Anemia and Its Determinants among Male and Female Adolescents in Southern Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Melat Belay Zeleke, Mohammed Feyisso Shaka, Adane Tesfaye Anbesse, Solomon Hailemariam Tesfaye

“…Basic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, haemoglobin measurement, and others were collected. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software, and descriptive statistics were computed for all variables. …”
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Neonatal resuscitation skills acquisition among healthcare providers after Helping Babies Breathe simulation training using improved tools across two regions in Tanzania by Florence Salvatory Kalabamu, Vickfarajaeli Daudi, Robert Moshiro, Benjamin Kamala, Paschal Mdoe, Dunstan Bishanga, Hege Ersdal, Rose Mpembeni

“…However, after controlling other variables in a multivariable model, none of the factors showed a statistically significant association. …”
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Impact of transversus abdominis plane block on length of stay and postoperative opioid use in anterior lumbar interbody fusions by Katherine Drexelius, MD, Steven Baltic, MD, MS, Kennedy Gachigi, MS, Caleb Lifsey, BS, Rebecca Kelso, MD, P. Bradley Segebarth, MD

“…Total MME and MME stratified by postoperative day (POD) was collected. Bivariable and multivariable regression models were used to analyze the relationship of TAP blocks with LOS and narcotic use postoperatively. …”
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Combined predictive value of uric acid and serum lipid for stroke events in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients by Yuqi Tang, Baiqing Song, Tesfaldet H. Hidru, Yiheng Yang, Fei Liu, Jiatian Li, Chenglin Li, Yuhang Wen, Zhongzheng Yang, Ying Chen, Xiaolei Yang, Yunlong Xia

“…Its clinical predictive value was assessed using Harrell's C-statistic (C-index), integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) statistics, and net reclassification index (NRI) analysis.ConclusionsSUA, TG and LDL were strongly associated with stroke for NAF. …”
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Non-Completely Displaced Traumatic Rib Fractures: Potentially Less Crucial for Pulmonary Adverse Outcomes, Regardless of Classification by Hongrye Kim, Su Young Yoon, Jonghee Han, Junepill Seok, Wu Seong Kang

“…Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was conducted to select risk factors and minimize overfitting. Multivariable logistic regression (MLR) was performed after LASSO. …”
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Precision prediction of intervertebral disc degeneration in ankylosing spondylitis using a nomogram model reveals the pivotal role of Th2-type immune dysregulation by Xiao-nan Wang, Xiao-nan Wang, Xiao-tian Ma, Jie Li, Run-tian Zhou, Yuan-zhang Jin, Xiao-feng Zhao, Dou-dou Jing, Bin Zhao, Bin Zhao

“…Their clinical features, immune status, and inflammatory cytokine levels were analyzed. A nomogram prediction model was constructed using multivariable logistic regression. …”
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The lacto-vegetarian dietary score and kidney stones are likely to be inversely associated in men but not in women: A case-control study by Samira Movahed, Farid Zayeri, Behnood Abbasi

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Short-Term Results of Early Detection of Critical Congenital Heart Disease by Julissa Carhuayo-Chura, MD, Felipe E. Terpin-Ayvar, Anthony Bautista-Pariona, MD, J. Pierre Zila-Velasque, MD, Luis S. Velarde-Zegarra, MD, Carmen Davila-Aliaga, MD, Katia Bravo-Jaimes, MD

“…Time to transfer, delays, and survival rates were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kaplan-Meier survival curves, and multivariable models. …”
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Food safety practice and its associated factors among food handlers working in food and drinking establishments in Hargeisa, Somaliland by Mohamed Mussa Abdilahi, Jonah Kiruja, Abdisamad Shukri Ismail, Soheir H. Ahmed, Faisal Nooh, Ayanle Suleiman Ahmed, Abdiqathar Rashid Kulmie

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 22. Descriptive analysis summarized respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, while bivariate and multivariable analyses examined relationships in the data. …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and all cause mortality in critically ill patients with heart failure by Jing Xiao, Ying Li, Xiyu Gao, Bao’e Yan, Fangyao Chen, Chunyan Zhang, Congxia Wang, Tuo Han, Yan Zhang

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Association of prognostic nutritional index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in adults with depression: NHANES 2005–2018 by Haiyan Ding, Xinchun Zou

“…However, research on the PNI and mortality in patients with depression is limited.ObjectiveThe study aimed to assess the association between the PNI and both all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in adults with depression.MethodsThis study analyzed the PNI levels in a cohort of 2,396 adults with depression. …”
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Identification of the risk factors for predicting severe acute kidney injury in patients after liver transplantation by Ran Zhou, Huan Wang, Qi Yang, Qi Yang, Lin Han

“…Risk factors were figured out through the univariate and multivariable logistic regression models between the groups. …”
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Prevalence and clinical risk factors of cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer: a cross-sectional study by Cheng Jiang, Yun-Xiang Chen, Qing-Shan Geng, An-Bang Liu

“…In terms of CVD components, angina pectoris was diagnosed in 4.51% of the patients, myocardial infarction in 8.56%, coronary heart disease in 10.09%, heart failure in 5.08%, and stroke in 7.57%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that older age (OR = 1.02, 95% CI: 1.01–1.03), smoking history (OR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.02–2.39 for former smoking and OR = 2.82, 95% CI: 1.59–5.01 for current smoking), hypertension (OR = 2.78, 95% CI: 1.81–4.28), diabetes (OR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.47–2.84), chronic kidney disease (CKD, OR = 1.73, 95% CI: 1.28–2.34), and antineoplastic or other treatments (OR = 4.83, 95% CI: 2.15–10.85) were statistically significant independent risk factors for CVD in patients with cancer. …”
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Impact of trauma level designation on mortality in trauma patients with sepsis: an observational study across US trauma centers by Ralphe Bou Chebl, Razan Diab, Reem Siblini, Rana Bachir, Mazen El Sayed

“…Multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess the association between trauma center designation and mortality after adjusting for confounders.ResultsA total of 1,738 patients were included. …”
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Association of obesity-related anthropometric indicators with chronic constipation and diarrhea among U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Yu Ning, Xiaoting Hu, Laifu Li, Yan Zhuang, Fei Dai

“…Multiple analytical approaches were employed: descriptive statistics, weighted multivariable logistic regression, weighted restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis, subgroup analyses, and sensitivity analysis. …”
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Prevalence of anemia, its associated factors, and impact on quality of life among heart failure with reduced ejection fraction outpatients at the university of Gondar hospital, Eth... by Daniel Belay Agonafir, Biruk Mulat Worku, Hailemaryam Alemu, Andinet Azaje Alemu, Gebrehiwot Lema Legese

“…Variables with a p-value ≤ 0.05 in the multivariable analysis (based on AORs with 95% CIs) were considered statistically significant. …”
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A retrospective analysis of tuberculosis in livestock farmers in Lahore district, Pakistan by Chanda Jabeen, Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Jawaria Ali Khan, Gulshan Umbreen, Muhammad Saqib Saeed, Shakera Sadiq, Rubab Maqsood, Hamad Bin Rashid, Muhammad Asif, Khalid Iqbal, Mamoona Chaudhry

“…The case was matched with control based on neighborhood and the case-control ratio was kept 1:1. Data were statistically analyzed using R version 4.2.1. Conditional logistic regression was conducted to identify biologically and statistically plausible risk factors associated with the TB outcome among livestock farmers. …”
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Polypharmacy and associated factors among patients with type two diabetes mellitus with comorbidity: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia by Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Akalu Fetene Desalew, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Selamawit Mengstu Tafere, Mekdes Kiflu, Tilaye Arega Moges, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm

“…A multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with polypharmacy. …”
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Pan-immune-inflammation value is associated with poor prognosis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis by Fengping Zhang, Luohua Li, Xianfeng Wu, Yueqiang Wen, Xiaojiang Zhan, Fenfen Peng, Xiaoyang Wang, Qian Zhou, Xiaoran Feng

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Mortality in Elderly Patients Taking Furosemide: Prospective Cohorts Study by Alejandro Rodríguez-Molinero, Antonio Miñarro, Leire Narvaiza, César Gálvez-Barrón, Natalia Gonzalo León, Esther Valldosera, Eva De Mingo, Oscar Macho, David Aivar, Efren Pinzón, Adilis Alba, Jorge Passarelli, Nadia Stasi, Isabel Collado, José R. Banegas

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