The relationship between serum IL⁃33，vWF，G⁃CSF and prognosis of acute massive hemorrhage patients with transfusion⁃related acute lung injury by DU Dan*，WEI Ge，WANG Lingxue，LIU Hongbin

“…Objective To explore the predictive value of serum interleukin⁃33（IL⁃33），von Willebrand factor（vWF），and granulocyte colony⁃stimulating factor（G⁃CSF）for the prognosis of acute massive hemorrhage patients withtransfusion⁃related acute lung injury（TRALI）. …”
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Prognostic correlation analysis of colorectal cancer patients based on monocyte to lymphocyte ratio and folate receptor-positive circulating tumor cells and construction of a machi... by Siying Pan, Chi Lu, Chi Lu, Hongda Lu, Hongda Lu, Hongfeng Zhang

“…Three ML algorithms, namely, random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), and logistic regression (LR), were utilized to construct the predictive models, and their performance metrics including accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), precision, recall, F1 value, AUC, and calibration curve were compared.ResultsMLR, FR+ CTCs, and T stage independently predicted PFS (P<0.05), both higher MLR and FR+CTCs levels indicating a significantly shorter PFS (P=0.004). …”
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Development and evaluation of a triplex real-time PCR assay for enhanced plague diagnostics in Madagascar. by Beza Ramasindrazana, Zoé A Rahalison, Philippe Gauthier, Guillain Mikaty, Zaina I Bodoarison, Lanto A Maminirina, Soloandry Rahajandraibe, Mamy G Randriamanantsoa, Gilbert Kayoko, Jean-Claude Manuguerra, Anne-Sophie Le Guern, Andriamiliharison J Rasamindrakotroka, Minoarisoa Rajerison

“…<h4>Results</h4>Using bacteriology technique as the reference standard, the triplex qPCR demonstrated a sensitivity of 100% (89-100%) and a specificity of 82%. The positive predictive value (PPV) was 73% and the negative predictive value (NPV) was 100% (91-100%). …”
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Under-reporting of adverse drug reactions: Surveillance system evaluation in Ho Municipality of the Volta Region, Ghana. by Richard Osei Buabeng, Paul Dsane-Aidoo, Yaw K Asamoah, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Yvonne Adu Boahen, George Tsey Sabblah, Delese Mimi Darko, Charles Noora Lwanga, Donne Kofi Ameme, Ernest Kenu

“…Fully completed case forms constituted 77.1% and the predictive value positive (PVP) was 20%. About 53% of ADRs were reported for female patients. …”
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Association between hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio and risk of prediabetes or diabetes: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES 2015–2023 by Huihui Sun, Jinzhi Yang, Li Ma, Yali wu

“…Subgroup analyses were performed to explore the predictive value of the ratio across different population subgroups. …”
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CT features predict tumour invasion of adrenal pheochromocytoma: a retrospective observational study by Sisi Zheng, Rongli Xie, Boke Liu, Jingjing Jiang, Mengsu Zeng, Yuan Ji, Mingliang Wang

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the predictive value of the CT features of adrenal pheochromocytoma (PCC) for invasive behaviour. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of rapid on-site evaluation in subtyping lung cancer via bronchoscopic biopsy by Shuang Yan, Hua Jiang, Li Gong, Lei Pan, Faguang Jin

“…ROSE showed high accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), and positive predictive value (PPV) for distinguishing SCLC (95.32%, 87.50%, 97.30%, 96.86%, and 89.09%) and NSCLC (92.45%, 92.34%, 92.86%, 75.36%, and 98.09%). …”
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EMCC dispatch priority for trauma patients in Norway: a retrospective cohort study by Inger Marie Waal Nilsbakken, Torben Wisborg, Stephen Sollid, Elisabeth Jeppesen

“…We assessed sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), false negative rate (dispatch under-triage rate), false positive rate (dispatch over-triage rate), and accuracy of dispatch priority. …”
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Efficacy prediction of neoadjuvant cadonilimab plus FLOT therapy for advanced gastric cancer: a study based on body composition changes by Penghui Liu, Na Li, Jizhen Wang, Lingyun Guo, Jiwu Guo, Guoqing Shi, Jie Mao

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed. to explore the predictive value of body composition changes in the efficacy of neoadjuvant cadonilimab combined with FLOT therapy for advanced gastric cancer and provide a reference for personalized treatment.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted on 33 patients with advanced gastric cancer who received neoadjuvant cadonilimab combined with FLOT therapy and subsequently underwent surgery. …”
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Effect of Insulin Resistance on Prognosis of Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients with or Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Sun Y, Deng W, Luo L, Chen M

“…TyG index, TyG-BMI, and METS-IR all demonstrated predictive value for 3-month poor prognosis, with the TyG index showing the highest predictive accuracy [area under the curve (AUC): 0.848]. …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of the ESC 0/1-hour algorithm in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in a crowded emergency department: a real-world experience from a single-cen... by Emre Kudu, Ahmet Enes Kucukardali, Mustafa Altun, Ümit Öztürk, Erhan Altunbaş, Sinan Karacabey, Erkman Sanri, Arzu Denizbasi

“…The sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) for NSTEMI in the “rule-out” group were both 100%. …”
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Craniocaudal cyclic load improves risk assessment of lumbar pedicle screw loosening: finite element analysis based on computer tomography by Chenyu Jiang, Hanqiang Ouyang, Hanqiang Ouyang, Yali Li, Ning Lang, Yan Zhang, Liang Jiang, Liang Jiang, Huishu Yuan

“…This study explores the impact of craniocaudal cyclic load on pedicle screw fixation strength using computed tomography-based finite element analysis (CT-FEA) and evaluates its predictive value for PSL.MethodsA total of 23 PSL cases (7 men and 16 women) and 29 matched controls were analyzed using CT-FEA. …”
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Polo-like kinase 1 as a promising diagnostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target for hepatocellular carcinoma by Eman H. Yousef, Mohamed E El-Mesery, Maha R Habeeb, Laila A Eissa

“…Polo-like kinase 1 showed a reasonable sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value in hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis. …”
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Association between platelet to lymphocyte ratio and febrile urinary tract infection after double-J stent removal in children underwent laparoscopic pyeloplasty by Xun Lu, Qi Chen, Lixia Wang, Haobo Zhu, Liqu Huang, Jincai Zhou, Yunfei Guo

“…The univariate and multivariate logistic analysis were conducted to determine the potential risk factors of fUTI after DJ stent removal. The predictive value of potential risk factors were determined by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). …”
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Risk Factors for Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Vaginal Deliveries in China: A Case-Control Study of Second Births After IUD Removal by Shen L, Xu Y, Li B, Long Y

“…ROC curve analysis showed that the combined predictive value of these factors was superior, with an AUC of 0.805 for the combined predictive model.Conclusion: PPH is influenced by advanced maternal age, multiple miscarriages, high birth weight, and uterine atony. …”
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External validation and comparison of SAFE QUAKE and dialysis score in earthquake related crush injuries by Suleyman Alpar, Sarper Yilmaz, Çağrı Safa Buyurgan, Akif Yarkaç, Neslihan Ergun Suzer, Ali Cankut Tatlıparmak

“…Results The SAFE-QUAKE score demonstrated a higher negative predictive value (NPV) for ruling out dialysis (93.4%), whereas the Dialysis Score had superior positive predictive value (PPV) (71.0%). …”
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Selection for high quality pepper seeds by machine vision and classifiers by Ke-ling TU, Lin-juan LI, Li-ming YANG, Jian-hua WANG, Qun SUN

“…In addition, binary logistic regression and a neural network were applied to determine models with high predictive value of seed germination. Single-kernel germination tests were conducted to validate the predictive value of the identified features. …”
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Elevated levels of serum PKM2, Gal-3 and CitH3 could predict pulmonary infection complicated by mechanical ventilation by HUANG Hangdong, LI Danyu, ZHU Xiaofeng

“…Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive value of serum PKM2, Gal-3 and CitH3 for poor prognosis in patients undergoing MV. …”
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CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF OBSCURE ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC PATTERN "BROAD SHARP WAVE" IN CHILDREN by I. G. Kovalev, I. L. Stepanishhev, V. P. Zykov, T. A. Voronina

“…Thus, the pattern stitch is likely to play a predictive value for the detection of epilepsy, as an indicator of acute and / or remote brain damage. …”
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Adult-capture assays as a tool to measure insecticide resistance in Anopheles malaria vectors: a modeling comparison with larval-capture assays by Inga Holmdahl, Inga Holmdahl, Caroline O. Buckee, Caroline O. Buckee, Lauren M. Childs

“…In simulated samples of 100 test mosquitoes, reflecting WHO-recommended sample sizes, we found that adult-capture samples had a 94% positive predictive value (PPV) for resistance at the WHO’s 10% resistance cutoff, and a 97% negative predictive value (NPV), compared to 98% PPV and 19% NPV for larval-captured samples. …”
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