Clinical and Histopathologic Characteristics of Oral and Maxillofacial Malignancies: A 5-year Assessment in an Iranian Population by Saber Babazadeh, Shadi Saghafi Khadem, Zeinab Mousavi

“…Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method. P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: A total of 99 records were reviewed. …”
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High Expression of UPK3A Promotes the Progression of Gastric Cancer Cells by Inactivating p53 Pathway by Deliang Xu, Jing Guo, Hongwei Xu

“…Data from TCGA database were used to assess the expression, and Kaplan-Meier plotter analysis was used to assess the prognosis value of UPK3A. …”
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Predefined and data-driven CT radiomics predict recurrence-free and overall survival in patients with pulmonary metastases treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy. by Pascal Salazar, Patrick Cheung, Balaji Ganeshan, Anastasia Oikonomou

“…<h4>Results</h4>Using both Kaplan-Meier analysis with its log-rank tests and multivariate Cox regression analysis, the best radiomic features of both methods were selected: CTTA-based "entropy" and the FPCA-based first mode of variation of tumoural CT density histogram: "F1." …”
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The prevalence and prognostic significance of Sarcopenia and Adipopenia in Pleural Mesothelioma by Andrew C. Kidd, Gordon W. Cowell, Geoffrey A. Martin, Jenny Ferguson, Dean A. Fennell, Matt Evison, Kevin G. Blyth

“…Overall survival associations were evaluated using Kaplan–Meier methodology ± Cox proportional hazards models. …”
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Description of the Serological Response After Treatment of Chronic Imported Schistosomiasis by Marta González-Sanz, Irene Martín-Rubio, Oihane Martín, Alfonso Muriel, Sagrario de la Fuente-Hernanz, Clara Crespillo-Andújar, Sandra Chamorro-Tojeiro, Begoña Monge-Maíllo, Francesca F. Norman, José A. Pérez-Molina

“…Generalized estimating equation (GEE) models and Kaplan–Meier curves were used to analyze the evolution of serological values. …”
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COMUNICAREA STRATEGICĂ: UNELE CONSIDERAȚII TEORETICE by USM ADMIN

“…Analiza subliniază necesitatea dezvoltării unor strategii de comunicare bine fundamentate, coerent coordonate și cu impact semnificativ, ca măsură esențială pentru menținerea rezilienței într-un mediu de securitate caracterizat de volatilitate și schimbare constantă. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the expression and prognostic value of ARMCs in pancreatic adenocarcinoma by Guanxiang Zhuo, Shengzhai Lin, Fei Yuan, Qiaoling Zheng, Yinpin Guo, Zuwei Wang, Jianfei Hu, Meihong Yao, Fuxiu Zhong, Shi Chen, Yanling Chen, Huixing Chen

“…Then, Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA), the cBioPortal database, the Human Protein Atlas (HPA), Kaplan-Meier Plotter, LinkedOmics Database, Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG), Cytoscape and Timer were used to analyze the relationship between ARMCs and PAAD. …”
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Pathological Characteristics, Prognostic Determinants and the Outcome of Patients Diagnosed with Colorectal Adenocarcinoma at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali by Delphine Uwamariya, Déogratias Ruhangaza, Belson Rugwizangoga

“…Survival curves were plotted using the Kaplan–Meier method, and log-rank test was used to assess the statistical differences in the observed survival curves by each categorical variable. …”
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Combined prognostic value of the cancer stem cell markers CD47 and CD133 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Jian‐Hua Wang, Shu‐Ting Huang, Lan Zhang, Zi‐Gang Liu, Rong‐Xin Liang, Sen‐Wei Jiang, Yi‐Nan Jiang, Xing‐Juan Yu, Yu‐Chuan Jiang, Xi‐Zhao Li, Pei‐Fen Zhang, Zhe‐Sheng Wen, Min Zheng

“…Methods Immunohistochemistry was employed to identify the characteristics of CD47 and CD133 in 26 pairs of tumor tissues and adjacent non‐tumor tissues and 136 ESCC tissues. Kaplan‐Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards models were built for estimating the prognostic values of CD47 and CD133 expression and their combined stemness index. …”
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Impact of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment on Cholangiocarcinoma Prognosis in Southern Thailand by Chirawadee Sathitruangsak, Tanawat Pattarapuntakul, Apichat Kaewdech, Tortrakoon Thongkan, Apinya Prisutkul, Phatcharaporn Thongwatchara, Hutcha Sriplung, Chanon Kongkamol, Kanyanatt Kanokwiroon, Sumalee Obchoei, Pimsiri Sripongpun

“…Overall survivals (OS) were determined by Kaplan–Meier method and multivariable Cox regressions. Results The mean age was 63.9 years; 50.7% were men. …”
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Surgical Outcomes of Trabeculectomy in Uveitic Glaucoma: A Long-Term, Single-Center, Retrospective Case-Control Study by Rina Kanaya, Riki Kijima, Yasuhiro Shinmei, Akihiro Shinkai, Takeshi Ohguchi, Kenichi Namba, Shinki Chin, Susumu Ishida

“…Surgical success was defined as an intraocular pressure (IOP) less than 18 or 15 mmHg. The Kaplan–Meier survival curves for surgical failure were analyzed. …”
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Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Gallbladder: A Clinicopathological Analysis of 13 Patients and a Review of the Literature by Pengyan Wang, Jingci Chen, Ying Jiang, Congwei Jia, Junyi Pang, Shan Wang, Xiaoyan Chang

“…Total analysis of 41 GB-MiNENs showed that patients were mainly elderly women (female/male ratio, 2.4 : 1.0; median age, 60 years). Kaplan-Meier’s analysis demonstrated that liver metastasis and TNM stage III-IV were associated with decreased OS (P<0.05), whereas age, sex, tumor size, grade of the neuroendocrine component, lymph node metastasis, and adjuvant chemotherapy were not significantly prognostic indicators of OS. …”
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The association between systemic inflammatory response index and contrast-associated acute kidney injury in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention by Jun-Han Chen, Li-Wei Zhang, Wen-Jia Liang, Wei-ze Lin, Xiao-Fang Chen, Zhi-Jie Lin, Chang-Xi Wang, Kai-Yang Lin, Yan-Song Guo

“…[Hazard ratio (HR)=1.448, 95%CI: 1.188–1.765; p < 0.001]. Besides, Kaplan–Meier survival curve also indicated that the cumulative rate of mortality was considerably higher in the high SIRI group.Conclusions High levels of SIRI are independent predictors of CA-AKI and long-term mortality in patients undergoing elective PCI.…”
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Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Adverse Cardiovascular Outcome in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Younger than 60 Years Old by Yingsi Zeng, Zijun Chen, Qinkai Chen, Xiaojiang Zhan, Haibo Long, Fenfen Peng, Fengping Zhang, Xiaoran Feng, Qian Zhou, Lingling Liu, Xuan Peng, Evergreen Tree Nephrology Association, Guanhua Guo, Yujing Zhang, Zebin Wang, Yueqiang Wen, Jiao Li, Jianbo Liang

“…NLR was categorized in triplicates: NLR≤2.74, 2.74<NLR≤3.96, and NLR>3.96. Kaplan-Meier cumulative incidence curve and multivariable COX regression analysis were used to determine the relationship between NLR and the incidence of adverse CV outcome, while a competitive risk model was applied to assess the effects of other outcomes on adverse CV prognosis. …”
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Follow-up Care among Medicaid Patients with Schizophrenia treated with Antipsychotics in the Inpatient Setting by Amanda M. Farr, David M. Smith, Jacqueline A. Pesa, Zhun Cao

“…Psychiatric-related follow-up outpatient visits within 30 days of discharge were identified from Medicaid claims based on Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set specifications. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox proportional hazards models were used to describe and analyze time to follow-up visit and to identify patient and hospitalization characteristics associated with follow-up visit. …”
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Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment in Patients with Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Recommended for Surgery by Hui Wang, Di Yang, Yan Lv, Jing Lin, Haibin Wang

“…The cumulative rates of death were compared between patients with and without recommended operations using the Kaplan−Meier curves. Results. Operation was recommended for 3331 patients but was not performed in 912 (27.4%) patients (then on-operative group). …”
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SLC1A5 is a key regulator of glutamine metabolism and a prognostic marker for aggressive luminal breast cancer by Lutfi H. Alfarsi, Rokaya El Ansari, Busra Erkan, Ali Fakroun, Madeleine L. Craze, Mohammed A. Aleskandarany, Kiu Wai Cheng, Ian O. Ellis, Emad A. Rakha, Andrew R. Green

“…Statistical analysis was performed using chi-squared tests, ANOVA, Spearman’s correlation, Kaplan–Meier analysis, and Cox regression. SLC1A5 mRNA and SLC1A5 protein expression were strongly correlated in luminal B, HER2 + and triple-negative BC (TNBC). …”
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Postoperative blood glucose increase can predict all-cause mortality within 3 months after successful interventional recanalization in patients with acute large vessel occlusion ce... by Wensheng Zhang, Yajie Liu, Hongxing Zhou, Jie Li, Weifang Xing, Kaifeng Li, Yudi Li, Xiongjun He, Li Ling, Jinzhao He

“…The all-cause mortality rate within 3 months after surgery in BGI patients was higher than that in non BGI patients (24.66% vs. 3.23%, P < 0.001). The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that patients with BGI had a higher postoperative mortality rate at 3 months (P < 0.001). …”
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Percutaneous ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for patients with liver metastases from gastrointestinal stromal tumors by Li Liu, Bing Wang, Zhong-Yi Zhang, Song Wang, Hao Wu, Hong Wang, Wei Wu, Kun Yan, Wei Yang

“…Survival curves were constructed using the Kaplan–Meier method and compared using the log-rank test. …”
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Identification of a distinctive immunogenomic gene signature in stage-matched colorectal cancer by Pankaj Ahluwalia, Ashis K. Mondal, Ashutosh Vashisht, Harmanpreet Singh, Ahmet Alptekin, Kalyani Ballur, Nivin Omar, Meenakshi Ahluwalia, Kimya Jones, Amanda Barrett, Vamsi Kota, Ravindra Kolhe

“…For the quantification of transcripts, we used the NanoString nCounter platform. Kaplan–Meier and Log-rank tests were used to perform survival analyses. …”
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