Understanding the causes and consequences of low statin adherence: evidence from UK Biobank primary care data by Deniz Türkmen, Xiaoran Liang, Jane A. H. Masoli, Dipender Gill, Luke C. Pilling, Jack Bowden

“…For 13,000 patients with ≥ 3 LDL-c measures, we used inverse probability of treatment weighting methods to estimate the effect of sustained adherence intervention on LDL-c reduction longitudinally. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of invasive meningococcal disease and carriage prevalence of Neisseria meningitidis in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, 2004–2023: a ret... by Halimubieke Nazhaerbieke, Wenhui Fu, Zhaoguo Lan, Yesitai Muheiyati, Tian Tian, Caipilima Wuqierjiafu, Na Xie

“…Methods Epidemiological characteristics were analyzed using descriptive epidemiological methods. …”
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Assessment of predictors and mitigation strategy for therapeutic inertia in the management of hypertension: a quality improvement project by Ananyan Sampath, Shreya Deshpande, Rashmi Verma, Rajnish Joshi

“…Introduction: Hypertension remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, with prevalence exceeding 1.4 billion and rising, particularly in low–middle income countries (LMICs).1,2 Despite extensive guidelines, therapeutic inertia (TI) impedes optimal blood pressure (BP) control, contributing to poor outcomes.3 Hypertension prevalence in India is rising, but awareness, treatment and control lag due to patient factors, poor health awareness, clinical latency and physician prescribing behavior, leaving over 90% of patients with uncontrolled BP.4 Materials and methods: This facility-based cross-sectional study used a quality improvement approach to assess TI in hypertension management. …”
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Effects of sleep deprivation on heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Suling Zhang, Xiaodan Niu, Jinke Ma, Jinke Ma, Xin Wei, Xin Wei, Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Weiping Du

“…However, existing studies exhibit considerable heterogeneity due to inconsistencies in HRV measurement methods, variations in deprivation duration, and inadequate control of confounding factors.ObjectiveThis study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the impact of sleep deprivation on HRV through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), to elucidate the potential mechanisms underlying sleep deprivation-induced cardiac autonomic dysfunction, and to provide insights for optimizing sleep-related interventions and preventing cardiovascular disease.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases for RCTs investigating the effects of sleep deprivation on HRV, covering the period from January 2010 to May 2024. …”
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Perinatal outcomes following nonadherence to guideline‐based screening for gestational diabetes: A population‐based cohort study by Elizabeth Nethery, Kelly Pickerill, Luba Butska, Michelle Turner, Jennifer A. Hutcheon, Patricia A. Janssen, Laura Schummers

“…Abstract Introduction The optimal approach for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening remains controversial. …”
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Finite element analysis of short-segment fixation combined with expandable polyetheretherketone vertebral body replacement in osteoporotic vertebrae by Long Chen, Xiaozhen Wang, Markus Kröber, Elhassan Abdelmonem, Xuan Wan

“…Methods Finite element analysis (FEA) was conducted to evaluate the biomechanical performance of T12 vertebral body replacement. …”
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Life cycle assessment of biomass waste briquettes as renewable energy by M.N. Rashif, S. Hartini, D.P. Sari, B.S. Ramadan, T. Matsumoto, A.T. Balasbaneh

“…This study sought to ascertain the ideal mixture of briquettes derived from biomass waste, particularly corncobs, burnt corncobs, burnt rice husks, and polypropylene waste, by analyzing their chemical characteristics and the associated environmental effects.METHODS: This experimental design was selected to determine the optimal combination of materials for producing high-quality briquettes. …”
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Exploring Visceral Fat as a Screening Marker for Cardiometabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents by Xia Wang, Hong Cheng, Jingfan Xiong, Junting Liu, Hongbo Dong, Liwan Fu, Xiangjun Xie, Xinying Shan, Xiaoyuan Zhao, Yinkun Yan, Pei Xiao, Jie Mi

“…In girls, the 75th percentile was optimal for screening hypertension, dyslipidemia, and CMR clustering, while the 80th percentile proved best for hyperglycemia. …”
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Data-driven soil salinization mapping: risk prediction and uncertainty quantification based on Bayesian inference by Yujian Yang, Ying Zhao, Rongjiang Yao, Xueqin Tong

“…High EC values corresponded to specific regions, while low EC values were consistent across both methods. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Cesarean Section in Syria: A Cross‐Sectional Study of the Two Largest Health Centers by Mohammed Abdulrazzak, Mohammed Moutaz Alshaghel, Moustafa Alhashemi, Wafik Mayo, Sana Oubari, Bakri Roumi Jamal, Muhammad Shahem Shammaa, Zahraa Jabas, Osama Al Horani, Mohamad Ali Keblawi, Hamdi Nawfal, Data Collection Group

“…The purpose of this study, is to look into the prevalence of CS and its contributing factors in Syrian hospitals. Methods A retrospective cross‐sectional study was conducted at Aleppo University Hospital and Damascus University Hospital in Syria. …”
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Popliteal Artery Injury Following Knee Dislocation: Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes by Kunj C. Vyas, Michael Abaskaron, Mikaila Carpenter, Taylor Manes, Morgan Turnow, Daniel T. DeGenova, Benjamin C. Taylor

“…Early repair and grafting techniques improved functional recovery, while diagnostic modalities such as Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography showed high sensitivity in detecting vascular injury. …”
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Factors Associated with Caregiver Burden in Families of Patients with Palliative and Chronic Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study by Haroen H, Juniarti N, Sari CWM, Prista Sari S, Arovah NI, Pardosi JF, Wibowo DA

“…Data were analyzed using the Rasch model and bivariate tests.Results: A high burden was reported by 50.7% of caregivers, while 39.4% and 9.9% experienced moderate and low burden, respectively. …”
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Vitamin D testing in pharmacies: Results of a federal screening campaign by Olaf Rose, Stefanie Eppacher, Johanna Pachmayr, Stephanie Clemens

“…Introduction: The convenient accessibility of pharmacies positions them as optimal venues for screening initiatives. There is growing public concern regarding vitamin D levels, particularly during the winter months in middle-and northern latitudes. …”
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Gastrointestinal flora and serum metabolomic elucidation of Astragali Radix water decoction intervention in subclinical bovine mastitis by Jianpeng Yan, Jianpeng Yan, Ke Zhou, Ting Ma, Peng Ji, Yanming Wei

“…BackgroundThis study addresses the global challenge of subclinical bovine mastitis (SCBM) in dairy cows, a prevalent disease causing substantial economic losses, by investigating the mechanistic basis of Astragali Radix, a traditional herbal remedy with empirically validated efficacy but incompletely understood modes of action.MethodsInitially, the active components of Astragali Radix were identified using LC-MS/MS. …”
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Phosphorus-Calcium and Bone Metabolism in Children with Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: Cross-Sectional Study by Irina Yu. Pronina, Nikolay N. Murashkin, Svetlana G. Makarova, Marina G. Vershinina, Elena L. Semikina, Elena F. Mavrikidi

“…Vitamin D level was lower than optimal (< 30 ng/ml) in 20 (77%) children with EB, while lower osteocalcin concentration — in 26 (67%), and lower CTX-I concentration — in all patients. …”
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AI-Assisted 3D Planning of CT Parameters for Personalized Femoral Prosthesis Selection in Total Hip Arthroplasty by Yang TJ, Qian W

“…TAD-TAA correlation was strong (r=0.954), while FNSA negatively correlated with TAD/TAA (r=− 0.773/-0.701). …”
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GPT-based prediction of short-term survival following decompressive hemicraniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction by Sebastian Lehmann, Martin Vychopen, Erdem Güresir, Johannes Wach

“…GPT-4 Omni (CE) achieved an AUC of 0.67 (95% CI: 0.54–0.79; p = 0.002), while GPT-4 (CE) reached an AUC of 0.70 (95% CI: 0.57–0.82; p = 0.018). …”
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Human papillomavirus vaccine administration opportunities at well visits in adolescents by Kunal Saxena, Lei Ai, Amanda Martino, Aneesha Fathima Syed Mohamed, Dong Wang, Yi Zheng, Kristin Oliver

“…Conclusions Routine HPV vaccination beginning at age 9 well visits could optimize opportunities to improve vaccine coverage.…”
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Comparative analysis of ICSI outcomes with testicular or secondary ejaculated sperm in men with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia by Marzieh Derakhshan, Mahsa Foroughi, Ensieh Salehi, Elham Naghshineh, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani, Maryam Derakhshan, Atefeh Bamarinejad

“…Methods This prospective study involved 36 infertile men with OAT undergoing ICSI treatment. …”
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A New Controlled-Release Material Containing Metronidazole and Doxycycline for the Treatment of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: Formulation and In Vitro Testing by Livia Nastri, Alfredo De Rosa, Vincenza De Gregorio, Vincenzo Grassia, Giovanna Donnarumma

“…The controlled-release gel containing metronidazole and doxycycline had an optimal final viscosity and mucoadhesive properties. …”
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