Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Anthropometric and Cardiometabolic Improvements at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 years—Are the Initial Benefits Sustained? by Wahiba Elhag (5245547)

“…Mean HbA1c significantly decreased from 8.1%preop to 6.77%_{year 9}. …”

Sex differences on quality of life and mental health outcomes when using a brief cognitive-behavioral skill building intervention with adolescent Syrian refugees: a secondary analy... by Kazandjian, Chant

“…Among males only, significant decreases in depression and anxiety scores were observed with significant improvement in total QOL.…”
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Strengthening of thin reinforced concrete slabs with CFRP laminates by Hawileh, Rami

“…However, for the second group, the flexural capacity of the strengthened slab was increased by 48% of that of the control specimen. …”
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0844 Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on patients admitted with Influenza Viral Pneumonia, A Nationwide Study by El Labban, Mohamad

“…In-hospital mortality rate was not higher in the OSA group with statistical significance (2.1% vs. 2.3%, p =0.48). …”
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The effect of Hydrogen Peroxide treatments on dental enamel porosity and protein structure and its long-term implications on tooth hardness and optical properties by Ovidiu, Ciobanu

“…Hardness analysis revealed significant decreases in microhardness in the bleached group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). …”
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Food safety knowledge attitude and practices of oncology nurses, in Lebanese hospitals by Angy Mallah (17831954)

“…Knowledge scores were higher among nurses holding a graduate degree (mean = 85; p < 0.05), and those who attended a training course (mean = 79; p < 0.05). …”

The Immunophenotyping Changes of Peripheral CD4+ T Lymphocytes and Inflammatory Markers of Class III Obesity Subjects After Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery – A Follow-Up Study... by Nasser M Rizk (18810328)

“…LGS caused a significant reduction in BMI by 32%, p< 0.0001. LGS intervention significantly decreased CD4+ T-lymphocytes and effector memory (TEM) cells but increased T-regulatory (Treg), naïve, and central memory (TCM) cells, with all p values < 0.05. …”

Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with dyslipidemia and risk of metabolic disorders in the State of Qatar by Dalal Al‐Sharshani (19479814)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The genotypic frequencies of six SNPs were found to be significantly different in dyslipidemia patients subjects compared to the control group among males and females. …”

Retinal nerve fiber layer and macular thickness in amblyopia as measured by spectral domain optical coherence tomography by Al-Haddad, Christiane E.

“…This difference remained significant in the anisometropic group (p=0.002) but not the strabismic group. …”
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The effect of Hydrogen Peroxide treatments on dental enamel porosity and protein structure and its long-term implications on tooth hardness and optical properties by Jelena Eric (21015107)

“…Hardness analysis revealed significant decreases in microhardness in the bleached group compared to the control group (<i>p </i> < 0.05). …”

Oxygen targets following cardiac arrest: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema (16328980)

“…</p> <h3>Conclusions</h3> <p>Conservative oxygen therapy did not decrease mortality, improve neurologic recovery, or decrease ICU LOS as compared to a liberal oxygen regimen. …”

Oral Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Hyperglycemia and Exhibits Antinociceptive Effect in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Neuropathy Rat Model by Mohamed M Abdel-Daim (20362725)

“…</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Pain scores were increased in the diabetic groups during both phases of the experiment. …”

The risk of chromium picolinate supplementation in normolipidemic rats fed regular or high fat diet. (c2005) by Bou Farah, Helena

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Rapid mercury removal using living indigenous microalgal communities for water treatment applications by Amr Nasr Fekry (22521185)

“…Advanced characterization revealed significant surface modifications, with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showing increased surface roughness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) indicating involvement of hydroxyl, protein, and carbohydrate functional groups, and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) confirming Hg(II) binding to oxygen-containing moieties with distinctive Hg 4f peaks at 101.78 and 105.8 eV. …”

Infectious complications with nondaily versus daily infusion of intravenous fat emulsions in non–critically ill adults by Btaiche, Imad F.

“…Background: Increased risk for infection has been associated with the administration of intravenous fat emulsion (IVFE). …”
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Conceptual Skills in Leading Change: A Competence Approach to Public Sector Leadership by JASIM, ARIF FADHEL AHMED

“…These interpretive cognitive acts of meaning construction by leaders and followers include significant elements of conceptual thinking and explanation. …”
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Managing Endothelial Dysfunction in COVID-19 by Matli, Kamal

“…Secondary outcomes included the composite outcome of ICU admission or the need for mechanical ventilation, all-cause mortality, and the occurrence of side effects Results Of 42 randomized patients, 37 were included in the primary analysis. The mean age of the patients was 57 years; the mean BMI of study participants was 29.14. …”
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Risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis with placement of self-expandable metallic stents by Azar, Riad R.

“…The etiology of malignant biliary obstruction was similar between groups, with 55% from pancreatic cancer. The frequency of PEP was significantly higher in the SEMS group (7.3%) versus the PS group (1.3%) (OR 5.7 [95% CI, 1.9-17.1]). …”
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COVID-19 lockdowns weigh heavily on youth: an analysis of the impact on BMI for Age Z scores in children and adolescents by Muna Abed Alah (14779534)

“…The increase in BAZ scores was significantly higher among male students and the younger age group compared to females and older counterparts, respectively. …”

Assessing the Effects of Music on Anxiety and Performance in Tasks Using Heart Rate Variability and Mean Arterial Pressure by M. Nithya Mylakumar (22155802)

“…A comparison of MAP between weightless music and the Kaapi group did not show statistically significant differences, however, changes were noted within both groups. …”