Predictive Value of Lung Ultrasound Scores Combined with Serum ANGPTL4 Levels on Severity and Prognosis of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Wang L, Ji P, Yin J, Xue M, Wang J, Wan Y, Dong B

“…The logistic regression analysis showed that high lung ultrasound scores, and high serum ANGPTL4 levels were risk factors for NRDS poor prognosis (OR > 1, p < 0.05), and high Apgar scores are the protective factor for poor prognosis in NRDS neonates (OR < 1, p < 0.05). …”
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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among male prisoners in Great Tehran Prison by active case finding by Behnam Farhoudi, Elnaz Shahmohamadi, Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi, SeyedAlireza Nadji, Fatemeh Pahlaviani, Mehrzad Tashakorian

“…This study was performed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of STIs among incarcerated men through clinical examination and molecular tests, and to recommend possible and proper solutions for controlling STIs in prisons. …”
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Quantitative examination of video-recorded NHS Health Checks: comparison of the use of QRISK2 versus JBS3 cardiovascular risk calculators by Christopher J Gidlow, Sarah Grogan, Lisa Cowap, Elizabeth Cottrell, Ruth Chambers, Naomi J Ellis, Victoria A Riley, Diane Crone, David Clark-Carter

“…The largest proportion of NHSHC time was spent discussing causal risk factors (M=37.54%, CI: 32.92–42.17).Conclusions There was wide variation in NHSHC duration. …”
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Unveiling the pathways: identifying the multifaceted determinants of low birth weight among neonates in low-income countries: a case-control study by Dube Jara, Angefa Ayele, Dukele Boneya, Jitu Beka, Miesa Gelchu, Alo Edin

“…Initiating ANC services for all mothers and evaluating different risk factors may help to reduce low birth weight.…”
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Influencing factors of acute kidney injury in elderly patients with diabetic nephropathy and establishment of nomogram model by Ganlin Wu, Ganlin Wu, Yanli Ye, Meirong Xu, Yanxia Zhang, Zuopeng Lu, Lv Huang

“…Age, ACR, and CysC levels are independent risk factors for acute kidney injury in diabetic nephropathy, and LVEF and eGFR are independent protective factors (P&lt;0.05). …”
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Urinary NGAL and RBP Are Biomarkers of Normoalbuminuric Renal Insufficiency in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Aimei Li, Bin Yi, Yan Liu, Jianwen Wang, Qing Dai, Yuxi Huang, Yan Chun Li, Hao Zhang

“…Age, plasma TNF-α, and 8-OHdG are independent risk factors for renal insufficiency in T2DM patients with normoalbuminuria. …”
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Under-five mortality and its associated factors in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys data based on Bayesian approach by Atalay Liknaw Birhanie, Zemenu Tadesse Tessema, Bekalu Endalew, Koku Sisay Tamirat

“…Conclusion Under-five mortality remains the highest in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the risk factors of under-five mortality were found to be preventable. …”
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Abnormal Expression of Peripheral Blood Leukocyte Surface Markers in Retinopathy of Prematurity Patients by Guo R, Cheng F, Meng XJ, Fan JM, Lu YL, Ma XH, Qiao X, Li JH

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified gestational age below 28 weeks, birth weight less than 1,000 g, and neonatal sepsis as independent risk factors for severe ROP. Furthermore, flow cytometry analysis was performed on blood samples from 45 preterm patients. …”
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Strategic alternatives for increasing the enterprise's financial potential by Мyroslava Zabediuk, Іlona Yatsuk

“…At the same time, it is also necessary to take into account risk factors at the state level and global threats. Along with the basic financial strategies, functional strategies related to the formation and improvement of the efficiency of the use of the enterprise's financial potential are considered. …”
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Use of Cesarean Birth among Robson Groups 2 and 4 at Mizan-Tepi University Hospital, Ethiopia by Margo S. Harrison, Tewodros Liyew, Ephrem Kirub, Biruk Teshome, Andrea Jimenez-Zambrano, Margaret Muldrow, Teklemariam Yarinbab

“…The objective of this analysis was to determine what risk factors were associated with cesarean birth among Robson Groups 2 and 4. …”
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Scrub typhus in pregnancy: A 10-year multicenter study in resource-limited settings in China. by Peilin Zhao, Tieyong Dong, Hongbin Lu, Rui Zhu, Shanshan Zhao, Wuqian Tao, Li Li, Chunmei Liu, Shuwei Pu, Ling Mo, Huanhuan Wang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective, multicenter study by collecting 260 pregnant women with ST in China across a 10-year time period to evaluate how clinical characteristics changed over this time and identify risk factors for poor fetal outcome.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 78.5% (n = 204) presented with pathognomonic eschars or ulcers, and 75.4% (n = 196) had Weil-Felix test, in which 46.4% (n = 91) had a titer of ≥1:160 for OXK. …”
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Clinical Value of Renal Function Markers Combined with Blood Lipid Levels during Late Pregnancy to Predict Preeclampsia: A Retrospective Case-Control Study by Jindi Zhang, Pei Wang, Jie Liu

“…Conclusions: The increased levels of serum TG, Cr and UA imply greater possibility of PE, thus they are considered as the risk factors. And their combination has a certain predictive value for PE, which may offer a fresh, convenient and efficient method for the diagnosis and treatment of PE.…”
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A nomogram for predicting bladder dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective study by Yingjie Hu, Fengming Hao, Ying Wang, Ling Chen, Lihua Wen, Jue Li, Wei Ren, Wenzhi Cai

“…This study aims to identify risk factors for DBD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to develop a predictive nomogram for clinical application. …”
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Intestinal protozoa infections and associated factors among diarrheal under-five children in Borena district, central Ethiopia by Alebie Mesfin, Woynshet Gelaye, Getaneh Alemu

“…However, in the majority of afflicted nations, including Ethiopia, the role played by each intestinal protozoa species in causing diarrhea and the risk factors linked with it are not adequately addressed. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Health Centers of Bushenyi District. by Byamukama, Julius

“…The majority of the study participants, (>80 %) had a piece of adequate knowledge of risk factors for HBV, its mode of transmission, and prevention. 83.3 % of participants had a positive attitude. following infection control guidelines, and 201 (81.7 %) respondents believe that all healthcare workers should take the HBV vaccine. …”
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Lifestyle Differences Between Rural and Urban Communities In Hypertension Prevention by Arief Shofyan Baidhowy, Wahyu Haniq Maftuhah, Yunie Armiyati, Edy Soesanto

“…The management of risk factors for hypertension is lifestyle. Rural and urban play an important role in lifestyle changes so that people in both places are at risk of hypertension. …”
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Instruments de manutention des malades, usage du corps et appropriation des gestes collectifs des soignants by Sandrine Caroly, Stéphanie Moisan, Isabelle Juret, Céline Brinon, Marie-Pierre Guillo-Bailly, Yves Roquelaure

“…The aim of this article is twofold: 1) to understand the consequences of using patient handling tools on the risk factors for Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders (UEMSDs) and low back pain; and 2) to make recommendations to health professionals about how to improve their relationship with the tools as well as about the utilization criteria and methods on which designers can base their work. …”
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Cyclosporine-induced thrombotic microangiopathy in pregnant women: A case report and literature review by Su Zhang, Hai-hui Zhou, Zi-xing Zhong, Qi-qi Wang, Ping Huang, Su-xiao Liu

“…We also reviewed previous case reports of CsA-induced TMA and summarized the possible mechanisms, characteristics, and risk factors, as well as methods to identify this rare adverse effect of CsA in pregnant women.…”
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Case report and literature review by Dianarelys Villafuerte Delgado, Ernesto Pérez Martínez, Félix González Pérez

“…Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome constitutes a transient clinical and radiological entity, with multiple risk factors in which endothelial injury and compromise in cerebral perfusion are the common characteristics. …”
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Efficacy of Monoclonal Antibodies Against Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide for Medication Overuse Headache in Migraine Patients: Literature Review by A. Kairytė, P. Lukoševičius, G. Žemgulytė

“…This review article discusses the epidemiology and risk factors of MOH as well as the latest clinical studies investigating the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against CGRP in treating MOH in patients suffering from migraine. …”
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