The age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index in acetabular fracture in geriatric acetabular fractures by J.M. Bogallo, C. Castillejo, A. Ramirez, J.R. Cano, F. Rivas-Ruiz, E. Guerado

“…Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors of comorbidity in older patients with acetabular fracture to know the role of disease in the treatment of this population. …”
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Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus and its subtypes among cases of influenza like illness and severe acute respiratory infection: findings from nationwide sentinel surveil... by Adamu Tayachew, Zelalem Mekuria, Wolde Shure, Dawit Assefa Arimide, Ayele Gebeyehu, Tsegaye Berkesa, Melaku Gonta, Gizaw Teka, Mandefro Kebede, Daniel Melese, Mesfin Wossen, Melkamu Abte, Mesay Hailu, Nega Berhe, Patrik Medstrand, Nigatu Kebede

“…Laboratory investigation was performed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Data were analyzed using SPSS V29. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize frequencies and ratios, and multivariable logistic regression model was employed to assess factors associated with RSV positivity. …”
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Predictors of Late Antenatal Care Initiation: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana by Jonathan Gbene MPH, Mohammed Augustine Takase PhD, Valentine Ayangba MPhil, Williams Azumah Abanga MPhil, Anwar Sadat Hamza MPhil, Justina Atogichiga Alechana RM, MPhil, Edem Kojo Dzantor MPH, Elvis E. Tarkang PhD

“…A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was analyzed using Stata version 14.0. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the study variables and multivariable logistic regression models were performed to determine the predictors of late ANC initiation at p  < .05 and 95% confidence interval (CI). …”
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Adherence to diabetic self-care management and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients in North Shewa Zone public hospitals in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Agizew Endale, Fitsum Hundessa, Eyasu Tamru, Fetene Nigussie, Minyahl Hailu

“…Logistic regression was employed, and a p-value &lt; 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Qualitative data were collected by in-depth interviews, and audio recordings were first transcribed verbatim and then translated to the English language by the first author and analyzed manually using a thematic approach.ResultOut of the total 600 type 2 diabetic patients, 262 (43.7%) with 95% CI: 40–47.8% of the study participants had good adherence to diabetes self-care practices. …”
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The Relationship Between Education Level and the Prevalence and Medical Behavior of Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Zheng G, Ou Q, Shan G, Hu Y, Lao M, Tan J, Feng T, Zhan W, Zhou R, Zhang R, Wu S

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Multilevel modelling of determinants of perinatal mortality in East Africa: a pooled analysis of National health survey data by Bewuketu Terefe, Fentahun Bikale Kebede, Nega Nigussie Abrha, Yalelet Fentaw Shiferaw, Dejen Kahsay Asgedom, Solomon Keflie Assefa, Nega Tezera Assimamaw

“…A multilevel modeling analysis was employed to analyze perinatal mortality, considering both individual-level factors and contextual factors. …”
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Long-term outcomes of endoscopic resection and tailored adjuvant radiotherapy for sinonasal intestinal-type adenocarcinoma: a historical single-center cohort study in 200 patients by Quentin-Alexandre Parys, Matthias De Witte, Esther Hauben, Paul M. Clement, Robert Hermans, Thomas Decramer, Thomas Decramer, Johannes van Loon, Johannes van Loon, Sandra Nuyts, Sandra Nuyts, Mark Jorissen, Vincent Vander Poorten, Vincent Vander Poorten, Laura Van Gerven, Laura Van Gerven, Laura Van Gerven

“…Descriptive statistics were applied using Kaplan-Meier method. Cox models were used for univariable and multivariable data analysis.ResultsThe 5-year overall survival (OS), disease-specific survival (DSS), and local recurrence-free survival (LRFS) rates were 71.4%, 85.1%, and 55.2% respectively. …”
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Clinical pharmacists’ interventions about drug therapy problems and its acceptability by prescribers among pediatric hospitalized patients with infectious diseases in resource-limi... by Tilaye Arega Moges, Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Getu Tesfaw Addis, Teklie Mengie Ayele, Kidist Hunegn Setargew, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…Data was entered and analyzed into SPSS version 27. To identify predictors of DTP occurrence, multivariable logistic regression analysis was used. …”
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Dietary factors and oral cancer risk: a comprehensive Mendelian randomization analysis in a European population by Shiyang Zhao, Xichen Liu, Qingsen Wang, Shudong Xiao, Wanting Wang, Xinyue Dong, Yourong Jiang, Wen Wu

“…Conclusions This study provides champagne or white wine consumption, average weekly beer plus cider intake, red wine consumption, and the never eat eggs, dairy, wheat, sugar: wheat products may increased the risk of OCC; Whereas fresh fruit and dried fruit consumption may were protective. This study analyzed the pathways by which dietary factors influence OCC in aspect of human characterization, human system, and human metabolite. …”
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Assessing Mental Illness Referral Request Acceptance: A Nationwide E-Referral Data From Saudi Arabia by Alharbi AA, Aljerian NA, Alghamdi HA, Binhotan MS, Alsultan AK, Arafat MS, Aldhabib A, Aloqayli AI, Alwahbi EB, Horner RD

“…Descriptive statistics characterized referral patterns, while bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with referral acceptance, calculating adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals.Results: The system achieved an overall acceptance rate of 82.5%, with different patterns across age groups and regions. …”
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[Artículo traducido] El índice de comorbilidad de Charlson ajustado por la edad en las fracturas acetabulares de los pacientes ancianos by J.M. Bogallo, C. Castillejo, A. Ramirez, J.R. Cano, F. Rivas-Ruiz, E. Guerado

“…No statistical correlation was established between ASA and complications or mortality. …”
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Risk factors for complete uterine rupture in patients with trial of labor after cesarean delivery by Hortense Didier‐Mathon, Gilles Kayem, Thibault Thubert, Loîc Sentilhes, Charles Garabedian, Thomas Schmitz, Diane Korb, Edouard Lecarpentier, François Goffinet, Cyril Raiffort, Marie‐Victoire Senat, Elie Azria, Aude Ricbourg, Alix Defline, Pierre Delorme

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Toward improving retention in HIV care after pregnancy: lessons from a post-pandemic cohort in the United States by Alexandra H. Latham, Alexandra H. Latham, Alexandra H. Latham, Andrea Lugo Morales, Andrea Lugo Morales, Andrea Lugo Morales, Elizabeth Barba Gutierrez, Elizabeth Barba Gutierrez, Elizabeth Barba Gutierrez, Michael Jochum, Michael Jochum, Sarah Conrad, Sarah Conrad, Eva H. Clark, Kassandra Goytia, Megan Alam, Jessica Gerard, Jessica Gerard, Jennifer McKinney, Jennifer McKinney, Jennifer McKinney

“…Variables were collected related to both maternal and neonatal HIV and obstetric or pediatric care. Variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and Kaplan-Meier curves were used to assess viral suppression during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. …”
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Association of Race With Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Stroke by Michael J. Domanski, MD, Colin O. Wu, PhD, Xin Tian, PhD, Haiou Li, PhD, Ruba Shalhoub, MS, Rui Miao, PhD, Ahmed A. Hasan, MD, PhD, Yi Huang, PhD, Jared P. Reis, PhD, Jerome L. Fleg, MD, Jamal S. Rana, MD, Kai Zhang, PhD, Albert Hicks, MD, Norrina B. Allen, PhD, Hongyan Ning, PhD, Sejong Bae, PhD, David R. Jacobs, Jr., PhD, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD, ScM, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD

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The prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among youth center reproductive health clinics users and non-users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study. by Nigusie Fetene, Wubegzier Mekonnen

“…The data was entered in EPI-INFO 7 software; and cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. The prevalence was computed. …”
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Preconception care utilization and pregnancy outcomes among postpartum women at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana by Timothy Kwabena Adjei, Timothy Kwabena Adjei, Opei Kwafo Adarkwa, Opei Kwafo Adarkwa, Evans Ansu-Yeboah, Esmond Ofori, Esmond Ofori, Bernard Arhin, Augustine Tawiah, Augustine Tawiah, Charles Mawunyo Senaya, Charles Mawunyo Senaya, Seth Amponsah Tabi, Seth Amponsah Tabi, Amponsah Peprah, Amponsah Peprah, Edward Tieru Dassah, Edward Tieru Dassah, Atta Owusu Bempah, Atta Owusu Bempah

“…Categorical variables were compared using Chi-square (χ2) or Fisher's exact test as appropriate, while continuous variables were compared using student t-tests. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate the odds ratios and the association between PCC utilization and pregnancy outcomes as well as factors associated with PCC utilization.ResultsA total of 112 cases and 224 controls were analyzed with comparable mean ages (Cases-30.2 ± 5.97 vrs Controls-30.5 ± 5.89 years, p = 0.45). …”
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Health Facilities’ Readiness to Manage Hypertension and Diabetes Cases at Primary Health Facilities in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda by Vuchiri Ray Isadru, Rose Clarke Nanyonga, John Bosco Alege

“…HF data were collected using the Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) checklist and a structured questionnaire used among HCWs. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Univariate analysis involved descriptive statistics; bivariate analysis used chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, and multivariable regression analysis for readiness of HCWs. …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns and influencing factors of genotypic resistance testing utilization among people living with HIV: A 10-year retrospective analysis at a tertiary care hospit... by Defu Yuan, Fei Zhao, Shanshan Liu, Li Li, Hongxia Yan, Lifeng Liu, Tong Zhang, Christiane Moog, Bei Wang, Bin Su

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AI-Cirrhosis-ECG (ACE) score for predicting decompensation and liver outcomes by Joseph C. Ahn, Puru Rattan, Patrick Starlinger, Adrià Juanola, Maria José Moreta, Jordi Colmenero, Bashar Aqel, Andrew P. Keaveny, Aidan F. Mullan, Kan Liu, Zachi I. Attia, Alina M. Allen, Paul A. Friedman, Vijay H. Shah, Peter A. Noseworthy, Julie K. Heimbach, Patrick S. Kamath, Pere Gines, Douglas A. Simonetto

“…Adding ACE to model for end-stage liver disease-sodium significantly improved prediction of adverse outcomes across all cohorts (c-statistics: retrospective cohort 0.903 vs. 0.844; prospective cohort 0.779 vs. 0.735; external validation 0.744 vs. 0.732; all p <0.001). …”
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Distinguishing Low Expression Levels of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 in Breast Cancer: Insights from Qualitative and Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis by Yiyuan Shen, Xu Zhang, Jinlong Zheng, Simin Wang, Jie Ding, Shiyun Sun, Qianming Bai, Caixia Fu, Junlong Wang, Jing Gong, Chao You, Yajia Gu

“…Methods: Pre-treatment breast MRI images from 232 patients with pathologically confirmed breast cancer were retrospectively analyzed. Both clinicopathologic and MRI features were recorded. …”
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