Dynamic change in maternal cardiac function during pregnancy by Xiu-Juan Wang, Ling-Ling Chen, Ming-Huan Hong, Ling-Yun Kong, Wei Xiang, Li Fu, Xiao-Wei Li, Fang Liu

“…The difference in cardiac structure and function among the 4 groups were analyzed. Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to identify the independent factors influencing change in cardiac function.ResultsThe median age of the 4 groups were comparable [T1 group, 31.0 (28.5,34.0) years; T2 group, 31.0 (29.0,34.0) years; T3 group, 31.0 (29.0,34.0) years; the NPC group, 31.0 (28.0,34.0) years, P = 0.905). …”
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Value of multi-modal MRI in predicting the effect of high-intensity focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids by Si-Qi Tao, Li-Ye Shi, Xiao-Shan Chai, Xiao-Rui Yuan, Shi-Xiong Tang, Jun Zhang, Du-Jun Bian, Chun Fu

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic analyses suggested that uterine position, ADC value and perfusion index were independent predictors for establishing the prediction model. …”
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Abstract 033: Trends in Cerebral Angiogram Utilization for Patients with Infective Endocarditis: A Nationwide Analysis by Giana Dawod, Alis J. Dicpinigaitis, Paulina Díaz, Clinton Ehidom, Nicholas Janocko, Alexander E. Merkler

“…IE VS patients undergoing angiography experienced significantly decreased mortality rates in comparison to those not receiving an angiogram (4.3% vs. 7.5%; p < 0.001). Following multivariable logistic regression analysis, angiography was significantly associated with decreased mortality, independent of age and illness severity (aOR 0.49, 95% CI 0.37, 0.66; p < 0.001). …”
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Low Testosterone Level and Mortality Risk in Patients With Prostate Cancer: A Post‐Randomization Analysis by Sayeh Fattahi, Ming‐Hui Chen, Jing Wu, Alicia C. Smart, Anthony V. D'Amico

“…Trial Registration The statisical code used to derive the results from the interaction model for this post randomization analysis can be found in the Supporting Information.…”
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Multi-parametric MRI-based radiomics nomogram for predicting lymphovascular space invasion in early-stage cervical adenocarcinoma by Ke-Ying Wang, Mei-Ling Xiao, Mei-Ling Xiao, Yu-Han Fang, Yu-Han Fang, Jie-Jun Cheng, Zi-Jing Lin, Ying Li, Jin-Wei Qiang

“…Tumor volumes of interest (VOIs) were segmented on T2-weighted imaging (FS-T2WI) and aligned to diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps, and T1-weighted imaging (CE-T1WI) sequences. …”
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Association between cardiac dysfunction and late gadolinium enhancement confined to the LV intramural region in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by Zhi Yang, Feng-you Yao, Yi-tian Long, Xue Meng, Liang-chao Gao, Yi You, Miao Wen, Shu-yue Pan

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Developing a predictive model for neoadjuvant therapy in HER2 overexpression breast cancer using multi-parameter MRI radiomics: two-center retrospective study by Lingling Wang, Jingru Yang, Li Yang, Yun Zhu, Xiaomin Tang, Xinyu Cao, Wenbo Kang, Haitao Sun, Zongyu Xie, Zongyu Xie, Zongyu Xie

“…Model performance was evaluated using AUC, DeLong test, calibration curves, and decision curve analysis (DCA).ResultsIn this study, multivariate analysis identified key predictive clinical factors for pCR, including Ki-67 increment index and tumor morphology. …”
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Characteristics of Cerebral Cortical Structural Alterations in Female Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Without Major Neuropsychiatric Manifestations Accompanied by Anxiet... by Zhicheng Liu, Yifan Yang, Shuang Liu, Guofang Zhang, Ru Bai, Shu Li, Ruotong Zhao, Yuqi Cheng, Jian Xu

“…However, neither GMV, CT, nor cortical complexity exhibited significant associations with Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) or Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) scores. Multivariate linear regression analysis indicated that the CT of left hemisphere-related brain areas—including the superior occipital gyrus, parieto-occipital sulcus, cuneus and opercular part of the inferior frontal gyrus—and the GI of the superior frontal gyrus significantly influenced HAMD/HAMA scores. …”
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Prediction of depth of invasion and lymph node metastasis in superficial pharyngeal cancer by magnifying endoscopy using the Japan Esophageal Society classification by Hayato Yamaguchi, Takashi Kawai, Masakatsu Fukuzawa, Daiki Nemoto, Yasuyuki Kagawa, Shin Kono, Sakiko Naito, Hiroki Sato, Naoyoshi Nagata, Mitsushige Sugimoto, Kiyoaki Tsukahara, Takao Itoi

“…Results The lesions were divided into carcinoma in situ (n = 41) and SEP (n = 82). Multivariate analysis identified B2–B3 vessels (odds ratio [OR] 6.54, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.74–24.61, p = 0.005) and a middle/large avascular area (OR 4.15, 95% CI 1.18–14.62, p = 0.027) as independent predictors of SEP. …”
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Characteristics and prognostic analysis of cystic vestibular schwannomas: prolonged surgical duration with limited impact on neurological function by Xuanpeng Li, Hongying Cai, Huijun Gong, Zi’ang Wang, Jibo Lv

“…Comparisons were made regarding tumor volume, surgical duration, GTR rates, and postoperative preservation of facial nerve function and hearing. Multivariate analysis was used to identify independent predictors for postoperative functional outcomes.ResultsThe findings revealed that CVS cases had larger tumor volumes and longer surgical durations (96.6 minutes vs. 87.5 minutes) compared to SVS. …”
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Fear of movement in patients after lumbar spine fusion and an analysis of factors: a cross-sectional study by Yingyan Pan, Qiong Qi, Chao Yang, Meng Dai, Huihui Zhang, Jie Wen, Hailing Qiu

“…Additionally, clinical and imaging risk factors were analyzed through multivariate regression analysis to determine relevant influencing factors.ResultsFollowing strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 178 patients who underwent posterior lumbar fusion were included in this study, comprising 104 males (58.4%). …”
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Analysis of clinical characteristics and diagnostic prediction of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome in acute ischemic stroke by Xu Hao, Zhu Xu, Li Bo, Liu Xiaodan, Pan Xihui, Deng Changqing

“…The indicators with statistical difference (P < 0.05) in univariate analysis were included in multivariate logistic regression analysis to evaluate their predictive value for the diagnosis of Qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome, and the predictive model was constructed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. …”
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Shifting tides: A survey analysis of urologists’ evolving attitudes toward focal therapy for prostate cancer by Jason Koehler, Alon Lazarovich, Shima Tayebi, Vijay Viswanath, Arvin George, Wei-Wen Hsu, Abhinav Sidana

“…Methods: A 22-item questionnaire was e-mailed to members of the American Urological Association. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of FT utilization. …”
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Biomarkers of Eating Disorders Using Support Vector Machine Analysis of Structural Neuroimaging Data: Preliminary Results by Antonio Cerasa, Isabella Castiglioni, Christian Salvatore, Angela Funaro, Iolanda Martino, Stefania Alfano, Giulia Donzuso, Paolo Perrotta, Maria Cecilia Gioia, Maria Carla Gilardi, Aldo Quattrone

“…Although these findings should be considered preliminary given the small size investigated, SVM analysis highlights the role of well-known brain regions as possible biomarkers to distinguish ED from HC at an individual level, thus encouraging the translational implementation of this new multivariate approach in the clinical practice.…”
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Integrative analysis of H&E and IHC identifies prognostic immune subtypes in HPV related oropharyngeal cancer by Sumanth Reddy Nakkireddy, Inyeop Jang, Minji Kim, Linda X. Yin, Michael Rivera, Joaquin J. Garcia, Kathleen R. Bartemes, David M. Routman, Eric. J. Moore, Chadi N. Abdel-Halim, Daniel J. Ma, Kathryn M. Van Abel, Tae Hyun Hwang

“…Multivariate Cox regression analysis confirms a significantly better prognosis for these subtypes. …”
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Machine learning models for diagnosing lymph node recurrence in postoperative PTC patients: a radiomic analysis by Feng Pang, Lijiao Wu, Jianping Qiu, Yu Guo, Liangen Xie, Shimin Zhuang, Mengya Du, Danni Liu, Chenyue Tan, Tianrun Liu

“…This study aimed to explore the diagnostic capabilities of computed tomography (CT) imaging and radiomic analysis to distinguish the recurrence of cervical lymph nodes in patients with PTC postoperatively. …”
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Diagnostic Value of F-FDG PET/CT Radiomics in Lymphoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chaoying Liu MD, Jun Zhao PhD, Heng Zhang PhD, Xinye Ni PhD

“…Results In total, 20 studies classified as type 2a or above according to the Transparent Reporting of a Multivariable Prediction Model for Individual Prognosis or Diagnosis (TRIPOD) statement were included for this systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Deep learning based analysis of G3BP1 protein expression to predict the prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. by Linshan Zhou, Mu Yang, Jiadi Luo, Hongjing Zang, Songqing Fan, Yuting Zhan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Ras-GTPase-activating protein (GAP)-binding protein 1 (G3BP1) emerges as a pivotal oncogenic gene across various malignancies, notably including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The use of automated image analysis tools for immunohistochemical (IHC) staining of particular proteins is highly beneficial, as it could reduce the burden on pathologists. …”
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A Comprehensive Framework for Out-of-Distribution Detection and Open-Set Recognition in SAR Targets by Fei Gao, Heqing Huang, Jun Wang, Jinping Sun, Amir Hussain, Huiyu Zhou

“…The rejection of outlier data in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image analysis presents a significant challenge, particularly in the scenarios of out-of-distribution (OOD) detection and open set recognition (OSR). …”
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Trans-ethnic Mendelian randomization analysis of membranous nephropathy and peripheral artery disease with mediating effects of thrombomodulin by Juhong Pan, Xingyue Huang, Yueying Chen, Nan Jiang, Yuxin Guo, Shiyuan Zhou, Yao Zhang, Bo Hu, Qing Deng, Qing Zhou

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