Frailty Is Associated With Decreased Survival in Adult Patients With Nonoperative and Operative Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 381,754 Patients by Evan N. Courville, MD, Oluwafemi P. Owodunni, MD, MPH, Jordyn T. Courville, BS, Syed F. Kazim, MD, PhD, Alexander J. Kassicieh, BS, Allyson M. Hynes, MD, Meic H. Schmidt, MD, MBA, Christian A. Bowers, MD

“…Cohorts were predominately male and White. Multivariable analyses showed a stepwise relationship with all outcomes P < 0.001; 7.1% nonoperative and 14.9% operative patients had an 20% to 46% increased risk of mortality, that is, nonoperative: very frail (HR: 1.20 [95% CI: 1.13–1.26]), and operative: very frail (HR: 1.46 [95% CI: 1.38–1.55]). …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict survival in septic patients with heart failure in the intensive care unit by Tong Tong, Yikun Guo, Qingqing Wang, Xiaoning Sun, Ziyi Sun, Yuhan Yang, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Kuiwu Yao

“…A nomogram model was developed to predict short-term survival probabilities, using 13 variables: age, pneumonia, endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, potassium (K), anion gap (AG), lactate (Lac), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), white blood cell count (WBC), red cell distribution width (RDW), hemoglobin-to-red cell distribution width ratio (HRR), Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). …”
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Characterization of two iron bullets from the royal ammunition factory of Eugi (Spain) by Zalakain I., Berlanga C., Alvarez L., Asa L., Labé P., Rivero P., Valencia J., Rodríguez R.

“…The analyses of the microstructures carried out by LM and SEM showed that one bullet was composed of white cast iron with a pearlitic matrix, steadite and graphite; while the other was composed of grey cast iron with a pearlitic matrix, graphite and a low amount of steadite. …”
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Butterfly Pea and Roselle Combination Extracts Reduce V-CAM, ICAM, and IL-6 Levels in High Fat Atherogenic Diet Rats by Karnirius Harefa, Ahmad Hafizullah Ritonga, Riri Safitri, Barita Aritonang, Rahmad Gurusinga, Irmayani Irmayani, Sri Wulan

“…METHODS: A study with a post-test control group design using 36 male white rats was performed. The rats were randomly assigned to 6 groups; 1 group was fed with standard feed, while 5 groups were fed with a high-fat atherogenic diet (HFAD) to create atherosclerosis rat models. …”
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A Clinical Monitoring Program of COVID-19 Outpatients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Hossein Kasiri, Cyrus Mahjub, Mohammadreza Mazaeri, Fahimeh Naderi-Behdani, Aliyeh Bazi, Monireh Ghazaeian, Sahar Fallah

“…The majority of patients suffered from fatigue (78.1%), sore throat (67.6%), cough (60%), and myalgia (55.2%). C-reactive protein, white blood cell, lymphocyte, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and hemoglobin levels were recovered significantly during the first two weeks (P<0.001). …”
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Allium cepa L. as a natural antioxidant: Its efficacy in combating heat stress-induced physiological alterations by Ayobami O. Sobanke, Afusat Aiyeola, Frances I. Okwuonu, Wuraola S. Nnaemeka, Jeremiah C. Ndubuisi, Franklin I. Udeoji, Jane N. Adiele

“…However, there was a significant rise in the levels of inflammatory markers, platelet counts, LDL-c triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and white blood cell (WBC). Many of these alterations were reversed by AC supplementation, by increasing RBC counts, HB levels, and antioxidant enzyme activities while decreasing LDL-c, TG and TC, MDA, and TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-α). …”
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Development and Evaluation of Aloperine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Liu H, Liu S, Ma P, Ma L, Liu Y, Zhao F, Zhou R

“…Through a series of experiments including single-factor experimentation, transmission electron microscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography, in vivo pharmacokinetics, and tissue distribution studies, we assessed the physicochemical properties, drug release profiles, and in vitro and in vivo performance of this novel nanocarrier.Results: The prepared aloperine-loaded NLCs exhibited a milky white and translucent suspension appearance, presenting a quasi-spherical shape under a transmission electron microscope, with an average particle size of (509.48± 30.04) nm and an entrapment efficiency of (64.18± 1.14)%. …”
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Comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents in a juvenile correctional treatment center: a pilot evaluation by Johanna B. Folk, Phillip Yang, Anne Thomas, Jayme Lyon, Jaisal Patel, Clara Yoon, Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy

“…Through a community-academic partnership, the current pilot study evaluated a comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy program implemented in a juvenile correctional treatment center.MethodsYouth participants (N = 113) were on average 15.37 years old (SD = 1.10, range = 13–17), 68.1% boys, and identified as 69.0% Latinx, 22.1% Black, 8.0% White, and 0.9% Native American. Youth received comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT-A), including individual therapy, skills training groups, family therapy, multi-family skills training groups, and skills coaching in the milieu by direct care staff who participated in extensive training and ongoing consultation team meetings. …”
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Some haematological values in the healthy kangol dogs and german wolfdogs by Zafer Durgun, Mursayettin Eksen, Ercan Keskin

“…<p> In this investigation, the mean of red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), blood platelet counts and me an of hemoglobin amaund (Hb) and hemataerit values (PVC) in ma/e Kangal dogs were fo und to be 5. 60x10⁶, 10.22x10³, 3.17x10⁵/mm³, 12.56 gldl and 42.64 % whereas the same values in female Kangal dogs were determined to be 5.76x10⁶, 9.66x10³, 3.06x10⁵/mm³, 15.43 gld/ and 52.43 %, respectively. …”
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Development and Assessment of a Color-Variable Chlorine Dioxide Slow-Releasing Card for Litchi Preservation by Li Guo, Guang Wu, Qingchun Yin, Lin Luo, Hao Deng

“…The ClO₂ releasing time of the card was more than 120 h at 5–25 °C, and it could change color from dark yellow to white. The qualities of 3 kg litchi treated with no pieces (CK), half a piece (T1), one piece (T2), two pieces (T3), and three pieces (T4) of ClO₂ slow-releasing card were compared. …”
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Death and disappearance: Measuring racial disparities in mortality and life expectancy among people in state prisons, United States 2000-2014. by Bryan L Sykes, Ernest K Chavez, Justin D Strong

“…Gains in the mortality decline were disproportionately experienced by Non-Hispanic White and Non-Hispanic Black men, with the latter experiencing the greatest gains in life-expectancy of any demographic group. …”
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Association between self-reported eye conditions in patients at rural federally qualified health centers and vision-targeted health-related quality of life: the AL-SIGHT study by Thomas A. Swain, Thomas A. Swain, Gerald McGwin, Gerald McGwin, Lindsay A. Rhodes, Christopher A. Girkin, Cynthia Owsley

“…We examined demographic factors and self-reported eye conditions associated with VFQ-9 scores.MethodsThe VFQ-9 (score range 0–100) was administered to patients at-risk for glaucoma including African Americans or Hispanics ≥40 years, white persons ≥50 years, persons with diabetes ≥18 years, ≥18 years with glaucoma or glaucoma suspect, and/or ≥ 18 years with a family history of glaucoma. …”
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Excitation-mode-selective emission through multiexcitonic states in a double perovskite single crystal by Hao Suo, Nan Wang, Yu Zhang, Xin Zhang, Jinmeng Xiang, Xiaojia Wang, Guansheng Xing, Dongxu Guo, Jiwen Chang, Yu Wang, Panlai Li, Zhijun Wang, Yuhai Zhang, Bing Chen, Shuzhou Li, Chongfeng Guo, Feng Wang

“…Remarkably, the transparent crystal exhibits highly efficient white photoluminescence (quantum yield >97%), X-ray excited blue emission with long afterglow (duration >9 h), and high-brightness self-reproducible violet-blue mechanoluminescence. …”
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The effect of caregiver opinion leaders to increase demand for evidence-based practices for youth anxiety: A cluster randomized controlled trial by Margaret E. Crane, Marc S. Atkins, Sara J. Becker, Jonathan Purtle, Gillian C. Dysart, Sydney Keller, Olivia Brauer, Sirina E. Tiwari, Thomas M. Olino, Lara Baez, John Lestino, Philip C. Kendall

“…Method Participants ( N  = 262; 92% female; 69% White, 82% non-Hispanic) were caregivers who registered for a virtual presentation on youth anxiety treatment through their child's school. …”
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Targeting Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with Thiadiazine Thione Derivatives: An In Vivo Study of Its Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Pyretic, Anti-Nociceptive, and Anti-Sedative Properties by Sarah Sarwar, Nadia Sarwar, Haleema Ali, Rafiullah, Rasool Khan, Ajaz Ahmad, Amin Ullah, Ho Soonmin, Nazif Ullah

“…Additionally, the derivatives were evaluated for their anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, and antisedative properties using standardized models, including carrageenan-induced paw edema, acetic acid-induced abdominal writhes, yeast-induced fever, and white wood apparatus, respectively. <b>Results:</b> Of the tested derivatives, C5 exhibited the most promising results, with a 61.78% reduction in lesion size and significant decrease in parasite load. …”
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The characteristics of dermatology inpatients seen at the quaternary Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa, over a 5-year period – 2015 - 2020 by L Mthembu, J T Masuka, K Duze, A Mosam

“…Females accounted for 2 527 (51.9%), while black African, coloured, Indian/Asian, white and unclassified patients constituted 3 146 (64.6%), 106 (2.2%), 1 129 (23.2%), 431 (8.9%) and 55 (1.1%), respectively. …”
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Establishing of a risk prediction model for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a retrospective cohort study by Nan Li, Chenbing Liu, Zhangfan Lu, Wenjian Wu, Feng Zhang, Lihong Qiu, Chao Shen, Di Sheng, Zhong Liu

“…Results Our study indicated that male, body mass index (BMI), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), serum uric acid to creatinine ratio (SUA/Cr) and white blood cell (WBC) were associated with MASLD incidence. …”
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Riverine microplastic discharge along the southern Black Sea coast of Türkiye by Yahya Terzi, Rafet Çağrı Öztürk, Ahmet Raif Eryaşar, İlhan Yandi, Ahmet Şahin, Fatih Yılmaz, Kenan Gedik, Sedat Gündoğdu

“…MP sizes ranged predominantly between 200–1000 μ m, and fibers constituted the majority of shapes (64.1%), followed by fragments (28.3%). White (36.8% ± 1.93%) and transparent (30.9% ± 2.39%) MPs were the most prevalent colors. …”
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Mortality trends of traumatic brain injuries in the adult population of the United States: a CDC WONDER analysis from 1999 to 2020 by Muhammad Hamza Dawood, Yusra Fazli, Sejal Lund, Shurjeel Uddin Qazi, Rija Tahir, Areehah Zafar Masood, Aiman Azam Qureshi, Saleha Safdar, Heraa Zaheer, Muhammad TayyabMuzaffar Chaychi

“…American Indian or Alaska Native adults had the highest AAMR (31.9) followed by White (24.4). South had the highest AAMR (25.3), followed by West (22.7). …”
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Factor Analysis Influencing Postoperative Hospital Stay and Medical Costs for Patients with Definite, Suspected, or Unmatched Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis according to the Toky... by Aoi Hayasaki, Koji Takahashi, Takehiro Fujii, Koji Kumamoto, Koji Fujii, Eiichi Matsumoto, Shigeki Miyahara, Tsukasa Kusuta, Yoshinori Azumi, Shuji Isaji

“…Performance status (PS), white blood cell count, and severity grade were identified as preoperative factors influencing PHS by multivariate analysis, and significant independent preoperative factors influencing MC were age, PS, preoperative biliary drainage, hospital stay before surgery, albumin, and severity grade. …”
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