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The Robust Kernel Association Test [PDF]
arXiv, 2019 Testing the association between SNP effects and a response is a common task. Such tests are often carried out through kernel machine methods based on least squares, such as the Sequence Kernel Association Test (SKAT). However, these least squares procedures assume a normally distributed response, which is often violated. Other robust procedures such as
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Infectious Agents and Cancer, 2018 Background Endemic Kaposi sarcoma (KS) was first described in African children over fifty years ago, but has recently been overshadowed by HIV-related disease.
Nader Kim El-Mallawany +14 more
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Lichen Planus Following COVID‐19 Infection and Vaccination. Matched Case–Control Study
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background New‐onset lichen planus (LP) development following COVID‐19 infection/vaccination is reported. Since case series cannot be used to study exposure–outcome associations, we designed this matched case–control study to investigate whether COVID‐19‐related events and de novo LP are associated.
Paolo Giacomo Arduino +4 more
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Is human herpesvirus 8 infection more common in men than in women? an updated meta-analysis
BMC Infectious DiseasesBackground Clinically, most patients with Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) are male, and several direct and indirect mechanisms may underlie this increased susceptibility in men, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-
Haibo Gong +3 more
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A rare histologic variant of Kaposi’s sarcoma
Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia, 2023 An 80-year-old male presented with a 3-year history of progressive violaceous and edematous plaques on both hands. The remaining physical examination was unremarkable and systemic symptoms were absent.
Ana S. Pereira +3 more
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Novel Human Herpesvirus 8 Subtype D Strains in Vanuatu, Melanesia
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007 We show human herpesvirus 8 with diverse molecular subtype D variants to be highly endemic among the Ni-Vanuatu population. Most K1 genes were nearly identical to Polynesian strains, although a few clustered with Australian or Taiwanese strains.
Olivier Cassar +8 more
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a leading infectious cause of life‐long neurodevelopmental disabilities, but public awareness of CMV is low. This study evaluated a short educational video on cCMV for its acceptability and impact on pregnant women's knowledge and planned hygiene adherence.
Tanya Tripathi +10 more
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Applying HCAI in developing effective human-AI teaming: A perspective from human-AI joint cognitive systems [PDF]
arXiv, 2023 Research and application have used human-AI teaming (HAT) as a new paradigm to develop AI systems. HAT recognizes that AI will function as a teammate instead of simply a tool in collaboration with humans. Effective human-AI teams need to be capable of taking advantage of the unique abilities of both humans and AI while overcoming the known challenges ...
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Prevalence of human herpesvirus 8 infection in systemic lupus erythematosus
Virology Journal, 2011 Background For decades, scientists have tried to understand the environmental factors involved in the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), in which viral infections was included.
Sun Shipeng +4 more
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Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Nearly all cases of cryptococcosis in koalas are caused by Cryptococcus gattii species complex. A rare case of meningitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans VNI/AFLP1 (abbreviated VNI) is described in a koala with nasal colonisation by both species complexes.
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