Relationship Between Diaphragm Function and Sarcopenia Assessed by Ultrasound: A Cross-Sectional Study by Takahiro Shinohara, Toru Yamada, Shuji Ouchi, Suguru Mabuchi, Ryoichi Hanazawa, Kazuharu Nakagawa, Kanako Yoshimi, Tatsuya Mayama, Ayane Horike, Kenji Toyoshima, Yoshiaki Tamura, Atsushi Araki, Haruka Tohara, Akihiro Hirakawa, Takuma Kimura, Takeshi Ishida, Masayoshi Hashimoto

“…<b>Results</b>: Overall, 148 patients (mean age 78.1 years; sarcopenia, <i>n</i> = 35; non-sarcopenia, <i>n</i> = 103) were included. No statistically significant differences in thickness(FRC), TF and DE were observed between the sarcopenia group and the non-sarcopenia group. …”
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<i>MTHFR</i> Gene Polymorphisms and Cancer Risk in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Savvas Kolanis, Eleni P. Kotanidou, Vasiliki Rengina Tsinopoulou, Elisavet Georgiou, Emmanuel Hatzipantelis, Liana Fidani, Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou

“…Concerning the 1298A>C polymorphism, the C allele sequences (AC and CC) did not present a statistically significant difference in frequency compared to a healthy population (OR: 1.01; CI: 0.95–1.08; <i>p</i> = 0.69). …”
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Correlation between White Globe Appearance and Clinicopathologic Characteristics in Early Gastric Cancer by Dae Jin Jung, Gwang Ha Kim, Kyungbin Kim, Hye Kyung Jeon, Dong Chan Joo, Moon Won Lee, Bong Eun Lee

“…Although WGA was observed more frequently in lesions with an oval/tubular MS pattern, a fine-network MV pattern, and the absence of WOS, the difference was not statistically significant (MS pattern, p=0.358; MV pattern, p=0.212; WOS, p=0.121, respectively). …”
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Prednisolone versus antihistamine for allergic rhinitis: No significant difference found in randomized trial by Carl Skröder, Laila Hellkvist, Ulla Westin, Pernilla Sahlstrand‐Johnsson, Kerstin Hansson, Agneta Karlsson, Åslög Dahl, Leif Bjermer, Lars Olaf Cardell

“…The difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.80). Both groups exhibited only mild adverse events, which were statistically comparable in frequency and severity. …”
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Perceived risk for screen-detectable cancers among american indian adults in the zuni pueblo, USA: Insights and implications for intervention programs by Deborah Kanda, Kate Cartwright, V. Shane Pankratz, Judith Sheche, Mikaela Kosich, Nicholas Edwardson, Samantha Leekity, Shiraz I. Mishra

“…In multivariable analysis, family cancer history (OR = 1.81; CI: 1.10–2.99), knowledge of risk factors (OR = 1.38; CI: 1.03–1.86), and education (OR = 1.81; CI: 1.10–2.96) remained statistically significant. Conclusion: Our findings provide important insights on perceptions of cancer risk in this community, and have important implications for developing effective, culturally relevant interventions in this community.…”
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Paraoxonase and Arylesterase Activities, Lipid Profile, and Oxidative Damage in Experimental Ischemic Colitis Model by Ethem Unal, Cengiz Eris, Bülent Kaya, Hafize Uzun, Faruk Cavdar, Murat Yildar, Ali Riza Kiziler, Birsen Aydemir, Pembegul Gunes, Riza Kutanis, Izzet Titiz

“…Statistical analysis was conducted using Student’s t-test and Mann-Whitney U test, and P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results. There was a significant decrease in both serum and tissue PON1 activity in ischemic colitis group (P<0.01, for each). …”
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Geographic disparities in physical and mental health comorbidities and socioeconomic status of residence among Medicaid beneficiaries in Utah by Roberta Z. Horth, Roberta Z. Horth, Roberta Z. Horth, Srimoyee Bose, Srimoyee Bose, Carl Grafe, Carl Grafe, Navina Forsythe, Angela Dunn

“…There was a statistically significant spatial autocorrelation of the prevalence of complex needs (Moran’s I index: 0.65; p &lt; 0.001). …”
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Survival of Generic Escherichia coli on In-Field Mature and Immature Gala and Golden Delicious Apples With or Without Overhead Evaporative Cooling Treatment by Claire M Murphy, Kyu Ho Jeong, Lauren Walter, Manoella Mendoza, Tonia Green, Andy Liao, Karen Killinger, Ines Hanrahan, Mei-Jun Zhu

“…Apple variety and maturity demonstrated small but statistically significant impacts on daily linear die-off rates. …”
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Diminished ovarian reserve is associated to euploidy rate: a single center study by Edoardo Carnesi, Stefano Castellano, Stefano Castellano, Elena Albani, Andrea Busnelli, Andrea Busnelli, Antonella Smeraldi, Ozgur Bulbul, Emanuela Morenghi, Valentina Immediata, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti

“…Our results showed a statistically significant association between independent variables and embryo ploidy: AMH levels (OR 1.09; 95% CI 1.04-1.14, p&lt;0.001), the age of the woman (OR 0.82; 95% CI 0.79-0.85, p&lt;0.001), the number of oocytes retrieved (OR 1.050; 95% CI 1.01-1.08, p=0.05), and the fertilization rate (OR 6.69; 95% CI 2.67-16.77, p&lt;0.001).ConclusionOur findings suggest that AMH levels are associated with embryo ploidy rate. …”
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Study on exhaled volatile organic compounds identifying cognitive fatigue induced by N-back task in healthy young adults by Xiaoyu Zhang, Xiaoyan Dong, Qiang Huang, Zhe Liu, Qin Wang

“…In contrast, the change of isoprene in the control group was not statistically significant. The study demonstrated that after inducing cognitive fatigue by N-back task in healthy young subjects, isoprene levels in exhaled breath increased significantly. …”
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Temporal Trends of Stillbirth in Brazil Disaggregated by Maternal and Gestational Age by Maria Isabel do Nascimento, Lara Miranda Marchesi, Wender Emiliano Soares, Jenaine Rosa Godinho Emiliano, Maria Auxiliadora Nogueira Saad, Glaucimara Gonzaga Nunes Hacar, Gabriel Eijiro Chiracava

“…The temporal trends showed statistically significant increase in stillbirth rates in almost all gestational age strata among adolescent mothers, but not among older women. …”
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The relationship between stress levels and the habits of consuming high-sugar food among undergraduate students by Zulfa 'Azizah, Dittasari Putriana, Agil Dhiemitra Aulia Dewi

“…However, the analysis showed no statistically significant relationship between stress levels and high-sugar food consumption (p = 0.11). …”
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Disparities in stage at diagnosis of head and neck tumours in Brazil: a comprehensive analysis of hospital-based cancer registriesResearch in context by Flávia Nascimento de Carvalho, Marianna de Camargo Cancela, Luciano Mesentier da Costa, Luís Felipe Leite Martins, Fernando Luiz Dias, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza, Luis Felipe Ribeiro Pinto

“…Furthermore, we observed a dose–response effect of a statistically significant reduction in the prevalence of cases diagnosed in advanced stages as the patients' age group or education level increased. …”
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The Influence of Near Vision Tasks on Intraocular Pressure in Normal Subjects and Glaucoma Patients by Mohammad Pakravan, Azadeh Samaeili, Hamed Esfandiari, Kiana Hassanpour, Sadid Hooshmandi, Shahin Yazdani, Farideh Sharifipour, Azadeh Doozandeh, Bahram Einollahi, Parastou Pakravan, Mohammad Hasan Shahriari, Bahareh Kheiri

“…IOP reduction levels showed no statistically significant difference among POAG, PACS, and the normal matched groups in their response to accommodation. …”
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Effects of in-ovo injection of Yu ping feng polysaccharides on growth performance, intestinal development, and immunity in broiler chickens by Li-Gang Xue, Tian-Kui Guo, Juan Wang, Yu-Quan Shan, Li Guo, Dong-Xing Zhang, Zhong Wei, Dan Wang

“…Furthermore, the YPF group exhibited a statistically significant increase in intestinal IgA+ cell count and flushing fluid SIgA level throughout various time periods compared with those in the other three groups. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety of thrombus prevention strategies after abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: Bayesian network based meta-analysis by Shiran Qin, Shiran Qin, Sitong Guo, Yucheng Yao, Yucheng Yao, Ying He, Dandan Xu, Dandan Xu, Henghai Su, Xiaoyu Chen, Haoru Meng

“…In terms of major bleeding, unfractionated heparin (UFH) had a higher risk than LMWH, physiotherapy, and no treatment, with statistically significant differences. The SUCRA analysis indicated that physiotherapy was the best intervention for major bleeding.ConclusionExisting evidence suggests that DOACs can provide better thromboprophylaxis efficacy for patients after abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery, achieving an optimal balance between efficacy and safety. …”
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Safety, feasibility and initial efficacy of an app-facilitated telerehabilitation (AFTER) programme for COVID-19 survivors: a pilot randomised study by Kristine M Erlandson, Jacob John Capin, Amy Nordon-Craft, Sarah E Jolley, Jennifer E Stevens-Lapsley, Mary Morrow, Meghan Connors, Kristine Hare, Samantha MaWhinney, Michelle Rauzi, Sheryl Flynn

“…Both groups demonstrated clinically meaningful improvement in secondary outcomes with no statistically significant differences between groups.Conclusion Fully remote telerehabilitation was safe, feasible, had high adherence for COVID-19 recovery, and may apply to other medically complex patients including those with barriers to access care. …”
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Sessile Serrated Lesions: Searching for the True Prevalence and Risk Factors in China by Bing-Yue Yao, Li Zhang, Chuan-Xia Wu, Liang Zheng, Ben-Song Duan, Qin-Wei Xu, Jing-Jing Lian, Hai-Bin Zhang, Yu Wang, Jia Cao

“…After multivariable logistic regression, only obesity (BMI ≥ 24) remained a statistically significant independent risk factor for SSL-D/AD. …”
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The epidemiology and gene mutation characteristics of pyrazinamide-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolates in Southern China by Nan Wang, Fanrong Meng, Li Deng, Ling Wu, Yu Yang, Hua Li, Yuanjin Chen, Zeyou Wei, Bei Xie, Lan Gong, Qun Niu, Jie Lei, Junwen Gao, Bo Huang, Qi Wang, Xiaomin Lai, Zhihui Liu, Jinxing Hu

“…This difference in the rpsA mutation rate was statistically significant (P = 0.001, chi-square test). No panD mutations were observed in the 137 PZA-resistant isolates, whereas two PZA-sensitive isolates harboured point mutations in panD, including one nonsense mutation (C433 T) and another C-69 T mutation. …”
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Concomitant abdominal organ transplantation alongside lung transplantation: An ISHLT transplant database analysis by Renita Wilson, BS, J. Asher Jenkins, MD, Juan Maria Farina, MD, Blake Langlais, MS, Bashar Aqel, MD, Ashraf Omar, MD, Jonathan D’Cunha, MD, PhD, Pedro Reck dos Santos, MD, PhD

“…At 10 years post-transplant, there is no statistically significant difference in survival between LTx-only and Con-AbLTx recipients. …”
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