Sex-based Differences and Comparative Predictive Value of MELD 3.0 in Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplantation Waitlist Outcomes After Standardization of Listing Criteria in the U... by Emily A. Leven, MD, Ditian Li, MPH, Emilia Bagiella, PhD, Thomas D. Schiano, MD, Lauren Tal Grinspan, MD, PhD

“…The proportion of female SLK listings post-policy change (42.4%) was higher than both female SLK listings pre-policy change (38.9%) and female single-organ liver listings post-policy change (36.8%; P < 0.01). A statistically significant interaction between sex and listing group (pre- versus post-policy change) was present in multivariable analysis (P = 0.02). …”
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Emergency physicians spend more time caring for patients who prefer a language other than English which may not be accounted for in reimbursement structures by Martin A. Reznek, Jennifer Edwards, Sean S. Michael, Jacqueline Furbacher, Alexandra Sanseverino, Payal K. Modi, Kevin A. Kotkowski, Celine Larkin

“…We calculated descriptive statistics and performed multivariable regression. Results Across 218 patient encounters, physicians spent 18.6% longer on encounters with patients whose preferred a language other than English (median = 18.5 min, interquartile range [IQR] 14.8–27.9 min) than for those who preferred English (median = 15.6 min, IQR 11.5–22.9 min; p = 0.04). …”
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Rift Valley fever virus and Coxiella burnetii infections among febrile patients, Eastern Ethiopia. by Dadi Marami, Adane Mihret, Nega Assefa, Alemseged Abdissa, Mahlet Osman, Gizachew Gemechu, Jacob S Witherbee, Adargachew Mulu, Rea Tschopp

“…A p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.<h4>Results</h4>Of the 402 serum samples analyzed, 21 (5.2%) tested positive for immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against RVF virus, and 86 (21.4%) tested positive for C. burnetii Phase I and Phase II antibodies. …”
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Evaluation of immune response to hepatitis B vaccine and its determinants among immunized anti-HBc-negative children in Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study by Adane Adugna, Desalegn Abebaw, Mohammed Jemal

“…Generalized linear models with a Poisson distribution, log link function, and robust standard errors were used for multivariable analysis, with 95 % confidence intervals. …”
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The Effects of Remimazolam and Inhalational Anesthetics on the Incidence of Postoperative Hyperactive Delirium in Geriatric Patients Undergoing Hip or Femur Surgery Under General A... by Jimin Kim, Sangseok Lee, Byung Hoon Yoo, Yun Hee Lim, In-Jung Jun

“…The POD incidence was not statistically significantly different between the groups (<i>p</i> = 1.000). …”
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Risk factors and transitional probability of clinical events in Korean CKD patients using the multistate model by Ji Hye Kim, Jinheum Kim, Jayoun Kim, Ji Yong Jung, Jong Cheol Jeong, Seung Hyeok Han, Kook-Hwan Oh

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Prevalence, sub-types, and associated factors of anemia among inpatients at a tertiary psychiatric hospital in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Valeria Msigwa, Zahra Morawej, Ally Kinyaga, Shubi Ambwene Matovelo, Azan Nyundo

“…Being male, institutionalization, and using Olanzapine was associated with anemia among participants at bivariate analysis, however, only institutionalization remained as a statistically significant factor associated with anemia at multivariable analysis (AOR:5.742, 95% CI 2.048, 16.105). …”
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Perception of caring behaviors and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia, 2023. Mixed method study by Takele Mitiku Tesema, Eba Abdisa Golja, Lammi Atomsa, Yohannes Midekso Berisa

“…Quantitative data was entered into Epi-data version 3.02 and analyzed by SPSS Version 25. In bi-variable analysis, candidate variables were selected for multivariable analysis model at a P &lt; 0.25. …”
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Impact of Community-Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene on Prevalence of Diarrheal Disease and Associated Factors among Under-Five Children: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Sel... by Agune Ashole Alto, Wanzahun Godana, Genet Gedamu

“…The data were coded, entered, and cleaned by using Epi Info version 7 and were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were carried out by using binary logistic regression. …”
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Knowledge of the ovulatory cycle and its determinants among women of reproductive age in Papua New Guinea: Insights from a population-based study. by McKenzie Maviso, Gracelyn Potjepat, Elias Namosha, Nancy Geregl, Paula Z Aines, Lisa M Vallely

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Data from the PNG Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) was analyzed. Multivariable logistic regressions were used to determine factors associated with women's knowledge of the ovulatory cycle. …”
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Performance of dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation integrating with mouth-and-nose covering instructions during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based retrospectiv... by Hideki Asai, Hidetada Fukushima, Yasuyuki Kawai, Keita Miyazaki, Kouji Yamamoto, Arisa Kinoshita, Hirozumi Okuda

“…Although the difference was relatively small, a statistically significant prolongation of T3 was observed during the pandemic period (246.0 s vs. 261.5 s, p <.05). …”
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Association between Helicobacter pylori seropositivity and the hemoglobin A1c/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in U.S. adults: evidence from NHANES by Cheng Xu, Cheng Xu, Xin-yi Jiang, Xin-yi Jiang, Jia-ming Liao, Jia-ming Liao, Yi-fan Zhao, Yi-fan Zhao, Jing-yi Hu, Chong-Chao Li, Hong Shen

“…This study investigates the association between H. pylori seropositivity and the newly proposed hemoglobin A1c/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (HbA1c/HDL-C ratio) in a nationally representative U.S. population.MethodsData from the 1999–2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed. Multivariable linear regression models assessed the association between H. pylori seropositivity and the HbA1c/HDL-C ratio. …”
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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet to prevent or delay hepatic steatosis: a longitudinal analysis within the PREDIMED study by Raquel Cueto-Galán, Raquel Cueto-Galán, Andres Fontalba-Navas, Andres Fontalba-Navas, Andres Fontalba-Navas, Mario Gutiérrez-Bedmar, Mario Gutiérrez-Bedmar, Mario Gutiérrez-Bedmar, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Miguel A. Martínez-González, Miguel A. Martínez-González, Miguel A. Martínez-González, Lilian Alves, Nancy Babio, Nancy Babio, Nancy Babio, Montserrat Fitó, Montserrat Fitó, Emilio Ros, Emilio Ros, Miquel Fiol, Miquel Fiol, Ramón Estruch, Ramón Estruch, Fernando Arós, Fernando Arós, Luis Serra-Majem, Luis Serra-Majem, Xavier Pintó, Xavier Pintó, Carlos Muñoz-Bravo, Carlos Muñoz-Bravo, Antonio García-Rodríguez, Antonio García-Rodríguez, Enrique Gómez-Gracia, Enrique Gómez-Gracia

“…The fully adjusted multivariate model reflected a statistically significant decrease in the HSI per unit increase in adherence to the MedDiet (β = −0.075; 95% CI: −0.128, −0.021).ConclusionIn individuals at high cardiovascular risk, adherence to the MedDiet is significantly associated with improvements in HSI. …”
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Messenger App–Based Information Provision for Promoting Social Participation to Enhance Well-Being Among Community-Dwelling Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial by Atsushi Nakagomi, Noriyuki Abe, Yu-Ru Chen, Kazushige Ide, Shuhei Kobayashi, Masamichi Hanazato, Katsunori Kondo

“…Secondary outcomes included life satisfaction, meaning of life, purpose in life, and participation in local events. The outcomes were analyzed with t tests (2-tailed) and multivariable regression based on the intention-to-treat method. …”
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Magnitude and determinants of abnormal uterine bleeding among reproductive-age women in Kombolcha Rejiopolitan Administrative Town, Northeast Ethiopia: a FIGO-based study (2023) by Abubeker Seid, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Adem Yesuf, Ali Yimer, Hassen Ahmed, Tsegaye Benti Muse

“…The data were entered into EPI Data version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 26. All predictor variables with a p-value &lt;0.25 in bivariable analysis were included in multivariable logistic regression. …”
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Linear and non-linear relationships between red blood cell indices and cardiovascular risk factors: findings from the China National Health Survey by Huijing He, Li Pan, Feng Liu, Xiaolan Ren, Ze Cui, Lize Pa, Dingming Wang, Jingbo Zhao, Hailing Wang, Xianghua Wang, Jianwei Du, Xia Peng, Guangliang Shan

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Childbearing and Family Instability: The Impact of Children on Women's Divorce Probability in Iran by Davoud Shahpari Sani, Mohammad Jalal Abbasi Shavazi

“…Journal of Population Economics, 21, 395-417.  Statistical center of Iran. Population-Housing Censuses  (1996-2016). …”
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Progeny selections of coffee cultivar 'Mundo Novo' with potential for the specialty coffee market by Gabriela Ester Ferraz, Marlon Enrique López, Flávia Maria Avelar Gonçalves, Marcelo Ribeiro Malta, Renato Ribeiro de Lima, Gladyston Rodrigues de Carvalho, Lyndel W. Meinhardt, Dapeng Zhang, Antonio Chalfun-Junior

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A cohort study of prolactin and non-puerperal mastitis using real world data by Yulian Yin, Haoxin Le, Yifan Cheng, Yuanyuan Zhong, Yiqin Cheng, Bing Wang, Jingjing Wu, Meina Ye, Hongfeng Chen

“…For NPM patients with nipple deformity, increasing odds of NPM severity regarding higher PRL level was observed while the result is not statistically significant at 0.05 level. (OR: 2.17; 95%CI: 0.94–5.03). …”
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Measuring the impact of sow farm outbreaks with PRRS virus on the downstream mortality using causal inference methods by E. S. Magalhães, D. Zhang, C. A. A. Moura, Annette O’Connor, C. Wang, C. Wang, D. J. Holtkamp, G. S. Silva, D. C. L. Linhares

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