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Spatial correspondence among regional gene expressions and gray matter volume loss in multiple sclerosis
In multiple sclerosis (MS), a non-random and clinically relevant pattern of gray matter (GM) volume loss has been described. Whether differences in...
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Multiple Correspondence Analysis and HLA-Associations of Organ Involvement in a Large Cohort of African-American and European-American Patients with Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease with predominant pulmonary involvement and vast heterogeneity of clinical manifestations and disease...
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Correspondence among gray matter atrophy and atlas-based neurotransmitter maps is clinically relevant in multiple sclerosis
In multiple sclerosis (MS), gray matter (GM) atrophy progresses in a non-random manner, possibly in regions with a high distribution of specific...
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Body shape trajectories are associated with birth weight, body mass index and sociodemographic conditions in participants of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil): a multiple correspondence analysis
BackgroundEvaluating lifelong weight trajectories is challenging due to the high costs of studies that follow individuals from childhood to...
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Proposal of a diagnostic algorithm for myofascial trigger points based on a multiple correspondence analysis of cross-sectional data
BackgroundMyofascial trigger points (MTrPS), the morphological correlate of myfascial pain syndromes (MPS), contribute to the worldwide high chronic...
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Differences and commonalities of home-based care arrangements for persons living with dementia in Germany – a theory-driven development of types using multiple correspondence analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis
BackgroundMost persons with dementia live at home and want to stay there as long as possible. In most cases, informal carers such as spouses or...
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Identifying Potential Factors Associated with High HIV viral load in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa using Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Random Forest Analysis
BackgroundSustainable Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) virological suppression is crucial to achieving the Joint United Nations Programme of...
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Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) participant’s profile regarding self-rated health: a multiple correspondence analysis
BackgroundSelf-rated health (SRH) - one of the most common health indicators used to verify health conditions - can be influenced by several types of...
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Value of preclinical systematic reviews and meta-analyses in pediatric research
AbstractSimilar to systematic reviews (SRs) in clinical fields, preclinical SRs address a specific research area, furnishing information on current...
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Cost-Effectiveness Analyses of Lung Cancer Screening Using Low-Dose Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review Assessing Strategy Comparison and Risk Stratification
ObjectivesOur first study objective was to assess the range of lung cancer screening intervals compared within cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs) of...
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Evaluating biomarkers for contrast-induced nephropathy following coronary interventions: an umbrella review on meta-analyses
BackgroundContrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a form of acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, such as...
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Risk of drug use during pregnancy: master protocol for living systematic reviews and meta-analyses performed in the metaPreg project
BackgroundKnowledge about the risks of drugs during pregnancy is continuously evolving due to the frequent publication of a large number of...
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Visualizing adverse events in clinical trials using correspondence analysis with R-package visae
BackgroundGraphical displays and data visualization are essential components of statistical analysis that can lead to improved understanding of...
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Correspondence Between Values of Vertical Loading Rate and Oxygen Consumption During Inclined Running
PurposeThe aim of this study was to provide a theoretical model to predict the vertical loading rate (VLR) at different slopes and speeds during...
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Neurophysiological brain function predicts response to cognitive rehabilitation and mindfulness in multiple sclerosis: a randomized trial
BackgroundCognitive treatment response varies highly in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Identification of mechanisms is essential for...
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Adherence enhancing interventions for pharmacological and oxygen therapy in patients with COPD: protocol for a systematic review and component network meta-analyses
BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by hyperinflation and expiratory airflow limitation due to long-term exposure...
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Reading intervention for students with intellectual disabilities without functional speech who require augmentative and alternative communication: a multiple single-case design with four randomized baselines
BackgroundLiteracy is one of the most important skills a students can achieve, as it provides access to information and communication. Unfortunately,...
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The methodological quality assessment of systematic reviews/meta-analyses of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome using AMSTAR2
BackgroundThis study aimed to assess the methodological quality of the systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) of chronic prostatitis/chronic...
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A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials comparing nonoperative and operative management of chest trauma with multiple rib fractures
BackgroundOperative treatment of traumatic rib fractures for better outcomes remains under debate. Surgical stabilization of rib fractures has...
