Correlation between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery by Hou Ke-long, Shen Xiao, Li Jing, Sun Fang, Zou Lei, Zhang Cui, Mu Xin-wei

“…Objective To explore the correlation and prognosis between preoperative cardiac function and postoperative acute kidney injury（AKI）after cardiac surgery.Methods A total of 1,468 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery were admitted into Intensive Care Unit of First Municipal Hospital from September 2017 and May 2019.According to the classification scheme of New York Heart Association（NYHA）,they were divided into four groups of NYHA class Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ.And they were assigned into four levels according to the interquartile range(P₂₅/P₅₀/P₇₅)of preoperative NT-proBNP concentration.General data and clinical outcomes of four groups were compared.And multivariate Logistic regression analysis was utilized for examining the risk factors of postoperative AKI after cardiac surgery.Results Among them, 264 patients（18.0%）developed AKI.These patients with higher preoperative cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration had a higher postoperative incidence of AKI（12.7%,13.1%,20.7%,35.5%,P<0.001;9.2%,11.2%,16.2%,37.9%,P<0.001）,a higher risk of postoperative complications（shock, low cardiac output syndrome & multiple organ failure）and longer duration of mechanical ventilation, hospital stay and ICU stay.The above indicators were statistically different（P<0.05）.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that independent risk factors for postoperative AKI:preoperative cardiac function classification（OR=1.43,95%CI:1.36～2.16,P=0.007）,preoperative cardiac function stratification（OR=1.64,95%CI:1.54～2.32,P<0.001）,serum creatinine, serum uric acid, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, intraoperative red blood cell units and postoperative lactate.The area under receiver operating characteristic curve of NT-proBNP for predicting postopeartive AKI was 0.73（95%CI:0.69-0.77,P<0.001）.Conclusion Patients with higher cardiac function classification and NT-proBNP concentration have a worse clinical prognosis.For lowering the incidence of postoperative AKI,clinicians should actively correct anemia, reduce blood loss and blood transfusion, improve heart function and optimize volume management during perioperative period.…”
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Biomechanical analysis of maxillary posterior three unit bridge supported misial straight implant and distal tilted implant by Guanqi Liu, Shudan Deng, Xiaoyan Chen, Jiahui Lin, Runheng Liu

“…PurposeThis study aims to investigate the stress distribution in bone tissue, implant, abutment, screw, and bridge restoration when the mesial implant is placed axially and the distal implant is inserted at varying angles in the posterior maxillary region with free-end partial dentition defects, using three-dimensional finite element analysis.Materials and methodsCone-beam computed-tomography were utilized to create 3D reconstruction models of the maxilla. …”
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Modeling and computational study of cancer treatment with radiotherapy using real data. by Parvaiz Ahmad Naik, Muhammad Farman, Saba Jamil, Muhammad Umer Saleem, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar, Zhengxin Huang

“…Our study has upgraded theoretical cancer dynamic analysis and developed optimized treatment methods for customization purposes. …”
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The influence of varied parenteral nutrition protocols on the surgical incidence and prognosis of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm neonates by Yafei Sun, Teng Wang, Ruixia Lin, Xuejun Xu

“…ObjectiveThis retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the impact of different parenteral nutrition (PN) protocols on the incidence and prognosis of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants.MethodsMedical records of 87 preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit between October 2019 and October 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Acupuncture for stroke survivors with cardiovascular comorbidities: protocol of a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials by Lanfang Zhang, Lanfang Zhang, Lanfang Zhang, Zubing Mei, Zhenhua Xu

“…This protocol outlines a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in improving neurological function, quality of life, and reducing stroke recurrence in stroke survivors with cardiovascular comorbidities.Methods and analysisThis pooled analysis will adhere to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Impacts of Subtropical Forest Type Conversion on Soil Hydrophysical Characteristics by ZHENG Lixuan, WU Fuzhong, YANG Qiao, PENG Yan, AN Nannan, JIANG Hualing, ZHENG Yuchen, YUE Kai

“…［Objective］ In order to investigate the effects of forest type conversion on the hydrophysical characteristics of forest soils. ［Methods］ The effects of forest type conversion on soil porosity, permeability, and matric potential, using subtropical natural evergreen broad-leaved forests and the secondary forests were compared, Castanopsis carlesii artificial forests, and Cunninghamia lanceolata artificial forests derived from them as research subjects. …”
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Proactive approaches to preventing postpartum depression in non-depressive pregnant women: a comprehensive scoping review by Nga Thi Nguyen, Nga Thi Nguyen, Supa Pengpid

“…This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize the existing evidence on proactive postpartum depression prevention programs initiated during pregnancy.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews, we systematically searched PubMed and Scopus, supplemented by manual reference reviews. …”
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Are They Aligned? An Analysis of Social Media-Based Nurse Well-Being Concerns and Well-Being Programs by Arianna P. Milicia, Jessica L. Handley, Christian L. Boxley, Deanna-Nicole C. Busog, Seth Krevat, Nate Apathy, Daniel Marchalik, Raj M. Ratwani, Ella S. Franklin

“…We aligned these concerns with well-being program leader perceptions of factors contributing to burnout and well-being program initiatives. # Methods We conducted a qualitative study composed of two parts: social media analysis and semistructured interviews with well-being leaders. …”
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The System of Career Guidance for High School Students in the United States of America by Yuliia Zahrebniuk

“…It is noted that in order to optimize the transition of students from secondary school to high school, schools can change the terms of study. …”
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A Multi-Stage Approach for External Trucks and Yard Cranes Scheduling with CO₂ Emissions Considerations in Container Terminals by Ahmed Talaat, Mohamed Gheith, Amr Eltawil

“…<i>Background</i>: In container terminals, optimizing the scheduling of external trucks and yard cranes is crucial as it directly impacts the truck turnaround time, which is one of the most critical performance measures. …”
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The Impact of Managerial Changes on Physical Performance in Elite Soccer Players by Dennis Petrov, Koulla Parpa, Marcos Michaelides

“…A one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was utilized to assess differences in physical performance across the three coaching methods. …”
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What is the economic evidence for mHealth? A systematic review of economic evaluations of mHealth solutions. by Sarah J Iribarren, Kenrick Cato, Louise Falzon, Patricia W Stone

“…In this systematic review the body of evidence related to economic evaluations of mHealth interventions is assessed and summarized.<h4>Methods</h4>Seven electronic bibliographic databases, grey literature, and relevant references were searched. …”
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Extended photoperiod improves growth and nutritional quality of pak choi under constant daily light integral by Kartika R. Susilo, Anastasia Eu, Britt Besemer, Ep Heuvelink, Ric C. H. de Vos, Leo F. M. Marcelis

“…This study aimed to determine to what extent the effect of DLI on pak choi (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) growth, yield and quality depends on whether DLI is changed by light intensity (PPFD) or by photoperiod.MethodsThree cultivars (‘Hybrid Special’, ‘Red Summer’, and ‘Shanghai Green’) were grown under four different DLIs (10.8, 13.5, 16.2, and 18.9 mol m-2 d-1). …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns of end-of-life passenger vehicle resources in China by DUAN Linlin, SONG Lulu, ZHONG Fanglei, WANG Wanjun, HAO Min, JIAN Xiaomei, CHEN Weiqiang

“…[Methods] Using the Gompertz model and dynamic material flow analysis, this study constructed a predictive framework for passenger vehicle ownership and end-of-life volumes across China’s 4 municipalities and 333 prefecture-level administrative regions. …”
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Association between labor duration in transvaginal deliveries and the risk of neonatal intensive care unit admission for newborns by Huajuan Chen, Chunyi Zhou, Xiaomeng Yan, Hui Shao

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between the duration of the first and second stages of labor and the risk of neonatal admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) among women undergoing vaginal delivery, with the aim of optimizing labor duration to mitigate adverse neonatal outcomes.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted to analyze baseline data from 13,480 singleton mothers and newborns who underwent vaginal delivery at a tertiary maternity hospital in Zhejiang Province between January 2021 and December 2023. …”
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Maintenance of Minute Circulation Volume during Orthotopic Liver Transplantation by D. A. Levit, E. A. Chvanov, Yu. I. Petrishchev, A. L. Levit

“…Objective: to optimize procedures to maintain minute circulation volume at different stages of orthotopic liver transplantation. …”
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Substitution and Overlap: The Relationship Between User Digitization and Service Accessibility in Public Cultural Participation by WANG Yuanming, WANG Xueli

“…[Methods/Process] This study assesses users' digital literacy by examining their level of digital access, Internet usage, and service availability based on data collected from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. …”
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Enhancing PMMA properties: a comprehensive study of nanographene oxide and Boron nitride impact through In-Vitro analysis by Hessah Alahmad, Reem Alamir, Mohammad Asadzadeh, Umer Daood, Syed Saad Bin Qasim

“…Therefore, the current investigation sought to evaluated physical, chemical, mechanical and antimicrobial potential of PMMA reinforced with nGO and hBN alone and synergistically as well. Methods Four different groups were prepared including the control group (G1)0.2.5 wt% nGO was added to the liquid component (G2), 1 wt% hBN was added to the powder component (G3) and 2.5 wt % nGO with 1 wt % hBN combined (G4.) …”
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Evaluation of the Palatal Features in Relation to Graft Harvesting in the Saudi Population by Razan Alaqeely, Sumaiah Ajlan, Faisal Alsanqar, Abdulmahsin Alaqil, Abdulaziz Almansour, Mohammad A. Aldosari

“…This study aimed to estimate the amount of donor tissue available through the average palatal height and average location of the greater palatine artery in the Saudi population according to age and gender. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> Digital casts for adult Saudi patients at the age of 18–60 years old with a mean age of 37.76 ± 12.68 years were collected and analyzed using EXOCAD software. …”
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Police legitimacy by M. P. Kleymenov, M. V. Sedeltsev

“…The authors also dare to identify the role of "problem areas" of police activity (related to different violations of the law) in people assessment.The methodology of the research includes: sociological survey among Russians, comparative criminological, statistical, hermeneutic methods, expert assessments.The main result, scope of applications. …”
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