Interaction effect between overweight/obesity and alcohol consumption on hypertension risk in China: a longitudinal study by Xiaoqin Wang, Zhaozhao Hui, Jiaru Sun, Paul D Terry, Xiaohan Ren, Shuangyan Lei, Caihua Wang, Mingxu Wang

“…Objective To explore the interaction effect between overweight/obesity and alcohol consumption on hypertension risk.Design A longitudinal study of the independent and combined effects of hypertension risk factors.Setting Twelve provinces in China, including Beijing Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guizhou and Chongqing.Participants Longitudinal data of China Health and Nutrition Survey, collected between 2011 and 2015, were used in this study. …”
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Analysis of community older adult care facility construction and demand differentiation based on residential area and population attribute differences by Yanzhe Liu, Yaolei Wang, Guiping Guo, Tubao Yang, Tubao Yang, Yupeng Liu, Hongmei Gao, Tiejian Jiang, Xiangmin Li

“…Based on the indicator system, a survey questionnaire was designed, and validity analysis was conducted using Kaiser Meyer Olkin test and Bartlett sphericity test. 490 survey questionnaires were distributed to 22 communities in Wuhan, and 447 valid questionnaires were collected, with a response rate of 91.22%. …”
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The effect of hyoscine butyl bromide on the active phase of labour among primiparous women delivered at the Jos University Teaching Hospital by George OC, Ajang MF, Anyaka CU

“…Objective: To establish the effects of Hyoscine Butyl-bromide in the outcome of labour among primiparous women delivering at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and to contribute towards the management of these patients. Design: This was a hospital-based double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial Methodology: In this study 120 women were recruited by convenience sampling and randomized into the 3 arms of the study. …”
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History of coronary heart disease increased the mortality rate of patients with COVID-19: a nested case–control study by Yaping He, Lei Xu, Tian Gu, Qiao Chu, Zhangsheng Yu, Botao Fa, Anqi Li, Ruijun Wu

“…Objective Evaluate the risk of pre-existing comorbidities on COVID-19 mortality, and provide clinical suggestions accordingly.Setting A nested case–control design using confirmed case reports released from the news or the national/provincial/municipal health commissions of China between 18 December 2019 and 8 March 2020.Participants Patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, excluding asymptomatic patients, in mainland China outside of Hubei Province.Outcome measures Patient demographics, survival time and status, and history of comorbidities.Method A total of 94 publicly reported deaths in locations outside of Hubei Province, mainland China, were included as cases. …”
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Comparative evaluation of pattern and distribution of stresses in single- and double-implant overdenture using ball-ring, positioner, and magnet-keeper attachment under different l... by Jatin Jain, Rajesh Sethuraman, Sayam Sachin Shah

“…Aim: The aim is to evaluate and compare stress distribution characteristics of ball, magnet, and positioned attachment systems in single and double implant-retained overdentures using the finite element method (FEM). Setting and Design: In vitro (in silico study) finite element analysis (FEA). …”
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The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Josphat Martin Muchangi, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Mary Mathenge, Deborah Kioko, Bryson Sifuma, Billian Sawenja, Samuel Kamau

“…We strongly recommend training programs in dental health, mental health, primary eye care, nutritional services and HIV/AIDs &TB management, that are carefully designed to emphasize skills and abilities.…”
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Hispanic Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion for Neuromuscular Scoliosis Sustain Health Inequalities by Armando S. Martinez, David Momtaz, Travis Kotzur, Alexandra McLennan, Abdullah Ghali, Farhan Ahmad, Ebubechi Adindu, Alan C. Santiago-Rodriquez, Ali Seifi, Brian Smith

“…In addition to ANOVA, Chi-Squares, and t-tests, multiple-linear and multiple-logistic regression models were designed and run to generate adjusted odds ratios. …”
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NIR Triggered Bionic Bilayer Membrane-Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Synergistic Photodynamic, Photothermal and Chemotherapy of Cervical Cancer by Ding J, Zhang X, Guo L, Xiong J, Zhang C, Du Z, Zhu L, Alifu N, Dong B

“…Both in vitro and in vivo experiments showed well phototherapy-chemotherapy effect of RBC@ICG-DOX NPs with low toxic side effects.Conclusion: Drug delivery, imaging and tumor synergies were accomplished through combinatorial strategies as well as bilayer membrane encapsulation, opening up a new platform for the design of future tumor combination therapies.Keywords: erythrocyte membrane modification, indocyanine green, adriamycin, combination therapy, cervical cancer…”
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Role of Inhibin B and Ratio of Luteinizing: Follicle-Stimulating Hormones in Phenotyping Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by Zainab G. Falh, Basil O. Saleh, Afraa M. Al Naddawi, Ghada Mohammed

“…Inhibin B is most often observed in the follicular phase when levels peak early and then decline over time Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the role of serum inhibin B and the Luteinizing Hormone / Follicle Stimulating Hormone ratio in differentiation between the different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome as well as to define the predominant PCOS phenotype.  …”
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A single-centre randomised controlled trial comparing the standard method and target-controlled infusion as a method of administering cefoxitin, which is used to prevent surgical s... by Ha-Jung Kim, Kyung Mi Kim, Jong Lyul Lee, In Ja Park, Byung-Moon Choi

“…Methods This prospective, single-centre, parallel-arm, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial with a 1:1 allocation was designed to compare the effectiveness of the TCI method with that of the standard cefoxitin administration method. …”
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Exploring the potential of some natural indoles as antiviral agents: quantum chemical analysis, inverse molecular docking, and affinity calculations by Amany Belal, Aly Abdou, Samar F. Miski, Mohamed A. M. Ali, Heba I. Ghamry, Ahmad J. Obaidullah, Ahmad J. Obaidullah, Mohamed Y. Zaky, Ahmed H. E. Hassan, Ahmed H. E. Hassan, Eun Joo Roh, Eun Joo Roh, Ahmed A. Al-Karmalawy, Ahmed A. Al-Karmalawy, Mona H. Ibrahim

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Sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among Wollo University students, Northeast Ethiopia by Hilina Ayalew, Gedefaw Abeje, Elsabeth Addisu, Natnael Kebede, Ayalew Hassen Mohammed

“…Investigating STIs in general and particularly among youths, is an important input to designing poli­cies and strategies aimed at preventing and controlling infections. …”
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Dietary omega-3 fatty acids affect the growth performance of broiler chickens reared at high stocking density by Shahgol Rahbari, Abdolreza Salehi, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Shirin Honarbakhsh

“…A total of 420 one-day-old broilers were used in 2 × 2 factorial arrangements with 2 levels of SD (low: 9 birds/ m2 and high: 17 birds/ m2) and 2 levels of omega-3 fatty acids (low and high omega-3; 0.057 and 0.5% of the diet, respectively) in a completely randomized design with 5 replicates for each treatment. Live body weight (LBW), feed intake (FI), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were recorded periodically. …”
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A Clinical Monitoring Program of COVID-19 Outpatients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Hossein Kasiri, Cyrus Mahjub, Mohammadreza Mazaeri, Fahimeh Naderi-Behdani, Aliyeh Bazi, Monireh Ghazaeian, Sahar Fallah

“…While a high portion of COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms, a limited number of clinical trials have evaluated the clinical course of this large group of patients. This study was designed to investigate the demographics and clinical characteristics and comorbidity of nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients. …”
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Impact of non-invasive oxygen reserve index versus standard SpO2 monitoring on peripheral oxygen saturation during endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit: Protocol for... by Hugo Hille, Aurélie Le Thuaut, Pierre Asfar, Quentin Quelven, Emmanuelle Mercier, Anthony Le Meur, Jean-Pierre Quenot, Virginie Lemiale, Grégoire Muller, Martin Cour, Alexis Ferré, Asael Berge, Anaïs Curtiaud, Maxime Touron, Gaetan Plantefeve, Jean-Charles Chakarian, Jean-Damien Ricard, Gwenhael Colin, Arthur Orieux, Patrick Girardie, Mathieu Jozwiak, Manon Rouaud, Camille Juhel, Jean Reignier, Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou, CRICS-TRIGGERSEP Network

“…No trial has assessed the potential effects of ORI monitoring to guide preoxygenation for ETI in unstable patients. We designed a multicenter, two-arm, parallel-group, randomized, superiority, open trial in 950 critically ill adults requiring ETI. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Aloperine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Liu H, Liu S, Ma P, Ma L, Liu Y, Zhao F, Zhou R

“…Hui Liu,1,* Siyun Liu,1,* Pengsheng Ma,1 Long Ma,1 Yuxin Liu,1 Fang Zhao,2 Ru Zhou1,3,4 1School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China; 2General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China; 3NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China; 4Ningxia Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ru Zhou, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Xingqing, Ningxia, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China, Email zhou-ru926@163.com Fang Zhao, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Xingqing, Ningxia, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China, Email ysj119zf@163.comObjective: This study focuses on the development and evaluation of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) loaded with aloperine as a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.Methods: The NLCs were designed to enhance the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of aloperine, a compound with vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy on Disease signs and Symptoms and Psychological Distress in Women with Oral Lichen Planus by Fatemeh Sarebannezhad, Abdollah Omidi, Zahra Zanjani, Elaheh Ghasemzadeh Hoseini, Narges Gholizadeh

“…Materials and methods: This study is a controlled clinical trial with a pre-test/post-test design. The sample comprised 36 women diagnosed with oral lichen planus, who were selected using purposive sampling and were then randomly assigned to either the control or experimental group. …”
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The effect of environmental awareness as a moderation on determinants of green product purchase intention by A.S. Rama, . Yasri, P. Susanto

“…Finally, this study used a cross-sectional research design, which gathered data simultaneously.…”
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Polyphenolic compounds in Sauvignon Blanc - from grapes to wine by Davin Williams, Anscha Zietsman, Jeanne Brand, Hans Eyeghe-Bickong, Melané Vivier

“…The analyses of the HL and LL berries and wines, as well as concomitant analyses of the phenolic compounds in the submatrices, allowed their tracing as they were (i) transferred from one matrix to another, (ii) lost as waste products, or (iii) affected by different winemaking practices (skin contact and/or fermentation in contact with the juice sediment) implemented in the experimental design. In berries, flavonols showed the largest increase due to sun exposure (HL treatment) but were absent from the juice samples at all juice processing stages. …”
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Development and Assessment of a Color-Variable Chlorine Dioxide Slow-Releasing Card for Litchi Preservation by Li Guo, Guang Wu, Qingchun Yin, Lin Luo, Hao Deng

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