ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND OBESITY IN PATIENTS WITH OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by T. A. Alekseeva, S. I. Gamidov, E. M. Elfimova, I. V. Starostin, A. Y. Litvin, I. Y. Chazova

“…As a result of the multifactorial linear regression, we have shown that with an increase of the waist circumference to the hip circumference ratio and a higher apnea/hypopnea index, the condition of penile arterial blood flow worsens, namely, a decrease in the peak systolic blood flow velocity (β=-0.39, p=0.05; β=-0.44, p=0.03, respectively). …”
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Probiotic Lactobacillus sp. as a Substitute for Growth Antibiotic (AGP): Its Effects on Production Performance and Contribution Margin Value in Broilers Infected with Escherichia c... by Muhammad Aviv Firdaus, Soeharsono Soeharsono, Widya Paramita Lokapirnasari, Sri Hidanah, Kusnoto Kusnoto, Erma Safitri, Himatul Ilma Silfia, Ertika Fitri Lisnanti

“…The data were analysed via a general linear model (repeated measures) test of ANOVA followed by Duncan's multiple distance test. …”
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Association between glucose time-in-range and the severity of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Chun-Hua Wang, Xuan-Yao Ji, Nian Ji, Qing-Feng Yan, Hong-Qing Xu, Xue-Qin Wang, Xiang-Fan Chen, Chun-Feng Lu

“…Spearman correlation showed negative correlations between CAP, LSM, and TIR (r = -0.824 and − 0.842, p < 0.05) and positive correlations with basal insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (r = 0.205 and 0.208, p < 0.01). Multiple linear regression revealed TIR and HOMA-IR independently correlated with CAP (std. regression coefficients = -0.695 and 0.103, p < 0.05) and LSM (std. regression coefficients = -0.735 and 0.083, p < 0.05), wit0.34 h TIR having a stronger impact. …”
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Association between age and lung cancer risk: evidence from lung lobar radiomics by Yuwei Li, Chengting Lin, Lei Cui, Chao Huang, Liting Shi, Shiyang Huang, Yue Yu, Xianglan Zhou, Qian Zhou, Kun Chen, Lei Shi

“…Multiple regression analyses were used to adjust for confounders in the association of age, lung lobar radiomic features, and lung cancer. Linear, Cox proportional hazards, and parametric accelerated failure time models were applied as appropriate. …”
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A cross-sectional study of how high-frequency hearing loss impacts cognitive functions in middle-aged-to-older adults by Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Paul McIlhiney, Paul McIlhiney, Inge Stegeman, Inge Stegeman, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom

“…Audiometrically assessed better-ear, speech-frequency (0.5, 1, 2 &amp; 4 kHz; BE4PTA) and high-frequency (6 &amp; 8 kHz; BE2PTA) hearing loss were compared to cognitive functions measured using non-verbal tests from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery; covariates included hearing-loss asymmetry, age, sex, premorbid IQ, and mental health measured with the short-form Depression Anxiety Stress Scales.ResultsWhile correlation analyses demonstrated that all measured cognitive faculties were associated with both BE4PTA and BE2PTA, hierarchical linear regression analyses demonstrated that only BE4PTA predicted cognitive flexibility and working-memory ability after controlling for covariates; age primarily accounted for BE2PTA’s cognitive effects.ConclusionWhile both speech and higher-frequency hearing loss were associated with poorer cognition, only the former demonstrated effects beyond those of ageing. …”
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Interplay between subclinical calcified atherosclerosis and coronary microvascular dysfunction in patients with normal perfusion imaging by Krishna K. Patel, Phillip A. Lim, Raed Qarajeh, Poghni A. Peri-Okonny, A. Iain McGhie, Leslee J. Shaw, Timothy M. Bateman

“…Methods: A total of 7273 consecutive patients (2010−2020) without known coronary artery disease, normal 82Rb PET perfusion, and concomitantly measured CAC were studied. Multiple linear regression assessed associations between CAC and MBFR, adjusting for demographics, risk factors, symptoms, and imaging data. …”
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Flexible Hydrophobic Paper-Based Microfluidic Field-Effect Biosensor Amplified by RNA-Cleaving DNAzyme-Based DNA Nanostructure for Mg²⁺ Detection by Hui Wang, Yue He, Zhixue Yu, Ruipeng Chen, Zemeng Feng, Dongfei Chen, Waleid Mohamed El-Sayed Shakweer, Fan Zhang, Xuemei Nan, Mukaddas Mijit, Benhai Xiong, Liang Yang, Xiangfang Tang

“…This proposed biosensor exhibited a linear detection range from 1 μM to 1000 μM, with a detection limit of 0.57 μM, demonstrating its great stability, selectivity, and anti-interference performance. …”
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The cognitive toll of household air pollution: cross–sectional associations between polluting cooking fuel use, cognitive functions and brain MRI in a rural aging population from K... by Sumedha Mitra, Manogna Sagiraju, Hitesh Pradhan, David Yao, Jayant M. Pinto, Jonas S. Sundarakumar

“…A subset (n = 994) underwent brain MRI (3T) to estimate regional brain volumes and white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) burden. Fully adjusted linear regression models were used to test the associations between HAP exposure, cognition, and brain MRI parameters. …”
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Potassium binders in clinical practice: understanding potassium binder use in contemporary Swedish healthcare—the DEMONSTRATE database by Hans Furuland, Anders Olof Larsson, Per Bjellerup, Milica Uhde, Thomas Cars, Matilda Almstedt, Maria K. Svensson

“…Persistence was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier estimator and changes in potassium levels were assessed using linear mixed-effects models. Results 23,892 treatment episodes involving 14,235 patients (mean age 70 years, 33% women) were followed in the National Cohort, and 4860 episodes involving 3179 patients (mean age 72 years, 34% women) in the Mid-Sweden Cohort. …”
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Evolution of microstructure and properties of cold-drawn 07Cr17Ni7Al ultrafine wire by HE Qinsheng, WANG Jianqiao, ZHAO Zhen, LI Fang, ZHANG Shiqing, WANG Hong, ZOU Xingzheng, TANG Yuanshou, HUANG Min, LI Jing

“…The tensile strength of wire exhibits a linear relationship with η， and the larger the deformation， the higher the tensile strength. …”
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Plasma Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37 Level Is Inversely Associated with HDL Cholesterol Level in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Shu Meguro, Masuomi Tomita, Takeshi Katsuki, Kiyoe Kato, Henpiru Oh, Akira Ainai, Ryo Ito, Toshihide Kawai, Hiroshi Itoh, Hideki Hasegawa

“…Plasma LL-37 level showed significant correlations with HDL cholesterol (r=−0.450, P<0.01), triglyceride (r=0.445, P<0.01), and high sensitive C-reactive protein (r=0.316, P<0.01) but no significant correlation with age, body mass index, HbA1c, estimated glomerular filtration rate, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, or vitamin D binding protein. Multiple linear regression analysis showed significant correlations of plasma LL-37 level with HDL cholesterol (β=−0.411, P<0.01) and high sensitive C-reactive protein (β=0.193, P<0.05). …”
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The Impact of Air Temperature and Pollution on Admissions for Acute Ophthalmic Inflammation at the Emergency Eye Department in Katowice, Poland, from 2011 to 2023 by Sarnat-Kucharczyk M, Wyględowska-Promieńska D, Patel S

“…Data on local temperatures and air pollution levels were obtained from available official publications.Results: Reporting key results (p < 0.05).Total attending the emergency unit increased from 8,172 to 14,261 (8854 during pandemic lockdown in 2020), prevalence of all acute ophthalmic inflammation (y) decreased from 64.70% to 55.40% and prevalence of conjunctivitis within this group decreased from 53.96% to 36.23%.Annual average (±SD) temperature (x, °C) in Silesia increased from 8.33°C (± 9.18°) in 2010 to 10.64°C (± 6.83°C) in 2020 (paired t-test, p = 0.04). Curvi-linear regression revealed, y = 1.915x3-55.624x2+534.09x-1631.2, (n = 10, r2= 0.489).Prevalence of conjunctivitis was directly correlated with atmospheric concentrations of sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter in suspended dust with a diameter≤ 10 microns.After factoring all cases of conjunctivitis, a) prevalence of endophthalmitis, uveitis with retinitis, and scleritis were negatively correlated with temperature, b) atmospheric concentrations of certain pollutants were positively correlated with the prevalence of endophthalmitis, uveitis with retinitis, scleritis and keratitis; and negatively correlated with the prevalence of orbital and lacrimal inflammation, blepharitis, and optic neuritis.Conclusion: Air pollutants and temperature are linked to the prevalence of certain acute ophthalmic inflammations. …”
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D-cycloserine effects on COPD and depression in a murine experimental model by Uriel Heresco-Levy, Uriel Heresco-Levy, Jacob Haviv, Yehezkel G. Caine, Jimmy Bao, Jimmy Bao, Tai-Yu Huang, Chien-Chang Shen, Naama R. Bogot

“…On day 35 mice underwent the forced swim test (FST) and lungs were harvested for histopathological analyses.ResultsInflammatory cell infiltration, focal emphysema, measured by the mean linear intercept (MLI), and FST immobility duration, a rodent proxy for depression, were all increased (p &lt; 0.05) in the vehicle group. …”
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An Atmospheric Bore in North China Plain and Its Impact on Nocturnal Convection by Yao Anqi, Chen Qiying, Hua Wei

“…As the density current weakens, the bore gradually transitions into a type B bore. According to linear wave theory, Scorer parameter, defined by both stability and wind speed curvature terms, characterizes the atmosphere's ability to trap gravity waves. …”
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Factors associated with vegetable and fruit intake among adolescents with overweight and obesity in Selangor from 2020 to 2021 by Shaliza A. Shahridzal, May Y. Lau, Ruzita Abd. Talib, Ruzita Abd. Talib, Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat

“…Descriptive statistics, chi square analysis, and generalized linear model with Poisson-loglinear distribution and the robust estimator were employed for data analysis.ResultsA total of 277 adolescents participated in this study. …”
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PENGARUH SALES PROMOTION, SERVICE QUALITY DAN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TERHADAP REPURCHASE INTENTION PADA PENGGUNA LAYANAN SHOPEEFOOD DI KOTA SURABAYA by Stevi Cris Angeline, Christina Whidya Utami

“…Sampling in this study used a purposive sampling technique with a total of 160 respondents.This study uses multiple linear regression analysis with data processing using SPSS, the calculation results show that sales promotion has a significant effect on repurchase intention (Sig. 0.042 <0.05), service quality has a significant effect on repurchase intention (Sig. 0.005 <0.05) ), and customer experience has a significant effect on repurchase intention (Sig. 0.003 <0.05). …”
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Investigating the patterns of renal function variability in early-stage chronic kidney disease by cluster analysis by Arisa Kobayashi, Tsuyoshi Ohnishi, Tadahisa Okuda, Keita Hirano, Tatsuyoshi Ikenoue, Takashi Yokoo, Shingo Fukuma

“…The primary outcome was the pattern of eGFR variability identified by cluster analysis using three parameters: mean residual (difference between linear prediction and observed value), maximum residual, and range. …”
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Evaluation of serum Cystatin C as a predictor of eGFR in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy by Aqsa Fatima, Pooran Mal, Zoheb Rafique Memon, Mukesh Kumar, Haseeb Jameel Memon, Misbah Fatima

“…One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation test, and Linear regression analysis were done to analyze the data. …”
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Elevated stress hyperglycemia ratio associated with higher hospital mortality in patients with respiratory failure by Huihui Bai, Dan Niu, Boling Li, Yuan Zong, Yan Wang

“…Furthermore, restricted cubic splines analyses were conducted to explore potential non-linear relationships of SHR with both in-hospital and ICU mortality. …”
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Evidence of differences in diurnal electrodermal, temperature and heart rate patterns by mental health status in free-living data by Xin Liu, Nicholas B Allen, Ming-Zher Poh, Daniel McDuff, Isaac Galatzer-Levy, Seamus Thomson, Andrew Barakat, Conor Heneghan, Samy Abdel-Ghaffar, Jacob Sunshine, Lindsey Sunden, John B Hernandez, Allen Jiang, Ari Winbush, Benjamin Nelson

“…We recruited 395 participants who had a Fitbit Sense 2 device with the electrodermal sensor activated. We use a non-linear cosinor fitting method to estimate the difference in mesor, amplitude and phase, between the diurnal rhythms in heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV) root mean square of successive differences, EDA, skin temperature and steps.Findings Subjects who exhibited elevated depressive and anxiety symptoms had higher tonic EDA, skin temperature and heart rate, despite not engaging in greater physical activity, compared with those that were not depressed or anxious. …”
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