Care Complexity Factors and Discharge Destination in an Emergency Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Andrea Urbina, Jordi Adamuz, Maria-Eulàlia Juvé-Udina, Judith Peñafiel-Muñoz, Virginia Munoa-Urruticoechea, Maribel González-Samartino, Pilar Delgado-Hito, Javier Jacob, Marta Romero-García

“…The presence of CCIFs was a risk factor of ED mortality (odds ratio (OR): 13.49 [95% confidence interval (CI): 4.99;36.46]), intensive care unit admission (OR:1.26 [95%CI:1.08;1.47]), and hospitalization (OR: 1.62 [95%CI:1.53;1.71]), whilst the presence of care complexity factors was a protective factor of discharge against medical advice (OR:0.64 [95%CI:0.55;0.74]). …”
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Clinical and microbiological analysis of risk factors for breakthrough bloodstream infection during Tigecycline Therapy by Sol Jin, So Yun Lim, Yun Woo Lee, Heungsup Sung, Mi-Na Kim, Seongman Bae, Jiwon Jung, Min Jae Kim, Sung-Han Kim, Sang-Oh Lee, Sang-Ho Choi, Yang Soo Kim, Eun Hee Song, Yong Pil Chong

“…In multivariable analysis, independent risk factors for breakthrough BSI during tigecycline therapy were liver cirrhosis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.09), indwelling catheter (aOR, 3.42), previous Candida colonization (aOR, 14.95), and previous multi-drug resistant bacteria colonization (aOR, 10.30). …”
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Ursodeoxycholic acid relieves clinical severity of COVID-19 in patients with chronic liver diseases by Tiantian Hu, Tiantian Hu, Jie Tong, Yunhui Yang, Changrong Yuan, Jiming Zhang, Jiming Zhang, Jiming Zhang, Jinyu Wang, Jinyu Wang

“…Multivariable analysis identified UDCA as a protective factor against symptomatic infections, yielding an odds ratio (OR) of 4.77 (95% CI: 2.70–8.44, p < 0.001). …”
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Correlations among lymphocyte count, white matter hyperintensity and brain atrophy in patients with ischemic stroke by Chenchen Liu, Dai Shi, Xiaoqiong Ni, Shoujiang You, Shoujiang You, Xiaofen Wu, Sheng Zhuang, Sheng Zhuang, Wu Cai, Liang Xu, Liang Xu

“…After adjustment for potential covariates, the highest quartiles of lymphocyte counts were significantly associated with lower risk of WMH (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.57, 95% confidence intervals [CI] 0.32–0.99), PVH (aOR 0.52, 95% CI 0.31–0.87), DWMH (aOR 0.53 95% CI 0.32–0.90) as well as brain atrophy (aOR 0.46, 95% CI 0.23–0.92) compared with the lowest quartiles of lymphocyte counts, respectively. …”
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Hepatokine leukocyte cell‐derived chemotaxin 2 as a biomarker of insulin resistance, liver enzymes, and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease in the general popu... by Keita Suzuki, Hiromasa Tsujiguchi, Akinori Hara, Yumie Takeshita, Hisanori Goto, Yujiro Nakano, Reina Yamamoto, Hiroaki Takayama, Atsushi Tajima, Tatsuya Yamashita, Masao Honda, Hiroyuki Nakamura, Toshinari Takamura

“…Higher LECT2 levels correlated with the prevalence of MASLD (odds ratio = 1.14, P = 0.02). Conclusions The present results suggest the potential of plasma LECT2 levels as a biomarker for insulin resistance in individuals who are not overweight and the prevalence of MASLD in the general population.…”
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Bronchiectasis Exacerbation Increases the Risk of Adverse Renal Outcomes—Results From a Large Territory‐Wide Cohort Study by Wang Chun Kwok, Chung Ki Tsui, Leung Sze Him Isaac, Chun Ka Emmanuel Wong, Terence Chi Chun Tam, James Chung Man Ho, Desmond Yat Hin Yap

“…“Exacerbators” showed significantly increased risk of renal progression (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1. 27 [95% CI 1.08–1.50, p = 0.003]), more rapid eGFR decline (−3.67 [−1.74 to −6.54] vs. −3.03 [−1.56 to −5.12] mL/min/1.73 m2/year, p = 0.004) and AKI (aOR 1.99; 95% CI 1.44–2.73, p < 0.001) than the “Non‐exacerbators.” …”
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Assessment of Asthma Control and Quality of Life among Asthmatic Patients Attending Armed Forces Referral and Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Tesfalidet Gebremeskel Zeru, Ephrem Engidawork, Alemseged Beyene Berha

“…Uncontrolled asthma was associated with middle-aged adults (adjusted odds ratio AOR=6.31; 95% CI: 2.06, 19.3; P=0.001), male gender (AOR=0.38; 95% CI: 0.15, 0.98; P=0.044), married (AOR=0.24; 95% CI: 0.08, 0.78; P=0.017), comorbidities (AOR=0.23; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.61; P=0.003), and oral SABA use (AOR=0.22; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.59; P=0.003). …”
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Demand, utilization, and supply of community smart senior care services for older people in China by Ruobing Fa, Shengxuan Jin, Peng Fan, Fengyuan Tang, Qian Jin, Changqing Wang

“…The results indicated that the number of children (odds ratio (OR) = 1.491), community-provided smart devices (OR = 1.700), number of chronic diseases (OR = 1.218), and self-care capacity (OR = 0.214) are associated with positive demand. …”
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Low ITN utilization among households in SWEPR Ethiopia: challenge for malaria elimination, a mixed design approach by Wondwossen Niguse, Bezuayehu Alemayehu, Tadesse Gebremedhin, Mathewos Alemu, Girma Mamo, Ephrem Negeri, Ibrahim Temam, Haile Zewdie, Tamirat Bogale, Erkyihun pawulos, Endale Sahlie

“…In the multivariable analysis, an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to measure the strength of the association and the statistically significant association was declared at a P-value less than 5%. …”
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Radial head arthroplasty vs. open reduction and internal fixation in Mason 3 radial head fractures: meta-analysis of prospective trials by Domenico De Mauro, MD, Sami Abou Chakra, Francesco Liuzza, MD, Amarildo Smakaj, MD, Giuseppe Rovere, MD, PhD, Giulio Maccauro, MD, Omar El Ezzo, MD

“…The analysis employed the log odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) as the outcome measure. …”
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Prevalence of use, perceptions of harm and addictiveness, and dependence of electronic cigarettes among adults in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study by Munairah Alshaibani<sup>*<sup/>, Mays Alajmi<sup>*<sup/>, Noura Alabduljalil, Hajar Alajmi, Yousef Alsalem, Danah Aloqab, Hamad Alawadhi, Sara Sayed Ali, Yaqoub Sharhan, Ahmed Alzeeny, Ali H. Ziyab

“…The use of pod-based devices compared to disposable devices was associated with a high dependence level (adjusted odds ratio, AOR=8.56; 95% CI: 4.52–16.22). Conclusions These findings suggest that a large proportion of adults in Kuwait use e-cigarettes, and a considerable proportion of current users have developed dependence. …”
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Predictive value of the systemic immune–inflammation index for outcomes in large artery occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy—a single-center study by Ao Qian, Longyi Zheng, Hui He, Jia Duan, Shuang Tang, Wenli Xing

“…Multivariate analysis demonstrated that heightened SII was significantly related to HT (odds ratio [OR]: 1.061, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.035–1.086, p &lt; 0.001), MBE (OR: 1.074, 95% CI: 1.045–1.103, p &lt; 0.001), adverse function (OR: 1.061, 95% CI: 1.031–1.092, p &lt; 0.001), and mortality (OR: 1.044, 95% CI: 1.018–1.070, p = 0.001), after adjusting sex, age, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score at admission, initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score, baseline Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS), present HMCAS, occluded vessel region, collateral score and successful revascularization. …”
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Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries by Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Masresha Asmare Techane, Mulugeta Wassie, Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Medina Abdela Ahmed, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…The significance of the fixed effects was assessed using the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and the corresponding 95% confidence interval. …”
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The prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among children in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Molla Azmeraw, Dessie Temesgen, Amare Kassaw, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Gashaw Kerebeh, Gebremeskel Kibret Abebe, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Biruk Beletew Abate

“…Age 6–12 [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.51 (95% CI, 1.38–5.64), I2 = 0%; P = 0.001], being male [AOR = 1.94 (95% CI, 1.09–2.79), I2 = 0%; P = 0.001], and living with a single parent [AOR = 4.92 (95% CI, 1.24–861), I2 = 0%; P = 0.001] were significant variables.Conclusion and recommendationOne out of every 12 children in Ethiopia suffers from ADHD. …”
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Cord Direct Antiglobulin Test for Predicting the Need for Phototherapy in Neonates with ABO Incompatibility: A Prospective Cohort Study by Ranjith Balan, Sakthipriya Balaji, Arun Kumar, Subash Sundar, Shrinidhi Krishnan, Ashok Chandrasekaran

“…Bilirubin levels in DAT-positive and DAT-negative neonates were 14.60±3.58 mg% and 13.18±3.16 mg% (p-value <0.001), respectively. The adjusted odds ratio of positive DAT for both methods in predicting the requirement for phototherapy was 3.21 (95% CI 2.1-5.8). …”
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Interaction between 24 h Urinary Free Cortisol and Obesity in Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage in Patients with Untreated Hypertension by Gao-Zhen Cao, Jia-Yi Huang, Qing-Shan Lin, Cong Chen, Min Wu, Run Wang, Ming-Yen Ng, Kai-Hang Yiu, Jian-Cheng Xiu

“…In the obese group, elevated 24 h UFC was significantly associated with LVH (odds ratio (OR) = 2.53; 95% CI: 1.02–6.31, p = 0.044) and albuminuria (OR = 3.13; 95% CI: 1.31–7.43, p = 0.01), after multivariate adjusting. …”
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Nonlinear Association Between the Liver Fat Content and the Risk of Hyperuricemia in Prediabetic Individuals: Evidence from Cross-Sectional Health Screening Data in China by Liu A, Li X, Zhang X, Chen K, Zou Z, Sun Y, Zhou J, Li Z, Wu X, Lv X, Li H, Guo Z, Li Y

“…This association persisted even after adjusting for other variables, indicating a heightened risk of hyperuricemia among prediabetic individuals with elevated LFC [Q4 vs Q1: odds ratio (OR 2.70), 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.93– 3.79, P < 0.001; P for trend < 0.001]. …”
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Examining teen club attendance and viral load suppression among adolescents under differentiated HIV care in Malawi: a sub-optimal scenario by Rachel Chamanga, Tessa Musukwa, Louiser Kalitera, Felix Gent, Harrid Nkhoma, Kwashie Kudiabor, Alice Maida, Dumbani Kayira, Verita Buie, Godfrey Woelk, Thulani Maphosa

“…ALHIV with sub-optimal ART adherence were twice as likely to have unsuppressed VL (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.0, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.42–2.62) compared to those with optimal ART adherence. …”
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Impaired pulmonary function increases the risk of gout: evidence from a large cohort study in the UK Biobank by Zijian Kang, Jianzheng Zhang, Chen Zhu, Ying Zhu, Hanlei Jiang, Qiang Tong, Sheng-Ming Dai

“…After adjustment for covariates, both PRISm (odds ratio [OR] 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17–1.31) and COPD (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.07–1.22) were significantly associated with gout. …”
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Determinants of Dietary Diversity Practice among Pregnant Women in the Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Ayana Benti Terefe, Girma Teferi Mengistu, Seboka Abebe Sori

“…To determine factors associated with dietary diversity, bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used to obtain crude odds ratio (COR), adjusted odds ratios (AOR), and 95 percent confidence intervals (CIs). …”
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