Dynamic brain-heart-gut coupling during sleep: a continuous physiological signal analysis by Guojing Wang, Guojing Wang, Guojing Wang, Hongyun Liu, Hongyun Liu, Shijing Wu, Shijing Wu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu, Weidong Wang, Weidong Wang

“…Through signal processing and spectral analysis, power spectral values of each physiological signal in different frequency bands were extracted. …”
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Predicting infection with COVID-19 disease using logistic regression model in Karak City, Jordan [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Lina AlTamimi, Liana Dalaeen, Anas Khaleel, Wael Abu Dayyih, Abdallah Ahmed Elbakkoush, Mohammad Niazi, Baker Albadareen, Zainab Zakaraya, Alhareth Ahmad

“…Despite the variety of research being reported, there is no agreement on the variables that predict COVID-19 infection. This study aimed to test the predictors that probably contributed to the infection with COVID-19 using a binary logistic regression model. …”
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Structural changes in endocrine pancreas of male Wistar rats due to chronic cola drink consumption. Role of PDX-1. by Gabriel Cao, Julián González, Juan P Ortiz Fragola, Angélica Muller, Mariano Tumarkin, Marisa Moriondo, Francisco Azzato, Manuel Vazquez Blanco, José Milei

“…<h4>Aim</h4>The objective of this work was to analyze the structural changes of the pancreatic islets in rats, after 6 month consuming regular and light cola for 6 months. …”
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Video tracking-based mandibular movement kinematic analysis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Chen Yang, Zhenhai Wei, Fei Zhao, Yangshiyu Zhou, Linfei Wu, Xiaomei Wei

“…Logistic regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic curve analyses were performed based on the above data as explanatory variables. Among them, the Average Chewing Speed exhibited the highest area under the ROC curve, the odds ratio was 3.629, and the cutoff value was 14.28, with a sensitivity of 90.91%, a specificity of 80.00%, and an area under the curve of 0.9255. …”
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Developing a Prototype Machine Learning Model to Predict Quality of Life Measures in People Living With HIV by Mercadal-Orfila G, Serrano López de las Hazas J, Riera-Jaume M, Herrera-Perez S

“…Evidence-Based Medicine principles focus on using the best available scientific evidence for clinical decision-making, enhancing healthcare quality and consistency by integrating this evidence with clinician expertise and patient values. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) have become essential in evaluating the broader impacts of treatments, especially for chronic conditions like HIV, reflecting patient health and well-being comprehensively.Purpose: The study aims to leverage Machine Learning (ML) technologies to predict health outcomes from PROMs/PREMs data, focusing on people living with HIV.Patients and Methods: Our research utilizes a ML Random Forest Regression to analyze PROMs/PREMs data collected from over 1200 people living with HIV through the NAVETA telemedicine system.Results: The findings demonstrate the potential of ML algorithms to provide precise and consistent predictions of health outcomes, indicating high reliability and effectiveness in clinical settings. …”
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Effectiveness of 2 Just-in-Time Adaptive Interventions for Reducing Stress and Stabilizing Cardiac Autonomic Function: Microrandomized Trials by Andreas Richard Schwerdtfeger, Josef Martin Tatschl, Christian Rominger

“… BackgroundHeart rate variability (HRV) indicates brain-body interaction and has been associated with a variety of mental and physical health indicators. …”
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Psychosocial Support and Quality of Life in CKD Patients on Hemodialysis Amidst the Sudan Conflict: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ahmed MohammedAlhassan Ismail Abdulsamad, Ibrahim Nagmeldin Hassan, Mohamed Ibrahim

“…A p-value of 0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. …”
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Joint modeling of predictors of adverse drug reactions and viral load changes over time among adult patients on ART at Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial comprehensive specialized hosp... by Mesfin Menza Jaldo, Awoke Abraham, Bereket Aberham Lajore, Hamdi Fekredin Zakaria, Tagese Yakob

“…The time-dependent true value of the viral load log was significantly associated with the risk of adverse drug reaction (α = 1.67: AHR = 5.31: 95% CI: 1.64–7.23). …”
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Adherence to Treatment Regimens Among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Belhmer FS, Al Amad MA, Albitahi MH, Babattah FK

“…Non-parametric tests to assess the mean differences with selected variables at p-value &lt; 0.005.Results: The overall (mean ±SD) scores of 393 patients for the four adherence domains (HD, medication, fluid restrictions, and dietary recommendations) were 933.5+210 indicating an overall moderate level of adherence. …”
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Mortality risk prediction model in AIDS patients with pneumocystis pneumonia in China by Xi Wang, Letian Liu, Wen Wang, Yang Zhang, Hui Chen, Zhangli Wang, Jianwei Li, Yue Gao, Yanqun Huang, Lijun Sun, Tong Zhang, Aixin Li

“…The model is more convenient to use, allowing clinicians to obtain a determined probability value of PCP mortality with simple calculations within the first 72 hours of the patient’s admission.…”
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Reporting of late-onset immune-related adverse events with immune checkpoint inhibitors in VigiBase by Alessandro Ceschi, Emanuel Raschi, Roberta Noseda, Michele Fusaroli, Francesca Bedussi, Valentina Giunchi

“…Significance was determined for variables with the lower bound of the 95% CI of the reporting OR (ROR) higher than 1 and a p value &lt;0.05.Results The study population consisted of 6006 ICSRs with ICI-related irAEs (4574, 76.2%, originated from Europe; 3900, 64.9%, involved males; median patient age was 67 years, IQR 59–74 years). …”
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Prevalence of depression and associated factors among HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART in Okugu Refugee Camp, Gambella, Ethiopia by Adane Asefa, Belay Hirpesa, Zufan Asaye, Nigusie Shifera, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Gebremeskel Mesafint

“…Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analysis were performed. Variables with a p-value less than 0.05 in the final model were considered statistically significantly associated with depression.ResultsA total of 380 study participants took part in the study, with a response rate of 99.4%. …”
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Comparative Assessment of 0.5% Levobupivacaine and 0.5% Ropivacaine for Anaesthetic Potency in Mandibular Third Molar Extractions: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Prachi Surolia, Rajanikanth Kambala, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal

“…Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Student’s unpaired t-test for intergroup comparison and Fisher’s-exact test to assess the non random association between two categorical variables. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant for interpreting the results. …”
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Relationship between psychological contract fulfillment, job burnout, and job satisfaction among pharmacists in private medical institutions in Guiyang, China by Ting Zhang, Man Ao, Lei Lu, Shuya Chen, Yongyong Luo, Yongyong Luo, Yongyong Luo, Fushan Tang, Fushan Tang, Fushan Tang

“…ObjectiveThis research aims to systematically investigate the mechanisms between psychological contract fulfillment and job burnout/job satisfaction among pharmacists, addressing the research gap in this population.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional research that employed convenience sampling to recruit 384 pharmacists from private medical institutions in Guiyang between May and August 2024. …”
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Association between non-traditional lipid parameters and futile recanalization in patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing mechanical thrombectomy by Jia Duan, Jian Duan, Longyi Zheng, Shuang Tang, Shuang Xie, Wenli Xing, Ao Qian

“…Abstract Background Non-traditional lipid parameters are crucial biomarkers associated with outcomes of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). We aim to explore the relationship between non-traditional lipid parameters and futile recanalization (FR) following mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute large artery occlusion (LAO). …”
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Association between the lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio and 28-day mortality in septic patients with malignancies: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Yongshi Shen, Kangni Lin, Liuxin Yang, Peng Zheng, Wei Zhang, Jinsen Weng, Yong Ye

“…Abstract Background Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality in critically ill patients, particularly those with malignancies who face heightened risks due to immunosuppression and metabolic dysregulation. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio (LDAR) for predicting 28-day ICU mortality in septic patients with malignancies. …”
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Neurocognitive impairment and its associated factors among patients with diabetes mellitus who have follow up at referral hospital in Northwest, Ethiopia by Arefaynie Simachew, Asmamaw Getnet, Fentahun Minwuyelet, Haymanot Zeleke Mitiku, Worku Misganaw Kebede, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Bekele Getenet Tiruneh, Dejen Tsegaye

“…Data entry was performed using Epidata version 4.6, and analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26. Variables with a P-value &lt; 0.25 in bivariate analysis were included in multivariable logistic regression. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study by Ebrima Touray, Lamin Sambou, Balla Jammeh, Sambou L S Kinteh, Bakary Kinteh, Amadou Barrow

“…Bivariate analysis was conducted using binary logistic regression, Pearson’s chi-square test, point-biserial correlation, and Fisher’s exact test to identify the association between predictors and outcome variables. Statistical significance was considered at a p-value < 0.05, and the significance was also reported using an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI). …”
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Microarthropods communities as indicators of soil quality in a Mediterranean periurban forest using the QBS-ar index by Cristina Rodríguez-Pajares, E. Jordán Muñoz-Adalia, Mercedes Fernández-Fernández

“… Aim of study: The objective of this study was to evaluate the soil quality of a Mediterranean periurban forest landscape in Palencia (Northern Spain) using the Soil Biological Quality-arthropod index (QBS-ar index). …”
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A longitudinal study examining how self-injection social norms are associated with contraceptive self-injectable interest and use in rural Uganda by Erica Sedlander, Nitya Turaga, Catherine Birabwa, Ronald Wasswa, Beth Phillips, Dinah Amongin, Sneha Challa, Sylvie Nano, Betty Kyobe, Agnes Kayego, Peter Waiswa, Kelsey Holt

“…DMPA-SC was introduced in Uganda in 2017 and is slowly gaining traction, especially among women who value a convenient and private method. However, only a small percentage of DMPA-SC users choose to self-inject, perhaps missing women who could benefit from its convenience and privacy. …”
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