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Propensity scores in the presence of effect modification: A case study using the comparison of mortality on hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis

Emerging Themes in Epidemiology, 2010
Purpose To control for confounding bias from non-random treatment assignment in observational data, both traditional multivariable models and more recently propensity score approaches have been applied.
Hunink MG Myriam, Wong John B, Liem Ylian S, de Charro Frank, Winkelmayer Wolfgang C   +4 more
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The Fate (Outcome) of Clinically Apparent Single Lesion and Oligofocal Nephroblastomatosis Treated According to SIOP/GPOH Protocols for Wilms Tumor

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The management of clinically apparent single lesions or oligofocal nephroblastomatosis, a facultative precursor of nephroblastoma, remains debated. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 37 patients with clinically apparent single or oligofocal nephroblastomatosis (two to three lesions per kidney) among 2347 patients registered between
Nils Welter, Jens‐Peter Schenk, Jenny Wegert, Manfred Gessler, Leo Kager, Stefan Wagenpfeil, Marina Müller, Jean‐Michel Wolff, Joerg Fuchs, Steven W. Warmann, Clemens‐Magnus Meier, Jochen Hubertus, Christian Rübe, Christian Vokuhl, Patrick Melchior, Lena Tschirner, Norbert Graf, Rhoikos Furtwängler   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Propensity Score Analysis with Survey Weighted Data

Journal of Causal Inference, 2015
Propensity score analysis (PSA) is a common method for estimating treatment effects, but researchers dealing with data from survey designs are generally not properly accounting for the sampling weights in their analyses.
Ridgeway Greg, Kovalchik Stephanie Ann, Griffin Beth Ann, Kabeto Mohammed U.   +3 more
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Research on the Impact of Establishing Health Records Based on Propensity Score Matching Method on the Medical Behavior of Elderly People [PDF]

Zhongguo quanke yixue
Background The problem of population aging in China is becoming increasingly prominent, and the health of the elderly has become an important issue. Objective To analyse the current situation of establishing health records for the elderly and explore the
TANG Xinyi, HU Xinyu, LIU Shanshan, ZHANG Yimin
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Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often exhibit early deficits in muscle and movement competence, which can compromise long‐term health. Integrative neuromuscular training (INT), a multifaceted approach combining fundamental movement activities with strength exercises, may help address these deficits during ...
Anna Maria Markarian, Robert U. Newton, Dennis R. Taaffe, Nicholas G. Gottardo, Santosh Valvi, Carolyn J. Peddle‐McIntyre, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Daniel A. Galvão   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

An evaluation of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade arrangement with Sub-Saharan African countries [PDF]

PSL Quarterly Review, 2018
This paper evaluates the impact of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade arrangement on the growth of exports from Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Using several variants of propensity score matching techniques, results show that the
Busani Moyo, Mamello Nchake, Blessing Chiripanhura   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effects of smoking on metabolic syndrome and its components using causal methods in the Iranian Population

International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2021
Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of smoking on metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components applying inverse probability-of-treatment weighting (IPTW) and propensity score (PS) matching. Methods: Using data from Tehran Lipid and
Farzad Khodamoradi, Maryam Nazemipour, Nasrin Mansournia, Kamran Yazdani, Davood Khalili, Mohammad Ali Mansournia   +5 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source