Clinical characteristics, prognosis, and predictive modeling in class IV ± V lupus nephritis by Anjing Wang, Anjing Wang, Yunlong Qin, Yunlong Qin, Yan Xing, Zixian Yu, Liuyifei Huang, Jinguo Yuan, Yueqing Hui, Mei Han, Guoshuang Xu, Jin Zhao, Shiren Sun

“…The composite endpoint of the study was defined as a decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) by more than 50%, progression to end stage renal disease, or death, whichever came first. …”
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Depression and Associated Factors Among Diabetic Patients Undergoing Diabetic Retinopathy Assessments at a Tertiary Care Center: A Cross-Sectional Study by Upaphong P, Choovuthayakorn J, Choovuthayakorn J, Phinyo P, Patikulsila D, Nanegrungsunk O, Chaikitmongkol V, Kunavisarut P, Apivatthakakul A, Wongpakaran N, Wongpakaran T

“…This study showed that people who felt their vision problems were interfering with daily life and had higher anxiety were more likely to be depressed, no matter how severe their actual eye condition was. …”
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Increased risk of falls and fractures in patients with psychosis and Parkinson disease. by Joan Forns, J Bradley Layton, Jennifer Bartsch, Mary Ellen Turner, Colleen Dempsey, Mary Anthony, Mary E Ritchey, George Demos

“…PD without psychosis and PDP groups had more falls than fractures. After matching, 24,144 PD patients without psychosis (15.6%) and 12,077 PDP patients (99.6%) were retained. …”
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Equity in clinical trials for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: A systematic review of global representation and inclusion of patients and researchers. by David S Lawrence, Tshepo Leeme, Mosepele Mosepele, Thomas S Harrison, Janet Seeley, Joseph N Jarvis

“…Comparisons were made with global disease burden estimates and a composite reference derived from observational studies.…”
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Canaloplasty versus Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy: 2-Year Results and Quality of Life Assessment by Anna Byszewska, Anselm Jünemann, Marek Rękas

“…To compare phacocanaloplasty (PC) and phaco-non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (PDS). Methods. 75 patients with uncontrolled glaucoma and cataract were randomized for PC (37 eyes) or PDS (38 eyes). …”
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Effective Linkages of Continuum of Care for Improving Neonatal, Perinatal, and Maternal Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Kimiyo Kikuchi, Evelyn Korkor Ansah, Sumiyo Okawa, Yeetey Enuameh, Junko Yasuoka, Keiko Nanishi, Akira Shibanuma, Margaret Gyapong, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Abraham Rexford Oduro, Gloria Quansah Asare, Abraham Hodgson, Masamine Jimba, Ghana EMBRACE Implementation Research Project Team

“…The objective of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of different continuum of care linkages for reducing neonatal, perinatal, and maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched for randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials that addressed two or more linkages of continuum of care and attempted to increase mothers' uptake of antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care. …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of a single CEA blood test in detecting colorectal cancer recurrence: Results from the FACS trial. by Bethany Shinkins, Brian D Nicholson, John Primrose, Rafael Perera, Timothy James, Sian Pugh, David Mant

“…The composite reference standard applied included CT-CAP imaging, clinical assessment and colonoscopy. …”
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Impact of remote social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic on the cognitive and psychological status of older adults with and without cognitive impairment: A randomized contr... by Ana L Vives-Rodriguez, Anna Marin, Kylie A Schiloski, Gabor P Hajos, Adolfo Di Crosta, Irene Ceccato, Pasquale La Malva, Diana C Anderson, Naheer Lahdo, Kaleigh Donnelly, Jiali Dong, Sabrina Kasha, Colleen Rooney, Judith Dayaw, Gabrielle Marton, Audrey Wack, Vanessa Hanger, Renée DeCaro, Alberto Di Domenico, Katherine W Turk, Rocco Palumbo, Andrew E Budson

“…The primary outcome was a composite cognitive score change from baseline to week 4. …”
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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 collected data on ischemic stroke, major bleeding, and the composite primary safety endpoint as defined by various randomized controlled trials. …”
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Upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema by Bojinović-Rodić Dragana, Popović-Petrović Svetlana, Tomić Sanja, Markez Stanislava, Živanić Dobrinka

“…Physical disability in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema influences quality of life more than mental health. Upper limb function has a significant impact on quality of life, not only on the physical, but also on the mental component. …”
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A Comprehensive Literature Review on Hydrogen Tanks: Storage, Safety, and Structural Integrity by Alfonso Magliano, Carlos Perez Carrera, Carmine Maria Pappalardo, Domenico Guida, Valentino Paolo Berardi

“…The key findings of this review work underline the need for improved materials, enhanced safety protocols, and robust infrastructure to support hydrogen adoption. More importantly, one of the fundamental results of the present review analysis is pinpointing the central role that composite materials will play during the transition toward hydrogen applications based on thin-walled industrial vessels. …”
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Extending the psychometric properties of the Arabic RCMAS in Jordanian children aged 7–16: Considering gender and age invariances by Mohammad A. AL Jabery, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah, Sara Farid Khalaf, Diana H. Arabiat

“…The response rate was 98%, with 2% missing data, which were handled using listwise deletion method. Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability (CR) were utilized to assess the measure's reliability. …”
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Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans Leaching of Silica-Sulfide Gold Ores from May-Hibey Deposits, Tigray, Ethiopia by Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Samuel Estifanos Gebre, Kiros Hagos Abay, Genet Gebryohannes Mhretu, Gebrekidan Mebrahtu Tesfamariam, Samuel Alemayehu Lapiso, Mulugeta Sisay Cheru, Afewerk Gebre Meressa

“…The compositional and elemental analyses of the beneficiated ore were analyzed using XRD and EDXRF spectroscopy. …”
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Health-promoting behaviors in older adulthood and intrinsic capacity 10 years later: the HUNT study by Aslaug Angelsen, Sigrid Nakrem, Ekaterina Zotcheva, Bjørn Heine Strand, Linn Beate Strand

“…Abstract Background With the global population growing older, there is a need for more knowledge of how to improve and/or maintain functional capacities to promote healthy ageing. …”
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Early intensive therapy for preventing neurological deterioration in branch atheromatous disease by Yen-Chu Huang, Hsu-Huei Weng, Yuan-Hsiung Tsai, Leng-Chieh Lin, Jiann-Der Lee, Jen-Tsung Yang, Yi-Ting Pan

“…Good outcomes at 90 days (modified Rankin Scale ⩽2) were more common with intensive therapy (73.6% vs 57.2%; aRR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.09–1.48; p  = 0.002). …”
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Exploring injury profiles in professional football: evidence from a five-year study and the role of the functional movement screen by Ahmet Bayrak

“…Additionally, these insights can assist technical staff in managing training absences and planning player availability more effectively.…”
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Influence of deep marginal elevation on the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of zirconia endocrowns constructed on endodontically treated premolar teeth: in vitro study by Sara Tamimi, Huda I. Mostafa, Menna S. Ali, Hayam M. Tawfik

“…Deep marginal elevation (DME) was performed using composite resin. All endocrowns were fabricated from translucent multi-layered zirconia ceramic. …”
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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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Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS‐10) among pregnant women in China by ZiYang Zhang, Qingzhi Wang, Qingzhi Wang

“…Criterion-related validity was established by correlating PSS-10 scores with CMHS scores, thereby assessing the scale’s convergent and discriminant validity.ResultsThe result demonstrated PSS-10 had robust internal consistency, with Cronbach’s α coefficients and McDonald’s omega (Composite reliability) were more than 0.70 for the scale and its constituent sub-factors. …”
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DEUS Enthesitis Index (DEI): a new tool integrating ultrasound and clinical examination for enthesitis assessment in spondyloarthritis by Emilio Filippucci, Andrea Di Matteo, Stefano Di Donato

“…Objectives (1) To develop a composite score, the DEUS (Defining Enthesitis on Ultrasound in Spondyloarthritis) Enthesitis Index (DEI), which integrates ultrasound and clinical examination findings for enthesitis assessment in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA); (2) to examine the relationships between DEI and clinical features in this population, compared to the clinical examination of the entheses alone.Methods This was a cross-sectional, observational, multicentric study involving 20 rheumatology centres across 11 countries. …”
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