Statistical analysis and machine learning of TMS-induced MEPs for predicting poststroke motor impairment and performance by Chun-Ren Phang, Shintaro Uehara, Sachiko Kodera, Akiko Yuasa, Shin Kitamura, Yohei Otaka, Akimasa Hirata

“…This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of inter-trial correlation (ITC), a novel metric reflecting waveform consistency, along with MEP amplitude and resting motor threshold (rMT), in estimating post-stroke motor outcomes. …”
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CYLD as a key regulator of myocardial infarction-to-heart failure transition revealed by multi-omics integration by Jingya Xu, Jingya Xu, Zhonghua Dong, Zhaodong Li, Xuan Wang, Xuan Wang

“…Single-cell transcriptomic analysis demonstrated that CYLD exhibited the strongest correlation with the transition from MI to HF; using random forest modelling, we validated its predictive value in this context.DiscussionIn conclusion, our study identified CYLD as a critical regulator of the transition from MI to HF. …”
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A predictive model for WHO/ISUP pathologic grading of renal clear cell carcinoma based on CT radiomics: a multicenter study by Chunying Wu, Yuzhen Xi, Juanjuan Hu, Guodong Li, Xu Wang, Xiaofei Jiao, Zhongxiang Ding, Weiying Sun

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of CT radiomics combined with clinical-imaging features for the WHO/ISUP pathological grade of clear cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC). …”
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Exercise‐Induced Oxygen Desaturation and Heart Rate Response During 6‐Min Walk Test Predict Pulmonary Hypertension in Exertional Dyspnea: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Haojie Zhang, Menghuan Yan, Feng Li, Qi Chen, Rui Lu, Ziyu Wang, Xuan Zheng, Gangcheng Zhang

“…A risk‐stratification model incorporating these thresholds demonstrated improved predictive value for PH screening, with a C‐statistic of 0.786 (95% CI: 0.710–0.863, p < 0.001). …”
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Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (Liraglutide) on Glycemic Parameters and Circulating miRNA Expression in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Aqeel Meer AL-ZAMILY

“…ROC analysis showed strong diagnostic performance for miRNA-146a (AUC = 0.869) and miRNA-222 (AUC = 0.816), with moderate predictive value for miRNA-21 (AUC = 0.709). Conclusion: Liraglutide displayed significant glycemic control in patients with T2DM. …”
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Effector-Memory γδ T Lymphocytes Predict CMV Disease After the Withdrawal of Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplant Recipients by Yoann Abadie, Jonathan Visentin, Jonathan Visentin, Elodie Wojciechowski, Manon Charrier, Julie Déchanet-Merville, Isabelle Garrigue, Patrick Blanco, Patrick Blanco, Pierre Merville, Pierre Merville, Hannah Kaminski, Hannah Kaminski, Lionel Couzi, Lionel Couzi

“…While no significant association was found in the overall cohort, in R⁺ patients, a count &gt;4.65/mm³ was associated with a 97.7% positive predictive value for protection against CMV disease. Multivariate analysis confirmed its independent association with disease-free survival [HR: 0.27 (95% CI: 0.09–0.85), p = 0.0252]. …”
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Distribution of variants of the <i>TNFA</i> gene regulatory sites among Russian women of Caucasian origin with leiomyoma by V. I. Konenkov, A. V. Shevchenko, V. F. Prokofiev, E. G. Koroleva

“…The diagnostic specificity of this index was 100%, and the predictive value of this quotient reached 13.3, thus implying a 99.9% probability of a correct prediction. …”
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Association between FIB-4 index and lower extremity arterial disease in MASLD patients: a cross-sectional study by Chunxia Zhang, Yuchen Ying, Yuanhui Ru, Ziliang Wu, Yumeng Tian, Pingping Shen, Shiyuan Cao, Jing Zhang, Ri Liu

“…The Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index, a non-invasive marker of liver fibrosis, may have predictive value for LEAD in patients with MASLD. This study aimed to explore the association between FIB-4 and LEAD in a cohort of patients with MASLD. …”
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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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The Early Prediction of Patient Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure: A Retrospective Study by Maria Boesing, Justas Suchina, Giorgia Lüthi-Corridori, Fabienne Jaun, Michael Brändle, Jörg D. Leuppi

“…Conclusions: This study validated established predictors of AHF outcomes in a Swiss cohort, highlighting the predictive value of poor perfusion status, fluid overload, and comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease. …”
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Evaluation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus viral load surveillance system, national perspective in Tanzania: A descriptive cross-sectional study by Peter Richard Torokaa, Loveness John Urio, Ambwene Mwakalobo, Alex Sifaeli Magesa, James Njoroge Allan, David John Osima, Focus Medard Shao, Joseph Mziray, Yulitha Barnabas, Agricola Joachim, Mtebe Majigo

“…The system's sensitivity was 84.4%, with a predictive value positive (PVP) of 52% and a national data accuracy of 97%. …”
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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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Elevated neutrophil to high-density lipoprotein ratio predicts pneumonia in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage by Yuning Feng, Wenyao Cui, Yangchun Xiao, Xin Cheng, Lvlin Chen, Liyuan Peng, Chao You, Fang Fang, Li Li, Dianxiang Lu, Yu Zhang

“…The neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) has emerged as a novel marker of systemic inflammation with potential predictive value. This study examines whether elevated NHR is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia in patients with ICH, aiming to evaluate NHR as a practical biomarker for early risk prediction.MethodsThis retrospective multicenter cohort study included patients diagnosed with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from three hospitals: West China Hospital of Sichuan University (December 2010 to August 2019), The First People’s Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu (December 2016 to November 2020), and the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University (August 2012 to November 2020). …”
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A nomogram for predicting malnutrition risk in patients with chronic heart failure and correlation study between GHRL, MSTN, CRP, Hs-CRP by Yuling Zha, Chengshuai Liu, Yuping Zhou, Miao Kong, Jinlei Liu, Lu Jing, Hailati Gulimila

“…The nomogram developed in this study demonstrated robust predictive value for identifying malnutrition in this population. …”
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Association between international normalized ratio-to-albumin ratio and mortality in critically ill patients with gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective MIMIC-IV database study by Xingyi Yang, Shasha Ying, Lihong Lv, Yishu Ji, Jiaqian Ying, Huyan Ke

“…Abstract Background While the international normalized ratio-to-albumin ratio (PTAR) is an established independent prognostic indicator for various diseases, its predictive value for clinical outcomes in critically ill patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) has not been systematically evaluated. …”
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Integrative speckle-tracking echocardiography for the early detection and prediction of cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction by Shuo Qiu, Yuxin Zhang, Ying Hou, Songhao Chen, Huihui Yu, Han Li, Lianbi Zhao, Xiaofang Zhang, Xi Zhang, Jiahan Liu, Changyang Xing, Yunyou Duan, Lijun Yuan

“…The relative changes of GLS, LASr, GWI at T1 were identified as predictors of CTRCD, with improved predictive value when combined together. Conclusion Not only the GLS, but also the LASr and myocardial work indices were significantly impaired just after one cycle therapy of anthracycline. …”
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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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Association of Heart Rate Variability with the Psychosocial Stress Level in Men 41-44 Years Old Living in Moscow by O. M. Drapkina, V. B. Rozanov, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. Yu. Isaykina, G. A. Muromtseva, M. B. Kotova, E. S. Akarachkova

“…The results of correlation and multiple regression analysis confirmed that these HRV indicators are statistically significantly associated not only with PS, but also with other indicators (age, waist / hip ratio, diastolic blood pressure). However, their predictive value turned out to be low, and the proportion of the explained variance of HRV indices ranged from 2.5 to 13.1%.Conclusion. …”
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Time-Course Renal and Pulmonary Injury Analysis and Bioinformatics Screening of Core Pathogenic Genes and Immune Cell Infiltration Patterns in a Sepsis by Apizi A, Li J, Kamilijiang P, Yang CB, Wang ZK, Chai RF, Yu ZX

“…The five identified sepsis-related genes have predictive value in assessing sepsis risk. Insights into the interactions between key genes and immune cell populations may contribute to improved clinical management of sepsis.Keywords: GEO, immune cell infiltration, key genes, nomogram, sepsis…”
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