Prevalence and Characterization of Psychological Trauma in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Itxaso Gardoki-Souto, Diego Redolar-Ripoll, Marta Fontana, Bridget Hogg, María José Castro, Josep M. Blanch, Fabiola Ojeda, Aleix Solanes, Joaquim Radua, Alicia Valiente-Gómez, Roser Cirici, Víctor Pérez, Benedikt L. Amann, Ana Moreno-Alcázar

“…Eighty-eight females underwent an interview to assess sociodemographic data, psychiatric comorbidities, level of pain, FM impact, clinical symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, quality of life, and psychological trauma. …”
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Epigenetics of suicidal behavior by R. N. Mustafin, A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, Yu. D. Davydova, S. B. Malykh, V. V. Viktorov, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…The role of hereditary factors in the development of suicidal behavior is estimated at 30–55 %, with a pronounced comorbidity with other psychopathologies. The study of genetic liability to suicidal behavior is based on molecular-genetic methods including association and linkage analyses, chip gene expression arrays, and genome-wide association studies. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review on routine use of antibiotics for infants less than 6 months of age with growth failure/faltering by Jai K Das, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Abigail Smith, Aamer Imdad, Emily Tanner-Smith, Melissa François, Fanny F Chen, Olivia J Tsistinas

“…We will consider the following outcomes: mortality, clinical deterioration, antimicrobial resistance, recovery from comorbidity, adverse events, markers of intestinal inflammation, markers of systemic inflammation, hospital-acquired infections, non-response. …”
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Population Health Management to identify and characterise ongoing health need for high-risk individuals shielded from COVID-19: a cross-sectional cohort study by Adrian Pratt, Richard Wood, Charlie Kenward, Sam Creavin, Jennifer A Cooper

“…The study was performed at a time considered to be relatively early in the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.Participants 1 013 940 individuals from 78 contributing general practices.Results Compared with the groups considered at ‘low’ and ‘moderate’ risk (ie, eligible for the annual influenza vaccination), individuals at high risk were older (median age: 68 years (IQR: 55–77 years), cf 30 years (18–44 years) and 63 years (38–73 years), respectively), with more primary care/community contacts in the previous year (median contacts: 5 (2–10), cf 0 (0–2) and 2 (0–5)) and had a higher burden of comorbidity (median Charlson Score: 4 (3–6), cf 0 (0–0) and 2 (1–4)). …”
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Protocol paper: randomized controlled trial of the smart online-to-offline model development for chronic diseases management through digital health in real world setting by Jae Eun Shin, Juho Choi, Heejung Lee, Suk-Won Lee, Juhwan Oh

“…Subgroup analyses will explore variations in treatment effects based on factors such as intervention intensity, comorbidity, and healthcare provider. Discussion This protocol outlines a novel approach to evaluating the O2O digital health service model for chronic disease management. …”
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Evaluation of Treatment Patterns and Maintenance Dose Titration Among Patients With Crohn’s Disease Initiating Biologics With 3 Years of Follow-Up by Ruizhi Zhao, Zhijie Ding, Parul Gupta, Laurence Gozalo, Robert Bruette, Victor M. Johnson, Keshia Maughn, Yihang Liu, Sumesh Kachroo

“…Patients on UST had a higher Charlson Comorbidity Index score. Common comorbidities (>10%) included anemia, anxiety, depression, and hypertension. …”
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Nationwide Outcomes of Heart Transplantation for Postpartum Cardiomyopathy by Ilias P. Doulamis, Aspasia Tzani, Ahmet Kilic, Toshiki Kuno, Alexandros Briasoulis

“…The mean body mass index (BMI) was 27.2 kg/m2; the most common comorbidity was type 2 diabetes (T2D) (n = 589; 87%). …”
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Associations of the Need for Surgery in Emergency Department Patients with Small Bowel Obstructions by Daniel J. Berman, Alexander W. Mahler, Ryan C. Burke, Andrew E. Bennett, Nathan I. Shapiro, Leslie A. Bilello

“…We identified seven independent associations for the decision of surgery: abdominal distension (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.10–0.62); gastrografin (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.20–0.81); previous SBO (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.26–0.66); higher Charlson Comorbidity Index score (OR 0.87, 95% CI 0.80–0.95); nasogastric decompression (OR 2.04, 95% CI 1.25–3.39), initial systolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg (OR 2.65, 95% CI 1.05–6.53); free fluid or volvulus/closed-loop obstruction on computed tomography (OR 7.95, 95% CI 4.25–15.39), with the AUC for the predictive model equaling 0.73. …”
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Association of plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s pathology and neurodegeneration with gait performance in older adults by Farwa Ali, Jeremy A. Syrjanen, Dan J. Figdore, Walter K. Kremers, Michelle M. Mielke, Clifford R. Jack, David S. Knopman, Prashanthi Vemuri, Jonathan Graff-Radford, B. Gwen Windham, Leland R. Barnard, Ronald C. Petersen, Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich

“…Linear regression models using plasma biomarkers as predictors of gait parameters and adjusted for age, sex, BMI, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and cognitive diagnosis were evaluated. …”
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Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation During Lobectomy for Postsurgical Pain: A Safe and Cost-Effective Intervention by Daniel L. Miller, Jacob Hutchins, Michael A. Ferguson, Yazid Barhoush, Emily Achter, John P. Kuckelman

“…Both groups had significant comorbidity history and prior opioid use; 66% (n = 175 both groups) underwent open lobectomy and 53% (n = 142 vs. 143) had the upper lobe resected. …”
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Treating chronic kidney disease in Danish primary care: results from the observational ATLAS study by Morten Lindhardt, Søren Tang Knudsen, Thomas Saxild, Morten Charles, Rikke Borg

“…Abstract Objectives To describe the clinical characteristics, comorbidity, and medical treatment in a primary care population with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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New Onset of Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Factors among COVID-19 Patients in COVID-19 Care Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2022 by Asaminew Habtamu Sane, Migbar Sibhat Mekonnen, Melsew Getnet Tsegaw, Wuletaw Chane Zewde, Edmialem Getahun Mesfin, Hailu Asmare Beyene, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Kasie Gebeyehu Tiruneh, Melkie Ambaw Mengistie

“…New onset of diabetes mellitus was noted as the commonest comorbidity in the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to a worse prognosis. …”
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The influence of calfhood diarrhea and pneumonia on preweaning growth and reproductive performance of Holstein heifers by Mely T. Olivera, Jesús Mellado, José E. García, Juan A. Encina, Perpetuo Álvarez, Ulises Macías-Cruz, Leonel Avendaño, Miguel Mellado

“…Main results: The preweaning daily gain in calves suffering diarrhea (573 ± 12 g/d), pneumonia (557 ± 12 g/d), and comorbidity of these diseases (520 ± 13 g/d) were lower (p<0.05) than healthy calves (594 ± 11 g/d). …”
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MRI findings in patients with psychogenic non‐epileptic seizures: Prevalence, distribution, and classification of the findings. A single tertiary epilepsy center experience by Aleix Jareno‐Badenas, Mario Matute‐González, Luis Pintor, Estefanía Conde‐Blanco, Mar Carreño, Xavier Setoain, Camilo Pineda, Fernando Diego Choque‐Chávez, Tomás Fernández, Núria Bargalló, Sofía González‐Ortiz

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of MRI abnormalities in patients with PNES and those with comorbid epilepsy, compared to the general population, to enhance radiological evaluation and management. …”
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Partial weight bearing and long-term survival outcomes in extracapsular hip fractures treated with trochanteric Gamma3 nails by Carlos Hernández-Pascual, José Ángel Santos-Sánchez, Jorge Hernández-Rodríguez, Carlos Fernando Silva-Viamonte, Carmen Pablos-Hernández, Pablo Alonso-Rodríguez, José Antonio Mirón-Canelo

“…Age (per year of increment), moderate Charlson comorbidity index (not age-modified) and greater immediate post-operative estimated blood loss were independent factors for mortality, but we did not find radiological factors implied. …”
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Control of hypercapnia and mortality in home mechanical ventilation: the population-based DISCOVERY study by Andreas Palm, Magnus Ekström, Össur Emilsson, Karin Ersson, Mirjam Ljunggren, Josefin Sundh, Ludger Grote

“…Predictors for increased mortality included age, Charlson Comorbidity Index, supplemental oxygen therapy and acute start of HMV therapy. …”
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Risk of Dementia and Its Associated Factors Among the Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Attending a Tertiary Cardiac Hospital of Dhaka City: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Fardina Rahman Omi, Lingkan Barua, Palash Chandra Banik, Syed Mosfiqur Rahman, Mithila Faruque

“…The questionnaire included background information (sociodemographic, comorbidity), behavioral and metabolic risk factors, physical and biochemical measurements. …”
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Risk Factors and Patterns of Drug‐Drug Interactions in Two Categories of Level‐3 Hospitals in Dhaka: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Md. Abdus Samadd, Farhan Tanvir Patwary, Md Momin Islam, Ashfia Tasnim Munia, K. M. Yasif Kayes Sikdar, Md. Raihan Sarkar

“…Non‐mention of comorbidities was correlated with both types of hospitals (p ≤ 0.01) in pDDIs cases. …”
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Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among US Adolescents With Alopecia Areata by Markqayne Ray, Elyse Swallow, Kavita Gandhi, Christopher Carley, Vanja Sikirica, Travis Wang, Nicolae Done, James Signorovitch, Arash Mostaghimi

“…Patients were matched 1:3 to non-AA controls on index year, demographics, plan type, and Charlson Comorbidity Index. Per patient per year HCRU and costs were compared post-index. …”
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Pre-injury frailty and clinical care trajectory of older adults with trauma injuries: A retrospective cohort analysis of A large level I US trauma center. by Oluwaseun Adeyemi, Corita Grudzen, Charles DiMaggio, Ian Wittman, Ana Velez-Rosborough, Mauricio Arcila-Mesa, Allison Cuthel, Helen Poracky, Polina Meyman, Joshua Chodosh

“…We controlled for age, sex, race/ethnicity, health insurance type, body mass index, Charlson Comorbidity Index, injury type and severity, and Glasgow Coma Scale score. …”
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