A risk prediction model of gestational diabetes mellitus based on traditional and genetic factors by Ying Li, Xinli Zhong, Mengjiao Yang, Lu Yuan, Dandan Wang, Ting Li, Yanying Guo

“…A GDM risk prediction model was constructed and evaluated with the Hosmer–Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test, goodness-of-fit calibration plot, receiver operating characteristic curve and area under the curve.Results Among traditional factors, age ≥30 years, family history, GDM history, impaired glucose tolerance history, systolic blood pressure ≥116.22 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥74.52 mmHg, fasting plasma glucose ≥5.0 mmol/L, 1-hour postprandial blood glucose ≥8.8 mmol/L, 2-h postprandial blood glucose ≥7.9 mmol/L, total cholesterol ≥4.50 mmol/L, low-density lipoprotein ≥2.09 mmol/L and insulin ≥11.5 mIU/L were independent risk factors for GDM. …”
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Studying red cell distribution width in Iraqi persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Najaf City: a case-control study by Maysam Riyadh Mohammed Hussein Alaasam, Karrar Mohammed Abbas Al-buthabhak, Ahmed Mech, Shamim Riadh Mohammed Hussein

“…Age, weight, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, complete blood count, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and C-reactive protein levels were assessed. …”
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Diagnostic performance of the DISQVER metagenomic sequencing tool for the identification of pathogens in febrile neutropenic patients: the ADNEMIA trial by Geneviève Héry-Arnaud, Christophe Burucoa, Marie Kempf, David Boutoille, Yohann Foucher, Philippe Lanotte, Maxime Pichon, Stéphane Corvec, Cécile Le Brun, Helene Pailhories

“…Sequencing technologies have led to the development of diagnostic approaches based on the detection of circulating DNA in blood. This study will aim to assess the clinical utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)-DISQVER technology in detecting pathogenic microorganisms from blood samples of patients undergoing high-risk FN treatment.Methods and analysis This nationwide, prospective, multicentre, interventional, proof-of-concept clinical trial will enrol 200 patients. …”
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Metabolomic and lipidomic pathways in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage by Bosco Seong Kyu Yang, Spiros L. Blackburn, Philip L. Lorenzi, Huimahn A. Choi, Aaron M. Gusdon

“…Lipids are especially important due to their abundance in the circulating blood and numerous physiological roles. They are comprised of a wide variety of subspecies and are critical for cellular energy metabolism, the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, the formation of cell membranes, and intercellular signaling including neuroinflammation and ferroptosis. …”
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Used High Collimation UV-LEDs With a Miniaturized Optomechanical Device for the Detection of Direct Bilirubin by Zhi Ting Ye, Shen Fu Tseng, Jun Yi Wu, Hsin Ching Kuo

“…Invasive blood testing is the most used method for testing bilirubin levels. …”
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Medical and Psychological Risk Factors for Incident Hypertension in Type 1 Diabetic African-Americans by Monique S. Roy, Malvin N. Janal, Alec Roy

“…At both baseline and followup blood pressure was measured twice in both sitting and standing positions using a standard protocol. …”
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The Effect of Storage Temperature and Time on the Concentrations of Bovine Serum Amyloid A and Its Mammary Associated Isoform by Csilla Tóthová, Oskar Nagy, Herbert Seidel, Gabriel Kováč

“…The harvested blood serum and the milk samples were fractioned into aliquots. …”
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Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacogenetic, and Other Factors Influencing CNS Penetration of Antiretrovirals by Jacinta Nwamaka Nwogu, Qing Ma, Chinedum Peace Babalola, Waheed Adeola Adedeji, Gene D. Morse, Babafemi Taiwo

“…CNS penetration is a function of several factors including sieving role of blood-brain and blood-CSF barriers and activity of innate drug transporters. …”
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Relevance of Preoperative Vessel Mapping and Early Postoperative Ultrasonography in Predicting Arteriovenous Fistula Failure in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients by Shikhar Gupta, Mehtab Ahmed, Sayema, Azam Haseen, Saif Quaiser

“…Furthermore, blood flow at day 7 was notably lower in the failure group compared to those with a functioning fistula and any fistula with blood flow <154 ml/min on day 7 may be predictive of early fistula failure. …”
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Glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus affects periodontal health but not salivary status: An observational study by Paula de Oliveira Cunha, Isadora Messias Batista Rosa, Adriana Campos Passanezi Sant’ana, Mariana Schutzer Ragghianti Zangrando, Carlos Antonio Negrato, Carla Andreotti Damante

“…Positive correlations between capillary blood glucose, PD, and CAL were found only in the CG (P < 0.01). …”
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An extended PFAS profiling of a Swedish subpopulation and mixture risk assessments using multiple approaches by Josefin A. Engelhardt, Merle M. Plassmann, Jana M. Weiss

“…Human serum from 60 blood donors in Stockholm, Sweden, was analyzed. …”
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Investigating Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Dynamics in Beta-thalassemia Major: A Comparative Study from Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq by Hadeer Hayder Inteek, Shaymaa Rabeea Madhkhoor

“…BACKGROUND: Beta-thalassemia major (β-TM) is a severe blood disorder in which the body does not make enough hemoglobin, leading to chronic anemia and the need for regular blood transfusions. …”
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Comparison of Hematological Levels of Simmental-Ongole Crossbreed (SimPO) and Ongole Crossbreed (PO) Cattle Reared Semi-Intensively by Dwi Kristanto, Septiyani Septiyani

“…Blood samples were collected via the coccygeal vein as much as 3 ml, performed at 07.00 in the morning before being grazed on oil palm plantations. …”
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High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients Ongoing Hemodialysis in Peru: Why Should We Care About It? by Katia Bravo-Jaimes, Alvaro Whittembury, Vilma Santivañez

“…Diastolic dysfunction, age, specific hemoglobin levels, and effective blood flow may play an important role.…”
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Study of platelet activation, hypercoagulable state, and pulmonary hypertension in patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia by Lanja Othman Haji, Ranan Kardagh Polus, Nawsherwan Sadiq Mohammed

“…BACKGROUND: Thalassemic patients require lifelong blood transfusions, which can lead to complications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. …”
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Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover in Patients with β-Thalassemia Major: A Single Center Study from Southern Pakistan by Sadia Sultan, Syed Mohammed Irfan, Syed Ijlal Ahmed

“…All patients underwent complete blood counts, LFTs, serum ferritin, serum calcium, phosphorus, serum albumin, alkaline phosphatase, 25-OH vitamin D, and parathormone (PTH) levels. …”
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Phenozan Influence on the Physiological-Biochemical Parameters of the Young Minks Leading to Their Advanced Properties by Nikolai A. Balakirev, Sergei Yu. Zaitsev, Albert A. Rizvanov

“…The total amount of the erythrocytes in the mink blood increased by about 4-5% due to phenozan inclusion in the mink diet. …”
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Cytokine Profiles of Trophoblast Antigen-Stimulated Maternal Lymphocytes by Raj Raghupathy, Majedah Al-Azemi, Fawaz Azizieh

“…IL-8 was produced at higher levels by blood cells of the IUGR group than normal pregnant women, while IL-13 was produced at lower levels. …”
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Using Piezosurgery in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion to Treat Complex Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Is Safe and Effective by Yu-Wei Li, Hao-Jie Chen, Shi-Xin Zhao, Xiu-Zhi Li, Hai-Jiao Wang, Peng Zhou, Wei Cui, Wei Xiao, Fan Li, Bingtao Hu

“…Average surgical time and intraoperative blood loss were significantly lower in group A than those in group B (P<0.01). …”
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Effects of a New Patient Safety-Driven Oxytocin Dosing Protocol on Postpartum Hemorrhage by David S. McKenna, Kari Rudinsky, Jiri Sonek

“…The best fit polynomial was analyzed for trends between the two time frames. Women who received blood transfusions were excluded. Results. 73/3564 (2.0%) women received blood transfusions in the pre group and 64/3295 (1.9%) women in the post group, P=0.8. …”
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