Relationship between serum lipid level and colorectal cancer: a systemic review and meta-analysis by Shuai Lu, Zhenpeng Yang, Huazhen Tang, Xibo Sun, Benqiang Rao

“…The relative risks of the studies were combined with random-effect and fixed-effect models and were analysed for heterogeneity, publication bias and sensitivity.Results Twenty-four prospective studies, including 4 224 317 individuals with 29 499 CRC cases, were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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Adapting to change: exploring the distribution dynamics of the alien and potentially invasive aphid species Cinara curvipes (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the context of global warming by K. Wieczorek, A. Bugaj-Nawrocka, B. Borowiak-Sobkowiak, A. Endrestøl, H. P. Ravn, W. Solarz, R. Durak

“…This study investigates the potential ecological niche and distribution of the Nearctic bow-legged fir aphid, Cinara curvipes, an alien and potentially invasive species, across Europe. Utilising climate modelling based on climatic preferences in its native range, we assess the suitability of European climates for facilitating the spread of this aphid. …”
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Can an organizationally anchored, multilevel intervention improve perceived stress and psychosocial factors in the workplace? A pre-post study assessing effectiveness and implement... by Vita Ligaya Dalgaard, Tanja Kirkegaard, Christian Dyrlund Wåhlin-Jacobsen, Birgit Aust, Sofie Jaspers, Thomas Faurholt Jønsson, Trine Nøhr Winding

“…Changes over time in outcome measures were analyzed using linear mixed models. A quantitative process evaluation was used to examine the degree of implementation of the intervention. …”
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Integrated transmission expansion planning incorporating fault current limiting devices and thyristor-controlled series compensation using meta-heuristic optimization techniques by Abdulaziz Almalaq, Khalid Alqunun, Rabeh Abbassi, Ziad M. Ali, Mohamed M. Refaat, Shady H. E. Abdel Aleem

“…The ten meta-heuristic algorithms considered in this study include Sinh Cosh Optimizer, Walrus Optimizer, Snow Geese Algorithm, Triangulation Topology Aggregation Optimizer, Electric Eel Foraging Optimization, Kepler Optimization Algorithm (KOA), Dung Beetle Optimizer, Sea-Horse Optimizer, Special Relativity Search, and White Shark Optimizer (WSO). Three TEP models incorporating fault current limiters and thyristor-controlled series compensation devices are utilized to evaluate the performance of the meta-heuristic algorithms, each representing a different scale and complexity level. …”
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Association between dietary mineral intake and new onset diabetes/pre-diabetes after chronic pancreatitis by Bingqing Li, Shan Guo, Wenlu Zong, Yuning Chu, Qi Zhang, Xiaoyan Yin, Tao Mao, Xiaoyu Li

“…The differences in mineral intake between the groups were compared, and the relationship between mineral intake and key glucose metabolism markers, including fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and fasting insulin, was analyzed using regression models.ResultsCompared with normal glycaemic status after chronic pancreatitis, the intake of iron and phosphorus in patients with new diabetes/pre-diabetes after chronic pancreatitis (NODCP) has changed significantly. …”
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Stress among medical students: factor structure of the University Stress Scale among Italian students by Alex Burdorf, Maura Galletta, Igor Portoghese, Fabio Porru, Marcello Campagna

“…A total of 1858 Italian medical students participated in the study.Outcome measures We measured perceived stress among medical students using the USS, the Effort-Reward Imbalance Student Questionnaire (ERI-SQ) and the Kessler-10 (K10).Results Results showed that a bifactor-Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling solution provided excellent levels of fit to the data. …”
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Parametric study and optimization of thermal performance and pressure drop in heat sinks with double-layer porous microchannels by Fahimeh Aliyari, Keivan Fallah, Hossein Zolfaghary Azizi, Farhad Hosseinnejad

“…Subsequently, 340 additional models were simulated with variations in parameters such as microchannel length and width, heat sink wall width and height, inter-channel distance, fluid velocity, and porosity levels (0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 percent). …”
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Pathological manifestations in lymphatic filariasis correlate with lack of inhibitory properties of IgG4 antibodies on IgE-activated granulocytes. by Ulrich F Prodjinotho, Charlotte von Horn, Alex Y Debrah, Linda Batsa Debrah, Anna Albers, Laura E Layland, Achim Hoerauf, Tomabu Adjobimey

“…This particular antibody was shown in different models to exhibit immunosuppressive properties. How IgG4 affects the etiopathology of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is however not well characterized. …”
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Experimental analysis of the exergetic performance of a solar air heater using separate liquid and solid sensible thermal storage media by Harikrishnan M, R Ajith Kumar, Rajesh Baby, Dani Percy, S. Ajith Kumar

“…The primary objective is to evaluate and compare the thermal and exergetic efficiencies of both storage mediums under varying operational conditions. Three models are studied: (i) SAHRR: A solar air heater without any sensible energy storage (SES) medium, (ii)SAHRR-WPBS: A solar air heater incorporating pebbles as the SES medium, (iii)SAHRR-WTH55: A solar air heater incorporating Therminol 55 as the SES medium. …”
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Hypnotics' association with mortality or cancer: a matched cohort study by Daniel F Kripke, Lawrence E Kline, Robert D Langer

“…Hazard ratios (HRs) for death were computed from Cox proportional hazards models controlled for risk factors and using up to 116 strata, which exactly matched cases and controls by 12 classes of comorbidity.Results As predicted, patients prescribed any hypnotic had substantially elevated hazards of dying compared to those prescribed no hypnotics. …”
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The association between childhood hunger experiences and health in middle and old age: a longitudinal study over 10 years by Dongxu Li, Xi Guo, Weile Zhang, Wenhui Li, Tianjiao Zhang, Zelin Liu, Min Su, Zhengrong Li

“…We conducted panel analyses, used Probit and ordinary least squares regression models to analyze the effects of CHEs on the health in middle and old age, and used stepwise regression tests to analyze the mediators of the relationship. …”
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Herbal Medicines as Complementary Therapy for Managing Complications in COVID-19 Patients with Diabetes Mellitus by Adha SA, Afifah NN, Latarissa IR, Iftinan GN, Kusuma ASW, Febriyanti RM, Barliana MI, Lestari K

“…Herbal medicines may serve as a complementary therapy for DM patients with COVID-19, but these claims need experimental validation in infection models and among affected patients.Keywords: COVID-19, diabetes mellitus, antidiabetic, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, herbal medicines…”
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Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy and adverse clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Arezoo Karimi, Kourosh Sayehmiri, Mojtaba Vaismoradi, Mostafa Dianatinasab, Salman Daliri

“…Data analysis using statistical test fixed- and random-effects models in the meta-analysis, Cochran and meta-regression. …”
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Association between Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and In-Hospital Mortality among Congestive Heart Failure Patients with Diabetes among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A R... by Kai Zhang, Yu Han, Yu Xuan Gao, Fang Ming Gu, Tianyi Cai, Rui Hu, Zhao Xuan Gu, Jia Ying Liang, Jia Yu Zhao, Min Gao, Bo Li, Dan Cui

“…We examined the association between RDW on ICU admission and in-hospital mortality using multivariable logistic regression models, restricted cubic spline analysis, and subgroup analysis. …”
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Cerebral arterial collateral status, but not venous outflow profiles, modifies the effect of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator in acute ischemic stroke by Elif Sarionder Gencer, Ezgi Yilmaz, Ethem Murat Arsava, Rahsan Gocmen, Mehmet Akif Topcuoglu

“…Exploratory logistic models for response to IV-tPA [positive response: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) decrease 4 (or decrease to 0) at 24 h; dramatic response: NIHSS decrease ≥8 (or decrease to 0 or 1)], functional outcome (modified Rankin’s score 0–1 as “excellent” and 0–2 “good”) and tPA-associated hemorrhagic transformation were constructed. …”
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Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in treating deep surgical site infections after spine surgery: a meta-analysis of single-arm studies by Shiwei Ren, Huan Liu, Zhengqi Chang

“…Using Stata 15.0 software, we employed either fixed or random models to calculate combined effect sizes, depending on the level of heterogeneity observed. …”
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Body size estimation and weight management practices in urban poor communities in Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Grace Agyemang FREMPONG, John K. ANARFI, Delali Margaret BADASU, Samuel Nii Ardey CODJOE

“…Anthropometric measurements were also taken, using standard procedures. Logistic regression models were used to examine relationships among the va- riables. …”
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Prevalence of Autoimmune Diseases in Patients Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: An Epidemiological Study Using A Global Network of Health Care Organizations by Pushti Khandwala, Devashish Desai, Arthur Lau

“…Multivariate Cox proportional hazard models and Kaplan Meier method were used to assess risk of developing ACs among the groups. …”
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Effects of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy on anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: a systematic review and m... by Shuangyu Wang, Lishuo Gao, Congyu Wang, Jinbing Bai, Mengshuang Shen, Xuejie Zhao, Mei Lin

“…Statistical analyses used random-effects models, with subgroup analyses performed to assess the impact of intervention format, module number, and program duration. …”
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Design and evaluation of bromelain-encapsulated alginate beads reinforced with gum Arabic: Formulation, characterization, and stability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions by Methavee Peanparkdee, Phornphimon Janchai, Tanwarat Aksornsri, Pilanee Vaithanomsat

“…Stability assessment of bromelain-loaded hydrogel beads was conducted using in vitro gastrointestinal digestion models. Beads produced with 2 % (w/v) sodium alginate (S2) and 1.5 % (w/v) sodium alginate combined with 0.5 % (w/v) of gum Arabic (SG1.5) demonstrated high production yield in a range of 90.99 %–95.92 % and loading capacity in a range of 76.03 %–76.97 %. …”
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