A new method to predict refracture risk after locking compression plate removal of clavicle shaft by Shuai Han, Qinghe Wang, Fang Tan, Kun Li, Shuang Li

“…We evaluated basic demographic characteristics, and analyzed the mean gray value of screw holes with the Image J software, which was extensively used in Western-blot analysis. …”
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Exploring the hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio (HRR) to peripheral arterial disease nexus: a comprehensive analysis of NHANES data from 1999 to 2004 by Zhihai Yu, Bin Lu, Rui Han, Can Tu

“…Covariates included demographic and clinical variables such as BMI, lipid profiles, and diabetes status. …”
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Related Risk Factors and Etiologies of Shoulder Pain after Stroke in Comprehensive Stroke Unit by Benguo WANG, Weiying ZENG, Nan YANG, Mian LIN, Yufeng HE, Feng WANG, Jingjing LU, Xianshan CAI, Yin WANG

“…Objective:To evaluate risk factors and etiologies of shoulder pain after stroke (SPAS) in comprehensive stroke unit, to further provide the basis for individualized prevention and treatment of SPAS.Methods:A total of 2 585 patients with stroke were prospectively enrolled, baseline demographic data were registered and physical examinations were evaluated, including shoulder pain, range of shoulder motion, shoulder subluxation, muscular tension, and NIHSS upper extremity muscle strength. …”
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Scrotal exploration for suspected testicular torsion in adolescents and adults: analysis of a series of 135 cases by Brahima Kirakoya, Clotaire Yameogo, Morgane Kambou, Ouedan Idogo, Abdullah Ayed, Gille Nacthagande, Fasnewinde Aristide Kabore

“…This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of patients aged 15 years and older who underwent surgical exploration for suspected TT from January 2005 to December 2021 at Teaching Hospital Yalgado Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso). We compared the demographic data and clinical findings of patients according to the intraoperative diagnosis. …”
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Utility of anti-carbamylated protein antibodies in the diagnosis of early rheumatoid arthritis by Ashraf H Mohamed, Asmaa Enein, Noha Abdelsalam, Mona Balata, Sameh Abdellatif, Ehsan Rizk, Ahmed Fathy

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study included 96 RA patients (56 patients with early disease and 40 patients with established disease) and 60 healthy controls. Demographic and clinical data, smoking status, and disease activity score were recorded. …”
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Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Caregivers in the United States by Megan Vu, Rohan Mangal, Thor Stead, Carlos Lopez-Ortiz, Latha Ganti

“… # Methods The authors crafted a survey of fourteen questions and collected data from 200 caregivers regarding AD’s impact on their physical, emotional, and social health along with their key demographic and background information (e.g. whether or not they are a caregiver for a patient with AD)…”
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Factors associated with essential newborn care practices among non-institutional births in urban Bangladesh: evidence from Bangladesh Urban Health Survey 2021 by Shimlin Jahan Khanam, Mst. Fatema Begum, Md Badsha Alam, Md Awal Kabir, Md Nuruzzaman Khan

“…Six ENC components and their level (lowest/none, moderate, and highest) were considered as the outcome variables. Several socio-demographic factors were considered as the explanatory variables. …”
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Age based evaluation of nut aspiration risk by Jill N. D’Souza, Taher S. Valika, Bharat Bhushan, Jonathan B. Ida

“…A statistical analysis of demographic data was carried out to identify age distribution of aspiration events. …”
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Prevalence and Pattern of Morbidity Triads among the Elderly Population: A Cross-sectional Study in Bankura District, West Bengal by Ujjwal Das, Nishamani Kar

“…The elderly suffer from multiple chronic health conditions due to differential socioeconomic and demographic conditions in the household. The present study examines the prevalence and pattern of triad morbidity among the elderly in the Bankura district of West Bengal. …”
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Subsequent pregnancy outcomes and fertility rates in the case series that underwent bilateral hypogastric artery ligation (BHGAL) due to severe postpartum hemorrhage by OKUTUCU Gulcan, EVSEN Mehmet S, PEKER Nurullah, YAMAN TUNC Senem, ICEN Mehmet S

“…The records of cases were obtained from the hospital database, retrospectively. Maternal demographic data, morbidities or complications associated with BHGAL surgery, any additional haemostatic interventional or surgical procedures, preoperative admission and lowest postoperative haematocrit-hemoglobin values, blood products given, type of anaesthesia, intensive care unit (ICU) and length of hospital stay were recorded. …”
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The Effect of Intelligence Games on 6th and 7th Grade Students' Critical Thinking Skills, and Student Opinions on Their Science Course Achievement by Arzu Önel, Aslı Vural

“…In order to collect quantitative data, a single-group pre-test, post-test experimental designwas used, and the critical thinking skills test and demographic characteristics form were used as scales.For qualitative data, a case study was conducted and a semi-structured interview form was applied.Critical thinking skills test data were analyzed by dependent sample t-test and the effect of father andmother education level on critical thinking skills was analyzed by ANOVA test. …”
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Effects Of Metformin And Myo-Inositol In Combination Versus Metformin As Monotherapy On The Metabolic Profile Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients With Infertility by Hira Ehsan Khattak, Muhammad Imran Aftab, Tayyaba Anis Chaudhry, Jaleel Kamran, Zoia Ehsan Khattak, Misbah Ehsan Khattak

“…Our main goal was to improve polycystic ovarian syndrome patients' metabolic profiles regarding mean change in serum Triglycerides, serum HDL and mean HOMA-IR index throughout one, three and six months. Comparable demographic, hormonal, and biochemical baseline characteristics were present in both groups. …”
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Percutaneous cholecystostomy for delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with acute cholecystitis: analysis of a single-centre experience and literature review by Erdinc Kamer, Fevzi Cengiz, Volkan Cakir, Omur Balli, Turan Acar, Mustafa Peskersoy, Mehmet Haciyanli

“…The groups were statistically compared regarding their demographic, comorbidity, hospital stay, conservation, and complication rates. …”
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The Effect of Cord Blood Bile Acid Levels on the Meconium Passage in Utero in Normal Pregnancies by Saynur Sarıcı Yılmaz, Deniz Hızlı, Yaprak Engin Üstün, Engin Yılmaz, Elif Gül Yapar Eyi, Leyla Mollamahmutoğlu

“…Sixty one pregnant women were recruited for the study: 31 women with meconium stained amnion liquid and 30 women with normal amnion liquid. Demographic data and clinical data were collected. Each patient’s cord blood gases, cord blood bile acids levels, maternal serum liver function tests and bilirubin levels were investigated. …”
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Comparison of Sinus Tarsi and Extensile Lateral Approach in Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures by Necip Güven, Abbas Tokyay, Şehmuz Kaya, Tülin Türközü, Fatih Güzel, Sezai Özkan

“…Results: In terms of demographic data, the results of both groups were similar. …”
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Retrospective Evaluation of Potassium Hydroxide Mounts and Fungal Cultures in Suspected Mycotic Keratitis at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in South India by Swetha Mallagundla, Samyakta Shetti, Vidhya S Eswaran, Shraddha Sudarshan, Umme Kulsum, Swetha Shubraj, Mohsina Mekhri

“…KOH wet mounts were conducted on 87 samples while 63 were untested due to drying 37 or insufficient sample volume 26. Demographic data KOH results fungal cultures and species isolated were analyzed using SPSS software version 2.0 applying the Pearson Chi-Square test P lt0.05 considered significant.Results Patients ranged in age from 2 to 89 years with a higher prevalence of males n90 compared to females n60. …”
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Preoperative Hepatitis B seroprevalence and AntiHbs Levels in Children Consulted for Dental Procedures Under Anaesthesia by Fatma Kaya, Sadiye Sert

“…The results of blood samples and demographic data of the patients were evaluated. Results: HBsAg positivity was not found in any of the patients (0%). …”
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Relationship between VEGF to PEDF ratio and in-hospital mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients by Qifeng Luo, Ningning Shen, Jingtian Liang, Xichun Qin, Shoujie Feng, Yuting Chen, Lei Xu

“…The patients were classified based on whether they were alive or dead during hospitalization. Their demographic and laboratory data and results were analyzed by performing a standard statistical analysis. …”
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Relevance of anaesthesia type on early neurological outcome in acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy by L. Šalaševičius, A. Vilionskis

“…Patients were divided into two groups according to the type of anaesthesia: general anaesthesia (GA) and conscious sedation (CS). Demographic, clinical and logistic data were evaluated. …”
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Orbital and adnexal sarcoidosis: Clinical presentations and management outcomes by Shebin Salim, Md Shahid Alam, Sonam Ahuja, Kirthi Koka, Marian Pauly, Subramanian Krishnakumar, Bipasha Mukherjee

“…The data analyzed included demographic details, clinical and imaging features, and management outcomes. …”
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