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0001), and lipid hydroperoxides (LOOH) (P < 0.001) and lower levels of HDL-c, total cholesterol, and non-HDL-c (P < 0.001, <0.01, <0.05, respectively) were found in the S-LDL group compared to the L-LDL group. There were significant relationships between the LDL/ApoB ratio and the AIP, TG (both P < 0.0001), LOOH (P < 0.0005), and HDL-c levels (P…[Read more]

To explore how childbirth-related blood loss is evaluated and excessive bleeding recognised; and to develop and test a theory of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) diagnosis.

Two-phase, exploratory, sequential mixed methods design using focus groups, interviews and a pilot, randomised crossover study.

Two hospitals in North West…[Read more]

The estimated prevalence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis and tinea capitis is 85,440 and 178,400 respectively. Mostly related to agricultural activity, fungal keratitis affects an estimated 700 Congolese yearly. CONCLUSION These data underline the urgent need for an intensified awareness towards Congolese physicians to fungal infections and…[Read more]

Background Micro (mi) RNAs play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and their abnormal expression may be sufficient to predict the prognosis and outcomes in AML patients. We evaluated the clinical diagnostic value of miRNA-181a-3p in predicting prognosis and outcomes in patients with AML. Methods…[Read more]

Acanthosomatidae, Dinidordae, Pentatomidae, Scutelleridae, Thaumastellidae, and Urostylididae were monophyletic (under ML and MP), and also Plataspidae and Thyreocoridae (under ML). Tessaratomidae and Cydnidae were non-monophyletic under both methods. Our results were compared to the phylogenetic hypotheses proposed for Pentatomoidea. The analysis…[Read more]

t the increased proportion of catheter relative to vein size and steeper catheter tip angle increased the risk of thrombophlebitis. Catheter size relative to vein size is a modifiable factor that should be considered when inserting PIVCs. Additional larger prospective investigations using objective methodologies are needed to further characterize…[Read more]