Paternal separation as an independent risk factor for irritable bowel syndrome in rural Chinese left-behind children: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Zhongcao Wei, Zhongcao Wei, Zhongcao Wei, Zhongcao Wei, Yu Zhang, Shaoxian Xu, Mei Tong, Xing Yang, Xin Xing, Fei Dai, Fei Dai, Fei Dai, Fei Dai, Jinhai Wang, Jinhai Wang, Jinhai Wang, Jinhai Wang, Bin Qin, Bin Qin, Bin Qin, Bin Qin

“…Univariate analysis showed statistically significant differences in separation status between IBS and non-IBS children (p < 0.05). …”
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Relevance of superoxide dismutase type 1 to lipoid pneumonia: the first retrospective case-control study by Yinan Hu, Yanhong Ren, Yinzhen Han, Zhen Li, Weiqing Meng, Yuhui Qiang, Mengyuan Liu, Huaping Dai

“…Receiver operating characteristic curve, machine learning (ML), regression and survival analyses were performed to analyze the data. Results In multivariate regression analysis, the sole independent risk factor of LP was the level of SOD1 (OR 0.922, 95% CI: 0.878 ~ 0.967, P < 0.001), while smoking status (β= -0.177, 95% CI -18.645~-2.836, P = 0.008), diabetes mellitus (β= -0.191, 95% CI: -20.442~-3.592, P = 0.005), and total sialic acid (TSA) (β= -0.426, 95% CI: -0.915~ -0.433, P < 0.001) independently influenced the level of SOD1. …”
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Left atrial strain predicts paroxysmal atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: a 1-year study using three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography by Rui Zhang, He Li, Yan Wang, Tianle Yu, Jiacheng Li, Yumeng Wu, Zhiwen Yu, Cuixing Liang, Dan Yu, Li Xue

“…Global three-dimensional left atrial (LA) strain parameters, along with those of the left ventricle, were measured and analyzed statistically. The primary study endpoint was the recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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Non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol/high density lipoprotein cholesterol is L-shaped associated with all-cause mortality and U-shaped with cardiovascular mortality in hyperten... by Meiqian Chen, Meiqian Chen, Li Zhang, Qian Liu, Qingxin Gu, Shuhui Yu, Guanzhen Lu, Guanzhen Lu

“…To determine the optimal NHHR cutoff point, we employed a maximum selection statistics approach. Participants were subsequently divided into groups for multivariate weighted Cox regression analysis. …”
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Research on the urban-rural differences and influencing factors of life satisfaction among elderly people in China by Li Yang, Xie Zhang

“…Abstract Objective To analyze the differences in life satisfaction and the factors that influence it among elderly people in urban and rural locations in China and to provide a reference for narrowing these differences. …”
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Cesarean section in Suriname using robson classification: a two-year nationwide cross-sectional study on rates, risk factors and perinatal outcomes of cesarean section by Zita D. Prüst, Josephine A. I. Dupont, Safir Liesdek, Kitty W. M. Bloemenkamp, Thomas van den Akker, Kim J. C. Verschueren, Lachmi R. Kodan

“…We described cesarean births according to the Robson-10 classification and used descriptive statistics to analyze CS frequencies and perinatal outcomes. …”
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Analysis of factors influencing platelet transfusion in children with high-risk stage Ⅳ neuroblastoma undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by FU Xiaoyan, ZHEN Zida, QIU Lijuan, ZHANG Huimin, WANG Mengjian, ZHANG Shuaihang, MA Shuxuan

“…Age, sex, and blood type showed no statistically significant association (P>0.05) with post-transplant platelet transfusion requirements or time to transfusion independence in neuroblastoma patients. …”
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Efficacy analysis and prognostic factors of first-line chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: a real-world study by Jian-Xi Zhou, Yun-Chuan Sun, Li Xiao, Hong-Ling Lu, Xiao-Ming Yin, Kui Fan, Ying-Nan Zhou

“…This retrospective study analyzed the clinical data of 349 patients with ES-SCLC treated at Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from January 2018 to August 2023. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthcare Professionals Toward Internet-Based Hypertension Management: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Ren Q, Wang Y, Wang J, Wu Y, Shang M, Zhou Y, Liu R, Li X, Wang Z, Wang F, Yuan F

“…KAP scores was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, logistic regression, and structural equation modeling (SEM).Results: The study included 1, 199 valid questionnaire responses. …”
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Factors affecting the effectiveness of endovascular kidney revascularization in patients with renal arteria stenosis by E. V. Frolova, N. V. Morkovskikh, E. V. Kamenev, D. R. Sakhipov, V. A. Germanov

“…The paper analyzes the results of surgical treatment of 109 patients with renal artery stenosis and manifestations of ischemic kidney disease (IBD) in the form of renovascular arterial hypertension. …”
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The status of ownership and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal treated nets in war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia by Gebregziabher Berihu Gebrekidan, Hagos Degefa Hidru, Haftom Gebrehiwot Woldearegay, Mengistu Hagazi Tequare, Tedros Bereket, Gebru Hailu Redae, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe, Yemane Berhane Tesfau, Muzey Gebremichael Berhe, Gebremedhin Gebreegziabher Gebretsadik, Hailay Gebretnsae, Meresa Gebremedhin Weldu, Weldegerima Gebremedhin Hagos, Aregay Gebremedhin Gebreset, Micheale Hagos Debesay, Rieye Esayas, Akeza Awealom Asgedom, Mache Tsadik

“…Data were collected using Open Data Kit and analyzed with SPSS version 21, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05. …”
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Associations between neutrophil percentage to albumin ratio and rheumatoid arthritis versus osteoarthritis: a comprehensive analysis utilizing the NHANES database by Wenquan Ding, Rui La, Shenghao Wang, Zhiyuan He, Dinghua Jiang, Zhigang Zhang, Hao Ni, Wu Xu, Lixin Huang, Qian Wu, Qian Wu

“…Various statistical analyses were conducted to investigate the associations between NPAR and the risks of OA and RA, including multivariable logistic regression, subgroup analysis, smooth curve fitting, and threshold effect analysis.ResultsAfter screening, the final study population included 36,147 participants, with 3,881 individuals diagnosed with OA and 2,178 with RA. …”
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Correlation between Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution and Blood Lipid Metabolism in Children: Based on the Shanghai Child and Adolescent Health Cohort by CHENG Lu, QIN Cun, BAI Pinqing, WANG Jianying, REN Yaping, HU Xiaojuan, ZHANG Baojun, ZHANG Lei, ZHOU Yixin

“…Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to explore the correlation between TCM constitution and dyslipidemia in children. …”
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Association between C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte index and stroke: an NHANES analysis (1999–2010) by Yizhou Chen, Meifang Liu, Meifang Liu, Yi Zhang, Xiaolin Yang, Mengqi Yue, Xu Chen, Haiqiang Wang, Zirong Wang, Haocheng Yu, Jing Shi, Jing Shi, Jing Shi

“…Stroke status was determined based on self-reported questionnaires. Various statistical methods were employed to examine the association between the CALLY index and stroke, as well as its predictive efficacy for stroke risk, including multivariable logistic regression, subgroup analysis, RCS analysis, and ROC analysis.ResultsAmong the 17,511 participants analyzed, our findings revealed a nonlinear L-shaped negative association between the CALLY index and stroke risk. …”
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The relationship between components of EFL teachers' spiritual intelligence and their work engagement by Ping Yin, Nan Liu

“…The researcher used descriptive and inferential statistics; Pearson correlation coefficient, and multivariate analysis in Amos to analyze the obtained data. …”
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Predictors of Halal Product Awareness and Its Relationship with Purchasing Intention: Evidence from Turkey by Metin Saygılı, Nihal Sütütemiz

“…The main purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship of halal product awareness and purchasing intention by using the health consciousness, subjective norms and halal certificate information of Muslim consumers as predictors. …”
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On the Systematic Occurrence of Compound Cold Spells in North America and Wet or Windy Extremes in Europe by Gabriele Messori, Davide Faranda

“…This motivates further analyses focusing specifically on the statistics and drivers of these compound extreme occurrences.…”
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Characteristics of US Medical Schools That Produce the Highest Percentage of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents: Analysis of the 2019 to 2023 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Cohort by Justin J. Lee, MD, Freddy P. Jacome, MD, Matthew Weintraub, BSE, Isaac E. Kim, Jr, MD, PhD, Sia Cho, BS, Avani Chopra, MD, Frances Akwuole, MD, Owen Lema, Yianni Bakaes, MD, Wellington Hsu, MD

“…A list of US medical schools matching the greatest number of residents into orthopaedic surgery was created and analyzed for correlative and predictive factors. Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation coefficient and univariable and multivariable linear regression. …”
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Obesity Parameters as Predictor of Poor Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients with Confirmed Mild-to-Moderate COVID-19 by Nadya R. V. Barus, Dicky Levenus Tahapary, Farid Kurniawan, Robert Sinto, Syahidatul Wafa, Wismandari Wisnu, Arif Mansjoer, Calysta Nadya Wijaya, Immanuel Felix, Tri Juli Edi Tarigan, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, Pradana Soewondo

“…The median visceral fat value was 10 (equivalent to 100 cm²), the WC was 93.4 cm, the BMI was 26.1 kg/m², and the body fat percentage was 31.5%. Based on multivariate Cox regression, WC was statistically significant as an independent factor influencing poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients (RR 1.037 [95% CI 1.011–1.064]) along with COVID-19 degree of severity (RR 3.063 [95% CI 1.537–6.104]) and comorbidities (RR 2.123 [95% CI 1.017–4.435]); (4) Conclusions: Waist circumference can influence poor outcomes in confirmed COVID-19 patients during hospitalization.…”
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Correlation between serum autotaxin levels and optic neuropathy in early diabetic retinopathy: a case-control study by Wenjun Chen, Xiaori Chen, Yaming Wang, Chuanheng Guo, Shaowen Yu, Wen Zhao

“…Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of optic neuropathy in DR patients. …”
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