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;
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
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
Analysis of a State Police Academy Menu Cycle for Dietary Quality and Performance Nutrition Adequacy
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac073.008
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Current literature suggests law enforcement officers have high rates of obesity. With diet as a leading risk factor, early career nutrition interventions could be beneficial in establishing long-term healthy eating habits. Thus, the… read more here.
Keywords: adequacy; performance; police; nutrition ... See more keywords
Acute Effects of Electronic Cigarettes on Vascular Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwac248
Abstract: BACKGROUND The effects of e-cigarettes on endothelial function remained controversial. AIM The study aimed to investigate the effects of e-cigarettes on vascular endothelial function. METHODS PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched… read more here.
Keywords: cigarettes vascular; function; endothelial function; vascular endothelial ... See more keywords
Oral testosterone therapy: past, present, and future.
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DOI: 10.1093/sxmrev/qead003
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) remains a commonly utilized treatment for men with testosterone deficiency (TD). Despite the recent FDA approval of new oral TRT medications, concerns remain regarding their efficacy and safety, and prescription… read more here.
Keywords: adverse effects; testosterone; testosterone therapy; oral testosterone ... See more keywords
Does Vitamin D3 Prevent the Inhibitory Effect of Vancomycin on Osteoblasts?
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DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001060
Abstract: Abstract Background The utility of vancomycin powder to prevent surgical site infection, mainly in spinal surgery, has been widely examined, and the local administration of vancomycin powder to wounds has been reported to be effective… read more here.
Keywords: administration; vancomycin; mean difference; vancomycin vitamin ... See more keywords