Polyamine metabolism related gene index prediction of prognosis and immunotherapy response in breast cancer by Ruoya Wang, Shouliang Cai, Qing Gao, Yidong Chen, Xue Han, Fangjian Shang, Chunyan Liang, Guolian Zhu, Bo Chen

“…Four high-risk independent prognostic factors (OAZ1, SRM, SMOX, and SMS) were validated as being upregulated in breast cancer tissues. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Ejection Fraction, Arterial Stiffness, NT-proBNP, and Hospitalization Risk in Heart Failure Patients by Gyongyi Osser, Brigitte Osser, Csongor Toth, Caius Calin Miuța, Gabriel Roberto Marconi, Laura Ioana Bondar

“…The relationship between these parameters was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple Cox regression analysis was conducted to identify independent predictors of re-hospitalization. …”
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The prognostic value of red cell distribution width to serum calcium ratio in 28-day all-cause mortality among intensive care unit patients with acute kidney injury： a retrospectiv... by Meng Yuan, Ouyang Yi, Zhou Yu, Tan Ren-xiang, Xiao Bi-xia, Yuan Ze-dong-fang, Chen Ren-shan

“…Kaplan-Meier survival analysis， Cox proportional-hazards regression model， and RCS were employed to analyze the relationship between RCR and the 28-day all-cause mortality of AKI in ICU patients. …”
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Comparison of Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Children with Febrile Convulsion with or without Recurrence by Maryam Rostami Ghadi, Seyedeh Zahra Shafipoor, Reyhaneh Fadakar, Elham Bidabadi, Ehsan KazemnejadLeili, Somaye Shirkosh

“…This difference was not statistically significant. To analyze the relationship between knowledge and practice with relapsing logistic regression models were used. …”
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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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Negligible benefit of oral single-dose sodium bicarbonate on continuous running performance: systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled tr... by Larry E. Miller, Ruemon Bhattacharyya, Samuel J. Katz, Mehul Bhattacharyya, William G. Herbert

“…We used univariable meta-regression to examine factors associated with treatment effect magnitude. …”
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Global burden of cancer in women, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the GBD 2021 study by Yun Mao, Yebo Gao, Yongjie He, Zuihui Wan, Shuyu Li, Zhixun Ding, Beier Hu, Ling Fu, Chao Luo, Shijie Zhu, Wen Cao

“…Regression and spatiotemporal analyses explored links with risk factors (e.g., obesity, HPV) and healthcare access.ResultsBreast cancer dominated the burden, with age-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) rising by 28% (2.08 million new cases in 2021), driven by lifestyle factors (high BMI, alcohol use) and showing a strong connection with higher SDI (r=0.82). …”
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Linking species distribution and chemistry to support the management of Saposhnikovia divaricata under global change by Detai Duan, Xinyi Li, Xinyu Zhou, Hengjun Xu, Jianxi Chen, Boyan Zhang, Xinxin Zhang

“…To more effectively plan the wild tending areas, this study employed full subset regression to identify the environmental factors influencing the chromones of S. divaricata, and quantified their spatial distribution both currently and in the future. …”
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C-reactive protein-to-prealbumin ratio as prognostic marker in hemodialysis patients with Omicron infection by Quanchao Zhang, Caibao Lu, Zhifen Wu, Shaofa Wu, Lili Jiang, Han Wang, Jin He, Bingshuang Tang, Bingfeng Yang, Shengli Liao, Liao Wang, Hongwei Chen, Moqi Li, Wenchang He, Yiqin Wang, Jie Li, Jinghong Zhao, Ling Nie

“…Howerer, there is limited research on the prognostic value of the CP ratio specifically in hemodialysis patients infected with the Omicron variant.Methods Data from 847 hemodialysis patients, diagnosed with Omicron across 6 hemodialysis centers between December 2022 and February 2023, were analyzed. Hazard ratios were estimated using univariate and multivariable Cox regression, and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the predictive abilities. …”
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Investigation and analysis of mental health status of the older adult in western rural areas by Shuai Zhao, Liangfu Han, Yi Liu, Xudong Rui

“…Univariate analysis, multivariate logistic regression, and mediational analysis were performed to explore the relationships between different factors and mental health outcomes. …”
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COVID-19 infection prevention practices among a sample of food handlers of food and drink establishments in Ethiopia. by Atsedemariam Andualem, Belachew Tegegne, Sewunet Ademe, Tarikuwa Natnael, Gete Berihun, Masresha Abebe, Yeshiwork Alemnew, Alemebante Mulu, Yordanos Mezemir, Abayneh Melaku, Taffere Addis, Emaway Belay, Zebader Walle, Lake Kumlachew, Abraham Teym, Metadel Adane

“…Data were entered into EpiData version 4.6 and exported to STATA version 14.0 for data cleaning and analysis. Data were analyzed using bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model at 95% confidence interval (CI). …”
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Treatment decisions and surgery variables are predictors of better physical function after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Janis Nikkhah, Lukas Schöner, Carlos J. Marques, Christoph M. Pros, Reinhard Busse

“…The factors analyzed included surgery variables (surgeon presence, surgeon experience, surgery duration, complication) and treatment decisions (early mobilization, remote monitoring), along with patient characteristics. …”
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Dental anxiety among students in Indonesia: the role of demographic, behavioral, social, and spiritual support by Herry Novrinda, Kamila Pangestuti, Anton Rahardjo, Han Dong-Hun, Iwany Amalliah Badruddin, Armasastra Bahar

“…The questionnaire consisted of Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) items and questions about demographic information (field of study, year of intake / batch, etc.), oral health behaviors (frequency of toothbrushing, dental visit, etc.), social (parents, friends, others) and spiritual support (calm down and pray). The data were analyzed with chi-square tests, logistic regression and structural equation modelling using various statistical software programs, such as IBM SPSS and WarpPLS. …”
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Can we predict post-surgical improvement in functional stooping in lumbar spinal stenosis? Insights from oblique lumbar interbody fusion outcomes and radiologic predictors by Dong-Ho Kang, Jonghyuk Baek, Bong-Soon Chang, Sam Yeol Chang, Dongook Kim, Sanghyun Park, Hyoungmin Kim

“…The clinical and radiological factors were analyzed. Logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis were conducted to identify factors associated with presence or abscence of preoperative functional stooping, and to establish predictive threshold values, respectively. …”
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Patterns of claims and determinants of claim rejections in Kuwait's National Health Insurance for Retirees (AFYA): a comprehensive analysis by Abdullah I. Alibrahim, Abdullah I. Alibrahim, Abdullah I. Alibrahim, Abdullah I. Alibrahim, Hisham Kelendar, Abdulaziz Alhenaidi

“…Kuwait's AFYA program, launched in 2016 for retirees, provides a valuable opportunity to study rejection patterns and identify the demographic and service-level factors that influence denial rates in a rapidly evolving high-income context.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed 4.44 million AFYA claims from 2016 to 2023. …”
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Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes and Its Predictors among Tuberculosis Patients Registered at Tefera Hailu Memorial General Hospital, Sekota Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Seven-Year R... by Habtu Debash, Jemberu Nega, Habtye Bisetegn, Gebru Tesfaw, Daniel Getacher Feleke, Hussen Ebrahim, Alemu Gedefie, Mihret Tilahun, Ousman Mohammed, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Abdurahaman Seid, Agumas Shibabaw

“…Data were entered, cleaned, and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were employed. …”
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Enhancing Patient Outcomes: A Novel Nomogram Prediction Model Based on Systemic Immune‐Inflammation Index for Esophageal Stricture After Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection by Chen Wang, Mengqiu Tang, Dawei Chen, Yang Zhou, Gaofeng Liang, Ruiwei Shen, Tian Chen

“…Patients were followed up to assess esophageal stricture incidence. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with post‐ESD esophageal stricture. …”
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What influences uptake and early adherence to Option B+ (lifelong antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women) in Central Uganda? A mixed methods stu... by Aggrey David Mukose, Hilde Bastiaens, Fredrick Makumbi, Esther Buregyeya, Rose Naigino, Joshua Musinguzi, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Rhoda K Wanyenze

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using log-binomial regression model to determine factors associated with optimal adherence (taking at least 95% of the prescribed ART), while thematic analysis was used on qualitative data.…”
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Adherence to phase I cardiac rehabilitation in post-PCI patients: a latent class analysis by Zhuo Chai, Yuxuan Fan, Xue Gong, Yue Zhang, Yanling Hu, Xiaowei Li, Zhiqing Fan, Yongkui Han

“…Latent class analysis identified potential categories of adherence to phase I cardiac rehabilitation in post-PCI patients. Logistic regression analyzed the factors influencing the different categories.ResultsAdherence to phase I cardiac rehabilitation in post-PCI patients was classified into three groups: Good Adherence (31.2%), Poor Nutritional and Psychological Management (32.0%), and Lack of Exercise (36.8%). …”
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Prevalence and determinants of vulnerability among Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities in cyclone-prone southwestern coastal districts of Bangladesh by Md. Tanvir Hossain, Tunvir Ahamed Shohel, Md. Nasif Ahsan, Md. Nazrul Islam

“…Additionally, bivariate analyses (Pearson’s Chi-square [χ2], Yates’s Correction for Continuity [χ2Yates], Phi [φ], and Cramer’s V [φc]), and multivariable binary logistic regression (MBLR) were conducted to identify the associated risk factors. …”
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