Differentiation and correlation of regional uptake heterogeneity with cardiac dysfunction in biopsy-proven transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy using quantitative single-photon emi... by Masakazu Tsujimoto, Hideki Kawai, Shingo Tanahashi, Masayoshi Sarai, Yasuki Asada, Hideo Izawa

“…Abstract Background Cardiac amyloidosis requires quantitative assessment using technetium-99m pyrophosphate (99mTc-PYP) single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) for adequate discrimination and evaluation of disease extent. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of standardized uptake value (SUV) analysis using 99mTc-PYP SPECT/CT in pathologically-confirmed transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). …”
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Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Activities of Daily Living Dysfunction in Older Adults: Retrospective Analysis of Data From the China Health and Retirement Lon... by Fangbo Lin, Chao Liu, Hua Liu

“…The nomogram demonstrated robust discriminative power, with area under the curve values of 0.77 (95% CI 0.76‐0.79) in both the training and testing sets. …”
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Public Opinion Risk Early Warning Model on Government-Citizen Interaction Data: A Perspective on Evidence-based Decision Making by ZHANG Liman, WU Yueting, CHENG Wenjing, LIU Tianyi, SUN Xinxin

“…[Purpose/Significance] The study aims to construct an early warning model of public opinion risks based on government-citizen interaction data, guided by evidence-based decision-making theory. …”
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Social vulnerability index enhances FRAX prediction of hip fractures in fall patients by Atta Taseh, Evan Sirls, George Casey, Sarah Hearns, Job N. Doornberg, Santiago A. Lozano-Calderon, Mitchel B. Harris, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani

“…A p-value threshold of 0.05 was set for statistical significance. …”
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Perinatal outcomes and predictors of placental abruption: a retrospective study in an Ethiopian tertiary care center by Mesfin Tadese, Gebresenbet Getachew, Tirusew Nigussie Kebede, Toyba Ebrahim Yesuf, Saba Desta Tessema, Wogene Asefa Damesa, Gebeyehu Shumet Solomon

“…Data was collected using a checklist prepared with the KOBO collect tool and then exported to SPSS version 25.0. Variables having a p-value of less than 0.05 were deemed significant in the multivariable logistic regression analysis that was done. …”
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Metabolic Predictors of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Responsiveness to Continuous Endurance and High-Intensity Interval Training Programs: The TIMES Study—A Randomized Controlled Tria... by Alex Castro, Antonio Gilberto Ferreira, Aparecida Maria Catai, Matheus Alejandro Bolina Amaral, Claudia Regina Cavaglieri, Mara Patrícia Traina Chacon-Mikahil

“…Nevertheless, there is a substantial interindividual variability in CRF responsiveness to a given standardized exercise dose despite the type of training. …”
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Genotype-Based Housing as a Potential Confounder in Studies Using Transgenic Mouse Models—Insight from the A53T Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease by Olga Dubljević, Miodrag Dragoj, Milica Potrebić Stefanović, Maja Srbovan, Miloš Stanojlović, Željko Pavković

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Environmental factors, including the differences in genotype-based housing (GbH), can act as confounding variables in studies using transgenic mouse models, potentially influencing experimental outcomes and limiting their reproducibility and translational value. …”
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Implementasi Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process dan Simple Additive Weighting untuk Pemilihan Dosen Terbaik Studi Kasus STMIK Atma Luhur by Laurentinus laurentinus, Sobirin Rinaldi

“…There are 34 Sub-criteria of a total of 4 criteria to optimize the assessment obtained from Ristekdikti and STMIK Atma Luhur to be more accurate and objective.The design of the system aims to give an award to the performance of lecturers in accordance with UU No. 14  2005 in giving awards and promotion in accordance with the academic performance of lecturers.User Acceptance testing consists of 6 variables, 10 questions about effort expectancy, performance expectancy, social influence, supporting facilitating, use behavior and behavioral intention with an average index of approval from respondents equal to 80.21%. …”
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Do Mechatronic Poles Change the Gait Technique of Nordic Walking in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease? by Agnieszka Szpala, Sławomir Winiarski, Małgorzata Kołodziej, Bogdan Pietraszewski, Ryszard Jasiński, Tadeusz Niebudek, Andrzej Lejczak, Dariusz Kałka, Karolina Lorek, Krzysztof Bałchanowski, Sławomir Wudarczyk, Marek Woźniewski

“…The study aimed to compare the technique of normal gait with the Nordic walking (NW) gait with classical and mechatronic poles in patients with ischemic heart disease. …”
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Comparative chromato-mass spectrometric study of tinctures based on Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench by Y. I. Kornievskiy, D. Yu. Skoryna, V. H. Korniievska, N. V. Kandybei

“…The results of the study were of value for further development and improvement of analytical regulations for raw materials and phytopreparations from Echinacea purpurea. …”
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Prevalence of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women with disabilities in Ethiopia: from the social model of disability perspective by Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Yilma Markos Larebo, Yilma Markos Larebo, Sujit Behera, Natarajan Gopalan

“…The overall direction of the associated variables’ effect was positive.ConclusionThis study sheds light on the need for disability-inclusive and sensitive healthcare services. …”
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Electronic health literacy and its associated factors among university students using social network sites (SNSs) in a resource-limited setting, 2022: cross-sectional study by Selamawit Abrha, Fira Abamecha, Demuma Amdisa, Dagmawi Tewolde, Zegeye Regasa

“…Multivariate linear regression modeling was performed to examine the associations between the dependent and independent variables. A P value < 5% was considered statistically significant. …”
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Dyslipidemia and associated factors among adult type two diabetes mellitus patients in Felege Hiywot Refral, Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, 2023 by Zemenu Addis, Ayenew Tega Nega, Robel Demelash Tebeje, Engdaw Asmare, Alemu Bezabih Tegegnie, Workineh Tamir, Tamiru Alene

“…Logistic regression was employed to identify variables significantly associated with the outcomes, with a p-value ≤ 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval.ResultsA total of 369 individuals with diabetes were approached in this study, resulting in a response rate of 96%. …”
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Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 2 genetic polymorphism and multiplicity of infection in selected malarious areas of Northwest Ethiopia by Agenagnew Ashagre, Jimma Dinsa Deressa, Daniel Abebe Mekonnen, Melat Abdu, Tegegne Eshetu, Migbaru Keffale, Aberham Abere, Mulugeta Aemero Tegegne

“…This phenomenon is a major problem in eradicating malaria globally. This study aimed to assess merozoite surface protein 2 polymorphisms in P. falciparum isolates from Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Treatment Outcome and Its Determinants among Patients Admitted to Stroke Unit of Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia by Ameha Zeleke Zewudie, Tolcha Regasa, Solomon Hambisa, Dejen Nureye, Yitagesu Mamo, Temesgen Aferu, Desalegn Feyissa, Tewodros Yosef

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis with the backward stepwise approach was done to identify independent predictors of poor treatment outcome of stroke. Variables with P value less than 0.05 were considered as statically significant determinants of poor treatment outcome. …”
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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among adults intrafamilial household contacts attending antenatal care clinics in the Central Ethiopian region: fro... by Yilma Markos Larebo, Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Sujit Kumar Behera, Natarajan Gopalan

“…A logistic regression model predicted the relationship between predictor and outcome variables. A p-value of < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. …”
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Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers for ischemic heart disease: a systematic review and gene set enrichment analysis by Yasmine Alcibahy, Radwan Darwish, Ghena Abu-Sharia, Quinten Maes, Omar Elgamassy

“…However, expression variability and pathway overlap with other diseases, such as cancer, indicate the need for further validation. …”
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Circulating Endothelin-1 as a Diagnostic Marker in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-sectional Study by Anitha Rajendiran, S Sumathi, S Giridharan, V Kuzhandaivelu

“…Vascular blockage and cardiac ischaemia may be exacerbated by endothelial dysfunction, platelet activation, and inflammation. Aim: To investigate the potential role of Endothelin-1 (ET-1) in the diagnosis of AMI. …”
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Pengaruh Konsentrasi Natrium Hidroksida terhadap Karakteristik Selulosa Mikrobia dari SCOBY by Balia Dwiki Yusuf Fachri, I Wayan Arnata, Luh Putu Wrasiati

“…Each treatment was grouped into three based on the microbial cellulose production time, so 18 experimental units were obtained. The variables observed were thickness, tensile strength, elongation at break, elasticity, and thickness expansion. …”
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Comparative evaluation of root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars with deep radicular grooves using direct vision, dental operating microscope, 2D radiographic visualis... by Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed, Mohd Fadhli Bin Khamis, Norliza Ibrahim, Tahir Yusuf Noorani

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Mandibular first premolars with deep proximal grooves exhibit considerable variability and complexity in their root canal systems. …”
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