The z score of the mean of the maximum common carotid artery IMT and internal carotid artery IMT was obtained, and both z scores were averaged to generate an overall CIMT z score. The CAC score was natural logarithmically transformed after the addition of 1 (ln[CAC + 1]) because of...
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a measure of how well your kidneys are removing waste from your blood, which can be determined using an estimated GFR (eGFR) test. The test gets its name from glomeruli -- the parts of your kidney that filter out waste. (Photo credit: Image Source...
We determined the sample size for our cohort study using OpenEpi software and the following cohort study sample size formula: (https://www.openepi.com/SampleSize/SSCohort.htm). The sample size was determined in line with the study’s primary objective—to identify the incidence of stage 3–5...
Some countries have used cost-plus price regulation, applying a formula to calculate a permissible maximum price based on costs of manufacture.42 We describe the estimated achievable generic/biosimilar prices presented in this study as sustainable, meaning prices that would be expected in competitive ...
The maximum lesion diameter (r = − 0.631, P = 0.028), depth (r = − 0.896, P < 0.001), and volume (r = − 0.745, P < 0.005) were significantly reduced with an increase of the impedance. The lesion depth (P < 0.05) and the lesion ...
maximum of SCr/κ or 1. The eGFR values were divided into four levels: <45, 45 to 59, 60 to 89, ≥90 mL/min/1.73 m2, based on National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKFK/DOQI)22. Assessment of potential covariates...
This means that the current cost of producing organic produce (double or triple) could be more or less the maximum range of food prices under a less-oil agriculture system, even as the oil prices go up exponentially. Thus, the amount of food people eat won't change, but the methods to...
Qi Zhao2* and Yujie Zhou1* Abstract Background: Measurement of estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) has been demonstrated to be an indicator of insulin resistance (IR) and a risk sign for long-term outcomes in those with ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus...
Some countries have used cost-plus price regulation, applying a formula to calculate a permissible maximum price based on costs of manufacture.42 We describe the estimated achievable generic/biosimilar prices presented in this study as sustainable, meaning prices that would be expected in competit...
Contrast-induced nephropathy can occur post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCIs).#To establish the multivariable relationships in all post-PCI patients.#Renal function assessed by calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate using the modification of diet in renal disease formula and then indexed ...