Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and its combined obesity indicators and the risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: A nationwide cross-sect... by Huoping Zheng, Meiling Xu, Jing Yang, Mingjun Xu

“…These indicators were categorized into four groups based on quartiles, and the prevalence of hypertension within each group was assessed. …”
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Evaluation of Renal Gene Expression of Protein Kinase C (PKC) Isoforms in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Proliferative Glomerular Diseases by Salwa Ibrahim, Laila Rashed, Sawsan Fadda

“…PKC β gene expression was significantly increased in the LN and MPGN groups compared to the diabetic nephropathy group (41.01 ± 14.03 and 39.93 ± 16.41 µg/ml, respectively, vs. 18.20 ± 4.91 µg/ml, p < 0.05). …”
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Nonlinear association between glycated hemoglobin levels and mortality in elderly patients with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease: a national health and nutrition examination sur... by Lihua Huang, Liuliu He, Qingfeng Zeng, Jinjing Huang, Xiaoyan Luo, Qiuming Zhong

“…HbA1c was divided into four quartiles: Quartile 1 (3.7–5.3%), Quartile 2 (5.4–5.6%), Quartile 3 (5.7–5.8%) as the reference group, and Quartile 4 (5.9–6.4%). …”
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Parastomal hernia repair: A 10-year retrospective study at District General Hospital—Recurrence and complications by Ali Javaid, Karim Muhammad, Nafees Qureshi

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Efficacy of a Mobile Health–Based Behavioral Treatment for Lifestyle Modification in Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management: Greenhabit Randomized Controlled Trial by Ana Maria Ruiz-Leon, Rosa Casas, Sara Castro-Barquero, Sofia Alfaro-González, Petia Radeva, Emilio Sacanella, Francesc Casanovas-Garriga, Ainhoa Pérez-Gesalí, Ramon Estruch

“…Multiple contrasts were corrected using a Bonferroni post hoc test. ResultsBoth groups showed significant reductions in HbA1c after 6 and 12 weeks (mean change in the intervention group [n=50] –0.4%, P<.001 vs –0.3% in the control group [n=53], P=.001) and in FPG after 6 weeks (mean change in the intervention group –5.3 mg/dL, P=.01 vs control group –5.8 mg/dL, P=.01). …”
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Ceftriaxone-associated dysbiosis decreases voriconazole bioavailability by upregulating intestinal P-glycoprotein expression through activation of the Nrf2-mediated signalling path... by Xiaokang Wang, Xiaokang Wang, Chunxiao Ye, Xixiao Yang, Maoxun Yang, Maoxun Yang, Maoxun Yang

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From shadowing to active learning: exploring the impact of supervised teaching clinics on gynecology education by Sangsang Ren, Hong Zhan, Asanga Fernando, Asanga Fernando, Xiangrong Xu, Weiguo Lu

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Assessment of the Combined Effects of Heavy Metal Cobalt and Sublethal Radiation on the Immune System by Gulzhan Ilderbayeva, Aigul Utegenova, Oralbek Ilderbayev, Zhibek Sembaeva, Gulsum Askarova

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Peculiarities of cardio-respiratory relationships in qualified athletes with different types of heart rhythm regulation according to respiratory maneuver data by Oleksandr Romanchuk, Oleksandr Romanchuk

“…Group 1 (with type I) consisted of 53 people, group 2 (with type II)—29 people, group 3 (with type III)—85 people, group 4 (with type IV)—16 people. …”
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Efficacy and safety of fluorescence navigation combined with 3D imaging in precise liver resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Chunwei Xu, Xinhua Cui, Jiafei Che, Xiaojing Shen, Dingchao Chen

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Comparative Analysis of the Outcomes of Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy with D2 and D3 Lymphadenectomy in the Treatment of Patients with Right Colon Cancer by A. A. Nevolskikh, V. A. Avdeenko, Yu. Yu. Mikhaleva, T. P. Pochuev, P. V. Sokolov, R. F. Zibirov, I. P. Reznik, N. D. Silin, L. O. Petrov, S. A. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…Involvement of apical lymph nodes (groups 203, 213, 223) was noted in 2 (3 %) patients. …”
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Causes of revision hip arthroplasty after hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture by Alexander N. Tsed, Nikita E. Mushtin, Alexander K. Dulaev

“…The average age of patients in Group 1 at the time of revision arthroplasty was 79 years and was statistically significantly different from the age of patients in Groups 2 and 3 (74.4 and 74.9 years, respectively). …”
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Challenges in sharing information effectively: examples from command and control by Diane H. Sonnenwald

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QUANTIFICATION OF ECTOPIC FAT DEPOTS IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY HEART DISEASE by A. N. Kokov, N. K. Brel, V. L. Masenko, O. V. Gruzdeva, Yu. A. Dyleva, E. V. Belik, O. L. Barbarash

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Cognition and Vascular Risk Factors: An Epidemiological Study by Augusto Vicario, Mildren Del Sueldo, Ruth A. Fernández, Julio Enders, Judith Zilberman, Gustavo H. Cerezo

“…Finally, we noted the importance of cognitive state early detection in all age groups, even in the youngest group. …”
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Photosynthetic characteristics of Paris polyphylla var. chinensis in response to different light intensities and soil water contents by Yaling Zhang, Yaling Zhang, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Rong Xu, Zhaozhao Wang, Juan Zhang, Xinghao Tang, Yu Chen, Xiao-Li Yan, Lu-Ping Qu, Lu-Ping Qu

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Effect of different hormonal protocols with timed AI on clinical signs of estrus and conception rates in Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes by Radena Nenova

“…At the same time, in the buffalo cows, the differences are lower, the Ovsynch pro- tocol having a relatively low pregnancy rate (38.3%), Ovsyn- ch+PRID – highest (45.0%), and Presynch/Ovsynch – lowest (30.4%). The season had no significant effect, but it is note- worthy that there are even higher conception rates after out-of- season TAI than in-season – a very well-expressed difference under Ovsynch+PRID (50.0% vs. 37.5%) and smaller under Presynch/Ovsynch (37.5% vs 28.9%) and Ovsynch (40.9% vs 36.0%). …”
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Call for Papers: How attractive are political parties and trade unions to young people? by IF and FRFG

“…According to 2017 figures from the United Kingdom, the share of members aged 18-24 reflects the general population of 8.9% quite well: group size estimates suggest that 18-24s make up 14.4% of the Green Party, 13.2% of the Conservative Party and 11.5% of the Labour Party, with only the Scottish National Party and UK Independence Party (UKIP) below the 8.9%, at 6.9% and 6.7% respectively (UK Party Members Project; https://esrcpartymembersproject.org). …”
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Clinical efficacy of electrosurgery and steel scalpel surgery for umbilical herniorrhaphy in bovine calves: A comparative analysis by Mohammad Raguib Munif, Md Ariful Islam, Md Sabuj Rahman, Md Mizanur Rahman, Md Rafiqul Alam

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Delta large-channel endoscopy versus unilateral biportal endoscopy decompressive laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Rushuo Wei, Weiqiang Liu, Mingdong Yu, Yushan Zhu, Ruzhan Yao, Bingwu Wang, Jesse Li-Ling

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