Prevalence and clinical correlates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in heart failure patients: a cross-sectional study in China by Ailing Zhu, Manman Hu, Dehai Ge, Xiujian Zhang, Jinfeng Zhang, Yangchun Wang, Xin Yao, Junjun Liu

“…Type II respiratory failure and right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) were more prevalent in the COPD subgroup (p < 0.001). Binary logistic regression, after adjustments, indicated positive associations between COPD and age over 60 (OR = 3.831, 95%CI: 1.085–13.526, p = 0.037), male sex (OR = 1.587, 95%CI: 1.032–2.441, p = 0.036), higher CCI (OR = 2.214, 95%CI: 1.796–2.729, p < 0.001), elevated PaCO2 (OR = 1.035, 95%CI: 1.015–1.055, p < 0.001), and RVD (OR = 0.605, 95%CI: 0.119–3.063, p = 0.544). …”
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The Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Bowel Morbidity on Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Radio (Chemo) Therapy. A Systematic Literature Review by Natuhwera G, Ellis P

“…However, the treatments often result in adverse events, mainly chronic pelvic pain and bowel morbidity, which can negatively impact quality of life.Aim: To systematically appraise peer reviewed evidence regarding chronic pelvic pain and bowel morbidity and their impact on quality-of-life of cervical cancer patients treated with radiotherapy with or without chemoradiation therapy.Design: A systematic review of original peer-reviewed research evidence.Data Collection Methods and Tools: A systematic search conducted between April and May 2021, and updated in September 2024, using PubMed, Hinari, CINAHL and Google Scholar, for peer reviewed papers published between 2008 and 2019. …”
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Histological chorioamnionitis and its predictors among mothers with premature rupture of membranes delivering at tertiary hospitals in Uganda: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Ibrahim Abdi Abdinasir, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Maxwell Okello, Paul Byaruhanga, Ralph Samson Enyamitoit, Theoneste Hakizimana

“…Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analyses were performed using STATA version 14.2. …”
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Association between healthy lifestyle choices and mental health among students: a cross sectional study by Yan Wang, Jiayu Zhang, Lihua Huang, Xiaonan Li, Yanyan Zhong

“…We employed Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression to evaluate the association between healthy lifestyle choices and mental health and identify other influencing factors. …”
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Practices and knowledge of health personnel about transgenderity in Primary Health Care by Francisco Jean Gomes de Sousa, Edgar Amatuzzi, Andressa Teoli Nunciaroni, Jaime Alonso Caravaca-Morera, Claudia Regina Ribeiro, Adriana Lemos

“…Conclusions: The lack of training reflects a cisnormative and binary approach, compromising the assistance to the transgender population. …”
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An Ultra-Low Power, Adaptive All-Digital Frequency-Locked Loop With Gain Estimation and Constant Current DCO by Imran Ali, Hamed Abbasizadeh, Muhammad Riaz Ur Rehman, Muhammad Asif, Seong Jin Oh, Young Gun Pu, Minjae Lee, Keum Cheol Hwang, Youngoo Yang, Kang-Yoon Lee

“…For locking DCO frequency closest to the target channel, it adaptively controls capacitor banks with binary algorithm. With decrease in frequency resolution, DCO clock counts for each capacitor bank bit evaluation dynamically increases with the proposed technique for accurate frequency tracking. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and reasons for non-uptake of human papilloma virus vaccination among nursing students by Soni Chauhan, Surya Kant Tiwari, Vishal Dubey, Pragya Tripathi, Priyanka Pandey, Anuj Singh, Narendra Pal Singh Choudhary

“…Descriptive statistics summarized the data, while binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and willingness for HPV vaccination. …”
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The impact of radiation-related lymphocyte recovery on the prognosis of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients: a retrospective analysis by Hongshan Ji, Ping Zhang, Chanjun Zhen, Liyuan Fu, Dongjie Lv, Wenwen Bai, Rui Zhang, Jing Li, Hang Gao, Yajing Wang, Qiuying An, Yuhao Su, Hanyu Si, Xueying Qiao, Zhiguo Zhou

“…Kaplan-Merier’s analysis and Cox analysis were conducted to compare survival outcomes. Binary logistic regression analyses was employed to ascertain factors associated with lymphocyte recovery. …”
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Individual, household, and community-level factors associated with high-risk fertility behaviour among Nigerian women: secondary analysis of the 2018 demographic and health survey... by Michael Ekholuenetale, Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam, Amadou Barrow, Amit Arora

“…A multilevel multivariable binary logistic regression model was utilised to examine the factors associated with HRFB. …”
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Association Between Urinary Metal Levels and Chronic Kidney Dysfunction in Rural China: A Study on Sex-Specific Differences by Kaisheng Teng, Qinyi Guan, Qiumei Liu, Xiaoting Mo, Lei Luo, Jiahui Rong, Tiantian Zhang, Wenjia Jin, Linhai Zhao, Songju Wu, Zhiyong Zhang, Jian Qin

“…Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was employed to identify metals significantly associated with CKD. Then, we used binary logistic regression, along with restricted cubic spline (RCS) models, to assess the individual exposure effects of specific metals on CKD. …”
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On the Twistability of Partially Coherent, Schell-Model Sources by Riccardo Borghi

“…In this paper, the problem of assessing the twistability of a given bona fide cross-spectral density is tackled for the class of Schell-model sources, whose shift-invariant degree of coherence is represented by a real and symmetric function, denoted as <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>μ</mi><mo>(</mo><mo>−</mo><mi mathvariant="bold-italic">r</mi><mo>)</mo><mo>=</mo><mi>μ</mi><mo>(</mo><mi mathvariant="bold-italic">r</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>. …”
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Anemia and Contributing Factors in Severely Malnourished Infants and Children Aged between 0 and 59 Months Admitted to the Treatment Centers of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Multi... by Wubet Worku Takele, Adhanom Gebreegziabher Baraki, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Hanna Demelash Desyibelew, Behailu Tariku Derseh, Abel Fekadu Dadi, Eskedar Getie Mekonnen, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu

“…Data were extracted using a data extraction checklist. The binary logistic regression analysis was employed to show an association between the dependent and independent variables. …”
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Determinants of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Ibadan, Nigeria: The influence of maternal lifestyle. by Ikeola A Adeoye, Chioma O Unogu, Kofoworola Adediran, Babatunde M Gbadebo

“…Explanatory variables comprised Antepartum Depression (Edinburgh Depression Scale ≥ 12), Physical activity (Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), Dietary pattern (Qualitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), Maternal Stress (Perceived Stress Scale), Alcohol consumption, and Tobacco exposure. We used binary and multiple logistic regression to assess the associations between the risk factors and adverse perinatal outcomes at a significant P-value <0.05. …”
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Harmful newborn cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Misgana Seifu, Sultan Hassen, Mekdim Kassa, Yosef Haile, Zeleke Girma, Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Agune Ashole, Mintesinot Melka Gujo, Wondimagegn Taye Dema, Aleme Mekuriya, Endashaw Shibru

“…The collected data was coded, cleaned, and entered into Epi-info version 7.2.5.0, and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify associated factors, and the strength of association was measured by odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval at a p-value of &lt;0.05. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Upper Extremity Disorders among University Teaching Staff in Ethiopia, 2021: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen, Mekuriaw Alemayehu, Giziew Abere

“…The association between dependent and independent variables was computed with a binary logistic regression. The association was ascertained using an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) at a p value of <0.05. …”
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Predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 by Chalie Mulugeta, Tadele Emagneneh, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Nigusie Abebaw, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew

“…The literature search was performed between August 1 and 30, 2024, using PubMed, Hinari, EMBASE, Google, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. …”
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Burden of early neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Natnael Moges, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Natnael Amare Tesfa, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Berihun Bantie

“…Up until June 8, 2023, we performed a comprehensive search of the databases PubMed/Medline, PubMed Central, Hinary, Google, Cochrane Library, African Journals Online, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. …”
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Harmony in healthcare: recommended infant feeding practices and associated factors among HIV positive mothers in Eastern Ethiopian hospitals by Muluken Yigezu, Natnael Kebede

“…Following data collection, information was cleaned and entered using Kobo tool collection software, then exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 for analysis. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the strength of association between explanatory and outcome variables. …”
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Hygienic complementary feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers having children aged 6–23 months in Antsokia Gemza district, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey by Eyob Ketema Bogale, Tefera Chane, Getachew Tadegew

“…Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression were employed to identify predictor variables of hygienic practice in complementary feeding with a p value &lt;0.25 entered into the multivariable logistic regression model. …”
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Upadacitinib in active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: 2-year data from the phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 study by Filip Van den Bosch, Atul Deodhar, Denis Poddubnyy, Walter P. Maksymowych, Désirée van der Heijde, Tae-Hwan Kim, Mitsumasa Kishimoto, Xenofon Baraliakos, Xianwei Bu, Ivan Lagunes-Galindo, In-Ho Song, Peter Wung, Koji Kato, Anna Shmagel

“…Efficacy results over 104 weeks were reported as observed (AO) and either AO with non-responder imputation (AO-NRI; binary endpoints) or AO with mixed-effect model for repeated measures (continuous endpoints). …”
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