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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the association of the first trimester screening variables nuchal translucency (NT), pregnancy associated plasma protein (PAPP-A), and free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (βhCG) and birth weight, with a focus on the prediction of macrosomia. METHODS The database of our Fetal Medicine Unit was searched for all singleton pregnancies, who un...

A variety of different terms, metrics, and cut-off values have been used to describe and assess overweight and obesity in children. Body mass index (BMI) calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared can be used to express weight adjusted for height. In order to account for variability by sex and age, BMI in children is compared to sex- and age-specific reference values....

Relevance and Method: The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Emergency Physiotherapy Practitioner (EPP) service against quality care indicators identified as part of the “gold standard” for emergency care in England. The study was prospective and evaluated time to initial assessment, total time in the emergency department and un-planned re-attendance rate within a ...

Full member of the Russian Academy Sciences, Doctor Medical Professor Leonid Andreevich Ilyin is a recognized world authority in field radiation medicine, biomedical and hygienic aspects protection. From 1968 to 2008 for 40 years – director scientific State Scientific Center Order Lenin Institute Biophysics. Since Honorary President Federal Budgetary Institution «State Research Federation A.I. ...