Factors influencing repeat blood donor lapsing in Guangzhou: based on the zero-inflated poisson regression model by KE Rongrong, XIE Guiyun, ZHENG Xiaoxiao, XU Yingying, HONG Xiaochun, LI Shijie, DENG Yongshi, SHEN Jinyu, CHEN Jinyan, OUYANG Jian

“…The changes in relevant influencing factors associated with each blood donation were measured and modeled for analysis. [Results] The zero-inflated part of ZIP showed that the risk of lapsing of male blood donors was 2.24 times that of female blood donors (OR 95% CI:1.864-2.696, P<0.001); the risk of lapsing of the 35-44 age group and over 45 age group was respectively 40% (OR 95% CI:0.455-0.790, P<0.001) and 61%(OR 95% CI:0.268-0.578, P<0.001) lower than that of the under 25 age group; the risk of lapsing for those who have donated blood twice and ≥3 times was respectively 50% (OR 95% CI:0.405-0.609, P<0.001) and 81% (OR 95% CI:0.154-0.225, P<0.001) lower than that of first-time donors; the risk of lapsing of those with junior high or high school education was 1.2 times that of those with a college degree or higher (OR 95% CI:1.033-1.384, P<0.05); the risk of lapsing for the divorced group was 2.02 times that of the married group (OR 95% CI:1.445-2.820, P<0.001); the risk of lapsing for those with an income (Yuan) of 10 000 to 50 000, 50 000 to 100 000 and more than 100 000 was respectively 0.67 (OR 95% CI:0.552-0.818, P<0.001), 0.72 (OR 95% CI:0.591-0.884, P=0.002) and 0.67 (OR 95% CI:0.535-0.834, P<0.001) times that of those with an income (Yuan) of less than 10 000. …”
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A new prognostic model based on serum apolipoprotein AI in patients with HBV-ACLF and acutely decompensated liver cirrhosis by Ruidong Mo, Zhenglan Zhang, Yanmei Zhou, Yue Wang, Pengbo Yin, Chenxi Zhang, Haoshuang Fu, Cong Qian, Xiaogang Xiang, Rongkun Yin, Qing Xie

“…Methods Baseline levels of serum lipids were measured, and data concerning the presence of complications were collected from 561 HBV-ACLF and AD patients. …”
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Skipping Breakfast Is Associated with an Atherogenic Lipid Profile in Overweight and Obese Prepubertal Children by A. Blasetti, S. Franchini, V. Castorani, L. Comegna, E. Fornari, F. Daniele, G. Prezioso, C. Piona, V. Federico, D. Zona, I. Bresadola, F. Chiarelli, C. Maffeis

“…Anthropometric characteristics (height SDS, weight SDS, and body mass index (BMI) z-score) were measured. Blood samples were collected to evaluate glucose and lipid metabolisms and hormone profile (growth hormone (GH), IGF-1, insulin, and cortisol). …”
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Immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy without locoregional radiotherapy in de novo metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma: two case reports and a literature review by Yingna Gao, Xiaoqiong Shi, Jianqiao He, Hui Yao, Guoning Yu, Lin Zhao, Yi Ma, Yi Ma, Hongliang Zheng, Minhui Zhu, Caiyun Zhang

“…Pre- and post-treatment levels of plasma Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA were measured, and radiological imaging was performed before and after treatment.ResultsWe achieved good efficacy in these two cases of dmNPC. …”
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Function mechanism of turbulent eddy and process intensification of particle-bubble collision in fine mineral flotation by Xiaoheng LI, Hainan WANG, Kaixin ZHENG, Lijun WANG, Xiaokang YAN, Haijun ZHANG, Jiongtian LIU

“…In this study, the microscale dynamic behavior of fluids, particles, and bubbles in an isotropic turbulent field was measured using high-frequency particle image velocimetry and high-speed microscopic camera technology. …”
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Testing an Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Platform in the Context of Traumatic Brain Injury: PRiORiTy Usability Study by Christel McMullan, Grace Turner, Ameeta Retzer, Antonio Belli, Elin Haf Davies, Laura Nice, Luke Flavell, Jackie Flavell, Melanie Calvert

“…The platform included measures for anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 item), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-2), posttraumatic stress disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder checklist 2), and TBI-specific quality of life (Traumatic Brain Injury – Quality of Life Short form) and a total of 26 questions. …”
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Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Predictors of Disability in a Cohort of Jordanian Patients with the First Ischemic Stroke by Majdi Al Qawasmeh, Belal Aldabbour, Aiman Momani, Deema Obiedat, Kefah Alhayek, Raid Kofahi, Ahmed Yassin, Khalid El-Salem

“…Finally, logistic regression analysis was used to measure the contribution of each of the independent variables. …”
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Effects of Metabolic Factors on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Zhou YF, Chen SH, Wang WD, Chen JL, Cai PY, Li MM, Lin YL, Li WQ, Huang DH, Li J, Li YT, Lin HL

“…Furthermore, all patients were divided into mild, moderate, and severe OSA groups according to their sleep apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). Measurements included nocturnal polysomnography, biochemical testing, and transthoracic echocardiography data.Results: The AHI in the MS group was higher (30.24± 21.69 vs 23.19± 17.65, p< 0.001) and the lowest oxygen saturation at night was lower (77.67± 9.23 vs 80.59± 9.26, p< 0.001) than those in the non-MS group. …”
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Intelligent task-oriented semantic communications:theory, technology and challenges by Chuanhong LIU, Caili GUO, Yang YANG, Jiujiu CHEN, Meiyi ZHU, Lu’nan SUN

“…However, there are challenges in how to measure semantic information and how to achieve optimal semantic codec.This paper reviews the existing works related to semantic communication,and proposes a semantic communication method and framework for intelligent tasks,paving the way for further development of semantic communication. …”
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Associations between Prospective Memory, Executive Function and Physical Activity in Schoolchildren by Anouk Irina Glättli, Markus Gerber, Sebastian Ludyga

“…Accuracy on the Flanker task was associated with VPA in both subjective and objective measures. Further, accuracy on the 1-Back task was positively associated with self-reported MPA, but only VPA in the objective assessment. …”
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Distribution of sasX, mupA, and qacA/B genes and determination of genetic relatedness of epidemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains associated with bloodstream in... by Rui Zhao, Bingyu Du, Lingling Hu, Chenxi Li, Fen Xue, Xing Wang, Changhong Jiang, Jinghua Wang, Yanfeng Zhao

“…Variations in the prevalence of virulence and resistance genes among these epidemic strains underscore the need for targeted infection control measures. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the genetic epidemiology of MRSA in the region, facilitating the development of effective prevention and control strategies for BSI.…”
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The contrasted impacts of grasshoppers on soil microbial activities in function of primary production and herbivore diet by Ibanez, Sébastien, Foulquier, Arnaud, Brun, Charles, Colace, Marie-Pascale, Piton, Gabin, Bernard, Lionel, Gallet, Christiane, Clément, Jean-Christophe

“…In order to assess the effects of herbivory on soil microbes, we measured their extracellular enzymatic activities, biomass and potential nitrogen mineralization (PNM). …”
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Emergence and clinical challenges of ST11-K64 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: molecular insights and implications for antimicrobial resistance and virulence in Southwes... by Linlin LI, Jiahui Liang, Huan Zhang, Jing Guo, Shan LI, Meng Li

“…This strain poses a significant clinical and therapeutic challenge, necessitating heightened vigilance, stringent infection control measures, and robust clinical management strategies.…”
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Three-dimensional omnidirectional characterization methods of rock anisotropic wave velocity and acoustic emission location optimization by Shengjun MIAO, Wenxuan YU, Mingchun LIANG, Pengjin YANG, Conghao LI, Zejing LIU

“…The average error of the proposed method is determined to be 1.89 mm for marble and 2.76 mm for siltstone, as measured by the lead breaking test. The location error for siltstone is greater than that for marble due to three primary reasons. …”
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Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase Is a Novel Predictor for the Severity in the Patients With MAFLD: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hefei, China by Yu L, Bao S, Zhu F, Xu Y, Zu F, Liu Y, Jiang R, Chen S, Chen W

“…Serum LDH activity levels were measured in 885 patients, and logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between LDH and metabolic syndrome and the severity of MAFLD.Results: In the study cohort of 855 obese patients, 604 (70.6%) had MetS. …”
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A community-based study to assess the prevalence and predictors of stunting among under-five children in Sheger City, Oromia, Ethiopia by Firomsa Botorie, Bilisom Balcha Abera, Abera Botorie, Abera Botorie, Asonya Abera, Abebe Dukessa Dubiwak, Abebe Dukessa Dubiwak, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos, Godana Arero Dassie

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, structured questionnaires, and anthropometric measurements. Afterward, the data were entered into EpiData (version 4.7) and exported to SPSS 26 for analysis. …”
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Establishment and Maintenance of a Digital Therapeutic Alliance in People Living With Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Two Exploratory Single-Arm Studies by Cassandra Snipes, Cornelia Dorner‑Ciossek, Brendan D Hare, Olya Besedina, Tim Campellone, Mariya Petrova, Shaheen E Lakhan, Abhishek Pratap

“…The mobile Agnew Relationship Measure (mARM) was used to assess DWA establishment after 3 weeks in both studies, and after 7 weeks in study 2 to assess DWA maintenance. …”
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Harmful newborn cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Misgana Seifu, Sultan Hassen, Mekdim Kassa, Yosef Haile, Zeleke Girma, Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Agune Ashole, Mintesinot Melka Gujo, Wondimagegn Taye Dema, Aleme Mekuriya, Endashaw Shibru

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors, and the strength of association was measured by odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval at a p-value of &lt;0.05. …”
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Hubungan antara Kadar Troponin T dengan Luas Infark Miokard yang Diukur dengan Menggunakan Metode Skoring QRS Selvester pada Pasien Infark Miokard Akut by Muhammad Lingga Primananda, Masrul Syafri, Malinda Meinapuri3

“…The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between troponin T level and myocardial infarction size that measured by using Selvester QRS scoring method. This research was an analytic research with cross sectional design that conducted in October 2013 to September 2014 in the sub-section of Medical Record of Khusus Jantung YJI Cabang Utama Sumatera Barat hospital. …”
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Gambaran Glukosa Darah Setelah Latihan Fisik pada Tikus Wistar Diabetes Melitus yang Diinduksi Aloksan by Ahmad Syukri Harahap, Rahmatina B. Herman, Eti Yerizel

“…The objective of this research was to determine the blood gucose levels of aloksan induced’s wistar rat after physical exercise.The research used 18 wistar rats 150-200 gram weight, divided into three groups, as six negative control group (K-), six positive control group inducing aloksan without physical exercise (K+) and six treated group inducing aloksan with physical exercise for four weeks (P). Blood glucose was measured by Accu Check’s glucometer.The result showed an increase in fasting blood glucose level significantly on positive control group (K-) and treated group (P) after induced period, which was 84,83±6,88 mg/dl on negative control group, 220,80±12,29 mg/dl on positive control group, and 248,50±94,55 mg/dl on treated group (p&lt;0,05). …”
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