Prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behavior among adolescents in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia. by Belete Birhan, Michael Beka, Habte Belete, Abdulbasit Sherfa, Gidey Rtbey

“…Logistic regression with an adjusted odds ratio determined the relationship between outcome and factor variables. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.…”
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Comprehensive Analysis and Optimal Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Rural Electrification in West Papua, Indonesia by Elias Kondorura Bawan, Fransisco Danang Wijaya, Husni Rois Ali, Juan C. Vasquez

“…The system had the lowest value across all variables, including RF of 67.7%, NPC, and COE at <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${\$}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>6.30M and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${\$}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>0.311/kWh. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of attention deficit hyperactive disorder among children aged 6–17 years in arbaminch City, Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectio... by Abigia Samuel, Berhan Tekeba, Destaye Guadie

“…The multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify statistically significant variables with a p-value of < 0.05. The adjusted odds ratio presented the strength of the association with a 95% confidence interval. …”
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Identification and validation of prognostic biomarkers in ccRCC: immune-stromal score and survival prediction by Fang Lyu, Yuxin Zhong, Qingliu He, Wen Xiao, Xiaoping Zhang

“…However, its prognostic implications and underlying mechanisms in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) are not yet fully elucidated. This study aims to examine the prognostic significance of genes associated with immune-stromal scores and to explore their underlying mechanisms in ccRCC. …”
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Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Anxiety Trajectories in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Study by Li X, Wei BK, Li F, Yan HH, Shen J

“…Distinct trajectories of SAS score changes were identified and categorized. Variables were screened, and multiple models were developed. …”
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Machine Learning for Predicting Postoperative Functional Disability and Mortality Among Older Patients With Cancer: Retrospective Cohort Study by Yuki Hashimoto, Norihiko Inoue, Takuaki Tani, Shinobu Imai

“…One group was randomly selected for external validation, while the remaining 5 groups were randomly divided into training (70%) and internal validation (30%) sets. Predictor variables were selected from 37 routinely available preoperative factors through electronic medical records (age, sex, income, comorbidities, laboratory values, and vital signs) using crude odds ratios (P ResultsThis study included 33,355 patients in the training, 14,294 in the internal validation, and 6711 in the external validation sets. …”
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Association between dietary fatty acid intake and preserved ratio impaired spirometry in U.S. adults: a population-based cross-sectional study by Xiang Liu, Wei Zeng, Wangyan Zhou, Dayang Zheng, Xu Yang, Weijun Liao

“…In models controlling for demographic, lifestyle, and clinical variables, each standard deviation increase in SFA [0.86 (0.75–0.99)] and PUFA [0.88 (0.79–0.99)] intake was associated with a statistically significant reduction in the odds of PRISm. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of unsuppressed HIV viral loads among children and adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo... by Kaymarlin Govender, Olivier Mukuku, Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama

“…Analysis was performed using STATA V.16. Variables with a p value of 0.20 from the bivariable analysis were included in a multivariable logistic regression model, and significant variables (p&lt;0.05) were retained in the final model.Setting and participants The study was conducted at 21 HIV care clinics in Lubumbashi from June to September 2024. …”
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Oral hygiene status, oral health-related behaviors, sleep, body mass index and dental caries prevalence of a sample aged five from Southwest China: a cross-sectional survey by Xiaoqin Xu, Hongmei Zhang, Mingshan Liu, Guangyun Lai

“…The chi-square test and logistic regression analysis identified significant variables associated with the prevalence of ECC. Statistical significance was set at a P-value of 0.05. …”
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Associations of CRP and PCT levels with obstetric and neonatal outcomes: a prospective study by Merve Ates, Pinar Calis, A. Gokcen Artiktay, Canan Yilmaz, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem

“…Abstract Background C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels may be elevated under inflammatory conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the cutoff values for CRP and PCT levels during pregnancy and to evaluate the associations of any elevation with obstetric and neonatal outcomes. …”
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Population pharmacokinetic study of colistin for dose optimization in patients with acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF) patients by Dr Ritika Bhandari, Prof. Nusrat Shafiq, Dr. Naveen Murali, Dr. Soumya Vij, Dr. Nipun Verma, Dr. Avaneesh Kumar Pandey, Prof. Vikram Prakash Gota, Dr. M Surulivel Rajan, Prof. Ajay Kumar Duseja, Prof. Samir Malhotra

“…Here, we aimed to conduct a population pharmacokinetic study of colistin in patients with hepatic failure to elucidate drug kinetics and optimize dosing. …”
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Análisis de Correlación de la Incidencia en la Capacidad Cognitiva de un Programa de Actividad Física en Mujeres Adultos Mayores de Chile (Correlation Analysis of the Incidence in... by Sergio Araya, Paulino Padial, Wilson Castillo, Carlos Lagos, Javier Conde-Pipo, Miguel Mariscal-Arcas

“…The results obtained show a substantial improvement of the MMSE post, in the majority of women this is supported through its linear trend line, with a significance value of p=0,447. Similarly, there is a direct correlation between the variables of the total MMSE calculation both pre and post. …”
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Relationship Between Bio-Climatic and Milk Composition Data of Dairy Sheep Farms: Comparison Between THI and Multivariate Weather Index by Rita Marras, Alfredo Pauciullo, Alberto Cesarani, Antonio Natale, Paolo Oppia, Nicolò P. P. Macciotta, Giustino Gaspa

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of meteorological variables on bulk milk composition in the Sardinian sheep production system. …”
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The Effect of Perinatal Hypoxia on Red Blood Cell Morphology in Newborns by S. A. Perepelitsa, V. A. Sergunova, O. E. Gudkova

“…Aim. To study the red blood cell (RBC) morphology in newborn infants with a history of perinatal hypoxia using the atomic-force microscopy. …”
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Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) as a Long‐Term Prognostic Factor Following CABG: Unveiling Insights From a Large‐Scale Tertiary Center Registry Analysis by Abolfazl Salari, Parvin Kalhor, Ahmad Vakili‐Basir, Houshang Bavandpour Karvane, Mina Pashang, Mojgan Ghavami, Arash Jalali, Farshid Alaeddini, Farzad Masoudkabir

“…The present study aims to investigate the prognostic value of AIP in predicting MACCE and its individual components following CABG. …”
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Direct oral penicillin challenge in secondary care with low-risk patients: the SPACE mixed-methods study with cost-effectiveness analysis by Mamidipudi Thirumala Krishna, Yogini H Jani, Iestyn Williams, Ruben Mujica-Mota, Rebecca Bestwick, Michele Siciliano, Robert Michael West, Rashmeet Bhogal, Bee Yean Ng, Kornelija Kildonaviciute, Rachel Pollard, Nicola Jones, Louise Dunsmure, Mairead McErlean, Neil Powell, Chidanand C Hullur, Ariyur Balaji, Jonathan Sandoe, Amena Warner, Ron Daniels, Caroline Thomas, Siraj A Misbah, Louise Savic

“…This was a value of information analysis with the expected value of perfect information (EVPI) as outcome, conducted separately for each new service pathway implemented across the three study sites. …”
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Action observation treatment may improve daily living activities and verb recovery in Parkinson’s disease-dementia: findings from a preliminary randomized controlled trial by Lucia Paciaroni, Elena Mastrosanti, Leonardo Biscetti, Susy Paolini, Sara Mauri, Paolo Fabbietti, Giovanni Renato Riccardi, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi, Giuseppe Pelliccioni

“…Paired samples t test was performed to compare all the variables of interest in the time, dividing by groups. p-value&lt;0.05 was considered significant in all analyses.ResultsAOT-group showed an improvement from baseline to the end of study in ADCS-ADL (p = 0.001), BADA (p = 0.011) and DAFS (p = 0.005), while C-group did not change significantly in the time.ConclusionThese preliminary results suggest the potential efficacy of AOT in rehabilitation of ADLs and verb retrieval in people with PD. …”
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Key indicators for guiding tocilizumab therapy to prevent orbital decompression surgery in hormone-resistant dysthyroid optic neuropathy by Wenjun Shu, Wenjun Shu, Wenjun Shu, Wenjun Shu, Mingxu Yan, Mingxu Yan, Mingxu Yan, Mingxu Yan, Lu Gan, Lu Gan, Lu Gan, Lu Li, Hongyue Tao, Zhiyu Peng, Zhiyu Peng, Zhiyu Peng, Zhiyu Peng, Jinghan Wang, Jinghan Wang, Jinghan Wang, Xiaofeng Li, Xiaofeng Li, Xiaofeng Li, Xintong Lin, Xintong Lin, Xintong Lin, Haifeng Chen, Haifeng Chen, Haifeng Chen, Jie Guo, Jie Guo, Jie Guo, Kang Xue, Kang Xue, Kang Xue, Hongguang Cui, Heng Lou, Heng Lou, Heng Lou, Binbin Xu, Binbin Xu, Binbin Xu, Jinwei Cheng, Jinwei Cheng, Jinwei Cheng, Hongying Ye, Yiming Li, Jiang Qian, Jiang Qian, Jiang Qian, Rui Zhang, Rui Zhang, Rui Zhang, Ruiqi Ma, Ruiqi Ma, Ruiqi Ma, Fangfang Zeng

“…Retrospective comparisons between the two groups were performed using pre- and post-treatment ophthalmic assessments, biomarkers, and orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The predictive value of identified variables was evaluated through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe surgery group exhibited a significantly higher baseline thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibody (TRAb) (P=0.001) and a positive change in the maximal signal intensity ratio of extraocular muscle to temporalis muscle (SIR(EOM/temporalis)MAX), whereas the non-surgery group demonstrated a negative change (P&lt;0.001). …”
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Molecular Analysis by Microsatellite Markers of Goji Plants (<i>Lycium barbarum</i> L.) Grown in Central Italy Reveal Genetic Distinction from Both <i>L. barbarum</i> and <i>L. chi... by Letizia Poggioni, Claudio Cantini, Giorgio Binelli, Giampiero Cai, Veronica Conti, Lavinia Mareri, Marco Romi, Chiara Piccini

“…The mean observed heterozygosity (H_o) across the three groups was 0.356, higher than the mean expected heterozygosity (H_e) of 0.314. The values of the inbreeding coefficient (F_IS) ranged from −0.25 (field) to 0.05 (LC), confirming the high genetic variability in our dataset. …”
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Peculiarities of immunological manifestations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the presence of chronic infection with <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> variant encoding cytotoxin-... by A. V. Aleksandrov, L. N. Shilova, V. A. Aleksandrov, M. V. Levkina, O. V. Paramonova, N. V. Aleksandrova, I. A. Zborovskaya

“…The study aimed to evaluate the association between cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody seropositivity and chronic Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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