Predictors of Booster Response to Hepatitis B Vaccine at 15 years of age: A Cross-Sectional School-Based Study by Yu-Sheng Chen, Chia-Hsiang Chu, Jen-Hung Wang, Jun-Song Lin, Yung-Chieh Chang

“…Methods: This study comprised a series of cross-sectional serological surveys of HBV markers in 15-year-old individuals between 2008 and 2012. Data on serum hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs), and liver-function biomarkers in a total of 887 senior high-school students were collected. …”
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Internal brace augmentation reconstruction versus standard anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomised controlled clinical trial study protocol by Xu Liu, Di Liu, Yusheng Li, Wenhao Lu, Zijun Cai, Linyuan Pan, Wenqing Xie, Hongfu Jin, Wenfeng Xiao

“…The primary outcome was International Knee Documentation Committee function from baseline (ACL rupture) to 6 months postoperatively. …”
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Incidence and determinants of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) recovery in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) of non-ischemic aetiology; a hospital-based... by Sanjeev Kumar, Prakash Chand Negi, Sanjeev Asotra, Jitender Kumar, Rajeev Merwah, Rajesh Sharma, Ritesh Kumar, Vinay Bhardwaj, Preetam Singh Thakur

“…Patients were followed for a duration of 8 years (2011–2023) with periodic clinical assessments and annual echocardiographic evaluations. Data on comorbidities, baseline cardiac function, medication adherence, and clinical events were collected. …”
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Predictive value of venous bicarbonate levels for survival to hospital discharge in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients by Pariwat Phungoen, John M. O’Donnell, Jirat Tosibphanom, Praew Kotruchin, Thummasorn Phurisetthasak, Thanat Tangpaisarn

“…Abstract Background Acid-base disturbances significantly impact cardiac function and prognostic outcomes in cardiac arrest. …”
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Improving remote sensing dehazing quality through local hybrid correction and optimization of atmospheric attenuation model based on wavelength by Daihong Zhao, Kun Shi, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Meixiang Chen

“…We calculated the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of Weber contrast for the dehazed image and analyzed the impact of different contrast thresholds on the effectiveness of improving image clarity and reducing artifacts. …”
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Novel Compound Heterozygous Variants in ZNF526 Causing Dentici‐Novelli Neurodevelopmental Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review by Shaoxin Li, Hui Fang, Hong Li, Min Peng, Jinsong Bao, Yunfei Cai, Jing Chen, Zhige Li

“…Methods This study gathered clinical information and genetic data from a child with neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Breast cancer-specific survival by molecular subtype in different age groups of women in Scotland by Ines Mesa-Eguiagaray, Sarah H. Wild, Linda J. Williams, Kai Jin, Sheila M. Bird, David H. Brewster, Peter S. Hall, Jonine D. Figueroa

“…The cumulative incidence function was plotted to account for competing risks. …”
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The Risk Factors and Predictors of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea–Hypopnea Syndrome at Plateau by Yumei Geng, Yu Hu, Bin Li, Zhuoma Dawa, Fang Zhang

“…Demographic, auxiliary examination, and laboratory data were collected. Results All patients enrolled were obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome. …”
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PROMIS Ability to Predict Outcomes and Time to Surgery for Patients Treated with Bunion Surgery for Hallux Valgus by Chase Gauthier MD, Padam Kumar MD, Austin Paradis BS, Travis Dias BS, Thomas Ecker BS, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA

“…Categorical and continuous data were compared using the Chi-squared test and Student’s T-test, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Six Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training with and without Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Bench Press and Squat Strength in Competitive Male Bodybuilders by Javad Almasi, Mohammad Mahdi Shabazbigian

“…Muscular strength was assessed using Impulse fitness machines (manufactured in China), and one-repetition maximum (1RM) was calculated. Data were analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk test and univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) via SPSS version 25. …”
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Associations between memory loss and trauma in US asylum seekers: A retrospective review of medico-legal affidavits. by Altaf Saadi, Kathryn Hampton, Maria Vassimon de Assis, Ranit Mishori, Hajar Habbach, Rohini J Haar

“…However, this population represents a highly trauma-exposed group, with neuropsychiatric symptoms consequent to prior torture or maltreatment that may interfere with cognitive function and their ability to recall their trauma. …”
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Association of Sarcopenia and Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women Aged Less Than 60 years by Zhang F, Li W

“…The prevalence of urinary incontinence was significantly higher in patients with sarcopenia than in those without sarcopenia. Subgroup analysis demonstrated that the inverse relationship between ASMI and urinary incontinence persisted across most subgroups.Conclusion: This study identifies a significant inverse association between sarcopenia and urinary incontinence in adult women under 60, emphasizing the role of muscle health in bladder function. …”
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FEATURES OF REGULATION OF ERYTHROPOIESIS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE STAGE 5D by E. S. Lapina, M. M. Batjushin, R. A. Belovolova, I. V. Sarvilina, V. N. Poganeva

“…All patients were performed a detailed interview to clarify the clinical and anamnestic data, features of pharmacotherapy, physical examination, and complex laboratory research, which included hemogram, biochemical analysis of blood to definition of parameters of kidney function, protein, electrolytes, minerals and iron metabolism, determining the level of interleukin-3 and interleukin-6. …”
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Bio-sociological and clinical factors of chronic pain and pain interference in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study by Fatima Z. Bouchachi, Nadia AL Wachami, Younes Iderdar, Maryem Arraji, Abdeljalil Elgot, Mohamed Chahboune

“…Abstract Background End-stage kidney disease is an irreversible and incurable alteration of kidney function, requiring renal replacement therapy such as hemodialysis. …”
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Evaluating the influence of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy combined with IMRT on thyroid dysfunction in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Liqianqi Chen, Zihuang Li, Xianming Li, Shihai Wu, Long Gong, Gang Xu, Shanyi Chen, Yucong Zhang

“…T-tests, rank-sum tests, multivariate logistic regression analysis, ROC curves, and Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate the effects of anti-PD-1 immunotherapy combined with chemoradiotherapy on thyroid function.ResultsPatients with pre-treatment smoking history, thyroid nodules, and cervical lymph node metastasis were more likely to develop thyroid dysfunction (P<0.05). …”
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Mapping socio-environmentally vulnerable hotspots in the Volta Delta of Ghana. by Fiifi Amoako Johnson, Philip-Neri Jayson-Quashigah, Duncan Hornby, Chris Hill, Mumuni Abu, Kwasi Appeaning Addo, Benjamin Kofi Nyarko, Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Cynthia Addoquaye Tagoe, Craig William Hutton, Sabu Padmadas

“…Indicators for quantifying the dimensions were also identified through stakeholder engagements. Data for the analysis were extracted from multiple sources including Census, Landsat imagery, national land surveillance and Google Earth. …”
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A mathematical model of the dynamic viscosity dependence of motor oils on temperature, soot concentration, and its morphology by A. V. Lesin, A. V. Isaev, B. P. Tonkonogov, S. V. Dunaev, A. B. Kulikov

“…The aim of this research is to develop a mathematical model to describe changes in the dynamic viscosity of motor oils as a function of temperature. This model will account for the concentration of soot and its morphology, based on the results of experimental studies.Methods. …”
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Interactive Computer-Adaptive Chronic Kidney Disease (I-C-CKD) Education for Hospitalized African American Patients: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Akilah King, Tayo Omoniyi, Lindsay Zasadzinski, Cynthia Gaspard, Denesha Gorman, Milda Saunders

“…This includes 50 patients in the control group and 46 patients in the intervention group. Data analysis has not occurred. ConclusionsAfrican American individuals often receive less patient education about self-care and treatment options for CKD. …”
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Factors associated with undiagnosed COPD in patients hospitalised for severe COPD exacerbation by Thibaud Soumagne, Maéva Zysman, Julie Macey, Marina Guecamburu, Emilie Klein, Guillaume Verdy, Cécilia Nocent-Ejnaini, Laurent Portel, Léo Grassion

“…Undiagnosed COPD was defined as the absence of pulmonary function testing before the index exacerbation. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate associations between underdiagnosis and patient characteristics.Results Among the 424 patients, 93 (21.9%) were undiagnosed before hospitalisation, with a stable rate over time (22% in 2017–2018 and 21% in 2022). …”
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Effect of 1,25-Dihydroxy Vitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) Supplementation on Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)]-Induced Hepatoxicities in Male Albino Rats by Saeed M. Yendigeri, Surekha U. Arakeri, Kusal K. Das

“…., (on day 21) gravimetry was obtained, blood samples were collected for analysis of hematology, liver function tests, serum oxidative stress markers (MDA and SOD), nitrosative stress markers like nitric oxide (NO), antioxidants (ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, and vitamin D3) were estimated. …”
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