Polatuzumab vedotin combined with bendamustine and rituximab for relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A systematic review protocol. by Mohammadreza Eslami, Mahdi Mehrabi, Mehrdad Payandeh, Fakhredin Saba

“…Data synthesis will utilize fixed-effect or random-effects models, and subgroup and meta-regression analyses will examine heterogeneity. …”
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Association between oxidative balance score and gallstone disease: a population-based study from NHANES by Mengmeng Zhang, Aiming Yang

“…We used weighted logistic regression, restricted cubic splines (RCS), weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression and the Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) model to identify the relationship between OBS and gallstones. Subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis were used to explore potential heterogeneity and stability of the results. …”
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Incidence and Predictors of Structural Valve Deterioration after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yu-Xiang Long, Zeng-Zhang Liu

“…The pooled incidence of SVD was 4.93% (95% CI, 2.75%–7.70%, I2 = 96%) at 1 year and 8.97% (95% CI, 6.89%–11.29%, I2 = 86%) in the long term (≥5 years). Subgroup analysis was performed to identify the valve type that may result in partial heterogeneity. …”
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Psychological Features of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Civilian Population of a Region Exposed to Local Military Actions (Using the Example of Mariupol) by A.M. Bogachev, Yu.A. Vysotskaya, T.G. Vintonyuk

“…</strong> The study involved 99 respondents aged 18&ndash;35 years, with data from a female subgroup of 90 individuals, averaging 21.09 years old. …”
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Investigating the impact of dioxins, furans, and coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls on mortality, inflammatory states, and chronic diseases: An integrative epidemiological analysis by Jiaxing Tan, Ying Gao, Yuanlin Xia, Peiyan Sun, Wei Qin

“…Statistical analyses employed multivariate Cox regression, multivariate logistic regression, restricted cubic splines and subgroup analysis. The results indicated a significant increase in mortality (p < 0.05) associated with the seven substances classified as dioxins, furans, and PCBs. …”
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Drug-Coated Balloon-Only Strategy for De Novo Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Wenyi Zhang, Mingduo Zhang, Jinfan Tian, Min Zhang, Yuan Zhou, Xiantao Song

“…This effect was consistent in subgroup analysis regardless of indication, follow-up time, drug-eluting stent type, and dual antiplatelet therapy duration. …”
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A minimal mathematical model for the initial molecular interactions of death receptor signalling by Christian Winkel, Simon Neumann, Christina Surulescu, Peter Scheurich

“…TNF itself is a strong proinflammatory regulator of the innate immune system, but has been also recognized as a major factor in progression of autoimmune diseases. A subgroup of the TNF ligand family, including TNF, signals via so-called death receptors, capable to induce a major form of programmed cell death, called apoptosis. …”
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Relationship between METS-IR and ABSI index and the prevalence of nocturia: a cross-sectional analysis from the 2005–2020 NHANES data by Fei Xue, Yating Zhou

“…Specifically, compared to the lowest quartile (Q1), participants in the highest quartile (Q4) had an OR of 1.45 (95% CI: 1.30–1.61, p < 0.0001) for METS-IR and 1.38 (95% CI: 1.23–1.55, p < 0.0001) for ABSI. Subgroup analyses showed a stronger association between ABSI and nocturia among individuals living alone and those aged 20–38 years. …”
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Quantitative CT: Associations between Emphysema, Airway Wall Thickness and Body Composition in COPD by Erica P. A. Rutten, Thomas B. Grydeland, Sreekumar G. Pillai, Scott Wagers, Asger Dirksen, Harvey O. Coxson, Amund Gulsvik, Emiel F. M. Wouters, Per S. Bakke

“…In conclusion, the present study strengthens the hypothesis that the subgroup of COPD cases with muscle wasting have emphysema. …”
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Burden of diabetic ketoacidosis and its predictors among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Zenebe Daniel Getachew, Fasikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Berihun Mulu Yayeh, Birtukan Gizachew Ayal, Natnael Amare Tesfa

“…Publication bias was assessed both graphically, using funnel plots, and statistically, with tests such as Egger's regression test. Subgroup analysis were carried out to minimize random variations in the estimates from the primary studies.…”
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The corneal biomechanical changes of phacoemulsification in cataract patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xinru Li, Xiaofeng Li, Lintong Tan, Hu Chen, Yuan Lai

“…This meta-analysis was performed with Stata Software and Review Manager, we used mean difference (MD) to evaluate the statistical consequence, using I2 statistic to assess the heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis were performed under the occurrences of high heterogeneity. …”
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Relative Fat Mass, A Better Predictor of Erectile Dysfunction: Insights From the NHANES 2001–2004 by BoWen Yang, HanYu Wang, Luyi Tang, JiuHuan Feng, ShuFang Hou

“…Additional analyses included subgroup analysis, smooth curve fitting, and threshold effect analysis. …”
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Step-by-step causal analysis of EHRs to ground decision-making. by Matthieu Doutreligne, Tristan Struja, Judith Abecassis, Claire Morgand, Leo Anthony Celi, Gaël Varoquaux

“…A valid causal model can then be used to individualize decision making: subgroup analyses showed that treatment efficacy of albumin was better for patients >60 years old, males, and patients with septic shock. …”
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Does task delegation to non-physician health professionals improve quality of diabetes care? Results of a scoping review. by Sanas Mirhoseiny, Tjarko Geelvink, Stephan Martin, Horst Christian Vollmar, Stephanie Stock, Marcus Redaelli

“…Randomised/non-randomised controlled trials and studies with a before/after design that described the delegation of tasks from physicians to non-physicians in diabetes care were included in the search. This review is a subgroup analysis that further assesses all the studies conducted using a team-based approach.…”
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Cesarean delivery on child health and development in Japanese nationwide birth cohort by Naomi Matsumoto, Takashi Mitsui, Kei Tamai, Tomoya Hirota, Hisashi Masuyama, Takashi Yorifuji

“…Further research with larger samples and longer follow-up is needed, especially for specific subgroups.…”
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The protective role of carotenoids in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and Meta-analysis of observational studies by Jing Sui, Wenbin Shen, Yanni Zhang, Jiarui Liang, Hui Xia, Guiju Sun

“…The odds ratio (OR) between carotenoids consumption and COPD risk was 0.69 (95 % CI: 0.59–0.80, p < 0.001), which indicates a significant protective effect. In addition, subgroup analysis revealed that the various types of carotenoids including a-carotene, β-carotene and cryptoxanthin were significant in COPD (OR = 0.51, 95 % CI: 0.37–0.69; OR = 0.72, 95 % CI: 0.57–0.92; OR = 0.51, 95 % CI: 0.38–0.69, separately). …”
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Relationship of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with weather and season by Okkes Zortuk, Fatih Selvi, Cihan Bedel, Mustafa Korkut

“…Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity. The most lethal subgroup of MI patients is ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). …”
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Posterior Capsule Opacification after Cataract Surgery via Implantation with Hydrophobic Acrylic Lens Compared with Silicone Intraocular Lens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ye Rin Kwon, Yoo Na Hwang, Sung Min Kim

“…The main outcomes were PCO value and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd : YAG) capsulotomy rate. Subgroup analysis was performed to compare hydrophobic acrylic and silicone IOLs during the follow-up period. …”
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A Rare Co-Occurrence of Triple Mutations in JAK2, CALR, and MPL in the Same Patient with Myelofibrosis by Sherine J. Thomas, D. P. Dash

“…The clinical behavior and prognosis of the subgroup with multiple mutations need to be studied in larger series.…”
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The impact of polypharmacy on health outcomes in the aged: A retrospective cohort study. by Irene Boateng, Carlos Rodriguez Pascual, Paul Grassby, Zahid Asghar, Kinda Ibrahim

“…The association between polypharmacy and mortality, falls, adverse drug reactions, or hospitalization was determined using cox regression analysis while confounding for age, sex, Charlson's comorbidity index, potentially inappropriate medicines, hospitalization prior to study, and falls prior to study. Subgroup analysis was used to determine the effect of polypharmacy on the outcomes for different patient groups.…”
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