The effects of PM2.5 components on the cardiovascular disease admissions in Shanghai City, China: a multi- region study by Wanying Su, Heping Liu, Tiantian Han, Yunyun Wang, Yi An, Yan Lin

“…We obtained CVD daily admissions data from relevant departments of Tongji Hospital, including basic information (sex, age, time of admissions, ICD code of root cause of admissions, etc.). …”
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Time without PSA recurrence after radical prostatectomy as a predictor of future biochemical recurrence, metastatic disease and prostate cancer death: a prospective Scandinavian co... by Mats Steinholtz Ahlberg, Hans-Olov Adami, Hans Garmo, Lars Holmberg, Anna Bill-Axelson, Ove Andren, Gunnar Steineck, Jan-Erik Johansson

“…Median preoperative PSA was 9.8 ng/mL and median age was 65 years. For patients without biochemical recurrence 5 years after radical prostatectomy the 20-year probability of biochemical recurrence was 25% among men with Gleason score ≤3+4=7 and 57% among men with Gleason score ≥4+3=7; the probabilities for metastases were 0.8% and 17%; and for prostate cancer death 0.8% and 12%, respectively. …”
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Development of a statewide network hub for screening, referral, and enrollment into food as medicine programs across Kentucky by Christa Mayfield, Carolyn Lauckner, Joshua Bush, Ethan Cosson, Lauren Batey, Alison Gustafson, Alison Gustafson

“…We then used a quasi experimental study design to examine effects on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in a target population of Medicaid eligible individuals aged 18–64 with high blood pressure and/or type 2 diabetes in rural and urban areas. …”
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The assessment of the tear film lipid layer in different types of dry eye syndrome by T.N. Safonova, V.V. Averich, E.S. Medvedeva

“…Group 3 (control) comprised 20 individuals (40 eyes) of the same age range, who did not have any somatic or eye diseases. …”
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Modern options of endoscopic retrograde stenting of bile ducts in treatment of obstructive jaundice at malignant pancreatobiliary tumors by S. A. Budzinsky, S. G. Shapovalyants, Ye. D. Fedorov, A. G. Mylnikov, D. V. Bakhtiozina

“…Endoscopic stenting of biliary tract have been carried out in 523 cases, of them 418 (79,9%) procedures were carried out in 287 patients with jaundice of neoplastic origin (148 women, 139 men). Patients were in the age of 32 to 94 years (mean 68,2±9,3 year). With the help of the comprehensive diagnostic program providing ultrasound investigation, computer tomography, endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, it was possible to determine in 207 (72,1%) cases the distal block of biliary tract due to tumors of MDP, terminal CBD portion, distal part of common bile duct and pancreatic head, and the proximal block in 80 (27,9%) cases at lesions of gallbladder, hepatico-choledochal duct, lobar hepatic ducts or compression of proximal biliary tree by lymph nodes of hepatoduodenal ligament.Results. …”
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Prospects of two-port vitrectomy in the treatment of patients with epiretinal fibrosis by D.V. Borisova, I.A. Frolychev, N.A. Pozdeeva

“…Of the total number of patients, 64% (n=16) were women and 36% (n=9) were men. The mean age of the patients was 61±6,4 years. The surgical procedure was based on the developed technology and conducted by the same surgeon in the same clinical setting. …”
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The Association of Inflammatory Indexes Derived from Peripheral Blood Cell Count and Clinical Signs with Response to Treatment with Dupilumab in Pediatric Patients with Moderate-to... by Zhang L, Pi J, Wang J, Chen J, Zhang Y, Li J, Wang L, Li Y, Chen A, Luo X, Wang H

“…Baseline ELR could act as a predictor of the efficacy of dupilumab in the treatment of children with atopic dermatitis under 6 years of age.Keywords: atopic dermatitis, dupilumab, eosinophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, blood cell count…”
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Randomised controlled trial of topical kanuka honey for the treatment of rosacea by James Fingleton, Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley, Irene Braithwaite, Janwillem Kocks, Mark Holliday, Andrew Corin, Colin Helm, Davitt Sheahan, Barney Montgomery, Judith Riley, Anna Hunt, Christopher Tofield

“…Objective To investigate the efficacy of topical 90% medical-grade kanuka honey and 10% glycerine (Honevo) as a treatment for rosacea.Design Randomised controlled trial with blinded assessment of primary outcome variable.Setting Outpatient primary healthcare population from 5 New Zealand sites.Participants 138 adults aged ≥16, with a diagnosis of rosacea, and a baseline blinded Investigator Global Assessment of Rosacea Severity Score (IGA-RSS) of ≥2. 69 participants were randomised to each treatment arm. 1 participant was excluded from the Honevo group, and 7 and 15 participants withdrew from the Honevo and control groups, respectively.Interventions Participants were randomly allocated 1:1 to Honevo or control cream (Cetomacrogol), applied twice daily for 8 weeks.Main outcome measures The primary outcome measure was the proportion of participants who had a ≥2 improvement in the 7-point IGA-RSS at week 8 compared to baseline. …”
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Association of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors With Estimated Dietary Salt Consumption in Bangladeshi Adults: A Nationally Representative Cross‐Sectional Study by Lingkan Barua, Tahmina Akhter, Rijwan Bhuiyan, Halima Akter Sathi, Palash Chandra Banik, Mithila Faruque, Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam

“…It included a non‐institutionalized adults’ population of 6189 men and women aged 18–69 years. Their daily salt consumption was estimated using the spot urine sodium concentration following the Tanaka equation and reported according to the standard nomenclature proposed by the World Hypertension League and partner organizations involved in dietary salt reduction. …”
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Determinants maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda by Makiko Komasawa, Myo Nyein Aung, Christopher Nsereko, Kiyoko Saito, Robert Ssekitoleko, Mitsuo Isono, Motoyuki Yuasa

“…Factors positively associated with remaining motivated were age (≤ 30 versus > 30 years; adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 10.34, 95% CI; 1.92–55.74), profession (co-medical/non-medical staff versus medical doctors/medical officers; AOR: 11.66, 95% CI: 1.03–132.22), receiving mentoring/tutoring (AOR: 18.87, 95% CI: 2.55–139.72), and information from supervisors/management (AOR: 12.5, 95% CI: 2.60–60.42). …”
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Short Term Outcome of High Dose Dexamethasone Versus Prednisone In Children With Acute Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Single Center Trial by Ahmed Osama Kaddah, Niveen Salama, Doaa Maged Ahmed, Mariam Saad Nassim

“…Complete blood count was done at days 0,2,4,7,14,30 and 60. Results: The mean age in HD-DXM and PDN groups were 6 ± 2.9 years and 6 ± 3.5 years respectively (p=0.89). …”
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Investigation of Interaction Effects of Elbow and Wrist Angles in Sitting and Standing Postures on Grip Strength and Perceived Exertion by Davood Afshari, Niloofar Chinisaz, Maryam Seyedtabib, Iman Dianat, Maryam Nourollahi-Darabad

“…Material and Methods: In the present study, 30 students (15 females, 15 males) aged 19-30 participated. The average grip strength was measured by a dynamometer for 12 different positions based on the angle of the wrist and elbow in both standing and sitting postures. …”
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MOBILITAS SPASIAL LANSIA DI RUANG LUAR PERMUKIMAN PADAT KOTA by Diananta Pramitasari, Mutiara Anggi

“…These areas accommodate various groups of people, including the elderlies, choosing to stay permanently in the neighborhood for relishing old age life. Physical limitations faced by the elderlies do not reduce the need to keep going out, including walking around the settlement. …”
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Bony ankylosis adversely affects postoperative hip function in patients with ankylosing spondylitis undergoing total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study of 319 consecuti... by Liangliang Li, Jun Fu, Chi Xu, Ming Ni, Wei Chai, Libo Hao, Yonggang Zhou, Jiying Chen

“…Methods We identified 544 primary THAs performed in 319 consecutive patients with AS (median age, 33 years) from 2012 to 2017. Survivorship of the implants, complications, and patient satisfaction were investigated. …”
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Multinational comparison of new antidepressant use in older adults: a cohort study by Robyn Tamblyn, David Westfall Bates, David L Buckeridge, Will Dixon, Alan J Forster, Nadyne Girard, Jennifer Haas, Bettina Habib, Siyana Kurteva, Jack Li, Therese Sheppard

“…Objectives We used an international pharmacosurveillance network to estimate the rate and characteristics of antidepressant use in older adults in countries with more conservative (UK) and liberal depression guidelines (Canada, USA).Setting Electronic health records and population-based administrative data from six jurisdictions in four countries (UK, Taiwan, USA and Canada).Participants A historical cohort of older adults (≥65 years) who had a new episode of antidepressant use between 2009 and 2014.Outcome measures The age and sex-standardised cumulative incidence of new episodes of antidepressant use in older adults was measured. …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Postoperative Stress Hyperglycemia in Patients without Diabetes Following Cardiac Surgery by Mengli Zhang, Ziyi Zhang, Ningning Zhu, Lulu Wang, Hui Huang, Yike Wang, Fang Xue

“…The results of the meta-analysis indicated that statistically significant risk factors included age >65 years [odds ratios (OR) (95% CI ) = 3.47 (2.61–4.32)], female gender [OR (95%) = 1.54 (1.34–1.76)], combined heart valve and coronary artery bypass surgery [OR (95%) = 1.82 (1.23–2.70)], ejection fraction <40% [OR (95%) = 1.38 (1.17–1.63)], history of heart surgery [OR (95%) = 1.30 (1.06–1.59)], myocardial infarction [OR (95%) = 1.17 (1.05–1.31)], hyperlipidemia [OR (95%) = 0.76 (0.67–0.86)], hypertension [OR (95%) = 1.12 (1.03–1.22)], anticoagulant medication [OR (95%) = 0.77 (0.65–0.90)], cardiopulmonary bypass time >2 hours [OR (95%) = 20.26 (17.03–23.48)] and history of cardiopulmonary bypass [OR (95%) = 1.24 (1.09–1.41)]. …”
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The association between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity among Australian preschoolers: a compositional data analysis by Marga Decraene, Kar Hau Chong, Ty Stanford, Dorothea Dumuid, Penny Cross, Greet Cardon, Vera Verbestel, Marieke De Craemer, Anthony Okely

“…Their parents completed a questionnaire to assess their level of education and the child’s sleep duration, age and sex. CoDA was employed to investigate the association between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity in R. …”
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Factors influencing the kinetics of MSU crystal depletion measured with dual-energy CT in patients with gout by Tristan Pascart, Victor Laurent, Charlotte Jauffret, Aurore Pacaud, Vincent Ducoulombier, Julie Legrand, Stéphane Verdun, Laurène Norberciak, Jean-François Budzik

“…Associations between percentage change from the baseline volume of MSU crystal deposits and explanatory variables were assessed using linear mixed models.Results Sixty-two patients (age 67.3±12.8 years; 53 (85%) males) cumulating 104 follow-up DECT scans were included. …”
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Inflammatory burden index as a prognostic marker in patients with advanced gastric cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy by Jiao-Bao Huang, Zhi-Yong Zhou, Jun Lu, Ji-Yun Zhu, Bin Lai, Sheng-Xun Mao, Jia-Qing Cao

“…Finally, Inflammatory burden index(IBI) was grouped by X-tile software, and Kaplan-Meier method was used to compare the survival difference between groups.ResultsA total of 163 patients were enrolled in this study. The median age was 63 years(56-68). The median cycle of neoadjuvant therapy was 4(3-4). …”
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Safety of accessing brachial veins for large-bore upper extremity venous thrombectomy using ClotTriever Thrombectomy System by Luke A. Verst, Colvin Greenberg, David S. Shin, Matthew Abad-Santos, Eric J. Monroe, Mina S. Makary, Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick

“…Results Fourteen patients (8 males, 6 females; mean age 51.7 ± 13.6 years) comprising 16 upper extremity venous access sites were included in this study. …”
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