A positive trend of increase of water temperature and important changes in the water circulation of the Mediterranean Sea are visible since the 1980s [13] , [57] and this might be at the basis of the geographical spread and success of thermophilic biota.
When arguing on the age criteria using the following statements “The vaccine is most effective and protects best before the age of 14, when antibody production is optimal” and “The vaccine is most effective when administered before sexual debut”, we observed a positive trend on vaccine eagerness with the respective following coefficients [Coeff: 0.71; 95% CI: 0.33 – 1.09] and [Coeff: 0.37; 95% CI: 0.01 – 0.73].
In contrast, there was a positive trend ( R 2 =0.03) between the two factors in patients with uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥7%).
A positive trend towards this correlation was observed in week 29.
However, consistent hygiene practices and peer support for vaccination indicate a positive trend in preventive behavior among the community.
Our sample study shows a positive trend towards a plant-based dietary pattern that has been shown to be a powerful tool to decrease the risk of severe Covid-19 and mortality [ 38 ].
Psychometric Analysis To evaluate consistency of the questions and to determine a minimal set of questions with the maximal consistency, we performed reliability statistics, where a positive trend in the question's discrimination index is interpreted as an adequate exam question.
The fact that Laos might reach FT is intriguing, because socio-economic and environmental conditions in Laos contrast with those in the countries showing a positive trend in forest area ( S2 Fig ).
MLR and ANCOVA showed a positive trend in G-CSF group for all functional indexes, accounting for differences in DE (effect of G-CSF, expressed as LS-Means: FU-EDV = −22.19 ± 41.54 ml; FU-ESV = −25.13 ± 37.37 ml; FU-EF = +5.43% ± 10.07).
Unique bus routes and transport modes within walking distance showed a positive trend but having a high number of bus routes and three transport modes were not significantly associated with higher odds of meeting the recommendations of physical activity.
One study found a positive trend between light exposure and physical activity, although this was only in a small sample of adults [ 31 ].
These findings indicate a positive trend of Ashwagandha extract towards improvement in muscle function.
Conversely, a positive trend was observed between MCS categories and the risk of death, with HR increasing from 1.36 (1.17 to 1.59) to 1.88 (1.48 to 2.39) in patients with MCS between 10 and 19 and in those with MCS greater than 30, respectively, as compared to those with MCS less than 10 ( Table 2 ). 2.2.
( 2012 ) examine the trend in herbage production in the main grasslands of China using field observations and modelling and report a positive trend over 1961–2007 in Tibet and Qinghai and southern parts of Inner Mongolia, whereas negative in northern parts of Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and southern parts of Gansu.
Although a positive trend was observed, no statistical significance was detected after adjustment, likely due to the small sample size (only 9 patients in the control group).
In this sample, patients who received treatment later in their clinical course generally showed a positive trend in the treatment response compared to those in the acute initial phase.
While this is a positive trend towards better adherence, this may be more attributable to the decrease in available laboratory services provided by the rural SDN due to lack of funding rather than actual change or improvements in the practice of ordering laboratories for infectious AGE.
VAS showed a positive trend although there was no significant difference.
The growing number of laparoscopic procedures in the study is a positive trend for Romania, as it offers patients a less invasive and potentially more effective option for groin hernia repair.
In the study by our group [ 21 ], a positive trend of moderate strength was observed.
Overall we observed a positive trend with each intervention and we found that incorporating the checklist on our ward-round proforma was most significant in consistently ensuring compliance above 80%.
showed a positive trend in PFS and OS from the addition of Cx to CT in patients who had experienced a Grade 1 skin rash compared with patients with Grade 0 skin rash. 25 A recently published study confirmed a correlation between Grade 3 skin toxicity emerged within 90 days from starting Cx therapy and benefit in OS in R/M HNSCC. 26 Generally, targeted therapy holds great promise to improve patients’ outcome while limiting toxicity as compared with CT.
Furthermore, a positive trend was also observed among individuals with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities.
Starting from 2011, in fact, Calitri records a negative trend (51.13% in 2011; 49.86% in 2019), while a positive trend is recorded in the municipalities of Aquilonia (50.16% in 2011; 51.20% in 2019) and Cairano (44.54% in 2011; 53.07% in 2019) (ISTAT 2011 ; Infodata 2019 ).
The relative prominence of internal practical teaching experiences was a positive trend that could serve as basis for the development of more formal partnerships with primary schools in the future (Hobbs et al., 2018 ).