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2. Significance of p value in postgraduate thesis: do we need to change anything?
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Ray A and Atal S
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- Humans, Outcome Assessment, Health Care statistics & numerical data, Uncertainty, Biomedical Research statistics & numerical data, Confidence Intervals, Data Interpretation, Statistical, Probability
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Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.
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- 2020
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3. Does a Hip Muscle Activation Home Exercise Program Change Movement Patterns on the Forward Step-Down Test?
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McCallister, Erin, Hughs, Caroline, Smith, Mia, and Flowers, Daniel W.
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KNEE physiology , *BIOMECHANICS , *STATISTICAL power analysis , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *REPEATED measures design , *PATIENT compliance , *STATISTICAL significance , *DATA analysis , *EXERCISE therapy , *HOME environment , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *GLUTEAL muscles , *ELECTROMYOGRAPHY , *DOSE-response relationship in biochemistry , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *STATISTICS , *EXERCISE tests , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *BODY movement , *NEURODEVELOPMENTAL treatment , *POSTURAL balance , *REGRESSION analysis , *INTER-observer reliability , *MUSCLE contraction - Abstract
Context: Poor knee biomechanics contribute to knee joint injuries. Neuromuscular control over knee position is partially derived from the hip. It is unknown whether isolated activation training of the gluteal muscles improves lower-extremity frontal plane mechanics. This study examined if a home-based hip muscle activation program improves performance on the Forward Step-Down Test as well as increases surface electromyography (sEMG) activation of the gluteal muscles. Design: The study utilized a single-group repeated-measures design. Methods: Thirty-five participants (24 females, mean age = 23.17 [SD 1.36] years) completed an 8-week hip muscle activation program. The Forward Step-Down Test score and sEMG of gluteus maximus and medius were assessed preintervention and postintervention. Results: Forward Step-Down Test scores improved significantly from preintervention (Mdn = 3.5) to postintervention (Mdn = 3.0, T = 109, P =.010, r =.31.), but this result did not meet clinical significance. sEMG analysis revealed a significant increase in mean gluteus maximus activation (P =.028, d = 1.19). No significant dose–response relationship existed between compliance and the Forward Step-Down Test scores or sEMG results. Conclusions: A home-based hip activation program increases gluteus maximus activation without clinically significant changes in frontal plane movement quality. Future studies may find clinical relevance by adding motor learning to the activation training program to improve functional muscle use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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4. Root Coverage and Volumetric Outcomes of a Novel Porcine-Derived Acellular Dermal Matrix with the Tunneled Coronally Advanced Flap (TCAF) for Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions: A Clinical Prospective Study.
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Barootchi, Shayan, Mancini, Leonardo, Sabri, Hamoun, Hom-Lay Wang, Tavelli, Corrado, and Tavelli, Lorenzo
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DERMIS ,SWINE ,WOUND healing ,TOOTH roots ,TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc. ,STATISTICAL significance ,TISSUE engineering ,GINGIVAL recession ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SURGICAL flaps ,LONGITUDINAL method ,BIOMEDICAL materials ,VOLUMETRIC analysis ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGRs) are commonly treated with autogenous grafts. However, several intra- and postsurgical complications have been described following autogenous grafts, leading clinicians to explore the use of different biomaterials to treat these conditions. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the root coverage outcomes of a novel porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix (PADM) in combination with the tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF) for the treatment of MAGRs. Ten patients with 33 type 1 recession defects (RT1s) were treated with PADM + TCAF. The outcomes of interest included the mean root coverage (mRC), the frequency of complete root coverage (CRC), changes in keratinized tissue width, volumetric gain at the treated sites (assessed with digital intraoral scanning), and patient-reported outcome measures. All treated sites healed uneventfully, and no complications were noted throughout the study. At 6 months, a statistically significant reduction in recession was noted at the treated sites, exhibiting an overall mRC of 89.14% ± 19.15% and a CRC of 72.7%. The average volume gain after 6 months was 26.28 ± 11.71 mm3, and the mean distance between the surface/mean thickness of the reconstructed volume (DD) was 0.63 ± 0.28 mm. The region-specific volumetric analysis revealed an overall higher linear dimensional gain at the midroot aspect (range: 0.72 to 0.78 mm, assessed 1 to 4 mm apical to the cementoenamel junction) compared to the other regions. The present study presents the clinical and volumetric outcomes of PADM + TCAF for the treatment of MAGRs. A significant amount of volumetric gain was also observed at 6 months as a result of the treatment, along with satisfactory esthetic and patient-reported outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Enhanced Muscle Endurance Through Self-regulated Dual-Task Exercises in Elbow Fracture Rehabilitation: A Cross-sectional Study.
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Cruz-Montecinos, Carlos, López-Bueno, Laura, Núñez-Cortés, Rodrigo, López-Bueno, Rubén, Suso-Marti, Luis, Méndez-Rebolledo, Guillermo, Morral, Antoni, Andersen, Lars Louis, Casaña, José, and Calatayud, Joaquín
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SKELETAL muscle physiology , *EXERCISE physiology , *CROSS-sectional method , *TASK performance , *DATA analysis , *T-test (Statistics) , *STATISTICAL significance , *EXERCISE therapy , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SELF-control , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *CHI-squared test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ELBOW fractures , *RESISTANCE training , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *CROSSOVER trials , *PHYSICAL fitness , *ANALYSIS of variance , *STATISTICS , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *RANGE of motion of joints - Abstract
Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of a self-regulated dual task on muscle endurance within a single rehabilitation session in patients recovering from an elbow fracture. Design: This is a cross-sectional study of individuals recovering from elbow fractures (N = 20). Muscle endurance was tested using elastic bands at Borg’s CR10 intensity 3—during four conditions: singletask and dual-task for elbow flexion and extension. Results: The cognitive condition significantly influenced muscle endurance ( P < 0.001), while the type of elbow exercise (flexion or extension) did not show significant differences ( P = 0.592). The perceived difficulty of the tasks showed a significant interaction effect ( P = 0.032). The dual-task condition showed an average increase of about 15 repetitions. A moderate negative correlation was found between the differences in repetitions and the perceived difficulty of the flexion exercise (r = 0.677, P = 0.001). Conclusions: Dual-task with self-regulation enhances muscle endurance among patients recovering from an elbow fracture. However, the improvements seem to depend on the perceived difficulty of the cognitive task. Future randomized controlled trials are required to understand the therapeutic implications of dual-tasking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Forcing a Deterministic Frame on Probabilistic Phenomena: A Communication Blind Spot in Media Coverage of the "Replication Crisis".
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Ting, Carol and Greenland, Sander
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TRUST , *STATISTICAL significance , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *MEDICAL sciences , *MEDICAL research - Abstract
The current controversy surrounding research replication in biomedical and psychosocial sciences often overlooks the uncertainties surrounding both the original and replication studies. Overemphasizing single attempts as definitive replication successes or failures, as exemplified by media coverage of the landmark Reproducibility Project: Psychology, fosters misleading dichotomies and erodes public trust. To avoid such unintended consequences, science communicators should more clearly articulate statistical variation and other uncertainty sources in replication, while emphasizing the cumulative nature of science in general and replication in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Are Racial Disparities in Cesarean Due to Differences in Labor Induction Management?
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Hamm, Rebecca F., McCoy, Jennifer A., Clark, Rebecca R.S., Parry, Samuel, and Levine, Lisa D.
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CESAREAN section , *HEALTH services accessibility , *RISK assessment , *MATERNAL health services , *ACADEMIC medical centers , *T-test (Statistics) , *STATISTICAL significance , *RESEARCH funding , *PEOPLE of color , *FISHER exact test , *LABOR (Obstetrics) , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *CHI-squared test , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *RACE , *INDUCED labor (Obstetrics) , *LONGITUDINAL method , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *IMPLICIT bias , *HEALTH equity , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software - Abstract
Objective While there are known racial disparities in cesarean delivery (CD) rates, the exact etiologies for these disparities are multifaceted. We aimed to determine if differences in induction of labor (IOL) management contribute to these disparities. Study Design This retrospective cohort study evaluated all nulliparous patients with an unfavorable cervix and intact membranes who underwent IOL of a term, singleton gestation at a single institution from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2020. IOL management was at clinician discretion. Patients were classified as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) or White based on self-report. Overall rates of CD were compared for BIPOC versus White race. Chart review then evaluated various IOL management strategies as possible contributors to differences in CD by race. Results Of 1,261 eligible patients, 915 (72.6%) identified as BIPOC and 346 (27.4%) as White. BIPOC patients were more likely to be younger (26 years interquartile range (IQR): [22–30] vs. 32 years IQR: [30–35], p < 0.001) and publicly insured (59.1 vs. 9.9%, p < 0.001). Indication for IOL and modified Bishop score also differed by race (p < 0.001; p = 0.006). There was 40% increased risk of CD for BIPOC patients, even when controlling for confounders (30.7 vs. 21.7%, p = 0.001; adjusted relative risk (aRR) = 1.41, 95% confidence interval (CI): [1.06–1.86]). Despite this difference in CD, there were no identifiable differences in IOL management prior to decision for CD by race. Specifically, there were no differences in choice of cervical ripening agent, cervical dilation at or time to amniotomy, use and maximum dose of oxytocin, or dilation at CD. However, BIPOC patients were more likely to undergo CD for fetal indications and failed IOL. Conclusion BIPOC nulliparas are 40% more likely to undergo CD during IOL than White patients within our institution. These data suggest that the disparity is not explained by differences in IOL management prior to cesarean, indicating that biases outside of induction management may be important to target to reduce CD disparities. Key Points The etiologies for racial disparities in cesarean are likely multifaceted. In this work, there were no differences by race in measures of labor induction management. Biases outside of induction management during labor may be targeted to reduce CD disparities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Comparative Analysis of Serum and Saliva Iron, Ferritin, and TIBC in Women with Iron Deficiency Anemia: Highlighting Saliva's Screening Potential.
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Farrokhnia, Taraneh, Shoorgashti, Reyhaneh, Sadeghian, Mohammadreza, Hasanzade, Shahab, Lesan, Simin, and Hedayati, Mahdi
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BLOOD serum analysis ,IRON deficiency anemia diagnosis ,SALIVA analysis ,IRON ,IRON in the body ,PREDICTIVE tests ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,FERRITIN ,T-test (Statistics) ,STATISTICAL significance ,PERIODONTAL disease ,JUDGMENT sampling ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDICAL screening ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,BIOMARKERS - Abstract
Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a prevalent form of anemia, particularly among women. Diagnosing and tracking this condition typically requires various measurements of serum iron, ferritin, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) through blood testing. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the utility of saliva as a predictive marker for monitoring iron levels in iron deficiency anemia by comparing and correlating iron, ferritin, and TIBC levels in the serum and saliva of anemic and healthy women. Methods: In this comparative analysis, 40 women aged 20 - 40 with a similar periodontal status (anemic subjects = 20 and healthy subjects = 20) were examined. After a complete hematological and oral examination, salivary samples were collected using the spitting method, and iron, ferritin, and TIBC levels were measured and compared to the serum levels. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24. Results: The study results showed that the differences in saliva iron and ferritin levels were insignificant between the two groups (P-value = 0.07 and 0.26, respectively), but those were statistically significant in the serum (P-value = 0.0001 and 0.0001, respectively). Additionally, a significant difference was found in the saliva TIBC level (P-value = 0.001), which was negligible in the serum (P-value = 0.118). Conclusions: The results underscore the efficacy of integrating both serum and saliva analyses for comprehending iron-related parameters. While saliva analysis cannot entirely substitute for serum analysis, it represents a convenient approach that may serve as an initial step or be employed in large-scale anemia screenings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Musculoskeletal complaints and disability in a group of young adults with major congenital upper limb differences in The Netherlands.
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Koenis, Martinus J. J., Dijkstra, Pieter U., Postema, Sietke G., Janssen, Wim G. M., Brouwers, Michael A. H., and van der Sluis, Corry K.
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ARM physiology , *JOINT physiology , *CROSS-sectional method , *MENTAL health , *HEALTH status indicators , *STATISTICAL significance , *RESEARCH funding , *DISABILITY evaluation , *SEX distribution , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *MULTIPLE regression analysis , *CONGENITAL disorders , *FUNCTIONAL status , *AGE distribution , *DISEASE prevalence , *CHI-squared test , *MANN Whitney U Test , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *STATISTICS , *BODY movement , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL model , *RANGE of motion of joints , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *GRIP strength , *ADULTS ,ARM abnormalities - Abstract
Purpose: To determine prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) in adults with major congenital upper limb differences (CoULD) compared to able-bodied controls, and to examine associations of MSCs and disability with various biopsychosocial factors. Materials and methods: Questionnaire-based cross-sectional study assessing MSCs, disability (using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH)), general and mental health status, physical work demands, and upper extremity range of motion. Results: Seventy-one individuals with CoULD (participation rate: 41%) and 71 controls matched on age, gender, and education were included (49% female, mean age 28.9 years). Year prevalence of MSCs was significantly higher in the CoULD group (35%) than in the control group (18%). The CoULD group was less often employed and had lower scores on all measures of upper limb range of motion and hand grip. MSCs were associated with higher DASH scores and higher reported work demands. Disability was associated with female gender, more joints with limited range of motion, unemployment, and lower general and mental health. Factors associated with disability did not differ between groups. Conclusions: MSCs are a frequent problem in young adults with major CoULD. To prevent or reduce MSC and disability, clinicians and researchers should be aware of the associated factors. Implications for rehabilitation: The year prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints (MSCs) in those with major congenital upper limb differences (CoULD) was approximately double to that of the control group, implying a potential relationship between CoULD and MSCs. Rehabilitation professionals should develop personalized strategies to manage work demands in those with CoULD, considering the association between MSCs and higher reported work demands. Recognizing the impact of a negatively perceived body image on mental health, clinicians should integrate psychological counseling into rehabilitation treatments to support mental well-being and improve overall quality of life in those with CoULD. Rehabilitation professionals should educate individuals with CoULD about the potential associations between upper limb work demands, MSCs, and disability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Assessment of venous disease with different venous disease specific scales in Behçet's disease patients with deep vein thrombosis.
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Aksoy, Aysun, Colak, Seda, Yagiz, Burcu, Coskun, Belkıs Nihan, Omma, Ahmet, Sarı, Alper, Atas, Nuh, Ilgın, Can, Karadag, Omer, Erden, Abdülsamet, Yildiz, Yasin, Dalkılıç, Ediz, Direskeneli, Haner, and Alibaz-Oner, Fatma
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CROSS-sectional method , *RISK assessment , *DATA analysis , *STATISTICAL significance , *POSTTHROMBOTIC syndrome , *KRUSKAL-Wallis Test , *MULTIPLE regression analysis , *BEHCET'S disease , *SEVERITY of illness index , *TERTIARY care , *MANN Whitney U Test , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *QUALITY of life , *RESEARCH , *STATISTICS , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *DISEASE risk factors , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
Objectives: Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a frequent and important consequence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for Behcet's disease (BD) patients. Although various clinical scales are used to diagnose PTS, Villalta scale was accepted as the standard tool to diagnose and grade the severity of PTS. Poor quality of life (Qol) in the general population was defined for patients with PTS, however, studies in BD patients with PTS is limited. Our aim was to compare the performance of different scales to assess venous disease in BD patients with a history of DVT and to assess the relationship with quality of life. Methods: Patients with BD (n = 194, M/F:157/37, age:39.1 ± 9.5 years) with a DVT history were investigated. Villalta, VCSS,CEAP scale and SF 36,Veines scales were used to assess venous disease and QoL respectively. Results: Among BD patients, 120 (61.9 %) patients were classified as having PTS by Villalta and of patients 18% had severe PTS. Half of patients with CEAP score <4 were classified as having PTS. Also, 42% of patients with CEAP>4 and almost two third of VCSS classified severe CVD patients was grouped in severe PTS by Villalta scale. VCSS and Villalta classified PTS patients had decreased disease specific and general Qol scores compared to the patients without PTS. Also, severe PTS group (by VCSS) had decreased veines QoL scores and PCS compared to mild/moderate group. Conclusion: BD patients with DVT have a high risk of PTS. Our results show that both Villalta scale and VCSS should be used to assess venous disease BD patients with DVT. However, VCSS classified severity of PTS can show better correlation with venous disease -specific QoL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Effects of exercise therapy on diabetic neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Hernando-Garijo, Ignacio, Medrano-de-la-Fuente, Ricardo, Mingo-Gómez, María Teresa, Lahuerta Martín, Silvia, Ceballos-Laita, Luis, and Jiménez-Del-Barrio, Sandra
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TREATMENT of diabetic neuropathies , *PHYSICAL therapy , *STATISTICAL significance , *DIABETIC neuropathies , *EXERCISE therapy , *FUNCTIONAL status , *META-analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *MEDICAL databases , *BODY movement , *ONLINE information services , *QUALITY assurance , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *PSYCHOLOGY of the sick , *SYMPTOMS - Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effects of exercise therapy on neuropathic symptoms, signs, psychosocial aspects, and physical function in people with diabetic neuropathy (DN). Methods: A search in PubMed, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence (PEDro), and Cochrane databases was performed from inception to Invalid Date NaN,. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were selected in patients with DN comparing exercise therapy with a control group. The studies' methodological quality was assessed with the PEDro scale. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was used to assess the overall quality. Results: Eleven RCTs (n = 517 participants) were included. Nine studies showed high methodological quality. Mean (MD) and standardized mean differences (SMD) were observed in favor of exercise therapy for symptoms (MD = −1.05; confidence interval 95% = −1.90 to −0.20), signs (SMD = −0.66; confidence interval 95%= −1 to −0.32), and physical function (SMD = −0.45; confidence interval 95% = −0.66 to −0.24). No changes were found in psychosocial aspects (SMD = −0.37; confidence interval 95% = −0.92 to 0.18). The overall quality of evidence was very low. Conclusion: The quality of evidence suggesting that exercise therapy provides short-term benefits in neuropathic symptoms, signs, and physical function in patients with DN is very low. Furthermore, there were no effects found on psychosocial aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. Evaluation of Discrepancies Identified in Medication Reconciliation at Admission and Discharge of Older Patients in a Hospital Ward.
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Romeiro, Barbara Falaschi, de Oliveira, Alan Maicon, Rodrigues, João Paulo Vilela, de Almeida Campos, Marília Silveira, Varallo, Fabiana Rossi, and Pereira, Leonardo Régis Leira
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PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *MEDICATION errors , *PATIENTS , *STATISTICAL significance , *RESEARCH funding , *HOSPITAL admission & discharge , *MEDICATION reconciliation , *POLYPHARMACY , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LONGITUDINAL method , *DISEASES , *PATIENT monitoring , *DRUGS , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *HOSPITAL wards , *OLD age - Abstract
The aging population, often burdened with multimorbidity and polypharmacy complexities, requires comprehensive care during healthcare transitions. These transitions contribute to increased prescriptions, exacerbating polypharmacy and frailty in older individuals. Medication reconciliation, a preventive strategy, optimizes medication lists through systematic analysis, particularly benefiting older patients grappling with polypharmacy. This practice holds substantial potential in enhancing patient safety during care transitions. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the discrepancies detected during the practice of medication reconciliation at the admission, discharge, or transfer of older individuals in a ward in Brazil. This is a single-cohort study of patients admitted to an older adult care ward in Brazil, monitored from September 2021 to April 2022. Older individuals hospitalized in the ward, exhibiting the characteristic clinical profile of multimorbidity and polypharmacy, were observed to identify discrepancies in the practice of medication reconciliation conducted as part of pharmaceutical care services. Medication reconciliation was carried out upon admission, discharge from the ward for older adult care, or transfer to other healthcare units. Sixty older individuals were monitored during the study period in the ward. The use of polypharmacy at home was evident in more than 70% of patients, and multimorbidity was present in over 90% of patients. On average, 8.6 discrepancies were identified per patient (± 4.7). Upon admission to the older adult care ward, 501 discrepancies were identified and assessed, decreasing to 200 at the time of hospital discharge or transfer to other units. In total, 48 medication errors were identified in the evaluated prescriptions and ongoing pharmacotherapy. The use of polypharmacy proved to be a contributing factor that increased the identification of discrepancies in medication reconciliation (p < 0.001). Analyzing medication reconciliation discrepancies uncovers intentional and unintentional aspects in prescriptions, with medication quantity, especially in polypharmacy, linked to potential harm. Continuous monitoring proved crucial, significantly enhancing patient safety in the older adult care ward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Early versus Late Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Microwave Ablation: Patterns, Treatments, and Post-Recurrence Survival.
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Zhang, Jing, Guo, Guanya, Li, Tao, Guo, Changcun, Han, Ying, and Zhou, Xinmin
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PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *ABLATION techniques , *CANCER relapse , *CANCER invasiveness , *STATISTICAL significance , *RESEARCH funding , *FISHER exact test , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *CHI-squared test , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SURGICAL complications , *KAPLAN-Meier estimator , *LOG-rank test , *COMBINED modality therapy , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *STATISTICS , *MICROWAVES , *SURVIVAL analysis (Biometry) , *TUMOR classification , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *HEPATOCELLULAR carcinoma , *PROPORTIONAL hazards models - Abstract
Introduction: Recurrence after microwave ablation (MWA) has not been extensively studied. We aimed to investigate the patterns, treatments, and survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who experienced early and late recurrence after MWA. Methods: This retrospective study included patients with HCC recurrence after MWA as the initial treatment from January 2008 to December 2021. Recurrence patterns, treatments, and outcomes between patients with early and late HCC recurrence were compared. Prognostic factors of post-recurrence survival (PRS) were identified by multivariable Cox regression analyses. Results: Among 222 patients, 128 developed early recurrence (≤2 years after MWA) and 94 had late recurrence (>2 years). Majority of the recurrent HCC were intrahepatic-only recurrence, within the Milan criteria, and received potentially curative treatment. No significant differences in the recurrence patterns, vascular invasion, tumor staging, post-recurrence treatments, or median PRS (35.0 vs. 33.0 months, p = 0.523) were identified between patients with early and late recurrence. Multivariable analyses suggested that multiple tumor number (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.54; 95% CI: 1.03–2.30, p = 0.038), extrahepatic recurrence (HR: 2.14, 95% CI: 1.16–3.92, p = 0.015), vascular invasion (HR: 2.37, 95% CI: 1.18–4.76, p = 0.038), and higher ALBI grade (HR: 2.18, 95% CI: 1.54–3.08, p < 0.001) were independent risk factors of worse PRS, while curative treatment after recurrence (HR: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.38–0.92, p = 0.020) was associated with better PRS. Conclusions: No differences in recurrence patterns, post-recurrence treatments, or PRS were found between HCC patients with early and late recurrence following MWA. Tumor burden and patients' liver function reserve should be considered to decide the optimal post-recurrence treatment after MWA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. From FUSE to a hands-on electrosurgery course using a cadaveric model.
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Moller, Francesca, Figueroa, Úrsula, Miguieles, Mariana, Belmar, Francisca, Jarry, Cristián, Varas, Julián, Searle, Susana, Soza, Jose Francisco, and Botello, Eduardo
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CURRICULUM , *SAFETY , *INTELLECT , *DATA analysis , *STATISTICAL significance , *INTERNSHIP programs , *MEDICAL cadavers , *EDUCATIONAL outcomes , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *ELECTROSURGERY , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *SIMULATION methods in education , *ELECTRONIC equipment , *LONGITUDINAL method , *CLINICAL competence , *INTRACLASS correlation , *STATISTICS , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *HEALTH promotion , *DATA analysis software , *INTER-observer reliability , *VIDEO recording - Abstract
Introduction: Surgical procedures in contemporary practice frequently employ energy-based devices, yet comprehensive education surrounding their safety and effectiveness remains deficient. We propose an innovative course for residents that aims to provide basic electrosurgery knowledge and promote the safe use of these devices. Methods: We developed a simulated training course for first-year general surgery and orthopedic residents. First, a survey was conducted regarding their knowledge perception about energy devices. The course consisted of two online theoretical sessions, followed by three in-person practical sessions. First-year residents performed three video-recorded attempts using a cadaveric model and were assessed through a digital platform using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill (OSATS), a Specific Rating Scale (SRS), and a surgical energy-based devices scale (SEBS). Third-year residents were recruited as a control group. Results: The study included 20 first-year residents and 5 third-year residents. First-year residents perceived a knowledge gap regarding energy devices. Regarding practical performance, both OSATS and checklist scores were statistically different between novices at their first attempt and the control group. When we analyzed the novice's performance, we found a significant increase in OSATS (13 vs 21), SRS (13 vs 17.5), and SEBS (5 vs 7) pre- and post-training scores. The amount of feedback referred to skin burns with the electro-scalpel reduced from 18 feedbacks in the first attempt to 2 in the third attempt (p-value = 0.0002). When comparing the final session of novices with the control group, no differences were found in the SRS (p = 0.22) or SEBS (p = 0.97), but differences remained in OSATS (p = 0.017). Conclusion: This study supports the implementation of structured education in electrosurgery among surgical trainees. By teaching first-year residents about electrosurgery, they can acquire a skill set equivalent to that of third-year residents. The integration of such courses can mitigate complications associated with energy device misuse, ultimately enhancing patient safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Understanding The Number Needed to Treat.
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Davis, Mellar P. and Vanenkevort, Erin
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SYMPTOMS , *STATISTICAL significance , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *CLINICAL trials , *TREATMENT duration - Abstract
The number needed to treat (NNT) is the inverse of the absolute risk difference, which is used as a secondary outcome to clinical trials as a measure relevant to a positive trial, supplementing statistical significance. The NNT requires dichotomous outcomes and is influenced by the baseline disease or symptom severity, the particular population, the type and intensity of the interventional, the duration of treatment, the time period to assessment of response, and the comparator response. Confidence intervals should always accompany NNT for the precision of its estimate. In this review, three meta-analyses are reviewed, which included the NNT in the analysis of response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. How Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practice Impacts Burnout: A Sequential Mediation Model.
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Zhang, Chen and Ma, Xiaoju
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PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout , *PROFESSIONAL practice , *SOCIAL workers , *MEDICAL quality control , *SATISFACTION , *STATISTICAL significance , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIAL services , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SEX distribution , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *SOCIAL worker attitudes , *AGE distribution , *WAGES , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PROFESSIONS , *LONGITUDINAL method , *MATHEMATICAL models , *MARITAL status , *EVIDENCE-based medicine , *FACTOR analysis , *THEORY , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *SEQUENCE analysis , *EDUCATIONAL attainment - Abstract
Purpose: With the rapid development of China's social work sector, the increasing job pressures, and risks of professional burnout among social workers have become more prevalent. This study examined the relationship between Chinese social workers' attitudes toward evidence-based practice (EBP) and burnout, exploring the mediating mechanisms of evidence-based knowledge (EBK) and service quality perception (SQP). Materials and methods: We applied PROCESS 4.2 macro in SPSS to analyze the data from 5,931 social workers, testing the sequential mediation effects of EBK and SQP between their attitudes toward EBP and burnout. Results: The findings revealed: (1) Attitudes toward EBP had significant indirect positive effects on burnout; (2) EBK partially mediated the relationship between EBP attitude and burnout; (3) SQP partially mediated the relationship between attitudes toward EBP and burnout; (4) Attitudes toward EBP had a sequential mediated effect on burnout through EBK and SQP. Discussion: The findings emphasize the need to implement targeted interventions and training programs to foster positive attitudes toward EBP, promote continuous professional development, and provide access to EBP resources. Moreover, nurturing EBK and SQP could help alleviate burnout by improving social workers' ability to address client issues and enhance their sense of confidence and accomplishment. Conclusion: This study fills a research gap by providing empirical evidence on the negative correlation between Chinese social workers' attitudes toward EBP and burnout, while demonstrating the mediating roles of EBK and SQP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. The comprehensive incidence and risk factors of fracture in kidney transplant recipients: A meta‐analysis.
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Jia, Lei, Chao, Sheng, Yang, Qizhen, Chen, Qian, Yuan, Zhihui, Chen, Luobei, Zhang, Tao, Zhu, Kejing, and Niu, Yulin
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Aim: Kidney transplant recipients are at high risk of fracture due to many factors such as nutritional status, hyperparathyroidism, acidosis and steroid administration. The current meta‐analysis aimed to comprehensively analyse the incidence and risk factors of fracture in kidney transplant recipients. Methods: A systematic search on Embase, Web of Science, PubMed and Cochrane Library until November 2023 was performed. RStudio software was used to analyse data. Results: Twenty‐eight eligible studies containing 310 530 kidney transplant recipients were included in the analysis. The pooled incidence of fracture was 10% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 7%–13%) generally. When divided by regions, it was further observed that the pooled incidence of fracture was 13% (95% CI: 9%–17%) in Europe, 11% (95% CI: 6%–16%) in North America, 7% (95% CI: 3%–11%) in Asia. Regarding the risk factors, pooled analysis revealed that age of recipient (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.50, 95% CI: 1.17–1.91), female sex (HR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.36–1.53), pretransplantation diabetes (HR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.58–1.97), pretransplantation fracture history (HR = 2.28, 95% CI: 1.86–2.78), dialysis duration (HR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.01–1.17) and deceased donor (HR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.05–1.39) related to higher risk of fracture. The general quality of included studies was acceptable, and no publication bias existed except for the analysis between age of recipient and fracture incidence; further trim and fill method indicated age of recipient showed a correlation trend with the fracture incidence without the statistical significance. Conclusion: The pooled incidence of fracture reaches 10% in kidney transplant recipients, which relates to age of recipient, female sex, pretransplantation diabetes or fracture history, dialysis duration and decease donor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Impacts of childbirth on anxiety, disability, and depression: Results from a Brazilian cohort.
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Pabon, Stephanie, Guida, José Paulo, Lamus, Martha Narvaez, Charles, Charles MPoca, Parpinelli, Mary Angela, Escobar, María Fernanda, Cecatti, José Guilherme, and Costa, Maria Laura
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SUBSTANCE abuse , *DELIVERY (Obstetrics) , *SECONDARY analysis , *VIOLENCE , *T-test (Statistics) , *STATISTICAL significance , *PUERPERIUM , *DISABILITY evaluation , *THIRD trimester of pregnancy , *SEXUAL excitement , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *ANXIETY , *POSTPARTUM depression , *PREGNANT women , *TERTIARY care , *CHI-squared test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LONGITUDINAL method , *PREGNANCY complications , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *COMORBIDITY , *CHILDBIRTH - Abstract
Conditions such as violence, drug abuse, sexual satisfaction, anxiety, depression, and disability interfere with a healthy pregnancy and can also account for maternal morbidity. The instrument WOICE was built by WHO to measure it. We applied WOICE in a prospective cohort of 125 pregnant women, using a before-after approach, during the third trimester of pregnancy, and after 42 until 90 days of childbirth. 60% had anxiety during pregnancy, decreasing to 48.8% after delivery (p = 0.07), and depression scores decreased from 7.56 to 5.80 (p = 0.014). Disability affected 62.4% and 56, respectively. 9.6% used drugs during pregnancy, reducing to 4.0% after delivery (RR 0.69, IC 0.49 − 0.69). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Young adults in pandemic financial hardship: implications of the social determinants of mental health.
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Chen, Zibei, Sinha, Gaurav R., DeVylder, Jordan, Mushonga, Dawnsha, Mason, Michael, Fedina, Lisa, and Amen, Zakary
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Using a nationally representative sample of U.S. young adults aged 18–29-year-old, this study investigated the relationship between COVID-induced financial hardship and depression (N = 1080). About 40% of the sample had one or more financial hardships, a quarter reported depressive symptoms. The positive association between financial hardship and depression was cumulative: Those who had four different hardships were almost five times more likely to report depressive symptoms than those reported no hardship. Findings highlight the need to include financial stressors in mental health assessment and suggest a comprehensive policy response to mental health crisis among young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Induction of labor and cesarean birth in lower‐risk nulliparous women at term: A retrospective cohort study.
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Butler, Sarah E., Wallace, Euan M., Bisits, Andrew, Selvaratnam, Roshan J., and Davey, Mary‐Ann
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CESAREAN section , *NULLIPARAS , *RISK assessment , *PEARSON correlation (Statistics) , *INFANT mortality , *STATISTICAL significance , *MULTIPLE regression analysis , *FISHER exact test , *PSYCHOLOGY of women , *PREGNANCY outcomes , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *CHI-squared test , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *INDUCED labor (Obstetrics) , *LONGITUDINAL method , *ODDS ratio , *GESTATIONAL age , *PREGNANCY complications , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *PSYCHOSOCIAL factors - Abstract
Objective: To evaluate whether induction of labor (IOL) is associated with cesarean birth (CB) and perinatal mortality in uncomplicated first births at term compared with expectant management outside the confines of a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Population‐based retrospective cohort study of all births in Victoria, Australia, from 2010 to 2018 (n = 640,191). Preliminary analysis compared IOL at 37 weeks with expectant management at that gestational age and beyond for uncomplicated pregnancies. Similar comparisons were made for IOL at 38, 39, 40, and 41 weeks of gestation and expectant management. The primary analysis repeated these comparisons, limiting the population to nulliparous women with uncomplicated pregnancies and excluding those with a medical indication for IOL. We compared perinatal mortality between groups using Chi‐square tests and multivariable logistic regression for all other comparisons. Adjusted odds ratios and 99% confidence intervals were reported. p < 0.01 denoted statistical significance. Results: Among nulliparous, uncomplicated pregnancies at ≥37 weeks of gestation in Victoria, IOL increased from 24.6% in 2010 to 30.0% in 2018 (p < 0.001). In contrast to the preliminary analysis, the primary analysis showed that IOL in lower‐risk nulliparous women was associated with increased odds of CB when performed at 38 (aOR 1.23(1.13–1.32)), 39 (aOR 1.31(1.23–1.40)), 40 (aOR 1.42(1.35–1.50)), and 41 weeks of gestation (aOR 1.43(1.35–1.51)). Perinatal mortality was rare in both groups and non‐significantly lower in the induced group at most gestations. Discussion: For lower‐risk nulliparous women, the odds of CB increased with IOL from 38 weeks of gestation, along with decreased odds of perinatal mortality at 41 weeks only. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Pre-hospital management and patient-related factors affecting access to the surgical care of appendicitis – a survey study.
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Lastunen, Kirsi Serenella, Leppäniemi, Ari Kalevi, and Mentula, Panu Juhani
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Background and aims: Long pre-hospital delay substantially increases the likelihood of perforated appendicitis. This study aimed to find patient-related factors affecting this delay. Methods: A survey was conducted for patients with acute appendicitis after appendectomy. The participants were asked about their path to the surgical center and socioeconomic status. Variables affecting delays and the rate of complicated appendicitis were analyzed. Results: The study included 510 patients; 157 (31%) had complicated appendicitis with a median prehospital delay of 42 h. In patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, the delay was 21 h, p <.001. Forty-six (29%) patients with complicated appendicitis were not referred to the hospital after the first doctor's visit. The multivariate analysis discovered factors associated with long pre-hospital delay: age 40–64 years (OR 1.63 (95% CI 1.06–2.52); compared to age 18–39), age more than 64 years (OR 2.84 (95% CI 1.18–6.80); compared to age 18–39), loss of appetite (OR 2.86 (95% CI 1.64–4.98)), fever (OR 1.66 (95% CI 1.08–2.57)), non-referral by helpline nurse (OR 2.02 (95% CI 1.15–3.53)) and non-referral at first doctors visit (OR 2.16 (95% CI 1.32–3.53)). Age 40–64 years (OR 2.41 (95% CI 1.50–3.88)), age more than 64 years (OR 8.79 (95% CI 2.19–35.36)), fever (OR 1.83 (95% CI 1.15–2.89)) and non-referral at first doctors visit (OR 1.90 (95% CI 1.14–3.14)) were also risk factors for complicated appendicitis. Conclusions: Advanced age, fever and failure to suspect acute appendicitis in primary care are associated with prolonged pre-hospital delay and complicated appendicitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Scrolling through adolescence: unveiling the relationship of the use of social networks and its addictive behavior with psychosocial health.
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Brand, Caroline, Fochesatto, Camila Felin, Gaya, Anelise Reis, Schuch, Felipe Barreto, and López-Gil, José Francisco
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SOCIAL media , *MOBILE apps , *CROSS-sectional method , *PREDICTIVE tests , *PATIENT compliance , *MENTAL health , *COMPULSIVE behavior , *SECONDARY analysis , *STATISTICAL significance , *SEX distribution , *SEDENTARY lifestyles , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *SPANIARDS , *AGE distribution , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *TEENAGERS' conduct of life , *ODDS ratio , *SLEEP duration , *MATHEMATICAL models , *SOCIAL networks , *HEALTH behavior , *TEXT messages , *THEORY , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *REGRESSION analysis , *SOCIAL classes , *PHYSICAL activity , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background: Understanding the relationship of social network use and addictive behaviors with adolescent psychosocial health is crucial in today's digital age. Aim: To verify the associations between social network use, messaging applications, and the addictive behaviors to social network with psychosocial health in Spanish adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was developed with 632 adolescents, aged 12 to 17 years from the Region of Murcia, Spain. The assessment of social network use (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok) involved evaluating the frequency of use of each social network individually using a single-item scale with five response options. WhatsApp use (i.e., a messaging application) was evaluated in the same manner. The Short Social Networks Addiction Scale-6 Symptoms was employed to assess potential addictive behaviors to social network use. The psychosocial health was assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Generalized linear regression models were conducted, and predictive probabilities of having psychosocial health problems were calculated. Results: The predicted probability of presenting psychosocial health problems in the medium users and high users of social networks was 19.3% (95% confidence interval [CI] 13.0 to 27.7), and 16.2% (95% CI 10.2 to 24.6) higher compared to low users, respectively. High usage of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook was associated with increased probabilities of psychosocial health problems, with Facebook showing the highest probabilities, at 31.3% (95% CI 14.8 to 54.2) for medium users and 51.9% (95% CI 26.5 to 76.3) for high users. Additionally, adolescents with addictive behaviors to social network use had from 19.0 to 25.2% probabilities of experiencing psychosocial health problems. Finally, the highest probabilities of having psychosocial health problems were identified in adolescents with high addictive behaviors when using social networks (28.9%; 95% CI 19.3 to 40.8%) and the lowest in those with low addictive behaviors (6.8%; 95% CI 3.3 to 13.6%). Conclusion: Adolescents who use social networks more frequently and exhibit more addictive behaviors related to their use are more likely to experience psychosocial health problems compared to those who do not. Facebook showed the strongest association, followed by Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. Our data also revealed that adolescents exhibit various signs of addictive behaviors to social network use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Treosulfan-Versus Melphalan-Based Reduced Intensity Conditioning in HLA-Haploidentical Transplantation for Patients ≥ 50 Years with Advanced MDS/AML.
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Fraccaroli, Alessia, Stauffer, Elena, Haebe, Sarah, Prevalsek, Dusan, Weiss, Lena, Dorman, Klara, Drolle, Heidrun, von Bergwelt-Baildon, Michael, Stemmler, Hans-Joachim, Herold, Tobias, and Tischer, Johanna
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THERAPEUTIC use of antineoplastic agents , *MYELODYSPLASTIC syndromes , *HEMATOPOIETIC stem cell transplantation , *GRAFT versus host disease , *STATISTICAL significance , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *KRUSKAL-Wallis Test , *FISHER exact test , *AGE distribution , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RETROSPECTIVE studies , *CHI-squared test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MELPHALAN , *KAPLAN-Meier estimator , *MEDICAL records , *ACQUISITION of data , *CANCER patient psychology , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *OVERALL survival - Abstract
Simple Summary: Relapse and treatment-related side effects pose significant challenges for older patients with high-risk blood cancers (myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/acute myeloid leukemia (AML)) undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants from HLA-haploidentical donors. We compared two preparative treatment regimens to identify the most tolerable and effective approach: one using fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and melphalan, and the other using fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and treosulfan. Our goal was to determine which treatment offers better survival rates and fewer side effects. We found that both regimens resulted in similar survival outcomes. However, the melphalan regimen was associated with fewer relapses but more treatment-related deaths, while the treosulfan regimen had fewer side effects but exhibited poorer disease control. These findings suggest that treosulfan may be safer, though higher doses might improve disease control, providing valuable insights for future treatments. Relapse and regimen-related toxicities remain major challenges in achieving long-term survival, particularly among older patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Previous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of treosulfan-based conditioning, noting stable engraftment and low non-relapse mortality (NRM) in patients undergoing HLA-matched allo-HSCT. However, data on treosulfan-based conditioning in the HLA-haploidentical transplantation (HaploT) setting are limited. We retrospectively compared conditioning with fludarabine–cyclophosphamide (FC)–melphalan (110 mg/m2) and FC-treosulfan (30 g/m2) prior to HaploT using post-transplantation cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in patients with high-risk MDS/AML patients ≥ 50 years, transplanted from 2009–2021 at our institution (n = 80). After balancing patient characteristics by a matched-pair analysis, we identified twenty-one matched pairs. Two-year OS and LFS were similar among the groups (OS 66% and LFS 66%, p = 0.8 and p = 0.57). However, FC-melphalan was associated with a significantly lower probability of relapse compared to FC-treosulfan (0% vs. 24%, p = 0.006), counterbalanced by a higher NRM (33% vs. 10%, p = 0.05). Time to engraftment and incidences of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) did not differ significantly. In conclusion, HaploT using FC-treosulfan in combination with PTCy in patients aged ≥50 years with MDS/AML appears safe and effective, particularly in advanced disease stages. We confirm the favorable extramedullary toxicity profile, allowing for potential dose intensification to enhance antileukemic activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Food Insecurity at Tuberculosis Treatment Initiation Is Associated With Clinical Outcomes in Rural Haiti: A Prospective Cohort Study.
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Richterman, Aaron, Saintilien, Elie, St-Cyr, Medgine, Gracia, Louise Claudia, Sauer, Sara, Pierre, Inobert, Compere, Moise, Elnaiem, Ahmed, Dumerjuste, Dyemy, and Ivers, Louise C
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Background Tuberculosis is a leading cause of death worldwide, and food insecurity is known to negatively influence health outcomes through multiple pathways. Few studies have interrogated the relationship between food insecurity and tuberculosis outcomes, particularly independent of nutrition. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study of adults initiating first-line treatment for clinically suspected or microbiologically confirmed drug-sensitive tuberculosis at a rural referral center in Haiti. We administered a baseline questionnaire, collected clinical data, and analyzed laboratory samples. We used logistic regression models to estimate the relationship between household food insecurity (Household Hunger Scale) and treatment failure or death. We accounted for exclusion of patients lost to follow-up using inverse probability of censoring weighting and adjusted for measured confounders and nutritional status using inverse probability of treatment weighting. Results We enrolled 257 participants (37% female) between May 2020 and March 2023 with a median age (interquartile range) of 35 (25–45) years. Of these, 105 (41%) had no hunger in the household, 104 (40%) had moderate hunger in the household, and 48 (19%) had severe hunger in the household. Eleven participants (4%) died, and 6 (3%) had treatment failure. After adjustment, food insecurity was significantly associated with subsequent treatment failure or death (odds ratio 5.78 [95% confidence interval, 1.20–27.8]; P =.03). Conclusions Household food insecurity at tuberculosis treatment initiation was significantly associated with death or treatment failure after accounting for loss to follow-up, measured confounders, and nutritional status. In addition to the known importance of undernutrition, our findings indicate that food insecurity independently affects tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Haiti. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Causal association between cystatin C and diabetic retinopathy: A two‐sample Mendelian randomization study.
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Ruan, Yimeng, Zhang, Ping, Li, Xiangzhe, Jia, Xinru, and Yao, Dongwei
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ABSTRACT Objective Methods Results Conclusions To explore the causal relationship between cystatin C levels and different stages of diabetic retinopathy through Mendelian randomization (MR).The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit provided the Genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) data related to cystatin C (exposure). GWAS data for outcomes [DR, proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), severe non‐proliferative background diabetic retinopathy (SNPBDR)] were sourced from the FinnGen. Adopted Inverse Variance Weighting (IVW), MR‐Egger regression MR‐PRESSO, Weighted Median, Constrained Maximum Likelihood and Model Averaging (cML‐MA), Weighted model, Radial MR, and MR‐Lasso to estimate the causal relationship between cystatin C and diabetic retinopathy. We conducted multivariable MR analysis to evaluate the independent causal effects of cystatin C levels on diabetic retinopathy.Based on the IVW method, we observed a causal relationship between cystatin C and diabetic retinopathy [odds ratio (OR)random effect = 1.137, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.035–1.250]/PDR (ORrandom effect = 1.123, 95%CI: 1.004–1.255)/SNPBDR (ORfixed effect = 2.002, 95%CI: 1.343–2.986). Consistent findings were obtained through the cML‐MA method. Cochran's Q test suggested the presence of heterogeneity between the cystatin C level and instrumental variables in relation to diabetic retinopathy and proliferative diabetic retinopathy, respectively. After adjusting for outliers using MR‐PRESSO and Radial MR, it was observed that the statistical significance of the association between cystatin C level and diabetic retinopathy persists. Reverse MR analysis indicated that genetically related SNPBDR may influence the cystatin C level. In multivariable MR analysis, there were indications suggesting a causal relationship of cystatin C with the risk of DR/PDR/SNPBDR adjusting for confounders.This study utilizes Mendelian randomization analyses to establish a causal relationship between cystatin C and diabetic retinopathy, and reveals the impact of cystatin C on the risk of diabetic retinopathy, thus providing new evidence for clinical intervention of diabetic retinopathy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Path to Suicidality in Korean Adolescents: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem, Somatic Symptoms, and Self-Harm Amid Depressive Symptoms.
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Kim, Jiyeon and Cho, Myongsun
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SOMATOFORM disorders ,SELF-esteem testing ,SUICIDAL ideation ,ADOLESCENT health ,RESEARCH funding ,INDEPENDENT living ,MENTAL health ,STATISTICAL significance ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,PATH analysis (Statistics) ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CHI-squared test ,SELF-mutilation ,TEENAGERS' conduct of life ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,MENTAL depression ,SELF-perception ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
This study explored the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidality among community-dwelling adolescents aged 10–18 years, examining whether self-esteem, somatic symptoms, and self-harm mediate this relationship. Utilizing a pre-existing dataset from a nationwide adolescent mental health survey conducted in Korea in 2021, data were collected using several standardized self-administered instruments: the Korean version of Rosenberg's self-esteem scale, Korean Children's Somatization Inventory, Korean version of the Self-Harm Inventory, Mental Health Screening for Depressive Disorders, and Mental Health Screening for Suicide Risk. A path model was constructed and validated, followed by path analysis to assess the effects. Data from 6689 adolescents, including 5937 students and 752 out-of-school adolescents, revealed that 18.7% were in the suicidality group, 11.8% experienced depressive symptoms, 57.9% exhibited somatic symptoms, and 27.4% engaged in self-harm. Depressive symptoms had a positive direct effect on suicidality (β = 0.166, p < 0.001, 95% confidence interval = 0.159–0.172). Bootstrapping tests showed a statistically significant indirect effect of self-esteem, somatic symptoms, and self-harm on the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidality (β = 0.021, 95% confidence interval = 0.013–0.029). Our findings suggest that self-esteem, somatic symptoms, and self-harm mediate the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidality, and comprehensive mental health management strategies addressing these factors are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the End-of-Life Nursing Competency Scale for Clinical Nurses.
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Kim, Ji-yeon, Kim, Hyun-sun, Kang, Mi-jung, Oh, Hee-young, and Jo, Mi-rae
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SELF-evaluation ,STATISTICAL correlation ,PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,T-test (Statistics) ,STATISTICAL significance ,RESEARCH funding ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,RESEARCH evaluation ,STATISTICAL sampling ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,NURSE practitioners ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,CLINICAL competence ,RESEARCH methodology ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,RESEARCH ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,NATIONAL competency-based educational tests ,FACTOR analysis ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,NURSING ethics ,DISCRIMINANT analysis - Abstract
This study aimed to develop and establish psychometric properties of the End-of-Life Nursing Competency Scale for Clinical Nurses. The initial items were derived from an in-depth literature review and field interviews. The content validation of these items was assessed over three rounds by experts in end-of-life nursing care. The study included 437 clinical nurses from four hospitals in S, E, and D cities in South Korea. The final exploratory factor analysis resulted in a scale consisting of 21 items with the following five factors that explained 68.44% of the total variance: Physical care—imminent end-of-life, legal and administrative processes, psychological care—patient and family, psychological care—nurses' self, and ethical nursing. The final model with these five subscales was validated through confirmatory factor analysis. Both item convergent-discriminant validity and known-group validity, which compared two groups based on clinical experience (p < 0.008) and working department (p < 0.008), were satisfactory. The internal consistency, as measured by Cronbach's α, ranged from 0.62 to 0.89 for the subscales and was 0.91 for the total scale. This scale has been validated as a reliable and effective instrument for clinical nurses to self-assess their end-of-life nursing competencies in a clinical setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Birthing Parent Experiences of Postpartum at-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Versus Office-Based Follow up After Diagnosis of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.
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Tully, Kristin P., Tharwani, Sonum, Venkatesh, Kartik K., Lapat, Laarni, Farahi, Narges, Glover, Angelica, and Stuebe, Alison M.
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ACADEMIC medical centers ,QUALITATIVE research ,T-test (Statistics) ,STATISTICAL significance ,RESEARCH funding ,PUERPERIUM ,OUTPATIENT medical care ,STATISTICAL sampling ,PARENT attitudes ,TERTIARY care ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,CHI-squared test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HYPERTENSION in pregnancy ,TELEMEDICINE ,MEDICAL consultation ,AMBULATORY blood pressure monitoring ,PSYCHOLOGY of parents ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,TEXT messages ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. The primary objective of this study was to compare the frequency of documentation of postpartum blood pressure through remote blood pressure monitoring with text-message delivered reminders versus office-based follow-up 7–10 days postpartum. The secondary objective was to examine barriers and facilitators of both care strategies from the perspectives of individuals who experienced a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. We conducted a randomized controlled trial at a tertiary care academic medical center in the southeastern US with 100 postpartum individuals (50 per arm) from 2018 to 2019. Among 100 trial participants, blood pressure follow-up within 7–10 days postpartum was higher albeit not statistically significant between postpartum individuals randomized to the remote assessment intervention versus office-based standard care (absolute risk difference 18.0%, 95% CI −0.1 to 36.1%, p = 0.06). Patient-reported facilitators for remote blood pressure monitoring were maternal convenience, clarity of instructions, and reassurance from the health assessments. These positive aspects occurred alongside barriers, which included constraints due to newborn needs and the realities of daily postpartum life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Association between the oxidative balance score and estimated pulse wave velocity from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005–2018).
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Shi, Yumeng and Zhou, Wei
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Background: No research report has been conducted to investigate the impact of oxidation balance score (OBS) on the estimated pulse wave velocity(ePWV).We aimed to examine the association between OBS and ePWV. Method: We evaluated data for 13,073 patients from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The exposure variable was OBS. The outcome variables was combination of ePWV and arterial stiffness. Results: We observed a significant negative correlation between OBS (Per 1SD increase) and ePWV in the gradually adjusted models. Based on the aforementioned results, a two-piecewise logistic regression adjusted model was subsequently employed to establish the association between OBS and elevated ePWV, and the inflection point was determined as 5. The increased risk of elevated ePWV (OR:0.70; 95%CI:0.51–0.94) gradually decreases with the increase of OBS on the left side of the inflection point; however, when OBS exceeds 5, this decrease in risk of elevated ePWV(OR:1.00; 95%CI:0.96–1.04) is no longer observed (P for log likelihood ratio test = 0.028). Conclusions: There exists a significant association between OBS and ePWV in the context of American adults. Specifically, OBS exhibits a negative correlation with ePWV; however, when considering an elevated ePWV, a saturation effect is observed in relation to OBS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Screening for sarcopenia with SARC-F in older patients hospitalized with cardiovascular disease.
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Noda, Takumi, Kamiya, Kentaro, Hamazaki, Nobuaki, Yamashita, Masashi, Miki, Takashi, Nozaki, Kohei, Uchida, Shota, Ueno, Kensuke, Maekawa, Emi, Terada, Tasuku, Reed, Jennifer L, Yamaoka-Tojo, Minako, Matsunaga, Atsuhiko, and Ako, Junya
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Aims SARC-F ≥ 4 points are used for detecting sarcopenia; however, finding a lower SARC-F cut-off value may lead to early detection of sarcopenia. We investigated the SARC-F score with the highest sensitivity and specificity values to identify sarcopenia in older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Motor performances were also examined for each SARC-F score. Methods and results This retrospective cross-sectional study examined the sensitivity and specificity of every 1-point increase in the SARC-F score to predict sarcopenia. Eligible participants included patients with CVD (≥65 years old) who were admitted for acute CVD treatment and participated in cardiac rehabilitation. Patients completed the SARC-F questionnaire and the sarcopenia assessment. Area under the curves (AUCs) were investigated for the ability to predict sarcopenia. Multivariable linear regression was used to compare the mean value of physical functions (e.g. walking speed, leg strength, and 6 min walking distance) of each SARC-F score. A total of 1066 participants (63.8% male; median age: 76 years) were included. Sarcopenia was present in 401 patients. A SARC-F cut-off ≥2 presented the optimal balance between sensitivity (68.3%) and specificity (55.6%) to detect sarcopenia (AUCs = 0.658; 95% confidence interval: 0.625–0.691). When the patients had low scores (1–3), every 1 point increase in the SARC-F score was associated with lower physical functions such as lower muscle strength and shorter walking distance (all P < 0.001). Conclusion A SARC-F cut-off ≥2 was optimal for screening sarcopenia, and even a low SARC-F score is useful in detecting sarcopenia and low physical function at an early stage in patients with CVD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Inequities in naloxone administration among fatal overdose decedents by race and ethnicity in Pennsylvania, 2019–21.
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Takemoto, Erin, Bolton, Ashley, and Goetz, Carrie Thomas
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Aims: The aim of this study was to characterize the circumstances of drug overdose deaths and determine whether naloxone administration differed by overdose decedent race and ethnicity. Design and setting: Analysis of data on unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania (2019–21) was collected from death certificates and the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System. Multivariable logistic regression models were adjusted for overdose death circumstances and the odds of naloxone administration were estimated by race/ethnicity and year. Cases: The analytical sample included 3386 fatal overdose decedents in 2019, 3864 in 2020 and 3816 in 2021. Measurements Evidence of naloxone administration (yes/no) was defined using scene evidence and toxicology reports from coroner and medical examiner records, while race/ethnicity (Hispanic, non‐Hispanic Black, non‐Hispanic White) was based on the death certificate. Findings In the analytic sample, overdose death rates were the highest among Black people and increased over time (rate per 10 000 population, 2019: 4.3; 2020: 6.1; 2021: 6.5); rates were lowest among White people and remained constant over time (rate per 10 000 population, 2019: 2.6; 2020: 2.7; 2021: 2.6). Throughout all years, Black decedents had approximately 40–50% lower odds of naloxone administration compared with White decedents as referent [2019: odds ratio (OR) = 0.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.5–0.9; 2020: OR = 0.5, 95% CI = 0.4–0.7; 2021: OR = 0.6, 95% CI = 0.5–0.8], while Hispanic decedents had similar odds of naloxone administration to that of White decedents. Conclusion: After controlling for overdose circumstances in drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania, USA, from 2019 to 2021, Black people had lower odds of naloxone administration compared with White people, while there were no differences between Hispanic and White people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. The Effects of Load, Crank Position, and Sex on the Biomechanics and Performance during an Upper Body Wingate Anaerobic Test.
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ANTOLINEZ, ANGIE K., EDWARDS, PHILIP F., HOLMES, MICHAEL W. R., BEAUDETTE, SHAWN M., and BUTTON, DUANE C.
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Introduction: The upper body Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) is a 30-smaximal effort sprint against a set load (percentage of body mass). However, there is no consensus on the optimal load and no differential values for males and females, even when there are well-studied anatomical and physiological differences in muscle mass for the upper body. Our goal was to describe the effects of load, sex, and crank position on the kinetics, kinematics, and performance of the upper body WAnT. Methods: Eighteen participants (9 females) performed threeWAnTs at 3%, 4%, and 5%of body mass. Arm crank forces, 2D kinematics, and performance variables were recorded during eachWAnT. Results: Our results showed an increase of ~49% effective force, ~36%peak power, ~5° neck flexion, and ~30° shoulder flexion from 3% to 5% load (P < 0.05). Mean power and anaerobic capacity decreased by 15%, with no changes in fatigue index (P < 0.05). The positions of higher force efficiency were at 12 and 6 o'clock. The least force efficiency occurred at 3 o'clock (P < 0.05). Sex differences showed that males produced 97% more effective force and 109% greater mean power than females, with 11.7%more force efficiency (P < 0.001). Males had 16° more head/neck flexion than females, and females had greater elbow joint variability with 17°morewrist extension at higher loads. Males cycled ~32%faster at 3%versus 5%WAnT load with a 65%higher angular velocity than females. Grip strength, maximal voluntary isometric contraction, mass, and height positively correlated with peak and mean power (P < 0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, load, sex, and crank position have a significant impact on performance of theWAnT. These factors should be considered when developing and implementing an upper body WAnT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Diet and physical activity behaviors: how are they related to illness perceptions, coping, and health-related quality of life in young people with hereditary cancer syndromes?
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Rising, Camella J., Huelsnitz, Chloe O., Shepherd, Rowan Forbes, Klein, William M. P., Sleight, Alix G., Wilsnack, Catherine, Boyd, Patrick, Feldman, Alexandra E., Khincha, Payal P., and Werner-Lin, Allison
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FRUIT , *ATTITUDES toward illness , *FOOD consumption , *STATISTICAL significance , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *MULTIPLE regression analysis , *PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LONGITUDINAL method , *THEMATIC analysis , *GENETIC disorders , *HEALTH behavior , *QUALITY of life , *RESEARCH methodology , *VEGETABLES , *FOOD habits , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *HEREDITARY cancer syndromes , *DIET , *PHYSICAL activity - Abstract
Individuals with inherited cancer syndromes, such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), may be motivated to adopt health-protective behaviors, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and increasing physical activity. Examining these health behaviors among young people with high lifetime genetic cancer risk may provide important insights to guide future behavioral interventions that aim to improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We used a self-regulatory framework to investigate relationships among diet and physical activity behaviors and psychosocial constructs (e.g., illness perceptions, coping, HRQOL) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs; aged 15–39 years) with LFS. This longitudinal mixed-methods study included 57 AYAs aged 16–39 years at enrollment), 32 (56%) of whom had a history of one or more cancers. Participants completed one or two telephone interviews and/or an online survey. We thematically analyzed interview data and conducted regression analyses to evaluate relationships among variables. AYAs described adopting healthy diet and physical activity behaviors to assert some control over health and to protect HRQOL. More frequent use of active coping strategies was associated with greater reported daily fruit and vegetable intake. Greater reported physical activity was associated with better quality of psychological health. Healthy diet and physical activity behaviors may function as LFS coping strategies that confer mental health benefits. Clinicians might emphasize these potential benefits and support AYAs in adopting health behaviors that protect multiple domains of health. Future research could use these findings to develop behavioral interventions tailored to AYAs with high genetic cancer risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Outcomes of vascular closure devices for femoral venous hemostasis following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
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Mills, Mark T., Calvert, Peter, Lip, Gregory Y. H., Luther, Vishal, and Gupta, Dhiraj
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Introduction: Access site complications remain common following atrial fibrillation (AF) catheter ablation. Femoral vascular closure devices (VCDs) reduce time to hemostasis compared with manual compression, although large‐scale data comparing clinical outcomes between the two approaches are lacking. Methods: Two cohorts of patients undergoing AF ablation were identified from 36 healthcare organizations using a global federated research network (TriNetX): those receiving a VCD for femoral hemostasis, and those not receiving a VCD. A 1:1 propensity score matching (PSM) model based on baseline characteristics was used to create two comparable cohorts. The primary outcome was a composite of all‐cause mortality, vascular complications, bleeding events, and need for blood transfusion. Outcomes were assessed during early (within 7 days of ablation) and extended follow‐up (within 8–30 days of ablation). Results: After PSM, 28 872 patients were included (14 436 in each cohort). The primary composite outcome occurred less frequently in the VCD cohort during early (1.97% vs. 2.60%, odds ratio (OR) 0.76, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.65–0.88; p <.001) and extended follow‐up (1.15% vs. 1.43%, OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.65–0.98; p =.032). This was driven by a lower rate of vascular complications during early follow‐up in the VCD cohort (0.83% vs. 1.26%, OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.52–0.83; p <.001), and fewer bleeding events during early (0.90% vs. 1.23%, OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.58–0.92; p =.007) and extended follow‐up (0.36% vs. 0.59%, OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.43–0.86; p =.005). Conclusion: Following AF ablation, femoral venous hemostasis with a VCD was associated with reduced complications compared with hemostasis without a VCD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Persistent hyperbilirubinemia following preoperative biliary stenting in patients undergoing anatomic hepatectomy predicts serious complications.
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Kirkland, Megan, Verhoeff, Kevin, Jogiat, Uzair, Mocanu, Valentin, Shapiro, A. M. James, Anderson, Blaire, Bigam, David L., and Dajani, Khaled
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Background: Biliary obstruction before liver resection is a known risk factor for post-operative complications. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of persistent hyperbilirubinemia following preoperative biliary drainage before liver resection. Methods: The ACS-NSQIP (2016–2021) database was used to extract patients with cholangiocarcinoma who underwent anatomic liver resection with preoperative biliary drainage comparing those with persistent hyperbilirubinemia (> 1.2 mg/dL) to those with resolution. Patient characteristics and outcomes were compared with bivariate analysis. Multivariable modeling evaluated factors including persistent hyperbilirubinemia to evaluate their independent effect on serious complications, liver failure, and mortality. Results: We evaluated 463 patients with 217 (46.9%) having hyperbilirubinemia (HB) despite biliary stenting. Bivariate analysis demonstrated that patients with HB had a higher rate of serious complications than those with non-HB (80.7% vs 70.3%; P = 0.010) including bile leak (40.9% vs 31.8%; P = 0.045), liver failure (26.7% vs 17.9%; P = 0.022), and bleeding (48.4% vs 36.6%; P = 0.010). Multivariable analysis demonstrated that persistent HB was independently associated with serious complications (OR 1.88, P = 0.020) and mortality (OR 2.39, P = 0.049) but not post-operative liver failure (OR 1.65, P = 0.082). Conclusions: Failed preoperative biliary decompression is a predictive factor for post-operative complications and mortality in patients undergoing hepatectomy and may be useful for preoperative risk stratification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. How was remote technology accepted among cardiac rehabilitees in outpatient self-rehabilitation context?
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Säteri, Sanna, Heinonen, Ari, and Sjögren, Tuulikki
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LIFESTYLES , *PSYCHOLOGY of cardiac patients , *OUTPATIENT services in hospitals , *SECONDARY analysis , *CRONBACH'S alpha , *DATA analysis , *STATISTICAL significance , *WEARABLE technology , *QUANTITATIVE research , *MANN Whitney U Test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *TELEMEDICINE , *ODDS ratio , *HEALTH behavior , *STATISTICS , *CORONARY artery disease , *HEALTH promotion , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *CARDIAC rehabilitation , *PHYSICAL activity , *PATIENTS' attitudes ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate cardiac rehabilitees' experiences with wrist-worn activity monitor (Fitbit Charge HR) and internet-based coaching software (Movendos m-coach) in outpatient rehabilitation to promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. A 12-month cardiac rehabilitation intervention consisted of three 5-day inpatient periods in a rehabilitation centre, between which participants (n = 32; age mean 62.3 years old (SD 6.3), men n = 24 (75%)) used an activity monitor and internet-based coaching software at home. Experiences with the use of technologies were measured at the end of the 12-month intervention with a questionnaire that was designed using the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (Likert scale 1–7; 1 = strongly agree and 7 = strongly disagree). Data analysis was based on indicators describing the average experiences and Spearman's correlation coefficient. Both technologies had positive acceptance (internet application mean: 3.2, 95% CI: 2.6–3.7; activity monitor mean 2.1, 95% CI: 1.7–2.5). Sociodemographic factors, physical activity, and familiarity with using technology in daily life were not correlated with technology acceptance of either technology. Cardiac rehabilitees had positive acceptance on wrist worn activity monitor and internet-based coaching software, which suggests the use of these tools in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. ISRCTN Registry, url: , reg. number: ISRCTN61225589 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Permanent unfitness for work and mental disorders: a multicentric cross-sectional study of 2,788 unfit employees.
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Bellagamba, Gauthier, Olymbios, Orane, Bouhadfane, Mouloud, Villa, Members of the Steering Committee, Antoine, and Lehucher-Michel, Marie-Pascale
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PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology , *EMPLOYEE psychology , *COMPETENCY assessment (Law) , *CROSS-sectional method , *WORK capacity evaluation , *PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout , *T-test (Statistics) , *STATISTICAL significance , *MENTAL illness , *WORK environment , *WORK-life balance , *FISHER exact test , *MULTIPLE regression analysis , *PERSONALITY disorders , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio , *PHYSICAL fitness , *RESEARCH , *EMPLOYMENT of people with disabilities , *ANXIETY disorders , *PSYCHOSES , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DATA analysis software , *INDUSTRIAL hygiene , *EMPLOYMENT , *MENTAL depression - Abstract
In France, Mental Disorders (MD) are the second most common medical cause of unfitness-for-work notices. The main objective is to describe the MD causing permanent medically unfitness at the workstation. A cross-sectional multicenter survey was conducted among employees followed by 323 physicians from occupational health services of the South of France in 2017. The MD responsible for unfitness for the job were coded according to the ICD-10 nomenclature and their occupational origin was estimated by each physician. On 359,966 employees screened, 2,788 were unfitted. Among the 2,779 unfitness cases which were analysed, 985 were unfitted for MD. The incidence rate of unfitness for MD was 2.78 unfit per 1,000 employees followed. Representing 36.8% (985 cases) of all grounds for unfitness, MD were estimated to be work-related in 614 (63.6%) of cases. The main MD were 449 (45.6%) cases of major depressive episodes, 227 (23.0%) anxiety disorders and 131 (13.3%) recurrent depressive disorders. Their occupational origin was mentioned in 296 (67.3%), 168 (74.7%), 62 (49.6%) cases and the link with a Burnout (BO) in 166 (38.3%), 61 (27.9%) and 41 (34.2%) cases respectively among 364 all pathologies reported to a BO. Unfitness for MD was more common among women (ORa = 1.79 95% CI [1.50–2.13]), working in trade, transport, accommodation and catering (ORa = 1.47 95% CI [1.04–2.09]) and increase with age (ORa = 4.24 95% CI [2.73–6.60] for over 55). Major depressive episodes represent the MD most frequently responsible for unfitness and the most related to occupational origin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Moral Distress of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Nurses in Latvia.
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Cerela-Boltunova, Olga, Nagle, Evija, and Circenis, Kristaps
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Moral distress is recognized as a serious problem not only among healthcare providers, but also in the healthcare system in general. It is considered that moral distress in health care is defined as a phenomenon in which nurses know how to proceed ethically in certain situations but are constrained from acting. There are currently no studies conducted on moral distress among anesthesia and intensive care nurses in Latvia, but the moral distress scale has been adapted since beginning the research. Additionally, there have been no studies conducted in Latvia to analyze the correlations between the level of moral distress and burnout syndrome. The results of the conducted research confirmed H0 (null hypothesis), which suggests that there is no association between moral distress and burnout rates in nursing practitioners in anesthesiology and intensive care. The results of the study and a review of the existing literature suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between moral distress rates and the rates of emotional exhaustion, as well as the rates of depersonalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Mortality in French people with polyhandicap/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.
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Hamouda, I., Baumstarck, K., Aim, M.‐A., Beltran Anzola, A., Loundou, A., Billette de Villemeur, T., Boyer, L., Auquier, P., and Rousseau, M.‐C.
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Background: In recent decades, progress has been made in the care of people with polyhandicap/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) through a better understanding of the pathophysiology and the development of new care management and rehabilitation strategies adapted to these extreme pathologies. Although there is a lack of knowledge about the health status and care management of the oldest people, a better understanding of the natural course of life of people with polyhandicap/PIMD would consequently allow the optimisation of preventive and curative care management strategies. Few robust data on mortality and life expectancy have been documented for this population in France. Our aims are to estimate the median survival time and assess the factors associated with mortality in people with polyhandicap/PIMD receiving care in France. Methods: This study included people with polyhandicap/PIMD, followed by the French national cohort 'Eval‐PLH' since 2015. These individuals were included in specialised rehabilitation centres and residential institutions. The people included in the first wave of the cohort (2015–2016) were eligible for the present study. Vital status on 1 January 2022 (censoring date) was collected in two ways: (1) spontaneous reporting by the participating centre to the coordinating team and (2) systematic checking on the French national death platform. According to the vital status, survival was calculated in years from the date of birth to the date of death or from the date of birth to the censoring date. The factors associated with mortality were evaluated using the Cox proportional regression hazards model. Results: Data from 780 individuals aged between 3 and 67 years were analysed. At the censoring date, 176 (22.6%) had died, and the mean survival was 52.8 years (95% confidence interval: 51.1–54.5). Mortality was significantly associated with a progressive aetiology, recurrent pulmonary infections, drug‐resistant epilepsy and a higher number of medical devices. Conclusions: This study shows for the first time the survival and impact of factors associated with mortality in people with polyhandicap/PIMD in France. Highlights: This study is the first to examine and estimate the median survival of people with polyhandicap/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in France.Data from a national cohort include a large number of people with polyhandicap/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.The first results from robust mortality data on people with polyhandicap/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities cared for in France.The instability of this disorder and the high number of medical devices are the main factors associated with earlier mortality in people with polyhandicap/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. The effect of settings, educational level and tools on computer‐assisted pronunciation training: A meta‐analysis.
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Almusharraf, Asma, Mahdi, Hassan Saleh, Al‐Nofaie, Haifa, and Aljasser, Amal
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SCHOOL environment , *EFFECT sizes (Statistics) , *STATISTICAL significance , *RESEARCH funding , *SCHOOLS , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *META-analysis , *TEACHING methods , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ENGLISH as a foreign language , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *COMPUTER assisted instruction , *PHONETICS , *LEARNING strategies , *QUALITY assurance , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *LANGUAGE acquisition , *EDUCATIONAL attainment , *ERIC (Information retrieval system) , *PUBLICATION bias , *VIDEO recording - Abstract
Background study: Computer‐assisted pronunciation training (CAPT) has emerged as an important resource for second language (L2) pronunciation learning. CAPT offers diverse opportunities for learners to master L2 pronunciation with the help of authentic learning activities in multiple contexts. Objectives: This study presents a comprehensive overview to examine the overall effect of using a computer in learning pronunciation in multiple settings and diverse educational levels with the assistance of different tools. Methods: The meta‐analysis consisted of 31 primary studies that reported results obtained from experimental vs. control group designs. These studies reported 42 effect sizes in the results. Results: The findings of the meta‐analysis indicated that using CAPT in learning pronunciation had an overall medium effect size. Similarly, the results showed that using CAPT inside the classrooms had a large effect size. The results also showed that CAPT had a large effect size when used in schools and other formal learning contexts, such as language institutes. CAPT had a medium effect when it was used in universities. The results also showed that using videos for learning pronunciation had a large effect size while other tools had a medium effect size. Conclusions: The study findings contribute to understanding the overall effect of CAPT and offer implications for educators and practitioners involved in designing effective instructional strategies for enhancing L2 pronunciation skills. Lay Description: What is already known about this topic: Computer‐Assisted Pronunciation Training has emerged as a valuable tool for L2 pronunciation learning.The variables that may affect the using of Computer‐Assisted Pronunciation Training include settings, educational level and CAPT tools. What this paper adds: The study drew on a meta‐analytic framework to examine the overall effect of using a computer in learning pronunciation in different settings and in different educational levels with the help of different tools.The meta‐analysis consisted of 31 primary studies reported results obtained from experimental vs. control group design. Implications for practice and/or policy: Language instructors are requested to incorporate CAPT in their teaching of L2 pronunciation.The integration of CAPT can be to any educational stage (i.e., schools, colleges, etc.).To optimize the benefits of CAPT, instructors should consider integrating videos, games, and other multimedia elements into their teaching practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Malevolent Monitoring: Dark Triad Traits, Cyber Dating Abuse, and the Instrumental Role of Self-Control.
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Schokkenbroek, Janneke M., Hauspie, Thijs, Ponnet, Koen, and Hardyns, Wim
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Cyber dating abuse (CDA) concerns the use of digital technology to control, monitor, and hurt one's intimate partner. CDA can have profound detrimental outcomes, such as mental health problems. As such, it is important to identify intrapersonal factors that may explain these behaviors. Previous research suggests that one such factor is the personality cluster of Dark Triad traits (DTT), comprising Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. Additionally, DTT and CDA perpetration have both been linked to poor self-control ability, but these relationships have not yet been tested together in one model. As such, the present study examines if individuals' poor self-control ability mediates the relationship between the DTT and CDA perpetration. To test these associations, we conducted a survey study among a representative sample of Belgian adults (n = 1,144; M age = 47.66 years; 51.3% female). Findings from correlation analyses revealed that all three DTT were individually associated with CDA perpetration, such that higher scores on these traits corresponded with more CDA perpetration. Additionally, pathway analyses from structural equation modeling revealed that individuals' poor self-control ability fully explained the relationship between Machiavellianism and narcissism and CDA perpetration, and partially explained the relationship between psychopathy and CDA perpetration. As our findings suggest that self-control plays an instrumental role in explaining why individuals control and monitor their partner via digital technology, prevention and intervention efforts should seek ways to improve individuals' self-control ability in situations that may trigger such harmful interpersonal behaviors, particularly among individuals who exhibit Dark Triad personality traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Natural and hybrid immunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adolescents.
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Rothoeft, T., Maier, C., Talarico, A., Hoffmann, A., Schlegtendal, A., Lange, B., Petersmann, A., Denz, R., Timmesfeld, N., Toepfner, N., Vidal-Blanco, E., Pfaender, S., Lücke, T., and Brinkmann, F.
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VIRAL antibodies ,STATISTICAL significance ,RESEARCH funding ,IMMUNOGLOBULINS ,ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,COVID-19 vaccines ,NEUTRALIZATION tests ,CELLULAR immunity ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CORONAVIRUS spike protein ,LONGITUDINAL method ,ANTIBODY formation ,ODDS ratio ,STATISTICS ,IMMUNOASSAY ,NATURAL immunity ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,COVID-19 ,IMMUNITY ,ADOLESCENCE ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Purpose: In contrast to adults, immune protection against SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents with natural or hybrid immunity is still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to analyze different immune compartments in different age groups and whether humoral immune reactions correlate with a cellular immune response. Methods: 72 children and adolescents with a preceding SARS-CoV-2 infection were recruited. 37 were vaccinated with an RNA vaccine (BNT162b2). Humoral immunity was analyzed 3–26 months (median 10 months) after infection by measuring Spike protein (S), nucleocapsid (NCP), and neutralizing antibodies (nAB). Cellular immunity was analyzed using a SARS-CoV-2-specific interferon-γ release assay (IGRA). Results: All children and adolescents had S antibodies; titers were higher in those with hybrid immunity (14,900 BAU/ml vs. 2118 BAU/ml). NCP antibodies were detectable in > 90%. Neutralizing antibodies (nAB) were more frequently detected (90%) with higher titers (1914 RLU) in adolescents with hybrid immunity than in children with natural immunity (62.5%, 476 RLU). Children with natural immunity were less likely to have reactive IGRAs (43.8%) than adolescents with hybrid immunity (85%). The amount of interferon-γ released by T cells was comparable in natural and hybrid immunity. Conclusion: Spike antibodies are the most reliable markers to monitor an immune reaction against SARS-CoV-2. High antibody titers of spike antibodies and nAB correlated with cellular immunity, a phenomenon found only in adolescents with hybrid immunity. Hybrid immunity is associated with markedly higher antibody titers and a higher probability of a cellular immune response than a natural immunity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Validity of self‐reported oral conditions among Brazilian older women: Do socio‐economic factors matter?
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Nascimento, Gustavo G., Machado, Fernanda W., Cascaes, Andréia M., Silva, Alexandre E., Boscato, Noéli, and Demarco, Flávio F.
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SELF-evaluation ,COMMUNITY health services ,CROSS-sectional method ,STATISTICAL correlation ,INCOME ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,STATISTICAL significance ,DENTURES ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,PSYCHOLOGY of women ,AGE distribution ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,STATISTICS ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,ORAL health ,EDUCATIONAL attainment ,TOOTH loss ,SENSITIVITY & specificity (Statistics) - Abstract
Objective: To validate the level of agreement between self‐report and clinical examination for oral conditions and evaluate the effect of sociodemographic conditions on the validity of self‐report among women aged 60 and older. Methods: A cross‐sectional study was conducted in a social community center for seniors in Southern Brazil. Sociodemographic data (age, level of education, and income) were measured. Participants were interviewed and clinically examined for the number of teeth (DMF‐T index) and the use of dental prostheses. The self‐reported number of teeth in each arch and the use of dental prostheses were gathered through interviews. The level of agreement was estimated using the observed agreement, Kappa statistics, sensitivity/specificity (edentulism/prostheses) and Lin's concordance correlation coefficient, and related tests (number of teeth). The validity of the oral conditions was estimated according to sociodemographic information. Results: Ninety‐nine women participated in the study. High levels of agreement were observed for edentulism (97.8%; 95%CI 92.8;99.7; Kappa 0.947) and the use of dental prostheses (97.0%; 95%CI 91.3;99.4; Kappa 0.922). In both conditions, despite achieving similar concordance correlation coefficients (ranging from weak to moderate), the mean number of upper teeth was lower in clinical examination (7.1 ± 5.2) compared with self‐reported (8.6 ± 3.6), while the opposite was observed for lower teeth (clinical examination: 9.1 ± 3.4; self‐reported: 6.6 ± 5.3). Larger differences were found among women of low income and educational levels. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the participants' socio‐economic position might influence their self‐reported number of teeth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Thrombectomy alone versus intravenous thrombolysis before thrombectomy for acute basilar artery occlusion.
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Meng Guo, Chengsong Yue, Jie Yang, Jinrong Hu, Changwei Guo, Zhouzhou Peng, Rui Xu, Dahong Yang, Weilin Kong, Xiang Liu, Jiacheng Huang, Yan Tian, Fengli Li, and Chang-Qing Li
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MORTALITY ,BASILAR artery ,THROMBOLYTIC therapy ,PATIENT safety ,T-test (Statistics) ,STATISTICAL significance ,FUNCTIONAL assessment ,FISHER exact test ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,ENDOVASCULAR surgery ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,MANN Whitney U Test ,CHI-squared test ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,INTRAVENOUS therapy ,LONGITUDINAL method ,KAPLAN-Meier estimator ,ISCHEMIC stroke ,RESEARCH ,ANALYSIS of variance ,ARTERIAL occlusions ,THROMBECTOMY ,REPERFUSION ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Background Endovascular treatment (EVT) is a well-established approach for acute ischemic stroke. Whether bridging intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before EVT confers any benefits remains uncertain. The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy and safety of direct EVT with or without bridging IVT in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion (BAO). Methods This multicenter cohort study enrolled 647 patients with acute BAO who underwent either bridging IVT before EVT or direct EVT from the BASILAR registry. The primary outcome was an independent functional outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0--2. Secondary outcomes included excellent functional outcome (mRS 0--1), favorable functional outcome (mRS 0--3), and mortality rate at 90 days, as well as symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), and successful reperfusion between the two treatment groups. Results Direct EVT and bridging IVT before EVT exhibited similar primary outcomes (27.3% vs 27.7%, respectively) and distributions of mRS scores at 90 days. Moreover, rates of sICH and 90-day mortality were not significantly different between the two groups (7.3% vs 6.0%, adjusted OR (aOR) 0.79, 95% CI 0.34 to 1.86, P=0.84 for sICH; 46.8% vs 43.7%, aOR 0.86, 95% CI 0.54 to 1.38, P=0.53 for mortality). Conclusions Among patients with acute BAO, functional outcomes were similar between those treated with bridging IVT before EVT and those treated with direct EVT, and there was no difference between the two groups in terms of sICH and mortality rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. The Impact of Statins on Disease Severity and Quality of Life in Patients with Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Aleid, Abdulsalam Mohammed, Almutairi, Ghadah, Alrizqi, Rudhab, Nukaly, Houriah Yasir, Alkhanani, Jomanah Jamal, AlHuraish, Deemah Salem, Alshanti, Hawazin Yasser, Algaidi, Yaser Sami, Alyami, Hanan, Alrasheeday, Awatif, Alshammari, Bushra, Alsaleh, Kawthar, and Al Mutair, Abbas
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PSORIASIS ,STATISTICAL significance ,RESEARCH funding ,SEVERITY of illness index ,META-analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,TREATMENT duration ,CHI-squared test ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,STATINS (Cardiovascular agents) ,QUALITY of life ,MEDICAL databases ,ONLINE information services ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Background: Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition, imposes significant burdens on patients' well-being. While corticosteroid medications are commonly used, their prolonged use presents risks. Statins, known for their immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, have emerged as potential alternatives. Previous reviews indicated that statins might improve psoriasis symptoms but showed inconsistent results and lacked meta-analyses that generated pooled effect estimates. Therefore, this study addresses this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of the impact of statins on psoriasis severity and quality of life (QoL) for patients with psoriasis. Methods: A thorough search of four electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, and Science Direct) was conducted for relevant studies published before April 2024. Results: Seven studies involving 369 patients were included. This meta-analysis showed a statistically significant reduction in PASI scores at week 8 with statin treatment (MD = −1.96, 95% CI [−3.14, −0.77], p = 0.001). However, no statistically significant difference was found between statins and placebo at week 12 (MD = 0.19, 95% CI [−0.18, 0.55]). Additionally, DLQI scores indicated a significant improvement in quality of life with statins compared to placebo (MD = −3.16, 95% CI [−5.55, −0.77]). Conclusions: Statins can improve disease severity and quality of life in psoriasis patients, suggesting the potential benefits of statin therapy. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal treatment duration, address outcome heterogeneity, and explore additional benefits such as cholesterol and triglyceride reduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Knowledge and Practice toward DEXA Scan among Women in Jazan City, Saudi Arabia.
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Dhayihi, Turki M., Haqawi, Nawaf F., Hakami, Sarah A., Harthi, Fahad M., Moafa, Sarah H., Alawi, Yahya M., Abutaleb, Yazeed B., Areshy, Nadim I., and Hendi, Ali M.
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OSTEOPOROSIS diagnosis ,PHOTON absorptiometry ,HEALTH literacy ,CROSS-sectional method ,SOCIAL media ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL significance ,INCOME ,BONE density ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,STATISTICAL sampling ,KRUSKAL-Wallis Test ,MENOPAUSE ,FISHER exact test ,PSYCHOLOGY of women ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SELF medication ,MANN Whitney U Test ,CHI-squared test ,DISEASE prevalence ,BONE fractures ,HEALTH promotion ,DATA analysis software ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,OSTEOPOROSIS ,EMPLOYMENT ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Background: Osteoporosis, characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk, presents a significant public health challenge. Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans offer a reliable means of assessing bone mineral density (BMD) and detecting osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to assess awareness, attitude, and practice of women in the Jazan region toward DEXA scan. Methods: Data were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 29.0. The total knowledge scores of participants were calculated to assess potential associations with sociodemographic data. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among 400 women, 230 (57.5%) had low knowledge scores primarily due to poor knowledge of the DEXA scan procedure. Merely 39 women had undergone a DEXA scan mainly due to medical prescription (n = 22, 56.4%). Total knowledge scores were significantly higher among women with high monthly incomes (p = 0.019) and those working in medical-related jobs (p = 0.017). Conclusions: This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to improve awareness of DEXA scans among women in Jazan City. Additionally, the findings suggest that socioeconomic factors may influence awareness levels, emphasizing the importance of tailored educational strategies to reach diverse demographics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Chinese Children: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
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Chen, Cheng, Huang, Yanyun, Su, Danyan, Qin, Suyuan, Ye, Bingbing, Huang, Yuqin, Liu, Dongli, and Pang, Yusheng
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RISK assessment ,CARDIOMYOPATHIES ,VENTRICULAR ejection fraction ,T-test (Statistics) ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,STATISTICAL significance ,RESEARCH funding ,FISHER exact test ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,SYMPTOMS ,EVALUATION of medical care ,TERTIARY care ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,CHI-squared test ,MANN Whitney U Test ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,CALCIUM ,KAPLAN-Meier estimator ,LOG-rank test ,MEDICAL records ,ACQUISITION of data ,STATISTICS ,DENTAL laboratories ,TACHYPNEA ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,PROPORTIONAL hazards models ,ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Background: The reported outcomes of pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) have varied across studies. There are few outcome data concerning DCM in Chinese children. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study to describe clinical features and determine risk factors for poor outcomes in children with DCM. Methods: We enrolled 121 children with DCM in our hospital from 2003 to 2021. General information and laboratory and echocardiographic data were collected and analyzed. Cox regression analysis was performed to determine risk factors for poor outcomes. Results: This study included 121 patients (69 males and 52 females). The median age at diagnosis was 10.8 years, and the follow-up time was 10.0 months. Eighty-two patients (67.8%) exhibited cardiac function classes III–IV at the time of diagnosis. Tachypnea was the most common symptom (78.5%). In echocardiography, the mean left ventricular end-diastolic dimension z score was 7.36 ± 2.73, and the left ventricular ejection fraction z score was −6.58 ± 2.17. The 1-, 2-, and 5-year survival rates were 51.2%, 43.8%, and 32.2%, respectively. Cox analysis revealed that cardiac function classes III–IV (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.801, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.030–3.149, p = 0.039) and calcium levels (HR = 0.219, 95% CI = 0.084–0.576, p = 0.002) were predictors of poor outcomes in children with DCM. Conclusions: Children with DCM are at high risk of death. Cardiac function class III–IV and calcium levels were related to the prognosis of pediatric DCM patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Innovative ensemble machine learning model for enhanced prediction of water-related diseases: A comparative analysis with Naive Bayes to enhance accuracy.
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Karthik, M., Saraswathi, S., Poovizhi, T., Nataraj, C., and Talasila, V. S. N.
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This work aims to improve the accuracy of cholera disease prediction using water characteristics by utilizing a new technique called Ensemble Learning (EL) instead of Naive Bayes (NB). The Kaggle database management system provided the dataset for this study. A sample size of 3964 individuals (equally divided between Group 1 and Group 2) and a computation utilizing a G-power of 0.8, α=0.05, and β=0.2 were used to achieve improved prediction accuracy for cholera disease. The significance level of the test yielded a value of p=0.001 (p<0.05) with a 95% confidence interval using independent sample T-tests. Using the same number of data samples (N=1982), the Ensemble Learning (EL) and Naive Bayes (NB) algorithms were used to predict cholera cases; nevertheless, EL performed more accurately. The success rate of the suggested EL algorithm was 96.30%, higher than that of the NB classifier, which had an 89.50% success rate. At p=0.034, the statistical significance of this disagreement has been shown. The Ensemble Learning (EL) model performs better than the Naive Bayes model in the assessment of cholera infection performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Performance analysis of dog breed prediction using Xception model over Densenet model.
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Yadav, K. Manideep, Kumari, V. Sheeja, and Ramasenderan, Narendran
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This research aims to conduct a performance analysis of Xception compared to DenseNet in predicting dog breeds with enhanced accuracy. Two groups, Xception and DenseNet, each comprising 20 samples, were utilized for implementation. Sample size determination was accomplished using Clincalc software with a GPower pretest of 80%, a threshold of 0.05, and a confidence interval of 95%. Results indicate that the accuracy of the Xception model is 91%, while that of DenseNet is 87%. The difference in significance between groups is 0.04 (Independent t-test, p<0.05), signifying statistical significance. Consequently, the Xception model achieves an accuracy of 91%, surpassing that of the DenseNet model, which stands at 87%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Accuracy enhancement in creation of personalized emoji using AlexNet classifier in comparison with support vector machine algorithm.
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Reddy, G. N., Vidhya, K., and Ramasenderan, N.
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The objective of the research is accuracy enhancement in creation of personalized emoji using Innovative AlexNet Classifier is compared over Support Vector Machine Algorithm. AlexNet Classifier is Group 1 and Support Vector Machine Algorithm is assigned as Group 2. Group 1 and Group 2 each consist of 20 iterations. The determination of this sample size incorporated an alpha value of 0.05, with a G power set to 0.8, and a confidence interval of 95%. In total, the dataset comprises 3600 samples, with 2500 allocated for training and 1100 for testing purposes. The Innovative AlexNet Classifier was found to have an precision of 95.36%, while the SVM algorithm had an precision of 85.87% and based on the outcomes of the independent sample T-test, the obtained p-value was 0.000, indicating statistical significance (p<0.05). This implies a notable divergence in the performance of the two algorithms. Comparing the Innovative AlexNet Classifier with the SVM algorithm, the Innovative AlexNet Classifier had a better accuracy of 95.36%. AlexNet classifiers provide users with more precise personalization options when creating emojis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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