Brain Amyloid Deposition and Longitudinal Cognitive Decline in Nondemented Older Subjects: Results from a Multi-Ethnic Population. by Yian Gu, Qolamreza R Razlighi, Laura B Zahodne, Sarah C Janicki, Masanori Ichise, Jennifer J Manly, D P Devanand, Adam M Brickman, Nicole Schupf, Richard Mayeux, Yaakov Stern

“…<h4>Objective</h4>We aimed to whether the abnormally high amyloid-β (Aβ) level in the brain among apparently healthy elders is related with subtle cognitive deficits and/or accelerated cognitive decline.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 116 dementia-free participants (mean age 84.5 years) of the Washington Heights Inwood Columbia Aging Project completed 18F-Florbetaben PET imaging. …”
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Improved water supply infrastructure to reduce acute diarrhoeal diseases and cholera in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Results and lessons learned from a pragmatic trial. by Karin Gallandat, Amy Macdougall, Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Baron Bashige Rumedeka, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Andrew S Azman, Didier Bompangue, Simon Cousens, Elizabeth Allen, Oliver Cumming

“…<h4>Background</h4>Safely managed drinking water is critical to prevent diarrhoeal diseases, including cholera, but evidence on the effectiveness of piped water supply in reducing these diseases in low-income and complex emergency settings remains scarce.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a trial of water supply infrastructure improvements in Uvira (DRC). …”
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Latent classes of anthropometric growth in early childhood using uni- and multivariate approaches in a South African birth cohort. by Noëlle van Biljon, Marilyn T Lake, Liz Goddard, Maresa Botha, Heather J Zar, Francesca Little

“…The aim of this study was to identify growth profiles in children from birth to five years in a South African birth cohort, the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS) using a Latent Class Mixed Modelling (LCMM) approach.<h4>Methods</h4>LCMM was used to identify underlying latent profiles of growth for univariate responses of standardized height, standardized weight, standardized body mass index and standardized weight-for-length/height measurements and multivariate response of joint standardized height and standardized weight measurements from birth to five years for a sample of 1143 children from a South African birth cohort, the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS). …”
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Comparative microbiome analysis of paired mucosal and fecal samples in Korean colorectal cancer patients by Younggwang Kim, Min Ki Kim, Sanghun Lee, Sanghun Lee, Sanghun Lee

“…Diagnostic performance was evaluated with ROC curves, and associations with clinical parameters were assessed via regression models.ResultsBeta diversity revealed significant compositional differences between fecal and mucosal samples (p = 0.001), with mucosal samples showing higher enrichment of CRC-associated taxa. …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…We conducted the current analyses by combining efficacy and safety characteristics of all FDA approved stroke prophylaxis treatment strategies for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We searched SCOPUS from 1945 till October 2015 for randomized controlled trials comparing these strategies and reporting efficacy and safety outcomes. …”
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Digital Isolation and Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Longitudinal Cohort Study by Cheng Deng, Na Shen, Guangzhou Li, Ke Zhang, Shijun Yang

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between digital isolation and dementia risk among older adults, hypothesizing that higher levels of digital isolation significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. MethodsWe conducted a longitudinal cohort study using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), analyzing 8189 participants aged 65 years and older from the 3rd (2013) to the 12th wave (2022). …”
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Are the poorest poor being left behind? Estimating global inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health by Aluísio J D Barros, Cesar G Victora, Fernando C Wehrmeister, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Leonardo Zanini Ferreira, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…We present a comprehensive analysis of wealth inequalities for the composite coverage index (CCI) using national health surveys carried out since 2010, using wealth deciles and absolute income estimates as stratification variables, and show how these new approaches expand on traditional equity analyses.Methods 83 low-income and middle-income countries were studied. …”
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Examining the association between maternal junk food consumption and obesity among children: evidence from a cross-sectional survey in India by Antaryami Dash, Shalem Balla, Shankar Das, Srinivas Goli

“…This study examines the relationship between ‘maternal junk food consumption’ and ‘childhood obesity’ in India. Methods Using the 2021 round of the National Family Health Survey, we analysed data from 191,126 children aged 0–5 years across 36 states and Union Territories of India. …”
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CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF HYPONATREMIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by N. T. Vatutin, A. N. Shevelyok, A. N. Zagoruiko

“…The aim: to assess the short-term prognostic value of different types of hyponatremia in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. Material and methods. A prospective study included 396 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. …”
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Acute Declines in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients Treated With Benazepril and Hydrochlorothiazide Versus Amlodipine and Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes by Elaine Ku, Kenneth Jamerson, Timothy P. Copeland, Charles E. McCulloch, Hocine Tighiouart, Mark J. Sarnak

“…We then determined the relation between declines in eGFR (treated as a binary variable, ≤15% versus >15% and separately, as a restricted spline variable) and the composite risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events using Cox proportional hazards models. …”
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Reproductive choices, mobile technology and social media: insights from Nigerian women’s family planning experiences by Idowu O. Ayodeji, Tosin O. Oni, Oladimeji Ogunoye

“…The investigation employs descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate models including interaction terms to analyze the associations between contraceptive behavior, abortion experiences, and exposure to FP messages—operationalized through a composite FP score that integrates mobile phone ownership and receipt of FP messages. …”
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Associations of neighbourhood walkability with patterns of device-measured stepping, standing and sitting by Christian J. Brakenridge, Elisabeth A.H. Winkler, James F. Sallis, David W Dunstan, Neville Owen, Takemi Sugiyama, Manoj Chandrabose

“…Two-level linear mixed models assessed relevant associations, adjusting for potential confounders. …”
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Dietary adherence and cognitive performance in older adults: insights from a nationwide survey in China by Yameng Fan, Yan Yu, Jiao Tan, Yonghong Ma, Ke Men

“…In this study, we specifically examine the association between adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese (DGC) and cognitive performance among older adults.MethodsWe analyzed data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) (2011 and 2015), including participants aged ≥60 years. …”
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Treatment of Mild-to-moderate Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy by Acellular Dermal Matrix Combined With Preoperative Digital Evaluation by Xinhao Cheng, MS, Haijiang Dong, MD, PhD, Chengxiang Yan, MS, Zhibin Li, MS, Baihui Xie, MS, Yu Li, MD, PhD, Huilong Liu, MS, Yijun Zhang, Ximei Wang, MD, PhD

“…Therefore, there is a critical need for innovative therapeutic methodologies for PHA soft-tissue reconstruction. Methods:. Eight patients diagnosed with Guerrerosantos II and III PHA were included in the study. …”
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Development of Women Resilience in the Workplace: A Solution to Break the Glass Ceiling by Farajallah Rahimi, Maral Ahmadi Arpanahi

“…MethodologyThis research is applied in terms of purpose and based on the method of data collection in the category of descriptive-correlational research. …”
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Understanding the Interface Characteristics Between TiB₂(0001) and L1₂-Al₃Zr(001): A First-Principles Investigation by Xingzhi Pang, Loujiang Yang, Hang Nong, Mingjun Pang, Gaobao Wang, Jian Li, Zhenchao Chen, Wei Zeng, Zhihang Xiao, Zengxiang Yang, Hongqun Tang

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Multimorbidity Patterns and In‐Hospital Outcomes in Chinese Young Women (Aged <55 Years) Presenting with ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Geru A, Liang Zhao, Wennan Liu, Pengfei Sun, Linjie Li, Bin Sun, Piao Li, Yongle Li, Xin Zhou, Qing Yang

“…The primary outcome was a composite of in‐hospital adverse events. Associations between multimorbidity patterns and outcomes were evaluated using multivariable‐adjusted logistic regression models. …”
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Characteristics and risk profile of the over fifty adult congenital heart surgical population, a retrospective cohort by Matthanja Bieze, Oliver Poole, Arshia Delfani, Jane Heggie, Jane Heggie, Marcus Salvatori

“…With this study, we aim to describe patient characteristics and surgical outcomes for the over fifty ACHD cardiac surgical cohort, focusing on risk factors for mortality and major complications.MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study including ACHD patients undergoing surgical repair from January 2004 to March 2023. …”
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Importance of antenatal identification of small for gestational age fetuses on perinatal and childhood outcomes: A register‐based cohort study by Emma Hertting, Lotta Herling, Pelle G. Lindqvist, Eva Wiberg‐Itzel

“…Adverse outcomes for non‐identified and identified SGA newborns were compared using logistic regression models. Primary outcome was a composite outcome called severe adverse outcome, defined as at least one of the following: stillbirth, severe newborn distress (Apgar score <4 at 5 min, pH <7 or resuscitation activities >10 min), severe neonatal outcome (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy 2–3, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal seizures, intraventricular hemorrhage grade 3–4, bronchopulmonary disease or death at <1 year), severe childhood outcome (cognitive impairment or motor impairment or cerebral palsy or hearing impairment or visual impairment or death at 1–3 years old). …”
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Reasons for Crown Failures in Primary Teeth: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Stephan Lampl, Deepa Gurunathan, Deepak Mehta, Krithikadatta Jogikalmat

“…The meta-analysis reported herein was performed to estimate long-term (3-year and 5-year) retention rates of these pediatric crowns fabricated using various materials. MethodsUsing the PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Study design) paradigm, a systematic search was conducted between July and August 2023 in the Cochrane, Embase, and PubMed databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and clinical (prospective and retrospective) studies reporting retention rates, complications of crown retention, and biological and technical complications. …”
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