Helicobacter pylori infection, anti-Helicobacter pylori treatment and risk of colorectal cancer and adenoma: an observational study and a meta-analysisResearch in context by Xue Li, Huan-Qing Tao, Ji-Er Zhao, Juan Zhu, Ling-Bin Du, Markus Gerhard, Wen-Qing Li

“…Methods: The observational study part included 3475 participants undergoing colonoscopy and H. pylori testing within the framework of a screening program in Zhejiang Province, China between March 8 and December 29, 2023. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the associations between H. pylori infection and the risk of colorectal cancer and adenoma. …”
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Syntactic Analysis of Spatial Structure Characteristics of Traditional Villages Along the Yellow River in Western Shanxi Province by Chenge GAO, Fang WANG

“…After undergoing diachronic iterative changes and processes such as the anchoring, disappearance, replacement, and permeation of spatial functions, these traditional villages exhibit diverse spatial structure characteristics.ConclusionThe internal spatial structure of traditional villages is subject to complex adaptive changes influenced by local internal and external spatial factors, which in turn affects aspects such as spatial use, pedestrian distribution, social interaction, and behavioral patterns. …”
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Relationship between prenatal anxiety, depression, pregnancy stress and their social determinants by Weicui Meng, Sufeila Shalayiding, Xiaoting Wang, Bahedana Sailike, Ting Jiang

“…It overcomes the limitation of traditional regression analysis, which only focuses on the association of a single variable, and can identify core nodes through indicators such as strength and expected influence, thus having unique advantages in analyzing the interactive relationships of complex psychological symptoms. …”
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Dynamics of HDL-Cholesterol Following a Post-Myocardial Infarction Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by Carlos Bertolín-Boronat, Héctor Merenciano-González, Víctor Marcos-Garcés, María Luz Martínez-Mas, Josefa Inés Climent Alberola, Nerea Pérez, Laura López-Bueno, María Concepción Esteban-Argente, María Valls Reig, Ana Arizón Benito, Alfonso Payá Rubio, César Ríos-Navarro, Elena de Dios, Jose Gavara, Juan Sanchis, Vicente Bodi

“…Data was collected on clinical variables, cardiovascular risk factors, treatment goals, pharmacological therapy, and health outcomes through questionnaires at the beginning and at the end of Phase 2 CRP. …”
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The aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) and the risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cardio-cerebrovascular mortality in congestive heart failure patients: results fr... by Xiaofang Bai, Lele Cheng, Huan Wang, Yangyang Deng, Xiaoning Tong, Wen Wen, Xiaojun Liu, Juan Zhou, Zuyi Yuan

“…In the population of patients with congestive heart failure aged 18 years and older in the United States, irrespective of established risk factors, AISI was significantly associated with all-cause, cardiovascular, and cardio-cerebrovascular mortality. …”
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Facial expression recognition through muscle synergies and estimation of facial keypoint displacements through a skin-musculoskeletal model using facial sEMG signals by Lun Shu, Victor R. Barradas, Zixuan Qin, Yasuharu Koike

“…For the facial expression recognition task, we studied the coordination patterns of seven muscles, expressed as three muscle synergies extracted through non-negative matrix factorization, during the execution of six basic facial expressions. …”
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Influence of diastolic dysfunction on cognitive impairment and prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease by O. O. Nudchenko, L. I. Konoplianyk, N. A. Kozhukharova, M. M. Dolzhenko

“…The results of direct multiple logistic regression found that among the numerous risk factors, only the LVFP indicator significantly influenced the MMSE total score (OR 1.28, 95 % CI 1.11–1.47; P = 0.0007). …”
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Association between Loa loa microfilaremia and anatomical hyposplenia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: a population-based cross-sectional study by Charlotte Boullé, Elodie Lebredonchel, Jérémy T. Campillo, Valentin Dupasquier, Marlhand C. Hemilembolo, Sébastien D. S. Pion, Jean Claude Djontu, Ludovic Rancé, Philippe Souteyrand, François Missamou, Michel Boussinesq, Francine Ntoumi, Cédric B. Chesnais

“…Conclusions This study provides a detailed description of spleen morphology and the factors influencing its size in a rural central African population. …”
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A novel vasculogenic mimicry-related nomogram predicts prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma by Yun Zhong, Yun Zhong, Yun Zhong, Yun Zhong, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Han Zhang, Han Zhang, Han Zhang, Han Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Denghan Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Shangeng Weng, Shangeng Weng, Shangeng Weng, Shangeng Weng

“…A predictive signature based on five genes (MAPK3, MAPK1, VEGFA, NOTCH1, and TGFB1) was identified as an independent risk factor for HCC patient prognosis. GSEA revealed that genes that positively correlated with the signature were enriched in the “NOTCH signaling pathway,” which is activated during angiogenesis. …”
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Influence of social determinants on lifestyle modification adherence in people with prediabetes: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study protocol by Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Ana Carvalho-Azevedo, Manuela Abbate, Manuela Abbate, Manuela Abbate, Sergio Fresneda, Sergio Fresneda, Sergio Fresneda, María Arias-Fernández, María Arias-Fernández, María Arias-Fernández, Marina Torres-Carballo, Marina Torres-Carballo, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Aina M. Yañez, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Cristina Moreno-Mulet, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Miquel Bennasar-Veny

“…The relationship between adherence to the lifestyle modification intervention (diet and physical activity) and sociodemographic characteristics will be explored by multivariable linear regression. The qualitative study will explore how gender, social class, and other factors (such as social and family support, knowledge about one’s health condition, health beliefs, and patient-professional relationship) can influence adherence to lifestyle changes in a selected subgroup of individuals. …”
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Treatment failure and drug resistance among the newly reported HIV-infected patients in Taizhou City from 2020 to 2022 by LI Yan, WU Xuanhe, SHI Lu, LI Guixia, WANG Shanling, WANG Yating, CHEN Tailin, WANG Tingting, XIE Yali, SHEN Weiwei, LIN Haijiang, CHEN Xiaoxiao, HE Na

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of treatment failure. …”
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Characteristics, sources, and health risks of PM2.5-bound trace elements at a national park site in southern China by Runping Ding, Zhenyu Cheng, Jiaoping Xing, Feifeng Chen, Yangwen Zhang, Yan Wang, Wenhua Wang, Xiaoyan Song, Qing Ye, Linping Zhang, Yuanqiu Liu

“…Natural sources, vehicle emissions, coal combustion, biomass combustion, and industrial sources were identified by both the Absolute Principal Component Score-Multiple Linear Regression (APCS-MLR) model and the Positive matrix factorization (PMF) model. …”
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Associations of systemic immune-inflammation index and systemic inflammation response index with maternal gestational diabetes mellitus: Evidence from a prospective birth cohort st... by Shuanghua Xie, Enjie Zhang, Shen Gao, Shaofei Su, Jianhui Liu, Yue Zhang, Yingyi Luan, Kaikun Huang, Minhui Hu, Xueran Wang, Hao Xing, Ruixia Liu, Wentao Yue, Chenghong Yin, Jinjiao Li

“…Participants were followed up for GDM with a 75-g, 2-h oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 24–28 weeks of gestation using the glucose thresholds of the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG). Logistic regression was used to analyze the odds ratios (ORs) (95% confidence intervals [CIs]) for the the associations between SII, SIRI, and the risk of GDM. …”
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Donor-derived cell-free DNA and miRNA monitoring for the early prediction and diagnosis of liver allograft rejection and patient outcomes by Judit Julian, Olga Millán, Olga Millán, Esther Titos, Pablo Ruiz, Yiliam Fundora, Alba Díaz, Alba Díaz, Jordi Colmenero, Jordi Colmenero, Constantino Fondevila, Constantino Fondevila, Joan Anton Puig-Butillé, Mercè Brunet, Mercè Brunet

“…Plasma miRNA analysis demonstrated significant upregulation of the expression levels of miR-155-5p, miR-122-5p, and miR-181a-5p during rejection episodes, and the incorporation of these factors improved diagnostic accuracy when combined with the level of dd-cfDNA.Conclusionsdd-cfDNA and miRNA profiling represent promising noninvasive biomarkers for diagnosing liver graft rejection and dysfunction. …”
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The correlation between serum asprosin and type 2 diabetic patients with obesity in the community by Dong Liang, Dong Liang, Xiaoyu Li, Chenyu Xiang, Chenyu Xiang, Minggang Xu, Yi Ren, Fen Zheng, Lijing Ma, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Yan Wang, Yan Wang, Yan Wang, Yan Wang, Linxin Xu, Linxin Xu, Linxin Xu, Linxin Xu

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied to analyze the influencing factors on obesity. …”
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Quality of Life in Patients with CKD With Catastrophic Health Care Expenditures: A National Study From Thailand by Pornpen Sangthawan, Sarayut L. Geater, Pinkaew Klyprayong, Pimwara Tanvejsilp, Sirirat Anutrakulchai, Pongsathorn Gojaseni, Charan Kuhiran, Pichet Lorvinitnun, Kajohnsak Noppakun, Watanyu Parapiboon, Adisorn Pathumarak, Supinda Sirilak, Pleumjit Tankee, Puntapong Taruangsri, Piyamitr Sritara, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Chagriya Kitiyakara

“…EuroQol-5 Dimensions utility scores were notably lower in those with CHE (CHE, 0.76 vs No CHE, 0.82, P < 0.001) after adjustments for confounding factors. Differences between CHE and non-CHE appeared in mobility, self-care, and usual activity, with multivariable analysis showing more severe mobility and activity issues in CHE. …”
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The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the maternal mortality rate and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal in Brazil by Gabriella Linhares Siqueira, Gabrielle Rossini de Oliveira Fontes, Alanna Gomes da Silva, Cassia Regina Gontijo Gomes, Fernanda Marçal Ferreira, José Paulo de Siqueira Guida, Eunice Francisca Martins, Libni Cosiello Fuillarat Ciaravolo, Maria Cristina Gabrielloni, Marina Cristina dos Santos Brito, Fernanda Penido Matozinhos, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da Silva

“…Methods This is an epidemiological study with an ecological design carried out with secondary data by the Mortality Information System, selecting direct and indirect causes of maternal mortality in the Brazil, country’s five macro-regions in the Brazil (North, Northeast, Midwest, South, and Southeast) and states from 2000 to 2023. Correction factors were applied to calculate the MMR per year. …”
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The outcomes of reoperation for congenital mitral valve diseases in children by Yixuan Cai, Yaping Shan, Gang Chen, Yaping Mi, Hui Zhong, Huifeng Zhang, Ming Ye

“…MV reoperations were based on the types of MV disease. Cox regressions were used to analyze the risk factors for death and second MV reoperation. …”
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The efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemo(radio)therapy combined with surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer harboring defective mismatch repair sy... by Huan-Huan Wang, Yuan-Yuan Yan, Hong-Yu Zeng, Yong Wang, Ke-Min Ni, Xin-Ru Yu, Jin-Ming Shi, Hong-Li Li, Jun-Feng Wang, Zhi-Yong Yuan, Qing-Lian Wen, Nicholas G. Zaorsky, Chun-Ze Zhang, Feng-Lin Zang, Mao-Bin Meng

“…Adjustments were performed utilizing inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and overlap weighting (OW) based on propensity score, employing logistic regression model. The Cox proportional hazards model was applied for both univariate and multivariate analyses to assess prognostic factors influencing patient OS and PFS.ResultsA total of 119 patients were included, with 45 patients (37.8%) receiving surgery alone, 32 (26.9%) receiving surgery + chemotherapy, and 42 (35.3%) undergoing surgery + chemoradiotherapy. …”
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Evaluation of the 2022 West Nile virus forecasting challenge, USA by Ryan D. Harp, Karen M. Holcomb, Renata Retkute, Alisa Prusokiene, Augustinas Prusokas, Zeynep Ertem, Marco Ajelli, Allisandra G. Kummer, Maria Litvinova, Stefano Merler, Ana Pastore y Piontti, Piero Poletti, Alessandro Vespignani, Andre B. B. Wilke, Agnese Zardini, Kelly Helm Smith, Philip Armstrong, Nicholas DeFelice, Alexander Keyel, John Shepard, Rebecca Smith, Andrew Tyre, John Humphreys, Lee W. Cohnstaedt, Saman Hosseini, Caterina Scoglio, Morgan E. Gorris, Martha Barnard, S. Kane Moser, Julie A. Spencer, Maggie S. J. McCarter, Christopher Lee, Melissa S. Nolan, Christopher M. Barker, J. Erin Staples, Randall J. Nett, Michael A. Johansson

“…We then characterized the impact of model characteristics and county-specific contextual factors (e.g., population) on forecast skill. Results Ensemble forecasts for 2022 anticipated a season at or below median long-term WNND incidence for nearly all (> 99%) counties. …”
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