The influence and lag-effect of temperature and precipitation on the incidence and mortality of tuberculosis, 2000–2021: an observational study by Qiao Liu, Qiao Liu, Yaping Wang, Min Liu, Min Liu, Yanlin Zhao, Jue Liu, Jue Liu, Jue Liu, Jue Liu

“…We used quasi-Poisson regression to assess non-lagged associations and applied distributed lag non-linear models to estimate lagged effects of climate exposure on age-standardized incidence and mortality rates (ASIR and ASMR) of TB from 2000 to 2021.ResultsFrom 2000 to 2021, global TB age-standardized incidence rate and age-standardized mortality rate declined annually by 2.15 and 4.18%, respectively, with higher burdens in Africa and Southeast Asia. …”
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Assessment of a New E-Learning System on Thorax, Trachea, and Lung Ultrasound by Colleen Cuca, Patrick Scheiermann, Dorothea Hempel, Gabriele Via, Armin Seibel, Magnus Barth, Tim O. Hirche, Felix Walcher, Raoul Breitkreutz

“…This e-learning program was used as preparation for a certified course followed by an evaluation of trained doctors (Trial B) by linear analogue scales. Pretests were compared with postcourse tests and sustainability tests as well as a posttest of a one-day custom classroom training. …”
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Early postoperative patient-reported outcomes in thoracoscopic segmentectomy: a comparative study of non-intubated anesthesia versus intubated general anesthesia by He Guan, Jinchao Bi, Wantong Zheng, Yahao Zhang, Zhijun Han, Li Wei, Jiwei Li

“…PROs data were collected at various perioperative time points, and comparisons between groups were analyzed using a linear mixed-effects model.ResultsAmong the 380 enrolled patients, 160 underwent segmentectomy under NIA, and 220 under IGA. …”
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Pulse consumption trends in the US in the context of 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: analyses of NHANES data for 1999–2018 by Adam Drewnowski, Adam Drewnowski, Catherine Zavela, Vanessa Tran, Greeshma Mallya, Zach Conrad, Zach Conrad

“…Trend analyses were based on linear regression models.ResultsAcross all years tested, only 17.2% of NHANES participants consumed any pulses on a given day. …”
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Risk Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Patients by Wu R, Yu Y, Guo J, Gao X, Tong Z, Guo J, Cui S, Zhang C, Guo L

“…We analyzed the differences in the scores of vascuQoL and its five dimensions among patients grouped by different WIfI stages. A linear regression model was used to identify independent risk factors of overall VascuQoL scores and its different dimensions.Results: This study included 309 patients with an average age of 70.11 years; 30.1% were female. …”
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Polarization scattering-based detection of lubricating materials by Xin Liu, Junxin Jian, Xiaolu Huang, Huilong Li, Yuan Tian, Weizhi Ma, Xiaolong Zhao, Zunnian Liu, Jiayi Sun, Xiushuo Zhang, Yong Wang, Xiaomei Zhu

“…We constructed a polarization detection system and employed data analysis methods, such as linear discriminant analysis, to study various samples. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of interventions to improve diagnosis and preventive therapy for paediatric tuberculosis in 9 sub-Saharan African countries: A modelling study. by Nyashadzaishe Mafirakureva, Sushant Mukherjee, Mikhael de Souza, Cassandra Kelly-Cirino, Mario J P Songane, Jennifer Cohn, Jean-François Lemaire, Martina Casenghi, Peter J Dodd

“…Bayesian generalised linear mixed-effects models were used to estimate country-level rate ratios for tuberculosis diagnosis and ATT/TPT initiation. …”
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The equations of the inserted length of percutaneous central venous catheters on neonates in NICU by I-Lun Chen, Mei-Chen Ou-Yang, Feng-Shun Chen, Mei-Yung Chung, Chih-Cheng Chen, Yu-Chen Liu, Kuan-Hung Lin, Hsin-Chun Huang

“…We analyzed the correlation among inserted length of PCVCs, body weight and body length by linear regression to determine an equation for estimating the optimal insertion length of PCVCs. …”
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A randomised, parallel-group clinical trial comparing bedinvetmab to meloxicam for the management of canine osteoarthritis by John F. Innes, John F. Innes, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, Daniel Bell, Robert Tulloch, Alex McVey, Chad Northcott, Mahala Welbourn, Kate Higgins, Veronika Horakova, Thomas W. Maddox

“…The primary endpoint for efficacy was the change from baseline in the Canine Orthopaedic Index (COI) score. Linear mixed-effects models were used for statistical analysis conducted on a per-protocol and intent-to-treat basis. …”
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Nighttime Pistachio Consumption Alters Stool Microbiota Diversity and Taxa Abundance Compared with Education to Consume 1–2 Carbohydrate Exchanges (15–30 grams) over 12 Weeks in Ad... by Terrence M Riley, Justin Wright, Regina Lamendella, Jordan E Bisanz, Jeremy Chen See, Khushi Kanani, Penny M Kris-Etherton, Kristina S Petersen

“…Taxonomic diversity was tested with linear mixed models (LMMs) and permutational analysis of variance of Bray–Curtis and weighted Unifrac dissimilarity indices. …”
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Mental health and quality of life of female breast cancer survivors in southeast Serbia by Žikić Olivera, Cvetanović Ana, Kostić Jelena, Nikolić Gordana, Stojanov Jelena, Binić Iva

“…Moreover, QoL differed significantly depending on partnership status, the presence of clinically significant anxiety, the presence of hormone-sensitive cancer, the presence of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive cancer, and time since diagnosis. Multiple linear regression was per-formed, and depression and PSS had the highest share. …”
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Domain-Adaptive and Per-Fraction Guided Deep Learning Framework for Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Segmentation of Organs at Risk in Gynecologic Cancers by Reza Kalantar, PhD, Manasi Ingle, FRCR, Romelie Rieu, BA, BmBCh, Sebastian Curcean, MD, Jessica Mary Winfield, PhD, Gigin Lin, MD, PhD, Christina Messiou, MD, MRCP, FRCR, Susan Lalondrelle, FRCR, Dow-Mu Koh, MD, FRCP, FRCR, Matthew David Blackledge, PhD

“…Purpose: The integration of magnetic resonance imaging into radiation therapy (RT) treatment necessitates automated segmentation algorithms for fast and accurate adaptive interventions, particularly in magnetic resonance imaging-integrated linear accelerator (MR-linac or MRL) treatment systems. …”
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Quality and Readability of Google Search Information on HoLEP for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia by Yam Ting Ho, Jeremy Saad, Femi E. Ayeni, Sachinka Ranasinghe, Mohan Arianayagam, Bertram Canagasingham, Ahmed Goolam, Nicola Jeffery, Mohamed Khadra, Raymond Ko, Nicholas Mehan, Celi Varol, Jonathan Kam, Isaac A. Thangasamy

“…The overall readability level required a minimum reading level of grade 11. Linear regression analysis showed that a higher ranked webpage is a positive predictor for all three quality assessment tools. …”
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Predicted thresholds for RMP ELM suppression access in double-null configurations by P. Lunia, A.V. Dudkovskaia, N.C. Logan, N. Leuthold, B.C. Lyons, C. Paz-Soldan, M.W. Shafer

“…Field penetration is assessed using linear tearing theory, which demonstrates a lack of sufficient pedestal top resonant flux in the DN shape, requiring at least 1.5 × greater RMP coil currents than what was used in experiment. …”
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As habilidades culinárias do responsável pelas refeições na residência estão associadas com marcadores de consumo alimentar de crianças de 2 a 6 anos? by Talita Miranda Torres, Michelly Alves da Silva, Hélio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes, Maria Antonieta Barros Leite Carvalhaes

“…As associações foram investigadas por regressão linear e regressão de Poisson. Resultados: A média do escore de habilidades culinárias do responsável foi 80,11. …”
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Revision Hip Arthroplasty Through a Gluteal-Sparing Extended Posterior Approach May be Able to Achieve Similar Functional Outcomes to Primary Hip Arthroplasty by Dominic Thewlis, PhD, Jasvir Bahl, PhD, Hao Wei (Harvey) Chai, MBBS, Stuart A. Callary, PhD, Thomas M. Grace, PhD, John B. Arnold, PhD, Mark Taylor, PhD, Lucian B. Solomon, MD, FRCAS, PhD

“…Kinematic and patient-reported outcome measures data were analyzed using linear mixed models. Statistical parametric analysis complemented the main analysis of the kinematics. …”
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Heterogeneous effects on body mass index in the “checkup championship”: A behavioral science-based health promotion program by health interest level by Takuya Yamada, Kumi Sugimoto, Hanae Nagata, Yoshiharu Fukuda, Koryu Sato, Naoki Kondo

“…Health interest was classified as low, middle, or high based on a single-question assessment. A linear regression model analyzed BMI changes between 2019 and 2020, using the inverse probability weighting of propensity scores to adjust for background differences between groups. …”
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Integrating Widely Targeted Metabolomics，Network Pharmacology，and Molecular Docking to Investigate the Protective Mechanisms of from Styphnolobium japonicum cv. Jinhuai's Flower Bu... by Leilei ZUO, Lin HUANG, Huanan SUN, Xiao MENG, Dayi CHEN, Juan WANG, Jiali ZHAO, Fanfan SHI, Yao WANG, Rundong MENG

“…Methods: Ultra performance liquid chromatography-electrospray-tandem triple quadrupole/linear ion trap mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-QTRAP-MS/MS) system and MWDB database were used to identify the components in SJvj's flower buds by widely targeted metabolomics. …”
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Relationship Between Lumbar Multifidus Morphometry and Pain/Disability in Individuals With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain After Considering Demographics, Fear‐Avoidance Beliefs,... by Sabina M. Pinto, Jason P. Y. Cheung, Dino Samartzis, Jaro Karppinen, Yong‐Ping Zheng, Marco Y. C. Pang, Maryse Fortin, Arnold Y. L. Wong

“…The between‐group differences were analyzed using linear mixed models and chi‐squared/Fisher's exact tests. …”
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High altitude might increase risk of incident frailty in older adults: a nationwide longitudinal survey by Yongfei Dong, Qianqian Wang, Xichao Wang, Can Liu, Ibrar Hussain, Hongmei Ma, Ke Lu, Zaixiang Tang

“…Cox proportional hazard regression and linear mixed model were used to analyze the association of altitude with frailty. …”
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