Lupus nephritis and U1-RNP-antibodies are associated with low bone mineral density and osteoporosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: baseline findings in a sub-cohort... by Edgar Wiebe, Elisa Celine Schilling, Dörte Huscher, Andriko Palmowski, Zhivana Boyadzhieva, Sandra Hermann, Burkhard Muche, Mirella Lopez Picazo, Gerhard Krönke, Falk Hiepe, Tobias Alexander, Frank Buttgereit

“…We used multivariable linear and logistic regression models to identify BMD- and osteoporosis-related factors. …”
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Cysteine mediates the association of essential trace elements with polycystic ovary syndrome: Does ambient particulate matters exposure modify the mediation effect of cysteine by Rui Dong, Shiwei Ren, Xin Wang, Jing Yuan, Tao Yin, Dongyang Zhang, Qian Li, Jing Yang, Zihan Sun, Yajing Liu, Linsheng Yang, Fangbiao Tao, Zhiguo Zhang, Dongmei Ji, Jing Wei, Chunmei Liang

“…Subsequently, the mediating effect of Cys on the linear relationship between elements and PCOS was analyzed using the conventional mediation model, and the mediating effect of Cys on the non-linear association was tested using the piecewise mediation model. …”
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Association of proBNPage with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among US adults: an analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Yan Wang, Yan Li, Xiaoyu Zhang, Jiang He, Fang Wu, Jing Ren, Jun Tao, Chen Su, Wenhao Xia, Zhe Zhou, Yijia Shao

“…Cox proportional hazards models were used to determine the relationship between proBNPage and outcomes with adjustment for risk factors or other biological age indexes. …”
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Association between plasma odd-chain fatty acid levels and immune cell traits in psoriasis: insights from a prospective cohort study by Rongcan Shi, Rongcan Shi, Rongcan Shi, Yifei Xu, Yifei Xu, Xingyu Jiang, Xingyu Jiang, Xingyu Jiang, Bo Yu, Bo Yu, Rui Ma, Rui Ma, Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Yuling Shi, Yuling Shi, Yuling Shi

“…Therapeutic response was evaluated at weeks 12 and 28 based on clinical improvement. Multivariate linear and logistic regression analyses, stratified subgroup analyses, and restricted cubic spline models were employed.ResultsHigher plasma levels of C15:0 were significantly associated with increased total WBC and neutrophil counts. …”
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Subclinical myocardial changes in rheumatoid arthritis: cardiovascular magnetic resonance evidence of immuno-inflammatory remodeling by Zoltan Tarjanyi, Liliana Szabo, Liliana Szabo, Liliana Szabo, Nikoletta Mong, Adil Mahmood, Adil Mahmood, Zsofia Dohy, Zsofia Dora Drobni, Alexisz Panajotu, Laszlo Tothfalusi, Agnes Szappanos, Agnes Szappanos, Zahra Raisi-Estabragh, Zahra Raisi-Estabragh, Bela Merkely, Bela Merkely, Gyorgy Nagy, Gyorgy Nagy, Gyorgy Nagy, Hajnalka Vago, Hajnalka Vago

“…CMR assessed myocardial structure, function, and tissue characteristics, including native T1/T2 mapping, ventricular volumes, strain analysis, and late gadolinium enhancement. Linear regression models adjusted for age, sex, hypertension, and diabetes evaluated associations between RA characteristics and CMR parameters.ResultsRA patients exhibited elevated native T1 values (980 ± 34 ms vs. 955 ± 33 ms; P < 0.01), indicative of subclinical myocardial fibrosis. …”
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Personal exposure to air pollutants and immune system biomarkers in pregnant women by Anouk Marsal, Laurene Frau, Laurence Chaperot, Ines Amine, Sarah Lyon-Caen, Anne Boudier, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Rhabira Elazzouzi, Claire Philippat, Karine Supernant, Johanna Lepeule, Joane Quentin, Ryan Chartier, Sam Bayat, Remy Slama, Gaelle Uzu, Valérie Siroux

“…Associations between each air pollutant and each cytokine were assessed using adjusted linear regression models. An increase in NO2 exposure was associated with higher interleukin 10 (IL-10) and lower PHA-activated tumor necrosis factor (TNF). …”
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Trends in the use of video consultation in general practice during COVID-19: impact of practice and country characteristics based on the international, cross-sectional PRICOV-19 st... by Ulrik Bak Kirk, Maria de la Cruz Gomez Pellin, Kathryn Hoffmann, Florian Odilo Stummer, Esther Van Poel, Claus Høstrup Vestergaard, Anne Holm, Athina Tatsioni, Ferdinando Petrazzuoli, Ana Luisa Neves, Raquel Gomez Bravo, Radost Asenova, Christian Mallen, Gazmend Bojaj, Andree Rochfort, Pierre Vanden Bussche, Claire Collins, Sara Willems, Flemming Bro, Adrian Rohrbasser, Linda Huibers

“…Finally, we conducted a linear mixed model analysis at the country-level, examining five models incrementally within a one-level random intercept regression model. …”
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Cross-sectional study on exercise capacity in obese patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome by Shengrui Mei, Yue Zhou, Wenjun Wu, Xiaochuan Cui, Junyan Cai, Peng Yuan, Shukun Deng

“…In the univariate model, for every 1-unit increase in AHI, all CPET indicators decreased significantly (p < 0.01). …”
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Attitudes, Perceptions, and Factors Influencing the Adoption of AI in Health Care Among Medical Staff: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Qianqian Dai, Ming Li, Maoshu Yang, Shiwu Shi, Zhaoyu Wang, Jiaojiao Liao, Zhaoji Li, Weinan E, Liyuan Tao, Yi-Da Tang

“…The structured questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitudes toward medical AI, experiences and insights regarding using medical AI, and perceptions and factors influencing the adoption of AI based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. Multiple linear regression and Karlson-Holm-Breen mediation analysis were used to identify influencing factors. …”
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Predicting symptomatic carotid artery plaques with radiomics-based carotid perivascular adipose tissue characteristics: a multicenter, multiclassifier study by Ting Zhao, Guihan Lin, Weiyue Chen, Jianhua Wu, Weiming Hu, Lei Xu, Yongjun Chen, Yang Jing, Lin Shen, Shuiwei Xia, Chenying Lu, Minjiang Chen, Jiansong Ji, Weiqian Chen

“…Conclusion The combined model performed excellently in predicting symptomatic carotid plaques. …”
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Plasma biomarkers of dairy intake and gut microbiome, and their association with incident carotid plaque: a prospective cohort study by Congmei Xiao, Qian Chen, Menglei Shuai, Chang Gao, Wanglong Gou, Zelei Miao, Ke Zhang, Luqi Shen, Xinxiu Liang, Chun Wang, Haili Zhong, Meng Ye, Fengzhe Xu, Jun Tang, Zengliang Jiang, Yue Xi, Yuanqing Fu, Yu-ming Chen, Ju-Sheng Zheng

“…Associations of OCFAs with CAP, gut microbial alpha diversity, specific genera, and related metabolites were examined using Cox proportional hazards models or linear regression models, with adjustments of potential confounders. …”
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Kinetic Patterns of Antibiotic Consumption in German Acute Care Hospitals from 2017 to 2023 by Birgitta Schweickert, Niklas Willrich, Marcel Feig, Marc Schneider, Michael Behnke, Luis Alberto Peña Diaz, Christine Geffers, Imke Wieters, Karin Gröschner, Doreen Richter, Alexandra Hoffmann, Tim Eckmanns, Muna Abu Sin

“…The time period was subdivided into three phases: pre-pandemic phase (2017–2019), main pandemic phase (2020–2021) and transition phase (2022–2023). Linear regression models have been used to determine the presence of an overall trend, the change in intra-phasic trends and phase-specific mean consumption levels over time. …”
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Exploring the effects of curiosity and anxiety on Mathematics teaching efficacy beliefs in primary school teachers by Veysel Göçer, Ender Özeren

“…Method The research, which was designed according to a cross-sectional research model, was conducted in accordance with the relational survey model, one of the quantitative research approaches. …”
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IMPORTANCE OF THE LEPTIN/GRELIN RATIO AS A BIOMARKER IN DIETARY INDUCED HYPERLIPIDEMIA IN FEMALE C57Black/6 MICE by N. A. Riger, V. S. Evstratova, S. A. Apryatin, I. V. Gmoshinskiy, R. A. Khanferyan

“…L/ Gh ratio and IL-12p(40) showed both content Not only a correlation dependence, but also significant changes were noted between the experimental groups in the in vivo model of alimentary dyslipidemia in mice.…”
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Associations between follicular fluid and serum neonicotinoid insecticide exposure and sex hormones and ovarian reserve: A retrospective study among women undergoing IVF/ICSI by Nijie Li, Ziyu Liu, Linan Xu, Rui Huang, Zhenhan Xu, Guihua Liu, Xing Yang, Xiaoyan Liang

“…Using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, we collected and analyzed fifteen kinds of NNIs in 436 paired serum and follicular fluid samples from women undergoing IVF/ICSI, who were recruited in southern China. Linear regression model and BKMR model were applied to explore the associations between NNIs exposure and sex hormones and ovarian reserve. …”
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Global trends in testicular and prostate cancer among adolescents and young adult males aged 15–49 years, 1990–2021: insights from the GBD study by Xinyu Zhang, Yijia Li, Chaoguang Yan, Lanyue Ma, Mengjiao Yu, Yunchao Yang, Sen Lin, Ruiqi Zhao, Lisheng Peng

“…To analyze temporal trends, we applied the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) method using linear regression models to calculate age-standardized incidence and DALY rates. …”
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Phylogeographic breaks and how to find them: An empirical attempt at separating vicariance from isolation by distance in a lizard with restricted dispersal by Rancilhac, Loïs, Miralles, Aurélien, Geniez, Philippe, Mendez-Aranda, Daniel, Beddek, Menad, Brito, José Carlos, Leblois, Raphaël, Crochet, Pierre-André

“…Using the nuclear markers, we then applied linear regression models to investigate whether genetic divergence could be explained by geographical distances alone, or barriers to gene flow (real phylogeographic breaks). …”
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Culture, self-esteem and menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls in Uganda: the impact of economic and family strengthening by Flavia Namuwonge, Samuel Kizito, Vicent Ssentumbwe, Phionah Namatovu, Florence Namuli, Nhial T. Tutlam, Proscovia Nabunya, Fred M. Ssewamala

“…We used mixed-effect linear regression models to assess the impact of economic empowerment on self-esteem, measured by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the moderation effect of menstrual hygiene knowledge, measured by a nine-item scale, and cultural attitudes, measured by self-reported school absence during menstrual periods. …”
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Association between cumulative uric acid exposure and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease by Yunpeng Li, Hong Ji, Fei Tian, Xinyu Ge, Liying Cao, Xiangming Ma

“…Kaplan-Meier survival curves quantified cumulative MAFLD incidence rates across quartiles, followed by multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression models to evaluate dose-response relationships between cum UA exposure and MAFLD risk. …”
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Association between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure and blood pressure: From epidemiological evidence to mechanistic insights by Ziwen An, Yayuan Mei, Zhenzhen Tan, Zexuan Jiang, Xiuli Zeng, Longfei Li, Zheyuan Liu, Haiyan Shi, Jing Li, Wenjing Duan, Yiming Zhu, Mingmei Guo, Yi Liu, Ang Li, Huicai Guo

“…We employed multiple linear regression and quantile g-computation models to examine the effects of plasma PFASs on systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and pulse pressure (PP). …”
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