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Comparative analysis of robotic vs. laparoscopic right hepatectomy: propensity score matching and machine learning analysis for outcome prediction

We retrospectively analyzed patients undergoing RRH and LRH, performing a 1:1 PSM based on preoperative characteristics. Postoperative outcomes were compared, and significant predictors of textbook ...
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Three-dimensional virtual model for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in totally endophytic renal tumors: a propensity-score matching analysis with a control group.

Three-dimensional virtual models (3DVMs) have emerged as a promising tool to enhance both surgical precision and functional outcomes in complex robot-assisted partial nephrectomies (RAPN). This study ...
gut.bmj

Combined response to letters to the editors

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Abstract DP322: Comparison of Lattice Flow Diverter and Pipeline Embolization Device in Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Real-World, Propensity Score-Matching Study

Background and Objectives: Flow diverters (FDs) have been increasingly used in treating unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs). However, comparative studies between the novel Lattice Flow Diverter ...
jnis.bmj

Safety and efficacy of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel for carotid artery stenting: propensity score matched analysis

Background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is recommended around carotid artery stenting (CAS) to reduce periprocedural stroke risk. Clopidogrel is widely used, but response variability related to ...
dermatologyadvisor

Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Increased Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

Women with alopecia areata are at a greater risk of developing eating disorders, anxiety, and depression than men, and an increase in psychiatric comorbidities among patients with alopecia areata ...
BMJ

Comparative effectiveness of natalizumab and anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a real-world propensity-score matched study

Background Head-to-head randomised trials or real-world studies comparing the safety and efficacy of natalizumab and anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies are limited. This study aimed to compare the ...
AOL

12 Places Where You Can Score the Cutest Matching Plus Size Family Pajamas for the Holidays!

The holidays are a magical time, filled with sparkling lights, the smell of pine, and, most importantly, the warmth of family memories. But let’s be honest: the best memories often happen not in the ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Wager, S. and Athey, S. (2018) Estimation and Inference of Heterogeneous Treatment Effects Using Random Forests. Journal of the American Statistical Association, 113, 1228-1242.

ABSTRACT: Special education services are designed to provide tailored support for students with diverse learning needs, with the expectation of improving academic achievement. This study examines the ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Rosenbaum, P.R. and Rubin, D.B. (1983) The Central Role of the Propensity Score in Observational Studies for Causal Effects. Biometrika, 70, 41-55.

ABSTRACT: Special education services are designed to provide tailored support for students with diverse learning needs, with the expectation of improving academic achievement. This study examines the ...
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Discharge Neurological Deficit as a Predictor of Early Stroke Recurrence: A Nationwide Registry‐Based Propensity‐Matched Study

Early stroke recurrence is a significant risk for survivors of ischemic stroke. Although admission severity is commonly used in prognosis, the predictive value of residual neurological deficits at ...