High ischemic deficit in computed tomography perfusion is a risk factor for cerebral vascular ischemic events in Takayasu arteritis: a prospective observational study by Rongyi Chen, Ying Sun, Ying Liu, Jing Ding, Lindi Jiang

“…The relationship between CTP parameters, ischemic deficit (time to maximum, Tmax >6 s) and ischemic core (cerebral blood flow, CBF < 30%), CVIEs, and a poor outcome during follow-up was analyzed with Spearman correlation, Cox regression, cluster analysis, and Kaplan–Meier curves. …”
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Effects of Scrambler Therapy in Patients with Failed Back Surgery Syndromes and Factors Associated with Depression Affecting Pain before and after the Therapy by Hayoung Byun, Min-Kyun Oh, Chang Han Lee

“…Multiple regression analysis was used to identify independent factors predicting residual pain, posttherapy ODI, and posttherapy BPI. …”
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The risk factors of bleeding after EUS-guided transmural drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: a single-center experience in China by Yaoting Li, Tingting Yu, Wei Zhang, Haiming Du, Yankun Hou, Jiao Tian, Senlin Hou, Lichao Zhang

“…All bleeding patients were successfully treated by conservative, endoscopic, interventional and other treatments. Logistic regression analysis showed that cyst size was an independent risk factor for bleeding after EUS-guided transmural drainage (P = 0.006; OR, 2.722; 95%CI, 1.327–5.587).ConclusionThe cyst size was an independent risk factor for bleeding after PFC drainage. …”
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A clinical study on the preservation of pulp sensitivity in affected teeth with jaw cysts using concentrated growth factor: a retrospective Cross-sectional study by Wenjie Zhou, Chuanqing Mao, Ge Shi, Meng Lu, Yongzhen Lai, Chengyong Wang, Yilin Li, Weihui Chen

“…Clinical follow-up data, including electric pulp testing results, tooth color changes, gingival healing status, and radiographic evaluations, were collected at 2 weeks and at 3 to 6 months post-surgery. One-way analysis of variance (Kruskal-Wallis test) and linear regression analysis were employed to analyze bone regeneration, changes in pulp sensitivity, and their potential correlations. …”
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Risk factors and nomogram model for recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in postmenopausal women: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Qing-Chun Pan, Bei Li, Kai Zou

“…Clinical data were categorized into recurrence and non-recurrence subgroups based on whether BPPV recurred after treatment. LASSO regression identified factors influencing recurrence within 1 year after CRP, and multivariate logistic regression (MLR) analysis was used to develop a risk nomogram prediction model (NPM).ResultsA total of 490 patients were enrolled, with 147 in the validation set and 343 in the training sets. …”
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A study on the spatial distribution and driving factors of traditional villages–a case study of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in China by Peng Peng, Yuechen Zhang, Jiajie Zhao, Yan Rong, Limin Zhao, Jinyu Wu

“…Additionally, by combining techniques like Geodetector, ordinary least squares (OLS), and geographically weighted regression (GWR), the study selected the 10 most correlated driving factors and examined the drivers of their spatial distribution characteristics. …”
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Noncommunicable disease risk factors and predictors of hypertension among Gurkha veterans in Nepal: a community-based cross-sectional study by Nilam Adhikari, Krishna Prasad Sapkota, Sagar Panthi, Rochana Acharya, Madhav Bhusal, Sangita Bhattarai, Gampo Dorji, Shyam Sundar Budhathoki, Dharanidhar Baral, Paras K. Pokharel

“…A multistage sampling technique was employed to determine the sample size, and a total of 189 Gurkha veterans were interviewed for data collection. Data were analyzed using SAS software (Version 9.4). A Bivariate analysis was conducted to assess the statistical associations among NCD risk factors, followed by multivariable logistic regression to identify independent predictors of hypertension while controlling for potential confounders. …”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Secondary School Adolescent Girls in Jimma Town, Oromia Regional State, Southwest Ethiopia by Kelemu Fentie, Tolassa Wakayo, Getu Gizaw

“…In multivariate logistic regression analysis, those living separately from their family (AOR = 4.430, 95% CI (2.20, 8.90)), low dietary diversity score (AOR = 3.57, 95% CI (1.88, 6.75)), menstrual bleeding more than 5 days (AOR = 2.25, 95% CI (1.17, 4.33)), and low economic status (AOR = 2.16, 95% CI (1.17, 4.33)) were positively associated factors with anemia and only having at least a secondary school in mother’s educational status AOR = 0.43, 95% CI (0.18, 0.97) was negatively associated with anemia in the study area. …”
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Temporal trends and relevant factors of hypertension in China: a cross-sectional study based on national surveys from 2002 to 2019 by Xiaoling Zhang, Jinhui Wu

“…Purpose This study examined temporal trends in hypertension prevalence across China (2002–2019), analyzing age-, sex-, and region-specific disparities and identifying key risk factors.Materials and methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from the China Chronic Disease and Risk Factor Surveillance (CCDRFS) program, involving 120,000 adults aged ≥18 years. …”
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Prevalence and impact on quality of life of dermatological disorders and their associated factors among the elderly in urban areas of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Uwesu Muki, Grace Shayo, Eliaichi Minja, Muhammad Bakari, Ashura Kazema, Salum J. Lidenge

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Systemic lupus erythematosus and risk factors for adverse outcomes in pregnancy: a single center retrospective cohort study in Northern Brazil by Sérgio Henrique Oliveira dos Santos, Juliana Bühring, Luiz Fernando de Souza Passos, Bárbara Seabra Carneiro, Domingos Sávio Nunes de Lima, Sandra Lúcia Euzébio Ribeiro

“…Methods Pregnancies that occurred after the SLE diagnosis between 2001 and 2020 were analyzed. Risk factors for adverse outcomes were determined using logistic regression. …”
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Risk factors for implant failure of PFNA–II in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures (AO/OTA 31 A1 and A2) by Zijian Li, Jianpeng Gao, Xiaoyong Wu, Zhengyang Chang, Xiao Liu, Licheng Zhang, Ming Li, Shaobo Nie

“…Reduction quality, continuity of the medial femoral cortex, nail length, and tip apex distance (TAD) were analyzed to determine risk factors. Results A total of 466 patients were enrolled, with an average age of 83 years old. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among Sudanese refugees at Bambasi Camp in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Endris Seid Amede, Elias Tesfaye, Gutema Ahmed

“…A multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that being a female (AOR = 2.56; 95% CI = 1.50–4.26), duration of stay (≥11 years) in the camp (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI = 1.39–3.86), being jobless (AOR = 2.68; 95% CI = 1.30–5.50), and poor social support (AOR = 3.12; 95% CI = 1.25–7.79) were identified as risk factors of depressive symptoms and also being female (AOR = 3.60; 95% CI = 2.26–5.74) and age above 45 (AOR = 2.48; 95% CI = 1.16–5.30) were identified as risk factors for anxiety symptoms.ConclusionThe findings highlight the high burden of mental health problems that Sudanese refugees bear. …”
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Intestinal parasitic infections: risk factors and zoonotic aspects in human and dog populations of a rural area of Piaui State, Brazil by J. Silva, K. J. L. Monteiro, O. B. Lima, M. L. A. da Silva, M. M. Almeida, B. B. C. Evangelista, R. S. Pinheiro, D. N. Leal, E. L. N. C. Carneiro, J. C. P. Bordignon, L. A. Pereira, M. F. L. Alencar, F. A. Carvalho-Costa, A. H. A. Moraes Neto

“…Associations between parasites and risk factors were assessed using Pearson's chi-square test, Student's t-test and logistic regression. …”
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Risk factors for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in disease pathogenesis and prognosis: the importance of smoking cessation and the concept of harm reduction by A. I. Stukan, V. N. Bodnya, V. A. Porkhanov, T. Yu. Semiglazova, O. Yu. Chukhray, E. A. Nefedova, O. N. Nefedov, D. V. Xenodokhov, S. D. Maksimenko

“…Cigarette smoking along with alcohol consumption, infection with human papilloma (HPV) and the Epstein–Barr viruses, is one of the main risk factors for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. …”
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Factors influencing nutritional literacy among rural older adults: a cross-sectional survey based on the theory of planned behavior by Shasha Liu, Xiaomei Fan, Li Jiang, Tao Liu

“…The survey instruments included general demographic questionnaires, the nutrition attitude scale (NAS), the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), the instrumental activities of daily living scale (IADLS), the general self-efficacy scale (GSES), and the nutrition literacy questionnaire for the Chinese elderly (NLQ-E). Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 23.0.ResultsHierarchical regression analysis revealed that education level positively predicted nutritional literacy (β = 0.126, t = 2.659, P &lt; 0.01), while denture use due to tooth damage negatively predicted nutritional literacy (β = −0.077, t = −2.375, P &lt; 0.05). …”
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Quality of Youth‐Friendly Service and Associated Factors at the Public Health Facilities of Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed Study by Gashaw Alamineh, Alemtsehay Mekonnen Munae, Melash Belachew Asiresie, Mekonen Melkie Bizuneh, Zemenu Shiferaw Yadita

“…Data were entered into Epi‐data version 3.4 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors. …”
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Exploring the Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Factors Influencing PM_2.5 in China’s Prefecture-Level and Above Cities by Long Chen, Yanyun Nian, Minglu Che, Chengyao Wang, Haiyuan Wang

“…Furthermore, the effects of natural environmental and socioeconomic factors on PM_2.5 were analyzed from both global and local perspectives using a spatial econometric model and the geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) model. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of unhealthy food consumption among women in lesotho: evidence from the demographic and health survey 2023–2024 by Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Deresse Abebe Gebrehana, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Mulugeta Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke

“…Using STAT Version 14 software, the data were extracted, cleaned, and analyzed. A multilevel logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with unhealthy food consumption. …”
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Association of the interaction between occupational hazard factors and IL-1β gene polymorphism with cognitive function in electrolytic aluminum workers by Youxing Li, Youxing Li, Yaqin Pang, Yaqin Pang, Yaqin Pang, Dongshun Chen, Feiyu Lu, Hongyan Tian, Fengni Qin, Kuntao Wei, Ahmad Razali Bin Ishak, Mohd Shukri Bin Mohd Aris, Mohd Shukri Bin Mohd Aris, Guangzi Qi

“…The associations between environmental exposure, genetic factors, and cognitive function were examined using multivariate stepwise linear regression, restricted cubic splines, generalized linear models, and hierarchical analysis. …”
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