A Study of Correlation of Adiponectin Levels in Metabolic Syndrome by Apurv Singhal, Vedpal Singh Punia, Akash Bharti, Shaavi Mittal, Praveen Raman Mishra, Prem Kuma

“…In people who did not have MetS, the mean serum adiponectin concentration was 15.79±2.90 mg/mL, whereas the mean serum adiponectin concentration in people who did have MetS was 11.02±2.63 mg/mL (p<0.001). …”
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One-year outcomes of elderly acute cholecystitis patients by index treatment by Núria Lluís, Celia Villodre, Celia Villodre, Lucía Guilabert, Lucía Guilabert, Isabel de Castro, Isabel de Castro, Pedro Zapater, Pedro Zapater, Pedro Zapater, Pedro Zapater, Belén Martínez, Belén Martínez, José R. Aparicio, José R. Aparicio, Fèlix Lluís, Enrique de-Madaria, Enrique de-Madaria, Enrique de-Madaria

“…After propensity score analysis, patients who received SC (55.6% vs. 0%, P = .03) or PCGD (77.8% vs. 0%, P = .002) had a higher rate of additional procedures compared to those who underwent surgery. …”
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Predictive value of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1 in surgical treatment of localized renal cell cancer by A. I. Tarasenko, A. N. Rossolovskiy, O. L. Berezinets, D. A. Durnov, E. B. Popyhova, V. M. Popkov

“…The patients were divided into 3 groups: 1st group included 20 patients who underwent kidney resection for elective indications, with tumors of the renal parenchyma; 2nd group – 20 patients who underwent radical nephrectomy by laparoscopic approach; Group 3-20 patients who underwent radical nephrectomy with lumbotomy access. …”
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Understanding the experiences of birthing care during COVID-19: A qualitative systematic review by Danielle Macdonald, Kristen Bigelow-Talbert, Amanda Ross-White, Erna Snelgrove-Clarke, Leah Sookhoo

“…Background: The Covid-19 pandemic was a challenging time for people who sought health care and for health care providers. …”
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Switching to biological DMARDs versus cycling among JAK inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and with inadequate response to JAK inhibitors: from FIRST registry by Yoshiya Tanaka, Hiroaki Tanaka, Satoshi Kubo, Shingo Nakayamada, Yusuke Miyazaki, Yoshino Inoue, Shunsuke Fukuyo, Ippei Miyagawa, Kentaro Hanami, Yasuyuki Todoroki, Masanobu Ueno, Yurie Satoh-Kanda, Ayako Yamaguchi

“…There were no differences in patient background when comparing patients with RA with JAKi-IR who cycled to another JAKi (n=31) versus those who switched to bDMARDs (n=45). …”
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Impact of immunosuppressive regimens on antibody response after COVID-19 vaccination among Thai kidney transplant recipients by Nuttasith Larpparisuth, Kritsada Pongsakornkullachart, Nartsiri Ratchawang, Attapong Vongwiwatana, Peenida Skulratanasak

“…Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Adult KTRs who received two doses of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine at intervals of 3 months were enrolled. …”
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Butyrylcholinesterase Levels on Admission Predict Severity and 12-Month Mortality in Hospitalized AIDS Patients by Lijun Xu, Biao Zhu, Ying Huang, Zongxing Yang, Jia Sun, Yan Xu, Jinlei Zheng, Sabine Kinloch, Michael T. Yin, Honglei Weng, Nanping Wu

“…Associations between BChE level and CD4 count, WHO stage, body mass index (BMI), C-reactive protein (CRP) level, and duration of hospitalization were assessed. …”
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Assessment of borehole water quality in Nwadzekudzeku village, Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa: Implication for potential human health risks by Tsakane Patience Maluleke, Sifelani Dube, Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari, Abayneh Ataro Ambushe

“…Concentrations of anions were determined in the mg.L−1 range with Cl− (44.0 – 853 mg.L−1) and NO3− (25.0 – 127 mg.L−1) as the only anions above WHO and SANS stipulated limits for drinking water. …”
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Organ-specific immune-related adverse events and prognosis in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors by Xinyue Han, Yingcui Chen, Hong Xie, Yuekai Zhang, Yu Cui, Yaping Guan, Weiwei Nie, Qi Xie, Jisheng Li, Baocheng Wang, Bicheng Zhang, Jun Wang

“…Abstract Background Patients who developed immune-related adverse events (irAEs) could benefit more from treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) than those who did not develop irAEs. …”
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Kasus Persalinan Dengan Bekas Seksio Sesarea Menurut Keadaan Waktu Masuk di Bagian Obstetri dan Ginekologi RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Anggy Afriani, Desmiwarti Desmiwarti, Husnil Kadri

“…Premature rupture of membrane (PRM) is the mayority labor case, thirteen case(25%) and account for 5,7% of woman with previous caesarean section who early referral plan come to the hospital. The conclusion is the woman who have previous caesarean section are not awarness to come to the hospital a few days before the plan birth.…”
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Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on In-Stent Restenosis in Coronary Heart Disease Patients after Elective Drug-Eluting Stenting by Wenjie Yang, Zhuoshan Huang, Ke Yang, Dinghui Liu, Junpeng Xiao, Zhen Wu, Ling Jiang, Shan Cao, Xujing Xie, Shujie Yu

“…Conclusions: In individuals who underwent elective drug-eluting stenting, OSA is an independent risk factor for ISR.…”
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Bell’s palsy misdiagnosis: characteristics of occult tumors causing facial paralysis by Eun-Jae Chung, Damir Matic, Kevin Fung, S. Danielle MacNeil, Anthony C. Nichols, Ruba Kiwan, KengYeow Tay, John Yoo

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to report the incidence and clinical course of a series of patients who were misdiagnosed with Bell’s palsy and were eventually proven to have occult neoplasms. …”
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Behavioural Risk for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Infections among a Population of Drug Users and Injectors across Four Regions in Ghana by Chris Guure, Sharren Margaret Obiri-Yeboah Laryea, Samuel Dery, Carlota Baptista da Silva, Comfort Asamoah-Adu, Stephen Ayisi-Addo, Maria-Goretti Loglo, Adamu Mohammed, Kwasi Torpey

“…Blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) are of great importance to governments and their implementing partners, especially among people who use drugs (PWUD) and people who inject drugs (PWID). …”
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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

“…Primary cesarean birth rates were high among women who were either nulliparous (Group 2) or multiparous (Group 4) with a single, cephalic, term fetus who were induced, augmented, or underwent cesarean birth before labor in our study cohort. …”
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Misconceptions on COVID-19 Risk Among Ugandan Men: Results From a Rapid Exploratory Survey, April 2020 by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, MacLeod, Ewan, Ssempijja, Fred, Mahero, Michael W., Matama, Kevin, Musoke, Grace Henry, Bardosh, Kevin, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Wakoko-Studstil, Florence, Echoru, Isaac, Tiyo Ayikobua, Emmanuel, Mujinya, Regan, Nambuya, Grace, Onohuean, Hope, Zirintunda, Gerald, Ekou, Justine, Welburn, Susan Christina

“…Methods: A cross-sectional survey carried out in early April 2020 was conducted with 161 Ugandans, who purposively participated in the online questionnaire that assessed understandings of COVID-19 risk and infection. …”
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Attitudes and perspectives of healthcare workers on treating chronic hepatitis C infection in children and adolescents by Farihah Malik, Philippa Easterbrook, Giuseppe Indolfi, Giuseppe Indolfi, Claire Thorne

“…Survey questions were developed to address two key questions about treatment of children and adolescents: who to treat, and which direct acting antiviral (DAA) regimens to use. …”
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Physiotherapy Management and Technology Use for Parkinson’s Disease: A Survey Among Greek Physiotherapists by Despoina Papageorgiou, Vasiliki Sakellari, George A. Koumantakis, Viktoria Gkoraki, Nikolaos Chrysagis

“…A total of 203 physical therapists who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. …”
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Comparison of local minocycline hydrochloride delivery and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as adjuncts to mechanical debridement for the treatment of peri‑implant mucositis: A r... by Abdulrahman M. AlMubarak

“…At follow-up, mPI (P < 0.05), mGI (P < 0.05) and PD (P < 0.05) were higher among patients who underwent MD alone than individuals who received LMHD or aPDT as adjuncts to MD. …”
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Arsenic, manganese, and iron concentration in groundwater of northwestern part of Bangladesh using self-organizing maps: Implication for health risk assessment by Obaida Urme, AHM Selim Reza, Md Ibrahim Adham, Golam Sabbir Sattar

“…Whereas 83 % of the samples for iron (Fe) concentration in groundwater surpassed the WHO guideline limit (0.3 mg/L) and were distributed all over the area except in the central part. …”
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Maternal Satisfaction on Delivery Service among Postnatal Mothers in a Government Hospital, Mid-Western Nepal by Asha Panth, Praveena Kafle

“…Although insignificant, postnatal mothers who were illiterate were 2.710 times more likely to be satisfied than who were literate (p=0.475; OR = 2.710; CI = 0.343–21.4), also postnatal mothers up to primary level were 2.850 times more likely to be satisfied than secondary level and above (p=0.241; OR-2.850; CI 0.622–13.056). …”
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