Youtube videos as a source of information on digital indirect bonding: a content analysis by Serpil Çokakoğlu, Ezgi Çakır

“…Statistical evaluation was conducted using Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-square, and Pearson correlation analysis, and intraclass correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the rating reliability.Results: The majority of the videos were classified as having poor content quality (41.9%), followed by moderate (38.7%) and good (19.4%) content quality. …”
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The use of various genetically engineered biological drugs and selective immunosuppressants within the current provider-payment model of russian diagnosis-related groups by E. V. Derkach, E. A. Pyadushkina, M. V. Avxentyeva, T. V. Boyarskaya, E. E. Yagnenkova, A. S. Mokrova, M. M. Maryanyan

“…Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) for the payment for biological therapy were created at the stage of the pilot project and their coefficients of input intensity were not revised since then. …”
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Antihypertensive Drug Recommendations for Reducing Arterial Stiffness in Patients With Hypertension: Machine Learning–Based Multicohort (RIGIPREV) Study by Iván Cavero-Redondo, Arturo Martinez-Rodrigo, Alicia Saz-Lara, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Veronica Casado-Vicente, Leticia Gomez-Sanchez, Luis Garcia-Ortiz, Manuel A Gomez-Marcos

“…Model performance was evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R2) and mean squared error. …”
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Regional variability of male and female mortality from three types of coronary artery disease: comparison of two periods 2017-2019 and 2020-2022 by I. V. Samorodskaya, I. V. Klyuchnikov, R. N. Shepel, E. P. Kakorina, O. M. Drapkina

“…To assess regional variability of standardized mortality rates (SMRs) for men and women from three types of coronary artery disease (CAD) for 2 periods (2017-2019 and 2020-2022).Material and methods. Rosstat data on the average annual population and the number of deaths in one-year age groups for 82 constituent Russian entities were used. …”
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A dynamic knee function scoring system for anterior cruciate ligament injuries based on normative six-degree-of-freedom gait pattern by Junqiao Li, Yunhe Mao, Tian Lan, Liang Huangfu, Yan Xiong, Jian Li

“…Spearman’s correlation coefficient (ρ) was used to determine the correlations between the 6-DOF score and the Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, and Tegner activity scale. …”
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Inter- and Intrapersonal Associations Between Physiology and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Study Using Wearables and Mental Health Surveys by David Presby, Summer Jasinski, Emily Capodilupo, Kristen E Holmes, William von Hippel, Gregory J Grosicki, Victoria Lee

“…However, given the complex nature of mental health disorders, further research is needed to determine how these metrics can be effectively integrated into clinical practice.…”
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Why do older adults hesitate to get the flu vaccine? A cross-sectional study on vaccine hesitancy in the post-COVID-19 era by Xinyue Wang, Sanmei Wen, Jiaqian Wu, Ziyi Cui, Hong Shen, Shiyao Hu, Shujun Zeng, Yan Tang

“…ObjectivesTo investigate the determinants of influenza vaccine hesitancy (VH) among older adults in Shanghai, China, using the 3Cs model (confidence, complacency, and convenience) and vaccine literacy (VL) framework. …”
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Temporal evolution of MRI findings and survival outcomes in patients with brain metastases after stereotactic radiosurgery by Ali Salbas, Ali Murat Koc, Mehmet Coskun, Emine Merve Horoz, Adem Sengul, Mustafa Fazil Gelal

“…Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and relative cerebral blood volume (rCBV) ratios were also assessed. …”
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Evaluating Non Enzymatic Antioxidants as Potential Biomarkers for Oxidative Stress in Schizophrenia: A Cross-sectional Study by Hemant Sharad Dahake, Yogesh Ramkrishna Pawade, Jayesh Prabhakar Warade

“…This inverse relationship between non enzymatic antioxidants and MDA weakened with disease progression, as evidenced by a decrease in the coefficient of determination (r2) from Group A to Group B for all three antioxidants. …”
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Facial Anthropometry and Self-expressed Behaviours: A Systematic Review by Ankit Srivastava, Vilas Chimurkar, Nisha Mani Pandey, Anand Bihari

“…Materials and Methods: A PubMed database search was performed using the following keywords: Behaviour* OR Threat* OR Aggress* OR trait* OR Socia* AND Personality Mesh term and fWHR OR Facial* AND Anthropometry Mesh term. …”
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Correlation of Core Muscle Strength and Lung Capacity among College-going Students: A Cross-sectional Observational Study by M Chinmayi, SN Tejaswini, Abeeshna Ashok

“…The Pearson correlation coefficient (“r”) was utilised to determine the relationship between abdominal strength, FEV1/FVC, MVV, TV, age, height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI). …”
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T2*-weighted oxygen-enhanced pulmonary MRI in COPD is linked to resting and exertional functional measurements by Amany F Elbehairy, Jørgen Vestbo, Alex R Horsley, Geoff J M Parker, Christopher A Miller, Josephine H Naish, Hossein Baghertash

“…Intraclass correlation coefficient values indicated moderate (0.74) and good (0.80) repeatability for PSE and EF, respectively. …”
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Does Area Deprivation Index Predict Worse Initial Preoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Who Underwent Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus? by Warren Austin, Kenzo M. Cotton BS, Garcia Findlay BS, Marfred Munoz Umanes MS, Richard Michael Smith MD, Cortes Brown MD, Warren Austin, Lauren Lewis MD MPH, Jarrett D. Cain DPM MSc, Macalus V. Hogan MD, MBA

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between social deprivation and preoperative patient-reported outcomes. Methods: Institutional review board approval was obtained (IRB 20020136). …”
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Use of NIRS technology for predicting the nutritional value of silage made from tropical grasses enriched with corn ethanol co-products and intercropped with corn by Joadil Gonçalves de Abreu, Daniele Cristina da Silva Kazama, Wender Mateus Peixoto, Edegar Matter, Luciano da Silva Cabral, Ernando Balbinot, Patrícia Orlando Royer, Eduardo André Ferreira

“…The calibration model was selected based on the lowest root mean square error of the cross-validation (RMSECV) and the highest coefficient of determination (R2cv). The nutritive value of elephant grass and Tanzania grass silage improved with the use of DDG when compared with that of in natura silage. …”
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Alcohol use, heavy episodic drinking, and associated cardiovascular risk in Guyana by M. Shastri Motilal, Reeta Gobin, Raveed Khan, Rohan G. Maharaj

“…Methods. A weighted sample was used in a secondary analysis of data obtained from an online database. …”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…The preprocessed EEG signals were segmented into three frequency bands: θ (4-8 Hz),α (8-13 Hz), and β (13-30 Hz). To determine the frequency band exhibiting maximal sensitivity to cognitive fatigue, cross-band comparative power spectral density (PSD) was implemented. …”
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Alterations of gray matter volume and functional connectivity in patients with cognitive impairment induced by occupational aluminum exposure: a case-control study by Huaxing Meng, Bo Liu, Xiaoting Lu, Yan Tan, Shanshan Wang, Baolong Pan, Hui Zhang, Qiao Niu

“…This study aimed to determine the relationship between CI and MRI-related changes in postroom workers exposed to Al.MethodsThirty patients with CI and 25 healthy controls were recruited. …”
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Integrating deep learning in public health: a novel approach to PICC-RVT risk assessment by Yue Li, Yue Li, Shengxiao Nie, Lei Wang, Dongsheng Li, Shengmiao Ma, Ting Li, Hong Sun

“…A variable analysis was then conducted to determine the most significant predictors of PICC-RVT. …”
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The smallest worthwhile effect on pain and function for rotator cuff repair surgery: a benefit-harm trade-off study by Harrison J. Hansford, Rachelle Buchbinder, Joshua R. Zadro, James H. McAuley, Manuela L. Ferreira, Adriane Lewin, Richard S. Page, Ian A. Harris

“…Participants completed the benefit-harm trade-off survey to determine the SWE of improvements in pain and function for rotator cuff repair compared to the other treatments and again after one week to assess reliability. …”
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Modelos matemáticos para a secagem intermitente de arroz em casca Mathematical models for intermittent drying of rice by Volnei L. Meneghetti, Elvio Aosani, Jeferson C. da Rocha, Maurício de Oliveira, Moacir C. Elias, Ricardo S. Pohndorf

“…A comparison was carried out of the adjusted coefficient of determination (R²adjusted), the relative mean error (P), the estimated mean error (SE) and the distribution of residues. …”
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