Achievement of guideline-based lipid goals among very-high-risk patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: results in 213,380 individuals from the cv... by Satoshi Shoji, Nishant P. Shah, Peter Shrader, Laine E. Thomas, Jonathan D. Arnold, Nafeesa N. Dhalwani, Neena A. Thomas, Bethany Kalich, Elisa L. Priest, Mahanaz Syed, Cezary Wójcik, Eric D. Peterson, Ann Marie Navar

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Mesenchymal stromal cells promote the formation of lung cancer organoids via Kindlin-2 by Zhilin Sui, Xianxian Wu, Jiaxin Wang, ShihJye Tan, Chao Zhao, Zhentao Yu, Chuanyue Wu, Xiaoxiao Wang, Ling Guo

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Associations Between Complement C4, Habitual Constipation, and Sleep Disturbance in Oldest-Old and Centenarian Chinese Adults by Sun Z, Nie Y, Pei J, Gao M, Luan Z, Zhao Y, Li Z, Fu S

“…This cross-sectional study was designed to address these associations between complement C4, habitual constipation, and sleep disturbance and presents a reference for prevention and treatment of sleep disturbance.Methods: Based on the China Hainan Centenarian Cohort Study, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to evaluate sleep disturbance following standard procedure. …”
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Application of auricular acupoint scraping therapy in postoperative patients with lower extremity fracture (耳穴推刮术在下肢骨折术后患者中的应用) by GUI Huiqiong (桂辉琼), WANG Yihua (王一华), YUAN Qingna (袁庆娜), JI Chen (冀晨), YANG Yihua (杨毅华)

“…Visual analog pain scale (VAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score and patient satisfaction before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. …”
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Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Shu Mian Capsule in Managing Depression With or Without Comorbid Insomnia: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis by Zhao FY, Xu P, Kennedy GA, Jin X, Wang YM, Zhang WJ, Yue LP, Ho YS, Fu QQ, Conduit R

“…In depressed patients with comorbid insomnia, the combination of SMC and psychotropic drugs significantly reduced HAM-D [SMD = − 1.29, 95% CI (− 1.96, − 0.62), p < 0.01] and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores [SMD = − 1.53, 95% CI (− 1.95, − 1.11), p < 0.01], and exhibited a lower incidence of various drug-related adverse effects compared to psychotropic drugs alone. …”
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The dose–effect relationship between acupuncture and its effect on primary insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoni Zhang, Xiaoni Zhang, Yue Wang, Chengyong Liu, Shan Qin, Liyu Lin, Liyu Lin, Can Dong, Wenzhong Wu, Wenzhong Wu, Zhaoming Chen

“…The included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with acupuncture for PI on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores were divided into three categories according to the therapeutic dose of acupuncture (frequency, session, and course): low dosage, medium dosage, and high dosage. …”
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Effects of transitional care model on postpartum depression of primiparas (产后延续护理对初产妇产后抑郁的影响) by ZHANG Yongqiang (张勇强), YANG Jingying (杨晶莹), LIU Huiling (刘会玲), XU Yuanle (许远乐), ZHU Kunkun (朱坤坤)

“…The Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) were used to measure the psychological states. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used for sleep quality measurement. …”
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Sedentary Behavior and Its Association With Psychological Well-Being and Sleep Quality in Adolescents: Evidence from a Propensity Score Analysis by Zhang L, Zhao S, Zhao S, Zheng H, Ke Y, Yang W, Lei M

“…Psychological health was assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale for anxiety and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, while sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Self-esteem was evaluated with the Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and social support was measured using the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS). …”
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Different exercise interventions on quality of sleep in breast cancer survivors—a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Qi Song, Qi Song, You-kang Zhu, You-kang Zhu, Hai Liu, Hai Liu, Xiao Liu, Xiao Liu, Zhang-dong Jiang, Yu-jia Wang, Yu-jia Wang, Li-yun Xue, Li-yun Xue, Shao-ying Yang, Shao-ying Yang, Xi-fang Liu

“…Network meta-analysis showed that walking exercise [Standard Median Different (SMD) =3.06, 95% Confidence Interval (95%CI)=(-5.89,-0.23)] significantly improved sleep disorder (Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking curve, SUCRA: 84.5%) and reduced Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) score.DiscussionBased on the network ranking table, we can conclude that walking exercise offers greater benefits compared to other exercise interventions for improving sleep quality in breast cancer patients. …”
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Cognition and objective sleep quality in post-COVID-19 patients by Anna Carnes-Vendrell, Gerard Piñol-Ripoll, Adriano Targa, Nuria Tahan, Mar Ariza, Neus Cano, Neus Cano, Barbara Segura, Barbara Segura, Barbara Segura, Barbara Segura, Carme Junque, Carme Junque, Carme Junque, Carme Junque, Javier Béjar, Cristian Barrue, Nautilus Project Collaborative Group, Maite Garolera, Maite Garolera, Linh Viet Nguyen, Vanesa Arauzo, Jose A. Bernia, Marta Balague-Marmaña, Berta Valles-Pauls, Jesús Caballero, Ester Gonzalez-Aguado, Carme Tayó-Juli, Eva Forcadell-Ferreres, Silvia Reverte-Vilarroya, Susanna Forné, Anna Bartes-Plans, Jordina Muñoz-Padros, Jose A, Anna Prats-Paris Muñoz-Moreno, Inmaculada Rico, Nuria Sabé, Marta Almeria, Laura Casas, Maria José Ciudad, Anna Ferré, Tamar Garzon, Manuela Lozano, Marta Cullell, Sonia Vega, Sílvia Alsina, Maria J. Maldonado-Belmonte, Susana Vazquez-Rivera, Eva Baillès, Sandra Navarro, Ayoze González Hernández, Yaiza Molina, Victoria Olive, Silvia Cañizares

“…In the current study, we aimed (i) to evaluate sleep quality via wrist actigraphy monitoring of nonhospitalized and hospitalized post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) participants; (ii) to correlate actigraphy measures with subjective measures of sleep quality, such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); and (iii) to investigate whether total sleep time or sleep efficiency could affect PCC cognitive performance. …”
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Effect of bright light therapy combined with five-element music therapy on negative emotions and sleep quality of pregnant women (强光联合五音疗法对孕妇负面情绪及睡眠质量的影响)... by ZHANG Caixia (张彩霞), ZHANG Ping (张萍), CAI Donglin (蔡东林), AN Rongrong (安溶溶)

“…The Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) score, Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) score, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score and nursing quality indexes were compared between two groups. …”
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Effects of auricular acupoint pressing combined with continuous scenario simulation nursing interventions for patients with Meniere's disease (耳穴压丸联合持续性情景模拟护理干预耳眩晕患者效果观察)... by TIAN Yuan (田媛), QI Shasha (齐莎莎), HU Jingyi (胡静怡), LI Mengting (李梦婷), ZHANG Jingran (张京然), GENG Qingwen (耿庆文), ZHANG Ying (张莹)

“…The nursing satisfaction rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (96. 67% vs. 66. 67%), with a significant difference (P＜0. 05). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05). …”
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Establishment and validation a relapse prediction model for bipolar disorder by Xiaoqian Zhang, Xiaoqian Zhang, Xiaoqian Zhang, Xiaoqian Zhang, Minghao Wu, Daojin Wang, Long Wang, Long Wang, Long Wang, Wen Xie, Wen Xie, Wen Xie

“…According to the results of univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, the number of prior episodes (odds ratio [OR]: 1.38, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.179–1.615), Social Disability Screening Schedule (SDSS) score (OR: 1.303, 95% CI: 1.027-1.652), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) (OR: 1.476, 95% CI: 1.29-1.689), Number of visits(OR: 0.768, 95% CI: 0.684-0.863), suicidal behaviors (OR: 5.54, 95% CI: 1.818-16.881) and the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) (OR: 0.382, 95% CI: 0.156-0.94) were independent risk factors for relapse in patients with BD. …”
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Rethinking the residual approach: leveraging statistical learning to operationalize cognitive resilience in Alzheimer’s disease by Colin Birkenbihl, Madison Cuppels, Rory T. Boyle, Hannah M. Klinger, Oliver Langford, Gillian T. Coughlan, Michael J. Properzi, Jasmeer Chhatwal, Julie C. Price, Aaron P. Schultz, Dorene M. Rentz, Rebecca E. Amariglio, Keith A. Johnson, Rebecca F. Gottesman, Shubhabrata Mukherjee, Paul Maruff, Yen Ying Lim, Colin L. Masters, Alexa Beiser, Susan M. Resnick, Timothy M. Hughes, Samantha Burnham, Ilke Tunali, Susan Landau, Ann D. Cohen, Sterling C. Johnson, Tobey J. Betthauser, Sudha Seshadri, Samuel N. Lockhart, Sid E. O’Bryant, Prashanthi Vemuri, Reisa A. Sperling, Timothy J. Hohman, Michael C. Donohue, Rachel F. Buckley

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Balneotherapy for the treatment of post-COVID syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Diana Ovejero, Anna Ribes, Judit Villar-García, Marta Trenchs-Rodriguez, Daniel Lopez, Xavier Nogués, Robert Güerri-Fernandez, Natalia Garcia-Giralt

“…The following scales/questionnaires were employed: Post-COVID-19 functional status scale, mMRC dyspnea Scale, SF-36, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Memory failures in everyday life following severe head injury, and Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). …”
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Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Balance Acupuncture Treatment on Sleep Quality and Psychology in Patients after Stroke by YANG Huazhong, CUI Jinlong, FAN Hexin, XIONG Zhonghui, YAO Yuanmian, ZHOU Shasha, CUI Wenxiu, SUN Tianbao

“…The overall clinical efficacy was assessed at the end of the treatment course. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA), Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD) and other indicators before and after treatment were observed as well as serum γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) level were detected in all patients.ResultsThe total effective rate was 75% (15/20) in the rTMS group, 73.68% (14/19) in the balance acupuncture group, and 100% (20/20) in the combination group. …”
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Effect of narrative nursing combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine foot soaking and auricular acupoint pressing in the treatment of post-stroke sleep disorder (叙事护理联合中药泡足和耳穴贴压治... by CHAI Jingjing (柴晶晶), MENG Xiangnan (孟祥楠)

“…Patients in the control group received routine nursing intervention, and those in the study group were given narrative nursing combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine foot soaking and auricular acupoint pressing in addition to the routine nursing. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI) scale was used to measure patient’s sleep quality. …”
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Clinical effect of Chinese medicine preparation at Shenque and Dazhui acupoints on relieving the symptoms of sleep disorders in patients with laryngocarcinoma (中药制剂贴敷神阙和大椎改善喉癌患者睡眠障... by SHI Wei (石炜), LIU Chunyan (刘春艳)

“…The patient sleep quality was measured by using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before treatment, after treatment and during follow-up. …”
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Curative effect of auricular copper scraping combined with auricular acupoint pressing on insomnia after Methylprednisolone pulse therapy for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (耳部铜... by MA Yan (马艳), ZHAO Yue (赵悦), LIN Yuxiao (林育潇), LIU Xiao (刘笑), SONG Yumin (宋玉敏)

“…The sleep condition, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) of the two groups were compared. …”
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Effects of auricular acupoint pressing combined with modified Wendan decoction in the treatment of essential hypertension and accompanying insomnia (耳穴压豆联合加味温胆汤口服治疗原发性高血压伴失眠的效果观察)... by ZHAO Liyun (赵丽云), LIU Qing (刘青), LI Yigen (李乙根), XU Wenwei (徐文伟)

“…The main objective of the study was to evaluate the changes in sleep quality (assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), anxiety (assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale), depression (assessed using the Hamilton Depression Scale), and blood pressure levels in the two groups before and after treatment. …”
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