Comparative analysis of third-generation dual-energy CT and IVUS for in-stent restenosis detection by Mohey E. A. Eldeeb, Mohamed A. Mostafa, Tarek A. Nagiub, Mohammed H. E. Alshair, Islam E. Shehata

“…The specificities, sensitivities, negative predictive values (NPVs), and positive predictive values (PPVs) of the DSDECT and ICA were compared for confirming or excluding the ISDR using in-stent area restenosis (ISAR) and a minimal luminal area (MLA) ≤ 4.0 mm2 on IVUS as the reference standard. …”
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Evidence for a transgenerational mutational signature from ionizing radiation exposure in humans by Fabian Brand, Hannah Klinkhammer, Alexej Knaus, Manuel Holtgrewe, Leonie Weinhold, Dieter Beule, Kerstin Ludwig, Prachi Kothiyal, George Maxwell, Markus Noethen, Matthias Schmid, Karl Sperling, Peter Krawitz

“…We observed on average 2.65 cDNMs (0.61 adjusted for the positive predictive value (PPV)) per offspring in the CRU cohort, 1.48 (0.34 PPV) in the Radar cohort and 0.88 (0.20 PPV) in the Inova cohort. …”
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Plasma thrombin-antithrombin complex as a candidate biomarker for coronary slow flow by Jian-hong Mo, Bo Liang, Jing-tao Cen, Wan-ying Li, Yong-an Mo, Ming-cheng Tang, Dong Ye, Qiu-xia Long, Xun Hu, Xun Hu, Yuan-sheng Zhai, Yuan-sheng Zhai

“…Logistic regression analyses and a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve were performed to determine the predictive value of TAT for CSF.ResultsCompared with patients without CSF, patients with CSF showed higher plasma levels of TAT complex, total cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, all of which were also positively correlated with TFC. …”
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Hyperspectral imaging facilitating resect‐and‐discard strategy through artificial intelligence‐assisted diagnosis of colorectal polyps: A pilot study by Cheng Peng, Chong Xuan Tian, Yijun Mu, Mingjun Ma, Zhenlei Zhang, Meng Wan, Jing Liu, Zhen Li, Xiuli Zuo, Wei Li, Yanqing Li

“…With the assistance of the model, the median negative predictive value of neoplastic polyps increased from 50.0% to 88.2% (p = 0.013) in novices. …”
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Performance of the comprehensive nutrition screening index in predicting mortality after cardiac surgery by Jaeyeon Chung, Jinyoung Bae, Seyong Park, Dong Hyouk Kim, Youn Joung Cho, Karam Nam, Yunseok Jeon, Jae-Woo Ju

“…The Seoul National University Hospital-Nutrition Screening Index (SNUH-NSI) is an automated screening tool designed to comprehensively assess malnutrition risk. However, its predictive value in patients undergoing cardiac surgery remains unvalidated. …”
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Study on evaluation of the sensitivity and specificity of the electrophysiological parameters LD and AR in carpal tunnel syndrome by Lenuța Bîrsanu, Roxana Covali, Andrei Ionuț Cucu, Amelian Mădălin Bobu, Ioana Păvăleanu, Robert-Constantin Anicăi, Alin Ciubotaru, Mihaela-Dana Turliuc

“…AR showed the strongest predictive value for severe CTS progression (Exp(B) = 189.586), while occupational stress and age were significant risk factors for disease worsening. …”
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Bleeding risk factors in patients with acute coronary syndrome: data from observational studies ORACUL II by V. A. Brazhnik, L. O. Minushkina, R. R. Guliev, A. O. Averkova, A. A. Rogozhina, O. S. Koroleva, E. A. Zubova, E. A. Karmanchikova, N. R. Khasanov, M. A. Chichkova, O. I. Boeva, A. S. Galyavich, D. A. Zateyshchikov

“…ROC analysis showed that the predictive value of the ORACLE bleeding risk scale is 0,762, sensitivity — 62%, specificity — 78%.Conclusion. …”
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Usefulness of Positron Emission Tomography in the Examination of Hilar and Mediastinal Lymphadenopathies in Patients with Suspicion of Lung Cancer by Tara Pereiro-Brea, Antonio Golpe-Gómez, Antonio Miguel Golpe-Sánchez, Luís Valdés, Anxo Martínez de Alegría, José Martín Carreira-Villamor, Alberto Ruano-Raviña

“…PET displayed a high sensitivity (95%) and negative predictive value (NPV) (92%), outperforming CT (89% and 85%, respectively). …”
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Revealing the significance of tissue-resident memory T cells in lung adenocarcinoma through bioinformatic analysis and experimental validation by Zhuoqi Li, Mei Tian, Yuanhui Yang, Yuanyuan Wang, Lu Zhang, Fujing Huang, Xiao Wen, Xiaoshu Yin, Xiaoyan Lin, Xiaoyan Lin, Yuan Tian

“…The signature also had predictive value for the sensitivity of patients to chemical drugs. …”
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The relative importance of model type and input features for water supply forecasting in snow-dominated basins of the southwestern US by Madeline R. Pernat, Joseph Kasprzyk, Edith Zagona, Sydney D. Walker, Ben Livneh

“…Station-based features from multiple lag times are consistently selected, suggesting that earlier observations provide additional predictive value. Among meteorological and climatological features, specific humidity and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation are frequently selected across basins and model types, indicating broad predictive utility. …”
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Psychosocial considerations in pediatric heart transplantation: Initial validation of the Pediatric Psychosocial Assessment Tool at a single center by Michael O. Killian, PhD, MSW, Sonnie E. Mayewski, MSW, Schyler E. Brumm, MSW, Zhe He, PhD, Dipankar Gupta, MBBS, DCH, MD

“…However, few standardized tools exist to guide these evaluations in pediatric heart transplant settings, and even fewer have demonstrated empirical validity or predictive value. To address this gap, the Pediatric Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PPAT) was developed to provide a structured, semi-quantitative framework for evaluating psychosocial risk in pediatric transplant candidates. …”
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Time Course of Symptoms in Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Systematic Review by Bekir Rovčanin, Ibrahim Omerhodžić, Adem Nuhović, Emir Begagić, Nevena Mahmutbegović, Hakija Bečulić, Haso Sefo, Enra Mehmedika-Suljić, Almir Džurlić, Mirza Pojskić

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> VP shunting remains an effective intervention for NPH; however, evidence supporting the predictive value of preoperative symptom length is inconclusive. …”
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MMP-9 Activation via ROS/NF-κB Signaling in Colorectal Cancer Progression: Molecular Insights and Prognostic–Therapeutic Perspectives by Andrej Veljkovic, Goran Stanojevic, Branko Brankovic, Stefanos Roumeliotis, Konstantinos Leivaditis, Branka Djordjevic, Xiaobo Li, Aleksandra Klisic, Jovan Hadzi-Djokic, Gordana Kocic

“…MMP-9 demonstrated the highest predictive value for CRC, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic and theranostic marker. …”
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The Swedish bipolar collection (SWEBIC) by Mikael Landén, Erik Joas, Alina Karanti, Lydia Melchior, Olof Zachrisson, Robert Sigström, Elin Hörbeck, Andreas Göteson, Erik Pålsson, Lina Jonsson

“…The bipolar disorder diagnoses in BipoläR showed high agreement with medical records (positive predictive value of 0.90). The response rate in BipoläR was higher during the first (61%) than the second wave (23%). …”
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nCD64 index as a new early predictive biomarker for macrophage activation syndrome in adult-onset still’s disease by Tongxin Wu, Liyang Gu, Bisheng Shi, Yiwei Wu, Jinming Yang, Zhengting He, Xi He, Xinyun Zhu, Liangjing Lu, Xiaoxiang Chen, Ruru Guo

“…ROC curve analysis indicated that the nCD64 index reliably distinguished AOSD patients with MAS (AUC = 0.877; cutoff = 32.09; p < 0.001) and combined utilization of nCD64 index, ferritin, and sIL-2R demonstrated a strong predictive value. Correlations with hospitalization length (r = 0.382, p < 0.001) and maximum glucocorticoid dose (r = 0.326, p = 0.003) were also observed. …”
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Liver fatty acid-binding protein point-of-care testing detects heat-induced organ damage: a pilot study in Japanese male self-defense force personnel by Hiroyasu Goto, Takuya Ishikiriyama, Kyoko Oe, Reina Asaga, Hiroki Sato, Kazuma Mori, Bradley M. Kearney, Hiroyuki Nakashima, Takeshi Sugaya, Manabu Kinoshita, Naoki Oshima

“…The L-FABP POC kit enabled the detection of heat-induced kidney and/or liver damage after heat exposure (defined as serum creatinine [Cr] ≥ 1.2 mg/dL and total bilirubin ≥ 1.2 mg/dL) with a high negative predictive value (95.7%). L-FABP-positive participants showed higher serum Cr and total bilirubin levels than L-FABP-negative participants. …”
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The role of bile acid metabolism-related genes in prognosis assessment of hepatocellular carcinoma and identification of NPC1 as a biomarker by Maosen Xu, Maosen Xu, Yu Zhang, Yan Tie, Yiqiao Luo, Yang Wang, Ziqi Zhang

“…We then constructed a prognostic model based on these key genes, utilizing multivariate Cox regression analysis to determine their independent predictive value for overall survival in HCC patients. …”
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Prospective validation study of a combined urine and plasma test for predicting high-grade prostate cancer in biopsy naïve men by Torben Brøchner Pedersen, Mads Hvid Poulsen, Martin Lund, Søren Feddersen, Maher Albitar, Charlotte Aaberg Poulsen, Lars Lund

“…The test’s negative predictive value was 89% (CI: 81–94%). Conclusion: This study did not replicate the previously reported high accuracy of the biomarker test, highlighting the need for further refinement and robust external validation to ensure reliable performance across diverse patient populations. …”
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Association between iron homeostasis and prognosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a retrospective analysis from MIMIC-IV database by Zhenchao Dong, Chaoqun Xu, Shanjun Yu, Xiaojun Zhang, Jintao Yuan, Liangchen Tang, Li Xie, Jiaqin Zhang, Qi Li, Jian Wang

“…Furthermore, to a certain degree, these four indicators possessed predictive value for both long-term and in-hospital mortality in patients with COPD.ConclusionThis study underscores the critical connection between iron-related biomarkers and the prognosis of COPD patients, contributing valuable insights for risk stratification and clinical management in this demographic. …”
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Preoperative muscle function assessments in nursing as predictors of postoperative outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer and malnutrition by Tingting Xie, Jiang Li, Xiaofen Wu, Xiangxiang Yang, Minmin Wang, Qiantong Dong, Xiaolei Chen, Weizhe Chen, Xiuyun Zheng

“…This study aims to explore whether the evaluation of muscle function has predictive value for the prognosis of CRC patients with malnutrition.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical parameters of patients with CRC and malnutrition based on the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria who underwent radical surgery at our center from 2015 to 2021. …”
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