Predictors of Mortality, Drug Resistance, and Determinants among Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Infections in Chinese Elderly Patients by Yufei Zhang, Chengyun Zou, Jie Qin, Muyi Li, Xing Wang, Tian Wei, Haiying Wang

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that mechanical ventilation (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 33.607, 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.176-270.463, P<0.001), use of tigecycline during hospitalization (AOR = 5.868, 95% CI: 1.318-26.130, P=0.020), and APACHE II score (AOR = 1.305, 95% CI: 1.161–1.468, P<0.001) were independent factors associated with increasing the mortality of patients with CRE infection, while admission to intensive care unit (ICU) during hospitalization (AOR = 0.046, 95% CI: 0.004–0.496, P=0.011) was a protective factor. …”
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The association between neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and gallstones: a cross-sectional study by Yinkang Wang, Xingchen Shang, Yinchao Zhang, Yu Zhang, Wei Shen, Qian Wu, Wenyi Du

“…By fully adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis in the Model 3 section observed a significant positive association between NHR and gallstones with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.05 and a 95% confidence interval (CI) of (1.01, 1.10). …”
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Investigating the optimal maximum diameter of benign thyroid nodules for thermal ablation on the basis of complete disappearance rate by Shi-Liang Cao, Wan-Ying Shi, Zhen-Long Zhao, Ying Wei, Na Yu, Jie Wu, Li-Li Peng, Yan Li, Ming-An Yu

“…The MD was significantly negatively correlated with complete disappearance (odds ratio 0.89, 95% confidence interval 0.87–0.92; p < 0.001). …”
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Factors Associated with Anemia among Children Aged 6–23 Months Attending Growth Monitoring at Tsitsika Health Center, Wag-Himra Zone, Northeast Ethiopia by Haile Woldie, Yigzaw Kebede, Amare Tariku

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors and odds ratio with 95% CI was computed to assess the strength of association. …”
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Predictors of self-reported hypertension among women of reproductive age in North Dakota by Corey A. Day, Grace Njau, Matthew Schmidt, Agricola Odoi

“…Results The odds of hypertension were significantly higher among women of reproductive age who reported frequent mental distress (odds ratio [OR] = 2.0, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.3–3.3), resided in a primary care health professional shortage area (OR = 1.8, 95% CI = 1.2–2.6), were obese (OR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.7–4.1) and were 35–44 years old (OR = 2.3, 95% CI = 1.6–3.4), relative to their counterparts who did not have frequent mental distress, did not reside in a health professional shortage area, had a normal body mass index, and were 18–34 years old, respectively. …”
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Red blood cell parameters as biomarkers of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants born before 30 weeks of gestation by Hajime Maeda, Hayato Go, Hajime Iwasa, Shun Hiruta, Hirotaka Ichikawa, Yukinori Sugano, Kei Ogasawara, Nobuo Momoi, Tetsuju Sekiryu, Mitsuaki Hosoya

“…After adjusting for confounders, we observed associations between ROP treatment and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) values > 117.3 fL at birth (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]:2.3; 95% confidence intervals CI 1.0–5.3). …”
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The Associations of Platelet Activation and Coagulation Parameters with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Large-Scale Observational Study by Jundong Yang, Wenjun Xue, Zhicheng Wei, Caiqiong Hou, Huaming Zhu, Huajun Xu, Xiaolin Wu, Yunhai Feng, Xinyi Li

“…ODI was risk factors for PDW abnormalities (odds ratio (OR) = 1.009, p=0.009) after model adjustment. …”
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Biventricular dysfunction predicts mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction patients with cardiogenic shock by Angga Dwi Prasetyo, Hendry Purnasidha Bagaswoto, Firandi Saputra, Erika Maharani, Budi Yuli Setianto

“…Based on multivariate analysis, biventricular dysfunction (BVD) is a factor that significantly increases the risk of in-hospital mortality (Odds ratio [OR], 1.771: 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.113–2.819; p = 0.016). …”
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Technological-Based Interventions in Cancer and Factors Associated With the Use of Mobile Digital Wellness and Health Apps Among Cancer Information Seekers: Cross-Sectional Study by Ogochukwu Juliet Ezeigwe, Kenechukwu Obumneme Samuel Nwosu, Oladipo Kunle Afolayan, Akpevwe Amanda Ojaruega, Jovita Echere, Manali Desai, Modupe Olajumoke Onigbogi, Olajumoke Ope Oladoyin, Nnenna Chioma Okoye, Pierre Fwelo

“…In the final adjusted model, participants with household incomes ≥US $50,000 had 49% higher adjusted odds of using these apps than those with incomes <US $50,000 (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=1.49, 95% CI 1.02-2.14). College graduates and those with higher educational levels were avid users compared to those with a high school diploma or less (aOR=1.87, 95% CI 1.30-2.67). …”
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Impact and frequency of misdiagnosis of appendicitis in pediatric patients with gastroenteritis in a developing country by Pastor Escárcega-Fujigaki, Guillermo Hernández-Peredo-Rezk, Gerardo Alonso-Acosta, Keren-Hapuc Vargas-Amador

“…Clinical, laboratory, and imaging data were compared using the Mann–Whitney tests, odds ratio (OR), and 95 % confidence interval (CI) with statistical significance set at p-value <0.05. …”
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Perceptions, Uses, and Information Sources of Medical Cannabis Among Patients With Cancer by Vera Qu, BA, Caressa Hui, MD, Jennifer Hall, BA, Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD, Tanaya Kollipara, BA, Sandy Trieu, MD, Beth Beadle, MD, PhD, Scott Soltys, MD, Erqi L. Pollom, MD

“…Identifying as Hispanic/Latino remained significantly associated with strongly agreeing or agreeing that MC can cure cancer on bivariate analysis (odds ratio, 6.528; 95% CI, 1.477-28.715; P = .012). …”
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Factores relacionados con la letalidad en pacientes con neumonía adquirida en la comunidad hospitalizados by Luis Alberto Corona Martínez, Iris González Morales, María Caridad Fragoso Marchante, Héctor Cruz de los Santos

“…En el análisis estadístico fue utilizado el odds ratio (OR) y su intervalo de confianza.<br /><strong>Resultados:</strong> la letalidad más elevada fue observada en los de 75 años y más (40 %); en los pacientes previamente encamados (47 % vs 22 %), en los casos con enfermedades crónicas presentes (31 % vs 18 %), y en los que tenían antecedentes de cardioesclerosis (35 % vs 24 %) y demencia (50 % vs 26 %). …”
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Effect and factors associated with reactivation after intravitreal conbercept or aflibercept in retinopathy of prematurity by Chunling Huang, Weikang Zou, Wenbei Ma, Jiali Li, Yichen Bai, Rong Wu, Qiqi Li, Qi Fang, Wenna Chen, Xiaohe Lu, Songfu Feng

“…Zone I and stage 3 exhibited a positive correlation with the reactivation of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) [odds ratio (OR) = 20.15, 5.02]. The changes in CRAE of pre-and post-therapy and gestational age were identified as potential protective factors for these outcomes (OR = 0.23, 0.49). …”
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Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia: A Retrospective Claims Analysis of Complications, Resource Utilization, and Cost of Care by Eliza Kruger, Justin Nedzesky, Nina Thomas, Jeffrey D. Dunn, Andrew A. Grimm

“…The most frequent complications in patients with GSDIa vs comparators included anemia due to enzyme disorders (odds ratio, 4.0 × 103; 95% confidence interval, 555.9–2.8 × 104), hepatocellular adenoma (305.9; 41.6–2.2 × 104), liver transplantation (164.6; 21.8-1.2 × 103), and gastrostomy (152.2; 61.1-379.2), as well as acidosis (45.5; 29.4-70.3), hepatomegaly (43.6; 29.1-65.3), hyperuricemia (23.6; 11.9-46.9), and hypoglycemia (20.2; 14.3-28.7). …”
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Symptomatic Intracranial Atherosclerosis in an Australian Context: Common and Underdiagnosed in Multiple Ethnic Groups by Davor Pavlin‐Premrl, Michael Waters, Vincent Thijs, Peter J. Mitchell, Nawaf Yassi, Mark W. Parsons, Louise Weir, Lauren Pesavento, Julian Maingard, Geoffrey Cloud, Vimal Stanislaus, Mei Ngun, Bruce C.V. Campbell

“…Patients of Asian ethnicity more commonly had symptomatic ICAD than patients of European ethnicity (21% versus 14%; odds ratio, 1.5 [95% CI, 1.0–2.23]). Conclusion Intracranial atherosclerosis is common and underdiagnosed in an Australian tertiary stroke care unit setting in patients from multiple ethnic backgrounds.…”
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Safety Assessment of Glucose-Lowering Drugs and Importance of Structured Education during Ramadan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Rashmi Shiju, Ayesha Akhil, Smitha Thankachan, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Monira Al Arouj, Abdullah Bennakhi

“…The meta-analysis indicates that DPP-4 inhibitors would significantly reduce the risk of hypoglycemia as compared to sulphonylurea (odds ratio=0.38, 95% CI: 0.26 to 0.55, p<0.00001). Conclusion. …”
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Traumatic peripheral nerve injuries in young Korean soldiers: a recent 10-year retrospective study by Chul Jung, Jae-hyun Yun, Eun Jin Kim, Jaechan Park, Jiwoon Yeom, Kyoung-Eun Kim

“…After adjusting for other possible predictors, multiple PNI was identified as a significant predictor of a complete PNI (odds ratio, 3.583; P=0.017). Conclusions In this study, we analyzed the characteristics of enlisted Korean soldiers discharged due to traumatic PNI and found that the most common injury mechanism was adjacent fracture or dislocation (57.6%). …”
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Elevated fasting serum xylitol levels are associated with a lower risk of incident type 2 diabetes among individuals with prediabetes in the Chinese population by Yicheng Qi, Xiaoyong Li, Yu Liu, Meng Wang, Yiming Wu, Qing Su, Li Qin, Jing Ma

“…After adjusting for potential confounders, the odds ratio of risk for incident diabetes in the highest tertile of xylitol levels was 0.338 (95% confidence interval 0.182–0.628), when compared with those in the lowest tertile. …”
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Early therapeutic efficacy of condoliase chemonucleolysis for lumbar disc herniation by Kazuyoshi Kobayashi, Koji Sato, Yoshinori Morita

“…In multivariate analysis, age < 40 years (p = 0.022, odds ratio (OR): 1.71, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.12–4.35), Pfirrmann Grade II or III at baseline (p = 0.032, OR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.17–5.41), and a high intensity MRI signal in the herniation (p = 0.041, OR: 1.87, 95% CI: 1.06–5.27) were significantly associated with early improvement. …”
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The association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and sperm quality parameters: a cross-sectional study by Mitra Soltani, Mohammad Reza Ahmadi, Zainab Shateri, Zahra Maghsoudi, Milad Rajabzadeh-Dehkordi, Moein Askarpour, Amir Hossein Asadi, Mehran Nouri

“…However, after adjusting for age, marriage duration, body mass index, physical activity, depression, anxiety, stress, energy intake, cigarette history, and mineral and vitamin supplements, a significantly higher association was identified between the second tertile of UPFs and abnormalities in sperm concentration (odds ratio (OR) = 3.962, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.345–11.670, p = 0.013). …”
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