Neurological complications associated with COVID-19. Saint Vincent de Paul Hospital, 2021 by Edith Yomaira Albacura Noques, Jorge Luis Anaya González, Mirna Marrero Fleita, Erlen Carmona Alvarez Builla

“…Keywords: Coronavirus infections; neurologic manifestations; central nervous system; peripheral nervous system; severity of illness index…”
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Right Ventricular Remodeling and Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis by Abdirashit Maripov, Argen Mamazhakypov, Meerim Sartmyrzaeva, Almaz Akunov, Kubatbek Muratali uulu, Melis Duishobaev, Meerim Cholponbaeva, Akylbek Sydykov, Akpay Sarybaev

“…Furthermore, OSA patients had a significantly elevated RV myocardial performance index (WMD (95% CI) 0.08 (0.06 to 0.10); p=0.000), decreased RV S’ (WMD (95% CI) −0.95 (−1.59 to −0.32); p=0.003), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (WMD (95% CI) −1.76 (−2.73 to −0.78); p=0.000), and RV fractional area change (WMD (95% CI) −3.16 (−5.60 to −0.73); p=0.011). …”
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Smart phone-based transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation as adjunctive therapy for hypertension (STAT-H trial): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Yu Wang, Xiao Wang, Ying Lin, Chao-Qun Yan, Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu, Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu, Shi-Yan Yan, Xin-Tong Su, Li-Qiong Wang, Si-Bo Kang, Bao-Hong Mi, He-Wen Li, Xue-Zhou Wang

“…Tertiary outcomes will include change in body mass index, change in waist circumference, physical activity and medication adherence. …”
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Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Deficiency Attenuates Experimental Colitis-Induced Adipose Tissue Lipolysis by Liming Liu, Cuiqing Zhao, Ying Yang, Xiaoxia Kong, Tuo Shao, Li Ren, Xinyu Zhuang, Baishuang Yin, Gerald Dryden, Craig McClain, Weimin Luan, Wenke Feng

“…The role of FGF21 was investigated using antibody neutralization or knockout (KO) mice. Lipolysis index and adipose lipolytic enzymes were determined. …”
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Interval-Valued q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy QUALIFLEX Decision Analysis Method with Dombi Operators by Benting Wan, Xiaolu Zhang, Meifang Xiong, Zhenwu Wang

“…With the help of the developed distance measure, we calculate interval-valued q-rung orthopair fuzzy concordance/discordance index under each permutation, and then a new interval-valued q-rung orthopair fuzzy QUALIFLEX decision analysis method is developed for addressing the complex multiattribute group decision-making problems with IVq-ROFSs.…”
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Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma in a Patient on Apixaban for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation by Ahmad El Alayli, Logeswari Neelakandan, Hicham Krayem

“…Based on the few case reports that point to DOACs as a potential culprit, it appears that a high suspicion index resulting in earlier SSEH diagnosis and intervention is crucial for improved neurological outcome and recovery. …”
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Differences in Limb Muscle Strength Affecting Vertical Jump Heights in Soccer Players after Chronic Ankle Injury by Anggara Dwi Samudra, Bambang Purwanto, Dwikora Novembri Utomo

“…The participants were determined based on their normal body mass index (BMI), age (17-40 years), male gender, and PERSEBAYA players. …”
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Diagnosis and Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome during Labor by Brandon M. Togioka, Sarah S. McConville, Rachael M Penchoen-Lind, Katie J. Schenning

“…Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a disorder in which patients with a body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 develop awake hypercapnia with a partial pressure of carbon dioxide ≥45 mm Hg, in the absence of other diseases that may produce alveolar hypoventilation. …”
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Differences in use of telemedicine integrated into traditional primary health care – a comparative observational study by Pär Eriksson, Maria Randjelovic, Hans Thulesius, Tora Hammar, Stefan Lagrosen, Evalill Nilsson

“…In contrast, no statistically significant differences were seen between the two groups regarding SES, measured as Care Need Index (CNI). Regarding HSB, a proxy measure (health record entries) showed more entries for users than non-users.Conclusions Our findings suggest that users are more likely to be women and below the age of 60. …”
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Influence of High Pressure or Autoclaving-Cooling Cycles and Pullulanase Treatment on Buckwheat Starch Properties and Resistant Starch Formation by Górecki Adrian R., Błaszczak Wioletta, Lewandowicz Jacek, Le Thanh-Blicharz Joanna, Penkacik Kamila

“…Both P-CC and A-CC reduced the consistency coefficient (K) and thixotropy values, while the flow behavior index (n) was increased only after P-CC treatment. …”
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Obesity and Cytokines in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Nailú Angélica Sinicato, Mariana Postal, Fernando Augusto Peres, Karina de Oliveira Peliçari, Roberto Marini, Allan de Oliveira dos Santos, Celso Dario Ramos, Simone Appenzeller

“…Obesity was definite as body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2. Serum TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10 levels were measured by ELISA. …”
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Increased Apoptosis and Proliferative Capacity are Early Events in Cyst Formation in Autosomal-Dominant, Polycystic Kidney Disease by Salwa Ibrahim

“…We found an increased rate of proliferation within the epithelium, not only of cystic, but also of noncystic, tubules that was significantly higher than the corresponding values from normal kidney (p ≤ 0.0001). Apoptotic index values were significantly increased within the epithelium lining noncystic and cystic structures (p < 0.001). …”
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Characteristics and Prognostic Nomogram for Primary Lung Lepidic Adenocarcinoma by Hui Tang, Caixia Qiao, Yingyi Wang, Chunmei Bai

“…The nomograms were validated using the concordance index, receiver operating characteristic curves, and calibration plots, as well as decision curve analysis, in both the training and validation cohorts. …”
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Enrichment features, ecological risks assessment and quantitative sources appointment of sediment heavy metals: An example of the urbanized Xizhi River catchment, South China by Chao Yan, Qirui Wu, Rui Li, Zuobing Liang, Zaizhi Yang, Aiping Zhu, Lei Gao

“…Based on the geo-accumulation index and enrichment factor of individual metals, contamination levels decreased in the order of Cd > Cu, Zn, and Ni > Cr and Pb. …”
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Semantic-Aware Top-k Multirequest Optimal Route by Shuang Wang, Yingchun Xu, Yinzhe Wang, Hezhi Liu, Qiaoqiao Zhang, Tiemin Ma, Shengnan Liu, Siyuan Zhang, Anliang Li

“…We use an efficient label indexing technique for the shortest path queries to further improve efficiency. …”
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Rheumatoid-like hand deformities and aortic valve disease in a 13-year-old girl with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: a case report by Anjuman Ara Rahman, Abhijit Datta, Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Anindita Das Barshan, Mohammad Jahid Hasan

“…Moreover, the unique coexistence of familial hypercholesterolemia with hand joint deformity and aortic valvular heart disease serves as a clinical clue that can facilitate diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic interventions. A high index of suspicion is essential for timely diagnosis and tailored management, thus reducing the burden of atherosclerotic heart disease in affected individuals.…”
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Correlates of late initiation and underutilisation of the recommended eight or more antenatal care visits among women of reproductive age: insights from the 2019 Ghana Malaria Indi... by Agani Afaya, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba

“…Factors associated with underutilisation of the recommended eight or more antenatal care visits were marital status, wealth index, parity, region and place of residence (p&lt;0.05).Conclusion A majority of the women underused antenatal care services. …”
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How Fast Is Recovery of Impaired Glucose Tolerance after 21-Day Bed Rest (NUC Study) in Healthy Adults? by Martina Heer, Natalie Baecker, Stephan Wnendt, Annelie Fischer, Gianni Biolo, Petra Frings-Meuthen

“…Insulin resistance did not change, but sensitivity index was reduced during BR (P=0.005). Conclusion. …”
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Gene Expression Profile in Delay Graft Function: Inflammatory Markers Are Associated with Recipient and Donor Risk Factors by Diego Guerrieri, Luis Re, Jorgelina Petroni, Nella Ambrosi, Roxana E. Pilotti, H. Eduardo Chuluyan, Domingo Casadei, Claudio Incardona

“…A correlation was observed between TGF-β, donor age, and preablation creatinine, but not body mass index (BMI). Also, TGF-β showed an association with recipient age, while IFNA1 correlated with recipient BMI. …”
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Incidence of seed-borne fungi of stored sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) in Tanzania and their influence on seed viability and vigor by Siwajali Selemani, Richard Madege, Yasinta Nzogela

“…Certified seeds, quality-declared seeds (QDS), and farmer-saved seeds (FSS) were stored for 6 months, with monthly sampling to evaluate fungal infection percentage (FIP), germination percentage (G), and seedling vigor index (SVI). Key findings include the identification of fungal species: Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, Alternaria padwickii, A. zinniae, Botrytis cinerea, Curvularia lunata, Fusarium vericillioides, and Rhizopus arrihizus. …”
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