Development of machine learning models for predicting non-remission in early RA highlights the robust predictive importance of the RAID score-evidence from the ARCTIC study by Gaoyang Li, Shrikant S. Kolan, Franco Grimolizzi, Joseph Sexton, Giulia Malachin, Guro Goll, Tore K. Kvien, Tore K. Kvien, Nina Paulshus Sundlisæter, Manuela Zucknick, Siri Lillegraven, Espen A. Haavardsholm, Espen A. Haavardsholm, Bjørn Steen Skålhegg

“…This study aims to predict 6-month non-remission in 222 disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)-naïve RA patients initiating methotrexate monotherapy, using baseline patient characteristics from the ARCTIC trial.MethodsMachine learning models were developed utilizing twenty-one baseline demographic, clinical and laboratory features to predict non-remission according to ACR/EULAR Boolean, SDAI and CDAI criteria. …”
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The rationale, design of the Assisted reproductive technology cohort nested in a pre-pregnancy family cohort (APP-Cohort) by Wei Xiong, Qinghan Liang, Xiaojie Han, Qiaolu Cheng, Qihang Liu, Xifang Zuo, Huiyu Wang, Huijing He, Guangliang Shan

“…Both spouses filled out a questionnaire covering demographic, socio-economic, and various modifiable risk factors to gather information on their lifestyle. …”
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Epidemiology of neonatal disorders attributable to low birthweight-global burden of disease research, 1990–2021 by Qi Zhang, Lan Luo, Lai-lai Yan, Lai-lai Yan, Jing Guo, Hui-jun Wu, Zi-wei Zhang, Yu-hua Zhu, Rui Qiao, Rui Qiao

“…Notably, absolute health inequality related to the Socio-demographic Index (SDI) has decreased, as indicated by a reduction in DALY disparities between the most and least developed countries from −4,216.49 (95% CI: −4,558.27 to −3,874.71) in 1990 to −2,635.35 (95% CI: −2,868.40 to −2,402.30) in 2021. …”
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Approach to death and dying patients and its relation with death anxiety among medical interns: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Israa Sharabati, Mohamed M. M. Mustafa, Masah Ateeq, Hasan Al-jabali, Amira Ahmed Elsayed, Ahmed Hamdy Kandil, Mohamed Nabil Hamouda, Noor Alrawajfeh, Sadeel Abu Sharib, Razan A. Abumayyala, Omar Rafeek Alkhateeb, Mira Bishtawi, Juana Abu Rahmeh, Tasneem Hetta, Raghad Abuzant, Farah Al-Mubaid

“…Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests were used to evaluate significant associations between demographic variables and the outcomes of the scales. …”
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Adverse events of hepatic anti-fibrotic agents in phase 3 and above clinical trials: a descriptive analysis of the WHO-VigiAccess database by Yuwei Liu, Yuwei Liu, Xu Zhao, Xu Zhao, Xinrui Wang, Xinrui Wang, Qiang Zhou, Qiang Zhou

“…The ADR reports were retrieved from the WHO-VigiAccess database, with data categorized by demographic characteristics, geographic distribution, and System Organ Classes (SOCs). …”
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Mortality in Antinuclear Antibody-Positive Patients with and Without Rheumatologic Immune-Related Disorders: A Large-Scale Population-Based Study by Uria Shani, Paula David, Ilana Balassiano Strosberg, Ohad Regev, Mohamad Yihia, Niv Ben-Shabat, Dennis McGonagle, Orly Weinstein, Howard Amital, Abdulla Watad

“…Multivariable Cox regression models were used to assess hazard ratios (HR) for mortality, adjusting for demographic and clinical factors. <i>Results</i>: ANA positivity was strongly associated with increased mortality (adjusted HR [aHR] 4.62; 95% CI 4.5–4.7, <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Risk factors for dengue mortality: a 7-year retrospective cohort in Honduras by Dilcia Sauceda-Acosta, Sandra Paola Paz Almendares, Elsy Cárcamo, Melba Zúniga-Gutiérrez, Briana Beltrán, María Félix Rivera, Marlon Meléndez Rodríguez, Judy Enamorado

“…The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological trends of dengue cases and dengue death cases and identify the demographic, clinical and laboratory risk factors for dengue mortality in Honduras. …”
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Can Ethiopia eliminate malaria? Malaria burden: insights from the pre-elimination era, current challenges and perspectives by Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Yalewayker Tegegne, Abdulhakim Mussema, Elias Tamene, Kemal Mohamed, Wagaw Abebe, Melese Mekuria, Kasahun Bogale, Habtamu Geremew, Mufta Muzemil Shifa, Mulugeta Aemero Tegegne

“…However, challenges persist, including the emergence of drug and insecticide resistance, compounded by environmental and demographic factors. Understanding the historical context and contemporary challenges is crucial for navigating Ethiopia’s path toward malaria elimination.MethodsFrom October 2023 to January 2024, a systematic search was conducted across open access journals such as PubMed, EMBASE, CINALH, Web of Science, Global Health, and Google Scholar using MeSH and Emtree terms for malaria. …”
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Prediction of major adverse cardiovascular events following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction using cardiac obesity marker—epicardial adipose tissue mass index: a prospect... by Zeyan Liu, Jinbo Wang, Yanfang Yang, Jinglin Cheng, Min Yang, Ye Zhang

“…Subgroup analyses suggested that EAMI's predictive ability was consistent across various demographic and clinical characteristics.ConclusionEAMI has high value in predicting MACE in patients 1-year after STEMI, helps identify high-risk patients with poor prognosis in early clinical practice.…”
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The association between self-acceptance, emotion regulation, and treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents with HIV in Liangshan prefecture, China: a cross-sectional stud... by Dan Tan, Wenxi Zhong, Li Ma, Jing Cheng, Xianjun Mao, Xi Zhang, Jian Tang, Song Fan, Bianchuan Cao, Yanhua Chen

“…Multiple linear regression models were employed to examine the relationships between demographic variables, self-acceptance, emotion regulation and treatment adherence self-efficacy. …”
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Current trends in e-mental health interventions: Health care providers' attitudes and usage patterns by Elena Caroline Weitzel, Katja Schladitz, Maria Schwenke, Franziska Dinah Welzel, Georg Schomerus, Peter Schönknecht, Markus Bleckwenn, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Margrit Löbner

“…Usage patterns based on self-report were examined according to socio-demographic correlates. In a binary logistic regression, correlations between use at follow-up and baseline variables were analyzed. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in management of breast cancers in Qatar by Rasha.S.Abo El Alaa, Hend Al-Jaber, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Abdullah A. Shaito, Layla Al-Mansoori

“…Thirteen herbalists were identified in Doha, Qatar, and surveyed using an ethnobotanical questionnaire between October and November 2022. Herbalists’ demographic data and their herbal recommendations for breast cancer treatment were collected through structured interviews. …”
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Correlated factors of posttraumatic growth in patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Dingyuan Wei, Xue Wang, Mengxing Wang, Jiayan Wang, Fangping Chen, Luyang Jin, Xuemei Xian

“…Correlated factors were identified to be significantly associated with PTG in patients with CRC including demographic factors: residential area (r = 0.13), marital status (r = 0.10), employment status (r = 0.18), education level (r = 0.19), income level (r = 0.16); disease-related factors: time since surgery (r = 0.17), stoma-related complications (r = 0.14), health-promoting behavior (r = 0.46), and sexual function (r = 0.17); psychosocial factors: confrontation coping (r = 0.68), avoidance coping (r = −0.65), deliberate rumination (r = 0.56), social support (r = 0.47), family function (r = 0.50), resilience (r = 0.53), self-efficacy (r = 0.91), self-compassion (r = −0.32), psychosocial adjustment (r = 0.39), gratitude (r = 0.45), stigma (r = −0.65), self-perceived burden (r = −0.31), fear of cancer recurrence (r = −0.45); and quality of life (r = 0.32). …”
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Excess Sensitivity and Financial Development in the Iranian Households by Amineh Mahmoudzadeh, Kamyab Rajabizadeh, Majid Einian

“…Various factors underpin this apparent excess sensitivity of consumption, encompassing demographic dynamics, labor market decisions, reliance on aggregated data, superior information within households, income measurement inaccuracies, and liquidity constraints. …”
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Characteristics and contributing factors of adverse drug reactions: an analytical study of patients with tuberculosis receiving treatment under the National TB Program of India [ve... by Jay Patel, Priya Bhavsar, Harsh Shah, Sandul Yasobant, Deepak Saxena, Anish Sinha, Somen Saha, Yogesh Patel

“…A semi-structured questionnaire tool was used to collect socio-demographic, clinical, and ADR-related data from the TB patients. …”
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Estimating Trends in Cardiovascular Disease Risk for the EXPOSE (Explaining Population Trends in Cardiovascular Risk: A Comparative Analysis of Health Transitions in South Africa a... by Shaun Scholes, Jennifer S Mindell, Mari Toomse-Smith, Annibale Cois, Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo

“… BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Demographic, behavioral, socioeconomic, health care, and psychosocial variables considered risk factors for CVD are routinely measured in population health surveys, providing opportunities to examine health transitions. …”
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Genetic Polymorphisms in RNF138, ABCA1 and ESRRG-GPATCH2 Genes and their Role in Insulin Resistance Risk among Normal BMI Individuals in Indian Population: A Case-control Study by Sabitha Thummala, Sarah Fathima, Nithya Kruthi, Junaid Ahmed Khan Ghori, Katherine Saikia, Vivek Belde, Balamurali Andiyakkal Rajendran, Rahul Ranganathan

“…Aim: To fill the knowledge gap by investigating the association of specific gene variants (RNF138, ABCA1, and Oestrogen-Related Receptor γ (ESRRG)-GPATCH2) with IR risk in this demographic. Materials and Methods: This study was a case-control study conducted in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India on a total of 191 participants (90 men and 101 women). …”
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Predictors of late complications after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with stable coronary heart disease by O.J. Zharinov, К.O. Mikhaliev, O.A. Yepanchintseva, B.M. Todurov

“…Groups of patients with and without complications were compared according to demographic parameters, risk factors, concomitant diseases, laboratory parameters, features of the CABG operation and postoperative therapy. …”
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Resurgence of Mumps among Lower Socioeconomic Class of Children in Ahmedabad: A Cross-sectional Study of 115 Cases in a Tertiary Care Center by Dipti V Patel, Zeel Patel, Snehal V Patel, Pooja Gandhi, Gayatri Parmar, Param S Patel

“…Detailed history in the form of demographic data, clinical presentation, vaccination status for measles–rubella (MR)/measles–mumps–rubella (MMR), reasons for nonvaccination, and history related to complications. …”
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Towards a cervical cancer-free future: women’s healthcare decision making and cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa by Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Bernard Yeboah-Asiamah Asare, Joshua Okyere, Bupe Mwamba

“…Objective We investigated the association between women’s healthcare decision making and cervical cancer screening uptake in sub-Saharan Africa.Design Secondary data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of six countries in sub-Saharan Africa were used. …”
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