Clinical profiles of SS-ILD compared with SS-NILD in a Chinese population: a retrospective analysis of 735 patients by Ting Guo, Yaomei Long, Qinxue Shen, Wei Guo, Wang Duan, Xiaoli Ouyang, Hong Peng

“…The three most frequent high-resolution CT (HRCT) findings of SS-ILD were irregular linear opacities (42.7%), grid shadows (30.7%) and pleural thickening (28.5%). …”
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Associated factors of anxiety and depressive symptoms among coal miners in Shanxi, China: a cross-sectional study by Jiajun Hao, He Bai, Leying Hou, Wenhan Xiao, Jiali Zhou, Weidi Sun, Jingyi Wang, Peige Song, Therese Hesketh

“…Sensitivity analysis was conducted using linear regression. Results A total of 1,027 participants were included in the analysis. …”
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Mapping EQ-5D-5L Score From SGRQ in Patients with Asthma and/or COPD in NOVELTY by Jackson D, Quinton A, Zhang F, Müllerová H, Janson C, Sadatsafavi M

“…We fitted six longitudinal linear mixed models to the development sample (baseline and Year 1 data), with EQ-5D-5L as the response variable. …”
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Algorithms Facilitating the Observation of Urban Residential Vacancy Rates: Technologies, Challenges and Breakthroughs by Binglin Liu, Weijia Zeng, Weijiang Liu, Yi Peng, Nini Yao

“…The traditional statistical learning algorithm builds a prediction model based on historical data mining and analysis, which has certain advantages in dealing with linear problems and regular data. However, facing the high nonlinear relationships and complexity of the data in the urban residential vacancy rate observation, its prediction accuracy is difficult to meet the actual needs. …”
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Collaborative Care to Improve Quality of Life for Anxiety and Depression in Posttraumatic Epilepsy (CoCarePTE): Protocol for a Randomized Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial by Heidi M Munger Clary, Beverly M Snively, Christian Cagle, Richard Kennerly, James N Kimball, Halley B Alexander, Gretchen A Brenes, Justin B Moore, Robin A Hurley

“…The primary effectiveness analysis will compare changes in emotional quality of life scores from baseline to 6 months between the intervention and control arms using multiple linear regression modeling, adjusting for study site and using an intent-to-treat approach. …”
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In-person vs mobile app facilitated life skills education to improve the mental health of internally displaced persons in Nigeria: protocol for the RESETTLE-IDPs cluster randomized... by Ejemai Eboreime, Chisom Obi-Jeff, Rita Orji, Tunde M Ojo, Ihoghosa Iyamu, Bala I Harri, Jidda M Said, Funmilayo Oguntimehin, Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Omolayo Anjorin, Andem Effiong Etim Duke, Umar Baba Musami, Linda Liebenberg, Raquel Crider, Lydia Wagami, Asmau MC Dahiru, Jesse C. Uneke, Sanni Yaya, Vincent IO Agyapong

“…Quantitative data will be analyzed using mixed-effects linear regression models, while qualitative data will be examined through reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIOEQUIVALENCE, CLINICAL EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF GENERIC VERSUS ORIGINAL CYCLOSPORINE AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION by E. S. Stolyarevich, S. V. Badaeva, N. A. Tomilina, I. G. Kim, L. Y. Artyukhina, N. D. Fedorova, I. A. Bukharina

“…AUC calculations based on dosing interval concentration values were fulfilled using linear trapezoidal rule. To evaluate clinical efficacy 235 short pharmacokinetic studies with concentration examination at 0, 1, 2 and 3 hours after taking Cyclosporine (Co, C1 C2 and C3) were performed in patients treated with Neoral (n = 75) or generic cyclosporine (n = 160). …”
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Negative associations of age and lifestyle factors with the antibody response to the COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 in health workers from Spain by Luis Sarabia de Ardanaz, Luis Sarabia de Ardanaz, Esther Serrano-Conde, Ana Fuentes, Ana Fuentes, Ana Fuentes, Alba Leyva, Federico García, Federico García, Federico García, Pilar Requena, Pilar Requena, Pilar Requena

“…Statistical analyses consisted of linear and logistical regressions for point estimations and the Mann–Whitney, Friedman, and generalized estimating equations for repeated measures.ResultsAfter the primary vaccination, the antibody titers and the percentage of seroconverted individuals peaked at 5 weeks but declined after 1 year; however, they remained high after the booster administration. …”
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Association of plasma metabolites with treatment response after intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections in treatment-naïve neovascular age-related macular d... by Inês Laíns, Deeba Husain, Joan W Miller, Ivana K Kim, John B Miller, Demetrios G Vavvas, Raviv Katz, Liming Liang, Jessica Lasky-Su, Archana Nigalye, Kevin M Mendez, David Wu, Hanna Choi, Augustine Bannerman, Hae Min Kang, Krupa Sourirajan, Roshni Bhat, Georgiy Kozak, Rodrigo A Alvarez

“…Multilevel mixed-effects linear modelling was used to assess associations between plasma metabolites and treatment response. …”
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Investigating the Magnitude and Persistence of COVID-19–Related Impacts on Affect and GPS-Derived Daily Mobility Patterns in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: Insights From a Sma... by Jordan D Alexander, Kelly A Duffy, Samantha M Freis, Sy-Miin Chow, Naomi P Friedman, Scott I Vrieze

“…Nonlinear trajectories in affect and daily mobility over time and in response to local COVID-19 counts were modeled via generalized additive mixed models, while the magnitude and persistence of pandemic-related changes were quantified via linear mixed effects regressions. ResultsBetween January and April 2020, participants experienced a 28.6% decline in daily locations visited (from 3.5 to 2.5; SD 0.9) and a 60% reduction in daily travel distance (from 20.0 to 8.0 km; SD 9.4). …”
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CPAP caps are associated with restricted head growth and altered skull morphology in newborn infants by Sebastian Jacob, Sebastian Jacob, Nancy Wetzel, Nancy Wetzel, Annett Bläser, Ulrich Herbert Thome, Rudolf Georg Ascherl

“…Associations between cumulative cap time and anthropometric data were examined using unconditional growth models with linear mixed effects. Associations between head growth development and neurodevelopmental outcome were examined by correlating individual regression slopes of anthropometric data with Bayley scores.ResultsCumulative cap time was negatively associated with z-scores of OFC (β=−1.32×10−2, p<0.005), vEED (β=−6.65×10−3, p<0.005], fEED (β=−1.05×10−3, p>0.05), and HVI (β=−1.59×10−2, p<0.005), while it was positively associated with ECC (β=5.18×10−3, p<0.005). …”
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Dental caries prevalence among Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) 6- to 12-year-old children in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia compared to non-diabetic children by Abid Hamoud Al-Badr, Albandary Hassan AlJameel, Hassan Suliman Halawany, Yousra Hussein Al-Jazairy, Mohamad Khalid Alhadlaq, Nassr Saleh Al-Maflehi, Jehan Adnan Al-Sharif, Vimal Jacob, Nimmi Abraham

“…Student's t-test, the chi-squared test, linear regression and one-way analysis of variance were performed P-value of 0.05 considered significant. …”
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Interpretable Active Learning Identifies Iron‐Doped Carbon Dots With High Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for Antitumor Synergistic Therapy by Tianliang Li, Bin Cao, Yitong Wang, Lixing Lin, Lifei Chen, Tianhao Su, Haicheng Song, Yuze Ren, Longhan Zhang, Yingying Chen, Zhenzhen Li, Lingyan Feng, Tong‐yi Zhang

“…An equivalent value (SHapley Additive exPlanations equivalent value [SHAP‐EV]) is proposed which explicitly quantifies the linear contributions of experimental variables to the PCE, derived from the joint SHAP values. …”
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A Predictive Model Using Six Genes DNA Methylation Markers to Identify Individuals With High Risks of High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions and Cervical Cancer by Ding H, Ke Z, Xiao X, Xin B, Xiong H, Lu W

“…The ability to predict cancer risks was evaluated using ROC curves and a predictive model for cancer risk was constructed by linear regression analysis.Results: The methylation levels were significantly higher for all 12 genes in individuals with cervical cancer or HSIL, compared with those in LSIL or normal group. …”
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Lower Free Triiodothyronine is a Risk Factor of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Chen Y, Sun L, Chen M, Zhang H, Song B, Wang H, Jiang A, Zhang L, Li S, Wang J, Wang W, Zhang H

“…Furthermore, multiple linear regression analysis suggests that decreased FT3 levels may influence the motor and sensory fibers conduction velocity of the Ulnar nerve (β=0.795, P=0.025 and β=0.909, P=0.038), as well as the motor conduction velocity of the Tibial nerve (β=0.727, P=0.016). …”
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Genetic ancestry influences gene-environment interactions with sociocultural factors: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos by Jayati Sharma, Cristin E. McArdle, Mariaelisa Graff, Christina Cordero, Martha Daviglus, Linda C. Gallo, Carmen R. Isasi, Tanika N. Kelly, Krista M. Perreira, Gregory A. Talavera, Jianwen Cai, Kari E. North, Lindsay Fernández-Rhodes, Genevieve L. Wojcik

“…Participants (n = 7,075) identified with six background groups: Central American, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican, and South American. Generalized linear models incorporating complex survey weighting were used to model BMI through joint and stratified (background group, estimated Amerindigenous [AME] ancestry) analyses including PGSBMI and other health-related variables. …”
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Intervention for Justice-Involved Homeless Veterans With Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Hybrid Effectiveness-Implement... by Kathryn Bruzios, Paige M Shaffer, Daniel M Blonigen, Michael A Cucciare, Michael Andre, Thomas Byrne, Jennifer Smith, David Smelson

“…We will use generalized linear mixed effects regression models to evaluate MISSION-CJ based on outcomes (objective 1.1). …”
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What is the effect of the Informed Health Choices secondary school intervention on the ability of students in Rwanda to think critically about health choices after one-year follow-... by Michael Mugisha, Laetitia Nyirazinyoye, Dieudonne Kayiranga, Clarisse Marie Claudine Simbi, Faith Chesire, Ronald Senyonga, Matt Oxman, Allen Nsangi, Christopher James Rose, Jenny Moberg, Astrid Dahlgren, Margaret Kaseje, Simon Lewin, Nelson K. Sewankambo, Sarah Rosenbaum, Andrew D. Oxman

“…We conducted an intention to treat analysis using generalized linear mixed models, accounting for the cluster design using random intercepts. …”
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Temporal Trends in Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalizations From 2009-2018 in Alberta: A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study by Anita Dahiya, Natasha Wiebe, Tyrone G. Harrison, Matthew T. James, Neesh Pannu

“…Analytical Approach: Generalized linear models with a Gaussian family were used to determine absolute rates of AKI and mortality. …”
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The effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy for people at moderate to high risk of cardiovascular disease in an Australian rural primary care setting: 12-month results from a pr... by Tracy L. Schumacher, Anna Jansson, Jaimee Herbert, Erin D. Clarke, Carissa Alderton, Penny Milson, Christopher Oldmeadow, Leanne J. Brown, Megan E. Rollo, Annabelle Williams, M. Com Nutr, Michelle Guppy, Andrew Boyle, Shanthi Ramanathan, Jennifer May, John Attia, Clare E. Collins

“…Changes were analysed using Bayesian linear mixed models and posterior probability. Findings Sixteen PCPs recruited 132 eligible participants (n = 91 intervention, n = 41 UC), with 79% (72/91) and 80% (33/41) respectively completing a primary or secondary outcome. …”
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