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Before foreign language questionnaires, such as patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), can be scientifically used in the national language, guideline-based translation, cultural adaptation and comprehensive verification of their validity and reliability are needed. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the German version of the LCI-5 (LCI-5-D) on a sample of people with lower limb amputation (LLA).

The LCI-5 was translated into German (LCI-5-D) based on the ISPOR guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation following pilot testing. The final LCI-5-D was administered to n = 52 lower limb amputees in order to determine the validity and reliability of both the total score and the subscores ("basic items" and "advanced items"). Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), test-retest reliability (ICC2,1), standard error of the mean (SEM), minimal detectable change (MDC), item-to-total correlation, and item-to-subscale correlation were calculated. Floor and ceiling effects were checkedalid and reliable PROM for measuring mobility with prostheses in German-speaking lower limb amputees, which is rather suitable for people with low to moderate mobility abilities. It can be used in a German-speaking population.To our knowledge, no studies have compared postoperative outcomes between patients who received a temporary short or long intramedullary (IM) nail in the setting of infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare short-term outcomes for patients who underwent long or short IM nail insertion for treatment of periprosthetic knee infection. Specifically, we compared (1) success rates; (2) patient reported/functional outcomes; and (3) complications between patients implanted with a short or a long IM nail following PJI of the knee. A retrospective chart review was performed for patients who underwent two-stage exchange arthroplasty with a temporary long or short IM nail between November 2010 and June 2018 at our institution (n = 67). Continuous and categorical variables were assessed using t-test/Mann-Whitney U test and chi-squared test, respectively. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the effect of IM nail length on success rate while adjusting for age, defects.
 The aim of the study is to examine the association between the risk of preterm delivery among women with twin pregnancies and their obstetric history.

 We designed a retrospective cohort study of live twin births in 2008 in the United States that delivered after 24
weeks. Women were categorized into nulliparas, multiparas with prior term delivery, and multiparas with prior preterm delivery. The incidence of preterm birth was compared using Chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression models.

 A total of 32,895 nulliparous and 64,701 multiparous women with twin pregnancies were included in the study. Of the multiparous women, 2,505 (4%) had a history of a prior preterm delivery. Multiparous women with prior term birth were more likely to deliver at term ( 43%) in the index twin pregnancy than nulliparous women (40%) and multiparous women with a prior preterm birth (21%;
 < 0.001). Compared with nulliparous women, prior term birth was protective against preterm delivery (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.67 [95% confidence interval 0.60-0.74] for delivery <28 weeks and aOR = 0.79 [0.71-0.77] for delivery <34 weeks).

 Among multiparous women with twins, a prior term delivery appeared to be protective against preterm delivery compared with nulliparous women with twins.

· Prior term birth is protective against preterm birth in subsequent twin pregnancy.. · A prior term birth confers an OR of 0.66 for delivery prior to 28 weeks in twin pregnancies.. · A prior preterm birth renders a twin pregnancy nearly twice as likely to deliver before 28 weeks..
· Prior term birth is protective against preterm birth in subsequent twin pregnancy.. · A prior term birth confers an OR of 0.66 for delivery prior to 28 weeks in twin pregnancies.. · A prior preterm birth renders a twin pregnancy nearly twice as likely to deliver before 28 weeks..
Few obstetric-specific guidelines detail the indications for screening echocardiography in pregnancy. The objective of the study is to examine the association of common indications for maternal echocardiography with the likelihood of abnormality identification, pregnancy management alteration, and conformity with current American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) guidelines.

 This retrospective cohort analysis categorized all echocardiograms performed within pregnancy and the first month postpartum within a tertiary health system to correlate indications with abnormal findings.

 Data from 226 echocardiograms were analyzed from 205 women. The most common indication for initial echocardiography was cardiac symptoms (34.6%). History of cardiac disease was the only indication demonstrating a significant association with an abnormal finding on initial echocardiography (odds ratio [OR] 2.6;
 = 0.006). Postpartum status (OR 4.9;
 < 0.001), multiparity (
 < 0.001), and tobacco use (OR 2.2;
 =ss of echocardiography indications.. · Several clinical factors often prompt performance of echocardiography in pregnancy without merit.. · Consideration for multiparty, tobacco abuse, and postpartum state should coincide with ACCF criteria..
· The ACCF criteria are applicable in pregnancy for appropriateness of echocardiography indications.. · Several clinical factors often prompt performance of echocardiography in pregnancy without merit.. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/cddo-im.html · Consideration for multiparty, tobacco abuse, and postpartum state should coincide with ACCF criteria..
 The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the risk of perinatal depression is associated with body mass index (BMI) category.

 We performed a retrospective cohort study of women who completed an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) questionnaire during the antepartum period at an integrated health system from January 2003 to May 2018. Risk of perinatal depression was defined as a score of ≥10 on the EPDS or an affirmative response to thoughts of self-harm. Risk of perinatal depression was compared by first trimester BMI category, defined as underweight (BMI <18.5 kg/m
), normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m
), overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9 kg/m
), or obese (BMI ≥30.0 kg/m
). Univariable analyses were performed using χ
, Fisher's exact test, analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests as appropriate to evaluate the association between maternal BMI category, demographic and clinical characteristics, and risk of perinatal depression. Logistic multivariable regression models were performed to adjust for potential confounders identified as variables with
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