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View article: Topological Indices Driven Quantitative Analysis of Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Opioid Drugs
Topological Indices Driven Quantitative Analysis of Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Opioid Drugs Open
Opioid drugs represent a critical class of therapeutic compounds with diverse structural frameworks that govern their pharmacological behavior. Understanding the relationship between their molecular architecture and physicochemical charac…
View article: PO:14:205 | Primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: association between new classification criteria manifestations and a higher-risk disease phenotype
PO:14:205 | Primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: association between new classification criteria manifestations and a higher-risk disease phenotype Open
Background. The 2023 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (PAPS) included new disease manifestations contributing to the definition of the syndrome. However, their prognostic role and association…
View article: Evaluating algorithmic fairness of machine learning models in predicting underweight, overweight, and adiposity across socioeconomic and caste groups in India: evidence from the longitudinal ageing study in India
Evaluating algorithmic fairness of machine learning models in predicting underweight, overweight, and adiposity across socioeconomic and caste groups in India: evidence from the longitudinal ageing study in India Open
Machine learning (ML) models are increasingly applied to predict body mass index (BMI) and related outcomes, yet their fairness across socioeconomic and caste groups remains uncertain, particularly in contexts of structural inequality. Usi…
View article: Correlates of Frailty among Older Persons in Rural Eastern Uganda: A Cross-sectional Survey
Correlates of Frailty among Older Persons in Rural Eastern Uganda: A Cross-sectional Survey Open
Background Frailty, characterized by diminished physiological reserve and heightened vulnerability to stressors has emerged as a central challenge of aging, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Although frailty has been extens…
View article: Data from Predictive Polygenic Score for Outcome after First-Line Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients Using Supervised Principal Component Analysis
Data from Predictive Polygenic Score for Outcome after First-Line Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients Using Supervised Principal Component Analysis Open
Background:Associations between candidate germline genetic variants and treatment outcome of oxaliplatin, a drug commonly used for patients with colorectal cancer, have been reported but not robustly established. This study aimed to constr…
View article: PO:33:200 | Analysis of risk factors associated with vertebral fractures in systemic sclerosis: evidence from the "Sclero-RER" study group
PO:33:200 | Analysis of risk factors associated with vertebral fractures in systemic sclerosis: evidence from the "Sclero-RER" study group Open
Background. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare disease characterised by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, as well as vascular involvement. Recent evidence indicates that osteoporosis (OP) is a frequent comorbidity in patients with …
View article: Altitude‐Related Differences in Biventricular Remodeling and the Clinical Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension: An Exploratory Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study
Altitude‐Related Differences in Biventricular Remodeling and the Clinical Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension: An Exploratory Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study Open
Background Residence at high altitudes (HAs) may increase cardiovascular risk due to hypobaric hypoxia, but its synergy with pulmonary hypertension cause is unclear. This study compared clinical profile and biventricular remodeling in pati…
View article: Relevance of ENSO indices as predictors in seasonal river discharge forecasting in the Srepok Basin
Relevance of ENSO indices as predictors in seasonal river discharge forecasting in the Srepok Basin Open
Flow irregularities seriously affect agricultural production and ecosystems, so early forecasting of river discharge contributes to minimizing its impacts. This study analyzes the relationship between El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) an…
View article: Predicting the risk of endometriosis in Chinese infertile women: development and assessment of a predictive nomogram
Predicting the risk of endometriosis in Chinese infertile women: development and assessment of a predictive nomogram Open
Purpose This study aimed to establish a risk prediction model of endometriosis in infertile women and verify the model. Methods A retrospective study was made of 140 infertile women hospitalized at Henan Provincial People's Hospital betwee…
View article: Development and validation of the BPDKC model for predicting sarcopenic knee osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study
Development and validation of the BPDKC model for predicting sarcopenic knee osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Sarcopenia and knee osteoarthritis frequently coexist as sarcopenic knee osteoarthritis (SPKOA), a clinically significant and burdensome condition among older adults. Despite its high prevalence and functional impact, no validat…
View article: Factores psicosociales asociados al consumo de alcohol experimental y de riesgo en adolescentes escolarizados
Factores psicosociales asociados al consumo de alcohol experimental y de riesgo en adolescentes escolarizados Open
Introduction: alcohol consumption constitutes a global public health problem. In recent years, increasing prevalence has been observed among adolescents, a particularly vulnerable population given the consequences of alcohol use. Certain p…
View article: Intraoperative dexmedetomidine use associated with prolonged postanesthesia care unit recovery time after lung resection: a retrospective cohort study
Intraoperative dexmedetomidine use associated with prolonged postanesthesia care unit recovery time after lung resection: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Dexmedetomidine, despite its wide-ranging benefits, may also pose a risk of delayed recovery in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Few studies have examined the relationship between dexmedetomidine and delayed recovery in the …
View article: Development and validation of a nomogram-based prediction model for hospital-acquired carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in critically ill patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study
Development and validation of a nomogram-based prediction model for hospital-acquired carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in critically ill patients: a multicenter retrospective cohort study Open
Background Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) remains a major challenge in intensive care units (ICUs), posing substantial risks for colonization, infection, and transmission. Timely identification of patients at risk for …
View article: Identifying Biomechanical Risk Factors for Lower Limb Injuries in High Jump Athletes Using Penalised Logistic Regression
Identifying Biomechanical Risk Factors for Lower Limb Injuries in High Jump Athletes Using Penalised Logistic Regression Open
Background. High jump athletes are exposed to considerably lower limb injury risk due to repetitive high-impact loading and asymmetrical force application during the approach and take-off phases. Despite the biomechanical demands of the ev…
View article: Risk factors for esophageal pain after peroral endoscopic myotomy under general anesthesia: A retrospective study
Risk factors for esophageal pain after peroral endoscopic myotomy under general anesthesia: A retrospective study Open
BACKGROUND Peroral endoscopic esophageal myotomy (POEM) is an innovative, minimally invasive endoscopic technique that has been widely adopted and recognized for the clinical management of achalasia because of its advantages of minimal tra…
View article: Sleep Quality Impacts Training Responses and Performance in Elite Swimmers
Sleep Quality Impacts Training Responses and Performance in Elite Swimmers Open
High‐quality sleep is necessary for optimal health and promoting recovery from training, contributing to sport performance. Research suggests a high prevalence of poor sleep duration and quality in athletes. Reduced sleep duration has been…
View article: Anthropometric Obesity Phenotypes in Young Physically Active Men: The Role of Body Composition and Fat Distribution
Anthropometric Obesity Phenotypes in Young Physically Active Men: The Role of Body Composition and Fat Distribution Open
Background: BMI does not distinguish fat from lean mass, reducing its usefulness in active young adults. This study assessed obesity phenotypes and their associations with lean mass and adipose tissue distribution. Methods: A total of 174 …
View article: Effect of stratified management and stepwise training on pulmonary rehabilitation in older patients with liver cancer
Effect of stratified management and stepwise training on pulmonary rehabilitation in older patients with liver cancer Open
BACKGROUND Older patients with liver cancer often experience impaired pulmonary function post-surgery, increasing complications and recovery challenges. AIM To investigate the effects of evidence-based stratified management and stepwise tr…
View article: Datasets for "Risk Factors Associated with Successive Waves of COVID-19 in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 2020–September 2023"
Datasets for "Risk Factors Associated with Successive Waves of COVID-19 in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 2020–September 2023" Open
We used the independent variables related to the epidemiological, socio-political, socio-economic, demographic, and health-related characteristics to cluster the 34 health zones of North Kivu province. We did this through a hierarchical cl…
View article: Development and validation of a risk prediction model for postpartum urinary incontinence in primiparas using clinical and pelvic floor ultrasound characteristics
Development and validation of a risk prediction model for postpartum urinary incontinence in primiparas using clinical and pelvic floor ultrasound characteristics Open
Objective To develop and validate a nomogram prediction model for postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in primiparous women, and to evaluate its clinical predictive performance. Methods This retrospective study enrolled 447 primipa…
View article: Trajectories of benefit finding and their predictors in caregivers of children with liver transplantation: a longitudinal study
Trajectories of benefit finding and their predictors in caregivers of children with liver transplantation: a longitudinal study Open
Background Caregivers of children with liver transplantation bear a huge care burden and mental stress during the process of caring for the children. The benefit finding, as an important branch of positive psychology, can effectively help …
View article: Risk factors of fever following endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and precancerous lesions
Risk factors of fever following endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and precancerous lesions Open
BACKGROUND Recent studies have revealed that endoscopic minimally invasive treatment of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions is as effective as traditional surgery and offer considerable advantages, such as minimal invasiveness…
View article: Predicting the gastrointestinal bleeding of HBV-related acute-on-chronic liver failure based on machine learning
Predicting the gastrointestinal bleeding of HBV-related acute-on-chronic liver failure based on machine learning Open
Background This study aimed to investigate the effect of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) on the short-term survival of hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF) patients, establish a prediction model for HBV-ACLF-…
View article: Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and carotid plaque progression in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study
Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and carotid plaque progression in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a novel marker of insulin resistance associated with carotid vascular disease; however, its role in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. Methods This retrospective study enroll…
View article: Characteristics of indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold PLUS results in pediatric lupus nephritis at Beijing Children’s Hospital, 2023–2024
Characteristics of indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold PLUS results in pediatric lupus nephritis at Beijing Children’s Hospital, 2023–2024 Open
Objectives Tuberculosis screening in pediatric lupus nephritis (LN) patients presents unique diagnostic challenges. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) results among children with …
View article: Datasets for "Risk Factors Associated with Successive Waves of COVID-19 in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 2020–September 2023"
Datasets for "Risk Factors Associated with Successive Waves of COVID-19 in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 2020–September 2023" Open
We used the independent variables related to the epidemiological, socio-political, socio-economic, demographic, and health-related characteristics to cluster the 34 health zones of North Kivu province. We did this through a hierarchi…
View article: Evaluation of sleep quality in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder and major depression during remission period
Evaluation of sleep quality in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder and major depression during remission period Open
BACKGROUND Sleep disturbances and residual functional impairment are increasingly recognized as important determinants of outcome in mood disorders, even during remission. Persistent disruptions in sleep may reflect underlying pathophysiol…
View article: Study on the correlation between serum total cholesterol levels and suicidal ideation in patients with first-episode drug-naïve schizophrenia: a cross-sectional study
Study on the correlation between serum total cholesterol levels and suicidal ideation in patients with first-episode drug-naïve schizophrenia: a cross-sectional study Open
Background The pathological physiology of schizophrenia (SZ) is associated with defects in biological energy metabolism. Abnormal blood lipid levels may influence the emergence of suicidal ideation (SI) in SZ. This study aims to evaluate t…
View article: Calf Circumference as a Predictive Biomarker for Falls in older Adults: A Retrospective Case– Control Study
Calf Circumference as a Predictive Biomarker for Falls in older Adults: A Retrospective Case– Control Study Open
Background Falls are a significant cause of injury, loss of independence, and mortality among older adults. While muscle weakness and balance impairment are well-established modifiable risk factors, simple anthropometric measures such as c…
View article: Effect of Perceived Parenting Styles on Prosocial Behavior among Young Adults.
Effect of Perceived Parenting Styles on Prosocial Behavior among Young Adults. Open
The main purpose of present study was to assess the effect of perceivedparenting styles on prosocial behavior among young adults. The sample (n =380) was calculated using the Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula, with a meanage range of 18-25…