Department of Health

Evaluating Bayesian Variable Selection Approaches for Nonlinear Random Effects Models

Longitudinal data modeling attracts special interest from researchers and practitioners because of its capacity to help understand individual and mean trends of growth and development over time. One feature of longitudinal design is the collection of extensive information on part...

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antifungal resistance and stewardship among pharmacy students in Zambia: a cross-sectional study to inform antifungal stewardship programs

Background Antifungal resistance (AFR) is a growing global health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Zambia, where antifungals are often accessed without prescription. Antifungal stewardship (AFS) programs aim to optimise antifungal use, yet limited...

Experiences of insemination fraud: discovering and navigating unexpected and entangled connections

The increasing use of direct-to-consumer genetic testing revealed not only more, but also different types of insemination fraud worldwide, making research into the topic urgently needed. This study explores how donor-conceived people and parents experience insemination fraud and...

BLEND-M: cellular deconvolution with personalized DNA methylation references

Cellular deconvolution estimates cell type fractions in tissue samples, providing an in-silico alternative to costly and labor-intensive cell sorting techniques. Accurate fraction estimates are essential for DNA methylation (DNAm) analyses, as they enable adjustment for confoundi...

Predictors of Postsurgical Outcomes in Trigger Finger Release: A Retrospective Analysis

Purpose This study aimed to examine factors associated with recurrent trigger finger and postoperative infection after trigger finger release (TFR) surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted to examine the variables that impact 4 postsurgical outcomes: postoperative...