Exposure to gender-based violence and the risk of hypertension, obesity, and anemia: a multilevel analysis of the 2017 Tajikistan demographic and health survey by Shiva Raj Acharya

“…The findings suggest that EV might be a significant independent risk factor for obesity. Therefore, prioritizing EV in integrated interventions addressing both GBV prevention and chronic conditions is crucial for improving women’s health outcomes. …”
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Acetyl Salicylic Acid, COX‐2 Inhibitors and Other NSAIDs and Breast Cancer Survival in a Finnish Population‐Based Cohort by M. Malin, M. Murto, O. Arponen, A. Jukkola, A. Siltari, M. Artama, K. Visvanathan, T. Murtola

“…BCa‐specific and overall survival by NSAID use were analyzed using Cox proportional hazard regression, adjusted for age, tumor extent, primary treatment, Charlson comorbidity index, hypertension, diabetes, mammography participation, and hormonal therapy. …”
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Assessment of lung function and severity grading in interstitial lung diseases (% predicted versus z-scores) and association with survival: A retrospective cohort study of 6,808 pa... by Piotr W Boros, Magdalena M Martusewicz-Boros, Katarzyna B Lewandowska

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We retrospectively analyzed data from a tertiary referral center for patients with ILDs. …”
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Physical violence and its associations: Insights from nationally representative data in India by Monisha Mary P, Ankeeta Menona Jacob, Avinash K Shetty

“…The study aimed to provide insights into how empowerment can serve as a protective factor against domestic violence. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), collected from 2019 to 2021. …”
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Genetic profiling of extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 from clinical samples among diarrheal patients in Shashemene, Ethiopia by Shimelis Teshome Ayalneh, Biruk Yeshitela Beshah, Yeonji Jeon, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Seifegebriel Teshome, Solomon Gebreselassie, Se Eun Park, Mekonnen Teferi, Woldaregay Erku Abegaz

“…Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0, employing logistic regression and descriptive statistics. Results We analyzed a total of 27 isolates that were ESBL-positive and 12 isolates that were found to produce carbapenemase phenotypically. …”
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Joint modeling of predictors of adverse drug reactions and viral load changes over time among adult patients on ART at Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial comprehensive specialized hosp... by Mesfin Menza Jaldo, Awoke Abraham, Bereket Aberham Lajore, Hamdi Fekredin Zakaria, Tagese Yakob

“…Current evidence is limited by methodological constraints, as most prior studies have analyzed these factors separately rather than employing integrated approaches that account for the endogenous nature of time-varying biomarkers like viral load. …”
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Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…Quantitative data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and chart review was then entered into EpiData version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were computed and Binary logistic regression analyses identified factors influencing post-dispensing knowledge, with a significance level of p < 0.05 and results presented with 95% confidence intervals. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of elderly population receiving pre-hospital emergency care after road traffic injuries in Punjab, Pakistan by Kantesh Kumar, Sheza Hassan, Muhammad Bazil Musharraf, Komal Abdul Rahim, Sijal Akhtar Sheikh, Huba Atiq, Muhammad Waqas Ahmed, Rameez-ur-Rehman Siddiqui, Rizwan Naseer, Shahnaz Akhter, Yasir Shafiq, Junaid Razzak

“…Conclusion Our study revealed that head and pedestrian injuries emerged as key factors for on-scene mortality in elderly patients of Punjab, Pakistan. …”
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The association between gut microbiota composition and cardiometabolic parameters in healthy adults by Seyda Silan Okalin, Nazli Arslan, Ebru Demiray Gürbüz, Mine Arayıcı, Nevin Deniz Kırca, Duygu Ozel Demiralp, Didem Dereli-Akdeniz, Pınar Akan, Ayse Aydan Ozkutuk

“…Its composition is shaped by factors such as geography, dietary habits, and genetic background. …”
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Oral health status, oral hygiene behaviors, and caries risk assessment of individuals with special needs: a comparative study of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia by Osama Khattak, Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary, Shahzad Ahmad, Muhammad Amber Fareed, Shazia Iqbal, Asma Shakoor, Mohammed Nadeem Baig, Haifa Ali Almutairi, Rakhi Issrani, Azhar Iqbal

“…A self-administered questionnaire gathered sociodemographic data and evaluated oral hygiene knowledge and behaviors. Caries risk was analyzed using the CAMBRA tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression. …”
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Social and equity considerations in technology transfer and sustainable development: A policy implication for low &amp; lower-middle-income countries by Muhammad Wasif Hanif, Mushtaque Ahmed Laghari, You Hua Chen, Muhammad Zahid

“…This method uses precise weights to represent many factors of economic growth. Using a broad dataset spanning 2002–2019 and including 128 nations, this study adopts a generalized method of moment regression framework to analyze the quadratic link between energy renewal and the economic progress gap. …”
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The evaluation of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate dental students in graduation year in Mainland China: a cross-sectional study by Ying Fang, Mingya Yang, Wenyan Huang, Yijing Zhang, Xuguang Gao, Yijing Chen, Si Meng, Sujuan Zeng

“…The mental problem was found related to gender (p < 0.01), school levels (p < 0.001), and regions (p = 0.001). Regression analysis identified several factors correlating with DASS-21 scores, with concerns about physical appearance being particularly prominent among students. …”
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Investigating the Efficiency of Machine Learning Methods for Simulating the Effects of the Paper-Pulp Industry on Aqua Ecosystem Pollution by Mahmoud Ahmadi, Mehran Davallo, Mohsen Jahanshahi, Vahid Kiarostami, Majid Peyravi

“…Due to the rapid extension of the paper and pull industry and its considerable role in aqua ecosystem pollution, analyzing and managing the related pollutant factors are essential. …”
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Long-Term Surgical Outcome of Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C: A Comparison Between Primary and Secondary Glaucoma in Thailand by Arampinyokul P, Rojananuangnit K

“…Factors associated with surgical failure were assessed using Cox regression analysis.Results: The cumulative probability of complete or qualified success at 8 years was 65.9% (95% CI: 59.9%, 71.9%); however, a significantly higher success rate was observed in the primary glaucoma group (75.1%) than in the secondary glaucoma group (47.4%) (p < 0.001). …”
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Comparative risk of type 2 diabetes development between women with gestational diabetes and women with impaired glucose tolerance over two decades: a multiethnic prospective cohort... by Hang Fu, Dahai Yu, Zheng Wang, Yamei Cai, Zhanzheng Zhao, David Simmons, Karen Pickering, John Baker, Gerhard Sundborn, Richard Cutfield, Brandon J Orr-Walker, Chengzeng Wang

“…Introduction To evaluate the long-term risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) compared with those with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).Research design and methods Using data from a primary care dataset linked with multiple health registries, this longitudinal study analyzed demographics, clinical data, and lifestyle factors of women diagnosed with GDM or IGT, assessing T2D incidence over 25 years, using Cox regression models.Results Women with GDM, especially those over 35 years of Māori ethnicity, or socioeconomic deprivation, exhibited an elevated risk of T2D compared with those with IGT. …”
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Pharmacogenomic insights into atorvastatin and rosuvastatin adverse effects: a prospective observational study in the UAE’s multiethnic population by Mais N. Alqasrawi, Zeina N. Al‑Mahayri, Areej S. AlBawa’neh, Lubna Q. Khasawneh, Lilas Dabaghie, Sahar M. Altoum, Dana Hamza, Virendra Misra, Husam Ouda, Salahdein Aburuz, Fatima Al-Maskari, Juma AlKaabi, George P. Patrinos, Bassam R. Ali

“…Adverse events, including statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) and liver enzyme elevation, were tracked over 12 months. Associations were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression. …”
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Understanding the flowering process of litchi through machine learning predictive models by SU Zuanxian, NING Zhenchen, WANG Qing, CHEN Houbin

“…The objective of this study was to develop regression models for litchi inflorescence development duration and flowering duration using machine learning algorithms including RF and STR and to analyze and assess the importance and relevance of selected features on the flowering duration according to RF algorithm in order to provide a theoretical basis for the prediction of litchi flowering period and realizing precise regulation. …”
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A cross-sectional study of age-related changes in the position of upper and lower lips relative to the esthetic plane by Xiaoqi Zhang, Waseem AI-Gumaei, Lu Xing, Xiaoqian Zhang, Minqi Li, Hu Long, Wenli Lai

“…Data were adjusted for confounding factors, including gender, dental, skeletal, and soft tissue parameters. …”
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Superinfections in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients (Super COVID-19): Data from the Multicentric Retrospective CH-SUR Cohort Study in Switzerland by Giulia Scanferla, Andrea Blöchlinger, Veronika Bättig, Michael Buettcher, Alexia Cusini, Anne Iten, Olivia Keiser, Rami Sommerstein, Jonathan Sobel, Werner C. Albrich

“…We assessed the proportion of patients with suspected coinfections and analyzed risk factors and 90-day in-hospital survival using logistic and Cox regression. …”
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Unveiling the Drivers of Polio Vaccine Uptake: Insights from a Multi-Country Study of 37 Nations in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Michael Sarfo, Sylvester R Okeke, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Sanni Yaya

“…Multilevel multinomial logistic regression models were employed to explore associations between individual- and community-level factors and vaccination status, categorized as non-vaccinated, dropout, or fully vaccinated. …”
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