Impact of Handgrip Strength on Survival in Hemodialysis Patients by Kyungho Park, Seongyeop Jeong, Hyerim Park, Eu Jin Lee, Young Rok Ham, Ki Ryang Na, Dae Eun Choi

“…Handgrip strength (HGS) offers a quick and reliable measure of muscle strength and functional capacity. …”
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Relationship between the postpartum moment of pregnancy and productivity in water buffalo cows. Preliminary results by Héctor Nava-Trujillo, Adriana Morgado-Osorio, Armando Quintero-Moreno

“…In conclusion, water buffalo cows getting pregnant in the first 90 days postpartum had more milk yield per day of calving interval, more milk per year, and fewer non-productive days than those getting pregnant after 90 days postpartum. Adopt measurements to increase the reproductive performance of water buffalo cows and, in consequence, to maximize profitability must be a rule and not an exception. …”
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Effect of a tailor-made hydrotherapy on physical functions in patients after unilateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty—A feasibility study by Wai-Wang Chau, Mei-Yan Lau, Tsz-Lung Choi, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho

“…The primary outcome was Knee Society Function Score (KFS) measured before surgery, six months, and one year after UKA. …”
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Therapeutic Effect of Yijinjing Rehabilitation Training Combined with Interference Current Therapy on Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis by XU Ming, LI Ya, QIN Shuang, LU Xiaoye, AI Kun, ZHANG Hong

“…Before and after treatment, visual analogue score (VAS) was used to evaluate the severity of pain; universal goniometer was used to measure the active range of motion (AROM); timed "up and go" test (TUGT) was used to evaluate the functional walking ability; Western Ontario and McMaster University Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score was used to evaluate knee function; and Berg balance scale (BBS) and balance function test system were used to evaluate balance function (left and right swing index, center of gravity track length, track rectangular area, track peripheral area, and track length per unit area with eyes open or closed).ResultsCompared with that before treatment, TUGT, pain, stiffness and physical function scores and total score of WOMAC, left and right swing index, center of gravity track length, track rectangular area and track peripheral area with eyes open or closed in both groups after treatment decreased significantly, the proportion of low VAS score (0-2 points), the maximum AROM, the BBS score and track length per unit area with eyes open or closed increased significantly, and the differences were statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Prognostic Value of Inflammatory and Nutritional Indicators in Non-Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcomas by Yan Y, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Zhong G, Huang W, Zhang Y

“…These indicators included neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (PNI), albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR), and platelet-to-albumin ratio (PAR).Methods: A total of 93 were included, and blood indexes were measured preoperatively. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses identified significant predictors, and model performance was assessed using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC), Concordance Index (C-index), and Likelihood Ratio Chi-Square (LR_χ 2).Results: Univariate analysis indicated that NLR, PLR, LMR, SIRI, AGR, and PAR show potentially significant differences (P< 0.01), except for PNI. …”
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Inpatient autopsy rate and associated factors in a Chinese megacity: a population-based retrospective cohort study by Yu Wang, Jiming Zhu, Zihan Wang, Dachun Zhao, Hange Li, Yanrong He, Xidong Guo, Hanbo Zhang, Huatang Zeng

“…Among them, a total of 34 577 cases with complete data, classified hospital and Chinese nationality, were included for further multivariable rare events logistic regression and Poisson pseudo maximum likelihood regression.Outcome measures Whether the inpatient death was autopsied or not.Results The autopsy procedure was performed in 0.9% (319/35 272) of hospital deaths. …”
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Knowledge and occupational practices of beauticians and barbers in the transmission of viral hepatitis: A mixed-methods study in Volta Region of Ghana. by Silas Adjei-Gyamfi, Abigail Asirifi, Clotilda Asobuno, Felix Kwame Korang

“…Policy-makers and regulatory bodies should institute and enforce rigorous policies and guidelines on job-related safety measures and health practices including regular training, monitoring, screening, and vaccination programs for these high-risk community workers in Ghana.…”
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Development of normal reference intervals for renal function in pregnancy: a secondary analysis of clinical trial data by Zandile Legoabe, Motshedisi Sebitloane, Carl Lombard, Megeshinee Naidoo, Glenda Gray, Dhayendre Moodley

“…Women were monitored 4-weekly during pregnancy until six months postpartum. We measured maternal weight and serum creatinine (sCr) at each visit and calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) rates using the Cockcroft–Gault (CG) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formulae. …”
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Randomized Clinical Trial of Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Medications on Preventing Spikes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor I... by Piriya Soomsawasdi, Kulawan Rojananuangnit, Eakkachai Arayangkoon, Ratchada Chantiwas, Sureeporn Pengrungreungwong, Nontakorn Preawsampran, Natnaree Tinpowong, Rujira Samakhararaksakul, Kanokwan Katkingkaew, Natthapuch Seekhum, Wanwisa Sathim

“…In the prophylactic premedication groups, mean IOP at 30 min were within 21 mmHg and returned to their baseline at 1 h. Mean IOP measurements between baseline and 30 min in the brimonidine/timolol two-drop regimen were not significantly different: 13.72 ± 4.63 vs 15.11 ± 4.39 mmHg, p = 0.096. …”
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Design and application of a pharyngeal swab samples collection device (一种咽拭子采集装置的设计及应用) by KANG Jie (康杰), LU Minghui (路明惠), TIAN Ruixi (田润溪), FAN Jiao (范姣), WANG Lin (王琳)

“…The degree of comfort and satisfaction in objects of sample collection were measured. Results The time spent in sample collection was (22. 84±2. 57)s in the study group, which was shorter than that in the control group (P＜0. 05). …”
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Physical modelling of damage mechanism of slopes containing near horizontal weak layers under rainfall conditions by Zhigang TAO, Chuang XU, Songyuan LIU, Yong LI, Kexin XIU

“…From the results of displacement monitoring, it can be seen that the slope cracks can be up to 35 mm wide, indicating that the slope slippage damage. ② From the numerical simulation analysis, it can be seen that the slope deformation increases significantly under rainfall conditions, and the maximum deformation can be up to 40 cm without anchoring measures. At the same time, the closer to the coal seam position, the larger the area of the plastic zone of slope shear damage, and the landslide body appears to have a large area of shear damage after sliding along the weak layer of the rock body, which verifies the deformation form of slope shear-slip damage. ③ From the comparative analysis of the NPR anchor cable reinforcement scheme and the PR anchor cable reinforcement scheme, it can be seen that the supporting effect of the NPR anchor cable is much better than that of the PR anchor cable, the maximum displacement of the slope under the NPR anchor cable support is reduced by 17.6 cm, while the maximum displacement of the slope under the PR anchor cable support is reduced by only 10.3 cm. …”
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Self-rated health status and associated factors in Ilam, west of Iran: results of a population-based cross-sectional study by Mohammad Bazyar, Hojatollah Kakaei, Hamed Azadi, Mohsen Jalilian, Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Kamran Malekan, Reza Pakzad, Reza Pakzad, Reza Pakzad, Reza Pakzad

“…The most effective variables for poor SRH status were hopelessness about the future and suffering from underlying diseases.ConclusionIt is important to devise corrective measures and effective public health policies to address causes and factors associated with poor SRH. …”
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Using Statistical Analysis to Assess Urban Groundwater in Beni Mellal City (Morocco) by Mohamed El Baghdadi, Radouane Medah, Amal Jouider

“…For most of the trace elements, the measured concentrations were far below the standard values except Al and Fe in some samples which exceed all guideline values. …”
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Non-communicable diseases and their associations with outpatient services utilisation: insight from a population-based survey in Malaysia by Jabrullah Ab Hamid, Awatef Amer Nordin, Suhana Jawahir, Adilius Manual, Iqbal Ab Rahim, Sarah Nurain Mohd Noh, Nur Elina Ab Mutalib, Nurul Salwana Abu Bakar

“…This study aims to estimate the prevalence of non-communicable diseases among adults in Malaysia, identify factors associated with multimorbidity, and assess the association between the number of non-communicable diseases and outpatient services utilisation.Design and setting A retrospective secondary data analysis using data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, a cross-sectional household survey among the population in Malaysia.Participants All adults aged 18 years and above.Outcome measures The two outcome variables were multimorbidity and outpatient services utilisation. …”
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Establishment of a New Hyperglycemic Obesity Cardiac Dysfunction Mouse Model with Triacsin C by ZHAO Xiaona, WANG Peng, YE Maoqing, QU Xinkai

“…Cardiac function, including ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD), end-diastolic interventricular septal thickness (EDIVS), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and left ventricular short-axis fractional shortening (FS), was measured by echocardiography. HE staining was used to detect the changes in epididymal white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). …”
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Association between childhood immunisation coverage and proximity to health facilities in rural settings: a cross-sectional analysis of Service Provision Assessment 2013–2014 facil... by Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor, Nicole E Johns, Mike Chisema, M Carolina Danovaro-Holliday, Katherine Kirkby, Anne Schlotheuber, Messeret Shibeshi, Samir V Sodha, Boston Zimba

“…We examined associations between proximity to health facilities and vaccination receipt via bivariate comparisons and logistic regression models.Participants 2740 children aged 12–23 months living in rural areas.Outcome measures Immunisation coverage for the six vaccines included in the Malawi Expanded Programme on Immunization schedule for children under 1 year at time of study, as well as two composite vaccination indicators (receipt of basic vaccines and receipt of all recommended vaccines), zero-dose pentavalent coverage, and pentavalent dropout.Findings 72% (706/977) of facilities offered childhood vaccination services. …”
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Ultrasound-based radiomics and clinical factors-based nomogram for early intracranial hypertension detection in patients with decompressive craniotomy by Zunfeng Fu, Lin Peng, Laicai Guo, Chao Qin, Yanhong Yu, Jiajun Zhang, Yan Liu

“…Based on invasive intracranial pressure (ICPi) measurements, patients were grouped according to threshold values of 15 mmHg and 20 mmHg. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Mechanistic and Correlative Models for Global and Bhutan-Specific Suitability of Parthenium Weed and Vulnerability of Agriculture in Bhutan by Sangay Dorji, Stephen Stewart, Asad Shabbir, Ali Bajwa, Ammar Aziz, Steve Adkins

“…When compared against occurrence records and pseudo-absences, measured by area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, true skill statistic, sensitivity, and specificity, the results revealed higher performance of RF compared to CLIMEX. …”
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Optimizing Risk-based Stock Return Prediction in Tehran Stock Exchange industries: A Data Envelopment Analysis by Hamidreza Akhbari, Heydar Mohammadzadeh Salteh, Rasoul Baradaran Hassanzadeh, Mehdi Zeynali

“…This is particularly viable as the production output of other industries is significantly lower compared to these three industries. basic measures should be taken to increase the production of industrial and non-oil goods to reduce imports and increase exports of final goods to other countries to increase economic growth. …”
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Activity of Aztreonam-avibactam and other β-lactamase inhibitor combinations against Gram-negative bacteria isolated from patients hospitalized with pneumonia in United States medi... by Helio S. Sader, Rodrigo E. Mendes, S. J. Ryan Arends, Timothy B. Doyle, Mariana Castanheira

“…Results of surveillance programs are valuable for planning empiric antimicrobial therapy guidelines and infection control measures.…”
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