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Quantitative and causal analysis for inflammatory genes and the risk of Parkinson’s disease

Frontiers in Immunology, 2023
BackgroundThe dysfunction of immune system and inflammation contribute to the Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathogenesis. Cytokines, oxidative stress, neurotoxin and metabolism associated enzymes participate in neuroinflammation in PD and the genes involved ...
Minhan Yi, Minhan Yi, Minhan Yi, Jiaxin Li, Jiaxin Li, Jiaxin Li, Shijie Jian, Binbin Li, Binbin Li, Zini Huang, Li Shu, Yuan Zhang, Yuan Zhang   +12 more
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Probabilistic Analysis of Basic Causes of Vessel–Platform Allision Accidents

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
This paper proposes a methodology to estimate the probability of basic causes of allision accidents between vessels and offshore platforms that overcomes the problem of data scarcity required for causal analysis.
Utkarsh Bhardwaj, Angelo Palos Teixeira, C. Guedes Soares   +2 more
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Impact of Liability to Periodontitis on Glycemic Control and Type II Diabetes Risk: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Frontiers in Genetics, 2021
While the association of periodontitis with Type II diabetes (T2DM) is well-established, the causal relationship remains uncertain. We examined the causal association of periodontitis with glycemic traits (HbA1c, fasting glucose, and fasting insulin) and
Parth D. Shah, C. M. Schooling, Luisa N. Borrell   +2 more
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Assessing the role of statin therapy in bladder cancer: evidence from a Mendelian Randomization study

Frontiers in Pharmacology
BackgroundStatins, which are medications that lower lipid levels, are extensively used to decrease cardiovascular disease risk. Recently, the use of statins in cancer prevention has attracted considerable interest.
Rongkang Li, Rongkang Li, Rongkang Li, Guixiao Huang, Yunfei Li, Mou Huang, Ying Huang, Yingrui Li, Guangzhi Li, Song Wu, Song Wu   +10 more
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Analysis on the characteristics of geological disasters and effectiveness of early warning duiring heavy rainfall on “23•7” in Beijing

Zhongguo dizhi zaihai yu fangzhi xuebao
Extreme rainfall is often accompanied by mass geological disasters, which seriously endangers the safety of people 's lives and property in prone areas and affects the healthy development of the economy and society.
Yun NAN, Shuhua ZHAI, Yan LI, Ying CAO, Shoujing LUO, Yuntao WANG, Xuefei GUO   +6 more
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Distress-Level Prediction of Pavement Deterioration with Causal Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification

Applied Sciences
Pavement performance prediction serves as a core basis for maintenance decision-making. Although numerous studies have been conducted, most focus on road segments and aggregate indicators such as IRI and PCI, with limited attention to the daily ...
Yifan Sun, Qian Gao, Feng Li, Yuchuan Du
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Multivariate analysis of causal factors influencing accuracy of guided implant surgery for partial edentulism: a retrospective clinical study [PDF]

, 2021
Atsushi Matsumura, Tamaki Nakano, Shinji Ono, Akihiro Kaminaka, Hirofumi Yatani, Daijiro Kabata   +5 more
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Methodology for the Causal Analysis of Rockburts in Deep High-Stress Tunnels: A Case Study of Conveyor Belt Tunnel in Andes Norte Project, El Teniente Codelco

Applied Sciences
Rockbursts are one of the most critical geomechanical hazards during the construction of deep tunnels under high in situ stress conditions, as they can compromise worker safety, damage infrastructure, and disrupt excavation continuity.
Washington Rodríguez, Javier A. Vallejos, Maximiliano Jaque   +2 more
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A Sensitivity Analysis Approach for the Causal Hazard Ratio in Randomized and Observational Studies [PDF]

, 2022
Rachel Axelrod, Daniel Nevo
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How Causality Inspires Modeling Interpretation in Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewables: A Comprehensive Review of Causal Analysis Applied in Power Systems

Applied Sciences
The integration of renewable energy sources (RESs) into electric power systems introduces new challenges for system operation, reliability, and emergency management.
Na Wang, Xiaorong Sun, Mingyao Gao, Yan Ren, Xueping Pan, Yingdan Fan, Jinpeng Guo   +6 more
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