Evaluate the efficiency of Widal test in diagnosis of typhoid Fever in arriving patients to Kirkuk hospitals by Khelowd Ayad Majeed, Bashar Sadeq Noomi

“…Both types of Ab (IgM and IgG) increasing in ratio  12% (18:150). the accuracy of widal test showed that the Positive and negative predictive value were 49.45%, 87.17% respectively, While the percentage of sensitivity and specificity were 92.95% and 43.03% respectively. …”
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Is the concept of type D personality a component of personalized medicine or a prognostic factor in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases? by A. N. Sumin, A. V. Shcheglova

“…In addition, ethnic, geographic and socio-economic factors, differences in the mentality can also affect the predictive value of type D personality. Possible mechanisms of its influence on the prognosis are maladaptive response to stress, as well as the behavioral characteristics of such patients. …”
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Circulating MicroRNAs: functional biomarkers for melanoma prognosis and treatment by Su Yin Lim, Suzanah C. Boyd, Russell J. Diefenbach, Helen Rizos

“…In melanoma, specific miRNA signatures have shown notable diagnostic, prognostic and predictive value, with lineage-specific and immune-related miRNAs frequently identified as valuable markers. …”
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Limited research investigating the value of MRI in predicting future cognitive morbidity in survivors of paediatric brain tumours: A systematic-review and call to action for clinic... by Daniel J Griffiths-King, Christopher Delivett, Andrew Peet, Jane Waite, Jan Novak

“…While established risk factors exist, quantitative MRI analysis may enhance predictive value, above and beyond current clinical risk models. …”
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Inner pace: A dynamic exploration and analysis of basketball game pace. by Fei Zhang, Qing Yi, Rui Dong, Jin Yan, Xiao Xu

“…A sliding window method was utilized to identify these segments, revealing distinct temporal patterns within games. To analyze the predictive value of these segments, we applied machine learning models, including Random Forest and Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), complemented by SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) for interpretability. …”
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Finding lupus in the ANA haystack by David R Karp, Nancy J Olsen

“…Even the more specific double-stranded DNA autoantibody has relatively low predictive value in early disease. A consequence is delayed referral, with the likelihood that some patients have progression of disease prior to specialist evaluation. …”
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Letter regarding "Association between triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and risk of depression in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults: Evidence from a large national cohort study... by Seshadri Reddy Varikasuvu, Subodh Kumar

“…However, when considered alongside other findings, including those using combined indices such as TyG-BMI and TyG-WHtR, the results suggest that a broader, multidimensional approach may offer greater predictive value. Supporting studies have linked these composite measures not only to depression but also to wider metabolic and cardiovascular risks. …”
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Rapid thrombophilia genetic test facilitates improved prenatal care for mother and child by M.J. Kotze, C. la Grange, E.P.G. Mansvelt

“…The importance of multi-gene testing is emphasised by the low predictive value of any single inherited marker and the significant increase in the probability of thrombosis when more than one risk factor is identified.…”
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Overcoming Data Imbalance in Risk Management: A Comparative Study of Sampling Methods by Arya Wijna Astungkara, Achmad Pratama Rifai

“…Using eight machine learning classifiers, the study evaluates performance using F1 Score and Negative Predictive Value (NPV), two metrics suited for imbalanced data. …”
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Copy number variation analysis in cytochromes and glutathione S-transferases may predict efficacy of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in chronic myeloid leukemia. by Alexander V Lavrov, Oksana A Ustaeva, Elmira P Adilgereeva, Svetlana A Smirnikhina, Ekaterina Y Chelysheva, Oleg A Shukhov, Yuriy V Shatokhin, Sergey V Mordanov, Anna G Turkina, Sergey I Kutsev

“…Validation in the group of 15 patients proved high prognostic value (p = 0.02): positive and negative predictive value 83% and 78%; sensitivity and specificity 71% and 88%. …”
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Problematic Use of Video Games in Schooled Adolescents: The Role of Passion by José María Faílde Garrido, María Dolores Dapía Conde, Manuel Isorna Folgar, Fátima Braña Rey

“…The present study aims to determine the predictive value of sociodemographic, academic, educational clinical psychological variables—ADHD diagnosis, emotional self-regulation, passion and emotional and behavioural symptoms—and modality of use of video games in adolescents who either make potentially problematic or severely problematic use of video games. …”
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Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adult Attachment Styles, and Involvement in BDSM Practices in Adult Intimate Relationships by Maja Selič, Vesna Jug

“…A model was built to test the predictive value of factors for involvement in BDSM practices. …”
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Reliability of Early and Final Counts in Cold and Cool Germination Tests for Predicting Maize Seed Vigour by Enrico Noli, Emma Beltrami, Emanuela Casarini, Giovanni Urso, Sergio Conti

“…Nonetheless, the evaluation of seedling vigour during the final count of CT showed the highest predictive value of field performance. All the laboratory measures were in close agreement with field performance when the latter was evaluated under less unfavourable conditions.…”
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Preterm birth and cerebral palsy by Monica Topp, Jens Langhoff‐Roos, Peter Uldall

“…Delivery by Cesarean section was a prognostic factor for developing cerebral palsy, and the predictive value of Apgar scores was highly limited.…”
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Morphological Study of Palatal Rugae in a Sudanese Population by Altayeb Abdalla Ahmed, Awrad Hamid

“…There was no significant sexual dimorphism in the rugae dimensions, shapes, and orientations, except for forward-directed rugae (P<0.037). A predictive value of 60% was obtained in assigning sex using dimensions and orientations and of 58% using shapes alone. …”
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Influence of obesity on serum levels of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies in COVID-19 patients. by Daniela Frasca, Lisa Reidy, Carolyn Cray, Alain Diaz, Maria Romero, Kristin Kahl, Bonnie B Blomberg

“…These results altogether could help to identify an inflammatory signature with strong predictive value for immune dysfunction. Inflammatory markers identified may subsequently be targeted to improve humoral immunity in individuals with obesity and in individuals with other chronic inflammatory conditions.…”
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Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet (HALP) score as a biomarker for phase differentiation in Peyronie’s Disease: a retrospective cohort study by Türker Soydaş, Selman Ünal, Halil Uzundal

“…Receiver operating characteristic analysis identified a cutoff of>41.2 for chronic phase detection (area under the curve = 0.83, sensitivity 76%, specificity 71%, positive predictive value 73.9%). Conclusion The Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet score is a cost-effective tool for differentiating Peyronie’s Disease phases, aiding clinical decision-making.…”
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Value of high‐definition laryngoscopy in the diagnosis of pyriform sinus fistula by Pei‐Jun Zhang, Xiu‐Fen Tian

“…Results A total of 56 patients (33 males and 23 females, ages 2–57 years) were included. The positive predictive value of HDL was 96.4%, and that of barium swallow was 89.2%. …”
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Prediction of Microvascular Adaptation to Hypoxia Based on Myogenic Microcirculation Oscillations by Andrzej Marcinek, Joanna Katarzynska, Artur Stanek, Jerzy Gebicki

“…If HS is considered as a direct measure of the microcirculation response to hypoxia, then VM can be considered a measure of the microcirculation’s readiness to provide this response. The predictive value of the VM parameter is presented. The assessment of myogenic activity under normoxia conditions could thus provide a simple and rapid diagnostic tool for health care practitioners.…”
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The Diagnostic Value of Parathormone Washout in Tc-99m MIBI Negative Primary Hyperparathyroidism Cases by Hakan Korkmaz

“…Aim: To determine the sensitivity and positive predictive value (PPV) of the measurement of parathormone (PTH) in fine needle aspiration (FNA) washout fluid in the preoperative localization of hyperfunctional parathyroid lesions. …”
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