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Association between global longitudinal strain and coronary artery calcium in the diagnosis of significant coronary artery disease

M Shvydka, M Lutay, I Golikova · 2026 · European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging

Abstract Introduction Non-invasive diagnostic methods for coronary artery disease (CAD) are gaining increasing importance due to their accessibility, diagnostic value, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Both global longitudinal strain (GLS)…

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Evaluation of the departmental inter-rater reliability when scoring thyroid nodules according to the British Thyroid Association Ultrasound-classification model: Is there significant disagreement?

Nabil Rtam · 2023 · Ultrasound

Introduction: The British Thyroid Association Ultrasound-classification is a risk stratification model which grades thyroid nodules in U2–5 based on their sonographic appearance. Existence of variability between the ultrasound operators…

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The Association between a Recorded Diagnosis of Obesity and Clinically Significant Weight Loss in the Primary Care Setting: A Nationwide Registry

Michal Kasher Meron, Nira Koren-Morag, Dan Oieru · 2024 · Obesity Facts

Introduction: Overweight and obesity (OW/OB) are underdiagnosed. The primary aim was to assess whether a diagnosis of OW/OB recorded by a primary care physician (PCP) is associated with clinically significant weight loss, compared to a…

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A Study on the Job Training Support Experience of Job Coach for the Vocational Rehabilitation Support Project for the People with a Significant Disability

Min-Sik Kim, Young-Ran Kim · 2024 · The K Association of Education Research

This study focuses on experience of Job Coach in Occupational Rehabilitation Support Projects that is offered by the field at the Field-Centric Occupational Rehabilitation Centers. The purpose of the study is to present better support to…

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Abstract 4364710: Association Between Pre-Operative History of Significant Bleeding and Post-Operative Cardiovascular Events Following Lower Extremity Revascularization

David Bresnahan, Yuhe Xia, Elliot Luttrell-Williams et al. · 2025 · Circulation

Background and Hypothesis: Patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) frequently undergo lower extremity revascularization (LER) but remain at increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular and limb events following the…

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Is There a Significant Association Between Body Image and Psychological Health in Moroccan Postmenopausal Women? A Cross-Sectional Study

Sara Esseffar, Said Bellahcen, Ghizlane Azizi et al. · 2025 · The Open Public Health Journal

Background Menopause and its consequences, sometimes complex, can generate discomfort in well-being and consequently affect the quality of women’s lives. Objective The present study was carried out to examine the quality of life of…

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Abstract 10858: Significant Association Between Washout Ratio of Renal 123i-metaiodobenzylguanidine and Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity in Patients With Hypertension

Yoshitaka Okabe, Hisayosi Murai, souichiro usui et al. · 2015 · Circulation

Background: Simplicity HTN-3 trial showed the negative result for renal denervation (RDN) in patient with resistant hypertension. One of limitations was that no appreciate evaluation of renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) was applied…

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LACK OF SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATION BETWEEN COMPONENT ALIGNMENT AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME IN TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

Ismail Hadisoebroto Dilogo, Wildan Latief, Muh Trimugroho Fahrudhin · 2018 · Journal of Southeast Asian Medical Research

Background : Total hip replacement (THR) failure isinfluenced bythe prosthesis component orientation. The debate is still ongoing to determine the best angles for acetabular or femoral components. Objective :To evaluate the functional…

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No significant association between 40bp ins/del promoter polymorphism of MDM2 and breast cancer susceptibility in Pakistani women

Sania Gull, Nabeela Tariq, Hamida Ali et al. · 2025 · LIAQUAT MEDICAL RESEARCH JOURNAL

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy among women, and is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Genetic heterogeneity in the MDM2 promoter region has been associated with increased cancer susceptibility. The study…

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No significant association between term premature rupture of membranes and neonatal APGAR score: A cross-sectional study

Shelvy Era Chintia, Henidekasari, Veronica Ela Rimawati et al. · 2025 · Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Introduction: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as the rupture of the amniotic sac before the onset of labor, potentially increasing the risk of infection, hypoxia, and a low APGAR score in newborns. The APGAR score assesses…

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No significant association between term premature rupture of membranes and neonatal APGAR score: A cross-sectional study

Shelvy Era Chintia, Henidekasari Henidekasari, Veronica Ela Rimawati et al. · 2025 · Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Introduction: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as the rupture of the amniotic sac before the onset of labor, potentially increasing the risk of infection, hypoxia, and a low APGAR score in newborns. The APGAR score assesses…

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Non-invasive right ventricular myocardial work in patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation: association with etiology and outcome

Y Obayashi, S C Butcher, X Galloo et al. · 2026 · European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging

Abstract Background/Introduction Right ventricular (RV) function is a key factor in risk stratification of patients with tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Right ventricular myocardial work (RVMW) has been proposed as a novel echocardiographic…

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No significant association between quadriceps tendon alignment and 1‐year patient‐reported outcomes following physiological total knee arthroplasty without patellar resurfacing

Manabu Akagawa, Roberto Berebichez‐Fridman, Loic Villet et al. · 2026 · Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to clarify the clinical relevance of quadriceps tendon alignment (QTA), focusing on the quadriceps tendon axial angle (QTAx), in patients undergoing ‘physiological total knee arthroplasty (TKA)’. This…

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Association between postdischarge antibiotic use and C. difficile testing as a surrogate for clinically significant diarrhea

Daniel J. Livorsi, James Merchant, Hyunkeun Cho et al. · 2025 · Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

Abstract Objective: Postdischarge antibiotics are often sub-optimal or unnecessary. This study sought to measure the risk of diarrhea in recently hospitalized patients treated with postdischarge antibiotics Design: Retrospective cohort…

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A174 TESTING FOR AND INCIDENCE OF CELIAC DISEASE AUTOIMMUNITY SAW SIGNIFICANT BUT TEMPORARY DECLINES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

J A King, S Coward, G G Kaplan et al. · 2024 · Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Abstract Background Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder with various complications and long-term health risks. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the entire healthcare system—including screening for and diagnosing non-infectious…

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Lack of Association between Cholelithiasis and Significant Coronary Artery Disease: An Autopsy Study from Greece

Christos Soutis, Chara Spiliopoulou, Nikolaos Goutas et al. · 2022 · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

Aims: Cholelithiasis or Gallstone disease and coronary artery disease have been reported to share several common risk factors. The aim of this study was to examine if there is an association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and…

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Significant association of specific DRB1 & DQB1 sequence feature variant types with systemic sclerosis autoantibodies types and racial groups (159.20)

Richard Scheuermann, Nishanth Marthandan, Paula Guidry et al. · 2012 · The Journal of Immunology

Abstract The sequence feature variant type (SFVT) approach to genetic association analysis has previously identified parts of HLA proteins that are associated with development of a variety of autoimmune diseases. Using the SFVT approach,…

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A200 HIGH-DEFINITION CHROMOENDOSCOPY RESULTS IN MORE SIGNIFICANT DYSPLASIA DETECTION THAN WHITE LIGHT ENDOSCOPY WITH RANDOM BIOPSIES IN ULCERATIVE COLITIS PATIENTS

T T Hoang, Y Leung, G Rosenfeld et al. · 2023 · Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Abstract Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that results in inflammation of the colonic mucosa, leading to abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, weight loss, and diarrhea. This chronic inflammation results in a…

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