The phrase "a poor relation between" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a weak or inadequate connection or relationship between two entities or concepts.
Example: "The study revealed a poor relation between the amount of sleep and academic performance among students."
Alternatives: "a weak link between" or "a tenuous connection between".
A poor relation between these criteria and laboratory confirmed influenza cases has been reported[ 6, 7].
Linear regression analysis yields a poor relation between SUVmax and survival, with no significant correlation found between the two based on a log-rank test.
That lung contusion is only partly associated with lung injury and (permeability) oedema is supported by a poor relation between plain radiographic densities and EVLW reported before [ 4], and an increase in aeration (CT scanning) of dependent areas upon high airway pressures or the prone position, suggesting opening of atelectatic alveoli [ 15].
Differences in the application of the Kleihauer Betke test (e.g. cut-off point for a positive test, the interval between delivery and the Kleihauer Betke test) and/or a poor relation between the Kleihauer Betke test and RhD immunisation risk contribute to this lack of evidence.
Further, the poor relation between Na+ and Ca2+ is a result of the concurrent increase or decrease in the cations, depending upon the dissolution, precipitation, concentration effects and ion exchange (Admas et al. 2001).
The poor relation between KAP scores was unsurprising because a linear relationship between variables may not exist in cardiovascular health (eg, highly satisfactory knowledge=high satisfactory attitude and behaviour).
We did not routinely monitor central venous pressure or pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in these patients, because of the poor relation between these pressures and actual volume status.
The controversy on adrenal function in critical illness is further compounded by the allegedly poor relation between protein-bound total and free cortisol involved in tissue effects and feedback, but increases in free cortisol may parallel increases in total cortisol, irrespective of binding proteins [ 5, 17].
While Canadian National has a long history of poor relations between management and unions, union leaders argue that it deteriorated during Mr. Harrison's tenure.
Sabatini said the case is an indicator of the poor relations between Venezuela in the US.
