Mitochondrial DNA copy number as a genetic determinant of renal function: insights from bidirectional Mendelian randomization by Suwei Wang, Yuanjing Yang, Zeyu Pang, Yidan Li, Ke Li, Yan Sun, Jurong Yang

“…However, the impact of confounding factors and the absence of consistent associations with other renal function markers underscore the necessity for further research to clarify the role of mtDNA-CN in renal function.…”
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Main Factors Related with the White Coat Effect Level in Patients with Arterial Hypertension and Bronchial Asthma by G. F. Andreeva, M. I. Smirnova, V. M. Gorbunov, A. S. Kurekhyan, Y. N. Koshelyaevskaya

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The DNA replication factor RFC1 is required for interference-sensitive meiotic crossovers in Arabidopsis thaliana. by Yingxiang Wang, Zhihao Cheng, Jiyue Huang, Qian Shi, Yue Hong, Gregory P Copenhaver, Zhizhong Gong, Hong Ma

“…DNA synthesis is essential in current models of meiotic recombination pathways and includes only leading strand DNA synthesis, but few genes crucial for DNA synthesis have been tested genetically for their functions in meiosis. …”
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Ambient low-level benzene, genetic factors, and heart failure incidence among urban adults by Yongxuan Li, Yujia Bao, Jiawei Gu, Zheshen Han, Xiaobei Deng, Wei Mu, Hui Wang, Hongchao Qi, Lefei Han, Jinjun Ran

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Factors associated with obtaining lower IQR-CAP values in the detection of hepatic steatosis by transient elastography by Iván López-Mendez, Juan Luis Romero-Flores, Graciela Castro-Narro, Misael Uribe, Eva Juárez-Hernández

“…According to steatosis severity, the presence of anthropometric characteristics of obesity and significant alcohol consumption were independent factors for non-obtaining lower IQR-CAP values. Conclusions: In steatosis detection by CAP, obesity, significant alcohol consumption, glucose impairments, and minimal liver function test alterations were independent factors associated with non-obtaining lower values of IQR-CAP.…”
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The Impact of Significant Risk Factors on the Mortality Rate of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in the Iranian Population by Nasrin Milani, Mohammad Rouhbakhsh Zahmatkesh, Mona Kabiri

“…The vital signs and paraclinical parameters such as liver and renal function tests as well as hematological and inflammatory markers were evaluated based on recovered or non-recovered patients during admission. …”
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[Translated article] The influence of socioeconomic status and psychological factors on surgical outcomes of the carpometacarpal osteoarthritis of the thumb by A.M. Martín-Fuentes, C. Ojeda-Thies, M. Campoy-Serón, C. Ortega-Romero, L.R. Ramos-Pascua, D. Cecilia López

“…Lower socio-economic class significantly influences levels of depression and anxiety but did not affect functional outcome. Surgical treatment of carpometacarpal thumb osteoarthritis achieved better self-perceived hand function (QDASH, VAS, Kapandji) than conservative treatment. …”
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Cardiotrophin-1 Induces Tumor Necrosis Factor Synthesis in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells by Michael Fritzenwanger, Katharina Meusel, Christian Jung, Marcus Franz, Zhenhua Wang, Martin Foerster, Hans-R. Figulla

“…Chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with elevated concentrations of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1) and altered peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) function. …”
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Performance evaluation of the NG-TEST CARBA 5 and Genobio K.N.I.V.O. detection K-Set lateral flow assays for the detection of carbapenemases by Chloe N. Calica, Neda Domjacic, Jennifer Dacanay, Ethel C. de Carvalho Lopes, Mariel S. Mardoquio, Yan Chen, Ramzi Fattouh

“…Thus, the identification of CPOs is an important function of clinical microbiology laboratories. This study evaluates the performance of two lateral flow assays (LFAs), the NG-Test CARBA 5 (CARBA 5) and Genobio K.N.I.V.O. …”
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Vitamin D deficiency prevalence and risk factors in hypothyroid patients in a Kashmiri population in Mirpur by Usman Ghani, Abrar Hussain Azad

“…Chi-square tests were performed, as well as multivariate logistic regression, to ascertain which of the risk factors in the study were significant. …”
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Hospitalization experience and associated factors among Chinese patients with cancer: a cross-sectional study by Wenjuan Gao, Youyou Hu, Huayi Chu, Doudou Yu, Keyi Tang, Xiuwen Chen, Ying Zhu, Jing Han

“…Multiple linear regression analysis indicated four factors associated with cancer patients’ overall hospitalization experience, including payment of medical costs (β = −0.170, p < 0.001), type of cancer (β = 0.128, p = 0.026), quality of hospital services (β = 0.367, p < 0.001), and family function (β = 0.163, p = 0.001). …”
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Assessment of risk factors associated with trauma and prevention of falls in elderly patients in oral healthcare centers by Seema Jabeen, Sasmita Sahu, Priyamvada Kulshreshtha, Saurabh Pramanik, Vartika Singh, Meenakshi Upadhyay, Vasudha Kak

“…Comparison of studied age-groups was performed by “Chi-square test” for categorical variables. RESULTS: Factors which were linked with falls demonstrated statistically significant difference (P = 0.02) between the ages of both genders as well as was noted between genders (P = 0.05). …”
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Assessment of Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending Medical City Complex by Nabaa Wisam Sabri, Buthaina Ateyah Rashid, Raheem Saber Shwiehk, Azad H. Mahdy

“…The GFR test and other routine clinical tests must be performed regularly to monitor the change in kidney functions. …”
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The Validation of the Persian Version of Sugar Addiction Questionnaire: Factor Structure, Item Analysis and Model Fit by Seyyed Salman Alavi, Faezeh Mokhtari, Zahra Molavi, Somayeh Nasiri Moghadam, Samira Yaseri, Fereshteh Jannatifard, Hamed Alaghemandan, Fatemeh Padrad, Ghazal Panahi Saeb, Lili Safdari, Mohammad Reza Mohammadi

“…Participants completed the SAQ and Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS 2.0), and participated in DSM-5-based semi-structured interviews for sugar addiction. Factor analysis and reliability measures (Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest, split-half) were used to assess the SAQ's validity and reliability. …”
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‘‘Practices and factors affecting on-site medical equipment maintenance at Wau Teaching Hospital, South Sudan’’ by Natale Massimino Ucin, Manassé Nimpagaritse, Shital Mahindra Maru, Mulatedzi Makhado, Shiferaw Mitiku Tebeka

“…A convenience sample technique was used to select the participants. An exploratory factor analysis was performed to test the inter-relationship between variables, Bartlett’s test of sphericity(p = 0,000) indicated a significant correlation, The Kaiser-Meyer- Olkin measure of sample adequacy was 0.800, and this value indicated the appropriateness of the data. …”
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A Scoping Review of Factors Influencing Smoking Cessation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Tong Huimin, Tian Zheng, He Jingchun, Liu Dajun, Zhang Zhijun, Li Yuan, Zhang Nan, Wang Lan

“…The socio-demographic related factors affecting smoking cessation in patients with COPD were age, educational level, residence, marital status, occupational status, economic status, race, and sex; tobacco related factors included smoking index, smoking duration (years), cumulative smoking (packs/year), smoking intensity (packs/day), and tobacco addiction; disease related factors included mMRC score, GOLD level, severity of airflow restrictions, symptom, activity limitation due to lung problems, history of deterioration in outpatient care, receipt of COPD medication, receipt of lung CT, receipt of pulmonary function tests, receipt of surgery, and comorbid comorbidities; psychologically related factors included mental health status, quit smoking health beliefs, smoking cessation self-efficacy, motivation to quit smoking, stress, and adverse emotions; environmental/Interpersonal network related factors-included environmental impacts, social support, family support, tobacco control policies, and satisfaction with cessation care; and behavior related factors included alcohol consumption, coffee consumption, eating, physical activity, and have a hobby. …”
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Depression, sexuality and fibromyalgia syndrome: clinical findings and correlation to hematological parameters by Bruna Alves, Telma M Zakka, Manoel J. Teixeira, Helena H. Kaziyama, Jose T. T. Siqueira, Silvia R. D. T. Siqueira

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Genetic evidence suggests a causal relationship linking thyroid function to prospective memory and dementia and Parkinson’s disease by Yang Wang, Yanying Liu, Huimin Yang, Zhuang Mo, Haiyan Liu, Qi Yu

“…Abstract Epidemiological studies suggest a link between thyroid function and prospective memory (PM), but more evidence is required. …”
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Demographic and Occupational Determinants of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study by Monika S. Popova, Silviya P. Nikolova, Silviya I. Filkova

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Variants in Neurotransmitter-Related Genes Are Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease Risk and Cognitive Functioning but Not Short-Term Treatment Response by Tirso Zúñiga-Santamaría, Blanca Estela Pérez-Aldana, Ingrid Fricke-Galindo, Margarita González-González, Zoila Gloria Trujillo-de los Santos, Marie Catherine Boll-Woehrlen, Rosalía Rodríguez-García, Marisol López-López, Petra Yescas-Gómez

“…<i>BCHE</i> rs1803274 was associated with worse cognitive functioning. None of the genetic and non-genetic factors studied were associated with the response to pharmacological treatment. …”
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