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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Predicting postoperative motor outcomes in the surgical management of Rolandic focal cortical dysplasia: the role of glucose metabolism by Weiyuan Luo, Bowen Yang, Xiaobin Zhao, Baotian Zhao, Chao Zhang, Xiu Wang, Jiajie Mo, Xiangzhi Lu, Zhong Zheng, Xiaoqiu Shao, Jianguo Zhang, Kai Zhang, Wenhan Hu

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to explore the predictive value of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ([18F]FDG PET) metabolic activity in determining postoperative motor function outcomes in patients with Rolandic focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). …”
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Development and external validation of a nomogram prediction model based on quantitative coronary angiography for predicting ischemic lesions: a multi-centre study by Shuai Yang, Shuai Yang, Shuang Leng, Shuang Leng, Zhouchi Wang, Jiang Ming Fam, Jiang Ming Fam, Adrian Fatt Hoe Low, Adrian Fatt Hoe Low, Ru-San Tan, Ru-San Tan, Ping Chai, Ping Chai, Lynette Teo, Lynette Teo, Chee Yang Chin, Chee Yang Chin, John C. Allen, Mark Yan-Yee Chan, Mark Yan-Yee Chan, Khung Keong Yeo, Khung Keong Yeo, Aaron Sung Lung Wong, Aaron Sung Lung Wong, Soo Teik Lim, Soo Teik Lim, Qinghua Wu, Liang Zhong, Liang Zhong, Liang Zhong

“…For per-patient analysis, the corresponding values were 85.8%, 85.7%, 86.0% in the development cohort and 82.2%, 83.3%, 81.1% in the validation cohort.ConclusionThe nomogram may be useful for predicting ischemic lesions using QCA measurements and the LASSO regression algorithm, with external validation indicating potential predictive value in cardiology care settings.…”
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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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Early metabolic biomarkers in neonates of diabetic mothers: predictive insights from amino acid and acylcarnitine profiling by Atalay Demirel, Saygin Abali, Neslihan Yildirim Saral, Gokberk Zeybel, Ariorad Moniri, Bengi Agca, Ahmet Berkan Ciftci, Ihsan Gorkem Colakoglu, Seniz Nur Pilevne, Emre Tunccan, Eylul Donmez, Bengisu Guner-Yilmaz, Eda Albayrak, Ayse Korkmaz, Mustafa Serteser, Serdar Beken

“…Longitudinal studies are warranted to confirm the predictive value of these biomarkers and to clarify the long-term impacts of metabolic disturbances in GDMs.…”
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A multi-omic single-cell landscape reveals transcription and epigenetic regulatory features of t(8;21) AML by Xue-Ping Li, Yan Gao, Bai-Tian Zhao, Yu-Ting Dai, Jia-Ying Mao, Yang Liang, Lu Jiang

“…Leveraging machine learning-based integration of multi-omic profiles, we identified a robust 9-gene prognostic signature, which demonstrated significant predictive value for AML outcomes across three independent cohorts. …”
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Validation of the COAPT risk score in Polish patients undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair of severe, functional mitral regurgitation: a multicenter, observational study by Karolina Jasińska-Gniadzik, Michał Łomiak, Jerzy Pręgowski, Zbigniew Chmielak, Piotr Kasprzyk, Jan Kasprzyk, Rafał Gałąska, Michał Chmielecki, Miłosz J. Jaguszewski, Marcin Fijałkowski, Aleksandra Topolska, Michał Sekuła, Marcin Grabowski, Janusz Kochman, Adam Rdzanek, Piotr Scislo, Agnieszka Kapłon-Cieślicka, Renata Główczyńska, Monika Budnik, Radosław Piątkowski, Łukasz Kołtowski, Arkadiusz Pietrasik, Aleksandra Gąsecka

“…CONCLUSIONS: In Polish patients fulfilling COAPT criteria, the COAPT risk score has moderate predictive value for post-procedural outcomes. In COAPT non-eligible patients, novel tools are required to predict outcomes.…”
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A large language model based pipeline for extracting information from patient complaint and anamnesis in clinical notes for severity assessment by Hui Gao, Kaipeng Wang, Yuan Yuan, Yueguo Wang, Qingyuan Liu, Yulan Wang, Jian Sun, Wenwen Wang, Huanli Wang, Shusheng Zhou, Kui Jin, Mengping Zhang, Yinglei Lai

“…At early stage, as vital signs were typically not yet measured, the predictive value of patient complaint and anamnesis was illustrated (evidenced by an improvement in AUC-ROC from 0.746 to 0.802). …”
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Optimization of the Encapsulation of Lemuru Fish Protein Hydrolysate by Spray-Drying Using Response Surface Methodology by Ayu Hanifah, Wawan Kosasih, Diah Ratnaningrum, Dian Andriani, Herlian Eriska Putra, Yellianty Yelliantty, Sri Priatni

“…The actual results also fall well within the confidence interval of the predicted values, confirming the robustness of the model and the reliability of the predicted optimal encapsulation conditions. …”
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Association between Plasmatic Ceramides Profile and AST/ALT Ratio: C14:0 Ceramide as Predictor of Hepatic Steatosis in Adolescents Independently of Obesity by Jorge Maldonado-Hernández, Gabriela E. Saldaña-Dávila, Mónica I. Piña-Aguero, Benjamín A. Núñez-García, Mardia G. López-Alarcón

“…Positive and negative predictive values were 77.5% and 90.2%, respectively. Conclusions. …”
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The role of LAMA5 in breast cancer progression and its potential in immunotherapy by Xiaoli Zhang, Hongfang Yan, Lihan Bie, Zheng Xu, Xiaoyang Yao, Zhilan Li, Chengshan He, Zhouhong Xiang, Xiudi Jiang

“…ROC analysis indicated moderate predictive value for immunotherapy response (AUC = 0.704), and LAMA5 expression was positively associated with sensitivity to chemotherapeutic agents including cisplatin and docetaxel. …”
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Plasma amyloid‐β oligomerization tendency as a potential predictor for conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's dementia: Findings from the GMCII cohort by Yuhan Xie, Xue Meng, Tao Li, Haifeng Zhang, Yaonan Zheng, SangYun Kim, Chen Zhang, Xin Yu, Huali Wang

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION This study aimed to explore the association between plasma amyloid‐β oligomerization tendency (OAβ) and cognitive performance in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and determine its predictive value for outcomes of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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Association of suPAR with progression of cardiovascular calcification and cardiovascular outcomes in peritoneal dialysis patients by Jichao Guan, Haiying Xie, Hongya Wang, Shuting Gao, Shuijuan Shen, Shuangshuang Chen, Shizhu Yuan, Ling Qi, Xiujuan Wu, Shuwen Gong

“…The ROC curve showed that serum suPAR had a predictive value for CAC progression (AUC = 0.701). By multivariate Cox regression analysis, higher serum suPAR remained an independent risk factor for CVEs, but no longer an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality.Conclusion CVC is prevalent in PD patients. …”
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Fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) for predicting microvascular flap complications in reconstructive surgery by Rihards Peteris Rocans, Janis Zarins, Evita Bine, Insana Mahauri, Renars Deksnis, Margarita Citovica, Simona Donina, Indulis Vanags, Biruta Mamaja

“…Conclusions: Assessment of FAR to estimate the risk of complications has considerable predictive value in microvascular flap surgery. Patients undergoing this surgery can be evaluated to predict their nutrition and coagulation risks and optimize decision-making in their perioperative care.…”
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Association between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and Sarcopenic obesity in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Jiao Liu, Fujue Ji, Jong-Hee Kim

“…Further large-scale longitudinal studies are needed to validate its predictive value across broader age groups and to clarify its potential utility in personalized risk assessment and clinical screening.…”
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Elevated FDG uptake in non-tumorous lung regions does not predict immune checkpoint inhibitor–related pneumonitis in lung cancer patients by Friederike Völter, Friederike Völter, Friederike Völter, Lukas Wehlte, Blerina Resuli, Blerina Resuli, Blerina Resuli, Julia Walter, Julia Walter, Julia Walter, Lea Daisenberger, Maria Ingenerf, Maurice Heimer, Matthias Brendel, Matthias Brendel, Matthias Brendel, Gabriel T. Sheikh, Lena M. Unterrainer, Lena M. Unterrainer, Lena M. Unterrainer, Diego Kauffmann-Guerrero, Diego Kauffmann-Guerrero, Diego Kauffmann-Guerrero, Thomas Pfluger, Lucie Heinzerling, Lucie Heinzerling, Amanda Tufman, Amanda Tufman, Amanda Tufman

“…Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the predictive value of pretreatment SUV for the development of cinrPneumonitis.ResultsA total of 239 patients were included, of whom 41 (17.2%) developed cinrPneumonitis. …”
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Prognostic significance of severe mitral annular calcification in aortic stenosis: implications for aortic valve replacement outcome by Valeria Pergola, Dan-Alexandru Cozac, Maria Teresa Savo, Saima Mushtaq, Raffaella Motta, Roberto Pedrinelli, Pasquale Perrone-Filardi, Gianfranco Sinagra, Morena De Amicis, Maria Vittoria Chiaruttini, Gabriele Cordoni, Giulia Lorenzoni, Giuseppe Tarantini, Gino Gerosa, Dario Gregori, Giorgio De Conti, Domenico Corrado, Gianluca Pontone

“…Multivariate Cox models evaluated the predictive value of severe MAC alongside other significant variables. …”
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Prognostic value of the international normalized ratio to albumin ratio in acute pancreatitis: insights from MIMIC-IV database by XingYi Yang, Yi Ying, Min Zhang, LiHong Lv, XiaoXiao Wang, JunWei Fang

“…Abstract Background While the prognostic value of the international normalized ratio - to - albumin ratio (PTAR) has been established in several diseases, its predictive value in acute pancreatitis (AP) mortality remains uncertain. …”
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