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The propensity score is a subject's probability of treatment, conditional on observed baseline covariates. Conditional on the true propensity score, treated and untreated subjects have similar distributions of observed baseline covariates.
P. Austin
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A balanced view of balanced solutions [PDF]
The present review of fluid therapy studies using balanced solutions versus isotonic saline fluids (both crystalloids and colloids) aims to address recent controversy in this topic. The change to the acid-base equilibrium based on fluid selection is described.
Guidet, Bertrand +6 more
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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo. This study was performed to evaluate serum levels of inflammatory factors and changes in B-mode carotid ultrasound findings in patients with BPPV.
Xiaoxu Chen +5 more
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Semistructured interviewing in primary care research: a balance of relationship and rigour
Semistructured in-depth interviews are commonly used in qualitative research and are the most frequent qualitative data source in health services research.
M. DeJonckheere, L. Vaughn
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Modeling human-water-systems: towards a comprehensive and spatially distributed assessment of co-evolutions for river basins in Central Europe [PDF]
In the context of river basin and flood risk management there is a growing need to improve the understanding of and the feedbacks between the driving forces “climate and socio-economy” and water systems.
P. Krahe +3 more
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A Wii Bit of Fun: A Novel Platform to Deliver Effective Balance Training to Older Adults [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Falls and fall-related injuries are symptomatic of an aging population. This study aimed to design, develop, and deliver a novel method of balance training, using an interactive game-based system to promote engagement, with the inclusion of ...
Craig, Cathy +4 more
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Four decades of Antarctic Ice Sheet mass balance from 1979–2017
Significance Statement We evaluate the state of the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet over the last four decades using a comprehensive, precise satellite record and output products from a regional atmospheric climate model to document its impact on
E. Rignot +5 more
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Evaluation of novel beverage formulations for hydration enhancement in humans
This study evaluated the influence of novel beverage formulations on bioimpedance- and urine-based hydration markers. Thirty young healthy adults (n=16 females, n=14 males; age: 23.2±3.7 years; BMI: 24.3±3.3 kg/m2) participated in a randomized, double ...
Tinsley Grant M. +12 more
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Prestressed, precast concrete piles using High-Strength Steel Strands (PPCPs using HSSS) are a new type of precast pile. Compared with prestressed high-strength concrete (PHC) piles, the adoption of ultra-high-strength concrete and HSSS not only improves
Kepeng Chen, Gang Gan
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This study evaluated the influence of acute water ingestion and maintaining an upright posture on raw bioimpedance and subsequent estimates of body fluids and composition. Twenty healthy adults participated in a randomized crossover study.
Tinsley Grant M. +9 more
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