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Kamberi, Lulzim, Ahmet Karabulut, Hajdin Citaku, Daut Gorani, and Arton Beqiri. "Incidence of Early Left Ventricular Thrombus and Stroke After Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Primary Coronary Intervention Era Compared to Conservative Treatment." Acta Informatica Medica 19, no. 2 (2011): 88. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/aim.2011.19.88-90.
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Masic, Izet. "Acta Informatica Medica Journal Review in 2021." Acta Informatica Medica 30, no. 1 (2022): 88. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/aim.2022.30.88-90.
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Acta Informatica Medica journal (www.actainformmed.org), as Biomedical Informatics journal, during past 30 years of existing played important role in distribution of knowledge and experience within this scientific field, by publishing contributions of the biomedical experts from worlwide and spreading of Biomedical informatics knowledge and experiences in scientific and academic community. Acta Informatica Medica journal has been founded in the year 1993 as official journal of Bosnian-Herzegovinan Society of Medical Informatics (BHSMI). In the year 2019 Acta Informatica Medica has been accepted as official journal of the European Federation for Medical Informatics (www.efmi.org), besides 3 other journals: International Journal of Medical Informatics, Methods of Information in Medicine and European Journal of Biomedical Informatics. Journal Acta Informatica Medica is abstracted and indexed in 30 on-line data bases, including Pubmed, Pubmed Central, Scopus, Embase, Hinari, etc. The journal follows the Guidelines and recommendations of ICJME, COPE, EASE, WAME, etc. as well as the recommendations of the “Sarajevo Declaration on Integrity and Visibility of Scholarly Journals”, accepted by 17 Editors of biomedical journals at “SWEP 2018” Conference held in Sarajevo and printed in the countries in South-Eastern Europe. The journal supports presentations at conferences held in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The abstract papers presented at “The Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing and Publishing“ – “SWEP 2016”, “SWEP 2018”; “SWEP 2020” and “SWEP 2021”, also found its place in the journal, by which we met our goal of promoting science and scientific publication at the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina and other countries in the region. SCImago rank for 2021 announced the bibliometric list of the journals deposited in SCOPUS indexed database. On the list are 16 journals which are published in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and between them are 7 within biomedical sciences. Three highest are Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences - H-Index is 29, Medical Archives - H-Index is 26 and Acta Informatica Medica - H-Index is 24, etc. Acta Informatica Medical journal has Impact Score, Overall Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher updated on May 27, 2022: Impact Score - 1.87; h-Index - 24; Rank -12749 and SJR - 0.372.
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Muchtaridi, Muchtaridi, Elvan Kamal, Anas Subarnas, and Abdul Mutalib. "Application of Ion-Exchange Resin Column for Basic Development of Strontium-90/Yttrium-90 Generator for Preparation of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy." Indonesian Journal of Chemistry 17, no. 1 (2017): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/ijc.23581.
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The aim of this study is to examine the possible use of ion-exchange resin on Dowex AG 50x8 in separating Y-90 from Sr-90 which then could be applied in the basic of manufacture of producing Sr-90/Y-90 generator for the production of radiopharmaceutical cancer therapy. The findings showed that a distributive coefficient of Sr-90 and Y-90 with HCl 6 N solvent showed that distributive coefficient of Sr-90 in cation-exchange resin on Dowex 50x8 was greater than Y-90. Y-90 in HCl 6 N solvent was more easily eluted, while Sr-90 was bound to resin.. In conclusion, resin on Dowex AG 50x8 with HCl 6 N elution solvent might be able to separate Y-90 from Sr-90 as the basis for Sr-90/Y-90 generator.
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Narkhede, Devesh, Mayur Ajmera, and Quazi Ibtesaam Huma. "Prevalence of Hamstring Tightness in Nursing Students Using 90-90 SLR Test: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research 12, no. 3 (2024): 4738–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2024.117.
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Background: Flexibility is a range of movement available at a joint. Tightness of muscle is caused by a decline in the ability of muscle to disfigure. Hamstring tightness can lead to low back pain, bad posture, imbalances of muscles and knee pain. According to previously performed studies, prolonged sitting can be a factor that leads to hamstring tightness; therefore, we selected nursing students as a participant in the study who have a daily sitting time of 6-8 hours. Hence objective of the study is to find out the prevalence of hamstring tightness among nursing students. Aim: The study's aim was to find out if Nursing Students have hamstring tightness due to Prolonged Sitting using a 90-90 SLR test. Study design: Observational study. Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 145 participants were included by verifying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Consent was taken before evaluation. Hamstring tightness was measured by a 90-90 SLR test. After that, height and weight were measured, and BMI was calculated. After evaluating all participants, prevalence was calculated. Then, it was compared with BMI. Result: 20.68 per cent of participants had hamstring tightness. Conclusion: The result indicates that the prevalence of hamstring tightness is low in nursing students. KEYWORDS: Hamstring tightness, Nursing students, 90-90 SLR test, Body Mass Index.
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Heyer, Geoffrey L., Sara Q. Perkins, Sean C. Rose, Shawn C. Aylward, and JoEllen M. Lee. "Comparing patient and parent recall of 90-day and 30-day migraine disability using elements of the PedMIDAS and an Internet headache diary." Cephalalgia 34, no. 4 (2013): 298–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0333102413508240.
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Aim The aim of this article is to compare 90-day and 30-day recall of Pediatric Migraine Disability Assessment (PedMIDAS) elements and headache frequency against daily entries from an Internet headache diary among pediatric patients and their parents. Methods In a prospective cohort study, patients aged 10–18 years with episodic migraine or probable migraine completed a 90-day Internet-based headache diary that incorporated PedMIDAS questions. Following the 90-day diary period, patients and parents completed modified PedMIDAS instruments to assess 90-day and 30-day recall. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated to measure recall reliability. The Kruskal-Wallis and Jonckheere-Terpstra tests were used to explore recall accuracy as it relates to each participant’s self-reported confidence in recall and to patient age. Results Fifty-two subjects completed 90 consecutive diary entries. Comparing 30-day to 90-day recall of PedMIDAS elements, ICC scores improved by 26.2% (patients) and 17.5% (parents). Patients had better recall than their parents for all study measures. Self-reported confidence in recall and patient age had limited and inconsistent effects on recall accuracy. Conclusion The optimal recall interval to assess migraine disability must balance recall accuracy with generalizability across a range of headache frequencies. When compared to daily diary entries, recall accuracy of PedMIDAS elements and headache frequency improves at 30 days compared to 90 days. Parent report of migraine disability should not be used as a replacement for patient report.
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Wawrzyk, Anna, Janina Poskrobko, Krystyna Guzińska, et al. "Analysis of the Surface of Historic Fabric from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum after Treatment with Ethanol Mist Used to Eliminate Microorganisms Harmful to Human Health." Materials 17, no. 10 (2024): 2323. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma17102323.
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Aim: the aim of the work was to present the changes occurring on the model and historical cotton surface of cotton resulting from disinfection with 90% ethanol mist. Materials and methods: Samples of historical materials consisted of fabric elements from suitcases stored in A-BSM. A mist of 90% ethanol was applied for 15 s at a distance of 16 cm from the surface. The spectra of cotton samples before and after ethanol application were recorded using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR). Analyses of the surface layers were performed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Results: the decontamination performed did not show any significant differences in the chemical composition and surface structure of cotton before and after the use of 90% ethanol mist. Conclusions: Ethanol mist, which eliminates microorganisms from the historical surface, does not cause significant changes to the surface of historical objects.
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Mendez-Rebolledo, Guillermo, Amanda L. Ager, Diana Ledezma, Julieta Montanez, Juan Guerrero-Henriquez, and Carlos Cruz-Montecinos. "Role of active joint position sense on the upper extremity functional performance tests in college volleyball players." PeerJ 10 (June 9, 2022): e13564. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13564.
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Background It has been well established that proprioception plays a decisive role in shoulder stability and sport performance. Notwithstanding, there is a lack of clear association between active joint position sense (AJPS) and the performance of upper-extremity functional performance tests. The aim of this study was to determine whether the AJPS of the shoulder complex is associated with the performance of college volleyball players with the following functional tests: Y-Balance Test-Upper Quarter (YBT-UQ), Closed Kinetic Chain Upper-Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST), and Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT). The secondary aim was to investigate whether the magnitude of the proprioception error through the AJPS had the ability to act as a predictor for functional test scores. Methods Cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling. Healthy college volleyball players (≥12 h of training/week), 30 males and 22 females, between 18 and 26 years of age were included. AJPS of the shoulder (90° of flexion (90°Flex), 90° of internal rotation at 90° of abduction (90°IR/ABD), 90° of external rotation at 90° of abduction (90°ER/ABD)) and three upper-extremity functional performance tests (YBT-UQ, CKCUEST and SMBT) were assessed. A Pearson’s test and a stepwise multiple linear regression analysis were used to determine possible associations and relationships between outcome measures, respectively. Results The analysis revealed that AJPS at 90°IR/ABD and 90°ER/ABD were the only proprioceptive variables with an association to the YBT-UQ and SMBT. Despite these relationships, only the AJPS at 90°IR/ABD was associated with the performance of the YBT-UQ in; superolateral direction (β = −0.7; 95% CI [−1.3 to 0.1]; p = 0.025); inferolateral direction (β = −1.5; 95% CI [−2.1 to −0.8]; p = 0.001); and composite score (β = −0.8; 95% CI [−1.3 to −0.3]; p = 0.002). From these, AJPS at 90°IR/ABD mainly explained the variability of YBT-UQ (inferolateral direction) performance (R2 = 0.32; %R2 = 0.32). Our findings allow for a possible expanded role for proprioception as a contributing factor in upper limb motor control during functional movements. Further research is required to explore and distinguish the associations between proprioception, motor control and sport performance involving the upper limbs.
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MACHROWSKA, Anna, Robert KARPIŃSKI, Przemysław KRAKOWSKI, and Józef JONAK. "DIAGNOSTIC FACTORS FOR OPENED AND CLOSED KINEMATIC CHAIN OF VIBROARTHROGRAPHY SIGNALS." Applied Computer Science 15, no. 3 (2019): 34–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.35784/acs-2019-19.
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The paper presents results of preliminary research of vibroarthrography signals recorded from one healthy volunteer. The tests were carried out for the open and closed kinematic chain in the range of motion 90° - 0° - 90°. Analysis included initial signal filtration using the EMD algorithm. The aim was to investigate the occurrence of differences in the values of selected energy and statistical parameters for the cases studied.
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Arslan, Nuri, Mustafa Emi, Engin Alagöz, et al. "Selective intraarterial radionuclide therapy with yttrium-90 (Y-90) microspheres for hepatic neuroendocrine metastases: Initial experience at a single center." Vojnosanitetski pregled 68, no. 4 (2011): 341–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/vsp1104341a.
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Background/Aim. Selective intraarterial radionuclide therapy (SIRT) with Yttrium-90 (Y-90) microspheres is also known as radioembolization and delivers high doses of radiation to hepatic tumors with minimum healthy liver exposure. The aim of this study was to present our preliminary experience in the role of liver directed radiotherapy with Y-90 microspheres for the treatment of unresectable hepatic metastases from neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Methods. The results of SIRT in 10 patients (5 males, 5 females; mean age 48.7 years; age range 24-73 years) with metastatic liver disease from NETs during the period from April 2008 through August 2010 were reviewed. All patients had meticulous pre- and post-imaging studies as a part of their work-up procedure, as well as serologic tests of liver function to determine the extent of liver function damage. The patients who were eligible for SIRT had pretreatment visceral angiography to define and occlude non-target arteries. Results. The mean ? SD administered SIR-Spheres? activity was 1.49 ? 0.42 GBq (range 0.72-2.21 GBq) in all the patients. These treatments delivered a dose of 99.73 ? 66.36 Gy (range 49- 420.8 Gy) to the target tumors. The estimated dose to the lungs and normal liver was 4.45 ? 1.95 Gy (range 2.4-8.5 Gy) and 26.73 ? 14.19 Gy (range 5-58.9 Gy), respectively. Overall response rate of 90% and patient tolerance was satisfactory for most patients. Conclusion. From our limited experience, we can conclude that SIRT with Y-90 microspheres is a safe and efficacious treatment option for patients with liver metastasis of NET without any serious side effects.
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Hrytsevych, Nazar R., and Volodymyr V. Vereschaka. "FEATURES OF THE ULTRASTRUCTURE OF THE SKIN OF WHITE RATS 60 AND 90 DAYS AFTER MODELING OF PORTAL HYPERTENSION." Wiadomości Lekarskie 74, no. 9 (2021): 2197–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.36740/wlek202109130.
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The aim: The aim of the research was to study the features of the ultrastructure of the skin of white rats 60 and 90 days after modeling of portal hypertension. Materials and methods: The investigations were performed on male white nonlinear rats. The animals of the first (control) group underwent a sham operation. In rats of the second group, portal hypertension was simulated by applying a ligature to the portal vein. 60 and 90 days after the start of the experiment, a biopsy was taken from the anterior abdominal wall for electron microscopy research. Results: It was shown that skin in intact animals (control group) was of typical structure before beginning of experiment and 60 and 90 days after a sham operation. 60 days after the start of the experiment, we found severe edema of the basal and spinous layer of the epidermis, breakdown of intercellular contacts, edema of endotheliocytes, their perivascular edema, leukocytes infiltration, edema of mitochondria and lysosomes. 90 days after the start of the experiment, ultrastructural changes in the skin were more pronounced. Ultrastructural changes of microvessels were characterized by narrowed lumen. Endothelial cells had significant edema. Conclusions: Тhe data obtained should be taken into account when performing surgical interventions to prevent complications in the formation of the scar.
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Maluf-Meiken, Leila C. V., Fernanda B. Fernandes, Danielle S. Aragão, et al. "N-Domain Isoform of Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme as a Marker of Hypertension: Populational Study." International Journal of Hypertension 2012 (2012): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/581780.
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The aim of this paper was to investigate the presence of the urinary 90 kDa N-domain ACE in a cohort of the population from Vitoria, Brazil, to verify its association with essential hypertension since this isoform could be a possible genetic marker of hypertension. Anthropometric, clinical, and laboratory parameters of the individuals were evaluated (n=1150) and the blood pressure (BP) was measured. The study population was divided according to ACE isoforms in urine as follows: ACE 65/90/190, presence of three ACE isoforms (n=795), ACE 90+(65/90) (n=186), and ACE 90−(65/190) (n=169) based on the presence (+) or absence (−) of the 90 kDa ACE isoform. The anthropometric parameters, lipid profile, serum levels of uric acid, glucose, and the systolic and diastolic BP were significantly greater in the ACE 90+compared with the ACE 90−and ACE 65/90/190 individuals. We found that 98% of individuals from the ACE 90+group and 38% from the ACE 65/90/190 group had hypertension, compared to only 1% hypertensive individuals in the ACE 90−group. There is a high presence of the 90 kDa N-domain ACE isoform (85%) in the studied population. The percentile of normotensive subjects with three isoforms was 62%. Our findings could contribute to the development of new efficient strategy to prevent and treat hypertension to avoid the development of cardiovascular disease.
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Boinpally, Ramesh, Abhijeet Jakate, Matthew Butler, and Antonia Periclou. "Atogepant and sumatriptan: no clinically relevant drug–drug interactions in a randomized, open-label, crossover trial." Pain Management 12, no. 4 (2022): 499–508. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/pmt-2021-0073.
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Aim: To evaluate pharmacokinetic interactions of atogepant with sumatriptan, an open-label, randomized, crossover study was conducted. Patients & methods: Thirty healthy adults received atogepant 60 mg, sumatriptan 100 mg, or coadministered drugs. Primary end point was geometric mean ratios (GMRs) and 90% CIs of interventions for area under the plasma concentration–time curve from time 0 to t (AUC0-t) or infinity (AUC0-∞) and peak plasma concentration (Cmax). Results: Atogepant GMRs for AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ versus with sumatriptan were within 90% CI 0.80–1.25, indicating no interaction; atogepant Cmax was reduced by 22% (GMR: 0.78; 90% CI: 0.69–0.89) with sumatriptan. Sumatriptan GMRs for AUC0-t, AUC0-∞ and Cmax versus with atogepant were within 90% CI 0.80–1.25. Conclusion: Atogepant with sumatriptan had no clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interactions.
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More-Mhaisane, Shital, Sadik Khan, and Sachin Patil. "Efficacy of panchakarma based ischemia reversal therapy along with diet modification in management of ischemic heart disease." International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology 14, no. 1 (2024): 69–74. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20243838.
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Background: Aim was to evaluate the efficacy of panchakarma-based ischemia reversal therapy combined with diet modification in the management of ischemic heart disease. Methods: A retrospective, single centre study was conducted at a Madhavbaug clinic in Maharashtra from February 2022 to December 2023. Patients aged 20-75 years diagnosed with ischemic heart disease were included in the study. Follow-up was conducted weekly, for total duration of 90 days. Day 1 and day 90 data were compared Results: A total of 22 patients with mean age of 58.64±9.81 years were included in this study. VO2max (day 1: 16.34±5.35 mL/kg/min and day 90: 28.11±7.39 mL/kg/min, p=0.00), duke treadmill score (day 1: -6.77±4.38 and day 90: 3.77±15.83, p=0.00), and MET value (day 1: 4.66±1.53 and day 90: 8.02±2.10, p=0.00) improved significantly at the 90-day follow-up. Conclusions: Ischemia reversal therapy has proven to be effective in improving the cardiac capacity of heart, demonstrated by improvement in VO2max. Also improved Duke’s treadmill score.
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Marišová, Eleonóra, Ján Gaduš, Martin Mariš, and Agnieszka Parlińska. "Legal Regulations and the Perspectives of Renewable Energy Policy in Selected EU Member States." Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 18(33), no. 3 (2018): 216–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.22630/prs.2018.18.3.80.
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The main objective of the paper is an evaluation of the development of the use of the RES in V4 countries compared to the EU-28 average and assessment, if national strategic goals regarding the share of the RES on gross inland energy consumption are achievable till 2020. To achieve the main aim of the paper it was decided to apply Brown triple exponential smoothing model as a main research method. Based on gathered results and using the extrapolation for making the forecast till do 2020 it was found out, that Slovakia might track the national target with point estimation of 16.25% (90% CI: 13.98:18.53), Czech Republic 12.75% (90% CI: 10.44:15.06), Poland 19.9% (90% CI: 16.42: 23.37). In case of Hungary, it might fail to reach the national target with point estimation of 10.42% (90% CI:8.87:11.98) and overall EU in average will not be able to reach common target with point estimation of 15.94% (90% CI:13.08:18.8).
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Yu, Yulan, Xudong Zhao, Chonghua Wan, et al. "Establishing Chinese Middle-school Students' Mental-health Norms with the Symptom Check List-90-R." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 45, no. 2 (2017): 223–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.6038.
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Despite the widespread application of the Symptom Check List-90-R (SCL-90-R) with Chinese middle-school students, there are currently no widely accepted national norms for mental health specifically for this group. In this study our aim was to establish mental-health norms for Chinese middle-school students using the Chinese version of the SCL-90-R. A large sample (N = 20,862) of Chinese middle-school students completed the SCL-90-R. Their mean scores for the 9 subscales of the SCL-90-R ranged from 1.45 to 1.85. The mean General Symptomatic Index score was 1.61 ± 0.57. There were significant differences between these norms and the norms reported in a Chinese study conducted in 1986. The scores we recorded in this study can be used as new mental-health norms for this age group because the data were acquired directly through a survey using a large sample representative of middle-school students in China.
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Pazhanivel, K., G. B. Bhaskar, S. Arunachalam, V. Hariharan, and A. Elayaperumal. "Low Velocity Impact Analysis on GFRP Laminates under Different Temperatures." Applied Mechanics and Materials 110-116 (October 2011): 632–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.110-116.632.
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Composite materials have a number of properties that make them attractive for use in aerospace applications. The impact behavior of fiber reinforced composite materials is much more complex than conventional metallic structures due to a number of different failure modes on the inter laminar and intra laminar level. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of temperature and thermal residual stresses on the impact behavior and damage of glass/epoxy laminated composites. To this end, thermal stress analyses of the laminates with lay-ups [90/0/0/90] s, [90/0/45/45] s, [0/90/45/-45] s, [45/0/-45/90] s are carried out under different temperatures by using ANSYS software. Also, the impact analysis on the laminated composites was performed at the different range of impact energies under different temperatures. The specific energy values and impact parameters were obtained and compared for each type of specimens and temperatures.
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Pekünlü, Ekim, and Ozan Atalağ. "Relationship Between Fatigue Index and Number of Repetition Maxima with Sub-Maximal Loads in Biceps Curl." Journal of Human Kinetics 38 (September 1, 2013): 169–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2013-0057.
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Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the number of repetition maxima to volitional failure (RM) at 60%, 75%, 90% of 1RM and fatigue index (FI), a determinant of the muscular endurance level. Thirty four resistance trained male participants attended two testing sessions. The first session was conducted to assess 1RM load and RM at 60%, 75% and 90% of 1RM in the supine biceps curl (SBC) exercise. In the second session, a FI test protocol consisting of five sets of SBC with 90 s rest between sets was performed to determine FI values. Each set was performed to volitional failure using a sub-maximal load in the range of 15-20RM. Hypothetical high FI and low FI groups (17 participants with the highest and lowest FI values, respectively) were formed for statistical analyses. ANOVA results revealed that RM at 60%, 75%, 90% of 1RM were not significantly different between FI groups when controlled for mean repetition tempo (p=0.11, p=0.38, p=0.13, respectively). Pearson’s correlation coefficients revealed that no significant relationship was present between FI values and RM at 60%, 75%, 90% of 1RM (p=0.40, p=0.46, p=0.14, respectively). In conclusion, the muscular endurance level of participants defined in terms of FI value was not an indicator of RM in SBC. Therefore, athletes with different muscular endurance levels can use similar percentages of 1RM in biceps curl exercise in their training programs when the aim is to elicit training adaptations related to specific RM zones.
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Lucke, Jacinta A., Roos C. van der Mast, Jelle de Gelder, et al. "The Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test Is Associated with Adverse Outcomes in Acutely Hospitalized Older Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study." Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra 8, no. 2 (2018): 259–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000490240.
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Aim: The study aim was to investigate whether cognitive impairment, measured by the Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test (6-CIT), is an independent predictor of adverse outcomes in acutely hospitalized older patients. Methods: This was a prospective multicenter study including acutely hospitalized patients aged 70 years and older. Multivariable logistic regression was used to investigate whether impaired cognition (6-CIT ≥11 points) was an independent predictor of 90-day adverse outcome, a composite measure of functional decline and mortality. Secondary endpoints were hospital length of stay, new institutionalization, and in-hospital mortality. Results: In total, 196 (15.6%) of 1,252 included patients had a 6-CIT ≥11. Median age was 80 years (interquartile range 74–85). Patients with impaired cognition had higher rates of 90-day adverse outcome (41.7% compared to 30.3% in 1,056 not cognitively impaired patients, p = 0.009). Impaired cognition was a predictor of 90-day adverse outcome with a crude odds ratio (OR) of 1.64 (95% CI 1.13–2.39), but statistical significance was lost when fully corrected for possible confounders (OR 1.44, 95% CI 0.98–2.11). For all secondary outcomes, impaired cognition was an independent predictor. Conclusions: In the acute hospital setting, the 6-CIT is associated with 90-day adverse outcome and is an independent predictor of hospital length of stay, new institutionalization, and in-hospital mortality.
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Гунин, А. Г., Н. Н. Голубцова, and Н. К. Корнилова. "HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 90 (90) IN AGE-DEPENDENT CHANGES IN THE NUMBER OF FIBROBLASTS IN HUMAN SKIN." Успехи геронтологии, no. 1 (April 12, 2020): 40–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.34922/ae.2020.33.1.004.
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Целью работы стало исследование содержания белка теплового шока 90 ( HSP 90) в фибробластах дермы человека от эмбрионального развития и до глубокой старости (от 20 нед беременности до 85 лет), а также определение значения HSP 90 для возрастных изменений численности фибробластов в дерме человека. HSP 90, ядерный антиген пролиферирующих клеток ( PCNA ) выявляли в срезах кожи непрямым иммуногистохимическим методом. Результаты показали, что в коже человека от 20 нед беременности до 20 лет доля фибробластов дермы с положительной окраской на HSP 90 остается постоянной. С 21 года до 60 лет наблюдают планомерное уменьшение доли фибробластов дермы, имеющих положительную окраску на HSP 90. У людей 61-85 лет происходит резкое увеличение доли фибробластов дермы с положительной окраской на HSP 90. Возрастные изменения содержания HSP 90 положительных фибробластов в дерме статистически не связаны с возрастным уменьшением общего количества и доли PCNA -положительных фибробластов в дерме. The aim of this work was to examine the content of heat shock protein 90 ( HSP 90) in fibroblasts of human dermis from the development until deep aging (from 20 weeks of pregnancy until 85 years old), and defining of a role of HSP 90 in age-dependent changes in the number of fibroblasts in the dermis. HSP 90, proliferating cells nuclear antigen ( PCNA ) were detected with indirect immunohistochemical technique. Results showed that a portion of fibroblasts with positive staining for HSP 90 in the dermis is not changed from 20 weeks of development to 20 years old. Percent of HSP 90 positive fibroblasts in dermis is decreased from 21 to 60 years old. From 61 year, the number of HSP 90 positive fibroblasts in dermis is increased. Age-related changes in the number of HSP 90 positive fibroblasts is not statistically associated with an age-related decrease in a total number and percent of PCNA positive fibroblasts the dermis.
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Pandey, Krishna Murari, Abhijit Dey, and P. L. Choudhury. "Buckling Behaviour of Circular Ring Stiffened Filament Wound Composite Pressure Hull through Finite Element Analysis." Applied Mechanics and Materials 656 (October 2014): 288–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.656.288.
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The aim of present study was investigate the buckling pressure of moderately thick-walled filament-wound carbon–epoxy stiffened composite pressure vessel subjected to external hydrostatic pressure through finite element analysis and compare the result with un-stiffened filament wound carbon/epoxy composite pressure vessel used in under water vehicle applications. The winding angles were [±30/90] FW, [±45/90] FW and [±60/90] FW. ANSYS 14.0 APDL, a commercial finite element software package successfully predicted the buckling pressure of filament-wound composite pressure vessel with a deviation much higher than the results of un-stiffened filament wound composite cylinder .All the finite element analysis shows that the composite pressure vessel with winding pattern [±60/90] FW has the higher value of critical buckling pressure. Major failure modes in both the analysis were dominated by the helical winding angles.
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Pierce, James, Keith Needham, Chris Adams, Andrea Coppolecchia, and Carlos Lavernia. "Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty: an economic analysis." Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research 10, no. 16 (2021): 1225–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cer-2020-0255.
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Aim: To evaluate 90-day episode-of-care (EOC) resource consumption in robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (RATHA) versus manual total hip arthroplasty (mTHA). Methods: THA procedures were identified in Medicare 100% data. After propensity score matching 1:5, 938 RATHA and 4,670 mTHA cases were included. 90-day EOC cost, index costs, length of stay and post-index rehabilitation utilization were assessed. Results: RATHA patients were significantly less likely to have post-index inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility admissions and used fewer home health agency visits, compared with mTHA patients. Total 90-day EOC costs for RATHA patients were found to be US$785 less than those of mTHA patients (p = 0.0095). Conclusion: RATHA was associated with an overall lower 90-day EOC cost when compared with mTHA. The savings associated with RATHA were driven by reduced utilization and cost of post-index rehabilitation services.
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Indarti, Dwi, Henry Adi Syahputra Sidabutar, Wuryanti Handayani, and Bambang Piluharto. "Characterization of Polysulfone Membrane with Variation of Ethanol Concentrations in Coagulation Bath for Ultrafiltration Membrane." Indonesian Chimica Letters 2, no. 1 (2023): 18–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.19184/icl.v2i1.366.
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The aim of this research is to study influence of ethanol concentrations in coagulation bath to charecteristic of physical properties and polysulfone membrane performance. Ethanol concentrations that used is 0; 40; 50; 60 ; 70; 80; 90 %. Process of making for polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane is prepared with phase inversion technique. Polysulfone membrane is made from polysulfone solved in N,N- dimetilacetamida (DMAc) and additive poly(ethylene glikol) (PEG) 600 in proportion 18 %: 77 %: 5 %. The result showed that increasing ethanol concentrations causes the increasing of density and increase concentrations from 0 - 50 % causes increasing swelling degree, but decreasing swelling degree from concentrations 60 - 90 %. However influence of ethanol concentration in coagulation bath to membrane performance is increasing of water flux, permeability coefficient, and rejection coefficient to dextran. It based on of result that polysulfone membrane with ethanol concentrations 80 dan 90 % included membrane classification ultrafiltration by rejection coefficient value above 90 %.
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Wood, Louise E., Sharon Dixon, Chris Grant, and Neil Armstrong. "Elbow Flexor Strength, Muscle Size, and Moment Arms in Prepubertal Boys and Girls." Pediatric Exercise Science 18, no. 4 (2006): 457–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.18.4.457.
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The aim of this study was to examine elbow flexion torque, muscle cross-sectional area (CSA), and leverage in boys and girls. Thirty-eight prepubertal children (9.6 ± 0.3 years) volunteered to participate. All performed isometric flexion actions at 10°, 50°, and 90° of elbow flexion. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to assess elbow flexor (EF) muscle CSA and brachialis moment arm lengths. No significant gender differences were observed for any of the variables studied. EF CSA was directly proportional to isometric torque at 50° and 90°. CSA explained between 47% and 57% of torque variance. Moment arm estimates explained 19% of the variance in isometric torque at 90°. These baseline data contribute to our understanding of factors influencing strength variation during childhood.
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Dziedzic, Joanna, Dorota Biniaś, and Włodzimierz Biniaś. "STUDY OF THE KINETICS OF COPPER ION SORPTION BY CHITOSAN SPHERES." Progress on Chemistry and Application of Chitin and its Derivatives 29 (September 30, 2024): 128–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.15259/pcacd.29.009.
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Chitosan, a polysaccharide derived from chitin, has adsorption capacity, particularly towards heavy metal ions. The aim of this study was to produce chitosan spheres with and without CCP 90 activated carbon and then to evaluate their adsorption ability and kinetics using an aqueous copper(II) solution. The research was conducted using ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry, examining the surface morphology of the obtained spheres after copper ion (Cu2+) adsorption, along with elemental analysis with an energy dispersive spectrometric probe. The results confirmed an increase in the adsorption of Cu2+ on chitosan spheres with CCP 90 activated carbon.
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Almeida, D. V. C., J. S. Lima, D. L. Leão, et al. "The effects of Trolox on the quality of sperm from captive squirrel monkey during liquefaction in the extender ACP-118™." Zygote 26, no. 4 (2018): 333–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s096719941800028x.
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SummaryThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of incubating semen for different periods (90, 270 or 450 min) with or without Trolox® (100 or 150 µM) on the quality of sperm from Saimiri collinsi. Sperm motility, vigour, and plasma membrane integrity (PMI) were evaluated in both fresh semen and semen incubated for different time periods, i.e. 90, 270 or 450 min of incubation. Supplementation of semen extender with Trolox® 100 µM improved sperm motility, vigour and PMI for up to 270 min of incubation.
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Sweeney, T., and D. O'Callaghan. "Breeding season and ovulation rate in ewes treated with long days in spring followed by a melatonin implant and exposure to a ram." Animal Science 62, no. 3 (1996): 507–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1357729800015046.
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AbstractWhile the onset of the breeding season in ewes can be advanced up to 7 weeks following exposure to long days (44 days) before lambing, a melatonin implant from lambing and exposure to a ram from the summer solstice, this advance is reduced by the absence of a ram. The aim of this experiment was to determine if earlier exposure to the ram and/or exposure to more long days before lambing would further advance the onset of the breeding season. A further aim was to compare the ovulation rate and duration of the breeding season between ewes with a normal and advanced onset of the breeding season due to this treatment regime. Pregnant ewes lambing in mid March were allocated to treatments as follows: (1) controls, maintained on natural photoperiod; (2) 44 LD + mel, exposed to 44 long days (18L: 6D; LD) before lambing followed by a 700-mg melatonin implant after lambing; (3) 90 LD + mel, as in treatment 2, but exposed to 90 LD before lambing; (4) 90 LD + mel + ram, as in treatment 3, including continuous exposure to a vasectomized ram from 10 April. Reproductive state was assessed from serum progesterone concentrations in blood collected at 3- to 4-day intervals from 10 April and ovulation rate was determined during the luteal phase of the first five oestrous cycles in control ewes and ewes exposed to 90 LD + mel + ram. Ewes exposed to 90 LD + mel + ram commenced the breeding season 10 weeks earlier (median date 25 July, range 28 days;P< 0·001) than controls (median date 8 October, range 68 days). Overall, the onset of the breeding season was not advanced in ewes given 44 or 90 LD + mel in the absence of a ram, but a biphasic response was evident, with 40 to 50% of ewes beginning the breeding season at the same time as ewes on 90 LD + mel + ram. Ovulation rate was similar between control ewes and ewes exposed to 90 LD + mel + ram (P > 0·05). The duration of the breeding season was longer in ewes exposed to 90 LD + mel + ram (210 (s.e. 15) days;P< 0·002) than in control ewes (158 (s.e. 10) days), with no difference in date of the end of the breeding season (P > 0·05). Exposure of ewes to 90 LD before lambing in March, followed by a melatonin implant and exposure to the ram from 10 April advanced the onset and extended the duration of the breeding season without an overall effect on ovulation rate. The ram is an important component of this signal sequence.
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Mastroianni, A., E. Tagliabue, F. Centis, et al. "Study of a soluble tumor-associated marker composed of CEA related molecules recognized by three monoclonal antibodies." International Journal of Biological Markers 7, no. 1 (1992): 21–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/172460089200700103.
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Three MAbs, MLuC2, MLuC8 and MLuC9, directed against a molecule that is produced and secreted by carcinoma cells were studied with the aim of developing a double-determinant immunoradiometric assay (DDIRMA). We demonstrated by means of immunoblotting, immunodepletion and DDIRMA techniques, that MLuC9 reacted against the CEA molecule, whereas MLuC2 and MLuC8 reacted against a 90 Kd molecule related to CEA. The DDIRMA performed with the anti-CEA as a catcher MAb and the anti-90 Kd as a tracer MAb was found to be positive with the HT29 soluble extract, which suggests the existence of CEA/90 Kd dimeric molecules. The same reactivity was found when sera from patients with lung carcinomas were tested, which excludes that this molecule could be an artefact due to the cell solubilization procedures. The association between CEA and the 90 Kd molecule was further confirmed by immunodepletion experiments in which the immunoprecipitation with one MAb not only removed the recognized molecule, but also partially immunodepleted the material from the other.
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Briceño-Casado, MP, E. Ríos-Sánchez, and MD Gil-Sierra. "Real long-term data of dupilumab in atopic dermatitis." Revista de la OFIL 30, no. 1 (2020): 25–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1699-714x2020000100008.
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SUMMARY Objectives: Dupilumab is the first biological drug indicated in atopic dermatitis (AD). The aim of this study is to assess effectiveness and safety of dupilumab in moderate-severe AD in clinical practice, and the quality of life of treated patients. Methods: Descriptive retrospective study was conducted. Effectiveness was measured by SCORingAtopic Dermatitis (SCORAD). Primary endpoint was SCORAD-75; secondary endpoints were SCORAD-90 and “total clearance”, at week 4, 12, 24 and 48. Safety was evaluated according to adverse events profile. Quality of life was assessed by Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) at week 0 and 48. Results: At week 4, 2 patients presented SCORAD-75, none presented SCORAD-90 or clearance. At week 12, 2 patients showed SCORAD-75, 2 SCORAD-90 and one clearance. At weeks 24 and 48, 3 patients presented SCORAD-90 and 3 clearance. All patients presented mild-moderate adverse events. DLQI at week 48 was 0.7. Conclusions: Dupilumab presented adequate effectiveness and safety, improving quality of life of treated patients.
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Stubbs, Peter W., Jørgen F. Nielsen, Thomas Sinkjær, and Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting. "Phase Modulation of the Short-Latency Crossed Spinal Response in the Human Soleus Muscle." Journal of Neurophysiology 105, no. 2 (2011): 503–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/jn.00786.2010.
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Short-latency spinally mediated interlimb reflex pathways were recently reported between the left and right soleus muscles in the human lower-limb during sitting. The aim of the current study was to establish if these pathways were observed during a functional motor task such as human gait and modulated by the gait cycle phase and/or electrical stimulation intensity. The second aim was to elucidate on the afferents involved. Two interventions were investigated. First was ipsilateral tibial nerve (iTN) stimulation at motor threshold (MT), 35% of the maximal peak-to-peak M-wave (M-Max) and 85% M-Max (85M-Max) with stimuli applied at 60×, 70×, 80×, 90×, and 100% of the gait cycle of the ipsilateral leg. Second was ipsilateral sural nerve (SuN) and medial plantar nerve (MpN) stimulation at 1, 2, and 3 perceptual threshold at 90% of the gait cycle. The root mean squared (RMS) of the contralateral soleus (cSOL) responses were analyzed in a time window, 40–55 ms (or 45–60 ms for subjects >50 y/o) following iTN stimulation. The most consistent responses occurred at 90 and 100% of the gait cycle at higher stimulation intensities of the iTN. Significantly inhibitory responses ( P = 0.006) were reported at 60 versus 80% ( P = 0.03), 90% ( P = 0.006), and 100% ( P = 0.002) and 70 versus 90% ( P = 0.02) and 100% ( P = 0.009) of the gait cycle at 85M-Max. The responses became more inhibitory with increasing stimulation intensities at 80% ( P = 0.01), 90% ( P = 0.001), and 100% ( P = 0.004) of the gait cycle. Stimulation of the MpN and SuN at all stimulation intensities demonstrated no short-latency responses. Therefore, it is unlikely that afferents within these nerves contribute to the response. This is the first study to show short-latency spinally mediated responses in the cSOL following iTN stimulation, during walking. It provides evidence for a new spinal pathway contributing to motor control and demonstrates that the response likely has functional relevance.
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Desborough, Michael J. R., Rustam Al-Shahi Salman, Simon J. Stanworth, et al. "Desmopressin for reversal of Antiplatelet drugs in Stroke due to Haemorrhage (DASH): protocol for a phase II double-blind randomised controlled feasibility trial." BMJ Open 10, no. 11 (2020): e037555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037555.
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IntroductionIntracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) can be devastating and is a common cause of death and disability worldwide. Pre-ICH antiplatelet drug use is associated with a 27% relative increase in 1 month case fatality compared with patients not using antithrombotic drugs. We aim to assess the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled testing the safety and efficacy of desmopressin for patients with antiplatelet-associated ICH.Methods and analysisWe aim to include 50 patients within 24 hours of spontaneous ICH onset, associated with oral antiplatelet drug(s) use in at least the preceding 7 days. Patients will be randomised (1:1) to receive intravenous desmopressin 20 µg in 50 mL sodium chloride 0.9% infused over 20 min or matching placebo. We will mask participants, relatives and outcome assessors to treatment allocation. Feasibility outcomes include proportion of patients approached being randomised, number of patients receiving allocated treatment, rate of recruitment and adherence to treatment and follow-up. Secondary outcomes include change in ICH volume at 24 hours; hyponatraemia at 24 hours, length of hospital stay, discharge destination, early death less than 28 days, death or dependency at day 90, death up to day 90, serious adverse events (including thromboembolic events) up to day 90; disability (Barthel index, day 90), quality of life (EuroQol 5D (EQ-5D), day 90), cognition (telephone mini-mental state examination day 90) and health economic assessment (EQ-5D).Ethics and disseminationThe Desmopressin for reversal of Antiplatelet drugs in Stroke due to Haemorrhage (DASH) trial received ethical approval from the East Midlands—Nottingham 2 research ethics committee (18/EM/0184). The DASH trial is funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research RfPB grant: PB-PG-0816-20011. Trial results will be published in a peer reviewed academic journal and disseminated through academic conferences and through patient stroke support groups. Reporting will be in compliance with Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials recommendations.Trial registration numbersNCT03696121;NCT67038373; EudraCT 2018-001904-12.
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Wang, Mengxi, Suja S. Rajan, Asha P. Jacob, et al. "Retrospective collection of 90-day modified Rankin Scale is accurate." Clinical Trials 17, no. 6 (2020): 637–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1740774520942466.
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Background: The 90-day modified Rankin Scale is a widely used outcome after stroke but is sometimes hard to ascertain due to loss to follow-up. Missing outcomes can result in biased and/or inefficient estimates in clinical trials. The aim of this study is to assess the validity of acquiring the 90-day modified Rankin Scale at a later point of time when the patient has been lost at 90 days to impute the missing value. Methods: Participants who had prospectively completed a 90-day modified Rankin Scale questionnaire on their own in the Benefits of Stroke Treatment Using a Mobile Stroke Unit study were randomly interviewed to recall the 90-day modified Rankin Scale at 6, 9, or 12 months after hospital discharge over the phone. Concordance between the two scores was assessed using kappa and weighted kappa statistics. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with inconsistent reporting of the 90-day modified Rankin Scale. Results: Substantial agreement was observed between in-the-moment and retrospective 90-day modified Rankin Scale recalled at 6, 9, or 12 months (weighted kappa = 0.93, 95% confidence interval: 0.89–0.98; weighted kappa = 0.93, 95% confidence interval: 0.85–1.00 and weighted kappa = 0.89, 95% confidence interval: 0.82–0.95, respectively). Conclusion: Retrospective recall of 90-day modified Rankin Scale at a later time point is a valid means to impute missing data in stroke clinical trials.
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Bajunirwe, Francis, Flora Tumwebaze, Denis Akakimpa, Cissy Kityo, Peter Mugyenyi, and George Abongomera. "Towards 90-90-90 Target: Factors Influencing Availability, Access, and Utilization of HIV Services—A Qualitative Study in 19 Ugandan Districts." BioMed Research International 2018 (2018): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9619684.
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Background. UNAIDS has set a new target 90-90-90 by 2020. To achieve this target, current programs need to address challenges that limit access, availability, and utilization of HIV testing and treatment services. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the barriers that influence access, availability, and utilization of HIV services in rural Uganda within the setting of a large donor funded program. Methods. We conducted key informant interviews with stakeholders at the district level, staff of existing HIV/AIDS projects, and health facilities in 19 districts. Data were also collected from focus group discussions comprised of clients presenting for HIV care and treatment. Data were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis. Results. Barriers identified were as follows: (1) drug shortages including antiretroviral drugs at health facilities. Some patients were afraid to start ART because of worrying about shortages; (2) distance and (3) staffing shortages; (4) stigma persistence; (5) lack of social and economic support initiatives that enhance retention in treatment. Conclusions. In conclusion, our study has identified several factors that influence access, availability, and utilization of HIV services. Programs need to address drug and staff shortages, HIV stigma, and long distances to health facilities to broaden access and utilization in order to realize the UNAIDS target.
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Mahmoud, Hani M., Mohammed A. Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah E. Ghabashi, and Ashraf M. Anwar. "A Proposed Maneuver to Guide Transseptal Puncture Using Real-Time Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography: Pilot Study." Cardiology Research and Practice 2015 (2015): 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/174051.
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Aim of Study. To assess the feasibility of a new proposed maneuver “RATLe-90” using real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT-3DTEE) for anatomically oriented visualization of the interatrial septum (IAS) in guiding the transseptal puncture TSP.Methods. The study included 20 patients (mean age,60.2±6.7years; 60% males) who underwent TSP for different indications. RT-3DTEE was used to guide TSP. The proposed maneuver RATLe-90 (Rotate-Anticlockwise-Tilt-Left-90) was applied in all cases to have the anatomically oriented en face view of the IAS from the right atrial (RA) aspect. Having this anatomically oriented view, we guided the TSP catheter towards the proper puncture site according to the planned procedure. Results. Using the RATLe-90 maneuver, the anatomically oriented en face view of the IAS from the RA was obtained in all patients. We were able to guide the puncture catheter to the proper puncture site on the IAS. The 3D images obtained were clearly understood by both echocardiographers and interventionists. The RATLe-90 maneuver acquisition time was19.9±1.6seconds. The time-to-tent was64.8±16.3seconds. Less TEE probe manipulations were needed while guiding the TSP.Conclusions. Application of RT3D-TEE during TSP using RATLe-90 maneuver is feasible with shorter fluoroscopy time and minimizing TEE probe manipulations.
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Aden, Zainul, and Fajar Junaedi. "Construction Of Jogjakarta 90's Classic Car Fans Identity in The Perspective of Symbolic Convergence Theory." Proceedings University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Undergraduate Conference 3, no. 1 (2023): 102–5. https://doi.org/10.18196/umygrace.v3i1.538.
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A community is a social group of several organisms based on various environments. Jogjakarta 90's was formed based on the same interests and hobbies in loving the cars of the 1990s. This study focuses on knowing how the identity construction of a Jogjakarta 90's community is from the symbolic convergence theory's perspective. This study aims to determine the self-concept of Jogjakarta 90's classic car community members. Another aim of this research is to find out if the members of the Jogjakarta 90's classic car community construct their identities. This study used a qualitative descriptive method using interview and observation methods. Retrieval of informants in this study using purposive sampling. The results of this study show that in a Jogjakarta 90s community, there are no special rules for each member, and those who want to join Jogjakarta 90s can join immediately. In addition, the members of Jogjakarta 90 feel like members of and family because there is no age limit between them, making the members closer and maintaining good relations with each other. Furthermore, the symbolic convergence in Jogjakarta 90's resulted from equality between members with one. That equation formed through conversations about the '90s cars owned by members.
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Volkogon, V., O. Berdnikov, S. Dimova, and M. Volkogon. "Orientation of nitrogen transformation processes in the soil with corn growing under the different fertilization practices." Agricultural Science and Practice 1, no. 3 (2014): 26–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.15407/agrisp1.03.026.
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Aim. To explore the peculiarities of nitrogen transformation in sod-podzolic soils with corn growing under dif- ferent fertilizer types and the effect of bacterization. Methods. Agrochemical, fi eld and lyzimetric, chromato- graphic determination of nitrogen fi xation activity and emission of N 2 O. Results. The highest losses of nitrogen from the soil occurred in the variants with manure application and use of mineral fertilizers N 90 P 90 K 90 . The processes of nitrogen transformation in soil and corn yield were optimized using the combination of mineral fertilizers with green manure and microbial agent. Conclusions. The application of fertilizers for corn grow- ing on sod-podzolic soils of Polissya region should be accompanied with the use of green manures. The use of microbial preparations is recommended.
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Park, Hyun S., Robert S. White, Xiaoyue Ma, Briana Lui, and Kane O. Pryor. "Social determinants of health and their impact on postcolectomy surgery readmissions: a multistate analysis, 2009–2014." Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research 8, no. 16 (2019): 1365–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cer-2019-0114.
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Aim: To examine the effect of race/ethnicity, insurance status and median household income on postoperative readmissions following colectomy. Patients & methods: Multivariate analysis of hospital discharge data from California, Florida, Maryland and New York from 2009 to 2014. Primary outcomes included adjusted odds of 30- and 90-day readmissions following colectomy by race, insurance status and median income quartile. Results: Total 330,840 discharges included. All 30-day readmissions were higher for black patients (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 1.07). Both 30- and 90-day readmissions were higher for Medicaid (aOR: 1.30 and 1.26) and Medicare (aOR: 1.30 and 1.29). The 30- and 90-day readmissions were lower in the highest income quartiles. Conclusion: Race, insurance status and median household income are all independent predictors of disparity in readmissions following colectomy.
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Bernhed, Johanna, Mimmi Mollstedt, and Kristina Rosengren. "Dare to Care: A Qualitative Content Analysis Regarding Nursing Students’ View on HIV in Vietnam." Home Health Care Management & Practice 30, no. 4 (2018): 187–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1084822318787773.
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In Vietnam, HIV-positive population, as well as the stigmatization of this disease, is increasing, which affects patients and staff, thus requiring improvement. Nurses have a central role in adopting UNAIDS 90-90-90 vision regarding knowledge and treatment without risk. The aim of this study is to describe nursing students’ experiences with HIV in Hanoi, Vietnam. Interviews with seven nursing students were performed. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The results formed one category, dare to care, and three subcategories: being careful, managing fear, and creating trust. This study highlighted the importance of awareness of values (visualize stigmatization) to develop guidelines (built on evidence-based knowledge) to transform knowledge (theoretical, practical) through nursing skills that are performed to manage fear and create trustful care for HIV-positive patients.
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Dorothy Nnakenyi, Ifeyinwa, Ezra Ogbonnaya Agbo, Emeka Francis Nnakenyi, and Victor Chukwuma Wakwe. "A reference interval study of serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D among an African elderly population." African Health Sciences 22, no. 4 (2022): 220–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v22i4.27.
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Background: Elderly people have increased risk factors for low serum vitamin D levels, which is worsened among the black race. Therefore, elderly Africans constitute a reference population for vitamin D study.
 Aim: The aim of this study was to establish the reference interval of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) among an African elderly population.
 Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study of rural community dwellers in Enugu, south-eastern Nigeria aged 50 years and above, that satisfied the criteria of the reference population. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Venous blood was collected from reference individuals and serum 25(OH)D was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Data were analysed using a non-parametric, bootstrap method to obtain the central 95% reference limits and 90% confidence intervals of the lower and upper limits of the reference interval respectively.
 Results: One hundred and twenty-four (62 males and 62 females) participants were recruited. The median (25th -75th percentile) of serum 25(OH)D was 56 (35 – 71) ng/ml. The 2.5th percentile defined the lower reference limit and it was 21 ng/ml with 90% confidence interval (20 – 23) ng/ml; while the 97.5th percentile defined the upper reference limit and it was 93 ng/ml with 90% confidence interval (90 – 98) ng/ml.
 Conclusion: The reference interval for serum 25(OH)D for the selected African elderly population in Enugu, Nigeria was determined to be 21 to 93 ng/ml.
 Keywords: Bootstrap method; elderly; reference interval; vitamin D.
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Mengliang, Ye, Mi Si, Zhang Chunhui, Yue Jianying, Jia Wei, and Germán Simonetti. "Effect of Heat Treatment on Gelatin Properties of Pepsin-Soluble Collagen from Chicken Bones." Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research 18, no. 1 (2018): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.37290/ctnr2641-452x.18:1-9.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical composition and gelatin properties of collagen hydrolysates obtained from chicken bones under different heat treatment temperatures (50, 70 and 90°C) and times (30, 60 and 90 min). Results showed that heat temperature can significantly improve the solubility of protein (from 37.8 to 72.1%). Degree of hydrolysis and SDS-PAGE analysis showed that the mean molecular weight of collagen hydrolysates at 50 and 70°C were higher than that of hydrolysates at 90°C, which indicating that the triple-helix structure of protein transmitted to chains and subsequently form protein-protein linkages during heating. FTIR analysis demonstrated that the relative content of β-sheet decreased and random coil increased significantly (P < 0.05), whereas α-helix and β-turn had no significant changes during heating treatment (P > 0.05). Collagen hydrolysates obtained at 90°C for 30 min indicated better gelatin properties (melting temperature, texture profile analysis and microstructure) when compared with that of hydrolysates obtained at 50 and 70°C. Therefore, heat treatment with a relatively higher temperature (90°C) and shorter time (30 min) is necessary to obtain hydrolyzed chicken bones collagen with good gelatin properties.
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Khsirsagar, Jyoti, Rohit Sane, and Asha Lakariya. "Efficacy of Ayurvedic Treatment in Managing Hypothyroidism and Reducing Thyroxine Dependency." International Journal of Research and Review 11, no. 6 (2024): 903–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240696.
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Background: Hypothyroidism poses a clinical challenge, with levothyroxine as the standard treatment. However, a notable subset of patients reports ongoing symptoms despite achieving biochemical euthyroidism. This questions the adequacy of levothyroxine monotherapy for all individuals and prompts consideration of alternative therapeutic strategies. Aim: The current study aimed to establish efficacy of Panchakarma and lifestyle management in management of hypothyroidism and reducing oral thyroxine dependency. Methods: A prospective, single centre, observational study was conducted in Maharashtra India. Patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism were included in this study. Follow-up was conducted at 90 days. Day 1 and day 90 data were compared. Results: A total of 15 patients were studied. T3 levels (day 1: 39.70 ± 43.37 nmol/dl and day 90: 42.90 ± 46.46 nmol/dl, p=0.83), T4 levels (day 1: 6.89 ± 2.36 nmol/dl and day 90: 13.70 ± 18.32 nmol/dl, p=0.17) and TSH levels (day 1: 8.63 ± 6.93 mIU/ml and day 90: 6.63 ± 2.97 mIU/ml, p=0.29) improved at follow-up. Conclusion: Ayurvedic treatment is effective in reducing the thyroxine burden and restoring the thyroid functioning in hypothyroid patients. Keywords: Ayurveda, thyroid; triiodothyronine; thyroxine; thyroid stimulating hormone
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Tutkun, Erkut, Mustafa Ayyildiz, and Erdal Agar*. "Short-duration swimming exercise decreases penicillin-induced epileptiform ECoG activity in rats." Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis 70, no. 4 (2010): 382–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.55782/ane-2010-1810.
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The aim of the present study is to understand the basic relationship between swimming exercise and natural course of epilepsy in animals by performing an electrophysiological study. For this purpose, male Wistar rats were submitted to daily swimming exercise program of three different durations. Animals were swim-exercised for 90 days with either 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes/day. Thereafter, the epileptiform activity was induced by a single microinjection of penicillin (500 units) into the left somatomotor cortex. Short-duration swimming exercise (15 min per day for 90 days) decreased the mean frequency and amplitude of penicillin-induced epileptiform activity in the 70 and 90 minutes after penicillin injection compared to penicillin administered group, respectively. Moderate-duration (30 min per day for 90 days) and long-duration (60 min per day for 90 days) swimming exercise did not alter either the frequency or amplitude of epileptiform activity. The results of the present study provide electrophysiologic evidence that short-duration swimming exercise partially inhibits penicillin-induced epileptiform activity. These data also suggest that moderate and long-duration swimming exercise do not increase either the frequency or severity of seizure in the model of penicillin-induced epilepsy.
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KUŻDŻAŁ, Adrian, Piotr JABŁOŃSKI, Andrzej MACIEJCZAK, and Andrzej MACIEJCZAK. "TYPE OF WORK AND BACK PAIN." Medycyna Manualna 1, no. 4 (2018): 49–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.8451.
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Background: Back pain syndromes are one of the most common health problems in the population of industrialized countries, including Poland. Aim of the study: The aim of the work is to show the dependence or type of work performed affects the occurrence of pain in the spine in the study group Material and methods: The research covered 90 people, including 44 whitecollar workers and 46 manual workers. The author's questionnaire and Oswestry Questionnaire were used for the research. Results: In our own research, it was noticed that 90% of patients had spinal pain. They concerned the cross and lumbar sections. It was found that men were more disabled than men. It was also reported that there is no relationship between the age of the examined persons and the level of their disability. Conclusions: It was found that the type of work performed does not affect the occurrence of spinal pain syndrome. It has been noticed, however, that it is more common for people who work
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Martin, Amy. "Retrospective review of a Schwartz Rounds service for a veterinary team." Veterinary Nurse 15, no. 1 (2024): 36–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2024.15.1.36.
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Schwartz Rounds are a multidisciplinary forum for human healthcare staff to process the emotional and social issues associated with delivering care. The aim is to care for the emotional needs of team members so that they in turn may attend to the emotional needs of their patients (clients). Aim: To run a pilot program at a large UK veterinary practice to assess the suitability and impact of Schwartz Rounds in this group. Method: Data analysis of feedback forms and attendance records from Schwartz Rounds in veterinary practice. Results: Over 90% of attendees found that the stories presented were: relevant to their daily work; would help them work better with colleagues; found the group discussion helpful; and had a better understanding of their work. Over 90% planned to attend again and recommend Schwartz Rounds to colleagues. Conclusions: The pilot provided sufficient quantitative evidence that Schwartz Rounds increase the wellbeing of practice teams to warrant further investigations.
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Piernik, Krzysztof, Irena Chatys, and Rafał Chatys. "The Impact of Methods of Forming on the Mechanical Properties of Fiber-reinforced Polymer-matrix Composite Materials." Transport and Aerospace Engineering 2, no. 1 (2015): 5–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/tae-2015-0001.
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Abstract The aim of this paper was to analyze how different techniques of production of fibrous composite materials affect the quality and strength properties of composite laminates. In this study, we use experimental data concerning a composite fabricated with the by hand lay-up and vacuum bagging method. The composites have a polyester matrix (Firestop 8175-w-1) reinforced with mate-glass fiber fabric [0/90/0/90] E glass fiber, respectively. The process parameters and criteria were determined before the samples were cut, namely the amount and soaking time of the composite with the polymer resin.
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G., Hariharan*1 Dr. G. Arumugam2. "Construction and Validation of Achievement Motivation Scale Among Higher Secondary School Students In Thiruvarur District." International Journal of Scientific Research and Technology 2, no. 1 (2025): 345–50. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14724170.
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The main aim of this study was construct and validate of achievement motivation scale. The scale consists of total 90 positive and 13 negative likert type items namely; always, frequently, sometimes, rarely, never. The preliminary instrument consists of 113 likert types item was tested on 100 students after the refinement of items using different procedures only 90 items were selected. The construction and development of tests was done by expert review. Preliminary draft items analysis, selection of item, preparation of final test norms validity(0.83) and reliability(0.74) the achievement motivation scale among higher secondary school students.
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Lui, Briana, Jaime A. Aaronson, Virginia Tangel, et al. "Opioid use disorder and maternal outcomes following cesarean delivery: a multistate analysis, 2007–2014." Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research 9, no. 10 (2020): 667–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cer-2020-0050.
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Aim: To examine the association between opioid use disorder (OUD) and maternal outcomes following cesarean delivery. Methods: Retrospective analysis of over 2.4 million discharge records for in-patient cesarean delivery across five states from 2007 to 2014. Primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included length of stay (LOS) and 30- and 90-day readmission rates. Results: OUD patients were 148% more likely than non-OUD patients to die during hospitalization (adjusted odds ratios [aOR]: 2.48, 95% CI: 1.20, 5.10; p < 0.05). OUD was associated with increased odds of 30-day readmission (aOR: 1.46, 95% CI: 1.30, 1.65; p < 0.001) and 90-day readmission (aOR: 1.70, 95% CI: 1.55, 1.88; p < 0.001); LOS was not significantly different. Conclusion: OUD predicts increased in-patient mortality and odds of 30- and 90-day readmission following cesarean delivery.
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Jha, Kanhaiya. "A common fixed point theorem for subcompatible mappings in fuzzy metric space." Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology 12, no. 1 (2018): 90–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kuset.v12i1.21568.
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The aim of the present paper is to establish a common fixed point theorem for subcompatible pair of self mappings in a fuzzy metric space which generalizes and improves various well-known comparable results.Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyVol. 12, No. I, June, 2016, Page: 90-98
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Skybchyk, Ya V., K. O. Mikhaliev, and O. J. Zharinov. "Clinical characteristics of patients with long-term episodes of persistent atrial fibrillation." Ukrainian Journal of Cardiology 28, no. 4 (2021): 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.31928/1608-635x-2021.4.2332.
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The aim – to compare clinical, instrumental and laboratory characteristics of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with the duration of AF episode < 90 and ≥ 90 days.Materials and methods. The cross-sectional study consecutively enrolled and analyzed clinical, instrumental and laboratory data from 118 persistent AF patients with the duration of its episode more than 7 days, who underwent an electrical cardioversion. Patients were subdivided into groups with the duration of AF episode 8-89 days (n=58) and ≥ 90 days (n=60).Results and discussion. We observed a significant difference between the studied groups by the frequency of systolic dysfunction cases: 2 (3.5 %) vs. 12 (20.3 %) patients in AF episode duration < 90 and ≥ 90 days groups, respectively (p=0.008). According to transesophageal echocardiography data, we revealed the difference between the groups of comparison by the value of left atrial appendage flow velocity (43.5 cm/s vs. 37.0 cm/s, respectively; p=0.020). The difference between the studied groups by left atrial volume index did not reach the statistical significance (98 (80–110) vs. 99 (86–114) ml/m2, respectively; p=0.088). Besides, both studied groups were characterized by the prevalence of patients with moderate decrease of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (60–89 mL/(min·1.73 m2)): 36 (62.1 %) cases in AF episode duration < 90 days, and 38 (63.3 %) – amongst patients with the duration ≥ 90 days. Furthermore, about one-third of patients in both studied groups presented with more pronounced eGFR decline (< 60 mL/(min·1.73 m2)): 16 (27.6 %) and 18 (30.0 %) cases in the groups with AF episode duration < 90 and ≥ 90 days, respectively.Conclusions. The groups of persistent AF patients with the AF episode duration < 90 and ≥ 90 days were comparable by the majority of clinical, instrumental and laboratory characteristics, including the severity of kidney dysfunction. The AF episode duration ≥ 90 days was associated with the higher frequency of left ventricular systolic dysfunction cases, as well as with worse left atrial appendage function
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Alvarenga, Cristiane A. F., Valéria P. B. Euclides, Denise B. Montagner, André F. Sbrissia, Rodrigo A. Barbosa, and Alexandre R. De Araújo. "Animal performance and sward characteristics of Mombaça guineagrass pastures subjected to two grazing frequencies." Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales 8, no. 1 (2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.17138/tgft(8)1-10.
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The aim of this work was to compare grazing management practices of Mombaça guineagrass (Megathyrsus maximus syn. Panicum maximum cv. Mombaça) based on the sward incident light interception (LI) concept. We tested, when the regrowth period in rotationally stocked Mombaça guineagrass ended, if LI (90 or 95%) affected forage accumulation, sward characteristics and animal performance. Both treatments had a common post-grazing canopy height of 50 cm and were replicated 4 times in a randomized complete block design. Pastures were sampled pre- and post-grazing to determine forage mass, morphological composition and forage accumulation rate (FAR). Nutritive value (NV) was estimated in pre-grazing samples. Stocking rate was adjusted twice a week, and animals were weighed every 28 days. Pre-grazing conditions of 90 and 95% LI were reached at pasture heights of approximately 80 and 90 cm, respectively. FAR, sward structure and NV were similar for pastures grazed at 90 and 95% LI. Consequently, stocking rate, average daily gain and liveweight gain/ha were similar for both LI treatments. Data suggest that Mombaça guineagrass can be grazed at pre-grazing heights of 80–90 cm (90–95% LI) without compromising pasture structure and animal performance provided moderate defoliation severity is employed. Further testing of this grazing strategy over longer periods should be carried out with this species as well as other tropical grasses.
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Vossius, Gilles, Cécile Meex, Filip Moerman, et al. "Clinical Outcomes of Third-Generation Cephalosporin Definitive Therapy for Bloodstream Infections Due to Enterobacterales with Potential AmpC Induction: A Single-Center Retrospective Study." Pathogens 12, no. 9 (2023): 1152. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12091152.
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The recommended therapy for severe infections caused by AmpC-inducible Enterobacterales (AmpC-E) typically involves cefepime or carbapenems. In an era of emerging resistance to these antimicrobials, we aim to assess the impact of third-generation cephalosporins (3GCs) vs. alternative antibiotics on clinical outcomes in bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to AmpC-E. We retrospectively included hospitalized adult patients with BSIs caused by 3GC-susceptible AmpC-E between 2012 and 2022, comparing the outcomes of 3GC and non-3GC definitive therapies. The primary outcome was overall treatment failure (OTF), encompassing 90-day all-cause mortality, 90-day reinfection, and 90-day readmission. Secondary outcomes comprised components of the OTF, in-hospital all-cause mortality, and length-of-stay. Within a total cohort of 353 patients, OTF occurred in 46.5% and 41.5% in the 3GC- and non-3GC-therapy groups, respectively (p = 0.36). The 3GC-therapy group exhibited a longer length-of-stay (38 vs. 21 days, p = 0.0003) and higher in-hospital mortality (23.3% vs. 13.4%, p = 0.019). However, the 90-day mortality, 90-day reinfection, and 90-day readmission were comparable between the therapy groups. Subgroup analyses involving high-risk AmpC-E and 3GC vs. standard-of-care yielded similar conclusions. Overall, our findings suggest that 3GC definitive therapy may not result in poorer clinical outcomes for the treatment of BSIs caused by AmpC-E.