A Convergent Approach to Investigate the Environmental Behavior and Importance of a Man-Made Saltwater Wetland by Luigi Alessandrino, Nicolò Colombani, Alessio Usai, Micòl Mastrocicco

“…Seasonal variation in the inundation area ranged from nearly 0% in summer to over 50% in winter, consistent with the severe climatic oscillations indicated by SPEI values. PCA and ICA explained over 78% of the total hydrochemical variability, confirming that the area’s geochemistry is mainly characterized by the saltwater sourced from the artesian wells that feed the wetland. …”
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A novel nomogram for survival prediction in renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases: an analysis of the SEER database by Fei Wang, Xihao Wang, Zhigang Feng, Jun Li, Hailiang Xu, Hengming Lu, Lianqu Wang, Zhihui Li

“…The constructed nomogram included four clinical variables: histologic type, T stage, N stage, surgery and chemotherapy. …”
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Causal Relationship Between Psychosocial Factors and Neck Pain: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Liang H, Wu Q, Yang S, Zhang S, Miao J, Jin H, Wang X

“…Instrumental variables (IVs) were extracted from these datasets. …”
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Modeling Overall Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer From a Pooled Analysis of Phase II Trials by Eva Rahman Kabir, Faruque Azam, Tanisha Tabassum Sayka Khan, Hasina Yasmin, Namara Mariam Chowdhury, Syeda Maliha Ahmed, Baejid Hossain Sagar, Nasrin Ahmed Tahrim

“…In addition, we explored the impact of predictive variables on overall survival (OS) and developed an optimal OS model. …”
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Predicting carotid atherosclerosis in latent autoimmune diabetes in adult patients using machine learning models: a retrospective study by Xiaoqin Chen, Zhitong Li, Xiaoying Fan, Yuanyuan Yan, Shiwei Liu

“…Early prediction of carotid atherosclerosis using machine learning models could help in timely intervention and improved patient outcomes for this specific population. …”
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Risk Factors for Postoperative Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty by Andrew P. Alvarez, Alysen L. Demzik, Hasham M. Alvi, Kevin D. Hardt, David W. Manning

“…A univariate analysis screen followed by multivariate logistic regression identified specific patient demographics, comorbidities, preoperative laboratory values, and operative characteristics independently associated with postoperative UTI. …”
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「情緒勒索量表」中文化之信效度分析 Development and Psychometric Analysis of an Emotional Blackmail Scale by 郭郡羽 Chun-Yu Kuo1, 黃子格 Zi-Ge Huang, 張仁和 Jen-Ho Chang

“…These values, all above .60, suggest that the items within each subscale are well-correlated and that each subscale captures a distinct aspect of emotional blackmail. …”
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Efficiency and safety of peripheral regional anesthesia application in urgent traumatology by O. A. Lovkin, V. I. Pertsov, K. I. Lurie

“…Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare variables; the categorical data were analyzed by Chi-square test with Yates correction and Fischer's exact test. …”
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Respiratory Muscle Strength as a Predictor of VO2max and Aerobic Endurance in Competitive Athletes by Gökhan Deliceoğlu, Banu Kabak, Veli O. Çakır, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Muntean Raul-Ioan, Dan Iulian Alexe, Valentina Stefanica

“…Conversely, the other predictor variables did not exhibit a significant effect on VE (mean ± SD: 134.80 ± 36.69), VO₂ (mean ± SD: 3877.52 ± 868.47 mL), and VCO₂ (mean ± SD: 4301.27 ± 1001.07 mL). …”
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The Role of Sociodemographic Characteristics and Social Determinants of Health in Influencing the Perceived Quality of Patient–Provider Communication by Nada Eldawy, Sahar Kaleem, Vama Jhumkhawala, Goodness Okwaraji, Samantha Jimenez, Joshua Sohmer, Maria Mejia, Panagiota Kitsantas, Lea Sacca

“…<b>Background</b>: Patient-centered communication is a critical process in high-quality healthcare that emphasizes the reciprocal sharing of information between providers and patients to ensure care aligns with the patient’s needs, preferences, and personal values. A significant challenge arises from the healthcare provider’s time constraints during clinical encounters and the lack of adequate training on how to adopt a patient-centered communication style that addresses patient concerns, making it difficult to foster an environment conducive to shared decision making. …”
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Deep dive into hydrologic simulations at global scale: harnessing the power of deep learning and physics-informed differentiable models (<i>δ</i>HBV-globe1.0-hydroDL) by D. Feng, D. Feng, D. Feng, H. Beck, J. de Bruijn, J. de Bruijn, R. K. Sahu, Y. Satoh, Y. Wada, J. Liu, M. Pan, K. Lawson, C. Shen

“…More recently, differentiable physics-informed machine learning models with a physical backbone can systematically integrate physical equations and DL, predicting untrained variables and processes with high performance. However, it is unclear if such models are competitive for global-scale applications with a simple backbone. …”
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EPMEDBOT robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty amplifies the advantage of intraoperative dynamic gap balance and alignment monitoring – a prospective randomized controlled and s... by Yi-Ming Ren, Bo Li, Si-Yu Tian, Tao Yang, Han-Ji Zhang, Wei-Yu Hou, Yun-Bo Sun, He-Jun Sun, Cui-Bing Liang, Liang Liu, Meng-Qiang Tian

“…Additionally, perioperative HKA axis values and flexion-extension gaps were dynamically monitored. …”
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Changes of the pro-hormone levels of vitamin D 25(OH)D in patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis treatment failure by R. M. Yasinskyi, O. M. Raznatovska

“…In the dynamics, after 3 months of intensive phase of antimycobacterial therapy (90 doses) in patients with NDTB treatment failure the levels of pro-hormone 25(OH)D continue to decrease significantly by 1.3 times relative to the initial values, which is 1.4 times lower than in patients who successfully completed the course of treatment. …”
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Challenges in achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets: evaluation of the antiretroviral therapy program among adult HIV/AIDS patients at Woldia General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Seada Seid, Mezgebu Yitayal, Lake Yazachew, Abdurahman Arega, Tilahun Dessie, Hassen Ahmed Yesuf, Jemila Seid Hassen, Abdulaziz Kebede Kassaw, Ali Yimer

“…Bivariable analysis was performed to identify variables with p-values less than 0.2 as potential candidates for multivariable logistic regression, with statistical significance set at p &lt; 0.05. …”
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Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of conventional and alternative steel production methods in countries dependent on energy import: A South Korean case study by Juha Lee, Gyuna Kwak, Yujin Jung, Wonjae Choi

“…Hydrogen direct reduction uses coal-based power compared to renewable power emits 3.2 times more. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis was conducted on variables used in each steelmaking method. …”
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Red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) as a predictor of prolonged stay at hospital for COVID-19 inpatients by Martha Fors, Santiago J. Ballaz

“…One exemption was the red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) index, which can increase the probability of a longer hospital stay by up to ten times (HR(IC95%) = 0.092(0.03-0.29); p < 0.001).Conclusion The most effective biomarker to identify COVID-19 patients at high risk for extended hospital stay was RPR.Highlights IntroductionDetermining hospital Length of Stay (LoS) is vital for resource management, especially for future COVID-19 outbreaks.Previous studies have primarily focused on sociodemographic and clinical attributes, along with resource availability, but have not accounted for other factors like routine laboratory tests, which can significantly impact LoS predictions.This study examines novel hematology scores as predictors of LoS, emphasizing their importance in resource-limited settings like Ecuador.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed 2,930 COVID-19 patients admitted to Hospital IESS Quito Sur in Ecuador focusing on confirmed cases with complete blood count (CBC) values to assess LoS.The study explored various hematological ratios, such as the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte ratio (RLR), as potential predictors of LoS and in-hospital outcomes for COVID-19 patients, using a combination of univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models.Kaplan-Meier survival estimates and log-rank tests were used to analyze survival and discharge probabilities over time, highlighting sex-dependent effects and the significant association between selected hematological indices and patient outcomes.ResultsThe mean LoS for survivors was significantly shorter compared to those who died (p < 0.001), indicating that longer hospitalization was associated with higher mortality risk.Women had a shorter average LoS (with lower mortality risk (p < 0.001), suggesting an asymmetrical hospitalization pattern based on sex.While most hematological markers had minimal clinical relevance for LoS, the red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) stood out, increasing the likelihood of a longer hospital stay by up to tenfold, making it a critical factor in predicting prolonged hospitalization.DiscussionMen had longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates than women, likely due to differing inflammatory responses, though hyperinflammation markers like NLR, PLR, and Leu-CPR had minimal clinical impact.RPR had the strongest link to longer hospital stays, indicating a higher risk of extended hospitalization in severe COVID-19 cases.Elevated RPR is tied to oxidative stress and coagulation issues, suggesting early identification could help reduce prolonged stays and complications.ConclusionResearch generally points to clinical complications from COVID-19 as the main factor behind prolonged hospitalizations, underlining the importance of early identification and management of these issues.…”
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Pharmacogenetics of statin therapy and the endothelial function parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Nadezhda O. Lebedeva, Olga K. Vikulova, Alexei G. Nikitin, Minara Sh. Shamkhalova, Marina V. Shestakova, Ivan I. Dedov

“…The genotypes for polymorphic markers were identified by real-time polymerase chain reaction with TaqMan probes. …”
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Global inequities in the survival of extremely preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Temesgen Getaneh, Nusrat Homaira, Habtamu Kasaye, Sarah Jane C. Tapawan, Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, Kei Lui

“…These findings are based on reported literature; may not fully reflect outcomes in low-resource settings where data are limited and underreported. Variability in the inclusion and care of borderline viable infants also contributes to the heterogeneity and uncertainty of the estimates. …”
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A theoretical model of the mechanism of entrepreneurial leadership attributes and leadership behaviours on nursing team creativity in a new hospital: a grounded theory study by Jing Gong, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen, Binxu Yang, Yifei Yang, Xintong Deng, Jing Zhou

“…Entrepreneurial leadership is a style of leadership that inspires and guides employees to explore strategic values and seek opportunities. Research has shown that entrepreneurial leadership is crucial in fostering creativity among nurses. …”
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Predicting cardiovascular outcomes in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes by combining risk factor trajectories and machine learning algorithm: a cohort study by Qi Huang, Xiantong Zou, Zhouhui Lian, Xianghai Zhou, Xueyao Han, Yingying Luo, Shuohua Chen, Yanxiu Wang, Shouling Wu, Linong Ji

“…Transition analysis examined the changes in risk stratification over time. Results The ML-CVD-C score achieved a C-index of 0.80 (95% CI: 0.78–0.82) in the testing cohort, significantly outperforming the ML-CVD-C (base) score, China-PAR, and PREVENT, which had C-index values of 0.62–0.65. …”
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