Birth, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events and family challenges that occur during childhood (0–17 years). Extensive research has linked ACEs to adverse effects throughout life. However, recent studies suggest that ACEs may also have intergenerational consequences, influencing pregnancy complications and ...
Mark F. M. Ketelaars +4 more
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Lost without a cause: time to embrace causal thinking using Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs). [PDF]
Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act, 2023 Van Cauwenberg J, De Paepe A, Poppe L.
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Long‐term quality of life in patients with bladder cancer following radical cystectomy
BJU International, Volume 135, Issue 4, Page 675-683, April 2025.Objectives To investigate changes in quality of life (QoL) up to 8 years after radical cystectomy (RC) and compare QoL after RC with a gender‐ and age‐matched Dutch normative population. Furthermore, we aimed to identify patient characteristics associated with QoL and QoL trajectories after RC.
Emine Akdemir +8 more
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Approximate Bayesian inference of directed acyclic graphs in biology with flexible priors on edge states. [PDF]
PLoS Comput BiolMartin EA, Patchigolla V, Fu AQ.
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British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) have become essential tools for providing fine‐grained information about individuals' mastery of cognitive skills. While prior reviews have emphasized statistical foundations and deep learning‐based developments, this article focuses on recent methodological innovations designed to address persistent ...
Chun Wang, Yale Quan, David Arthur
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The role of causal reasoning and directed acyclic graphs in multivariable regression: implications for evidence-based veterinary medicine. [PDF]
Front Vet SciDonati PA +3 more
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Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives To examine the influence of screen time and behavioural pathways on the incidence of dental caries and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adolescents living in deprived neighbourhoods. Methods A 2‐year prospective cohort study involving 323 12‐year‐old adolescents enrolled in public schools was conducted in the East ...
Iana Nogueira Rego +3 more
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How can the use of different modes of survey data collection introduce bias? An introduction to mode effects using directed acyclic graphs (DAGs). [PDF]
Am J EpidemiolTomova GD +3 more
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Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Oral health outcomes reflect cumulative life‐course exposures, with early‐life experiences, particularly patterns of dental attendance, playing a key role in shaping oral health trajectories and inequalities in adulthood. This study aimed to assess socio‐demographic differences in adult perceived oral health status and to examine ...
Aina Najwa Mohd Khairuddin +2 more
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Evidence-based directed acyclic graphs for perinatal pharmacoepidemiologic studies in rheumatology: a structured approach for development and implementation in administrative health data. [PDF]
Front EpidemiolCheng V +5 more
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