A Study on Cough Sensitivity and Airway Inflammation in Patients with Sinobronchial Syndrome by Shengyuan Wang, Shanshan Niu, Siwan Wen, Mengru Zhang, Cuiqin Shi, Zhongmin Qiu, Li Yu, Xianghuai Xu

“…However, there was no difference of these threshold between SBS patients and patients with sinusitis without cough and HCs. …”
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The link between adherence to antihypertensive medications and mortality rates in patients with hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xuemei Peng, Lihong Wan, Benkai Yu, Jianhui Zhang

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis specifically investigates how different levels of adherence to antihypertensive therapy (AHT) affect mortality rates in HTN patients. …”
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Association of Body Mass Index with Echocardiographic Parameters and Incidence of Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation... by Yi Qiu, Shu Jiang

“…For each 1-unit increase in BMI, the odds of LAT/SEC increased by 12% (odds ratio (OR): 1.12, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.24). A threshold nonlinear relationship was found using the GAM between BMI and the risk of LAT/SEC. …”
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The ZJU index is associated with the risk of sarcopenia in American adults aged 20–59: a cross-sectional study by Jia-qi Hao, Shu-yue Hu, Zi-xuan Zhuang, Jia-wan Zhang, Meng-rui Xiong, Rui Wang, Wen Zhuang, Mo-jin Wang

“…Abstract Background The ZJU index is an innovative computational method which integrates BMI, FBG, TG, and ALT to AST ratio. …”
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Needleless graft preparation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with 4-strand semitendinosus autograft: a biomechanical in vitro study using a porcine model by Peter Melcher, Stefan Schleifenbaum, Yasmin Youssef, Philipp Rolzhäuser, Pierre Hepp, Jan Theopold

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate if a 4-strand semitendinosus autograft preparation technique is non-inferior to conventional preparation techniques with regard to maximum tensile strength threshold. Methods Fresh porcine flexor tendons were used as specimens in this study. …”
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Factors related to Hb-Var in maintenance hemodialysis patients by XIAO Xiao-fen, HUANG Hai-ming, WANG Xiao-qin

“…Objective To investigation and analysis the hemoglobin variability(Hb-Var) of maintenance hemodialysis(MHD) patients in the Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and explore the factors related to Hb-Var.Methods The study enrolled 56 MHD patients in the Blood Purification Center,Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between December 2013 and June 2014.Demographics and characteristics at baseline were collected.The doses of erythropoietin stimulating agents(ESAs) and intravenous doses of iron,and the number of adjusting ESAs,hemodiafiltration(HDF) and hemoperfusion(HP) were recorded during a follow-up period of 6months.The laboratory parameters including hemoglobin(Hb),calcium(Ca),phosphorus(P),immunoreactive parathyroid hormone(iPTH),serum ferritin(SF),and albumin(Alb) were determined at least three times during the follow-up period of 6 months.The Hb-Var was described by Hb coefficient of variation(Hb-CV) and fluctuation across threshold of the Hb level.The factors related to HbVar were analyzed.Results(1)There were 43 patients in the groups of Hb amplitude,accounting for76.79%;(2)Hb-CV was significantly different in gender,age,age of hemodialysis,vascular access for hemodialysis,dose of intravenous iron,and the number of adjusting ESAs(P<0.05);(3)Pearson correlation analysis revealed that Hb-CV was positively correlated with dose of the number of adjusting ESAs(r=0.757,P<0.05) and dose of intravenous iron(r= 0.757,P<0.05),but negatively with age of hemodialysis(r=-0.323,P<0.05),serum ferritin(r=-0.390,P<0.05) and albumin(r =-0.418,P<0.05),but not with age,calcium,phosphorus and immunoreactive parathyroid hormone;(4) Multiple regression analysis revealed that gender,vascular access for hemodialysis,the number of adjusting ESAs,dose of intravenous iron,and SF were independently associated with HbCV.Conclusions Hb-Var occurs commonly in maintenance hemodialysis patients,and it may be more obvious in the older.Fluctuation of Hb levels is closely associated with gender,vascular access for hemodialysis,and dose of intravenous iron.However,the relationship between Hb-Var and prognosis of CKD is still controversial,which needs more studies.…”
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Presentation of the content network of HSE systematic management components and operational plan in the Arbaeen procession by Minoo Safipour, Mojgan Zaeimdar, Manouchehr Omidvari, Razi Naserifar

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS V25, and descriptive statistics (mean, SD) were calculated. The threshold for statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. …”
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Association Between Serum Methylmalonic Acid (A Marker of Mitochondrial Dysfunction) and Serum Neurofilament Light Chains in a U.S. Population: a Cross‐Sectional Analysis From NHAN... by Jun Wei, Yang Liu, Ya Li

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between MMA and sNfL. Methods Data were obtained from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Higher relative fat mass was associated with a higher prevalence of gallstones in US adults by Shangfen Xie, Shanni Ma, Xiaofeng Chen, Libiao Fang, Dongen Li

“…Abstract Aims Our study aimed to investigate the association between the relative fat mass (RFM) and gallstones in adults. Methods Information obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2023 was utilized to examine the correlation between RFM and gallstones based on weighted multivariable regression analysis, smoothing curve fitting, and threshold effect analyses. …”
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Exploring the Controlling Factors of Watershed Streamflow Variability Using Hydrological and Machine Learning Models by Bingbing Ding, Xinxiao Yu, Guodong Jia

“…Among the key factors influencing streamflow variation, area was the most important, with precipitation having a stronger impact than temperature, positively affecting streamflow when exceeding 550 mm. Different land use types exerted nonlinear impacts on streamflow, with notable differences and threshold effects. …”
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Key drivers for market penetration of biosimilars in Europe by Cécile Rémuzat, Julie Dorey, Olivier Cristeau, Dan Ionescu, Guerric Radière, Mondher Toumi

“…The study objective was to conduct a quantitative analysis and identify drivers of biosimilar uptake of all available biosimilars in the European Union (EU). Methods: A three-step process was established to identify key drivers for the uptake of biosimilars in the top 10 EU member states (MS) pharmaceutical markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK): (1) literature review to identify incentive policies in place to enhance biosimilars adoption; (2) assessment of biosimilar market dynamics based on database analysis; (3) regression model analysis on price using the following explicative variables: incentive policies; price difference between the biosimilar and the originator product; distribution channel; generic uptake and generic price cut; pharmaceutical expenditure per capita; and market competition. …”
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Comprehensive study of heart rate recovery and altered ventilatory response to exercise in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by Layla Abdelhaleem Banawan, Rasha Galal Daabis, Hend Ramadan Atia Abdehaleim, Heba Ahmed Eshmawey

“…OSA patients had a reduced maximal exercise capacity expressed as lower VO2 peak, decreased BR and VO2 at anaerobic threshold compared to control group (p < 0.001, F ¼ 22.597, 68.773, and 82.90, respectively). …”
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Management of LH/FSH deficiency among assisted reproduction specialists in Spain: a Delphi consensus by Sonia Lobo, Beatriz Álvaro, Joana Peñarrubia, Carlos Ignacio García Fernández, Elisa Gil, Joaquín Llácer

“…The aim was to understand if consensus exists on LH/FSH deficiency management among specialists in assisted reproduction based on the latest available evidence.MethodsAn online, two-round Delphi consensus questionnaire was conducted from December 2021 to January 2022. …”
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Sleep behaviors and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease. by Yuqing Cai, Jia Chen, Xiaoyu Deng, Caiyun Wang, Jiefeng Huang, Ningfang Lian

“…Meanwhile, decision curve analysis showed that snoring had a better clinical net benefit compared to other biomarkers, with a threshold probability (Pt) of approximately 0.3-0.6.…”
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Effect of Footwear Versus Barefoot on Double-Leg Jump-Landing and Jump Height Measures: A Randomized Cross-Over Study by Kim Hébert-Losier, Caleb Boswell-Smith, Ivana Hanzlíková

“…Although the number of high injury-risk participants was not statistically different at a group level (*p*=1.000); 27 individuals (33.8%) exhibited a clinically meaningful difference between conditions of one error or more in LESS score, categorization was inconsistent for 16.3% of individuals, and four of the 17 landing errors significantly differed between conditions…”
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High-throughput phenotyping tools for blueberry count, weight, and size estimation based on modified YOLOv5s by Xingjian Li, Sushan Ru, Zixuan He, James D. Spiers, Lirong Xiang

“…This study developed an automated algorithm and smartphone application for accurate blueberry count and size estimation. Two different computer vision pipelines based on traditional methods and deep neural networks were implemented to detect and segment individual blueberries from Red-Green-Blue (RGB) images. …”
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Duplicate references in the 'Introduction' and 'Discussion' sections of scientific articles on physical education and sports by Leonid Podrigalo, Sergii Iermakov

“…Articles categorized as 'Highly cited threshold ≤1%' and '≥1%' exhibit different aspects of their impact in the academic environment. …”
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Nasal vs. oral BREATHing WIn Strategies in healthy individuals during cardiorespiratory Exercise testing (BreathWISE). by Massimo Mapelli, Elisabetta Salvioni, Irene Mattavelli, Giulia Grilli, Gabriele Zerboni, Alessandro Nava, Nicolò Capra, Arianna Galotta, Matteo Biroli, Gaia Bellini, Mattia Dall'Asta, Elisabetta Pasini, Antonio De Paola, Ludovica Torzolini, Nicola Mani, Sebastiano Turri, Jeness Campodonico, Piergiuseppe Agostoni

“…Variables were analysed at rest, at anaerobic threshold (AT), at intermediate exercise steps, and at peak.…”
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Detection of surface defects on conveyor belts based on adversarial repair networks by YANG Zelin, YANG Liqing, HAO Bin

“…The anomaly score was calculated based on the mean squared error between the feature maps of the test image and the reconstructed image, as well as the maximum value of the feature map of the test image, and compared with a set threshold to determine whether the test image contained defects. …”
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Impact of statin treatment on non-invasive tests based predictions of fibrosis in a referral pathway for NAFLD by Juan G Abraldes, Mang Ma, Mustafa Al-Karaghouli, Sonia Fuentes, Tracy Davyduke

“…We assessed the effects of statins on the association between NITs and VCTE at different fibrosis thresholds.Results 129 out of 832 patients were taking a statin and 138 additional patients had indication for a statin. …”
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