Clinical and radiographic peri-implant parameters in type-2 diabetic and non-diabetic individuals with major depressive disorder by Suha Mohammed Aljudaibi, Mohammad Abdullah Zayed Alqhtani, Mahmoud Tallab, Ahmed A. Almeshari, Saeed M. Alqahtani, Sami Aldhuwayhi, Nabeeh A. Alqahtani

“…In groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, the implants were in function for a mean duration of 4.7 ± 2.4, 4.9 ± 1.8, 5.05 ± 1.7 and 10.6 ± 2.2 years, respectively. …”
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Sex differences in electrical activity of the brain during sleep: a systematic review of electroencephalographic findings across the human lifespan by Rhea Chapman, Sarasa Najima, Thaisa Tylinski Sant’Ana, Christy Chi Kiu Lee, Francesco Filice, Jessica Babineau, Tatyana Mollayeva

“…Future research on sex differences in sleep should be discussed in relevance to functional or clinical outcomes. Development of uniform testing procedures across research settings is timely. …”
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Protective effect of Nigella Sativa Oil against Methotrexate induced Hepatotoxicity in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Adel A. Hagag, Ahmed M. Abd Elaal, Ayman elsheik... by adel abd elhaleim hagag

“…All patients included in the study were subjected to the following investigations: Complete blood picture, bone marrow aspiration, cytochemistry, immunophenotyping and liver function testes. Results: There were no significant difference in serum bilirubin , alanine aminotransferase, aspartate amino-transferase, alkaline phosphase levels and prothrombin time between group II and group III but there was significant difference between group II and group III compared to controls. …”
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Delirium in acute ischemic stroke: risk factors, sequelae, and pathogenetic treatment by Igor V. Litvinenko, Yuriy V. Khlystov, Nikolay V. Tsygan, Miroslav M. Odinak, Evgeny S. Kurasov, Kirill V. Sapozhnikov

“…The aim of this study is to identify delirium risk factors in acute stroke patients, to study the effects of delirium on mortality rates, post-stroke cognitive functioning, and to assess treatment options. Materials and methods. …”
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Intrapleural tissue plasminogen activator and deoxyribonuclease in complex pleural effusion and empyema, clinical outcomes, and predictors by Yub Raj Sedhai, Priyanka Bhat, Roshan Acharya, Nada Qaisar Qureshi, Fawaz Mohammed, Irfan Waheed, Tahir Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Muhammad Altaf Ahmed, Nisarfathima Kazimuddin, Akinchan Kafle, Rodney T. Steff, Karan Singh

“…Secondary outcomes were bleeding risk, post-procedural pain, treatment complications, and all-cause mortality at 30 days and 6 months. We have tested the clinical role RAPID score (Renal function measured as urea, Age, fluid Purulence, Infection source, Dietary status measured as albumin) to predict treatment success, and all-cause mortality at 6 months. …”
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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in Korean middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study by Jiwon Kim, Min Jeong Joo, Jae Yong Shin, Chung-Mo Nam, Eun-Cheol Park

“…Poor sleep quality from OSA affects concentration, cognitive function, and mental health, contributing to conditions such as depression and anxiety. …”
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Patient experience and primary care teams: a cross-sectional survey of French elderly patients by Cédric Rat, Aurélie Gaultier, Maud Jourdain, Jean-François Huon, Morgane Angibaud, Alice Grimal, Emmanuelle Bataille

“…The associations between follow-up in a PCT and patient experience were tested with generalised estimation equation models with a Poisson link function, adjusted for sex, age, educational level and the place of residence (French department).Results A total of 4078 responses were received. …”
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Diagnostic and Follow-up Characteristics of Cases Presenting with Hyperthyroidism in Childhood by Yasemin Denkboy Öngen, Özlem Kara

“…All patients’ free T4, T3, TSH, liver function tests, complete blood count, thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb) anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody, anti-thyroglobulin antibody, and thyroid ultrasonography results were evaluated at the time of diagnosis. …”
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Evaluation of meningitis surveillance system in rural area, Rwanda by Solange Nyinawabeza, Jean Claude Niyoyita, Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, Jerome Ndayisenga, Angela Umutoni, Caroline Stamatakis

“…Abstract Bacterial meningitis is a significant public health concern, with over 1.2 million cases reported globally each year. Rwanda is at increased risk of meningitis outbreaks due to its proximity to countries that lie in the meningitis belt. …”
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Isokinetic Evaluation of Shoulder Strength and Endurance after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comparative Study by Ali Erşen, Fevzi Birişik, Serkan Bayram, Türker Şahinkaya, Mehmet Demirel, Ata Can Atalar, Mehmet Demirhan

“…Patients and methods: With a diagnosis of cuff tear arthropathy, 41 consecutive patients (mean age of 70.8 years; age range, 57 to 84; 36 females, 5 males) who underwent unilateral reverse shoulder arthroplasty were reviewed based on functional and radiological data. …”
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Catch-up growth following early-life stunting in a low-resource area in rural Tanzania: the MAL-ED Metabolic study by Estomih Mduma, Samwel Jatosh, Mark D DeBoer, Eric R Houpt, Kiya Nemati, Yotham Z Michael, Bernadetha P Hhando

“…This study aimed to identify key predictors of growth over time, stunting and catch-up growth among children in rural Tanzania.Methods We evaluated 182 children from the Etiology, Risk Factors, and Interactions of Enteric Infections and Malnutrition and the Consequences for Child Health and Development cohort, whose anthropometric measurements were collected at six points from birth to 11.5 years. We assessed outcomes of height-for-age z-score (HAZ), stunting and catch-up growth using mixed-model linear and logistic regression to assess associations of maternal education, household income, socioeconomic status, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and thyroid function tests. …”
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THE PECULIARITIES OF CALCIUM-PHOSPHORUS METABOLISM IN YOUNG CHILDREN by E.G. Yaroshenko, I.I. Sokolova

“… The issue of dental caries prevention has been discussed for many years; certain progress has been made in this area. …”
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Association of vascular stiffness and geriatric syndromes in hypertensive elderly patients by A. V. Luzina, N. K. Runikhina, O. N. Tkacheva, Yu. V. Kotovskaya

“…A comprehensive geriatric assessment was performed with functional and neuropsychological tests to identify geriatric syndromes. …”
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The ‘FebBenz’ approach for severe difficult-to-treat gout by Enrique Calvo-Aranda, Claudia María Gómez-González, Fernando Pérez-Ruiz, Marta Novella-Navarro

“…Changes in serum urate (SUA) and eGFR were analyzed using paired t-tests. Results: The study population comprised 15 patients (87% male, median age 59 years) with longstanding gout [median 15 years, range 3–31; interquartile range (IQR) 8–25]. …”
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Detecting respiratory impairment in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis by MRC dyspnoea scale and microfibrillar-associated protein 4 by Bjørk K. Sofiudottir, Sören Möller, Robin Christensen, Stefan Harders, Grith L. Sørensen, Jesper Blegvad, Mette Herly, Dzenan Masic, Grazina Urbonaviciene, Frank Andersen, Christin Isaksen, Brian Bridal Løgstrup, Charlotte Hyldgaard, Torkell Ellingsen

“…Objectives To evaluate the Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnoea scale and serum Microfibrillar-associated protein 4 (MFAP4) levels for the detection of respiratory impairment in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods Patients underwent blood tests, pulmonary function tests (PFT) and dyspnoea assessment using the MRC scale. …”
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Effects of tongue tamers and customized bonded spurs as an early treatment of anterior open bite: a randomized clinical study by Safa B. Alawy, Shaimaa S. EL-Desouky, Ibrahim A. Kabbash, Shimaa M. Hadwa

“…Data was gathered and statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Bonferroni tests. Results Model overbite at central and lateral incisors was increased in all groups. …”
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Evaluating serum periostin and YKL-40 as biomarkers for airway remodeling and hyperresponsiveness in pediatric asthma by Su Ji Kim, MD, Youn Joo Choi, MD, Man Yong Han, MD, PhD, Il Tae Hwang, MD, PhD, Hey-Sung Baek, MD, PhD

“…We measured serum periostin and YKL-40 levels and performed exercise bronchial provocation tests, methacholine challenge tests, spirometry, and FeNO measurements. …”
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Metabolic Comorbidities Among Relatives of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Stratified by Weight: Implications for Prevention and Care by García-Ulloa AC, Pérez-Peralta L, Lugo-Bautista K, Martínez-Sánchez VA, Mehta R, Hernández-Jiménez S

“…Prediabetes (39.4%), dyslipidemia (67.2%), and abnormal liver function tests (32.2%) were prevalent. Higher levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol were associated with increased risk for comorbid conditions. …”
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Minimally invasive treatment of grade I and II gluteal muscle contracture using a self-made special cutter combined with a specialized compression hemostasis device by Yingguo Yang, Zixuan Peng, Linlin Shi, Ye Wang, Yuan Wang, Bing Ge, Dongcheng Zhu, Zhiyuan Ye

“…The minimally invasive group consisted of 44 cases, including 18 males and 26 females aged between 7 and 25 years, with a disease duration ranging from 3 to 21 years. …”
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Inferior vena cava diameter in patients with chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease: a retrospective study by Jianan Li, Chi Wang, Hui wu Dong, Jing Qi, Chongyou Rao, Qiuyang Li, Kunlun He

“…Results During a median follow-up of 3.46 years (IQR: 1.55–5.15 years), 757 (57.05%) cases of all-cause mortality were observed. …”
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