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Climate Change As a Significant Factor to the Aggravation of Coronary Artery Disease Among Elderly: A Basis for Emphasizing Community-based Self-care Measures

Eladio Martin Gumabay, Karen Mae Alcantara, Jaylord Ugaddan et al. · 2023 · Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: This research study explored the lived experience of the elderly with coronary artery disease (CAD) relevant to the effects of climate change as a basis for enhanced and strengthened community-based self-care measures. Methods:…

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No significant change of extracranial conduit vessel diameter during cerebral vasomotor reactivity test with moderately‐altered end‐tidal CO 2

Jie Liu, Thuy Tien Cao Le, Allan Knox et al. · 2019 · The FASEB Journal

Cerebral vasomotor reactivity (CVMR) is often assessed using transcranial Doppler (TCD) to measure the cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV) in the middle cerebral artery (MCA). Recently the validity of this technique has been questioned…

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After-discharge activity as a basis to change intraoperative mapping protocol for functionally significant brain areas

M. G. Podgurskaya, D. S. Kanshina, A. V. Dimertsev et al. · 2023 · Epilepsy and paroxysmal conditions

Background. After-discharge (AD) activity is a pattern that differs from background corticography, represented by rhythmic stereotypical slow waves and/or repetitive spike discharges with ≥1 Hz frequency, recorded after cessation of…

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29 Quick-Reference Criteria for Identifying Clinically Significant Multivariate Change in Older Adult Cognition: An ADNI Study

Jeremy G Grant, Amanda M Wisinger, Glenn E Smith · 2023 · Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

Objective: Accurately interpreting change in cognitive functioning is an essential aspect of clinical care for older adults. Several approaches to identifying ‘true’ cognitive change in a single cognitive measure are available (e.g.,…

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“There Is a Significant Change!” But Have They Noticed? A Case Study of Perceived Coaching Behaviour After Participating in the Growth Talent Mindsets for Sports Coaches’ Intervention 2.0

Dag André Nilsen, Lars Bjørke, Anne Marte Pensgaard et al. · 2026 · International Sport Coaching Journal

To help coaches create positive training environments, coach education programmes that include behaviour change techniques have been requested. Drawing on mindset theory and the development of wise psychological interventions, the Growth…

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3 Quick-Reference Criteria for Identifying Clinically Significant Multivariate Change in Older Adult Cognition: A NACC Study

Amanda M. Wisinger, Hillary F. Abel, Jeremy G. Grant et al. · 2023 · Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

Objective: Accurately interpreting cognitive change is an essential aspect of clinical care for older adults. Several approaches to identifying 'true’ cognitive change in a single cognitive measure are available (e.g., reliable change…

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Calculation of the Least Significant Change Value of Bone Densitometry Using a Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry System

Han-Kyung Seo, Do-Cheol Choi, Cheol-Min Shim et al. · 2023 · Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Purpose: The precision error of a bone density meter reflects the equipment and reproducibility of results by an examiner. Precision error values can be expressed as coefficient of variation (CV), CV%, and root mean square-SD (RMS-SD). The…

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Abstract 227: Long Term Outcomes In Patients With Type 2 Myocardial Infarction With And Without Significant Change In Troponin Levels

Christopher Jenkins, Tamunoinemi Bob-Manuel, Jayna Kelly et al. · 2022 · Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes

Background: It is well known that morbidity and mortality are higher in patients with Type 2 Myocardial Infarction (T2MI) compared to Type 1 MI. Few studies have compared outcomes in T2MI patients with significant increase in troponins…

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P-1753. Impact of a Microbiology Reporting Change on Treatment Selection and Clinical Outcomes for Organisms at Low-Risk for Significant AmpC Production

Ellie Hodapp, Patrick M Kinn, Bradley A Ford et al. · 2025 · Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Abstract Background AmpC β-lactamase production can be induced after exposure to beta lactam antimicrobials, most notably ceftriaxone (CRO), leading to development of resistance on therapy. New guidance from IDSA indicates that the risk of…

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The Significant Correlation between Self Efficacy and the Role of Islamic Education Teachers as a Society Change Agent

Noornajihan Jaafar, Nurul Asia Fasehah Muhamad, Ab. Halim Tamuri et al. · 2019 · Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences

Abstract The role of Islamic education teacher (IET) as society change agent (SCA) requires a strong internal motivation factor. It begins with confidence in self-ability i.e. self-efficacy (SE) in implementing the trust given to them.…

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Significant Temperature Change and Inhomogeneous Tensile Deformation of Superelastic Ti–26Nb, Ti–25Nb–0.3O and Ti–25Nb–0.3N Shape Memory Alloys

Karol Marek Golasiński, Michał Maj, Sandra Musiał et al. · 2025 · Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A

Abstract In this work, thermomechanical behavior of the superelastic Ti–26Nb, Ti–25Nb–0.3O and Ti–25Nb–0.3N (at. pct) shape memory alloys (SMAs) under load-unload tension was investigated using coupled techniques of infrared thermography…

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Risk Factors at Time of Primary ACL Reconstruction that Contribute to Significant Chondral Surface Change at Time of Revision ACL Reconstruction

Christopher C. Kaeding, Mars Group · 2016 · Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

Objectives: Articular cartilage health is an important issue following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). It is not clear what risk factors at the time of primary reconstruction affect future articular cartilage…

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ABSTRACT NUMBER: ESOC2026A2329 CHANGE IN CEREBRAL HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH OBESITY EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT LOSS. THE HEM-OB STUDY

M Teresa Montalvo Moraleda, Álvaro Bonelli Franco, Tamara Díaz Vico et al. · 2026 · European Stroke Journal

Abstract Background and aims The relationship of obesity with small vessel disease remains controversial. The HemOb study aims to evaluate hemodynamic and functional parameters in patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery and…

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Dampak Sosial Ekonomi pada Keluaga Penerima Manfaat (KPM) Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) Exit Mandiri di Kecamatan Pagelaran Kabuoaten Pringsewu dalam Perspektif The Most Significant Change Technique (MSCt)

Ainun Oktavia Sari, Rahayu Sulistyowati, Ita Prihantika · 2020 · Administrativa: Jurnal Birokrasi, Kebijakan dan Pelayanan Publik

The Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) is a conditional social cash transfer program that provides assistance to Very Poor Households (RTSM) appointed as participants in the Conditional Cash Transfer program which is related to improving the…

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Abstract 17917: Is Small Change Significant? Association of Small Differences in Life's Simple 7 and Mortality: the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Cohort

Mary Cushman, Suzanne E Judd, Virginia J Howard et al. · 2011 · Circulation

Background. The AHA 2020 Goal includes improving cardiovascular health, defined using a metric consisting of 7 health factors, Life's Simple 7. A central concept of the goal is that small improvements in behavior / lifestyle factors at the…

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Comparison of screen-confirm versus screen-mix-confirm algorithms for lupus anticoagulant detection by dilute Russell’s viper venom time

Fatima Sharif, Ayesha Junaid, Khadija Ashraf · 2025 · Journal of Laboratory Physicians

Objectives Lupus anticoagulant (LAC) is an antiphospholipid antibody associated with thromboembolism. According to the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, LAC measurement by Dilute Russell’s viper venom time (dRVVT) should…

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Olfactory notes in the mind space: A registered report.

Caldana M, Rusconi E · 2026 · Cortex; a journal devoted to the study of the nervous system and behavior

Olfaction is an archaic sense but its central mechanisms are lesser known than those of other senses. Here we address a possible link between olfactory stimuli and mental spatial representations. Although olfactory percepts are not…

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Abandoned Hypothesis

Confirm that the imaginary number i is a closed field

Ling Xie · 2023 · Annals of Mathematics and Physics

In the History of mathematics of mankind, some strange symbols appeared when dealing with some mathematical problems, which were defined as imaginary numbers by mankind. The imaginary number has been idle for a long time since it was…

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The investigative methodology to confirm Alcohol consumption in all suspects at a tertiary care Hospital at Karachi

Dr. Iqbal Ahmed Khan, Dr. Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur, Dr. Naved Ali Qadri et al. · 2020 · ANNALS OF ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL AND KARACHI MEDICAL & DENTAL COLLEGE

Background: Various health problems occur due to alcohol consumption and particularly heavy drinking which contributes to a major burden of diseases globally.
 
 Objective: To identify the investigative methodology carried out by…

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Troy III-V

Donald Easton, Bernhard Weninger · 2023 · Documenta Praehistorica

To investigate the dating of Troy III-V, and in particular to test whether in Blegen's Troy sequence a gap exists between Troy III and Troy IV, 26 bone samples covering Troy III to VIa from the University of Cincinnati excavations were…

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