt, Eline Dancet, Sharon Lie Fong, Karen Peeraer, Diane De Neubourg, Sofie Pelckmans, Arne van de Vijver, Jan Seghers, Katleen Van der Gucht, Ben Van Calster, Carl Spiessens, Christophe Matthys

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A EXECUÇÃO ORÇAMENTÁRIA DO MARANHÃO, DE 1988 A 2009: uma análise preliminar by José Menezes Gomes, Jessé Sales Rego

“…BUDGET EXECUTION OF MARANHÃO, FROM 1988 TO 2009: a preliminary analysis Abstract: Analysis of the data collected during the research on the budget execution of the State of Maranhão from 1988 to 2009 comparing the expenses for education, culture, health and sanitation with the expenses for interests and public debt amortization. …”
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Risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka: a case-control study by Pavithra Godamunne, Shamila Manori, Pushpa Lalani Jayawardana

“…Results were expressed as ORs with respective 95% CIs.Results Among the 33 putative risk factors analysed, 13 were found to be significant in bivariate analysis. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, out of 24 independent variables entered initially into the model, only 9 were retained in the final model. …”
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Factors influencing the length of hospital stay of people experiencing homelessness by Renate Karpenko, Sonia Lech, Liane Schenk, Daniel Schindel

“…This study aimed to reveal factors influencing the LOS of PEH.MethodsA retrospective secondary data analysis of hospital discharge letters was conducted. …”
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Design and Simulation of Chinese Cabbage Harvester by Simo Liu, Xuhui Yang, Zhe Zhang, Jianing Xu, Ping Zhao, Subo Tian, Lihua Wei, Xiaofeng Ning

“…The belt of the machine model was set as a flexible body through RecurDyn 2023 software and coupled with EDEM 2022 for simulation analysis. Based on single factor tests, the BBD model was applied to conduct multi-factor response surface analysis on the above factor levels. …”
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Ellipsoid zone reflectivity as a functional imaging biomarker for age-related macular degeneration: a MACUSTAR study report by Yannick N. Liermann, Charlotte Behning, Ben Isselmann, Matthias Schmid, Hannah M. P. Dunbar, Ulrich F. O. Luhmann, Robert P. Finger, Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, Frank G. Holz, Maximilian Pfau, Chi D. Luu, Marlene Saßmannshausen, Sarah Thiele, the MACUSTAR consortium

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The Relation Between Thyroid Function and Auto-Antibodies in Graves' Disease and Non-Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism Disease in AL-Najaf Province by Mohammed A.K. Al-Saadi, Eman Thabit Nadhaif, Salman A.A. AL-Jibouri

“…All patients with hyperthyroidism under treatment and pregnant women excluded of the study. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS version 20 in which include the followings: (1) ANOVA (analysis of variance) and LSD test (F-test). (2) persons correlation (r), coefficient for measurement data. …”
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Participation-based clinical clerkships contribute to increased medical student confidence in community emergency care: a cohort study by Hiroshi Mihara, Atsushi Jinno, Kenta Sato, Kazuhito Nomura, Takao Wakabayashi, Yoshihisa Tsuji

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Triglyceride-glucose index: carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk in a European population by Chiara Pavanello, Massimiliano Ruscica, Sofia Castiglione, Giuliana Germana Mombelli, Antonia Alberti, Laura Calabresi, Cesare Riccardo Sirtori

“…Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed an increased incidence of ASCVD events in the two highest TyG index quartiles. …”
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Comprehensive duck DNA fingerprinting based on machine learning for breed identification by DengKe Yan, Feng Zhu, HaoLin Wang, ZhongTao Yin, ZhuoCheng Hou

“…Our study aims to construct a global duck DNA fingerprint map based on genomic data and machine learning algorithm, develop an accurate, efficient and scalable duck DNA fingerprinting identification tool, and solve the urgent need for breed identification tools for high-quality agricultural production and ecological protection. …”
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Expressed mutated genes in Sezary syndrome and their potential prognostic value in patients treated with extracorporeal photopheresis by Cristina Cristofoletti, Giulia Salvatore, Cristian Bassi, Massimo Negrini, Giovanni Luca Scaglione, Luca Mazzarella, Gianmaria Frigè, Ylenia Aura Minafò, Martina Fioretti, Alessandro Monopoli, Maria Pina Accetturi, Maria Antonietta Pilla, Cosimo Di Raimondo, Alessandra Frezzolini, Enrico Scala, Stefania D’Atri, Giandomenico Russo, Maria Grazia Narducci

“…It is characterized by a complex and heterogeneous profile of genetic alteration ns that has so far precluded the development of a specific and definitive therapeutic intervention.MethodsDeep-RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) data were used to analyze the single nucleotide variants (SNVs) carried by 128 putative CTCL-driver genes, previously identified as mutated in genomic studies, in longitudinal SS samples collected from 17 patients subjected to extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) with Interferon-α. …”
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Study protocol for assessing the effectiveness, implementation fidelity and uptake of attachment & child health (ATTACH™) Online: helping children vulnerable to early adversity by Nicole Letourneau, Lubna Anis, Cui Cui, Ian D. Graham, Kharah Ross, Kendra Nixon, Jan Reimer, Miranda Pilipchuk, Emily Wang, Simone Lalonde, Suzanna Varro, Maria Jose Santana, Ashley Stewart-Tufescu, Angela Soulsby, Barbara Tiedemann, Leslie Hill, Tiffany Beks, Martha Hart

“…Implementation outcomes include fidelity and uptake of ATTACH™ Online, assessed via tailored tools and qualitative interviews using NPT, with parents, health care professionals, and administrators from agencies. Power analysis revealed recruitment of 100 families with newborn to 36-month-old children are sufficient to test the primary hypothesis on 80 complete data sets. …”
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Ecological Health Assessment on the Coastal Waters in the Yellow River Estuary Using Phytoplankton Index of Biotic Integrity (P-IBI) by Mingxiang NIU, Jun WANG, Zhiguo LIU, Tao ZUO, Zhaolong CHENG, Yongtao LI, Zhiwei PANG

“…This study provided a reference for the health management and ecological restoration of this water area and offered data support for the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin.…”
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