LONG-TERM EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF LUSPATERCEPT FOR ANEMIA TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH LOWER-RISK MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS by DVS Cavalcante, IQC Neto, IO Môro, RGO Galvão, JF Abreu, AM Cavalcante, MCFLC Freitas, V Lopes, BX Mendes, FD Xavier

“…We calculated event prevalence for binary outcomes, along with 95% confidence intervals (CI). …”
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Association between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and 7-autoantibodies: a study on physical examination data from 2018 to 2023 by Yang Zhou, Yongbing Sun, Qi Qiao, Xin Qi, Xinbei Lin, Yawei Du, Ao Liu, Jing Zhou, Xue Lv, Zhonglin Li, Xiaoling Wu, Zhi Zou, Michael Zhang, Jiadong Zhu, Feifei Shang, Hao Li, Yongli Li

“…In women, HDL-C levels between 1.163 and 1.224 mmol/L correlated with an increased risk of positive 7-AABs test results.ConclusionsElevated HDL-C levels exhibited an independent association with a reduced risk of positivity for 7-AABs of lung cancer, especially in the female physical examination population. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward ticks and tick-borne diseases: a cross-sectional study in Rwanda by Abakundana Nsenga Ariston Gabriel, Xiao-Yang Wang, Guo-Yao Zu, Laila Jamil, Blaise Iraguha, Methode Ngabo Gasana, Bing-Bing Gu, Ntakirutimana Theoneste, Lin Zhao, Wu-Chun Cao

“…However, only 28% of the respondents reported positive attitudes towards tick-borne diseases, and 56% reported good preventive practices. …”
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Prognostic model and risk factors for hospital mortality in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma associated with coronavirus infection: a single-center cohort study by Yu. Yu. Polyakov, E. A. Baryakh, E. N. Misyurina, E. I. Zhelnova, K. V. Yatskov, A. B. Makeshova, M. A. Mingalimov, T. N. Tolstykh, T. S. Chudnova, D. D. Ivanova, A. I. Koneva, O. L. Kochneva, E. N. Zotina, D. E. Gagloeva, E. Yu. Grishina, L. T. Shimanovskaya, V. N. Yakimets

“…The study end point was a binary variable - the patient vital status (discharged alive or died).Results and conclusion. …”
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The American Transformative HIV Study: Protocol for a US National Cohort of Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals With HIV by Christian Grov, Alexa B D'Angelo, Chloe Mirzayi, Michelle Dearolf, Elena Hoeppner, Yan Guo, Nicole Richards, Rifa Ehsan, Sarah Kulkarni, Denis Nash, Viraj V Patel, Dustin T Duncan, Meredith Ray, Tyler Bartholomew, Jennifer Manuzak, Jennifer Manuel, Kathryn McCollister, Drew Westmoreland, Adam W Carrico

“…In total, 4054 baseline HIV test kits were returned, including 371 HIV reactive samples—3.3% (69/2210) were HIV-positive among those who did not report methamphetamine use, and 15.5% (302/1944) were HIV-positive among those reporting methamphetamine use. …”
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in pastoralists and their livestock in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. by Emmanuel P Lita, Erneo B Ochi, Gerald Misinzo, Henriette van Heerden, Robab Katani, Jacques Godfroid, Coletha Mathew

“…A camp was considered positive when at least one animal of either species tested positive on the c-ELISA. …”
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Choroid plexus area and choroid plexus /lateral ventricle area index are potential imaging markers for freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease by Xi Yin, Miao Wang, Fenqiang Zhao, Fengzhu Li, Yuxing Tang, Xiaoyu Wang, Caohui Duan, Song Wang, Yongqin Xiong, Jiarui Yao, Tong Chen, Zhenfu Wang, Yifan Li, Xin Lou, Zhongbao Gao

“…Both the CP area and CP/Ven index were positively correlated with the PD motor scale scores, especially postural instability/gait disturbance. …”
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Multicenter cross-sectional study of HTLV-1 prevalence and associated risk factors in epidemiologically relevant groups across Brazil by Carlos Brites, Prince Baffour Tonto, Prince Baffour Tonto, Antonio C. Vallinoto, Onayane dos Santos Oliveira, Simone Simionatto, Monica Bay, Tania Reuter, Monica M. Gomes-da-Silva, Melissa Medeiros, Melissa Medeiros, Rafaela Mayoral, Estela Luz, Michael Rocha, Hareton Vechi, Hareton Vechi, Bobby Brooke Herrera, Bobby Brooke Herrera, Bobby Brooke Herrera

“…The identification of older age and female gender, coupled with the high prevalence of HTLV-1 in HIV-positive patients, suggests sexual transmission as the primary route of HTLV-1 infection.ConclusionOur study reveals varied prevalence rates of HTLV-1 infection across diverse populations and cities in Brazil. …”
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Estimation of therapeutic threshold for tuberculosis using adapted nominal group technique and clinical vignettes in clinical and community settings in Southern Africa by Alfred Kipyegon Keter, Alastair Van Heerden, Tom Decroo, Tom Boyles, Shannon Bosman, Thandanani Madonsela, Lindani Innocent Msimango, Lenika Naiken, Carlos Kiyan, Mashaete Kamele, Irene Ayakaka, Klaus Reither, Bart Karl Mario Jacobs, Lutgarde Lynen

“…ThT was estimated using the generalized linear model for binary outcomes. Results: We enrolled 138 health professionals (aNGT: 123, CVs: 130 and 115 in both). …”
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Health risk perception and behavioral decision-making among online-dating MSM in Shandong, China: perspectives on HIV and new psychoactive substances by Yuyao Chen, Haiying Yu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Ling Li, Lin Wang, Yangji Zhuoma, Na Zhang, Guoyong Wang, Wei Ma, Meizhen Liao

“…Two separate multivariate binary logistic regression models were constructed to identify factors associated with two dependent variables: (1) HIV self-perceived risk and (2) NPS harm awareness among online-dating MSM. …”
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Non-utilization of selected newborn postnatal care and associated factors among postpartum women in East Africa: a multilevel mixed-effect analysis using the most recent DHS data 2... by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye

“…A multilevel mixed-effect binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify significant factors associated with non-utilization of selected newborn postnatal care. …”
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Cross-sectional and longitudinal association between accelerometer-measured light-intensity physical activity and cognitive function in older adults by Jing-Han Jhan, Jiaren Chen, Ting-Fu Lai, Ting-Fu Lai, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Yung Liao, Yung Liao

“…Cognitive functions were measured using the Chinese version of MMSE for the baseline and follow-up data. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between 3 h/day of LPA and cognitive functions. …”
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Management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in real clinical practice: Switching from interleukin 6 receptor inhibitors to interleukin 6 inhibitor (olokizumab) by A. A. Baranov, I. B. Vinogradova, O. N. Anoshenkova, O. V. Antipova, E. A. Bogdanova, Y. Y. Grabovetskaya, E. P. Ilivanova, A. N. Kalyagin, I. N. Kushnir, N. A. Lapkina, M. V. Mokrousova, O. B. Nesmeyanova, N. M. Nikitina, P. A. Shesternya, N. V. Yudina, E. Feist, E. L. Nasonov

“…Most patients (79.1%) were women, and 70% of patients were both positive by rheumatoid factor and antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide. …”
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Intergenerational chronic undernutrition pattern and determinants in Ethiopia: a multilevel and spatial analysis of EDHS data (2000–2016) by Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Asebe Hagos, Moges Tadesse Abebe, Amare Kassaw, Molla Azmeraw, Nigusu Worku, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Mekides Engeda Alemu, Amanuel Tesera Alemu, Demewoz Kefale

“…Spatial analysis and a multilevel binary logistic regression model were employed to identify geographical variations and potential risk factors for Intergenerational chronic undernutrition among mothers with children aged 0–59 months in Ethiopia. …”
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Perception of ‘patient safety culture’ among healthcare professionals in the field of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T therapy: a multicentre cross-sectional obse... by Giuseppe Vetrugno, Massimo Martino, Chiara Visintini, Vincenzo M Grassi, Marco Cioce, Angela Iula, Patrizia Cornacchione, Stefano Botti, Valentina Zoboli, Raffaella Cerretti, Sonia Soave, Barbara Guidi, Giorgia Gobbi, Silvia Finotto, Denise Bettini, Nicola Mordini, Enrico Dutto, Anna Mele, Gabriele Sperti, Renato Congedo, Valentina De Cecco, Alessandra Picardi, Domenico Buonanno, Angelo Michele Carella, Matteo Steduto, Maria Teresa Lupo-Stanghellini, Anna Carmagnola, Maura Faraci, Marco Deiana, Michele Cimminiello, Emilia Lerose, Smona Sica, Fabio Lamberti, Michele Di Donato, Carmen Nuzzo

“…To assess PSC perception, the validated Italian version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety (SOPS V.2.0) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality was used.The survey was completed by 166 professionals from 47 centres (54% participation rate). Binary logistic regression showed that haematologists reported higher PSC perceptions compared with nurses with positive responses exceeding 75%, particularly in dimensions such as ‘Teamwork’ (nurse OR=0.306, p=0.009), ‘Organizational Learning—Continuous Improvement’ (nurse OR=0.332, p=0.011), ‘Response to Error’ (nurse OR=0.360, p=0.024), ‘Supervisor Support’ (nurse OR=0.160, p<0.001), ‘Communication About Error’ (nurse OR=0.152, p=0.001) and ‘Global Instrument’ (nurse OR=0.150, p<0.001).The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address discrepancies in PSC perceptions across professional roles, age groups and regions. …”
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Association between urinary mixture metal levels and olfactory function in coal miners by Yang Li, Yang Li, Yuxuan Jiao, Yuxuan Jiao, Rong Hu, Rong Hu, Guilin Hu, Guilin Hu, Ge Shi, Ge Shi, Kaidong Wang, Kaidong Wang, Ai Qi, Ai Qi, Yujing Li, Yujing Li, Yonghang Li, Yonghang Li, Zhuoheng Shen, Zhuoheng Shen, Jiafei Yang, Jiafei Yang, Zhiyun Ha, Zhiyun Ha, Yaowen Yang, Yaowen Yang, Jiangping Li, Jiangping Li, Jiangping Li, Min Huang, Min Huang

“…The BKMR model demonstrated a significant positive association between metal mixture concentration and olfactory function. …”
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Associations of pro-inflammatory factors and IL-10 levels with degree of suicide risk in adolescents with depression by Wenyuan Liu, Wenyuan Liu, Wenyuan Liu, Wenyuan Liu, Hongyu Zheng, Hongyu Zheng, Hongyu Zheng, Xiaofei Wen, Xiaofei Wen, Xiaofei Wen, Longxing Liu, Longxing Liu, Longxing Liu, Longxing Liu, Yue Yang, Yue Yang, Yue Yang, Yue Yang, Hui Zhong, Hui Zhong, Hui Zhong, Hui Zhong

“…IL-10 correlated positively with these four pro-inflammatory factors. …”
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Association between the triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and type 2 diabetes mellitus in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Liya Bian, Ting Tang, Qingwen Yu, Xuhan Tong, Siqi Hu, Yao You, Shenghui Zhang, Hu Wang, Xinyan Fu, Juan Chen, Xingwei Zhang, Mingwei Wang, Pengwei Zhang

“…We retrospectively studied 4,769 patients with NAFLD from the Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University (2020–2023). Binary logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between the TG/HDL-C ratio and lipid parameters with T2DM. …”
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Internet addiction and its association with quality of life in college students: a network perspective by Li-Ya A, Li-Ya A, Li-Ya A, Meng-Yi Chen, Meng-Yi Chen, Yuan-Yuan Jiang, Yuan-Yuan Jiang, Hui-Ting Huang, Hui-Ting Huang, Shou Liu, Yuan Feng, Xiao-Li Zhang, Xiao-Li Zhang, Zhaohui Su, Teris Cheung, Chee H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang, Yu-Tao Xiang, Gang Wang

“…The symptom “Form new relationships with online users” (IAT4) had the strongest direct positive relationship with QoL, while “Sleep loss” (IAT14) and “Prefer the excitement online to the time with others” (IAT3) had the strongest direct negative relationship with QoL.ConclusionInternet addiction was common among Chinese college students. …”
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Multi-modal MRI for objective diagnosis and outcome prediction in depression by Jesper Pilmeyer, Rolf Lamerichs, Sjir Schielen, Faroeq Ramsaransing, Vivianne van Kranen-Mastenbroek, Jacobus F.A. Jansen, Marcel Breeuwer, Svitlana Zinger

“…Features were extracted from the baseline MRI images with different modalities. Binary 6-months negative and positive outcome (NO; PO) classes were defined based on relative (to baseline) change in depression severity. …”
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