Anterior Tooth Inclination Between Skeletal Class II and III Malocclusions After Surgical Orthodontic Treatment by Hiromi Tomaru, Chie Tachiki, Yu Nakamura, Dai Ariizumi, Satoru Matsunaga, Keisuke Sugahara, Akira Watanabe, Akira Katakura, Yasushi Nishii

“…Regression models demonstrated good predictive value (R² > 0.5) in non-extraction cases. …”
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Assessment of the impact of multi-cancer early detection test screening intervals on late-stage cancer at diagnosis and mortality using a state-transition model by Peter Sasieni, Christina A Clarke, Brian Rous, Earl Hubbell

“…However, biennial screening had a higher positive predictive value (54% vs 43%); it was also more efficient per 100,000 tests in preventing deaths within 5 years (132 vs 84), but prevented fewer deaths per year.Conclusion Adding MCED test screening to usual care at any interval could improve patient outcomes. …”
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The mediation of systemic inflammation on insulin resistance and poor prognosis in non-diabetic ischemic stroke patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis by Yanli Sun, Yanli Sun, Wei Deng, Heng Wang, Mingwei Chen

“…Both indicators exhibited strong predictive value for poor prognosis, with areas under the curve (AUCs) of 0.823 and 0.730, respectively. …”
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Frailty as a predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality in older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy: a prospective cohort study in Yemen by Waleed Mohammed Gilan, Yasser Abdurabo Obadiel, Ameen Fuad Hashem, Shehab Abdulhameed Aiash, Haitham Mohammed Jowah

“…This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of frailty, assessed using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), for postoperative morbidity and 30-day mortality in patients aged ≥ 60 years who underwent EL in Sana’a, Yemen. …”
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Clinical value of combined detection of serum ferritin and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in the assessment of Kawasaki disease in children over 1 year of age by Zhen-qing Liu, Wan-yu Jia, Peng Li, Chun-lan Song

“…Abstract Background To compare the expression levels of serum ferritin and plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in children over 1 year with Kawasaki disease (KD) and explore the early predictive value of the combined detection of these two indicators for the occurrence of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) resistance and coronary artery lesions (CALs) in KD patients. …”
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Change of the elasticity COEFFICIENT of the walls of the common carotid artery as a predictor of adverse cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients after ischemic hemispheric s... by O. A. Lisovaya

“…The most optimal predictive value is the cutoff point of distensibility coefficient is equal to 27.05 kPa (AUC=0.847±0.038; 95% CI =0,774-0,921; sensitivity =90.6%, specificity=70.6%). …”
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Correlation between cytological and histopathological diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer and accuracy of cytology in the diagnosis of lung cancer by Džambas Jelena, Aleksić Ivan, Škuletić Vesna, Cerović Snežana, Tegeltija Dragana

“…The aim of this study was to find out the concordance between cytological and histopathological diagnosis of NSCLC and the accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and the positive and negative predictive value of cytology in diagnosing lung cancer. …”
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Machine learning with the body roundness index and associated indicators: a new approach to predicting metabolic syndrome by Yaxuan He, Zekai Chen, Zhaohui Tang, Yuexiang Qin, Fang Wang

“…Model performance declined markedly when central adiposity features (BRI and WC) were removed, highlighting the critical predictive value of BRI. These findings support the utility of BRI-integrated ML approaches for scalable, non-invasive MetS screening. …”
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Retrospective analysis of the clinical significance of Ro52/TRIM21 antibody and specific antinuclear antibody patterns by indirect immunofluorescence by Kaifang Liu, Yunfeng Liao, Pu Li, Jing Shi

“…Ro52 antibody showed high positive predictive value for primary Sjogren’s syndrome 25(96.15%), systemic lupus erythematosus 259(91.20%), connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease 45(86.67%) and inflammatory myositis 60(86.67%). …”
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Enhanced prognostic value of a composite nutritional-inflammatory index (P-CONUT) for predicting mortality risk in patients initiating peritoneal dialysis. by Xing Li, Xueli Zhou, Kuo Li, Li Pu, Xueqin He, Xia Liu, Hui Zhong, Dengyan Ma

“…The composite P-CONUT score, integrating both nutritional and inflammatory status, provides superior predictive value, aiding in more precise risk stratification. …”
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Utility of a novel point-of-care test for albuminuria in communities at high risk for chronic kidney disease in Thailand by Aminu K Bello, Kriang Tungsanga, Nattachai Srisawat, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Somkanya Tungsanga, Rungrawee Nantanawijit, Patcharakorn Kiatamornrak, Win Kulvichit, Umphan Ngoensawat, Sasipa Tachaboon, Janejira Dinhuzen, Watchadaporn Chaisuriyong, Kittinan Komolpis, Sadudee Peerapornratana

“…Conversely, the POCT urine dipstick for protein had poor sensitivity, positive predictive value and accuracy.Conclusion The urine albumin test strip is a highly effective tool to conduct point-of-care identification for early CKD among high-risk populations. …”
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The prognostic and diagnostic significance of inflammatory markers TNF-α, IL-6, and IFN-γ in evaluating disease severity in diabetic foot infection by Shuo Wang, Lei Gao, Xinyuan Qin, Tianbo Li, Jiangning Wang, Huimin Xie

“…Serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IFN-γ in DFI patients were analyzed, and their predictive value for treatment outcomes was evaluatedResultsSerum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IFN-γ were significantly higher in the infection group than in the non-infection group (P<0.05). …”
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Preoperative albumin-bilirubin grade combined with sarcopenia predicts long-term outcomes after laparoscopic gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer by Shuangshuang Hou, Yang Yu, Nanbo Li, Wenjing Yu, Zhiyuan Dai, He Li, Lianyi Guo, Jiajun Yin, Ju Wu

“…Abstract Background This retrospective study evaluated the predictive value of preoperative albumin–bilirubin (ALBI) grade combined with sarcopenia for the long-term prognosis of patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC) undergoing laparoscopic radical surgery. …”
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Preoperative echocardiographic parameters influencing quality of life five years after coronary artery bypass graft surgery by Zdravković Marija, Ristić Miljko, Milić Nataša, Zdravković Darko, Krotin Mirjana, Ranđelović Tomislav

“…Echocardiographic parameters, that can easily be obtained preoperatively, have strong predictive value not only in postoperative survival, but also in determination of the quality of life of the patients five years after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.…”
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Impact of Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Architecture Changes on Prognosis in Patients with Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke by Yuan X, Fu Y, Ou Y, Xue J, Yang N, Liu H, Wang T, Wang J, Yan C, Zhang P

“…Multivariate logistic regression identified independent prognostic factors, and ROC analysis evaluated their predictive value.Results: Group comparisons revealed statistically significant differences in RA and nighttime sleep latency between the favorable and unfavorable prognosis groups (P < 0.05). …”
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Clinical utility of six serum tumor markers for the diagnosis of lung cancer by Yongchang Yang, Shuai Chang, Na Wang, Pengfei Song, Haijing Wei, Jie Liu

“…By analyzing a large cohort of patients with different stages and subtypes of lung cancer, we hoped to shed light on the predictive value and accuracy of each marker individually, as well as their combined performance. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression in Patients with Ischaemic Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study by Li Y, Qin W, Chen Y, Zhang D, Zhao Y

“…The NIHSS and ADL scores demonstrated strong predictive value in identifying patients at risk of depression.Keywords: stroke, depression, multiple logistic regression…”
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Pronounced effects of the sepsis–obesity paradox in elderly and male individuals without septic shock and the role of immune–inflammatory status: an analysis of MIMIC-IV data by Zhe Xu, Zhuojie Li, Ruguo Zhang, Guoxuan Peng, Jingzhong Ge, Shanpeng Luo, Chen Liu, Ling Zeng, Jin Deng

“…ROC analysis revealed that the lymphocyte and neutrophil proportions, NLR, and SII had predictive value for 28-day mortality. Subgroup and RCS analyses revealed that increased BMI was associated with reduced 28-day mortality in sepsis patients, mainly in elderly, male, and septic shock individuals, with protective BMIs ranging from 27.8 ~ 41.7 kg/cm2, 28.4 ~ 37.7 kg/cm2, and > 28.6 kg/cm2, respectively. …”
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CELIAC DISEASE SCREENING IN A LARGE DOWN SYNDROME COHORT: COMPARISON OF DIAGNOSTIC YIELD OF DIFFERENT SEROLOGICAL SCREENING TESTS by Dilek Uludağ Alkaya, Seçil Sözen, Birol Öztürk, Nuray Kepil, Tülay Erkan, Hüseyin Tufan Kutlu, Beyhan Tüysüz

“…Overall, 2.3% of patients were diagnosed with CD. The positive predictive value of AGA-IgA and AGA-IgG was low (13.6% and 7.2%, respectively) compared to EMA (69.6%) and tTG-IgA (66.7%). …”
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Clinical and prognostic significance of biomarker ratios in patients with heart failure and concomitant atrial fibrillation and diabetes mellitus by N.M. Kulaiets, V.M. Kulaiets

“…The purpose was to eva­luate the predictive value of BNP, NT-proBNP, ST2, galectin-3, and their ratios in patients with HF, depending on the presence of AF and/or DM, regarding the risk of rehospitalizations and one-year mortality. …”
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