A Validated Model to Predict Severe Weight Loss in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Severe weight loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is common, multifactorial, and associated with shortened survival. Using longitudinal weight data from over 6000 patients with ALS across three cohorts, we built an accelerated failure time model to predict the risk of future severe (≥ 10%) weight loss using five single‐timepoint ...
David G. Lester+4 more
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EM-REML estimation of covariance parameters in Gaussian mixed models for longitudinal data analysis [PDF]
Jean‐Louis Foulley+2 more
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Exploring the role of microbiome in cystic fibrosis clinical outcomes through a mediation analysis
Human microbiome plays a crucial role in host health and disease by mediating the impact of environmental factors on clinical outcomes. Mediation analysis is a valuable tool for dissecting these complex relationships.
Seda Sevilay Koldaş+2 more
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Real‐World Comparison of High‐Efficacy Versus Non‐High‐Efficacy Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Objective The choice of the first disease modifying treatment (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS) is a topic of great interest, and whether high‐efficacy DMTs should be the first choice remains debated. We compared treatment outcomes (no evidence of disease activity [NEDA] and its components) between treatment‐naïve relapsing–remitting MS (RRMS ...
Sarmad Al‐Araji+9 more
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Theoretical Advancements in Small Area Modeling: A Case Study with the CHILD Cohort
Developing accurate predictive models in statistical analysis presents significant challenges, especially in domains with limited routine assessments.
Charanpal Singh, Mahmoud Torabi
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Simulating interventions in graphical chain models for longitudinal data [PDF]
Simulating the outcome of an intervention is a central problem in many fields as this allows decision-makers to quantify the effect of any given strategy and, hence, to evaluate different schemes of actions.
Ann M. Berrington+2 more
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The Analysis of Designed Experiments and Longitudinal Data by Using Smoothing Splines [PDF]
A. P. Verbyla+3 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the long‐term impact of early intensive treatment (EIT) versus escalation (ESC) strategies using high‐efficacy disease‐modifying therapies (HE‐DMTs) on disability progression in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Methods This observational study included 4878 RMS patients from the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Register ...
Pietro Iaffaldano+47 more
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%QLS SAS Macro: A SAS Macro for Analysis of Correlated Data Using Quasi-Least Squares
Quasi-least squares (QLS) is an alternative computational approach for estimation of the correlation parameter in the framework of generalized estimating equations (GEE). QLS overcomes some limitations of GEE that were discussed in Crowder (1995).
Han-Joo Kim, Justine Shults
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Durable B‐Cell Impairment While Sparing IgA B Cells After Ocrelizumab Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Objectives Ocrelizumab (OCR), a humanized anti‐CD20 monoclonal antibody, is highly efficient in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RR‐MS). We assessed early cellular B‐cell profiles in patients prior to OCR treatment, on OCR treatment, and after 15 months of therapy discontinuation.
Alexandra Garcia+20 more
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