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Abstract Objective Cesarean section rates are one indicator of obstetric care quality. While low rates might reflect limited access to timely obstetric interventions, excessively high rates are not associated with better maternal or perinatal outcomes. Racial and ethnic disparities in maternal outcomes raise concerns about the equitable distribution of
Fernanda Rafaella Correa dos Santos +3 more
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Abstract Objective To identify predictive factors for emergency cesarean section (CS) in grand multiparous women and compare them with primiparous and multiparous women. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study in a single large university‐affiliated tertiary medical center between 2011 and 2018, analyzing all women with singleton pregnancies that
Roza Berkovitz Shperling +4 more
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This study integrates two decades of surveillance with genomic and structural analyses to decipher how spike protein glycosylation haplotypes drive avian coronavirus evolution. We uncover how specific glycosylation patterns associate with receptor‐binding affinity, shape global transmission dynamics, and correlate with clinical outcomes.
Hao Zhang +21 more
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Estimating Treatment Effects With Limited Exogeneity: A Machine Learning Approach to Selection Bias
ABSTRACT This paper presents a novel method for estimating treatment effects in cases where prior knowledge of the exogeneity of the treatment variable is limited. We employ a machine learning technique, double selection via Lasso, to identify a robust set of control variables without requiring prior assumptions about their specific identities or ...
Rui Sun, Shiyi Chen
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Group Agency and Egalitarian Corporate Structure: The Epistemic, Incentive, and Control Dimensions
ABSTRACT What constitutes a good corporate agent? The article answers this question by critically applying List and Pettit's theory of group agency, which emphasizes three crucial dimensions of organizational design: epistemic quality, incentive compatibility, and control.
Chi Kwok, Chris Man‐Kong Li
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Effects of genotype and environment on the physiochemical properties of Canadian oat varieties
Abstract BACKGROUND The relationship between oat grain composition and physical attributes as influenced by oat genotype and Canadian growing environments was investigated. Thirty Canadian oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes, grown in three Canadian growing locations (Brandon, Manitoba; Portage la Prairie, Manitoba; and Lacombe, Alberta) over 2 consecutive
Vanessa Alexander +4 more
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Lactuca sativa L. losses and wastes as a source of biobased ingredients
Abstract BACKGROUND The growing global population and increasing consumer focus on healthy eating challenge the agricultural sector to ensure both sustainable food production and safety. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa Mill.), the most cultivated leafy vegetable worldwide, can lose up to 40% of its weight during processing.
Joana PB Rodrigues +8 more
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Elasticity Improvement and Water Loss Prevention in Vulvar Skin by Topical Nonhormonal Moisturizer
ABSTRACT Background Postmenopausal vulvovaginal symptoms due to estrogen depletion are very common. Many women prefer over‐the‐counter (OTC), Nonhormonal products containing few or no additives. Objectives We investigated the effect of a topical Nonhormonal moisturizer containing just mineral oil, white beeswax, emollients, and water.
Hans Christian Wulf +2 more
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ABSTRACT Background Biologics and Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) are two advanced systemic treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). The decision to initiate one of these therapies is complex and may be driven by many factors.
Eric L. Simpson +12 more
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