Optimal infiltration depth threshold for low-temperature plasma ablation in fungal keratitis by Zhengwei Yang, Miaomiao Liu, Guihua Yang, Lijin Wen, Juan Yang, Hanqiao Li, Zhiwen Xie, Xie Fang, Shunrong Luo, Xianwen Xiao, Yuan Lin, Huping Wu

“…Additionally, exact univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify prognostic factors. …”
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Multifactorial risk stratification for central lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma: a predictive model integrating clinical and tumor characteristics by Huaiyu Yang, Liyuan Wei, Jiaxin Qian, Wensheng Liu

“…Univariate and multivariate regression analysis identified age, serum TRAb levels, calcification, multifocality, extrathyroidal invasion, tumor size, and tumor location as risk factors associated with CLNM. …”
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Corneal Endothelial Cell Changes Associated with Multiple Intravitreal Injections by Mariaelena Malvasi, Pietro Mangiantini, Floriana Testa, Edoardo Trovato Battagliola, Mattia D’Andrea, Guglielmo Minozzi, Paolo Turchetti, Elena Pacella

“…These variables were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. …”
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Spatiotemporal variability of drought in representative dry-hot valley regions of Southwest China by HUO Hong, ZHAO Xuan, LEI Wenwen, SUN Changping

“…We then integrated natural and anthropogenic factors, including annual mean temperature, precipitation, evapotranspiration, and nighttime light intensity, and applied piecewise linear regression, the Mann-Kendall test, Theil-Sen slope estimation, GeoDetector, and correlation analysis to investigate the spatiotemporal changes in TVDI from 2001 to 2020 in the region.…”
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Symptom characteristics in patients undergoing acute type A aortic dissection surgery post-discharge phase: a prospective observational study by Jianlong Lin, Sailan Li, Yanchun Peng, Yaqin Chen, Liangwan Chen, Yanjuan Lin

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Association between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and all-cause mortality in intracerebral hemorrhage by Jia Xu, Guangdong Wang, Xinran Chen, Xinyi Xu, Yun Wang, Li Wang, Yaxin Zhang

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Clinical impact of surgical approaches on early-phase postoperative air leakage by Hikaru Watanabe, Satoshi Shiono, Hiroyuki Adachi, Nobumasa Takahashi, Takao Morohoshi, Taketsugu Yamamoto, Makoto Endo, Yuichi Saito, Shunsuke Oyamada, Noriyoshi Sawabata

“…Propensity score matching was used to balance the groups. Logistic regression models were employed to identify independent factors associated with early-phase postoperative air leakage (E-AL). …”
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The territorialization of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and its socioeconomic, demographic and public health policy risk factors in Belém, state of Pará, Eastern Amazon, Brazil... by Nelson Veiga Gonçalves, Alessandra Lima Leal, Heloisa Maria Melo E Silva Guimarães, Arthur Carneiro Bernardes, Silvana Rossy de Brito, Taiana Moita Koury Alves, Tainara Carvalho Garcia Miranda Filgueiras, Thayse Moraes de Moraes, Matheus Pereira do Couto Rocha, Renan Faria Cardoso, Bruno Yudi Shimomaebara Sousa, Claudia do Socorro Carvalho Miranda

“…The statistical and spatial analysis of the data used the chi-square test of equal expected proportions with a significance level of 0.05% and the techniques of ordinary multivariate linear regression and percentiles, with the results expressed by means of choropleth maps, using the Bioestat 5.4 and Arcgis 10.5.1 software. …”
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Direct Consideration of Process History During Intensified Design of Experiments Planning Eases Interpretation of Mammalian Cell Culture Dynamics by Samuel Kienzle, Lisa Junghans, Stefan Wieschalka, Katharina Diem, Ralf Takors, Nicole Erika Radde, Marco Kunzelmann, Beate Presser, Verena Nold

“…To illustrate its utility, an OFMC-iDoE that considers the characteristic growth phases during a fed-batch process was planned. Data were analyzed using ordinary least squares (OLS) regression as previously described via stage-wise analysis of the time series and compared to direct modeling of end-of-process outcomes enabled by the OFMC-format. …”
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Effects of grassland vegetation roots on soil infiltration rate in Xiazangtan super large scale landslide distribution area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, China by Peihao Zhang, Guangyan Xing, Xiasong Hu, Changyi Liu, Xilai Li, Jimei Zhao, Jiangtao Fu, Haijing Lu, Huatan Li, Zhe Zhou, Lei Yue, Yabin Liu, Guorong Li, Haili Zhu

“…The results of stepwise regression analyses show that soil water content, total soil porosity, root length and number of forks are the main factors affecting soil infiltration capacity. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, practices and their associated factors towards diabetes mellitus among non diabetes community members of Bale Zone administrative towns, South East Ethiopia. A... by Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Alemayehu Gonie Mekonen

“…Finally, multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to indicate the independent predictors of knowledge, attitude and practice.…”
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A Clinical Nomogram for Predicting Substandard Serum Valproic Acid Concentrations in Chinese Patients With Epilepsy by Zi-Hao Duan, MS, Chun-Yuan He, MS, Jie Chen, BS, Jun-Jie Jiang, BS, Zhi-Xiang Zhu, PhD, Jing Li, MS, Fa-Cai Wang, MD

“…The variables were selected from the clinical data, and differences between the variables of the subtherapeutic and therapeutic groups were analyzed. The influencing factors leading to substandard serum VPA concentrations were screened via logistic regression analysis, and the screened influencing factors were used to establish the nomogram prediction model. …”
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Impact of Onset-to-Needle Time on the Risk of Early Neurological Deterioration in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Receiving Intravenous Thrombolysis by Hu B, Hua J

“…Baseline and clinical data were analyzed using univariate, multivariable logistic regression, and subgroup analyses. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, and Associated Factor towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Health Care Professionals at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest... by Debaka Belete, Dagnaneh Wondale, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Biruk Demissie

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that being nurse professionals (AOR=0.17 (0.07, 0.38), P<0.001), midwives (AOR=0.19 (0.07, 0.5), P=0.001), and work experience (AOR=2.37 (1.38, 4.02), P=0.002) were associated with knowledge levels. …”
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Association between eating habits and low physical activity in adolescents by Đurđević Dragan, Nikolić Aleksandra, Mazić Sanja, Šipetić-Grujičić Sandra

“…The study instrument was a questionnaire regarding demographic characteristics, physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form), as well as eating habits. The data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. …”
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Hidden Deficiency: How Metformin Use Drives Vitamin B12 Depletion in Type 2 Diabetes by Rizwan Ali Talpur, Shahzad Ali Jiskani, Muhammad Ishaque Bhatti, Anam Shaikh, Jawed Iqbal, Rida Qureshi

“…The prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency was 40%. In multivariable regression analysis, female gender (aOR=1.82, 95% CI: 1.10-3.05) and increasing diabetes duration (aOR=2.08, 955 CI: 1.20-3.45) were found to be associated with b12 deficiency. …”
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Treatment of Psoriasis with II-17 Inhibitors: Comparison of Long-Term Effectiveness and Drug Survival of Secukinumab vs Ixekizumab in Real-World Practice by Lam J, Cazzaniga S, Seyed Jafari SM, Maul JT, Feldmeyer L, Bossart S, Yawalkar N, Heidemeyer K

“…Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to assess drug survival. Log rank test and Cox regression analysis were performed to identify associated factors and possible independent predictors for drug discontinuation.Results: 81 patients have been included in the study. …”
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A survey of uncertainty in illness state and its influencing factors in patients with Brucellosis (布鲁氏菌病患者疾病不确定感现状及影响因素分析) by KANG Junting (康俊婷), YANG Fengqin (杨风勤), CHEN Jingjing (陈晶晶), QIN Jingya (秦靖雅), CHANG Xuemei (常雪梅), LI Li (李丽)

“…Multivariate linear regression analysis was applied to analyze the influencing factors of illness uncertainty in brucellosis patients. …”
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Prevalence, bacterial profile, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and associated risk factors of bacterial UTI among diabetic patients at Jigjiga University Sheik Hasan Yabare C... by Bawlah Tahir, Niman Tayib, Abdi Hassen Ahmed, Daniel Tolossa, Surafel Mekuria, Shamil Barsenga, Kader Muse, Sara Tesfaye, Addisu Tesfaye, Fasil Getu, Abdurahman Kedir Roble, Abdirizak Mahdi, Mahad Osman

“…The data were entered into Epi-data version 4.6, exported to and analyzed in SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to measure the association. …”
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Exploring the interplay of stigma, family care, and discharge readiness in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice undergoing percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage rec... by Yin Xu, Xiaoyan Fei, Qian Qi, Yingjie Chen, Zhongmin Wang, Rumei Yang

“…The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, lifestyle, PTCD time, and hospitalization interval were all correlated with patients' sense of stigma, family care, and discharge readiness (P < 0.05). …”
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