Meta-analysis of prognostic factors in patients with knee arthroplasty by Fengying Guo, Xiaoxia Shi, Honghui Song, Shendong Wang

“…Subgroup analyses indicated that the predictive value of these factors was consistent across different surgical techniques (p = 0.42). …”
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Biliary Microbial Community and Metabolic Potential in Patients with Multiple Common Bile Duct Stones by Xia T, Feng S, Zou Z, Zhou J, Cai X, Ye J, Dai C

“…The unique biliary microbial community holds the predictive value for clinical conditions. The findings provide new insights about biliary microbiota into the etiology of multiple CBDS.Keywords: biliary microbiota, multiple common bile duct stones, 16S rRNA sequencing, metabolic function, bile acid…”
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Perioperative Predictors of Unfavorable Outcome of Vascular Surgery by Viktor V. Moroz, Denis N. Marchenko, Yury V. Skripkin, Taniana S. Zabelina, Alexey M. Ovezov, Valery V. Likhvantsev

“…The study results confirmed the predictive value of early determination of TnT levels after reparative vascular surgeries in patients with decreased left ventricular ejection fraction. …”
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National register data are of value in studies on miscarriage—Validation of the healthcare register data in Finland by Nea Helle, Maarit Niinimäki, Reetta Linnakaari, Anna But, Mika Gissler, Oskari Heikinheimo, Maarit Mentula

“…Results The majority of miscarriages registered in the NHDR were confirmed by the hospital records (positive predictive value [PPV] = 93.6% [95% confidence interval [CI] 91.8%–95.4%]). …”
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Comparative analysis of four nutritional scores in predicting delirium in ICU patients by Chunchun Yu, Lefu Chen, Xiong Lei, Zhixiao Xu, Hongjun Zhao, Chengshui Chen, Chengshui Chen

“…PNI demonstrated excellent independent predictive value for ICU delirium, warranting further clinical application and validation.…”
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Risk assessment of adverse drug reactions in elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases: Study on diagnostic accuracy by Ainura T. Sharaeva, Aida A. Zurdinova, Aida T. Satybaldieva

“…We used ROC analysis for assessment of diagnostic accuracy of GERONTONET ADR score and calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values. Results: History of adverse drug reactions ADRs was noted in 2 (1.76%) patients. …”
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Catalyzing early ovarian cancer detection: Platelet RNA-based precision screening by Eunyong Ahn, Se Ik Kim, Sungmin Park, Sarah Kim, Hyejin Lee, Yeochan Kim, Sangick Park, Suyeon Lee, Dong Won Hwang, Heeyeon Kim, HyunA Jo, Untack Cho, Juwon Lee, Cheol Lee, TaeJin Ahn, Yong-Sang Song

“…Here, we proposed our two-step method for assessing the existence of pelvic mass either located at ovaries or uterus with more than 99% specificity by utilizing exon-exon junction features with a sampling invariant normalization technique; then next our model finds the malignancy of detected mass with more than 99% negative predictive value for ovarian cancer to practically assist clinicians’ further investigation via combined features of exon-exon junctions, and hematology parameters. …”
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Analysis of the mechanism of cyclic geomechanical treatment to increase well productivity in carbonate reservoirs by I. M. Indrupskiy, E. A. Sukhinina, Yu. V. Alekseeva

“…Effective planning and application of such methods requires understanding the mechanism of microfracturing in the vicinity of a well when a critical pore pressure reduction value is reached. The aim of this study is to substantiate the geomechanical mechanism of microfracturing formation consistent with the results of laboratory studies of core samples and the application of CGT and related methods in wells. …”
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Effector-Memory γδ T Lymphocytes Predict CMV Disease After the Withdrawal of Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplant Recipients by Yoann Abadie, Jonathan Visentin, Jonathan Visentin, Elodie Wojciechowski, Manon Charrier, Julie Déchanet-Merville, Isabelle Garrigue, Patrick Blanco, Patrick Blanco, Pierre Merville, Pierre Merville, Hannah Kaminski, Hannah Kaminski, Lionel Couzi, Lionel Couzi

“…While no significant association was found in the overall cohort, in R⁺ patients, a count >4.65/mm³ was associated with a 97.7% positive predictive value for protection against CMV disease. Multivariate analysis confirmed its independent association with disease-free survival [HR: 0.27 (95% CI: 0.09–0.85), p = 0.0252]. …”
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Predicting overall survival in glioblastoma patients using machine learning: an analysis of treatment efficacy and patient prognosis by Razvan Onciul, Razvan Onciul, Felix-Mircea Brehar, Felix-Mircea Brehar, Adrian Vasile Dumitru, Adrian Vasile Dumitru, Carla Crivoi, Razvan-Adrian Covache-Busuioc, Razvan-Adrian Covache-Busuioc, Matei Serban, Matei Serban, Petrinel Mugurel Radoi, Petrinel Mugurel Radoi, Corneliu Toader, Corneliu Toader

“…Ensemble models outperformed simpler classifiers, emphasizing the predictive value of metadata. The models identified key prognostic markers, including MGMT promoter methylation and KPS, as significant contributors to survival prediction.ConclusionsThe application of machine learning to GBM metadata offers a robust approach to predicting patient survival. …”
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Performance of Spleen Stiffness, Liver Stifness, and their Combination for Predicting Esophageal among Patient with HBV-Related Cirrhosis by Billy Stinggo Siahaan, Juferdy Kurniawan, Marcellus Simadibrata, Aulia Rizka, Andri Sanityoso, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Andhika Rachman, Hamzah Shatri

“…Diagnostic applicability was assessed by the area under the receiver-operator curve (AUC) to measure and compare the performance of each measurement and combination for predicting EV and to obtain the corresponding optimal prediction value. Results: This study was participated by 71 subjects with liver cirrhosis. …”
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Differentiation of Malignant Pleural Effusions from Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma through FTIR Spectroscopy: A Prognostic Approach by Vincentius Adrian Madargerong, Eko Suhartono, Ika Kustiyah Oktaviyanti, Haryati Haryati, Mohamad Isa, Ali Assagaf, Erna Kusumawardhani, Ira Nurrasyidah, Irmi Syafa’ah

“…The receiver-operating characteristic curve (ROC) indicated good predictive value for poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma at a cut-off value of 0.944, with a sensitivity of 50% and specificity of 100%. …”
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PREDICTION AND PREVENTION OF LIVER FAILURE AFTER MAJOR LIVER PRIMARY AND METASTATIC TUMORS RESECTION by A. D. Kaprin, D. V. Sidorov, N. A. Rubtsova, A. V. Leontyev, M. V. Lozhkin, L. O. Petrov, N. A. Grishin, T. N. Lazutina, I. V. Pylova, A. G. Isaeva

“…Analysis of operating characteristics of the functional tests showed the absolute methacin breath test sensitivity (SE≥100%), high specificity (SP≥67%) of scintigraphy of the liver and the negative predictive value of outcome (VP≥100%) at complex use of two diagnostic methods. …”
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Glasgow coma scale pupil score (GCS-P) and the hospital mortality in severe traumatic brain injury: analysis of 1,066 Brazilian patients by Melina Moré Bertotti, Evandro Tostes Martins, Fernando Zanela Areas, Helena Dresch Vascouto, Norma Beatriz Rangel, Hiago Murilo Melo, Katia Lin, Emil Kupek, Felipe Dal Pizzol, Alexandra J. Golby, Roger Walz

“…Conclusion Our results support the external validation of the GCS-P to predict hospital mortality following a severe TBI. The predictive value of the GCS-P for long-term mortality, functional, and neuropsychiatric outcomes in Brazilian patients with mild, moderate, and severe TBI deserves further investigation.…”
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Hematological Biomarkers Associated with Stroke Types: A Clinical Cross-Sectional Analysis by Beatriz Macacari, Beatriz Roberta da Silva, Maria Eduarda Ferreira Pereira, Lívia Maria de Jesus Pereira, Ana Beatriz Perez Bertochi, Gabriela Torres Pinheiro, Marcela Arietti, Ana Quevedo, Nailza Maestá, Cláudio Lera Orsatti

“…Hematological parameters, such as lymphocyte and erythrocyte count, have been implicated in stroke prognosis, but their predictive value remains uncertain. Objective: To evaluate the association between hematological biomarkers and stroke subtypes (ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke), and transient ischemic attack. …”
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Rapid and actionable nasal-swab screening supports antimicrobial stewardship in patients with pneumonia: a prospective study by Siyao Chen, Yuanyuan Xiao, Caixia Tan, Juan Zhou, Ting Liu, Sisi Zhang, Yiran Hu, Yang Liu, Ming Zheng, Letao Chen, Xinghui Gao, Yi-Wei Tang, Fred C. Tenover, Anhua Wu, Chunhui Li

“…Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal screening by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a rapid diagnostic tool with a high negative predictive value for pneumonia caused by MRSA. MRSA remains an important emerging pathogen in China and at present, there is little published data on the effect of rapid MRSA test results on antibiotic utilization for pneumonia. …”
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Recent cannabis use affects the association between baseline immune markers and long-term outcomes in psychosis by Isabel Kreis, Kristin Fjelnseth Wold, Gina Åsbø, Camilla Bärthel Flaaten, Magnus Johan Engen, Siv Hege Lyngstad, Line Hustad Widing, Mashhood Ahmed Sheikh, Maren Caroline Frogner Werner, Eivind Bakken, Thor Ueland, Nils Eiel Steen, Ingrid Melle

“…Abstract Aberrant levels of blood markers reflecting inflammation and immune system activation have been implicated in psychotic disorders and linked to psychotic symptom severity. However, their predictive value for the long-term course of psychotic symptoms as well as the potential confounding and moderating role of cannabis use remain underexplored. …”
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The Hôtel-Dieu MRI Classification of Uterosacral Ligament Involvement in Endometriosis: A Pictorial Guide to Clinical Use by Siegfried Hélage, Claudia Laponche, Margaux Homps, Jonathan Dong, Lucas Rivière, Frédéric Préaux, Pierre-Alexandre Just, Nizar Aflak, Jean-Noël Buy, Élisabeth Dion

“…“Nodular“ types demonstrate a 100% positive predictive value (PPV), while “linear“ types may yield higher false positive rates (FPR). …”
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Serum cytokine levels in children with community-acquired pneumonia caused by different respiratory pathogens by Yuanhui Duan, Yuexu Ou, Jieling Li, Xiaoming Gan, Jie Cao

“…Abstract Background Our study aims to investigate the levels of serum cytokines in children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by different respiratory pathogens, and evaluate the predictive value of cytokines levels for severe pneumonia. …”
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Acupuncture for response and complete pain relief time of acute renal colic: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial by Xue-Zhou Wang, Cun-Zhi Liu, Li-Qiong Wang, Zhi-Cheng Qu, Ying Cao, Shi-Yan Yan, Jing-Wen Yang, Jian-Feng Tu

“…This study aimed to explore the extent to which acupuncture can expedite the onset time of response or complete pain relief in treating acute renal colic, and the predictive value of patient characteristics for treatment efficacy. …”
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