Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and hand grip strength in U.S. adults by Huimin Wang, Qihui Huang, Xiaojia Feng, Xiaowei Zheng

“…Interaction tests showed that the negative correlation between NHHR and HGS differed significantly across age, gender, and stratification by diabetes status. …”
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Associations of maternal iron intake and hemoglobin in pregnancy with offspring vascular phenotypes and adiposity at age 10: findings from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents an... by Nisreen A Alwan, Janet E Cade, Darren C Greenwood, John Deanfield, Debbie A Lawlor

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To examine the relationship between maternal pregnancy dietary and supplement iron intake and hemoglobin, with offspring's arterial stiffness (measured by carotid-radial pulse wave velocity), endothelial function (measured by brachial artery flow mediated dilatation), blood pressure, and adiposity (measured by body mass index), test for mediation by cord ferritin, birth weight, gestational age, and child dietary iron intake, and for effect modification by maternal vitamin C intake and offspring sex.…”
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Prerequisites for a dry powder inhaler for children with cystic fibrosis. by Anne J Lexmond, Paul Hagedoorn, Henderik W Frijlink, Bart L Rottier, Anne H de Boer

“…No effect was found of medium to high airflow resistance on total inhaled volume, which implies that the whole resistance range tested is suitable for children with CF aged 4-14 years. …”
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Observation of the Clinical Efficacy of Self‐Modified Skin‐Stretching Device in the Treatment of Soft‐Tissue Defects of the Heel: A Retrospective Single‐Arm Cohort Study by Shibo Liu, Yong Wang, Aqin Peng, Yanlong Zhang

“…Statistical analysis was performed using t‐tests and Mann–Whitney U test. Results The mean follow‐up time was 14.2 months. …”
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Evaluation of Heart Rate Variability in Children with Stutter by Pelin Özcan Ulubeli, Eser Doğan, Mustafa Şahin, Zülal Ülger Tutar, Mehmet Fatih Öğüt

“…The results of studies evaluating autonomic functions in stuttering individuals show that further research is needed in different age groups. …”
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Clinical study and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of a Robot-Assisted Gait Training on children with neurological disorders: A quasi-experimental study by Simone GAZZELLINI, Martina ANDELLINI, Federica DE FALCO, Daniela CASASANTA, Giampietro CORDONE, Alessandra COLAZZA, Donatella LETTORI, Massimiliano RAPONI, Enrico CASTELLI, Maria Rosaria VINCI, Reparata Rosa DI PRINZIO, Maurizio PETRARCA, Matteo RITROVATO, Salvatore ZAFFINA

“…Population: We assessed 47 patients (mean age: 9.6 years, SD: 3.8 years; 23 females) with several neurologic diseases subjected to RAGT and patient-centered therapy (i.e., traditional therapy). …”
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Determination of the Relationship Between Voice and Swallowing Characteristics in Individuals aged 65 and Over with Sarcopenia Risk by Serkan Bengisu, Aynur İkra Demir

“…This study aimed to assess the voice and swallowing functions of individuals aged 65 years at risk of sarcopenia and to explore the relationship between these functions.Method: Forty-nine participants who scored ≥4 on the Sarcopenia Risk Assessment Scale were included. …”
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Auditory processing and its cognitive correlates in older adults with mild cognitive impairment by Leelavathi Thamizhmani, Kanaka Ganapathy, Hari Prakash Palaniswamy, Arivudai Nambi Pitchaimuthu, Prabha Adhikari M. R.

“…Abstract Introduction Age-related central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is linked to cognitive decline in older adults, potentially preceding Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) by several years. While studies indicate that all auditory processing domains are impacted, it remains unclear which domain most significantly correlates with cognitive functions in MCI, warranting further investigation into these relationships. …”
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Cardiovascular Prehabilitation in Patients Awaiting Heart Transplantation— Addressing Clinical Needs (the PREHAB HTx Study) by Jennifer L. Reed, R. Kin, PhD, Heather E. Tulloch, PhD, Heather Ross, MD, Tasuku Terada, PhD, Matheus Mistura, MSc, Isabela Roque Marçal, MSc, Paul Oh, MD, Sharon Chih, MBBS, PhD

“…The primary outcome was functional capacity (6-minute walk test distance) from baseline to 12 weeks of follow-up. …”
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Can smartphone technology be used to support an effective home exercise intervention to prevent falls amongst community dwelling older adults?: the TOGETHER feasibility RCT study p... by A Stefanie Mikolaizak, Lorenzo Chiari, Helen Hawley-Hague, Sabato Mellone, Chris Todd, Fan Bella Yang, Jorunn L Helbostad, Carlo Tacconi, Ellen Martinez, Angela Easdon, Ting-Li Su

“…The secondary outcome is to compare standard outcome measures for falls, function and adherence to instrumented versions collected using smartphone. …”
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Maximize Hip Abductor Strength and Reduce Fall Risk in Older Veterans: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Ben Friedman, Brock A Beamer, Jeffrey Beans, Vicki Gray, Gad Alon, Alice Ryan, Leslie I Katzel, John D Sorkin, Odessa Addison

“… BackgroundNearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compared to the nonveteran population. …”
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Neuropsychiatric and laboratory outcomes of hepatitis C treatment in an early-treated HIV cohort in Thailand by Ferron Ocampo, Carlo Sacdalan, Suteeraporn Pinyakorn, Misti Paudel, Tanyaporn Wansom, Nathornsorn Poltubtim, Somchai Sriplienchan, Nittaya Phanuphak, Robert Paul, Denise Hsu, Donn Colby, Lydie Trautmann, Serena Spudich, Phillip Chan, the RV254/SEARCH 010 Study Team

“…The latter included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Distress Thermometer (DT), and a 4-test cognitive battery that evaluated psychomotor speed, executive function, fine motor speed, and dexterity. …”
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The Adjuvant Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygenation for <i>Loxosceles rufescens</i> Bite: A Case Series by Simona Mrakic-Sposta, Alessandra Vezzoli, Carmela Graci, Maristella Gussoni, Attilio Cimmino, Cinzia Dellanoce, Enrico Maria Camporesi, Giovanni Sesana, Gerardo Bosco

“…Only a few cases of <i>Loxosceles</i> bites in Northern Italy have been documented, and there is no laboratory test available for the diagnosis. Objectives. We present seven cases (aged 54.5 ± 4.2 years) of patients who presented to the emergency room (E.R.) of Niguarda Hospital in Milan from March to October 2022. …”
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The influence of the chosen method of anesthesia on the severity of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients with ophthalmic surgery by G.S. Dorofeeva

“…Reduction of cognitive functions in the postoperative period is gaining importance in the context of the insurance medicine introduction. …”
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α-Klotho: An Early Risk-Predictive Biomarker for Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Yuanyuan Pei, Miao Miu, Xue Mao, Wen Chen, Jihong Zhu

“…And, we followed up the incidence of CKD and rehospitalization after patients’ discharge in one year. Our study was approved by the ethics committee (no. 2016PHB042-01). …”
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Adaptation of the Russian version of the ASAS health index by I. Z. Gaidukova, A. I. Akulova, A. P. Rebrov, A. G. Bochkova, S. Ya. Startsev, Sh. Erdes, E. K. Gaidukova, D. A. Poddubny

“…Patients rated the Russian version of the questionnaire as clear, easy to fill in and comprehensively characterizing health problems related to SPA. The results of testing Russian-speaking patients are comparable with the results obtained in testing 206 patients with SPA from 19 non-English-speaking and 4 English-speaking countries (AS – 65%; men – 59.7%; mean age – 42.4±13.9 years; duration of symptoms – 11.2±11.0 years; BASDAI – 3.8±2.3; ASAS HI – 7.1±4.4; filling time – 2.6±1.6 min). …”
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Molecular characterization of autosomal recessive Glycogen storage disease type Ib in a Pakistani family by Zeeshan Nazir, Musharraf Jelani, Naveed Wasif, Fakhar Alam

“…Methods: This case-control and observational study was conducted at Islamia College University Peshawar, Pakistan, in the laboratory of Center for Omic Sciences in collaboration with Ulm University, Germany within a period of one year. Comprehensive clinical evaluations, comprising radiological examinations and liver function tests, established the diagnosis of GSD in the index patient, who presented with hepatomegaly, oral ulcerations, night tremors, short stature and delayed speech development as compared to her normal age controls and laboratory results indicated hypoglycemia and hyperuricemia. …”
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Expanding the Clinical and Genetic Spectrum of Mitochondrial Short‐Chain Enoyl‐CoA Hydratase 1 Deficiency: Insights From Two Unrelated Chinese Families by Jihua Wu, Xuehui Hu, Zhongli Zhao, Zhen Zhao, Bin Yang

“…The c.759_762del (p.Gly255Valfs21) variant, identified for the first time, likely results in severe symptoms due to a loss of normal function. Conclusion These findings expand the ECHS1 mutational spectrum and emphasize the importance of genetic testing for early diagnosis and personalized management of ECHS1D. …”
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Light in the Darkness: Responses to Light and Diel Activity Rhythm in an Eyeless Cave Flatworm (Dendrocoelum italicum) by Benedetta Barzaghi, Raoul Manenti, Gentile Francesco Ficetola, Roberta Pennati, Andrea Melotto

“…Besides, during a 2‐year period we conducted 18 visual‐count surveys to monitor daytime and nighttime flatworm abundance in the cave. …”
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Case Report by Elitsa Gyokova, Eleonora Hristova-Atanasova, Elizabeth Odumosu, Antonia Andreeva

“…<b>Case Presentation:</b> A 24-year-old woman, during her first pregnancy, presented for her first prenatal ultrasound at 22 + 2 weeks gestation. …”
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