Publications by authors named "M G Wolters"

It remains unclear how serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations relate to childhood bone health. We hypothesized that 25(OH)D was inversely associated with bone turnover biomarkers and positively associated with bone stiffness. Cross-sectional analyses were performed using data from participants (2-15-year-old, 51% boys) from the Identification and Prevention of Dietary- and Lifestyle-induced Health Effects in Children and Infants Study (IDEFICS)/I.

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As we age, learning new knowledge and skills becomes more difficult due to age-related changes to cognition. Learning collaboratively could counteract these changes, and perhaps more so when working with someone familiar. This study examined whether collaborative learning is affected by age and partner familiarity.

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  • Conversions from robot-assisted partial nephrectomy to more invasive surgeries happen in about 1-5% of cases, and this study looks at what could predict these conversions.
  • The research analyzed 2,549 patients operated on by 25 surgeons, finding a 3.5% conversion rate linked to factors like older age, higher BMI, tumor size, and the surgeon’s experience.
  • The study concludes that both patient characteristics and surgical expertise significantly impact the likelihood of conversion, suggesting that better training could enhance outcomes and allow for more kidney-sparing procedures.
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Background: Female Healthcare Workers (FHCWs) play a crucial role in advocating for, delivering modern contraceptive methods (MCM) to reproductive-age women and potential users. Despite the high frequency of women seeking healthcare annually, less than half receive adequate contraceptive counseling and services. Investigating FHCWs' adherence to these practices and understanding the obstacles they encounter is essential.

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  • Telehealth interventions are important for aiding patients with chronic conditions like heart failure and type 2 diabetes by improving health outcomes through structured conversations about lifestyle management.
  • This study analyzed 729 telehealth calls made over a year to 50 heart failure patients, focusing specifically on lifestyle management topics and how these discussions related to their healthcare usage.
  • The research assessed the content and structure of lifestyle-focused calls compared to those not solely about lifestyle, while also evaluating the nurses’ perspectives on the effectiveness and follow-up needed for these calls, ultimately relating them to patient admissions in the healthcare system.
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