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The Combined Effect of Obesity and Contraceptive Use on Pulmonary Embolism in Adolescent Females Residing in the United States

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Combined oral contraceptive (COC) use in obese adult women dramatically increases the relative risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (PE). The risk of a PE in obese adolescent females taking contraceptives is currently unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of body mass index (BMI) and contraceptive
John Puetz, Joanne Salas
wiley   +1 more source

The Validity of Comparative Educational Studies [PDF]

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1999
What are the conditions that will allow for appropriate comparisons among groups“ Should the concept of comparative validity be added to the lexicon of the psychometrician“
Hox, J.J., Bechger, T.M., Wittenboer, G.L.H. van den, Glopper, C. de   +3 more
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Predicting Hospitalization and Related Outcomes in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review, External Validation, and Development Study [PDF]

Rationale & objective: Hospitalization is common in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Predicting hospitalization and related outcomes would be beneficial for hospitals and patients.
Jet Milders, Christiane Drechsler, Christoph Wanner, Fergus J. Caskey, Marie Evans, Kitty J. Jager, Vianda S. Stel, Joris I. Rotmans, Nicholas C. Chesnaye, Friedo W. Dekker, Roemer J. Janse, and the EQUAL study investigators, Antonio Vilasi, Maciej Szymczak, Maria Pippias, Pani Antonello, Cabiddu Gianfranca, and Merel van Diepen, Claudia Torino   +18 more
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Central Nervous System Neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐Activated: A Pooled Analysis of Published Clinical Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐activated, is a recently recognized entity in the WHO CNS5 classification, defined by activation of the FOXR2 transcription factor and unique histopathological features. This review synthesizes available literature and pooled clinical data, providing insight into demographics ...
Sudarshawn Damodharan, Mohamed S. Abdelbaki   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validation of the HADRIAN system using an ATM evaluation case study [PDF]

, 2010
The HADRIAN human modelling system is under development as part of the EPSRC funded AUNT-SUE project. The HADRIAN system aims to foster a 'design for all' ethos by allowing ergonomists and designers to see the effects of different kinds of disability on ...
Gyi, Diane E., S. Birnie (7153667), Sims, Ruth, Peter M. Davis (7149860), S. Birnie, S.J. Summerskill, Steve Summerskill (1258776), K. Case, Davis, Peter, Keith Case (1250121), Diane Gyi (1247568), Case, Keith, P. Davis, C. Rohan, C. Rohan (7153664), P.N. Day (7153661), Rohan, C., Birnie, S., D.E. Gyi, Marshall, Russell, R.E. Sims, Ruth Sims (7148747), R. Marshall, P.N. Day, Russell Marshall (1257729), Day, Philip N., Summerskill, Steve   +26 more
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Perceived Fatality Prior to COVID-19 Infection in 13 Latin American Countries (FAT-LAT-COVID-19): Revalidation of a Shortened Scale

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
IntroductionCOVID-19 has generated great repercussions for the population globally; millions of deaths have been reported worldwide. The idea of death is especially exacerbated when there are close to death experiences that remind us how close we are to ...
Christian R. Mejia, Telmo Raúl Aveiro-Róbalo, Telmo Raúl Aveiro-Róbalo, Luciana D. Garlisi-Torales, Luciana D. Garlisi-Torales, Renzo Felipe Carranza Esteban, Oscar Mamani-Benito, Martín A. Vilela-Estrada, Víctor Serna-Alarcón, Damary S. Jaramillo-Aguilar, Javiera L. Rojas-Roa   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development and Validation of a Self-control Competency Scale for Late-school-aged Children [PDF]

Child Health Nursing Research, 2020
Purpose The aim of this study was to develop a self-control competency scale for school-aged children and to confirm its reliability and validity. Methods This study involved methodological research to verify the reliability and validity of a self ...
Bo Kyoung Jin, Hye Young Ahn
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Feasibility and Safety of Somato‐Cognitive Coordination Therapy for Cerebellar Ataxia Following Pediatric Brain Tumor Treatment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cerebellar ataxia after pediatric brain tumor treatment can cause persistent gait, balance, and speech impairment, yet no established rehabilitation strategy exists. Somato‐cognitive coordination therapy (SCCT) is a virtual reality–guided intervention designed to promote sensorimotor integration through visually constrained reaching
Masanobu Takeuchi, Takashi Matsuzawa, Jun Yamanishi, Masahiro Yoshitomi, Junji Ikeda, Shin‐Ichi Tsujimoto, Yasuteru Yamaguchi, Norio Shiba, Dhroov Pathare, Ayumi Kato, Masahiko Hara   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validation of a guideline-based composite outcome assessment tool for asthma control [PDF]

, 2007
Background: A global definition of asthma control does not currently exist. The purpose of this study was to validate two new guideline-based composite measures of asthma control, defined as totally controlled (TC) asthma and well controlled (WC ...
Spencer, S, Spencer, Sally, Mayer Bhabita, Bendall, KL, Bendall, Kate L, Bendall Kate L, Mayer, B, Mayer, Bhabita, Bateman, ED, Bendall, Late L, Bateman, Eric D, Spencer, Sally; id_orcid, Spencer Sally, Bateman Eric D   +13 more
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New Methodology for Non-destructive Identification of Body Fluid for Forensic Purposes

Arab Journal of Forensic Sciences & Forensic Medicine
The purpose of this research study was to test and subsequently validate a method based on the identification of biological fluids by nondestructive analysis, attributing phenotypic characteristics to biological stains.
Eugenio, Francesco Mercante, Teresa Di Sarno Giusto   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source