STEMI under fire: evaluating management and challenges in a warzone amidst the 2023 Israeli conflict by Vladimir Zeldetz, Sagi Shashar, Carlos Cafri, David Shamia, Tzachi Slutsky, Noa Fried Regev, Naif Abu Abed, Dan Schwarzfuchs

“…Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of late arrivals, and Spearman correlation assessed the relationship between rocket attacks and STEMI cases and late arrivals. …”
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Determinants of pelvic organ prolapse among adult gynecologic patients in Mekelle University Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia: Case control study design. by Birhane Mekonen, Solomon Hintsa, Hailay Syum, Dawit Zenebe, Gebretsadik Kiros Lema, Ainom Shimondi, Redaie Girmay, Freweyni Fisshatsion, Goitom Girmay

“…Data were entered into Epi Data version 4.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Figures and tables were used for descriptive statistics. …”
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Prevalence of depression and associated factors among HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART in Okugu Refugee Camp, Gambella, Ethiopia by Adane Asefa, Belay Hirpesa, Zufan Asaye, Nigusie Shifera, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Gebremeskel Mesafint

“…Data were coded and entered into EpiData version 4.6.0.6 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analysis were performed. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Ex Vivo Cross-Linking on Neovascularization of the Donor Cornea Carrier Tissue for the Boston Type I Keratoprosthesis by Ana M. Roldan, MD, Rohan Bir Singh, MD, Sofia De Arrigunaga, MD, Elizabeth L. Gatto, Alexander Melki, Steven J. Staffa, MS, David Zurakowski, MS, PhD, Nikolay Boychev, OD, PhD, MEd, Joseph B. Ciolino, MD

“…Results: Based on multivariable mixed-effects linear modeling, CXL reduces the percentage of NA in the CXL group by 2.2% (P = 0.113). …”
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Predictors of postoperative infectious complications after partial nephrectomy: Analysis at a referral institution by Riccardo Bertolo, Francesco Ditonno, Alessandro Veccia, Francesca Montanaro, Francesco Artoni, Alberto Baielli, Michele Boldini, Davide Brusa, Sonia Costantino, Marcella Sibani, Vincenzo De Marco, Filippo Migliorini, Antonio Benito Porcaro, Riccardo Rizzetto, Maria Angela Cerruto, Riccardo Autorino, Alessandro Antonelli

“…At multivariable logistic regression, the odds of experiencing a PIC were statistically significantly lower after minimally-invasive surgery compared to open surgery (odds ratio 0.32, 95% confidence interval 0.17–0.59), and higher for patients who received transfusion (odds ratio 1.68, 95% confidence interval 1.10–2.54). …”
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Sex differences in 10-year cardiovascular risk of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and subclinical hypothyroidism: a cross-sectional study by Xiang Zhao, Ke He, Ji Li, Lingyan Zhou, Ling Liu, Xiwan Lu, Yan Jiang

“…Sex-specific differences in SCH prevalence and CVD risk were examined, and associations between FRS and biomarkers—namely thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), cystatin C (CysC) and other factors—were analyzed via Spearman’s correlation analysis and multivariable linear regression.ResultsThe prevalence of SCH in T2DM patients was 9.06% (10.02% in females vs. 6.43% in males). …”
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Infections in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes - prevalence and risk factors: a report from the European MDS Registry by Bente Houtman, Adele Taylor, Corine van Marrewijk, Alexandra Smith, Pierre Fenaux, Catherine Cargo, Argiris Symeonidis, Moshe Mittelman, Reinhard Stauder, Jaroslav Čermák, Guillermo Sanz, Eva Hellström-Lindberg, Luca Malcovati, Lionel Adès, Thibault Comont, Dominic Culligan, Ioannis Kotsianidis, Theo de Witte, Nicole Blijlevens, Saskia Langemeijer, Marlijn Hoeks, EUMDS Consortium

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Knowledge and Views of Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Toward Pharmacogenomics in The United Arab Emirates by Maram O. Abbas, Azhar T. Rahma, Iffat Elbarazi, Bassam R. Ali, George P. Patrinos, Farah Nagy, Alya Osman, Reem K. Alneyadi, Anwar S. Alshamsi, Mohamed Alraqabani, Zeina Al‐Mahayri, Fatma Al‐Maskari

“…Data analysis was conducted using SPSS V.29, incorporating descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression. A total of 425 responses were analyzed; 67.5% were over 50 years old, and 67.5% held a bachelor's degree. …”
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Factors influencing the selection of an SGLT2i vs. a GLP-1RA as cardioprotective agent in patients with type 2 diabetes by Shubham Agarwal, Mujeeb A. Basit, Michael E. Bowen, Daniel F. Heitjan, Daniel F. Heitjan, Christine Mai, Kelsea Marble, Jonathan Pak, Zichang Xiang, Ildiko Lingvay

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Deciphering community-level knowledge of obstetric fistula and determinants: perspectives elucidated by ordinal logistic regression by Miteku Andualem Limenih, Alemakef Wagnew Melesse, Chernet Baye, Beletew Shewabere, Eskedar Getie Mekonnen, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Aster Berhe, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Wagaye Fentahun Chanie

“…A multivariable proportional ordinal regression analysis was conducted. p-values <5% were considered statistically significant. …”
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Diarrhea Prevalence and Sociodemographic Factors among Under-Five Children in Rural Areas of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Atalay Getachew, Tadesse Guadu, Alebachew Tadie, Zemichael Gizaw, Mulat Gebrehiwot, Daniel Haile Cherkos, Martha Alemayehu Menberu, Teklay Gebrecherkos

“…A structured questionnaire was used for collecting information on sociodemographic characteristics and diarrheal occurrence. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. The bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used to determine the association between risk factors and diarrheal occurrence, and a p value < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. …”
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Association of systemic immune inflammation index with depression among adult type 2 diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital, Ethiopia, 2022 by Seid Yimam Ali, Mohammed Ibrahim Sadik, Ahmed Muhye Seid, Awol Hassen Mohammed, Ahmed Adem Yimam, Mekonin Meskelu Shegere, Tesfaneh Shimels Ayele, Abdulmalik Jeben Wako, Mohamedaman Mohamedsied Ibrahim

“…Variables with a p-value &lt; 0.05 were considered statistically significant at a 95% CIResultsA total of 263 T2DM patients were recruited in the study. …”
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Analysis of PLWH switching to medical insurance ART: a cross-sectional study in six Chinese provinces by Jingkun Hu, Wenting Kang, Jiahuan Guo, Jie Xu, Houlin Tang, Decai Zhao, Xinlun Wang, Peng Xu, Fan Lyu, Guang Zhang

“…The Chi-square test was used to analyse whether the differences between PLWH who switched to medical insurance ART and those who did not were statistically significant. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyse the factors associated with switching to medical insurance ART. …”
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Impact of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion on Long-term Clinical Outcome in Patients with Unprotected Left Main Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Imad Sheiban, Filippo Figini, Valeria Gaspartto, Claudio Moretti, Filippo Leonardo, Shaoliang Chen, Fabrizio D’Ascenzo

“…At a median follow-up of (1090 ± 279) days, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of the primary and secondary endpoints. …”
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Translation, adaptation, and validation of the Care Coordination Instrument for cancer patients by Anne Werner, Anke Steckelberg, Alexandra Strobel, Andreas Wienke, Heike Schmidt, Dirk Vordermark, Patrick Michl, C. Benedikt Westphalen, Julia Lühnen

“…Validation was conducted in three phases (mixed methods): (I) translation; (II) adaptation: pilot testing and revision in an iterative process using semi-structured, cognitive interviews with patients and professionals (physicians specializing in cancer), with interviews transcribed and qualitatively analyzed by inductive coding; and (III) validation: quantitative validation performed online (LimeSurvey), of at least 80 German patients, each with common cancer (breast, prostate) and rare cancer (different entities), with examination of factor structure (factor analysis) and determination of internal consistency (Cronbach's α) as well as potential influencing factors such as gender, education, or migration background (multivariable regression). …”
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Priorities for intervention of childhood stunting in northeastern Ethiopia: A matched case-control study. by Sisay Eshete Tadesse, Tefera Chane Mekonnen, Metadel Adane

“…A statistically significant level was declared by a conditional adjusted odds ratio (cAOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and p-value of less than 0.05.…”
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Prediction of uterine rupture in singleton pregnancies with one prior cesarean birth undergoing TOLAC: A cross‐sectional study by Brittany J. Arkerson, Giulia M. Muraca, Nisha Thakur, Ali Javinani, Asma Khalil, Rohan D'Souza, Hiba J. Mustafa

“…Incorporating these factors into a predictive model for uterine rupture yielded an area under the receiver‐operating curve of 0.66. Additionally, all analyzed maternal and neonatal morbidities were increased in the setting of uterine rupture compared to non‐rupture. …”
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The pattern and burden of non-communicable diseases in armed conflict-exposed populations in Northeastern Nigeria by Roland I. Stephen, Jennifer A. Tyndall, Jamiu S. Olumoh, Malachy I. Okeke, Jacob A. Dunga, Tonde G. Elijah, Dillys M. Bello, Oyelola A. Adegboye, Jimmy A. Reyes

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Half of the mothers had poor delivery referral practices in public hospitals of Bahir Dar City Northwest, Ethiopia by Amare Fenta Abebe, Desta Debalkie Atnafu, Habtamu Alganeh Guadie

“…Data was coded, and inputted to Epi-data version 3.1 software, and after being transferred, analyzed using SPSS version 25. The associated factors linked to poor maternal referral practices were identified using bi-variable and multivariable logistic regressions. …”
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Effects of Pre-emptive Aortic Side Branch Embolization on Early-Stage Type II Endoleaks and Sac Changes After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by Hyeonju Kim, Deokbi Hwang, Seung Huh, Woo-Sung Yun, Hyung-Kee Kim

“…Materials and Methods : Data of 157 patients with degenerative large AAAs (≥50 mm for males and ≥45 mm for females) treated between January 2019 and October 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were categorized into the pre-emptive embolization (n=30, 19.1%) and non-embolization (n=127) groups. …”
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