Role of Psychological Distress in the Assessment of Chronic Illness Care and Self-Management Behaviors of Elderly Patients with T2DM Chronic Complications by Sun X, Wang X, Zhou R, Deng W, Jiang J, Shi Y

“…Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA or the nonparametric analysis (Mann–Whitney U-test), Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation model (SEM) were used to analyse the data.Results: A total of 264 participants (157 males [59.47%], with an average age of 71.07± 6.47 years) were included in the study; their duration of T2DM ranged from 5 to 30 years, with a mean duration of 11.19± 6.96 years. …”
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Perinatal outcomes and predictors of placental abruption: a retrospective study in an Ethiopian tertiary care center by Mesfin Tadese, Gebresenbet Getachew, Tirusew Nigussie Kebede, Toyba Ebrahim Yesuf, Saba Desta Tessema, Wogene Asefa Damesa, Gebeyehu Shumet Solomon

“…The degree of placental abruption and gestational age at diagnosis were significant associates of adverse perinatal outcomes. …”
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Malnutrition risk, weight loss, and subsequent survival in patients listed for heart transplantation by Tae Kyung Yoo, MD, MS, Satoshi Miyashita, MD, Ariella Stein, MSCIS-HI, Michael Wu, BS, MPH, Lauren Parsly Read-Button, MPH, RD, LDN, Masashi Kawabori, MD, Greg S. Couper, MD, Edward Saltzman, MD, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPH

“…Results: The 1,024 patients [76% male; median age 55 (46–61) years; HT operation n = 656] had median follow-up of 4.6 (interquartile range 1.6–8.7) years. …”
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Associations between oxidation balance score and abdominal aortic calcification, and the mediating role of glycohemoglobin: a nationally representative cross-sectional study from N... by Heqian Liu, Yifei Wu, Zhenyu Liu, Hongzhi Ren, Ya Wu, Ya Wu, Yong Liu, Yong Liu, Yong Liu

“…BackgroundAbdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is prevalent among middle-aged and elderly populations, elevating the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. …”
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High tumor mutational burden assessed through next-generation sequencing predicts favorable survival in microsatellite stable metastatic colon cancer patients by Annabella Di Mauro, Mariachiara Santorsola, Giovanni Savarese, Roberto Sirica, Monica Ianniello, Alessia Maria Cossu, Anna Ceccarelli, Francesco Sabbatino, Marco Bocchetti, Anna Chiara Carratù, Francesca Pentimalli, Gerardo Ferrara, Guglielmo Nasti, Michele Caraglia, Alessandro Ottaiano

“…Multivariate analysis, adjusting for age, gender, number of metastatic sites, response to first-line chemotherapy, RAS mutational status, and liver involvement, identified TMB as an independent prognostic factor, along with response to first-line chemotherapy. …”
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Gambaran Kejadian Hemoptisis pada Pasien di Bangsal Paru RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode Januari 2011 – Desember 2012 by Intan Irfa, Irvan Medison, Detty Iryani

“…Most of patients with hemoptysis are male (65%) with highest frequency distribution based on age group of patients is 31 – 40 years old. While the highest frequency distribution based on patients’ history of education is high school diploma (32%), based on patients’ profession is housewife (29.1%) and most of patients live in Padang. …”
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Effects of Pharmacotherapy Training Course on Improving the Drug Prescription Skills of Medical Students: A Pharmacy-based Intervention by Fatemeh Taheri Asl, Mohammadhossein Taherynejad, Maryam Emadzadeh, Mina Akbari Rad, Mohammad Ali Yaghoubi, Amirreza Rostami, Sepideh Hejazi, Mitra Ahadi, Samaneh Sajjadi, Amirali Moodi Ghalibaf, Ali Moradi, Sahar Ravanshad

“…Ultimately, the pre-test and post-test scores were compared between the two groups.Results: A total of 30 interns with an average age of 24.88 ± 0.97 years were included in the study. …”
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Factors associated with retention in Quitline counseling for smoking cessation among HIV-positive smokers receiving care at HIV outpatient clinics in Vietnam. by Nam Truong Nguyen, Trang Nguyen, Giap Van Vu, Charles M Cleland, Yen Pham, Nga Truong, Reet Kapur, Gloria Guevara Alvarez, Phuong Thu Phan, Mari Armstrong-Hough, Donna Shelley

“…Tailoring interventions to the associated factors such as age, tobacco dependence, perceived importance of quitting, household smoking bans, and setting a quit date during counseling may improve engagement and outcomes, aiding in the reduction of smoking prevalence among HIV-positive individuals.…”
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Experiences of midwifery students and graduates in Somalia: evidence from qualitative data by Hawa Abdullahi, Asia Mohamed Mohamud, Maryan Abdulkadir Ahmed, Mohamed Ahmed Omar, Abdirisak A. Dalmar, Hannah Tappis, Shatha Elnakib

“…Participants stated that their age and gender undermined them professionally and noted the community's preference for older midwives and traditional birth attendants. …”
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Does diabetes modify the triglyceride–glucose index associated with cardiovascular events and mortality? A meta-analysis of 50 cohorts involving 7,239,790 participants by Jun Zhang, Qiye Zhan, Zhihao Deng, Ling Lin, Zhaolan Feng, Huabin He, Deju Zhang, Huilei Zhao, Xiang Gu, Xiaoping Yin, Peng Yu, Xiao Liu

“…Results A total of 50 cohort studies (7,239,790 participants) were included. The mean age of participants was 31.46 years (diabetes mellitus [DM]: 65.18; non-DM: 31.23), and 40.66% of participants were female (DM: 36.07%; non-DM: 40.70%). …”
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Incidence of seroma and postoperative complications after breast surgery before and during the Covid-19 pandemic: results from a retrospective multicenter analysis by Maximilian Heinz Beck, Izabela A. Brachaczek, Pimrapat Gebert, Jens-Uwe Blohmer, Askin C. Kaya, Julia S. M. Zimmermann, Julia C. Radosa, Maria M. Karsten

“…Multivariate analysis revealed that increasing patient age, smoking, breast implant reconstruction, axillary lymph node dissection, and previous radiation were significant clinical risk factors for seroma development. …”
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Validity, Agreement and Reliability of the ForceFrame Dynamometer in Patients with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury by Kamilla Arp, Thomas Frydendal, Troels Kjeldsen, Ulrik Dalgas, Signe Timm, Bjarke Viberg, Kim Ingwersen, Claus Varnum

“… # Results Twenty-seven participants (10 females, 17 males) with a median age of 25 years (range 19-60) were included in this study. …”
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No association of ABO blood groups and Rh factor with primary liver cancer in cirrhotic patients: a single-center cross-sectional study by Liyan Dong, Liyan Dong, Yuhang Yin, Yuhang Yin, Huiyuan Lu, Huiyuan Lu, Di Sun, Di Sun, Dongyang Wang, Deli Zou, Xingshun Qi

“…Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated after adjusting for gender, age, family history of liver cirrhosis, HBV-DNA positivity, and etiology of cirrhosis. …”
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Case Report: Diagnostic itinerary of a male case of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus in Bouake by Aissata Doucoure Traore, Aissata Doucoure Traore, Joseph Kan Enock Koffi, Joseph Kan Enock Koffi, Christ Ziahy Reine Marie Koffi, Christ Ziahy Reine Marie Koffi, Konan Joe Clovis Yao, Konan Joe Clovis Yao, Jean Jacque Goua, Jean Jacque Goua, Ehaulier Soh Christian Kouakou, Ehaulier Soh Christian Kouakou, Weu Melanie Tia, Weu Melanie Tia, Felix Jean Claude Daboiko, Felix Jean Claude Daboiko

“…It is more common in girls but can occur in boys. Its onset at an early age is more severe, causing potentially fatal damage if not treated early. …”
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Human Factors Studies to Assess the Usability of the Faricimab Prefilled Syringe by Barakat MR, Kwong Jr HM, Marcon G, O'Leary OE, Paris LP, Schneider P, Tang Y, Graff JM

“…., San Francisco, CA, USA; 6Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA; 7Ophthalmology Division, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USACorrespondence: Jordan M Graff, Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Tel +1 480 843 1868, Email JGraff@BDPEC.comPurpose: Faricimab, the first bispecific antibody designed for intraocular use, is approved for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and retinal vein occlusion (RVO). …”
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Comparison of Individualized Rescue Luteal Phase Support Strategies with Vaginal and Combined Vaginal & Subcutaneous Progesterone Administration in Artificial Frozen-Thawed Blastoc... by Secil Irem Arik Alpcetin, Onur Ince, Bengisu Akcay, Munire Funda Cevher Akdulum, Erhan Demirdag, Ahmet Erdem, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem

“…Regression analysis with a mixed model revealed that age, endometrial thickness, and estradiol levels were confounding factors as well as independent predictors of ongoing pregnancy rates (p<0.05). …”
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Socio-economic inequalities in access to COVID-19 tests in France in 2020: evidence from the EPICOV socio-epidemiological cohort by Pierre-Yves Geoffard, Pierre-Yves Geoffard, Florence Jusot, Antoine Sireyjol, Josiane Warszawski, Nathalie Bajos

“…Our main objective was to investigate whether access to COVID-19 testing in France was associated with socio-economic conditions, considering gender and ethno-racial status.MethodsA random population-based cohort survey was conducted in France in May 2020 and November 2020, including 95,388 participants aged 18 and over. We used logistic regressions to identify how having been tested in 2020 was associated with socio-economic status and exposure factors among two groups of individuals. …”
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The microbial communities and metabolic profiles of follicular fluid in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Mingming Shu, Jianhua Li, Qihang Wang, Wendan Zhang, Ye Wang, Yiming Guo, Yanbin Cheng, Honghong Jiang, Chunlan Song, Yuan Liu, Wei Shang, Wei Shang

“…IntroductionPremature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition characterized by ovarian dysfunction occurring before the age of 40, and its etiology is multifactorial, including genetic, immunological, infectious, environmental, and iatrogenic factors, with over half of the cases remaining unexplained. …”
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Blood absolute lymphocyte count and trajectory are important in understanding severe COVID-19 by Catharine I. Paules, Jacqueline A. Nordwall, Kathryn Shaw-Saliba, Judith A. Aberg, Edward M. Gardner, Anna L. Goodman, N. Kumarasamy, Shikha Vasudeva, David M. Vock, Crystal M. North, Jens Lundgren, Neil R. Aggarwal, for the STRIVE Network and TICO Trial Study Group

“…Persistent and new lymphopenia were associated with older age, male sex; prior immunosuppression, heart failure, aspirin use, and normal body mass index; biomarkers of organ damage (renal and lung), and ineffective immune response (elevated IL-6 and viral nucleocapsid antigen levels). …”
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Biomarkers for Predicting Left Atrial or Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Anticoagulated Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation by Xue Zhou, Zuolan Wang, Shuang Dou, Kangyin Chen, Enzhao Liu, Tong Liu, Guangping Li, Jingjin Che

“…Of the 260 consecutive subjects (mean age: 63.67 ± 9.39 years; 42% women), 45 (17.3%) patients were with LA/LAA thrombus, 131 (50.4%) were with SEC, and 84 (32.3%) were with neither thrombus nor SEC. …”
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