Numbness and Weakness Recovered at a Less Extent in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation after Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy by Yuming Wang, Fuqiang Gao, Haibo Zou

“…Results of the logistic regression analysis showed that the preoperative pain score of SBI (p=0.002; OR: 1.647 (1.199–2.261)) was a relatively independent risk factor for PELD outcomes, and multiplicativity of duration of preoperative symptoms and imaging grade [p=0.004; OR: 1.015 (1.005–1.026)] was a relatively independent risk factor for preoperative presence of numbness and/or weakness. …”
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The effect of blood glucose levels on serum triglyceride clearance in patients with hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis by Yuxin Liu, Shuqi Qin, Si Dai, Jing Zhou, Zhendan Wang, Guojian Yin

“…DM (OR: 3.574, 95% CI: 1.13–11.308, P < 0.001) and day 2 GLU (OR: 1.537, 95% CI: 1.292–1.675; P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for TG slow-clearance but not for HLAP severity (OR: 1.728, P = 0.253 and OR: 1.119, P = 0.059). …”
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GH, IGF-1, and Age Are Important Contributors to Thyroid Abnormalities in Patients with Acromegaly by Xia Wu, Lu Gao, Xiaopeng Guo, Qiang Wang, Zihao Wang, Wei Lian, Wei Liu, Jian Sun, Bing Xing

“…Age (p=0.002) was an independent risk factor for thyroid morphological abnormalities in acromegaly. …”
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Association of Body Fat Percentage with Time in Range Generated by Continuous Glucose Monitoring during Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes by Yuting Ruan, Jiana Zhong, Rongping Chen, Zhen Zhang, Dixing Liu, Jia Sun, Hong Chen

“…Multiple linear regression models were used to evaluate the independent association of body fat percentage with TIR after adjusting for confounding factors. …”
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Evaluation of placental growth factor, Vitamin D, and systemic inflammatory index as predictive biomarkers for preeclampsia severity: a retrospective cohort study by Xiaoyan Han, Hua Yang

“…Conclusion Lower levels of PlGF and Vitamin D, along with higher PIV, were independently associated with an increased risk of severe preeclampsia. …”
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Assessing prevalence and predictors of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease by Amin Soliman, Noran Atef El Kordy, Farouk Mostafa Faris, Rabab Mahmoud Ahmed

“…Age over 60 years was an independent risk factor for hypoglycemia unawareness in this patient group. …”
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Hepatic function markers as prognostic factors in patients with acute kidney injury undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy by Takuya Nishino, Yoshiaki Kubota, Tetsuya Kashiwagi, Akio Hirama, Kuniya Asai, Masahiro Yasutake, Shinichiro Kumita

“…In Phase 1, the T-Bil, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT), and AST/ALT (De Ritis ratio) levels at CRRT initiation were not associated with the prognosis, while T-Bil, AST, and the De Ritis ratio 3 days after CRRT initiation were independent factors. In Phase 2, T-Bil ≥1.2 mg/dL on day 3 was a significant independent prognostic factor, even after PSM [hazard ratio: 2.41 (95% CI; 1.84-3.17), p < 0.001]. …”
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A nomogram prediction model for mild cognitive impairment in non-dialysis outpatient patients with chronic kidney disease by Qin Yang, Yuhe Xiang, Guoting Ma, Min Cao, Yixi Fang, Wenbin Xu, Lin Li, Qin Li, Yu Feng, Qian Yang

“…Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were employed to identify independent influences (candidate predictor variables). …”
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Changes in Serum Immunoglobulin Levels Play as Predictors of Treatment Response and Prognosis in Pediatric Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome During the Remission Phase by Amin sadat Sharif, Naghmeh Nickravesh, Marzieh Heidarzadeh Arani, Mohammad Javad Azadchehr, Hossein Motedayyen

“…Other results indicated that there was a significant difference between patients with steroid‐independent and steroid‐dependent who had a history of relapse (p < 0.01). …”
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Prediction models of iron level in beef muscle tissue toward ecological well-being by K. Narozhnykh

“…A high correlation existed between independent variables.FINDINGS: An optimum model for predicting the iron level in the muscle tissue of Hereford cattle was established. …”
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Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio Predicts Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients after Emergency Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Zhebin You, Tailin Guo, Fan Lin, Chunjin Lin, Jiankang Chen, Xiaoming Li, Yan Chen, Kaiyang Lin

“…Logistic regression analysis was applied to analyze whether FAR was an independent risk factor for CIN. Results. Overall, 29 (5.1%) patients developed CIN. …”
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Clinical Impact of Viral Load on the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver-Related Mortality in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection by Ran Noh, Doo Hyuck Lee, Byoung Woon Kwon, Yong Hyun Kim, Suk Bae Kim, Il Han Song

“…Serum HCV RNA titer may be considered an independent risk factor for the development of HCC but not liver-related mortality.…”
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The predictive value of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound for intracerebral hemorrhage complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome by Wei-Ze Fan, Jun-Rong Jiang, Hui-Ling Zang, Hui Cheng, Xiao-Hui Shen, Wen-Juan Yang, Hui Wang, Li-Xing Jing

“…Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that ONSD, hematoma volume, and GCS score are independent risk factors for predicting ICH complicated by CCS. …”
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Was It an Adrenocortical Adenoma or an Adrenocortical Carcinoma? Limitation of the Weiss Scoring System in Determining the Malignant Potential of Adrenocortical Tumor: Report on Tw... by Cheuk-Lik Wong, Chun-Kit Fok, Yuk-Kit Chan, Vicki Ho-Kee Tam, Lai-Ming Fung

“…Investigations confirmed ACTH-independent endogenous hypercortisolism, and a CT abdomen showed a 6 cm right adrenal mass. …”
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Risk factors analysis and prediction model establishment of acute kidney injury after heart valve replacement in patients with normal renal function by Xiaofan Huang, Xiaofan Huang, Xiangyu Sun, Jiangang Song, Yongqiang Wang, Jindong Liu, Jindong Liu, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…Current smoker, hypertension, heart failure, previous myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disease, CysC, and NT-proBNP were selected as independent risk factors for AKI. A risk prediction model, a traditional and a dynamic nomogram were developed based on the above factors. …”
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Nomogram based on dual-energy computed tomography to predict the response to induction chemotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a two-center study by Huanhuan Ren, Junhao Huang, Yao Huang, Bangyuan Long, Mei Zhang, Jing Zhang, Huarong Li, Tingting Huang, Daihong Liu, Ying Wang, Jiuquan Zhang

“…Conclusions Ki67 and ECVf emerged as independent predictive factors for response to induction chemotherapy in NPC patients. …”
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Short-term predictive value of sST2 in patients with STEMI following primary PCI: a prospective observational study by Shan Huang, Lu-Jiao Yu, Guang-Feng Sun, Zi-Xin Zhang

“…Conclusion sST2 level after primary PCI was an independent risk factor of MACEs in STEMI patients through 30 days follow-up.…”
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Prognostic value of remnant-like particle cholesterol in ischemic heart failure patients following percutaneous coronary intervention by Xin Huang, Tienan Sun, Biyang Zhang, Meishi Ma, Zheng Chen, Zehao Zhao, Shutong Dong, Yujie Zhou

“…This association remained consistent across various subgroups, as no significant interactions were found.Conclusion There was an independent and positive correlation between RLP-C and MACE in patients with IHF who underwent PCI.…”
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Factors influencing the overall satisfaction of teachers participating in a nationwide school-based smoking prevention program in Korea by Geon Heo, Seulgi Kim, Sung-il Cho, Seunghyun Yoo, Jieun Hwang

“…To identify factors influencing teachers’ overall satisfaction, independent variables were categorized into three types of factors: personal, school, and teacher perceptions. …”
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IBS as a diverse disease. A comprehensive review by Adrianna Dylik, Weronika Gryczyńska, Mikołaj Musiał, Łukasz Krawczak, Hanna Gulaczyk, Jan Spychalski, Mikołaj Kaczmarek, Wiktoria Grochowska, Maria Spychalska

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