Prediction accuracy of discrete choice experiments in health-related research: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Ying Zhang, Thi Quynh Anh Ho, Fern Terris-Prestholt, Matthew Quaife, Esther de Bekker-Grob, Peter Vickerman, Jason J. Ong

“…Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic, and sources of heterogeneity using meta-regression. …”
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The Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelial Dysfunction by Andrej Dzupina, Dominik Pella, Pavol Zenuch, Zuzana Zenuchova, Jaipaul Singh, Monika Jankajova, Jan Fedacko

“…The results also revealed a statistically significant decrease in apolipoprotein B (0.94 ± 0.36 vs. 1.13 ± 0.35, <i>p</i> = 0.001) and homocysteine (19.31 ± 5.29 vs. 13.78 ± 3.05, <i>p</i> = 0.001) and an increase in glutathione peroxidase plasma levels (41.65 ± 8.90 vs. 45.20 ± 8.01), <i>p</i> = 0.001. …”
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Quantitative swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) analysis of macular microvascular alterations in Bietti crystalline dystrophy by Shiyi Yin, Jinyuan Wang, Haihan Zhang, Xuan Yang, Jingting Luo, Wenbin Wei

“…From stage 1 to stage 2, VD in all retinal layers decreased significantly (P < 0.05), whereas differences between stages 2 and 3 were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The FAZ area and perimeter showed no significant difference across the three stages (P > 0.05). …”
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Insulin resistance surrogates are associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in population with metabolic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study of NHANES by Jinhao Liao, Linjie Wang, Lian Duan, Fengying Gong, Huijuan Zhu, Hui Pan, Hongbo Yang

“…Restricted cubic spline curves showed QUICKI, IGR, and e-IS had a nonlinear relationship with statistical significance. MetS population at the highest quartile of HOMA-β or IGR exhibited lower all-cause and cardiovascular event probabilities compared with those at the lowest quartile, and e-IS had a similar correlation with cardiovascular events. …”
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Modulation of myeloid and T cells in vivo by Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor ibrutinib in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Li Zhang, Matthew Crocker, Lawrence Fong, Lisa M Coussens, Charles D Lopez, Shamilene Sivagnanam, Meenal Sinha, Brandon Chen, Jaqueline Marquez, Alexander Cheung, Whitney Tamaki, Jacob Stultz, Kendra Todd, Courtney Betts, Madeline J Griffith, Isabelle Solman, Eric Liu, Denise Pener, Anne Fahlman, Erin Taber, Kimberly Lerner, Brindha Rajagopalan, Clarisha Ware, Mark Bridge, Johnson Vo, Hannah Dragomanovich, Julie Sudduth-Klinger, Gina Vaccaro, Margaret Tempero

“…Changes in abundance and functional state of immune cells in the blood was evaluated by mass cytometry by time of flight and statistical scaffold analysis, while that in the local tumor microenvironment (TME) were assessed by multiplex immunohistochemistry. …”
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Group Psychological Therapy Program in Adult Patients with Congenital Heart Disease and Anxious–Depressive Symptoms by Efrén Martínez-Quintana, Karen Codana-Alcántara, Hector M. Montesdeoca-Naranjo, Marta Isabel García-Suárez, María Pino Fleitas-Álvarez, María Alcántara-Castellano, Alejandro Ruiz-Castellano, Ana González-Isasi, Fayna Rodríguez-González, Esperanza Bosch-Casañas

“…Meanwhile, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale score was close to reaching statistical significance (27.4 ± 6.0 vs. 25.1 ± 5.4, <i>p</i> = 0.051), while the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory did not. …”
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Genetic Polymorphisms in RNF138, ABCA1 and ESRRG-GPATCH2 Genes and their Role in Insulin Resistance Risk among Normal BMI Individuals in Indian Population: A Case-control Study by Sabitha Thummala, Sarah Fathima, Nithya Kruthi, Junaid Ahmed Khan Ghori, Katherine Saikia, Vivek Belde, Balamurali Andiyakkal Rajendran, Rahul Ranganathan

“…Genotyping for rs4799327 (RNF138), rs2275543 (ABCA1), and rs1497828 (ESRRG-GPATCH2) was performed using the Illumina Infinium Global Screening Array (GSA). Statistical analyses, including Odds Ratios (ORs), 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs), and inheritance model analysis, were conducted to assess the association between genotypes and IR. …”
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Relevance of the synergy of surveillance and populational networks in understanding the Usutu virus outbreak within common blackbirds (Turdus merula) in Metropolitan France, 2018 by Bouchez-Zacria, Malika, Calenge, Clément, Villers, Alexandre, Lecollinet, Sylvie, Gonzalez, Gaelle, Quintard, Benoit, Leclerc, Antoine, Baurier, Florence, Paty, Marie-Claire, Faure, Éva, Eraud, Cyril, Decors, Anouk

“…In addition, common blackbird populations could be monitored through another network (REZOP). Statistical analysis (spatial, temporal, spatiotemporal and environmental determinants) of the SAGIR and AFVPZ network data helped to highlight the early appearance of separate large clusters of USUV cases in mid-July 2018, the subsequent diffusion into smaller and secondary clusters at the end of August 2018, and a meanwhile enlargement of the first clusters with an increase in the number of cases. …”
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Serum Soluble ST2 Correlated with Symptom Severity and Clinical Response of Sublingual Immunotherapy for House Dust Mite-Induced Allergic Rhinitis Patients by Kang Zhu, Cui Xia, Jingguo Chen, Chao Yu, Tianxi Gao, Jing Yan, Na Shao, Pin Zhu, Bin Sun, Xiaoyong Ren, Yanni Zhang

“…In addition, patients in the effective group levels exhibited significantly lower sST2 levels post-SLIT than pre-SLIT (P<0.001), but no statistic difference was observed in the ineffective group (P>0.05). …”
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Efficacy of drugs most commonly prescribed at functional gastrointestinal diseases (functional dyspepsia syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome) observational study results by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova, D. V. Reykhart, O. S. Shifrin, A. G. Beniashvili, O. S. Lyashenko, A. V. Belostotsky

“…Primary documentation data of 11 patients were unsuitable for statistical processing. The analysis of primary documentation and results symptom assessment of 383 patients with verified diagnosis of functional gastrointestinal disease by «7×7» questionnaire was carried out. …”
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Resurgence of Mumps among Lower Socioeconomic Class of Children in Ahmedabad: A Cross-sectional Study of 115 Cases in a Tertiary Care Center by Dipti V Patel, Zeel Patel, Snehal V Patel, Pooja Gandhi, Gayatri Parmar, Param S Patel

“…A detailed physical examination was performed, and the data was tabulated in an Excel sheet. An appropriate statistical analysis using percentage calculation was performed. …”
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A workplace-based HIV self-testing intervention as a determinant for self-testing knowledge, beliefs, and use among unskilled workers in Wakiso Uganda by Gerald Mukisa Nsereko, Khamisi Musanje, Eron Robinah Ayesiga, Loyce Kiiza Kobusingye, Rhoda Namubiru, Moses Sempala, Christine Kiwala, Martin Mabunda Baluku

“…Results A comparison of the mean differences between the pre-post-test scores for the intervention group showed a statistically significant difference for HIVST knowledge [M=-1.38, SD = 0.719, t=-13.0, df = 45, p ≤.05], perceived susceptibility [M=-0.92, SD = 0.867, t=-7.20, df = 45, p ≤.05], perceived benefits [M=-0.92, SD = 0.593, t=-5.63, df = 45, p ≤.05], perceived barriers [M=-1.22, SD = 1.12, t=-5.63, df = 45, p ≤.05], and HIVST use [M=-1.22, SD = 1.12, t=-5.63, df = 45, p ≤.05]. …”
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KEAP1 mutations as key crucial prognostic biomarkers for resistance to KRAS-G12C inhibitors by Linyan Tian, Chengming Liu, Sufei Zheng, Huiyang Shi, Fang Wei, Wenxin Jiang, Yucheng Dong, Haiyan Xu, Enzhi Yin, Nan Sun, Jie He, Yan Wang

“…Although STK11 mutations and heightened PD-L1 expression indicated a trend toward poorer outcomes, these correlations lacked statistical significance. Conclusion This research affirms KRAS-G12C inhibitors as promising treatments, especially for certain patient subgroups, and underscores KEAP1 mutations as key biomarkers for resistance. …”
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Application of Minocycline-Containing Bismuth Quadruple Therapies as First-Line Regimens in the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori by Lingyun Zhang, Yu Lan, Qi Wang, Yuexia Zhang, Xiaobei Si

“…According to per protocol analysis, the eradication rates of RMAB group, RMMB group, and RACB group were 89.5% (102/114), 84.3% (91/108), and 76.8% (86/112), respectively, with statistically significant differences (χ2=6.673, p=0.036). …”
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Hubungan Indeks Massa Tubuh dengan Cedera Ligamen Krusiat Anterior pada Atlet Cabang Olahraga Kontak by Rurin Ardiyanti, Afriwardi Afriwardi, Nur Afrainin Syah

“…This study showed that high BMI on athletes was a risk factor for ACL injury but not significant statistically.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> </em><em>body mass index, anterior cruciate ligament, athlete</em><em></em></p></div><em><br clear="all" /> </em>…”
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Over 20-year Follow-up Result of Total Knee Arthroplasty for Knee Arthropathy: A Single Center Cohort Study by XU Yiming, HU Mingwei, ZHU Wei, YU Muyang, LIN Jin, JIN Jin, QIAN Wenwei, FENG Bin, WENG Xisheng

“…The ROM of knee joint were (93.44±17.30) °, (101.88±13.33) °, and (91.56±15.98) ° at preoperative, 10-year of postoperative and last follow-up, respectively, and there was no statistical significance between the groups (P > 0.05). …”
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The Influence of Vitamin D Levels and Supplementation on the Treatment of Patients Affected by MRONJ by Filip Michalak, Marzena Dominiak, Jan Kiryk, Paweł Popecki, Dominik Kubicki, Jacek Matys, Kinga Grzech-Leśniak

“…However, overall healing rates were somewhat higher in the supplemented group, though they did not reach statistical significance. Antibiotic protection uses also reduced the need for further treatment (OR = 6.20; <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Assessing the comparative effectiveness of ECHO and coaching implementation strategies in a jail/provider MOUD implementation trial by Todd Molfenter, Jessica Vechinski, Jee-Seon Kim, Jingru Zhang, Lionel Meng, Jessica Tveit, Lynn Madden, Faye S. Taxman

“…While high-dose coaching had greater gains for MOUDs overall than low-dose coaching, those gains were statistically insignificant, suggesting low-dose coaching to be more economical. …”
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Comparison of 1D and 3D volume measurement techniques in NF2-associated vestibular schwannoma monitoring by Isabel Gugel, Nuran Aboutaha, Bianca Pfluegler, Ulrike Ernemann, Martin Ulrich Schuhmann, Marcos Tatagiba, Florian Grimm

“…Pre- and postoperative MLD3 and OA statistically significantly predict SVA (p < 0.001), but the postoperative correlation was weaker, particularly for MLD3 to SVA values. …”
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Poor sleep quality and associated factors among HIV-positive and negative postpartum women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Milen Mihertabe, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Gidey Rtbey

“…Variables having a p-value of less than 0.05 in multivariable analysis were considered statistically significant and an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed.ResultsIn this study, the overall prevalence of poor sleep quality among postpartum women was 56.3% [95% CI (51.9, 60.6)]. …”
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