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Projection of the prevalence of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer incidence using cigarette smoking prevalence in Iran from 1990 to 2018: a comparison of latent period-based models with standard forecasting models
BackgroundSmoking is the major risk factor for tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancers. We investigated the feasibility of projecting TBL cancer...
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Fontan Circulation and Aortic Stiffness: Insights into Vascular Dynamics and Haemodynamic Interplay
AbstractIncreased aortic stiffness predisposes cardiac afterload and influences cardiac function. Congenital heart diseases involving aortic arch...
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Risk factors for persistent fatal opioid-involved overdose clusters in Massachusetts 2011–2021: a spatial statistical analysis with socio-economic, accessibility, and prescription factors
BackgroundFatal opioid-involved overdose rates increased precipitously from 5.0 per 100,000 population to 33.5 in Massachusetts between 1999 and 2022.
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Global prevalence and predictors of scabies among prisoners: systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionScabies is a widespread issue in prisons due to overcrowded living conditions and limited healthcare resources. A recent study published...
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Global longitudinal active strain energy density (GLASED): age and sex differences between young and veteran athletes
BackgroundGlobal longitudinal active strain energy density (GLASED) is an innovative method for assessing myocardial function and quantifies the work...
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Impact on Glycemia Risk Index and other metrics in type 1 adult patients switching to Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop systems: a one-year real-life experience
BackgroundAdvanced Hybrid Closed-Loop system (AHCL) has profoundly changed type 1 diabetes therapy. This study primarily aimed to assess the impact...
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Effects of major air pollutants on angina hospitalizations: a correlation study
BackgroundAngina is a crucial risk signal for cardiovascular disease. However, few studies have evaluated the effects of ambient air pollution...
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Exploring differences in patient participation in simulated emergency cases in co-located and distributed rural emergency teams – an observational study with a randomized cross-over design
BackgroundIn northern rural Sweden, telemedicine is used to improve access to healthcare and to provide patient-centered care. In emergency care...
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Efficacy and safety of rechallenge [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 RLT after initial partial remission in patients with mCRPC: evaluation of a prospective registry (REALITY study)
AimRechallenge of [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 radioligand therapy (RLT) was proposed for patients who initially responded to PSMA-RLT experiencing partial...
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Digital histology of retinal microaneurysms as provided by dense B-scan (DART) OCTA: characteristics and clinical relevance in diabetic retinopathy
BackgroundRetinal microaneurysms (MAs) are among the earliest signs of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and can be classified in several subtypes by...
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Predicting pharmaceutical prices. Advances based on purchase-level data and machine learning
BackgroundIncreased costs in the health sector have put considerable strain on the public budgets allocated to pharmaceutical purchases. Faced with...
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The strongest predictors of compliance with health protocols among marketers and guilds based on the transtheoretical model
BackgroundGlobal communication, an integral part of modern life, increases the risk of transmitting infectious diseases to individuals. Based on the...
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Sex ratio at birth across 100 years in Sweden and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality – a national register study
The human sex ratio at birth (SRB) undergoes temporary changes around a mean proportion of 0.51 male births. SRB has been well studied for...
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Association of ambient temperature on acute ischemic stroke in Yancheng, China
BackgroundAcute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a major global public health issue. There is limited research on the relationship between ambient...
