Attitudes and Practices Surrounding Opioid Prescriptions following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius and Ankle Fractures: A Survey of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association Membership by Jihad A. Abouali, Evan D. Curd, Xin Y. Mei, Ujash Sheth, Moin Khan, Darren de SA, Vehniah K. Tjong, Jesleen Rana

“…The survey was distributed among members of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. …”
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The relationship between dietary inflammatory index (DII) and early renal injury in population with/without hypertension: analysis of the National health and nutrition examination survey 2001–2002 by Jingda Huang, Huimin Li, Xu Yang, Chuyue Qian, Yihui Wei, Mindan Sun

“…However, the relationship between dietary inflammatory potential and early-stage kidney damage remains unclear.Method 2,108 participants was recruited from 2001–2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) is utilized to assess dietary inflammatory potential, calculated through a 24-h dietary recall questionnaire. …”
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Impact of Topically Administered Steroids, Antibiotics, and Sodium Hyaluronate on Bleb-Related Infection Onset: The Japan Glaucoma Society Survey of Bleb-Related Infection Report 4 by Hideto Sagara, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Kimihiro Imaizumi, Tetsuju Sekiryu

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Association between weight-adjusted waist-index and symptoms of sleep apnea in US adults: results from 2015–2018 national health and nutrition examination survey by Edmore Madondo, Paddington T. Mundagowa, Ayesha Mukhopadhyay, Debra Bartelli, Yu Jiang, Fawaz Mzayek

“…Methods Data from the 2015–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys were analyzed. WWI was calculated as WC (cm)/√weight (kg). …”
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Examining patient distress and unmet need for support across UK renal units with varying models of psychosocial care delivery: a cross-sectional survey study by Daiga Kamerāde, Maaike Seekles, Paula Ormandy

“…Objective To examine in-centre haemodialysis patients’ emotional distress and need for support across UK renal units with varying models of psychosocial service provision.Design The study used a cross-sectional survey design. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine patient distress, as captured by the Distress Thermometer, and need for support, across different renal units.Setting Seven renal units across England, Wales and Scotland. …”
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Corrigendum to “Large scale survey of enteric viruses in river and waste water underlines the health status of the local population” [Environ.... by B. Prevost, F.S. Lucas, A. Goncalves, F. Richard, L. Moulin, S. Wurtzer

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Adapting the Technology Acceptance Model to Examine the Use of Information Communication Technologies and Loneliness Among Low-Income, Older Asian Americans: Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis by Pauline DeLange Martinez, Daniel Tancredi, Misha Pavel, Lorena Garcia, Heather M Young

“…MethodsCross-sectional survey data were gathered from predominately older Asian Americans in affordable senior housing (N=401). …”
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Determinants of formula feeding among mothers with infants and young children in six Sub Sahara African countries: Multilevel analysis of data from demographic and health survey. by Mohammed Seid Ali, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Agazhe Aemro, Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Mulugeta Wassie, Bewuketu Terefe

“…The data were taken from a recent demographic and health survey in six sub-Sahara African countries. A multilevel, multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify the determinant factors associated with formula feeding. …”
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Bottom Trawling and Multi‐Marker eDNA Metabarcoding Surveys Reveal Highly Diverse Vertebrate and Crustacean Communities: A Case Study in an Urbanized Subtropical Estuary by Jack Chi‐Ho Ip, Hai‐Xin Loke, Sam King Fung Yiu, Meihong Zhao, Yixuan Li, Yitao Lin, Chun‐Ming How, Jiezhang Mo, Meng Yan, Jinping Cheng, Vincent Chi‐Sing Lai, Leo Lai Chan, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung, Jian‐Wen Qiu

“…Regarding crustaceans, the eDNA approach detected slightly fewer decapods (61 vs. 77) and stomatopods (5 vs. 8) than trawl surveys. However, the eDNA approach could be enhanced through the development of suitable decapod‐specific primers and the expansion of the local reference database. …”
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Correction: Behavioral factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results from a web-based case-control survey in the Capital Region of Denmark

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Gap analysis of maternity service quality and associated factors at a maternity hospital in northwest Iran: a cross-sectional survey using SERVQUAL and HEALTHQUAL questionnaires by Parnian Rahimi, Farzaneh Miri, Alireza Hajizadeh, Azadeh Anbari, Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Edris Kakemam

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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

“…This silent impact can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality, which is particularly pronounced in East Africa.Objective To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported STIs among sexually active men in East Africa.Design Cross-sectional study design.Setting 10 East African countries.Participants 66 833 sexually active men.Primary outcome measure Self-reported STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. A multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with self-reported STIs. …”
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The interaction between sleep patterns and oxidative balance scores on the risk of cognitive function decline: Results from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2011-2014. by Taiwei Lou, Zhiru Zhao, Hongjin Du, Jiwei Zhang, Tian Ni, Miaoran Wang, Qiuyan Li

“…Oxidative balance score (OBS) was calculated based on 20 oxidative stress exposures related to diet and lifestyle factors, with higher scores indicating greater antioxidant exposures. Survey-based multivariable adjusted regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between sleep patterns or OBS alone and in combination with overall and PCP risks.…”
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Association between the composite dietary antioxidant index and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: evidence from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2016 by Yidian Fu, Yidian Fu, Chao Jiang, Zonglin Li, Xiangyun Shi, Peiyuan Lv, Peiyuan Lv, Jingbo Zhang

“…However, the relationship between CDAI and NAFLD in the US adult population remains unclear.ObjectiveTo assess whether CDAI is associated with NAFLD in US adults.Design, setting, and participantsThis population-based cross-sectional study used data on US adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2016 cycles. Data were analyzed from January to February 2024.ExposuresCDAI obtained from the dietary intake questionnaire.Main outcomes and measuresThe main outcome was NAFLD which defined by the US fatty liver score (USFLI) ≥30. …”
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The associations between the energy and timing of sugar-sweetened beverage intake and phenotypic age acceleration in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional survey of NHANES 2007–2010 by Teng Xia, Qian Yuan, Yao Zhang, Guangmei Shan

“…Methods A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2010, which involved U.S. adults aged 20 to 79 years. …”
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Growth mindset of anxiety and avoidant coping as mediators of anxiety across the first year of college: A longitudinal survey of college students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic by Erin Henshaw, Susan Kennedy, Andrea Lourie, Drexler James, Folly Folivi

“… # Methods Self-report online surveys (n=122) were administered to first year students at four timepoints: the beginning (August 2020; T1), and follow up surveys at two months (October 2020; T2), three months (November 2020; T3) and twelve months (August 2021; T4)…”
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Improving follow-up survey completion rates through pilot interventions in the All of Us Research Program: Results from a non-randomized intervention study. by Robert M Cronin, Xiaoke Feng, Ashley Able, Scott Sutherland, Ben Givens, Rebecca Johnston, Charlene Depry, Katrina W Le Blanc, Orlane Caro, Brandy Mapes, Josh Denny, Mick P Couper, Qingxia Chen, Irene Prabhu Das

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Retention to complete follow-up surveys in extensive longitudinal epidemiological cohort studies is vital yet challenging. …”
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Markers of Sleep Disordered Breathing and Diabetes Mellitus in a Multiethnic Sample of US Adults: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005–2008) by Charumathi Sabanayagam, Srinivas Teppala, Anoop Shankar

“…We examined gender and ethnic differences in the association between sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and diabetes among 6,522 participants aged ≥20 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–08. SDB severity was defined based on an additive summary score including sleep duration, snoring, snorting, and daytime sleepiness. …”
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Mediation of endothelial activation and stress index in the association between vitamin B6 turnover rate and diabetic retinopathy: an analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Jie Yin, Juan Chen, Yuanyuan Chen

“…AimThis study aimed to explore the association between the ratio of 4-pyridoxine (4-PA) to pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP) (4-PA/PLP) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) and further assess the mediating effect of Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) on the association between 4-PA/PLP and DR.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 1,698 patients with diabetes from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were included. According to the median, 4-PA/PLP was categorized into a high-level group (≥0.89) and a low-level group (&lt;0.89). …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of children ever born among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis of 2019 mini Ethiopian demographic health survey by Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Bezawit Adane, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Mekides Nigusu, Kalaab Esubalew Sharew, Abebaw Molla, Mulugeta Tesfa

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess spatial distribution, and associated factors of CEB among reproductive age women in Ethiopia.MethodMini Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (MEDHS) 2019 data were used in this study. …”
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