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    • Biostatistics
    • Longitudinal Data Analysis
    • Bayesian Statistics

    Background:

    • Analyzing longitudinal data from multiple related groups presents statistical challenges.
    • Existing methods struggle with shared information on mean and covariance functions across groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a Bayesian semiparametric model for longitudinal data from related groups.
    • To enable information sharing on mean trajectories across groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized matrix stick-breaking process priors for group mean parameters.
    • Applied a Bayesian semiparametric approach to model mean trajectories.
    • Conducted simulation studies to compare with traditional methods.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed Bayesian approach effectively models shared information across groups.
    • Demonstrated superior performance compared to traditional methods in simulation studies.
    • Provided more clinically useful insights for hypercholesterolemic children's nutrition education data.

    Conclusions:

    • The Bayesian semiparametric model offers a powerful tool for analyzing complex longitudinal data.
    • Facilitates robust modeling and enhances clinical trial data interpretation.
    • Recommended for analyzing data from clinical trials and medical experiments.