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Serum uric acid and prognosis in acute ischemic stroke: a dose–response meta-analysis of cohort studies

BackgroundThere have been contradictory findings regarding the relationship between serum uric acid levels and prognosis in acute ischemic stroke. Whether this association is nonlinear due to uric acid’s paradoxical properties (antioxidant and prooxidant) is unclear.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases until December 2022. Cohort studies reporting serum uric acid levels and functional […]

Published on September 1, 2023

What are large language models supposed to model?

Do large language models (LLMs) offer a window into how humans process language? Contemplating the intricate relationship between artificial and biological minds is like unravelling a complex puzzle. There are multiple ways to interpret LLMs as hypotheses about humans, each with its own unique perspective. The role of (psycho)linguistic theory is crucial in this quest […]

Published on September 1, 2023

Bridging the data gap between children and large language models

Imagine trying to learn how to bake a cake with just a tiny recipe card, while someone else has an entire library of cookbooks at their disposal. That’s the difference between children and large language models (LLMs) when it comes to language learning. LLMs have access to a massive amount of data, while children rely […]

Published on September 1, 2023