A nomogram prediction model for mild cognitive impairment in non-dialysis outpatient patients with chronic kidney disease by Qin Yang, Yuhe Xiang, Guoting Ma, Min Cao, Yixi Fang, Wenbin Xu, Lin Li, Qin Li, Yu Feng, Qian Yang

“…Background The high prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in non-dialysis individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts their prognosis and quality of life.Objective This study aims to investigate the variables associated with MCI in non-dialysis outpatient patients with CKD and to construct and verify a nomogram prediction model.Methods 416 participants selected from two hospitals in Chengdu, between January 2023 and June 2023. …”
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Association between physical activity and quality of life in haemodialysed and peritoneal dialyzed patients in Hungary by Enikő Király, Gergő József Szőllősi, Zoltán Jenei, István Kárpáti

“…Furthermore, higher physical activity levels were associated with better quality of life parameters in both groups.Conclusion This study confirms the importance of physical activity among dialysis patients with ESKD, suggesting that greater activity could be associated with a better quality of life.…”
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Relationship of Biochemical and Sonographic Markers with Disease Severity in Rosacea Patients Without Cardiovascular Disease by Banu Ismail Mendi, Bokebatur Ahmet Rasit Mendi, Banu Farabi, Mehmet Fatih Atak

“…This study aims to investigate this potential relationship by assessing biochemical markers and sonographic findings in rosacea patients who were divided into groups based on disease severity. …”
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mHealth education for patients with chronic kidney disease: protocol for a scoping review by Anders Nikolai Ørsted Schultz, Kristian Kidholm, Jan Dominik Kampmann, Caroline Moos, Eithne Hayes Bauer

“…Quantitative results will be grouped by objectives (feasibility, effectiveness outcomes and outcome measures, patient perception and implementation challenges), types of intervention and characteristics of participants. …”
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Unveiling the Burden of Pruritus: Its Prevalence and Impact on Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients in Somalia by Jeele MOO, Adam AM, Addow ROB

“…Two hundred and ninety-nine routine hemodialysis patients had participated. The 12-item Pruritus Severity Scale (12-PSS) was used to assess pruritus severity, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used for sleep quality. …”
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Assessment of symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment using occlusal lift by Isabella Avelar Santos, Gracia Lopes Costa, Rodrigo Bernardes Pereira, Thiago Bezerra Leite, António Sérgio Guimarães, Luciane Lacerda Franco Rocha Rodrigues

“…METHODS: This is a longitudinal, quantitative and descriptive study; 40 patients with an indication for orthodontic treatment, participating in the study. …”
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Evaluation of Preptin and other Biomarkers in Coronary Artery Disease Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus by Saja T. Yassen, Layla O. Farhan

“…Methods: One hundred and twenty Iraqi participants between the ages of 40 and 60 years were enrolled (80 patients and 40 age-matched controls). …”
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Prehospital video triage of suspected stroke patients in Greater Manchester: pilot project report by Christopher Ashton, Adrian R Parry-Jones, Lisa Brunton, Ibrahim Alghamdi, David A Jenkins

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Characteristics of adherent and non-adherent patients with hypertension in a Norwegian cross-sectional study by Eirik Olsen, Lene V. Halvorsen, Stine Rognstad, Arleen Aune, Karl Marius Brobak, Ola Undrum Bergland, Vibeke N. Kjær, Knut Liestøl, Marit D. Solbu, Rune Mo, Eva Gerdts, Morten Rostrup, Sverre E. Kjeldsen, Aud Høieggen, Mimi S. Opdal, Anne Cecilie K. Larstorp, Camilla L. Søraas

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Anxiety and depression in primary knee osteoarthritis patients: are they related to clinical features and radiographic changes? by Yasmin A. Abd Elhamid, Ghada S. Elazkalany, Marwa H. Niazy, Angie Y. Afifi

“…Material and methods Fifty patients fulfilling primary knee OA classification criteria were recruited for the study, and 50 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals served as a control group. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on the Effects of Laser Photobiomodulation on Skeletal Muscle Fatigue in Spastic Patients by Sadi F. Stamborowski, Fernanda Púpio Silva Lima, Patrícia Sardinha Leonardo, Mário Oliveira Lima

“…Only a much reduced number of clinical trials have been performed with a small number of participants. There is a lack of clinical trials from different research groups that could help to understand and elucidate the effects of laser in prolonged muscle contraction in spastic palsy.…”
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Risk factors for fear of falling in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Li Ma, Qi Xie, Juhong Pei, Ling Gou, Yabin Zhang, Juanping Zhong, Yujie Su, Xinglei Wang, Xinman Dou

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Psychotherapists’ readiness to treat PTSD: the influence of refugees’ country of origin by Pia Maria Schwegler, Katharina Gossmann, Theresa Neumann, Anne Moser, Theresa Speth, Rita Rosner

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‘Everyone should know what they’re on’: a qualitative study of attitudes towards and use of patient held lists of medicines among patients, carers and healthcare professionals in p... by Caitriona Cahir, Kathleen E Bennett, Sheena M Mc Hugh, Ciara Kirke, Muriel Pate, Bernadine O'Donovan

“…Interviews were transcribed and thematically analysed based on the Framework approach, with the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and Theoretical Domains Framework.Results Three core themes emerged: (1) attitudes to PHML, (2) function and preferred features of PHML and (3) barriers and facilitators to future use of PHML. All participating (patients/carers and HCP) groups considered PHML beneficial for patients and HCPs (eg, empowering for patients and improved adherence). …”
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Analysis of retinal sublayers in patients with systemic COVID-19 illness with varying degrees of severity by Mohammad Reza Talebnejad, Mohammad Reza Badie, Hossein Shahriari, M. Hossein Nowroozzadeh

“…No differences were observed in pRNFL between the groups (P> 0.1). However, the outer plexiform layer (OPL) was the only retinal sublayer that demonstrated a significant difference in 6-mm volume across the groups, with volumes of 0.832 μm3 in controls, 0.822 μm³ in the outpatients, 0.814 μm³ in ward-admitted patients, and 0.785 μm³ in ICU-admitted cases (P = 0.006). …”
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Quality of Life, Depression, and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Renal Replacement Therapies in Saudi Arabia by Emad Adel Shdaifat

“…Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants comprising hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and kidney transplantation (Tx) patients. …”
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Malnutrition Amongst HIV Adult Patients in Selected Hospitals of Bushenyi District in Southwestern Uganda. by Odwee, Ambrose, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Acup, Christine Amongi, Kyamanywa, Patrick, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Obura, Richard, Agaba, Jude B., Makeri, Danladi, Kirimuhuzya, Claude, Sasirabo, Olivia, Bamaiyi, Pwaveno H.

“…Major socio-economic factors associated with malnutrition were being female, unemployed, dependent and with many family members. Patients with opportunistic infections, low adherence to HAART, and stage of HIV/AIDS had a higher risk of malnutrition Discussion: In rural communities, a majority of malnourished patients are elderly and these were identified as priority groups for HIV outreach campaigns. …”
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Modulation of Motor Cortical Activities by Action Observation and Execution in Patients with Stroke: An MEG Study by Jun-Ding Zhu, Chia-Hsiung Cheng, Yi-Jhan Tseng, Chien-Chen Chou, Chih-Chi Chen, Yu-Wei Hsieh, Yu-Hsien Liao

“…Stroke patients performed one additional condition of affected hand observation combined with execution (affected hand AOE). …”
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Pain Reduction in Patellofemoral Knee Patients During 3-Month Intervention with Biomechanical and Sensorimotor Foot Orthoses: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study by Steven Simon, Andreas Heine, Jonas Dully, Carlo Dindorf, Oliver Ludwig, Michael Fröhlich, Stephan Becker

“…Therefore, this study addresses the impact of biomechanical foot orthoses (BMFOs) and sensorimotor foot orthoses (SMFOs) on patients with foot deformity and PFP. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 26 participants (9 men, 17 women; 27.7 ± 10.7 years; 175.0 ± 0.1 cm; 75.7 ± 18.8 kg; BMI: 24.7 ± 5.6) took part in this randomized controlled clinical trial. …”
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Doctor! Did you Google my symptoms? A qualitative study of patient perceptions of doctors’ point-of-care information seeking by Mieke L van Driel, Isaac Tranter, Ben Mitchell

“…The interviews were analysed through a process of iterative thematic analysis using the framework of Braun and Clarke.Participants The 16 participants were purposively sampled including 5 men and 11 women from a diverse range of educational and age groups.Results How a doctor’s need to look up information impacted patient impressions of competence and trust was an overarching theme. …”
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