Atrial Shunt Device Effects on Cardiac Structure and Function in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: The REDUCE LAP-HF II Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2024.0520
Abstract: Importance Although the results of A Study to Evaluate the Corvia Medical Inc IASD System II to Reduce Elevated Left Atrial Pressure in Patients with Heart Failure (REDUCE LAP-HF II) trial were neutral overall, atrial… read more here.
Keywords: mean difference; function; shunt; trial ... See more keywords
Association Between Microinfarcts and Blood Pressure Trajectories
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.3392
Abstract: Importance Cerebral microinfarcts are associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and may have different risk factors than macroinfarcts. Subcortical microinfarcts are associated with declining blood pressure (BP) in elderly individuals. Objective To investigate BP… read more here.
Keywords: mean difference; subcortical microinfarcts; blood pressure;
Screen Use at Bedtime and Sleep Duration and Quality Among Youths.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.2914
Abstract: Importance Although questionnaire-based cross-sectional research suggests that screen time before bed correlates with poor sleep, self-reported data seem unlikely to capture the complexity of modern screen use, requiring objective night-by-night measures to advance this field.… read more here.
Keywords: mean difference; minutes minutes; time; screen use ... See more keywords
Effects of phytosterols on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8308
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause of death globally. The primary risk factors are high blood lipid levels, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Phytosterols are naturally occurring plant bioactive substances. Short‐term clinical trials have demonstrated phytosterols'… read more here.
Keywords: mean difference; level mean; risk factors; difference ... See more keywords
Dispensing Patterns of Ranibizumab and Aflibercept for the Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Australia
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DOI: 10.1007/s12325-017-0624-6
Abstract: IntroductionAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy is the standard of care for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The dosage of two licensed agents, ranibizumab and aflibercept, was established through clinical trials; however, it is unclear if… read more here.
Keywords: difference; treatment; mean difference; ranibizumab aflibercept ... See more keywords
The association between post-traumatic stress disorder and shorter telomere length: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.048
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric disorder, which may accelerate aging. Many study have investigated the association between telomeres length and PTSD, but results from published studies are contradictory. Therefore, Meta-analysis approaches… read more here.
Keywords: telomere length; analysis; mean difference; shorter telomere ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of etanercept in the treatment of sciatica: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.06.054
Abstract: Etanercept might be promising to alleviate sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation and spinal stenosis. However, the results remained controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of etanercept in patients… read more here.
Keywords: difference; std mean; mean difference; pain ... See more keywords
Effects of synbiotic supplementation on metabolic parameters and apelin in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007114517003920
Abstract: Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of infertility in women of reproductive age. Insulin resistance is a main pathophysiologic feature in these patients. According to some studies, the intake… read more here.
Keywords: difference; polycystic ovary; mean difference; ovary syndrome ... See more keywords
Gini's mean difference and the long-term prognostic value of nodal quanta classes after pre-operative chemotherapy in advanced breast cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07078-7
Abstract: Gini's mean difference (GMD, mean absolute difference between any two distinct quantities) of the restricted mean survival times (RMSTs, expectation of life at a given time limit) has been proposed as a new metric where… read more here.
Keywords: difference; prognostic value; mean difference; gini mean ... See more keywords
Growth and sleep outcomes after adenotonsillectomy in pediatric mild sleep-disordered breathing.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-30271-3
Abstract: Adenotonsillectomy has been shown to promote “catch-up growth” in children with obstructive sleep apnea. However, its impact on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) (i.e., habitual snoring but not frequent obstructive breathing events) remains unclear.… read more here.
Keywords: sleep disordered; mean difference; mild sleep; disordered breathing ... See more keywords
Severity of slouched posture during smartphone use is associated with the musculoskeletal discomfort, daily usage and school year among adolescents.
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2146208
Abstract: Real-time measurement of the craniovertebral, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles during natural and smartphone usage postures in sitting were analyzed in a cohort of 560 adolescents using independent t-tests and Spearman's correlations between their… read more here.
Keywords: smartphone; school year; use; mean difference ... See more keywords