Study of a Deep Learning Reconstruction Algorithm for Displaying Small- and Medium-sized Blood Vessels in Upper Abdominal Energy Spectrum CT by Qin WANG, Weijie YAN, Yuan YUAN, Hehan TANG, Liping DENG

“…The three reconstruction algorithms were adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR-V), DLIR-M, and DLIR-H. …”
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Improving apgar scores and reducing perineal injuries through midwife-led quality improvements: an observational study in Uganda by Johanna Blomgren, Michael B. Wells, Dinah Amongin, Kerstin Erlandsson, John Wanyama, Diana A. Afrifa, Helena Lindgren

“…Secondary outcomes included postpartum haemorrhage, admission to neonatal intensive care, newborn resuscitation, skin-to-skin care, and breastfeeding initiation. Result A statistically significant association was found between women having intact perineum (i.e., no perineal injuries) and giving birth in a dynamic birth position [AOR; 0.6 (95% CI 0.4 – 0.90)], receiving intrapartum support [AOR; 0.9 (95% CI 0.9 – 1.0)], and using perineal protection measures [AOR; 0.3 (95% CI 0.2 – 0.5)]. …”
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Racial/ethnic differences in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents in the United States by Dazheng Zhang, Bingyu Zhang, Qiong Wu, Ting Zhou, Jiayi Tong, Yiwen Lu, Jiajie Chen, Huiyuan Wang, Deena J. Chisolm, Ravi Jhaveri, Rachel C. Kenney, Russell L. Rothman, Suchitra Rao, David A. Williams, Mady Hornig, Linbo Wang, Jeffrey S. Morris, Christopher B. Forrest, Yong Chen

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Parastomal hernia repair: A 10-year retrospective study at District General Hospital—Recurrence and complications by Ali Javaid, Karim Muhammad, Nafees Qureshi

“…In our cohort, highest recurrence was noted after the keyhole technique followed by primary suture repair and Sugarbaker technique with values of 41.6%, 33.3%, and 30.7%, respectively. No statistically significant difference was noted when data were compared for the risk of recurrent PSH in terms of the type of mesh or the repair technique of the hernia. …”
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Assessment of Convergence Angle of Tooth Preparations for Complete Crowns Among Dental Students: Typodont vs Simulator by Meriem Amine, Hafsa Oumayma Wahid, Saliha Fahi, Safaa Lehmouddi, Mouna Hamza, Samira Elarabi

“…The STL files were read by the 3D-TOOL-FREE software, two images were extracted for each preparation using the screen capture tool, and the two mediodistal (MD) and buccolingual angles (BL) were measured by the MB-RULER software. The statistical data were analyzed using the SPSS, software and comparisons were made by Student’s t-test. …”
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Effect of Melatonin as an Antioxidant Drug to Reverse Hepatic Steatosis: Experimental Model by Blanca Martínez Soriano, Antonio Güemes, Guillermo Pola, Azucena Gonzalo, Pilar Palacios Gasós, Ana C. Navarro, Roberto Martínez-Beamonte, Jesús Osada, José J. García

“…As for lipid metabolism, animals that maintain the steatotic diet and take melatonin lower total and LDL cholesterol levels and increase HDL levels, although these results do not acquire statistical significance. Conclusions. In this study, it has not been possible to demonstrate a beneficial effect of melatonin in the improvement or reversal of liver steatosis once established and induced by diet in the porcine model. …”
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High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Impact of Colposcopic Lesion Area on Systemic Immune Responses by Mantoani PTS, Micheli DC, Jammal MP, Vieira JH, Michelin MA, Ferreira CGX, Silva HN, Murta EFC, Nomelini RS

“…ROC curves were calculated to verify a cut-off value for serum cytokine levels that could be used to distinguish between lesion areas < 1 cm2 vs ≥ 1 cm2. Values with statistical significance were IL-1 > 13.3 pg/mL and IL-12 ≤ 349.6 pg/mL. …”
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Evaluating the Relationship between Factors Enhancing the Competitiveness of Customer Foreign Currency Services in the Banking Industry by Saeideh Rahimi, Alireza Rousta, Farzad Asayesh

“…Structural equations analysis test, exploratory factor analysis, and Lisrel software were used to determine the current status and influencing elements. The statistical population in the quantitative phase comprised managers and employees engaged in banking marketing and foreign currency operations. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Natural sciences by O.V. Chernyshova, N.A. Kartavov, R.A. Ilyin, S.V. Titov

“…The sound signals and color indicators of 11 large, 11 speckled ground squirrels, 5 interspecific hybrids and female speckled ground squirrels 2036* were analyzed. Statistical data processing was carried out in the STATISTICA 10.0 program. …”

Association between air pollutants and blood cell counts in pediatric patients with asthma: a retrospective observational study by Kuo-Chen Huang, Hsiu-Yung Pan, Ting-Min Hsieh, Chih-Cheng Chen, Fu-Jen Cheng

“…In a two-pollutant model, the impacts of PM2.5 and PMC on ANC and platelet count remained statistically significant after adjusting for other air pollutants. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of malaria among the displaced population in refugee camps in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Habtu Debash, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Hussen Ebrahim, Ousman Mohammed, Daniel Gebretsadik, Mihret Tilahun, Alemu Gedefie

“…Meta-regression and subgroup analysis were used to identify heterogeneity, while funnel plots and Egger’s statistical tests assessed the publication bias. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis was performed. …”
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Association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity trajectories and academic achievement in Chinese primary school children: a 3-year longitudinal study by Junyu Wang, Yong Yang, Jun Wu, Ting Xie, Xuejun Guo, Xun Yuan, Ting Li, Yu Zhang, Huiying Zhao, Jie Zhuang

“…Covariates such as demographics, sleep duration, and attitudes towards sports were adjusted in the Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) used to examine associations with academic achievement. All statistical analyses were conducted using R and SAS 9.4 software. …”
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Risk of diabetic ketoacidosis caused by sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in patients with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized cont... by Ying Liu, Shiwen Yang, Aidou Jiang, Dan Zou, Zhaoyang Chen, Na Su, Na Su

“…Literature screening, quality assessment and data extraction were carried out independently by 2 researchers based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and statistical analysis was performed using Stata 15.1 software and R 4.1.3.ResultsNineteen clinical studies and one clinical trial were ultimately included. …”
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Clinical Observation on Children with Peripheral Facial Paralysis Treated by Acupoint Injection of Mouse Nerve Growth Factor Combined with Acupuncture by Mian KONG, Wei LIU, Zhihua YU, Ming FANG

“…One case with local pain occurred in the observationgroup but without statistical difference (<italic>P</italic>&gt; 0.05).Conclusion:The total effective rate of acupoint injection of mouse nerve growth factor combined with acupuncture in the treatment of children with peripheral facial paralysis is higher than that of acupuncture only, and the effective time is significantly shorter than that of acupuncture only. …”
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Jiawei Suanzaoren decoction for the treatment of perimenopausal insomnia: clinical observation and experimental study by Li-Qiong Chen, Yong-Can Zhou, Fang Ning, Ming-Jin Zhu

“…The sleep condition, the levels of blood hormone levels and the expression levels of 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid receptor A (GABAA) receptor in the hypothalamus were compared between groups.ResultsIn clinical observation, the sleep condition and the changes of hormone levels between the treatment group and the control group were statistically significant (P &lt; 0.05). The results of network pharmacology indicate that in the main signaling pathways for treating insomnia, it is speculated that Jiawei Suanzaoren Tang can regulate the signaling pathway of neuroactive ligand receptor interactions by inhibiting the activation of related proteins, thereby improving sleep. …”
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Alopecia Management Potential of Rosemary-Based Nanoemulgel Loaded with Metformin: Approach Combining Active Essential Oil and Repurposed Drug by Abla KK, Alamoudi MK, Soliman GA, Abdel-Kader MS, Aldawsari MF, Mehanna MM

“…Rosemary-based nanoemulsions were statistically optimized by Box-Behnken experimental design, loaded with metformin, and incorporated into a hydrogel to form a nanoemulgel. …”
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Serum β2-MG, sCHE, and PSGL-1 Expression in Patients with Esophageal Cancer and Their Association with Postoperative Lung Infection After Mediastinoscopy by Yu FENG, Rulin QIAN, Dong CUI, Chaoying CHANG, Maolin CHEN

“…The difference in long-term smoking history between the infected and uninfected groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). Serum β2-MG and PSGL-1 levels were significantly higher and sCHE levels were significantly lower in the infected group than in the uninfected group (P<0.05). …”
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CHA2DS2-VASc Score Is Associated With Prognosis in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Without Atrial Fibrillation by Mingjuan Song, MM, Xu Chen, MD

“…Results: The rate of MACE during 12-month follow-up was statistically significantly higher (P < .01) in patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score greater than 2 (34.7%) than in patients with a score of 2 (23.9%) or of 0 or 1 (14.8%). …”
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A Localized Model for Branding in the Iranian Dairy Industry by Shaghayegh Sabaghi, Alireza Rousta, Farzad Asayesh

“…The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with experts from Iran's dairy industry. The statistical population in the qualitative phase comprised of 12 managers of Iranian dairy companies, including experts and specialists in the dairy industry. …”
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Association of serum and local GRP78 and CHOP expressions with disease progression in patients with non-traumatic osteonecrosis of femoral head by Peng Zhang, Qing-He Ye, Wen-Xiu Zhu, Yong-Heng Zhao, Hong-Xun Zhu, Biao-Fang Wei

“…The mRNA and protein levels of CHOP and GRP78 were elevated in necrotic area compared to the non-necrotic area of ONFH patients and the FH tissues of FNF patients with statistical significance. The expression levels of CHOP and GRP78 within the local tissues were significantly elevated in patients at FICAT stage 4 as opposed to those at stage 3. …”
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