Risk factors for bleeding complications of percutaneous renal biopsy of native kidneys by 李思倩, 孙婧, 蒋栋, 于光, 郭志勇, 边琪

“…Objective To retrospectively analyze the incidence of and risk factors for bleeding complications after percutaneous renal biopsy(PRB)of native kidneys.Methods The patients undergoing native PRB in Changhai Hospital of Naval Medical University(Second Military Medical University)from January 2017 to December 2018 were enrolled.Complete clinical and pathological data were collected.Blood routine and renal ultrasonography were conducted after PRB.Based on post-operative occurrence of bleeding complications in patients,the enrolled patients were divided into non-bleeding group(NBG),mild bleeding group(MBG,defined as the summation of the long and short diameter less than 5 cm as well as the hemoglobin decrease less than 10% after PRB)and moderate to severe bleeding group(SBG,defined as gross hematuria,and/or hemoglobin decrease no less than 10%,and/or the summation of the long and short diameters no less than 5 cm and/or the need for transfusion/interventional therapy/surgery/death).The differences of clinical and pathological indices between the groups were compared.The risk factors of bleeding complications were analyzed by logistic regression model.Results A total of 357 patients were included in the study.The average age of patients was 47(34.0,61.0)and 51.2%(183 patients)of the patients were male.Among the patients,23 patients(6.4%)were complicated with acute kidney injury and 157 patients(44.0%)were complicated with hypertension.Overall,the rate of bleeding complications was 58.5%(209 patients),of which 105 patients(29.4%)developed severe bleeding complications,3 patients(0.84%)required transfusion and/or surgery intervention.Discharge time after PRB was not significantly different between NBG and MBG,suggesting that mild bleeding has no adverse effect on patients’ short-term prognosis.Compared to the NBG,Patients in the SBG had lower levels of BMI,lower serum albumin,higher 24-hour urine protein,higher D-Dimer levels,higher rates of nephritic syndrome,longer hospital stay,higher serum urea nitrogen and higher estimated glomerular filtration rate(all P<0.05).After multivariable logistic regression analysis of related factors utilizing forward screen method,it was found that,BMI(OR=0.883,P<0.05),24-hour urine protein(OR=1.124,P<0.05),serum urea nitrogen(OR=1.078,P<0.05),D-Dimer levels(OR=1.204,P<0.05)and the long diameter of the kidney(OR=0.683,P<0.05)were independent risk factors for severe bleeding complications after PRB.Conclusions Post-biopsy bleeding complications aren’t uncommon in patients with native PRB,but severe complications requiring transfusion or interventional therapy are rare.The patients with lower BMI,higher 24-hour urine protein,higher blood urea nitrogen,higher D-dimer levels and decreased kidney’s long diameter have higher bleeding risks,who should be monitored more carefully.…”
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Factors Associated With the 30-day Readmission Rate in Patients With Heart Failure by Fereshteh Rezvani, Zahra Abbasi Dolatabadi, Maryam Esmaeili, Saman Maroufizadeh, Mohammad Garakyaraghi, Monir Mazaheri

“…The information was collected using a researcher-made form that surveyed sociodemographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, common drug treatments and discharge conditions. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics, including t-test, chi-square test/Fisher’s exact test and multiple logistic regression analysis. …”
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Unpacking childbirth expenditures: what are the factors driving extreme costs in Serbia? by Radomir Markovic, Radomir Anicic, Sladjana Benkovic, Bojana Matejic

“…Maternal age, parity, pregnancy characteristics, delivery method, anesthesia type, perinatal interventions, and comorbidities were analyzed. Costs were categorized as expected or extreme, and multivariate logistic regression identified significant predictors of extreme costs. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics and influencing factors of soil heterotrophic respiration in northeast China. by Dan Liu, Cheng Long Yu, Rui Feng, Shi Ping Yin

“…Using meteorological data, DEM, soil organic carbon density, and other data, we simulated the Rh in Northeast China from 2001 to 2020 using the GSMSR model. We then analyzed its spatialtemporal distribution pattern and examined its spatial-temporal aggregation, differentiation characteristics, and influencing factors at the national level, employing methods such as standard deviation ellipse (a statistical method that describes the spread and direction of data points in space), cold-hot spot analysis, and geographically weighted regression. …”
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Evaluation of Factors Associated with Fatality in Hospitalized Patients with Clostridioides difficile Infection by Sinan Çetin

“…Demographic and clinical data were compared between the two groups. The risk factors for 30 day fatality were analyzed through logistic regression and Kaplan-Meier (KM) survival analysis. …”
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Factors of visual organization effective on the protection of vernacular landscapes in the foothill villages by Faezeh Asadpour, Jamal-e-Din Mahdinejad, Ali Sharghi, Bahram Saleh Sedghpour

“…The techniques used in this study include content analysis, Delphi, and correlation, and the collected data are analyzed using SPSS software through Q factor analysis, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis. …”
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Development of Under-five Wasting Children and Related Factors in Padang City by Desmawati Desmawati, Febri Theresia Sihaloho, Bobby Indra Utama

“…The development of respondents was examined by using the pre-developmental screening questionnaire. Data was analyzed using chi-square and ordinal logistic regression. …”
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Analysis of Environmental Risk Factors Associated with Malaria Incidence in Papua, Indonesia by Yulia Khairina Ashar, Agil Maritho Lauchan, Putri Safira

“…The analysis was conducted on 37,987 respondents using Chi-square test and binary logistic regression. The variables analyzed included housing conditions, physical quality of water, wastewater drainage systems, and waste management. …”
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Sociopsychological factors influencing Brazilian farmers' intention to regularize their cheese production by A.C.V. Plefh, F.I. Bánkuti, J.C. Damasceno, G.T. dos Santos

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Factors influencing the cure of pseudolithiasis: a retrospective study of 264 patients by Leijiao Deng, Jie Deng

“…These findings provide a systematic analysis of potential predictive factors associated with the complete resolution of pseudobiliary stones, offering preliminary evidence for further optimization of personalized treatment strategies. …”
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Prognostic Factors for Postoperative Visual Acuity in Patients with Rhinogenic Optic Neuropathy by Mitsuya Otsuka, Tatsuya Yunoki, Hironori Ozaki, Hirohiko Tachino, Hiromasa Takakura, Hideo Shojaku, Atsushi Hayashi

“…To examine the prognostic factors related to postoperative visual acuity in patients with rhinogenic optic neuropathy. …”
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Factors associated with antibiotic use patterns in Thailand after COVID-19 by Supachai Yanarueng, Nakarin Prasit, Surachai Phimha, Ampawan Nonthamat, Nathakon Nilnate, Nattaporn Nidthumsakul, Puwanart Sresutham

“…A total sample of 25,833 individuals was analyzed using multiple logistic regression, adjusting for covariates including demographic factors, health status, and healthcare utilization patterns. …”
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Outcomes of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and associated factors at a tertiary hospital in Ghana by Naana Ayiwa Wireko Brobby, Samuel Blay Nguah, Rafiuk Cosmos Yakubu, Gyikua Plange-Rhule, Adwoa P. Boakye Yiadom, Akua Afriyie Ocran, Joyce Ashong

“…Data was collected and analyzed with R statistical software. Associations were determined as crude and adjusted odds ratios using univariate and multivariate binomial logistic regression. …”
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Frequent peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis:clinical characteristics and risk factors by XU Li, WANG Yan, FANG Yuan, ZHAO Chen, CHU Zhao-xia, REN Wei

“…Objective To identify the clinical characteristics and factors of frequent peritoneal dialysis(PD)-related peritonitis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis following PD catheterization from January 2007 to December 2014 in Anhui Province Hospital The frequent PD-related peritonitis was defined by two or more onsets in one year,and the patients with only one onset served as the control group.The clinical and laboratory data of the two groups were compared and the risk factors of frequent PD-related peritonitis were analyzed.Results There were 13 cases with infectious peritonitis of 30 cases/times in frequent group,and 57 cases with infectious peritonitis of 57 cases/times in the control group.As compared with those in the control group,the patients with frequent peritonitis had higher significantly blood pressure(P = 0.042) and body mass index(BMI)(P = 0.009),but lower hemoglobin(P =0.007) and plasma albumin(P = 0.003),with higher intact parathyroid hormone(P<0.05),gramnegative bacteria(33.33%) and fungal infection rates(10.00%),of which the increasing trend of gram-negative bacteria was more obvious(P = 0.035).Moreover,the patients without timely treatment[7 cases(53.85%) vs.13 cases(22.81%),P<0.05]and adequate anti-infection course[5 cases(38.46%) vs. 8 cases(14.04%),P<0.05]increased.No differences were found between the two group in age,gender,dialysis age,education,inducing factors of peritonitis,mortality,residual renal function,peripheral blood leukocytes,calcium,phosphorus,C-reactive protein,total cholesterol,triglycerides,leukocyte count of peritoneal fluid for the first time.Logistic regression analysis identified an increased likelihood of frequent PD-related peritonitis with high BMI,severe hypertension,low hemoglobin and low serum albumin.Conclusions Malnutrition,high BMI,and severe hypertension are risk factors of frequent PD-related peritonitis.Measures to improve anemia and hypoproteinemia,control blood pressure and maintain standard weight,and positive and regular treatment of peritoneal endogenous infection may contribute to the prevention and control of the frequent PD-related peritonitis.…”
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Kawashima procedure in single ventricle palliation: the factors affecting clinical outcomes by Hüseyin Sicim, Arash A. Sabati, Daniel A. Velez, Mohamad Alaeddine

“…Patients who underwent Kawashima procedure were analyzed for weight, height, and age as factors that may affect outcomes such as hospital stay, complications, and mortality. …”
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MALNUTRITION AT HOSPITAL ADMISSION AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN INTERNAL MEDICINE INPATIENTS by Wita Rizki Amelia, Astrine Permata Leoni, Ahmad Syauqy, Purwita Wijaya Laksmi, Martalena Br Purba, Etika Ratna Noer, Lora Sri Nofi, Befi Sundari, Mita Arini

“…Then, the data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression to determine malnutrition risk factors, presented by odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). …”
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Fluoroquinolones and glucocorticoids as risk factors for cranial cruciate ligament disease in Retrievers by Jessica Bunch, Kate KuKanich, Jimena Kilian, Alexa Korsberg, Butch KuKanich, Steven Martinez

“…Medical records (2019–2023) were reviewed for systemic and topical exposure to fluoroquinolones or glucocorticoids within 6 months of CCLD exam or visit (nCCLD) or anytime throughout life prior to injury or visit. Data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. …”
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Clinical analysis on risk factors and prognosis of early post-traumatic epilepsy by Zaiming LIU, Qianxue CHEN, Zhibiao CHEN, Junmin WANG, Daofeng TIAN, Long WANG, Baohui LIU, Shenqi ZHANG

“…ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the risk factors and prognosis related to early post-traumatic epilepsy (EPTE). …”
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Impact of natural and socio-economic factors on varicella incidence in children in Shanghai, 2013-2022 by Chunmei Duan, Yan Zhang, Qian Zhang, Shuzhi Zhang, Peisong Zhong, Gang Gong, Yefan Zhu, Jie Fei, Jingjing Zhao, Yanling Sun, Yaqing Jin, Yunjie Ren, Yihan Lu, Yihan Lu, Ye Yao, Ye Yao, Hongjie Yu

“…And then, we explored the impact of two-dose varicella vaccine (VarV) program on varicella incidence using interrupted time-series analyses, and assessed the influence of natural and socio-economic factors using principal component analysis and multivariate regression. …”
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Risk factors for HCV infection in Georgia: A case-control study by Maia Butsashvili, Giorgi Kanchelashvili, Ketevan Galdavadze, Maia Tsereteli, Davit Baliashvili, Senad Handanagic, Paige A Armstrong, Shaun Shadaker, George Kamkamidze

“…Data were collected through telephone interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. …”
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