Prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in septic patients with liver cirrhosis: a cohort study by Fan Song, Xiao-ling Wu, Bo-hua Wei

“…The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), a composite inflammatory marker, has garnered increasing attention. …”
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Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the health behavior scale for cancer patients in Chinese cancer population by Xiaoxiao Hu, Yang Li, Hongwen Ma, Lina Xiong, Jiping Tan, Yanfei Jin

“…This study aimed to explore its psychometric properties and Measurement Invariance (MI) in the Chinese cancer population. Methods A longitudinal study was conducted with 567 cancer patients across two hospitals, and 428 participants underwent a second assessment three months later. …”
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Suture looping technique for coracoclavicular fixation biomechanically outperforms fixation constructs utilizing either a metallic anchor or an all-suture anchor by Hao-Ming Chang, Shih-Ting Lin, Chi-Hsiu Wang, Yu-Meng Hsiao, Kai-Lan Hsu, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Wei-Ren Su, Chih-Kai Hong

“…Methods A total of 27 composite scapula were divided into three groups: suture looping group (group L), metallic anchor group (group M), and all-suture anchor group (group A). …”
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Relationship between physical function and sarcopenia in the older adults from Amazonas: A cross-sectional study. by Alex Barreto de Lima, Duarte Henrinques-Neto, David Scott, André de Araújo Pinto, Gustavo Dos Santos Ribeiro, Miguel Peralta, Kessketlen Alves Miranda, Pedro Campos, Elvio Rúbio Gouveia

“…Most physical function parameters in the crude analysis were associated with confirmed sarcopenia (all p < 0.05), except for the back scratch test. In a model adjusted for sex, age and body mass index, slower 4-meter gait speed (OR = 1.29, 95%CI = 1.08 to 1.54), slower 8-foot up-and-go test time (OR = 1.32, 95%CI = 1.16 to 1.49), greater chair sit-and-reach test (OR = 0.97, 95%CI = 0.94 to 0.99) and higher self-reported Composite Physical Function scores (OR = 0.94, 95%CI = 0.89 to 0.99) were significantly associated with confirmed sarcopenia status.…”
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Development of a measurement of doctor-patient communication quality scale by Jiayi Shao, Minhui Wen, Yuqing Zhang, Liping Zhang, Jiangjie Sun, Jiangjie Sun

“…Structural validity was examined using structural equation modeling (SEM) in R 4.4.3. Convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated using average variance extracted (AVE), composite reliability (CR), and maximum shared variance (MSV).ResultsThe EFA identified two factors: Factor 1 (Interactive Communication and Emotional Support) and Factor 2 (Health Education and Behavioral Guidance), with a cumulative variance contribution rate of 63.81%. …”
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Association between ambient temperature and increased total length of hospital stay of patients with cardiopulmonary disease in Hong Kong by Chenxiang Long, Shengyu Guo, Ping Tian, Yingying Sun

“…Additionally, we quantified the burden of TLOS attributable to non-optimal temperatures among Hong Kong’s older adult population.MethodsWe used a generalized linear regression with a distributed lag non-linear model to estimate the association between ambient temperature and daily TLOS. …”
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Symptom scale for anxiety and depression disorders (ESTAD): psychometric properties and sociodemographic profile in Peruvian university students by Nicolás Valle-Palomino, Danae de Lourdes Talledo-Sebedón, Mirtha Mercedes Fernández-Mantilla, Boris Ricardo Córdova-Cánova, Miguel Ángel Saldarriaga-Villar, María de Fátima Montero-Chuyes, Brunella Orlandini-Valle, Mariana Belén Carrera-Risco, Favio André Reyes-Quezada, Óscar Manuel Vela-Miranda

“…The scale demonstrates adequate composite reliability according to MacDonald’s Omega Coefficient (0.959). …”
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Validation of the Malay version of the Diabetes Health Literacy Scale among Malaysian adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Pei Ling Ng, Wan Nor Arifin, Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Rosnani Zakaria, Yee Cheng Kueh

“…Background The aims of this study were to translate and adapt the Diabetes Health Literacy Scale (DHLS) to Malay, and to determine the validity and reliability of the Malay version of the DHLS (DHLS-M) among Malaysian adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods The DHLS was translated and culturally adapted to Malay, followed by a cross-sectional study which was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire among the adults with T2DM in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). …”
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The Biological Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Suiyuan Hu, Chu Lin, Xiaoling Cai, Xingyun Zhu, Fang Lv, Lin Nie, Linong Ji

“…To assess the association between the use of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with systemic inflammatory conditions. Methods. Eligible cohort studies or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to January 2021 were included. …”
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In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection with Autologous Oocytes in Healthy Women of Advanced Maternal Age: A Comparative Study Investigating Obstetric and Perinatal... by Ellen-Elena Reinolds, Panagiotis Tsiartas, Nermin Hadziosmanovic, Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg

“…No statistically significant differences were observed in composite obstetric and perinatal complications between the SET and DET groups across all model estimates following different adjustments. …”
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Development of the dementia attitude scale focusing on well-being by Ichie Ono, Hisae Nakatani, Yuriko Inoue, Xuxin Peng, Hironobu Hamada

“…It is expected to serve as a useful indicator for intervention strategies aimed at achieving an inclusive society.MethodsThe draft DASFWB scale was developed by extracting stories from older adults with mild Alzheimer's disease. …”
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MiR-145 encapsulated small extracellular vesicles inhibit colorectal cancer progression by downregulating fascin actin-bundling protein 1 expression by Yanxia Chen, Meijuan He, Lei Cui, Jianguo Zhang, Hanpeng Huang, Zhimin Tao

“…Abstract Background Drug degradation poses a significant challenge in the pursuit of effective gene therapies for cancers. Methods Here we have developed a bioactive nanosized composite that utilizes human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), to carry tumor suppressor miR-145 alongside erbium-doped rare earth nanoparticles (ErNPs). …”
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Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Reducing Cardiovascular and Renal Mortality, Morbidity and Inflammatory Outcomes in Various Patient Populations: A System... by Syed Hamza Haider, Areeka Irfan, Samir Mustafa Sheikh, Muhammad Omar Larik, Alishba Raza, Yumna Khabir

“…The goal is to determine if SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce cardiovascular and renal mortality, and improve these health outcomes. Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library and MEDLINE databases were used to conduct a comprehensive literature search from inception to September 2023. …”
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The influence of women's groups mobilisation on health emergency response: Evidence from the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. by Florence Wullo Anfaara, Erica S Lawson, Kilian Nasung Atuoye, Isaac Luginaah

“…We built a composite model from community response strategies that participants reported witnessing. …”
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The Chinese Version of the DigiHealthCom (Digital Health Competence) Instrument for Assessing Digital Health Competence of Health Care Professionals: Translation, Adaptation, and V... by Lu Gao, Meilian Chen, Jingxin Wei, Jinni Wang, Xiaoyan Liao

“…A five-dimension model of DigiHealthCom was confirmed using confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Correlation of plasma insulin-like factor 6 level with risk of acute aortic syndrome and adverse prognosis by DONG Wang, DONG Wang, WANG Ying, ZHANG Mingle

“…Objective‍　‍To analyze the clinical value of plasma insulin-like factor 6 (INSL6) in predicting the risk of acute aortic syndromes (AAS) and adverse outcomes. Methods‍　‍A retrospective case-control trial was conducted on 194 AAS patients admitted to Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University between April 2021 and June 2023. …”
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Development and Validation of a Critical Thinking Questionnaire: A Case Study of the Lived Experience of Students from the University of Isfahan and Isfahan University of Medical S... by Esmaeil Kashef, Maghsod Farasatkhah, Vahid Ghasemi, Mozhgan Mohammadi Naeni

“…The information about this population was organized by university, faculty, academic level, and gender. Statistical methods were employed at the two descriptive and inferential levels. …”
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3D-printed gallium-infused scaffolds for osteolysis intervention and bone regeneration by Hanrui Xi, Xihao Jiang, Shilang Xiong, Yinuo Zhang, Jingyu Zhou, Min Liu, Zhigang Zhou, Chengyu Zhang, Shiwei Liu, Zhisheng Long, Jianguo Zhou, Guowen Qian, Long Xiong

“…Subsequently, cranial defects were repaired in a rat model of osteoporosis to assess the therapeutic efficacy and biological safety of the optimal concentration of the Ga-MBG/TCP composite scaffold. …”
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Crescents proportions above 10% are associated with unfavorable kidney outcomes in IgA nephropathy patients with partial crescent formation by Dingxin Di, Lin Liu, Ying Wang, Yue Yang, Shimin Jiang, Wenge Li

“…We aimed to evaluate the relationship between different proportions of crescents and kidney outcomes in IgAN with partial crescent formation.Methods Patients diagnosed as IgAN, having at least two crescents and in less than 50% of glomeruli, were categorized into three groups: Group I (crescents in ≤10% of glomeruli), Group II (10%< crescents ≤25% of glomeruli) and Group III (crescents >25% of glomeruli). …”
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Relationship between dietary fiber physicochemical properties and feedstuff fermentation characteristics and their effects on nutrient utilization, energy metabolism, and gut micro... by Feng Yong, Bo Liu, Huijuan Li, Houxu Hao, Yueli Fan, Osmond Datsomor, Rui Han, Hailong Jiang, Dongsheng Che

“…In vitro digestion and fermentation models were used to compare the fermentation characteristics of feedstuffs and ileal digesta in the pig’s hindgut. …”
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