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Effects of hazelnut consumption on blood lipids in hyperlipidemic adults: A RCT [PDF]

Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences
Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, necessitating effective dietary interventions. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) searched the impacts of hazelnut consumption on blood lipids in hyperlipidemic adults, emphasizing ...
Alma Katasheva, Askar Kalekeshov, Meruyert Parmanbekova, Galiya Tatarinova, Laura Koibasova, Zhadyra Nauryzbayeva, Zaida Rakhimova, Almagul Almabekova, Kuanysh Syman   +8 more
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Risk of Retinopathy Associated with Long‐Term Use of Hydroxychloroquine in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We aimed to estimate the prevalence and cumulative incidence of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy (HCQ‐R) and its risk factors among long‐term HCQ users with rheumatic diseases through a systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies that used spectral‐domain OCT (SD‐OCT) for screening. Methods A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus,
Narsis Daftarian, Chloe Yue, Steve D Levasseur, Hui Xie, J. Antonio Avina‐Zubieta   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Suubi+Adherence study protocol: A family economic empowerment intervention addressing HIV treatment adherence for perinatally infected adolescents

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2019
Background: Globally, 1.8 million ...
Fred M. Ssewamala, William Byansi, Ozge Sensoy Bahar, Proscovia Nabunya, Torsten B. Neilands, Claude Mellins, Mary McKay, Flavia Namuwonge, Miriam Mukasa, Fredrick Edward Makumbi, Gertrude Nakigozi   +10 more
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Clinical Significance of Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring for Mycophenolate in Patients with Extra‐Renal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Systematic Review & Meta‐analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Background Clinical response to Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is highly heterogeneous; thus, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) may help improve treatment efficacy. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined therapeutic ranges for MPA levels associated with better outcomes and safety in patients with SLE, particularly those with extra‐renal ...
Zahraa Qamhieh, Dalia Sriwi, Callie Saric, Tripti Singh, Christie M. Bartels, Shivani Garg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictors of virological treatment failure among adult HIV patients on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Woldia and Dessie hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia: a case-control study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Virological treatment failure is a problem that a Human Immune Virus patient faces after starting treatment due to different factors. However, there were few studies done on the predictors of virological treatment failure among adult patients ...
Mohammed Ahmed, Hailu Merga, Habtemu Jarso   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrating Patient‐Reported Quality Measures in SLE: Development of the American College of Rheumatology Implementation Guide

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective To support high‐quality, patient‐centered care for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed evidence‐based measures incorporating clinical and patient‐reported outcomes measures (PROMs). Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted semi‐structured interviews ...
Catherine Nasrallah, Cherish Wilson, Christine Hariz, Christie M Bartels, Shanthini Kasturi, Wambui Machua, Amy Bennett, Kate Chiseri, Allison Plitman, Starla Hairston Blanks, April Jorge, Patti Katz, Jinoos Yazdany, Shivani Garg   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Strength of 3D‐Printed Iron Polylactic Acid for Marine Applications via Laser Surface Texturing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Ali Zolfagharian, Giuseppe Casalino, Antonio Mateo, Mahdi Bodaghi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transforming postoperative recovery: Synergistic impact of medication therapy management and precision analgesia on patient outcomes

INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy
Background: Postoperative recovery is frequently compromised by poor medication adherence and suboptimal pain control, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Zaid Khan, Mekkanti Manasa Rekha, Sobha Rani Hiremath, Srihari R Shapur   +3 more
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Is Young's Modulus a Critical Coating Property Determining Fouling‐Release Performance of Marine Coatings?

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The release of foulers from protective marine coatings is determined by several interrelated material properties, including the strength of Young's modulus, the flexibility of chain segments, the surface free energy, and the magnitude of hydrodynamic stress.
Johann C. Schaal, Andreas Brinkmann, Andreas Hartwig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Factors Influencing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence among men who have sex with men in Western China: a data-driven exploration using bayesian networks

BMC Public Health
The efficacy of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly dependent on adherence. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing adherence among men who have sex with men (MSM) and their interrelationships, providing theoretical basis for the ...
Qian Wang, Qin Qin, Jiaxiu Liu, Pinyi Chen, Bing Lin, Xiaoni Zhong   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source