Association between estimated glucose disposal rate and cardiovascular diseases in patients with diabetes or prediabetes: a cross-sectional study by Jinhao Liao, Linjie Wang, Lian Duan, Fengying Gong, Huijuan Zhu, Hui Pan, Hongbo Yang

“…However, the correlations between the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) index and CVD and its subtypes have yet to be thoroughly researched. …”
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Phenotypic Characterization, Evaluation, and Classification of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Accessions in Ethiopia by Berhanu Bilate Daemo, Derbew Belew Yohannes, Tewodros Mulualem Beyene, Wosene Gebreselassie Abtew

“…The Shannon–Weaver diversity index ranged from 0.24 to 1.47, with an overall mean of 0.84. …”
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Etio-clinical profile and coronary angiographic characteristics of rural patients with acute inferior wall myocardial infarction by Bijay Prakash Yadav, Amitesh Nagarwal, Poonam Kushwaha, Sundeep Mishra, Manna Bhattacharjee

“…The study consisted of 86.4% males. 86 (83.5%) were smokers and 12 (11.7%) were alcoholics. 30 (29%) were hypertensive and 33 (32%) were diabetic. 41 (39.8%) had a family history of hypertension and an abnormal lipid profile. The mean body mass index was 23.09 ± 3.62 kg/m2. The mean systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were 127.23 ± 30.71 mmHg and 77.98 ± 15.83 mmHg, respectively. 4 (3.9%) had COVID-19 disease and 102 (99%) were vaccinated for it. …”
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Satellite-based Emission Inventory Adjustments Improve Simulations of Long-range Transport Events by Wei-Syun Huang, Stephen M. Griffith, Yi-Chun Lin, Ying-Chieh Chen, Chung-Te Lee, Charles C.-K. Chou, Ming-Tung Chuang, Sheng-Hsiang Wang, Neng-Huei Lin

“…Another LRT event from 2018 with more subtle OMI-adjustments to the emissions was also simulated and with improved overall PM2.5 mass concentration at the northern tip of Taiwan (MFB: –91.5%) compared to the base model (MFB: –102.1%), and an acceptable index of agreement (0.78). For the 2018 event, non sea-salt sulfate concentrations were consistently underpredicted (0.2–0.4), while nitrate concentrations were overpredicted by up to factor of 11. …”
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Optimizing soil health through activated acacia biochar under varying irrigation regimes and cultivars for sustainable wheat cultivation by Lubaba Komal, Summera Jahan, Atif Kamran, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah

“…The 10T-AAB levels significantly increased sugar contents (14%), relative water content (10–28%), membrane stability index (27–55%), and photosynthetic pigments (18–26%) of wheat leaves under deficit irrigation among all the cultivars. …”
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Global, regional, and national burdens of low back pain in women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: an analysis based on the global burden of disease study 2021 by Shiwen Zhang, Xuan Ma, Yao Yao, Huashan Pan, Lijuan Zou

“…Regionally, the prevalence and the YLDs rate of LBP among WCBA in the medium socio-demographic index region showed an increasing trend(the prevalence: AAPC: 0.1291 [95% CI: 0.118 to 0.1396]) (the YLDs: AAPC: 0.1371 [95% CI: 0.1251 to 0.1499]). …”
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Regulation of static and dynamic balance in healthy young adults: interactions between stance width and visual conditions by Wei Luo, Zhirui Huang, Hao Li, Tao Zhong, Peishun Chen, Yu Min

“…Statistical analysis of the test indices was conducted using repeated measures ANOVA.ResultsIn static balance tests, index values were higher with eyes closed than with eyes open, with this difference being most pronounced at narrower stance widths. …”
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Anterior Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Recurvatum Deformity of the Proximal Tibia Secondary to Physeal Arrest: A Dual Site Study by John J. Bartoletta, Gregory A. Schmale, Tressa M. Mattioli-Lewis, Maryse Bouchard

“…Materials and Methods: Deformity was assessed radiographically using the posterior proximal tibial angle (PPTA), medial proximal tibial angle, and Caton–Deschamps index (CDI). Surgical techniques and complications were recorded. …”
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Echo- and B-Type Natriuretic Peptide-Guided Follow-Up versus Symptom-Guided Follow-Up: Comparison of the Outcome in Ambulatory Heart Failure Patients by Gani Bajraktari, Nicola Riccardo Pugliese, Andreina D’Agostino, Gian Marco Rosa, Pranvera Ibrahimi, Luan Perçuku, Mario Miccoli, Gian Giacomo Galeotti, Iacopo Fabiani, Roberto Pedrinelli, Michael Henein, Frank L. Dini

“…In Group I (n=224), follow-up was guided by echo and BNP with the goal of achieving E-wave deceleration time (EDT) ≥ 150 ms, tissue Doppler index E/e′ < 13, B-line numbers < 15, and BNP ≤ 125 pg/ml or decrease >30%; in Group II (n=293), follow-up was clinically guided, while the remaining 277 patients (Group III) did not receive any dedicated follow-up. …”
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Cell Counts, rather than Proportion, of CD8/PD-1 Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in a Tumor Microenvironment Associated with Pathological Characteristics of Chinese Invasive Ductal... by Qingkun Song, Feng Shi, Maya Adair, Hong Chang, Xiudong Guan, Yanjie Zhao, Yuchen Li, Guangjiang Wu, Jiangping Wu

“…Median counts of CD8+/PD-1- TILs among patients with CK20 and E-Cad expression were 33/HPF and 14/HPF, significantly higher than those among patients with negative CK20 (16/HPF) and E-Cad expression (6/HPF). Ki-67 index had a significant correlation with cell counts of CD8+/PD-1+ TILs and CD8+/PD-1- TILs, and the correlation coefficients were 0.19 and 0.21 (p<0.05), respectively. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying age-dependent effects of rearing system on the goose testicular development and semen quality by Shenqiang Hu, Xiaopeng Li, Enhua Qing, Junqi Wang, Qingliang Chen, Yang Song, Jiasen Chen, Jiwei Hu, Liang Li, Jiwen Wang

“…At week 30, compared to Sichuan White goose (SW), the rearing system showed more pronounced effects on the testicular size, weight, and organ index of Gang goose (GE) and Landes goose (LD). However, such effects were mitigated in LD and even reversed in GE at week 43. …”
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GENDER CONFLICTS OF STUDENTS by H. F. Moskalyk, M. O. Bulach

“…At the same time, the interaction of the components of the system will allow to minimize the gender inequality index in our country. Conclusions. Based on the conducted research, the authors came to the conclusion that any part of their life activity can become the sphere of occurrence of gender conflicts of students: from the choice of the direction of vocational training and the educational process to the arrangement of living conditions. …”
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Analysis of egg quality and growth-related factors during embryogenic development of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) fed different broodstock diets by Ji-Sung Moon, Minji Seong, Si-Chan Kim, Josel Cadangin, Ji-Hye Lee, Eun-Seo Lee, Bong-Seung Seo, Haham Kim, Su-Jin Park, Jukyoung Kim, Jinho Lee, Seunghyung Lee, Youn-Hee Choi

“…The egg quality parameters such as spawned eggs volume, fertilization rate, egg diameter, oil globule diameter, oil globule volume, hatching rate, malformation rate, and survival activity index (SAI) were compared after feeding either EP or MP to broodstocks for 2 months. …”
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Event-Related Potentials Study of Cognitive Functions in Patients with Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment by XU Peiao, WEI Wei, ZHAO Yuqing, KONG Weicheng, LI Xinlei, QIU Lifang, CHEN Jie, XUE Xiehua

“…This study aims to investigate the correlation between different electrode P300 latencies and cognitive functions in patients with PSCI, to provide experimental support for using P300 as an objective index in cognitive function assessment.MethodsThis study included 46 patients diagnosed with post-stroke cognitive impairment from May to August 2023 at the Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated with Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with 20 control subjects. …”
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Cytomorphology, osmotic fragility, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and oxidant/antioxidant status in postparturient haemoglobinuria in dairy cattle and buffaloes by A. I. Hassanin, M. H. Karam, N.-E. M. Aref

“…The study also established a strong positive asso-ciation between the osmotic fragility index (OFI) and the blood MDA level. On the other hand, there was a strong negative association between OFI and blood levels of P and G6PD suggesting the impor-tant role of P, G6PD and oxidative stress in PPH etiopathogenesis. …”

Carbon sequestration in different urban vegetation types in Southern Finland by L. Thölix, L. Backman, M. Havu, M. Havu, E. Karvinen, J. Soininen, J. Trémeau, O. Nevalainen, J. Ahongshangbam, L. Järvi, L. Järvi, L. Kulmala

“…The test data included observations of various environmental parameters and component fluxes such as soil moisture and temperature, sap flow, leaf area index, photosynthesis, soil respiration, and net ecosystem exchange. …”
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Incorporating low haemoglobin into a risk prediction model for conversion in minimally invasive gynaecologic oncology surgeries by Kevin H. Nguyen, Hyundeok Joo, Solmaz Manuel, Lee-may Chen, Lee-lynn Chen

“…Multivariable logistic regression was used to study the effects of older age, higher body mass index (BMI), higher American Society of Anaesthesiologist (ASA) physical status, and lower preoperative haemoglobin (Hb) on odds of converting from minimally invasive to open surgery. …”
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Role of miR-16, 146a, 19b and 720 gene expressions in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of vitiligo by Olfat G. Shaker, Talal A. Abd elrahim, Somia Azzam, Mai Mohamed El-Zook, Nesreen M. Aboraia

“…For all patients Vitiligo area scoring index (VASI), vitiligo disease activity (VIDA), disease duration and extent percentages were calculated. …”
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Comparison of surgical wound infection and dehiscence following the use of two methods of nylon sutures and skin staples in staples in diabetic mellitus patients undergoing total k... by Haadiyeh Rahbari, Mohammadamin Ahmadi, Mina Amiri Doreh, Samira Mahmoudi, Parvin Ghaemmaghami, Armin Fereidouni

“…However, surgical wound dehiscence revealed a significant correlation with body mass index (BMI) (P-value = 0.044), Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (P-Value = 0.001), and fasting blood glucose (FBS) (P-Value = 0.012) in diabetic mellitus patients. …”
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Environmental Assessment Using Phytoplankton Diversity, Nutrients, Chlorophyll-a, and Trophic Status Along Southern Coast of Jeddah, Red Sea by Bandar A. Al-Mur

“…According to the analysis of phosphorus and nitrogen data and a trophic index (TRIX), the study area’s trophic status was determined as oligotrophic, due to low nutrient concentrations in the seawater. …”
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