Since fetal programming is sex-specific, there may also be sex-specific in parental influences on newborn birth weight. We aimed to investigate the influence of parental factors on small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants of different sexes. Based on a pr
such as Japan and China. In order to improve the quality of life, the use of smart technologies by older adults is gradually increasing (Ha and Park,2020). The rapid development of information and communication technologies has contributed to the intelligence and mobile convenience ...
Table 1. Baseline characteristics of subjects, by shunt type (n = 323) CharacteristicnMBTSnRVPASP value Gestational age (wk) 150 38.4 ± 1.3 173 38.3 ± 1.4 .77 Gestational age <37 wk 150 10 (7) 173 14 (8) .63 Birth weight (kg) 150 3.2 ± 0.5 173 3.1 ± 0.5 .38 Birth weight...
As stroke has become the leading cause of death and disability in China, it has induced a heavy disease burden on society, families, and patients. Despite much attention within the literature, the effect of multiple risk factors on length of stay (LOS) and inpatient costs in China is still...
77 However, it should be noted that ICU survivors may experience postintensive care syndrome after an episode of critical care illness.78,79 Postintensive care syndrome is well-recognized and entails a variety of symptoms that may persist for months or years; therefore, there may be an ...
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development emphasizes the importance of complex problem-solving (CPS) skills in the 21st century. CPS skills have been linked to academic performance, career development, and job competency training. Reflect
Rose (Rosa chinensis) is a traditional famous flower with valuable ornamental characteristics. However, drought stress restricts its growth and development, leading to an abnormal phenotype. One of the main transcription factor (TF) protein groups in the
For the 2012-2013 influenza season, 45.1% of Hispanic children aged 13-17 years received the flu vaccine, with similar rates of 44.1% for NHB and 41.4% for NHW [77] of the same age. While the flu vaccine rates, like those for HPV vaccine rates, do not meet the goals of the ...
We examined whether the co-occurrence of four behavioural risk factors (alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity and obesity) is associated with disability-free and chronic disease-free life expectancy similarly in two longitudinal studies of ag
Stroke is the major cause of disability and death in sub-Saharan African countries. The presence and severity of complications play a major role in the outcome of stroke. Stroke associated pneumonia is often noticed post stroke infection that has been linked to an increased risk of hospital morta...