Exploring explainable machine learning algorithms to model predictors of tobacco use among men in Sub Sahara Africa between 2018 and 2023 by Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Lamrot Yohannes, Adem Tsegaw Zegeye

“…Abstract Tobacco smoking is a significant public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, with its prevalence shaped by various demographic factors. This study aimed to model predictors of tobacco use among men in Sub Sahara Africa between 2018 and 2023 using machine learning algorithms. …”
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Relevance of self-rated health level and mental health in Korean adolescents by Yunjeong Kim, Joohee Shim

“…Frequency and cross-tabulation analyses were performed to explore these relationships. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors influencing subjective health status. …”
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Surgical outcomes of curative intent management in emergency vs. elective colon cancer: A retrospective single center study by Noura S Alhassan, Thamer A Bin Traiki, Sulaiman A Alshammari, Mohaned Makkawi, Yazeed A Alkhayyal, Mohammed A Alswayyed, Maha-Hamadien Abdulla, Ahmad M. Zubaidi, Omar A Al-Obeed, Reem A Alharbi, Khayal A. AlKhayal

“…ICU/HDU admission was higher in the emergency group (40% vs. 17.2%, P < 0.001), and had a longer hospital stay (15 vs. 10 days, P < 0.003). Regression analysis revealed increased risk of complications among patients with comorbidities (OR 3.21; 95% CI, P = 0.002), albumin levels <30g/dl (OR 2.20; 95% CI, P = 0.01), complete obstruction (OR 2.42; 95% CI, P = 0.017), perforation (OR 9.98; 95% CI, P < 0.001), and open surgery (OR 4.84; 95% CI, P < 0.001). …”
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Biomarkers for Predicting of Sepsis-Induced Cardiorenal Syndrome in Emergency Settings by Yuanyuan Pei, Liping Guo, Guangping Zhou, Lingjie Cao, Wenfeng Huang, Fengtao Yang, Dilu Li, Cheng Chi, Jihong Zhu

“…Compared with the non-CRS group, serum cystatin C, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), troponin-I (TNI), KIM-1, and NGAL levels were both significantly elevated at admission in patients with sepsis complicated with CRS. Logistic regression analysis revealed that BNP, TNI, cystatin C, albumin, Lac, D-dimer were risk factors for CRS in sepsis patients. …”
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Diet Habits, Smoking, and Alcohol Consumption Among Chinese Patients with Cancer by Shan Liu PhD NP-C RN, Jia Liu PhD RN, Jun He MSN RN

“…This study examines the dietary habits, smoking, and alcohol consumption patterns among Chinese patients with cancer, and explores factors influencing these lifestyle behaviors. Methods: Secondary data analysis was conducted on a cross-sectional survey of 287 cancer patients from an oncology outpatient clinic in central China. …”
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A retrospective cohort study on the association between mothers’ prolonged internet usage and severe early childhood caries in their children by Aya Sakakihara, Chiyori Haga, Aya Kinjo, Yoneatsu Osaki

“…Excluding cases lacking information or indications of the presence of dental caries at Age 1.5, we analyzed 1,938 records. We performed logistic regression analysis, with S-ECC as the dependent variable and the mother’s Internet usage time at Age 1.5 as the independent variable, while including parental toothbrushing supervision and other factors as covariates. …”
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Exploring the link between the ZJU index and sarcopenia in adults aged 20–59 using NHANES and machine learning by Huan Chen, Ning Du, Hong Xiao, Zhao Wang

“…Machine learning identified ZJU, education, and race as key predictors, underscoring the impact of socioeconomic factors.…”
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Racial Disparities in Parkinson Disease Clinical Phenotype, Management, and Genetics: Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study by Deborah A Hall, Josh M Shulman, Andrew Singleton, Sara Bandres Ciga, Michelle Hyczy S Tosin, Bichun Ouyang, Lisa Shulman

“…Linear multivariate regression analysis will be used, except for comparing PD management, which will be analyzed using the chi-square test or Fisher exact test. …”
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Exploring the Perception of Landscape Elements through User-Generated Data to Support Greenspace Management by Tianchen Zheng, Quan Pan, Songyao Huai, Chenxing Wang, Yan Yan, Veerle Van Eetvelde, Tim Van de Voorde

“…The satisfaction of every landscape element was then analyzed by the natural language process approach and standardized major axis regression to discover their contributions to overall satisfaction. …”
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Cognitive outcomes after extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery in elderly patients diagnosed with atherosclerotic cerebral steno-occlusive artery disease by Yu Duan, Jian Li, Xin Zhang, Shihong Li, Shihong Li, Qiliang Chai, Yingying Zhang, Guohui Huang, Ziwei Xu, Zhuyu Li, Renling Mao, Dongwei Dai

“…Based on multivariate logistic regression analysis, a shorter preoperative MTT was an independent clinical factor for cognitive improvement after bypass (odds ratio 0.452 [95% confidence interval 0.082–0.760]; P = 0.003).ConclusionEC–IC bypass surgery was safe and improved cognitive function in elderly patients diagnosed with ACMSO. …”
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Utilizing SMOTE-TomekLink and machine learning to construct a predictive model for elderly medical and daily care services demand by Guangmei Yang, Guangdong Wang, Leping Wan, Xinle Wang, Yan He

“…SPSS21.0 statistical analysis software was used to describe the basic data of the elderly statistically, and univariate analysis was used to screen variables for model construction and binary logistic regression analysis. …”
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Evaluation of patients with decreased general condition and comparing HOTEL, WPS, and REMS for mortality prediction by Emine Aykol, Mehmet Cihat Demir, Kudret Selki, Hasan Sultanoğlu

“…The study aimed to compare the scoring systems to identify which is the best mortality predictor. Independent risk factors for 30-day mortality were analyzed using binary logistic regression and ROC curves to assess the effectiveness of HOTEL, REMS, and WPS scores in predicting mortality. …”
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Intraoperative hyperthermia is associated with increased acute kidney injury following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a retrospective cohort s... by Shun-Cai Gao, Jia-Hui Ma, Hao Kong, Rui-Qing Ma, Su-Li Chen, Dong-Xin Wang

“…A multivariable logistic regression model was established to assess the association between hyperthermia and AKI.Results A total of 480 patients were included in the analysis. …”
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Exploring the use, perceptions, and challenges of mini-implants in orthodontic practice: a survey study by Tinela Panaite, Carina Balcos, Carmen Savin, Nicolae Daniel Olteanu, Nikolaos Karvelas, Cristian Romanec, Raluca-Maria Vieriu, Alice Chehab, Irina Zetu

“…Data collected from the survey were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression in SPSS software (Version 28), with a statistical significance threshold set at p &lt; 0.05.Resultsthrough a comprehensive analysis of survey data, the study investigates factors influencing specialists' perceptions, challenges encountered in practice, training engagement, material preferences, treatment outcomes, and indications for mini-implant usage. …”
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High Representation of Women in Parliament and Proportional Electoral System: Does This Relationship Work in Russia? by R. S. Mukhametov

“…The research method was regression analysis. As a result of statistical calculations, the author came to the conclusion that the Duma elections under the proportional system do not ensure high representation of women. …”
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Association between systemic immune-inflammation index and trimethylamine N-oxide levels in peripheral blood and osteoporosis in overweight and obese patients by Lingling Li, Lingling Li, Jinyang An, Jinyang An, Jia Bai, Jia Bai, Yangyang Zhang, Yangyang Zhang, Xinsai Li, Xinsai Li, Haihong Lv

“…Particularly in the group with VFA ≥ 100 cm2, there was an upward trend in SII and TMAO as bone mass decreased. Regression analysis found SII and TMAO negatively correlated with WB, LS, and femoral neck (FN) BMD, and positively correlated with osteoporotic fractures incidence (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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CardioMEMS guided heart failure management in cardio-oncology patients: a tertiary care cancer center experience by Abdelrahman Ali, Maximillian Bourdillon, Hyeon-Ju Ryoo Ali, Juhee Song, Efstratios Koutroumpakis, Poonam Jewani, Shaden Khalaf, Ihab Hamzeh, Salil Kumar, Nicolas L. Palaskas, Jean-Bernard Durand, Cezar Iliescu

“…Post-implantation, we observed a reduction in HFH and improvements in pulmonary artery pressures. Cox regression identified prior HFH and elevated pulmonary artery systolic (PAS) and diastolic pressures (PAD) as risk factors for repeat HFH (HR: 1.24, 1.04, 1.07, respectively). …”
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Endovascular therapy and medical management of large-core infarcts: prognostic determinants in a retrospective cohort by Yi Li, Yi Li, Hao Tao, Hao Tao, Huan Liu, Huan Liu, Xiang Fan, Xiang Fan, Meng-Yu Zhong, Meng-Yu Zhong, Jie Huang, Neng-Wei Yu, Neng-Wei Yu, Bing-Hu Li, Bing-Hu Li

“…IntroductionTo investigate the independent prognostic risk factors in acute ischemic stroke patients with large-core infarcts, including patients beyond standard eligibility thresholds for core volume or ASPECTS and provide evidence for early clinical intervention.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed the clinical data of 96 consecutive patients with large-core infarcts admitted to a regional stroke center between June 2020 and June 2024. …”
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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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Association between oxidative balance scores and peripheral artery disease in US adults: a cross-sectional study by Min Zhou, Min Zhou, Peng-Fei He, Peng-Fei He, Keren Zhang, Li-Juan Deng, Ning Wang, Gang Wang, Guang-Yao Yang, Shang Ju

“…The total Oxidative Balance Score (OBS) comprised a lifestyle OBS (four lifestyle categories) and a dietary OBS (16 dietary factors). Logistic regression analyses evaluated associations between PAD and total OBS, lifestyle OBS, and dietary OBS. …”
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