Relevant Elements of Standardisation of Federation’s Advisory Programs for Voluntary Sports Clubs by Marisa Moser, Matthias Buser, Siegfried Nagel

“…Managing Sport and Leisure, 22(1), 70–90. https://doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2017.1386587 Nagel, S., & Schlesinger, T. (2012). …”
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Effectiveness and Side Effect Incidence in a Real-World Digital Weight-Loss Service Using Compounded Semaglutide: A Retrospective Comparative Study by Louis Talay, Matt Vickers

“…Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) were originally developed in the late 1980s as a class of antidiabetic medication. However, research over the past decade has found them to be a safe and effective weight-loss agent, which has led to the approval of GLP-1 RAs such as Semaglutide as a supplement to lifestyle obesity interventions in multiple countries. …”
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Association between Chronic Pain and Diabetes/Prediabetes: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia by Khaled K. Aldossari, Mamdouh M. Shubair, Jamaan Al-Zahrani, Abdulrahman A. Alduraywish, Khalid AlAhmary, Salwa Bahkali, Sara M. Aloudah, Sami Almustanyir, Laila Al-Rizqi, Sally A. El-Zahaby, Paivi Toivola, Ashraf El-Metwally

“…Increased age was also significantly associated with chronic pain ((OR) = 1.032 (95% CI = 1.010–1.054, P=0.004). Conclusion. Results of this study found a significant association between diabetes and prediabetes and chronic pain symptoms. …”
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Efficacy of Moringa oleifera Seed Husk as Adsorptive Agent for Trihalomethanes from a Water Treatment Plant in Southwestern, Nigeria by Aderonke Adetutu Okoya, Olasunkanmi Olalekan Olaiya, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele, Nnenneh Oruada Ochor

“…The turbidity values for the coagulation experiment reduced from 9.76 ± 0.03 NTU in the raw water before coagulation to 5.92 ± 0.13 NTU after coagulation while all other physicochemical parameters of the surface water decreased in value except conductivity and total dissolved solid which increased from 104.5 ± 3.54 to 108.0 ± 2.83 μS/cm and 63.00 ± 11.31 to 83.0 ± 8.49 mg/l, respectively. …”
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Analysis of Risk Factors of Gastric Low-Grade Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Asymptomatic Subjects Undergoing Physical Examination by Yingling Liu, Yuli Cai, Si Chen, Yawen Gou, Qiaomin Wang, Mingli Zhang, Yetao Wang, Haiou Hong, Kaiguang Zhang

“…The overall incidence of LGIN was 19.73% (678/3437), while the incidence of LGIN in the asymptomatic and symptomatic groups was 19.65% (444/2259) and 19.86% (234/1178), respectively (P=0.884). The rate of Helicobacter pylori infection in this physical examination population was 39.13% (35.8% asymptomatic group, 45.5% symptomatic group; P≤0.001). …”
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The clinical features and risk factors of coagulopathy associated with cefoperazone/sulbactam: a nomogram prediction model by Changjing Xu, Junlong Zhu, Kun Tu, Hui Tang, Xinxin Zhou, Qiuyu Li, Kun Chen, Xuping Yang, Yilan Huang

“…The performance of the nomogram was estimated using the concordance index (C-index) and calibration curve.ResultsThe multivariate logistic regression analysis resulted in the following independent risk factors for CD: baseline INR level (OR: 5.768, 95% CI: 0.484∼11.372, p = 0.036), nutritional risk (OR:2.711, 95%CI: 1.495∼4.125, p < 0.001), comorbidity of digestive system (OR:1.287, 95%CI: 0.434∼2.215, p = 0.004), poor food intake (OR:1.261, 95%CI: 0.145∼2.473, p = 0.032), ALB level (OR: −0.132, 95%CI: −0.229∼-0.044, p = 0.005) and GFR< 30 mL/min (OR: 1.925, 95%CI: 0.704∼3.337, p = 0.004). …”
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The application of a clinical-multimodal ultrasound radiomics model for predicting cervical lymph node metastasis of thyroid papillary carcinoma by Chang Liu, Chang Liu, Shangjie Yang, Shangjie Yang, Tian Xue, Qian Zhang, Qian Zhang, Yanjing Zhang, Yufang Zhao, Guolin Yin, Xiaohui Yan, Ping Liang, Liping Liu

“…The combined model showed the best prediction performance in both the training and validation cohorts, with AUCs of 0.957 (95% CI: 0.918–0.987) and 0.932 (95% CI: 0.822–0.984), respectively. Decision curve analysis revealed that the combined model was superior to the other models.ConclusionThe clinical-multimodal ultrasound radiomics model constructed with multimodal ultrasound radiomic features and clinical risk factors has favorable potential and high diagnostic value for predicting CLNM in PTC patients.…”
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Blockchain-Based Value-Added Tax System: A Systematic Review by Vahideh Ghanooni Shishavan, Shaban Elahi, Sadegh Dorri Nogoorani, Ali Yazdian Varjani

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Risk factors for dengue mortality: a 7-year retrospective cohort in Honduras by Dilcia Sauceda-Acosta, Sandra Paola Paz Almendares, Elsy Cárcamo, Melba Zúniga-Gutiérrez, Briana Beltrán, María Félix Rivera, Marlon Meléndez Rodríguez, Judy Enamorado

“…Risk factors for dengue mortality included older age (> 60 years; adjusted OR 3.30, 95% CI 1.08–10.09), residence in the departments of Choluteca (aOR 19.40, 95% CI 4.75–79.30), Cortés (aOR 6.57, 95% CI 2.00–21.47), and Yoro (aOR 10.80, 95% CI 2.97–39.26), clinical manifestations of bleeding (aOR 1.81, 95% CI 1.09–3.00), clinical manifestations of plasma leakage (aOR 1.72, 95% CI 1.53–1.93), shock (aOR 10.70, 95% CI 7.90–14.50), lethargy (aOR 1.80, 95% CI 1.25–2.59), presence of comorbidities (aOR 1.89, 95% CI 1.08–3.29), and pregnancy (aOR 2.18, 95% CI 1.37–3.48). …”
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Association between Helicobacter pylori infection, serum thyroid-stimulating hormone, and thyroxine in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2000 by Ting Lu, Shunshun Lu, Jieqiong Lin, Xiaona Shao, Dahua Chen, Jianwei Shen

“…Q1: OR = 1.004; 95% CI, 0.981–1.026). Conversely, a negative correlation was observed between H. pylori seropositivity and TSH levels with increasing quartiles of hormonal levels in univariate regression models (Q4 vs. …”
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尿道海绵体联合周围筋膜组织整体覆盖技术在尿道板纵切卷管手术中的疗效观察 by 潮敏, 张殷, 梁朝朝, 范登信, 蒋加斌, 李道龙, 唐鹏, 方向

“…A组有12例伴有阴茎下弯（52%），B组有10例伴有阴茎下弯（58.8%），均采用了海绵体背侧白膜折叠术纠正。A、B两组患儿手术时间分别为（104.8 ± 24.1）min和（94.5 ± 23）min，成形尿道长度分别为（2.1 ± 0.7）cm和（1.9 ± 0.6）cm，差异均无统计学意义（P > 0.05）。…”
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Robotic-assisted surgery and kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty (RASKAL study): a protocol of a national registry-nested, multicentre, 2×2 factorial randomised trial as... by Ian A Harris, Samuel J MacDessi, Aziz Bhimani, Darren B Chen, Ian Harris, Michelle Lorimer, David Parker, Tamara Hooper, Richard Boyle, Jonathan Mulford, Daniel Franks, Gregory C Wernecke, Durga Bastiras, Emma Heath, Anthony Leong, Brett Fristch, David Penn, George Kirsh, John Limbers, Julian Yu, Maurice Guzman, Peter McEwen

“…Kaplan-Meier estimates with adjusted HRs of implant survivorship will be calculated.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was obtained from Sydney Local Health District-Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Approval X20-0494 and 2020/ETH02896 10.24/DEC20). Results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presented in national, state and international meetings.Trial registration number ACTRN12621000205831.…”
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Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Exercise Therapy on the Motor Function in Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia by Wani ZHOU, Lei ZHANG, Rundong LI, Kaiquan XU, Chengji WU

“…The MEP [ (20.15±2.26) ms and (23.24±2.56) ms] and CMCT [ (10.04±1.26) ms and (11.64±1.24) ms] in the excitation group and the exercise group after three months'treatment were significantly lower than those before treatment, the MEP and CMCT in the excitation group after three months'treatment were significantly lower than those in the exercise group, the difference was statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.001). …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Salmonella typhi among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Public Institutes Found in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia by Abera Kumalo, Eyasu Gambura, Terfe Dodicho, Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Tamrat Balcha, Bahailu Beshir, Misrak Abraham

“…Ages≥40 years (AOR: 0.436; 95% CI: 0.203, 0.937), attending no education (AOR: 2.142; 95% CI: 1.048, 4.378), not washing hands after using latrine (AOR: 4.355; 95% CI: 1.771, 10.708), not covering mouth with tissue paper (AOR: 0.530; 95% CI: 0.312, 0.899), no medical checkup (in the last four months) (AOR: 0.278; 95% CI: 0.116, 0.667), and untrimmed fingernails (AOR: 0.382; 95% CI: 0.229, 0.635) were significantly associated with intestinal parasitic or Salmonella typhi infections. …”
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Comparative analysis of inflammatory biomarkers for the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis: IL-6, IL-8, SAA, CRP, and PCT by Chen Ying, Yan Aixia, Zhang Li, Hu Xiaoming, Chen Liang, Cui Jun, Fan Zichuan, Li Ying

“…When the CRP cut-off value was 9.562 mg/L, the smallest AUC for the diagnosis of NS-PIs was for CRP (AUC = 0.776, 95% CI 0.684–0.867, P < 0.001). When the IL-8 cut-off value was 52.03 pg/mL, the greatest AUC for the diagnosis of NS-TIs was for IL-8 (0.821). …”
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Variations in Water Stress and Its Driving Factors in the Yellow River Basin by Haodong Lyu, Jianmin Qiao, Gonghuan Fang, Wenting Liang, Zidong Tang, Furong Lv, Qin Zhang, Zewei Qiu, Gengning Huang

“…Furthermore, the global Moran’s index values for 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 were 0.172, 0.280, 0.284, 0.305, and 0.302, respectively, indicating a strong positive spatial autocorrelation within the basin. …”
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肿瘤专科医院2022年就诊患者常见传染病感染状况分析 by 张媛媛, 朱浩智, 许南松, 余金吨, 邓创忠, 黄丽华

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Validation of the role of apolipoproteins in coronary artery disease patients with impaired kidney function for prognosis: a prospective cohort study in China by Zixiang Ye, Enmin Xie, Zhangyu Lin, Chenxi Song, Rui zhang, Haoyu Wang, Yongbao Zhang, Kefei Dou

“…Multivariable Cox regression analyses illustrated higher levels of ApoB and the ApoB/A1 ratio were significantly associated with increased MACE incidence (adjusted HR [95%CI] 1.668[1.044–2.666]; adjusted HR [95%CI] 2.231[1.409–3.533], respectively), while lower ApoA1 levels correlated with a higher risk (adjusted HR [95%CI] 0.505[0.326–0.782]). …”
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The high-resolution map of Oxia Planum, Mars; the landing site of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission by Peter Fawdon, Csilla Orgel, Solmaz Adeli, Matt Balme, Fred J. Calef, Joel M. Davis, Alessandro Frigeri, Peter Grindrod, Ernst Hauber, Laetitia Le Deit, Damien Loizeau, Andrea Nass, Cathy Quantin-Nataf, Elliot Sefton-Nash, Nick Thomas, Ines Torres, Jorge L. Vago, Matthieu Volat, Sander De Witte, Francesca Altieri, Andrea Apuzzo, Julene Aramendia, Gorka Arana, Rickbir Singh Bahia, Steven G. Banham, Robert Barnes, Alexander M. Barrett, Wolf-Stefan Benedix, Anshuman Bhardwaj, Sarah Jane Boazman, Tomaso R. R. Bontognali, John Bridges, Benjamin Bultel, Valérie Ciarletti, Maria Cristina De Sanctis, Zach Dickeson, Elena A. Favaro, Marco Ferrari, Frédéric Foucher, Walter Goetz, Albert F. C. Haldemann, Elise Harrington, Angeliki Kapatza, Detlef Koschny, Agata M. Krzesinska, Alice Le Gall, Stephen R. Lewis, Tanya Lim, Juan Manuel Madariaga, Benjamin James Man, Lucia Mandon, Nicolas Mangold, Javier Martin-Torres, Joseph D. McNeil, Antonio Molina, Andoni G. Moral, Sara Motaghian, Sergei Nikiforov, Nicolas Oudart, Andrea Pacifici, Adam Parkes Bowen, Dirk Plettemeier, Pantelis Poulakis, Alfiah Rizky Diana Putri, Ottaviano Ruesch, Lydia Sam, Christian Schröder, Christoph Statz, Rebecca Thomas, Daniela Tirsch, Zsuzsanna Toth, Stuart Turner, Martin Voelker, Stephanie C. Werner, Frances Westall, Barry J. Whiteside, Adam Williams, Rebecca M. E. Williams, Jack Wright, Maria-Paz Zorzano

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