Diagnostic model for COPD patients with nocardia infection: a study based on clinical features and risk factors by Kai Zhang, Kangli Yang, Hongmin Wang

“…Objectives: To develop and validate a diagnostic model integrating clinical characteristics and risk factors for COPD complicated by Nocardia infection. …”
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Agroforestry practices, adoption factors, and livelihood contributions among smallholder farmers in Didu district, southwestern Ethiopia by Alemayehu Abera, Elias Bojago, Mamush Masha, Teshome Lidatu

“…Little attention has been paid to smallholder farmers' perceptions, adoption levels with barriers, and influencing factors. This study examines how adoption is determined and the livelihood contribution of AF practices among smallholder farmers in Didu District, Southwestern Ethiopia. …”
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Assessment of risk factors related to early occurrence of deep vein thrombosis after TBI using nomogram model by Wei Hao, Jiancheng Feng, Hongliang Luo, Ruifang Ma, Xuan Lu, Dongsheng Xiong, Yong Liu

“…Divided into the model training set and the model validation set in chronological order. The risk factors for DVT were analyzed using LASSO regression and multifactor logistic regression. …”
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Temporal trends of ischemic stroke attributable to diet high in sodium in China from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Jiaming Cui, Zhiwei Xu, Yang Dai, Qi Wang, Zhihui Hou, Yongchen Zhang, Yongchen Zhang, Hongling Jia

“…BackgroundIschemic stroke is a significant global health burden, with high sodium intake recognized as a key risk factor. This study aimed to assess the disease burden of ischemic stroke attributable to diet high in sodium in China from 1990 to 2021. …”
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An Analysis of the Urban Green Space Index in Ecuadorian Cities Through Mathematical Modeling: A Territorial Analysis by Andrea Damaris Hernández-Allauca, Jorge Gualberto Paredes Gavilánez, Sandra Patricia Miranda Salazar, Carla Sofía Arguello Guadalupe, Juan Federico Villacis Uvidia, Eduardo Patricio Salazar Castañeda, Vilma Fernanda Noboa Silva, Roberto Fabián Sánchez Chávez

“…This study focused on analyzing the UGSI in Ecuadorian cities through a multiple linear regression model, analyzing the UGSI from both territorial and public management perspectives. …”
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The mediating effect of depressive syndrome on the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and chronic kidney diseases among middle-aged and older adults by Xinyao Luo, Ke Wang, Junzhe Ran, Zhuyun Zhang, Yupei Li, Baihai Su

“…Logistic regression models were applied to assess the associations between ACEs, DS, and incident CKD, adjusting for demographic and lifestyle factors. …”
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Risk factors and predictive thresholds for postoperative pleural effusion in children with neuroblastoma: a retrospective cohort study by Jing Hu, Ping Chu, Jun Feng, Xinran He, Lijing Li, Yi Ren, Zhe Su, Wei Yang, Jianmin Zhang, Fang Wang

“…Multivariable logistic regression was utilized to identify independent risk factors for postoperative pleural effusion; adjusted odds ratios (aORs) reflected the magnitude of association. …”
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Association Between Sleep and Vertigo Severity in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Mediating Role of Psychological Factors by Xing J, Xu X, Shan H, Wu J, Liu P, Shi W, Ren P, Liu J, Huang Y, Mi B

“…Vertigo severity was assessed using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), sleep quality was measured with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and psychological states were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS). Multiple regression and mediation analysis were conducted to explore the relationships between sleep quality, psychological factors, and vertigo severity.Results: Robust correlations were demonstrated between total PSQI scores and all DHI subscales (p < 0.001). …”
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A cohort study of prolactin and non-puerperal mastitis using real world data by Yulian Yin, Haoxin Le, Yifan Cheng, Yuanyuan Zhong, Yiqin Cheng, Bing Wang, Jingjing Wu, Meina Ye, Hongfeng Chen

“…Significant positive risk (p < 0.001) association between PRL level and NPM severity was observed among NPM inpatients with normal breast structure in both crude and adjusted models (adjusted OR: 2.91; 95%CI:1.88–4.52), with younger age as a protective factor (OR:0.94; 95%CI:0.91–0.97) and smoking history as a risk factor (OR:2.22; 95%CI:1.22–4.05). …”
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Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Predictors of Nonobese Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhang X, Wang S, Xu S, Min R, Ling Y, Sun S, Gong R

“…The associations between non-obese fatty liver and gender, age, total bilirubin(TBIL), direct bilirubin(DBIL), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST), glutamine transferase(GGT), alkaline phosphatase(ALP), triglycerides(TG), total cholesterol(TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDLC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDLC), urea nitrogen(BUN), creatinine(Cr), uric acid(UA), Central nervous system sensitivity PTFQI, TSHI, TT4RI, TFQI, Peripheral sensitivity, free thyroxine(FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH), triiodothyronine(FT3), fasting blood glucose(FBG), systolic blood pressure(SBP), diastolic blood pressure(DBP), body mass index(BMI) were analyzed via binary logistic regression. Correlation between non-obese fatty liver and high blood lipids, hypertension, hyperuricemia, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction were analyzed using the Pearson and Spearman methods. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors for Chlamydia trachomatis seropositivity and seropersistence among women: A prospective cohort study. by Zoïe W Alexiou, Bernice M Hoenderboom, Christian J P A Hoebe, Iris Scholte, Reshtrie Sheombarsing, Nicole H T M Dukers-Muijrers, Birgit H B van Benthem, Servaas A Morré

“…Multivariable logistic regression identified demographic, behavioral, and host single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) factors associated with seropersistence and seropositivity.…”
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Evaluation of sociodemographic and nutrition-related factors for type 2 diabetes risk: a sample from Turkiye by K. Esen Karaca-Çelik, Dilek Toprak, Murat Baş, Leyla Tevfikoğlu, Meryem Kahrıman, Merve İnce-Palamutoglu, Nurhan Doğan, Dilşat Baş

“…We also recorded participants’ 24-hour food recall and assessed anthropometric measurements. We analyzed epidemiological data using binary logistic regression models to assess possible risk factors associated with the presence of diabetes risk. …”
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Cryptosporidium infection and associated factors among diarrheic children under five years of age in Eastern Ethiopia. by Degu Abate, Rea Tschopp, Berhanu Seyoum, Yadeta Dessie, Mahlet Osman Hasen, Gizachew Gemechu, Øystein Haarklau Johansen, David Carmena, Lucy J Robertson, Kurt Hanevik, Alemseged Abdissa

“…A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on sociodemographic and other variables potentially associated with Cryptosporidium infection. Poisson regression with a robust variance model was employed to assess factors associated with Cryptosporidium infection using the prevalence ratio with 95% confidence intervals (CI).…”
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The correlation analysis of weight and blood pressure during the pregnancy and its influencing factors: a retrospective study by Jie Ren, Jing Li, Zhuoran Fan, Caiyun Zhao, Yujie Wang, Shaofang Hua

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Prediction of clinical factors associated with pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 in Pakistan. by Nadia Nisar, Uzma Bashir Aamir, Nazish Badar, Muhammad Rashid Mehmood, Muhammad Masroor Alam, Birjees Mazher Kazi, Syed Sohail Zahoor Zaidi

“…Clinical symptoms and co-morbid conditions were analyzed using binary logistic regression models.<h4>Results</h4>In the first approach, analysis compared children (≤12) and adults (>12). …”
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A survey on the attitudes of pediatric residents toward rational use of medicines and associated factors in Izmir, Turkey by Perihan Koçak Kavruk, Meltem Çiçeklioğlu, Şafak Taner

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Risk factors of lower respiratory tract infection after general anesthesia for maxillofacial trauma in elderly patients by LI Yi, HU Haolei, ZHANG Pengzhen

“…The detailed information and medical history of the patients were obtained, the number of cases of postoperative lower respiratory tract infection was recorded, and the possible causes and risk factors were systematically analyzed. [Results:] Forty of the 300 elderly patients who underwent maxillofacial trauma surgery had lower respiratory tract infection, and the infection rate was 13.33%. …”
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The frequency of cervical dentine hypersensitivity and possible etiological factors in an urban population: A cross-sectional study by Kolak Veljko, Ristić Tamara, Melih Irena, Pešić Dragana, Nikitović Ana, Lalović Marija

“…The severity of cervical tooth wear was evaluated using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE). Results were analyzed using χ2 tests and logistic regression at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. …”
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Loneliness and social isolation risk factors in community-dwelling older adults receiving home health services by Chava Pollak, Yolanda Pham, Amy Ehrlich, Joe Verghese, Helena M. Blumen

“…The prevalence and overlap between loneliness and social isolation risk factors were examined with descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Factors affecting the successful implementation of customer relationship management in 3-to-5-star hotels in Viet Nam by Nguyen Viet Thai, Bui Thi Quynh Trang, Nguyen Le Dinh Quy, Nguyen Thi Quynh Huong, Vu Thi Thu Huyen

“…Upon being filtered, the data was analyzed by a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing to measure the impact level of the factors affecting the successful implementation of CRM, and the relationship between the successful implementation of CRM and customer loyalty. …”
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