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Motor skill competence and moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity: a linear and non-linear cross-sectional analysis of eight pooled trials
BackgroundFew studies have examined the relationship between motor skill competence and device-measured physical activity in large samples and none...
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Postoperative complications analysis of circular stapled versus linear stapled anastomosis for patients undergoing esophagectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe choice of anastomosis technique after esophagectomy is closely associated with the postoperative complications. Whether circular...
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Vitamin D, chronic pain, and depression: linear and non-linear Mendelian randomization analyses
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to various chronic pain conditions. However, randomized trials of vitamin D supplementation have had mixed...
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Residence-based inequalities in overweight/obesity in sub-Saharan Africa: a multivariate non-linear decomposition analysis
BackgroundOverweight/obesity remains a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and their associated morbidities and mortalities. Yet, limited...
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Comparing linear and non-linear models to estimate the appropriate cochlear implant electrode array length—are current methods precise enough?
PurposeIn cochlear implantation with flexible lateral wall electrode arrays, a cochlear coverage (CC) range between 70% and 80% is considered ideal...
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Linear- versus circular-stapled esophagogastric anastomosis during esophagectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundDifferent techniques have been described for esophagogastric anastomosis. Over the past decades, surgeons have been improving anastomotic...
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The non-linear relationship between serum albumin and diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a secondary analysis based on a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMost studies had shown a linear relationship between serum albumin (sALB) and the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Thus, the...
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Setup time analysis for stereotactic body radiotherapy in O-ring linear accelerator without rotational correction
This study analyse setup time (ST) and frequency of on-board imaging for stereotactic abdomen (liver, stomach), lung, and spine radiotherapy in the...
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Circular vs. linear stapling after minimally invasive and robotic-assisted esophagectomy: a pooled analysis
PurposeCurrent data states that most likely there are differences in postoperative complications regarding linear and circular stapling in open...
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The predictive roles of parental stress and intolerance of uncertainty on psychological well-being of parents with a newborn in neonatal intensive care unit: a hierarchical linear regression analysis
BackgroundHospitalization of newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) exposes parents to considerable stress. This study aimed to determine...
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Normal linear and non-linear cochlear mechanisms and efferent system functioning in individuals with misophonia
BackgroundMisophonia, a condition characterized by heightened sensitivity and strong emotional reactions to specific sounds, has sparked considerable...
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Linear growth beyond 24 months and child neurodevelopment in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AimTo synthesize available evidence on the association between change in linear growth (height for age z score, HAZ) beyond the first two years of...
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Analysis of the progression rate of idiopathic macular holes and the optimal cut-off for baseline minimum linear diameter and base diameter
PurposeTo determine the cut-off points of minimum linear diameter (MLD) and base diameter (BD) at which the progression rate of idiopathic...
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Linear and non-linear analysis of heart rate variability in HIV-positive patients on two different antiretroviral therapy regimens
BackgroundCardiac autonomic dysfunction in HIV+ patients on different antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens has been described. We aimed to...
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The effects of self-esteem and parental phubbing on adolescent internet addiction and the moderating role of the classroom environment: a hierarchical linear model analysis
BackgroundWith the advent of the new media era, the understanding of adolescent internet addiction needs to be enriched. It is also necessary to...
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Comparative analysis of linear- and circular-stapled gastrojejunostomies in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a focus on postoperative morbidity using the comprehensive complication index
PurposeThe linear-stapled (LSA) and the circular-stapled anastomosis (CSA) are the two most commonly performed techniques for the gastrojejunostomy...
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy plus Duodenojejunal Bypass: Learning Curve Analysis and Technical Feasibility of Duodenojejunostomy Using Linear Stapler
IntroductionLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy plus duodenojejunal bypass (LSG-DJB) has emerged as an alternative bypass surgery. Despite its potential...
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Factors influencing the posterior cruciate ligament buckling phenomenon—a multiple linear regression analysis of bony and soft tissue structures of the knee joint
PurposeTo determine whether posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) buckling (angular change) is associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) status...
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Comprehensive linear and nonlinear analysis of the effects of spinning on dynamic balancing ability in Hungarian folk dancers
PurposeIn the case of Hungarian folk dancers, it is crucial to maintain correct posture and promptly respond to imbalances. However, traditional...
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When a joint model should be preferred over a linear mixed model for analysis of longitudinal health-related quality of life data in cancer clinical trials
BackgroundPatient-reported outcomes such as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are increasingly used as endpoints in randomized cancer clinical...
