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Background: Obesity is a global health issue that complicates surgical outcomes, particularly in bariatric/metabolic surgery candidates. Assessing functional capacity is critical for optimizing preoperative planning and postoperative care. The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) is a simple, self-administered questionnaire that estimates functional capacity based on daily activities.
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January 2025
School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Aim: To investigate the relationship between self-care and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their caregivers.
Design: A multicentre, cross-sectional study.
Methods: COPD patients and their caregivers were recruited from four tertiary hospitals in Jinan, Shandong Province, China from March to November 2022.
Environ Toxicol Chem
January 2025
L.S. McCarty Scientific Research & Consulting, Newmarket, Canada.
Ecotoxicology has model assumptions that are the basis of the discipline's scientific validity and regulatory utility. Using testing data to advance knowledge and practical applications is contingent on assumption validation of underlying models, an uncommon practice. Fundamental components-dose, causality, response-are confounded, as test metrics are each accumulations of a multiplicity of factors.
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January 2025
Department of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, No. 411 Guogeli Street, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150006, P.R. China.
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). This overview examines the possible interactions between COVID-19 and POI, while also suggesting preventive measures. The viral infection's inflammatory response and immune dysregulation may adversely affect ovarian tissues, leading to inflammation and damage.
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January 2025
School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Introduction: As urbanization progresses and vulnerable populations increase, equitable accessibility remains a critical issue. This study evaluates the accessibility of transit-oriented development (TOD) in Shanghai, focusing on barrier-free facilities in metro stations.
Methods: A comprehensive evaluation framework combining the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the System Usability Scale (SUS) was developed to assess metro station accessibility.
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