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Cardiovascular function and ballistocardiogram: a relationship interpreted via mathematical modeling [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Objective: to develop quantitative methods for the clinical interpretation of the ballistocardiogram (BCG). Methods: a closed-loop mathematical model of the cardiovascular system is proposed to theoretically simulate the mechanisms generating the BCG ...
Despins, Laurel   +9 more
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Evaluating Variable Selection Methods in a Classification Framework: A Simulation Study

open access: yesEpidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health
INTRODUCTION Variable selection is a common step in clinical research, where large datasets often include many, potentially highly correlated, variables. The main objective is to identify the most relevant predictors for an outcome, thereby enhancing
Samuele Minari   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Stressful Events Reported by Childhood Cancer Survivors and Community Controls From the St. Jude Lifetime (SJLIFE) Cohort: A Mixed Method Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Characterizing stressful events reported by childhood cancer survivors experienced throughout the lifespan may help improve trauma‐informed care relevant to the survivor experience. Methods Participants included 2552 survivors (54% female; 34 years of age) and 469 community controls (62% female; 33 years of age) from the St.
Megan E. Ware   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Single Imputation Methods and Confidence Intervals for the Gini Index

open access: yesMathematics, 2021
The problem of missing data is a common feature in any study, and a single imputation method is often applied to deal with this problem. The first contribution of this paper is to analyse the empirical performance of some traditional single imputation ...
Encarnación Álvarez-Verdejo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Imaging of High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Recommendations From SIOPEN Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in early childhood. Its clinical behavior is highly variable, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal outcome despite intensive treatment. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology Europe Neuroblastoma Group (SIOPEN) Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees ...
Annemieke Littooij   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quantitative methods and studies of psychic disorders and job satisfaction of teachers of the prison system in the Amazon, Brazil [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Objective: To analyze the level of mental suffering and the level of job satisfaction in 85% of the teachers of the state education network who work in the prison units in the city of Porto Velho, Rondonia, Amazonia, Brazil.
Albuqueerque, R. D. (Renan)   +7 more
core  

Assessment of care provision integration in a community-based mental health system: balanced care model implementation in Andalusia (Spain)

open access: yesBMC Public Health
Background Andalusia is the second largest region in Spain, and it has developed a comprehensive mental health (MH) plan that encourages the consolidation of the balanced care model.
Diego Diaz-Milanes   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Consumers’ acceptance and willingness to pay for enriched foods: Evidence from a choice experiment in Italy

open access: yesFuture Foods
Over the last decades, consumer has evolved becoming increasingly responsible, showing a preference for those foods having a positive impact on health, society and environment.
Concetta Nazzaro   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring Preferences for a Digital Single‐Session Intervention for Adolescent Siblings of Youth With Cancer

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Adolescent siblings of children with cancer are at elevated risk for psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, various barriers such as limited family time and resources, conflicting schedules, and psychosocial staffing constraints at cancer centers hinder sibling access to support.
Christina M. Amaro   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measuring Effectiveness of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management Methods [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
In this paper, I use quantitative computer models to measure the effectiveness of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management in predicting future stock returns using commonly accepted industry valuation factors.
Mesale, Andrew J.
core   +2 more sources

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