Study on the correlation between serum β2-microglobulin, cystatin C, urea levels and hypertensive nephropathy in elderly undergoing health checkups by ZHU Li, FU Xia, MAO Mingying, MA Yan, WANG Yumei, XU Hongxia, JI Chengjie, WU Tao

“…They were divided into hypertensive nephropathy group and non-hypertensive nephropathy group based on whether they had hypertension. Analyzing the influencing factors and diagnostic efficacy of hypertensive nephropathy through Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, and analyze the correlation between renal indicators and hypertensive nephropathy through Kendall analysis.Results A total of 210 elderly individuals with kidney disease were included, with 70 cases in the hypertensive nephropathy group and 140 cases in the non-hypertensive nephropathy group. …”
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A nomogram integrating clinical stage and pre-EBV DNA to identify the cycles of induction chemotherapy for locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Sunqin Cai, Zongwei Huang, Zihan Chen, Ying Li, Jingjing Su, Ronghui Chen, Siqi Xu, Jing Wang, Sufang Qiu

“…Prognostic determinants were identified through multivariate cox regression analysis. A nomogram model was constructed to quantify individualized prognosis. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare providers in pre-hospital care in Nepal by Pavan Kumar Sah, Wenyi Lai, Neelam Gupta, Bimal Singh Bist, Sanjib Gautam, Khem Raj Sapkota, Bipin Koirala, Ileana Kong Zhuo, Morlai Sesay, Ying Guan, Ying Guan

“…Data were described with median and interquartile range. Nonparametric analysis, rank Spearman’s rank correlation, and ordinal regression were used to analyze the data.ResultsThe study revealed that 62% of providers had good knowledge, 66% exhibited positive attitudes, but only 25% demonstrated good practice. …”
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Unplanned cesarean sections in advanced maternal age: A predictive model by Joyce Veenstra, Zoë Cohen, Fleurisca J. Korteweg, David P. van derHam, Simone M. Kuppens, Janna A. Kroese, Brenda B. Hermsen, Marije M. Kamphuis, Joost W. Vanhommerig, Maria G. vanPampus

“…Primary outcome was unplanned cesarean section, secondary outcomes included postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal outcomes. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to analyze predictive factors for unplanned cesarean sections in women who attempted vaginal delivery. …”
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Forecasting Sustainable Development of Organic Crop Production in Kazakhstan (oilseeds) by B. B. Bolatbek, M. S. Bekturganova, G. S. Satbaeva, N. A. Abilkayir

“…The period under review covered seventeen years from 2004 to 2021. To analyze the data, the r program was used and a correlation – regression analysis was carried out. …”
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EDUCATION IN ECONOMIC THEORY by Jasmina Osmanković, Hatidža Jahić, Ensar Šehić

“…By applying the method of analysis, synthesis and comparison, and based on earlier works, classification of theories of development has been made to analyze the evolution process of the role and importance of education in the development process. …”
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A novel vasculogenic mimicry-related nomogram predicts prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by Yun Zhong, Yun Zhong, Yun Zhong, Yun Zhong, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Han Zhang, Han Zhang, Han Zhang, Han Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Shangeng Weng, Shangeng Weng, Shangeng Weng, Shangeng Weng

“…Biological process (BP), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis, and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were applied to analyze the biological function of the hub genes. …”
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Dietary insulin index and load in relation to the risk of diminished ovarian reserve: a case–control study by Abed Ghavami, Sanaz Mehrabani, Mahdieh Khodarahmi, Amin Mokari-Yamchi, Mahdi Vajdi, Hatav Ghasemi-Tehrani, Gholamreza Askari

“…In addition, the relationship between the DII and DIL, and the risk of DOR was analyzed using multivariable logistic regression.ResultsThe unadjusted model of analysis found no significant relationship between the risk of developing DOR, and the DII and DIL. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of antibiotic resistance genes in various bacteria worldwide by Jingpeng Liu, Yixin Ma, Yuechen Sun, Wenlong Zhao, Huangliang Chen, Meihan Mao, Chengcheng Deng, Jiefei Gao, Qitao Zhang, Jinrou Quan, Rui Qi

“…Multiple linear regression was employed to identify ARG risk factors in bacteria. …”
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Correlation between carotid artery ultrasound parameters and lacunar infarction by Peipei Yang, Ying Hui, Shuohua Chen, Xinyu Zhao, Wei Huang, Xiaoshuai Li, Shouling Wu, Yuntao Wu, Ling Yang, Jing Chen, Zhenchang Wang, Xian-Quan Shi

“…Internal diameter of CCA and ICA, plaque in CCA and ICA, resistance index (RI) of CCA and ICA, pulsatility indexes (PI) of CCA and ICA, systolic/diastolic(S/D) of CCA and ICA, and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) were positively associated with LI; peak systolic velocities (PSV) of CCA, end-diastolic velocities (EDV) of CCA and ICA, average velocity (AVG) of CCA and ICA were negatively associated with LI. Multivariate regression analysis showed that CCA-internal diameter (95%CI, 1.04–1.93; p = 0.025), CCA-plaque (bilateral) (95%CI, 1.06–4.37; p = 0.034), and cf-PWV (95%CI, 1.01–1.15; p = 0.017) were independent factors of presence of LI. …”
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Unraveling the role of GPCR signaling in metabolic reprogramming and immune microenvironment of lung adenocarcinoma: a multi-omics study with experimental validation by Zhaoxuan Wang, Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Shilei Zhao, Chundong Gu

“…A prognostic model was developed based on GPCR signaling genes using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) analysis and Cox regression. Differentially expressed genes were analyzed for metabolic pathway enrichment and immune infiltration. …”
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Epidemiology of lameness in prepartum dairy heifers and its association with milk production, reproduction, and diseases in the postpartum period by B.S. Souza, R.R. Daros

“…After calving, health and milk production data were collected from farm records. Data were analyzed in RStudio using mixed-effects linear and logistic regression models. …”
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Insights into the Prognostic Efficacy of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in the Era of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: A Nomogram for Predicting... by Xiang Lin, Wei Wang, Jianming Ding, Zhaodong Fei, Chuanben Chen

“…Patients were stratified into training (70%) and validation (30%) cohorts. Cox regression identified independent prognostic factors, which were integrated into a nomogram predicting 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS). …”
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Relationship between miR-21, TLR4 and ventricular remodeling and prognosis in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome by Gu Peipei, Wang Haitao, Wei Xiaohui

“…There were significant differences in age, diabetes, hypertension, and serum miR-21, TLR4, LVMI, MWS, and RWT levels between the good prognosis group and the poor prognosis group (P<0.05); logistic regression analysis showed that high miR-21 and TLR4 expression, LVMI, MWS, and RWT levels were independent risk factors for poor prognosis in elderly ACS patients (P < 0.05). …”
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Outcomes of isolated mitral valve surgery performed via right anterolateral thoracotomy: a single-centre experience by Liang Huang, Yue-Hang Yang, Chi-Yang Xie, Si Chen, Chao Guo, Jia-Wei Shi

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that incision type, age, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease were significant factors influencing postoperative thoracic and pulmonary complications and course (P &lt; 0.05).ConclusionsIsolated mitral valve surgery via right anterolateral thoracotomy was associated with more thoracic and pulmonary complications and shorter 24-hour postoperative drainage, ICU stay duration and postoperative days compared with median sternotomy, which potentially related to the choice of incision site, specific patient conditions, and surgical techniques.…”
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Self-care practices and diabetes distress among type 2 diabetic patients in Lebanon amidst a multi-crisis context by Ramona Nasr, Eman Swaidan, Chadia Haddad, Wissam Jreije, Abir Abdel Rahman, Joanne Karam

“…Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25, including descriptive analysis for categorical variables, and bivariate, Pearson correlation, and linear regression analyses to compare the relationships between variables. …”
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Treatment patterns and clinical interventions in pediatric dental emergencies during COVID-19 by Michael V. Joachim, Dana Atia Joachim, Ephraim Shapiro, Andy Ariel Boiangiu, Thabet Asbi, Doron Haim

“…Treatment categories were classified as conservative (medication only, temporary restorations) or invasive (extractions, pulp therapy). Statistical analysis included chi-square tests for treatment distribution comparisons and multivariate logistic regression to evaluate factors influencing treatment selection, adjusting for age, sex, and presenting conditions. …”
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Simultaneous concurrent chemoradiotherapy and esophagectomy for synchronous head and neck and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective review by Yu-Ming Huang, Yi-Shing Leu, Jehn-Chuan Lee, Chao-Hung Chen, Hung-Chang Liu, Chih-Hao Chen, Huan-Chau Lin, Nai-Wen Su, Wen-Chien Huang, Yu-Jen Chen

“…Patient characteristics, treatment responses, and survival rates were analyzed. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan–Meier method and Cox regression analyses. …”
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Dual contraceptive use among women living with HIV on anti-retroviral therapy in Boset district, Ethiopia by Yohanes Abera Belachwe, Midekso Sento, Melese Negash Gobena, Mihiret Shawel Getahun, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie

“…The collected data were entered using Epi Info version 7.2.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between the outcome and explanatory variables. …”
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COVID-19 mortality associated with multidimensional poverty, ethnicities, and armed conflict in Colombia: retrospective observational study based on national records by Claudia Inés Birchenall-Jiménez, Claudia Inés Birchenall-Jiménez, Wilson Giovanni Jiménez-Barbosa, Javier Riascos-Ochoa, Federico Cosenz

“…A multilevel logistic regression model identified risk factors, reporting odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsBetween March 2020 and December 2022, 6,313,872 COVID-19 cases were recorded in Colombia. …”
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