Establishment and Validation of a New Predictive Model for Insulin Resistance based on 2 Chinese Cohorts: A Cross-Sectional Study by Shi Zhang, Xin-Cheng Wang, Jing Li, Xiao-He Wang, Yi Wang, Yan-Ju Zhang, Mei-Yang Du, Min-Ying Zhang, Jing-Na Lin, Chun-Jun Li

“…The formula of the predictive model was (0.0293 × age + 1.4892 × Ln VFA + 0.4966 × Ln TG + 2.784 × Ln FPG + 0.6906 × Ln ALT)/2. …”
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The Effects of Hybridization and Parasite Infection on the Survival and Behaviour of Endangered Landlocked Salmon Subject to Predation—Implications for Genetic Rescue by Aslak Eronen, Matti Janhunen, Pekka Hyvärinen, Raine Kortet, Anssi Karvonen

“…In two similar experiments, conducted in semi‐natural streams during overwintering (at age 1.5) and in early summer (age 2+), we studied how hybridization and eye parasite infection (Diplostomum pseudospathaceum) affected survival from predation by Northern pike (Esox lucius). …”
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Factors associated with thrombocytopenia in patients with dengue fever: a retrospective cohort study by Marcus T Silva, Luciane Cruz Lopes, Izabela Fulone, Bruna M Castilho, André R R Freitas

“…The risk factors associated with thrombocytopenia included male sex (OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.16 to 2.71, p=0.007), age of 46–64 years (OR: 2.20, 95% CI: 1.15 to 4.21, p=0.009) or ≥65 years (OR: 3.02, 95% CI: 1.40 to 6.50, p=0.002), presence of leucopenia (OR: 6.85, 95% CI: 4.27 to 10.99, p<0.001) and high mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) levels (OR: 2.00, 95% CI: 1.29 to 3.12, p=0.005).Conclusion Older age, male sex, presence of leucopenia and high MCH levels were identified as risk factors associated with the development of thrombocytopenia in this population.…”
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Wood dust effects on carpenters pulmonary function test parameters: a comparative study by Noura Mohamed Elfatih, Ibrahim Abdelrhim Ali, Muaath Ahmed Mohammed, Izzut Awad Ahmed, Nouralsalhin Abdalhamid Alaagib, Omer Abdelaziz Musa

“…Results Carpenters had a mean age of 51.6 ± 19.9 years, whereas the matched cohort had a mean age of 49.8 ± 13.9 years. …”
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The impact of nutritional status on centenarians’ physical, mental, and functional health by Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Laura Vindas-Meza, Sandra Castelblanco-Toro, Juan Carlos Salazar-Uribe, Juan-Manuel Anaya

“…These findings are relevant for decision-making in general and specialized healthcare and for public health policymakers to build evidence-based strategies to promote healthy aging.…”
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Hysterosalpingography Findings and Jimah Ratio of the Uterine Cavity in Women with Infertility in Central Region, Ghana by Bashiru Babatunde Jimah, Philip Gorleku, Anthony Baffour Appiah

“…A total of 203 women were enrolled, and eighty-five (41.87%) of the women had at least one or more abnormalities. The mean age was 32.9 years with majority of the women within 30–39 years (61.08%). …”
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Can Platelet Count and Mean Platelet Volume be Used as Markers of Postdural Puncture Headache in Obstetric Patients? by Osman Uzundere, Cem Kıvılcım Kaçar, Sedat Kaya

“…The postoperative hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count (PC), and mean platelet volume (MPV) values were recorded, along with age, blood type, Rh factor, gravida, parity, and gestational age. …”
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A Novel Approach to Cognitive Load Measurement in N-Back Tasks Using Wearable Sensors, Empirical Mode Decomposition With Machine Learning, and Explainable AI for Feature Importance by Aakanksha Dayal, Ziaullah Khan, Kiramat Ullah, Hee-Cheol Kim

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Evaluation of Skin Prick Test Results Performed for the Diagnosis of Inhaled Allergens in Konya by İlknur Külhaş Çelik, Ayşe Can Erçin, Hasibe Artaç, Bahar Ürün Ünal

“…Methods: The study included 2351 patients aged 2-18 years who underwent skin prick tests for the diagnosis of inhaled allergens at the Selçuk University Medical Faculty Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Outpatient Clinic between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023. …”
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Preoperative Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, and CEA as the Potential Prognostic Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer by Fu Ming-Sheng, Du Mei-Ling, Cai Xun-Quan, Hu Yuan-Xin, Zhang Wei-Jie, Pan Qin-Cong

“…By multivariate analysis, the age, sex, N, M stage, and BMI demonstrated independently influence the OS of CRC. …”
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Medial sural artery perforator free flap for small- to medium-sized defects in head and neck reconstruction: a suitable replacement for radial forearm free flap by Yulian Zhang, Keran Pan, Jian Wu, Xi Tang

“…There were no significant differences in age, sex, flap size, pedicle length, postoperative treatment, and postoperative oral function. …”
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Predictive factors for the diagnosis of coeliac disease in children and young people in primary care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Christian E Farrier, Marta Wanat, Anthony Harnden, Amy Paterson, Nia Roberts, Defne Saatci, Jennifer Hirst

“…Included studies were observational or randomized trials reporting the risk of CD when exposed to predictive factor(s) in people ≤25 years of age. Genetic factors were excluded. Risk of Bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. …”
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Assessment of typing methods, virulence genes profile and antimicrobial susceptibility for clinical isolates of Proteus mirabilis by Lamiaa A. Salama, Hazem Hamed Saleh, Shaymaa H. Abdel-Rhman, Rasha Barwa, Ramadan Hassan

“…They showed high resistance to nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole that appear mainly in 3rd age group. The 2nd age group comprised most of the resistant isolates to the tested antibiotics. …”
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Equity of human resource allocation in centers for disease control and prevention in China based on agglomeration degree by FAN Jun，JIN Yuya，GAO Weiwei

“…Objective: To evaluate the equity of human resource allocation in centers for disease control and prevention (CDCs) in China, so as to provide insights into optimizing human resource and promoting the high-quality development of CDCs. Methods: The number, age, educational level and professional title of CDCs personnel from 2017 to 2021 were collected from China Health Statistics Yearbook and China Statistical Yearbook. …”
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Type-Specific Persistence/Clearance Results in Human Papillomavirus Infections in Turkish Women by Haci Ozturk Sahin, Beril Gurlek, Bulent Demir, Fatma Silan

“…RESULTS: While 82 (71.3%) out of 115 patients (mean age 40.1 years) had a single human papillomavirus infection, the remaining had two or more human papillomavirus infections. …”
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Lagorio’s Wall in the Crimea: pages of scientific activity of the geologist Oleksandr Lagorio by Dmytro Mikhalenok

“…The scientist’s views on the age of igneous rocks were confirmed by other domestic researchers and have been further developed in geological science. …”
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The Use of Social Media on Enhancing Dental Care and Practice Among Dental Professionals: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Joseph Macadaeg Acosta, Palinee Detsomboonrat, Pagaporn Pantuwadee Pisarnturakit, Nipaporn Urwannachotima

“…Social media use was significantly higher among younger practitioners (20‐30 years old) compared to older age groups (PP ConclusionsThe findings highlight that social media is widely used among younger dental practitioners, primarily for education, communication, and marketing purposes. …”
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Level of tuberculosis-related stigma and associated factors in Ugandan communities. by Derrick Kimuli, Florence Nakaggwa, Norah Namuwenge, Vincent Kamara, Mabel Nakawooya, Geofrey Amanya, Philip Tumwesigye, Daniel Mwehire, Deus Lukoye, Miriam Murungi, Seyoum Dejene, Jaffer Byawaka, Norbert Mubiru, Stavia Turyahabwe, Barbara Amuron, Daraus Bukenya

“…Factors associated with higher TB stigma included older age, higher education levels, urban residence, and TB knowledge. …”
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Estradiol and progesterone levels in early pregnancy after natural, estradiol + progesterone or gonadotrophin stimulated frozen embryo transfer cycle: a randomised controlled trial... by Nina Freiesleben Mørch, Mette Petri Lauritsen, Pernille Fog Svendsen

“…Serum estradiol and progesterone will be measured every 2 weeks from cycle days 2–3 until gestational age 9+6. Serum levels will be compared according to treatment regimens and cycle length. …”
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The genesis of restrictions and special requirements established during public service by O. Yu. Salmanova, Yu. I. Shovkun

“…The legal provision of public service during the Cossack era is characterized by the formation of public service as a separate independent institution, especially since 1918, when a number of requirements and restrictions were formulated for public servants, namely: age, residence, citizenship, competence, qualifications. …”
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