Novel PET imaging biomarkers as predictors of postoperative recurrence in lung adenocarcinoma by Cheng Zheng, Jiangfeng Miao, LiuWei Xu, Yujie Cai, BingShu Zheng, ZhongHua Tan, ChunFeng Sun

“…The objective of this study was to ascertain the predictive value of positron emission tomography (PET) image-derived biomarkers, specifically the normalized distances from the hot spot of radiotracer uptake to the tumor centroid (NHOC) and the tumor perimeter (NHOP), in forecasting the recurrence risk and disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with operable stage IA–IIIA lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). …”
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Gene X-pert Positivity and its Relation with Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) in Tuberculosis Suspected Children Visiting Tertiary Care Pediatric Center of Nepal by Tribhuwan Bhattarai, Ram Hari Chapagain, Chandra Kiran Basnet, Rasish Subedi

“…Conclusion The Mantoux test showed low sensitivity (44%) and poor positive predictive value (12.6%) compared to Gene X-pert, limiting its role in pediatric TB diagnosis. …”
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Neonatal evaluation by extended (12 area) vs. traditional (6 area) lung ultrasound scoring (NEXT-LUS): a prospective observational study by Chinmay Chetan, Shoham Majumder, Aninda Debnath, Ravleen Kaur, Deepak Jaybhaye, Arshpuneet Kaur, Saikat Patra

“…The 12-area score required reattempts (in 9% cases) unlike the 6-area score.ConclusionIn neonates presenting with respiratory distress, 6-area and 12-area LUS scores done within 2 h of admission show good and comparable predictive value regarding need for invasive ventilation by 72 h.…”
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Forecasting Delivery Time of Goods in Supply Chains Using Machine Learning Methods by V. K. Rezvanov, O. M. Romakina, E. V. Zaytseva

“…The model showed satisfactory results in terms of time spent on training (3.3087 s) and forecasting (0.0051 s). Actual and predicted values almost perfectly matched. Deviations from actual values were minimal.Discussion and Conclusion. …”
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FACTORS OF LIFE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AFTER HEART TRANSPLANTATION: PREDICTIVE SIGNIFICANCE OF CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TEST by O. V. Kamenskaya, I. Yu. Loginova, D. V. Doronin, A. M. Chernyavsky, A. M. Karaskov

“…Exercise tolerance, peak oxygen consumption, exertion ventilatory efficacy, efficacy of oxygen consumption baseline return after exercise, by CET in severe CHF patients, have high predictive value in evaluation of probability of life quality improvement by the scale “Physical health” of SF-36 after cardiac transplantation.…”
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Reduced miR-338-3p contributes to polycystic ovarian syndrome by inhibiting proliferation and enhancing apoptosis by Lin Liang, Jie Lv, Wei Li, Chengwen Song, Ying Chen, Huafang Wei

“…Conclusions Reduced miR-338-3p levels have potential predictive value in distinguishing individuals with PCOS patients from normal population. …”
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The aggregate index of systemic inflammation is positively correlated with the risk of all-cause mortality in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury by Ruming Liu, Yanqi Fan, Bokang Jia, Panshi Li

“…Abstract Sepsis is a major health problem worldwide, and sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) patients usually experience severe conditions, high mortality, and long length of stay. The predictive value of aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) in the prognosis of several diseases has been documented. …”
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Employing urinary biomarkers in predicting renal recovery three months after in-hospital acute kidney injury by Shih-Ping Hsu, Chiang-Ting Chien

“…The sUCr/Osm test exhibited high sensitivity (0.881; 95% CI: 0.856–0.906) with a cutoff of 8.84 (sUCr/Osm8.84) and high specificity (0.785; 95% CI: 0.707–0.863) with a cutoff of 21.22 (sUCr/Osm21.22). The positive predictive values of the three methods were approximately 0.880. …”
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Estimation of Alexithymia by Body Fat Ratio in Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity by Nazan Kaymaz, Hande Şirin, Mehmet Erdem Uzun, Özlem Kara

“…Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive value of adiposity indices. Results: The study included 105 adolescents (69 females, 36 males). …”
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Analysis of risk factors for plastic bronchitis induced by Streptococcus pneumoniae in children by Xi-Xia Guo, Ya-Li Xu, Yi-Shuai Ren, Shuang-Shuang Fan, Ling-Feng Kong, Yu-Ping Xu, Duo-Duo Li, Shu-Jun Li

“…ROC curve analysis showed that mucosal erythema, secretion volume, secretion color and PCT had a certain predictive value for PB, with AUCs of 0.7, 0.77, 0.71 and 0.61, respectively. …”
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Work Engagement as a Predictor of Job Performance and Satisfaction among Fashion Designers in South-South Nigeria by Rachael Adiya Wonah, Calister Lebechukwu Nwadi, Daniel Ikechukwu Nwaozuru, Tioluwa Justina Atiti

“…This research article examines the predictive value of work engagement on job performance and job satisfaction among fashion designers in South-South Nigeria, which fills an implicit gap in the regional, academic conversation. …”
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Role of electrograms recorded from mini electrodes in catheter ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia: a retrospective study by Ungjeong Do, Gi-Byoung Nam, Min Soo Cho, Jun Kim, Kee-Joon Choi

“…The positive and negative predictive values of atrial EGMs in the MEs for junctional rhythm induction during the first RF were 79.4% (27/34) and 77.8% (21/27), respectively. …”
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Global Validation of a Model to Predict Reduced Estimated GFR in People With Type 2 Diabetes Without Diagnosis of CKD by Camilla Sammut-Powell, Rose Sisk, Estefania Vazquez-Mendez, Hardik Vasnawala, Susana Goncalves, Mark Edge, Rory Cameron

“…The model with regional adjustment achieved the target sensitivity (80.5%; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 78.8%–82.3%) and demonstrated a relative improvement of 51.5% (95% CI: 48.1%–55.1%) in the positive predictive value (PPV), compared to a screen-all approach. …”
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Race-neutral versus race-specific GLI reference equations on spirometry interpretation in the general population by Joon Young Choi, Chin Kook Rhee, Yong Suk Jo, Yet Hong Khor

“…Spirometric data of 10,030 adults from the KoGES cohort were used to derive percent-predicted values using both GLI reference equations. The prevalence of lung function impairment and medical disability, associations of FEV1 and FVC percent-predicted with respiratory symptoms, and lung function trajectories were determined. …”
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Photon-counting CT versus energy-integrating detectors for cardiac imaging: a systematic review of evidence from in vivo human studies on image quality and radiation dose by Magnar Rønning, Elias Johansen, Albertina Rusandu

“…Abstract Background Computed tomography (CT) is central to cardiovascular diagnostics, with coronary CT angiography (CCTA) widely used for evaluating coronary artery disease (CAD) due to its high sensitivity and negative predictive value. However, conventional energy-integrating detector (EID) CT is limited by reduced contrast resolution and artifacts, especially in patients with heavy calcification or stents, which can impair diagnostic accuracy. …”
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Predictors of Pulmonary Oxygenizing Function during Uncomplicated Operations under Extracorporeal Circulation by A. A. Romanov

“…Univariate regression analysis calculating the pair linear correlation coefficient (r) and multiple linear regression were made to comparatively assess the predictive values of different indices in decreasing PaO2/FiO2.Results. …”
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Identification of α2-macroglobulin as a biomarker for type 2 diabetes in human serum by Mingjie Wang, Limei He, Yuandi Chang, Zhaoli Yan

“…Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to determine the predictive value of the differential proteins for the diagnosis of obesity and T2DM.ResultsIn this study, two-dimensional gel electrophoresis was used to analyze three groups. …”
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FAM64A silencing inhibits the proliferation, migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in ovarian cancer cells via activating Hippo pathway by Jianxiu Luo, Ruiyang Li

“…Results We identified the 18 hub genes of OC with substantial predictive value. FAM64A was selected as a candidate gene. …”
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Sarcopenia in Urothelial Bladder Carcinoma: A Narrative Review by Constantin Radu Vrabie, Andreea Ioana Parosanu, Cornelia Nitipir

“…<i>Results</i>: In NMIBC treated with intravesical Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG), sarcopenia has been shown to have a negative predictive value in some studies. Among patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for MIBC, sarcopenia has been associated with increased toxicity, dose reductions, and treatment delays. …”
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Development of a nomogram model to predict 30-day mortality in ICU cancer patients with acute pulmonary embolism by Shuangping Li, Shenshen Huang, Yuxuan Feng, Yimin Mao

“…The nomogram model had a higher predictive value for 30-day mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism and cancer compared to the sPESI score (P < 0.05). …”
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