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DNA methylation-based age estimation for adults and minors: considering sex-specific differences and non-linear correlations
DNA methylation patterns change during human lifetime; thus, they can be used to estimate an individual’s age. It is known, however, that correlation...
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A novel comparative study of NNAR approach with linear stochastic time series models in predicting tennis player's performance
BackgroundPrediction models have gained immense importance in various fields for decision-making purposes. In the context of tennis, relying solely...
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Limited non-linear impact of warm ischemia time on renal functional decline after partial nephrectomy: a propensity score-matched study
ObjectiveTo quantificationally illustrate the impact of ischemia time (IT) on renal function decline after partial nephrectomy (PN), especially for...
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Effect of metal artifact removal modes on the accuracy of linear measurement around titanium implants by applying different voltages: an original article
BackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the effects of the artifact removal algorithm on linear measurements of the buccal cortical plate by altering...
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Monte carlo simulation study on the dose and dose-averaged linear energy transfer distributions in carbon ion radiotherapy
Dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET d ) is conventionally evaluated from the relative biological effectiveness (RBE)-LET d fitted function used in...
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The Optimal State Scoring Tool: guidance for interdisciplinary care of infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia and its relation to linear growth
ObjectiveInfants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (sBPD) have complex medical courses. We developed the clinician-rated Optimal State Scoring...
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Assessing the linear and non-linear association of HbA1c with cardiovascular disease: a Mendelian randomisation study
Aims/hypothesisWe aimed to evaluate whether genetically predicted HbA 1c has an effect on the risk of cardiovascular diseases and investigate the...
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Non-linear relationship between TSH and psychotic symptoms on first episode and drug naïve major depressive disorder patients: a large sample sized cross-sectional study in China
IntroductionPsychotic depression (PD) is characterized by the co-occurrence of emotional dysfunction and psychotic symptoms such as delusions and...
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Estimating Costs Associated with Disease Model States Using Generalized Linear Models: A Tutorial
Estimates of costs associated with disease states are required to inform decision analytic disease models to evaluate interventions that modify...
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Volumetric measurement of intracranial meningiomas: a comparison between linear, planimetric, and machine learning with multiparametric voxel-based morphometry methods
PurposeTo compare the accuracy of three volumetric methods in the radiological assessment of meningiomas: linear (ABC/2), planimetric, and...
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A log linear Poisson autoregressive model to understand COVID-19 dynamics in Saudi Arabia
BackgroundOn March 2, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 infection in Saudi Arabia was identified and announced by the health authorities. From first...
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Linear thinking does not reflect the newer 21st-century anesthesia concepts. A narrative review
The brain constitutes a good example of a chaotic, nonlinear biological system where large neuronal networks operate chaotically with random...
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A non-linear connection between the total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and stroke risk: a retrospective cohort study from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
ObjectiveThe connection between total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL-C) ratio and stroke risk is controversial. This...
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A non-linear relationship between blood pressure and mild cognitive impairment in elderly individuals: A cohort study based on the Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey (CLHLS)
BackgroundHypertension is an established risk factor for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in elderly individuals. Nevertheless, the impact of...
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Linear correlation between patellar positioning and rotation of the lower limb in radiographic imaging: a 3D simulation study
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to quantify changes in rotation of the lower limb between image pairs based on patellar position. Additionally,...
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Linear relationship between absorbed radiation dose and pulse rate during fluoroscopy
PurposeTo identify the relationship between fluoroscopy pulse rate and absorbed radiation dose. We compared absorbed radiation dose with common proxy...
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Anabolic myokine responses and muscular performance following 8 weeks of autoregulated compared to linear resistance exercise in recreationally active males
BackgroundTo date, no studies, to our knowledge, have compared the efficacy of autoregulated periodized and linear resistance exercises on anabolic...
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Research on outpatient capacity planning combining lean thinking and integer linear programming
BackgroundThe size and cost of outpatient capacity directly affect the operational efficiency of a whole hospital. Many scholars have faced the study...
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Proposing a quantitative MRI-based linear measurement framework for response assessment following stereotactic body radiation therapy in patients with spinal metastasis
PurposeTo provide evidence towards a quantitative response assessment framework incorporating MRI-based linear measurements for spinal metastasis...
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Long-term trajectories of peak expiratory flow rate in older men and women show linear decline mainly determined by baseline levels
BackgroundPeak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) predicts mortality and other negative health outcomes. However, little evidence exists on how PEFR changes...
