Statistical mediation analysis in longitudinal studies seeks to disentangle the pathways through which an initial variable influences an outcome over time by way of one or more intermediate variables.

Objective To use individual patient data (IPD) to investigate if the effect of pain on sports-related disability is mediated through physical (lower extremity isometric strength) or psychological ...

A new guideline has been developed to help scientists publish their research accurately and transparently. Published in JAMA, the AGReMA Statement (A Guideline for Reporting Mediation Analyses) ...

(A) Represents mediation model 1: subjective cognitive complaints as the dependent variable (Y), the average MD as the independent variable (X), and the average cortical thickness as the mediator (M); ...

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Dispute resolution clauses have become common features of many agreements. In-house counsel and transactional lawyers routinely draft provisions governing how disputes will be resolved if they arise.