Evaluation of zonulin levels in patients with migraine by Gözde Ülfer, Burcu Polat, Ahmet Yabalak, Çağrı Çakıcı

“…Disease duration, attack duration, attack frequency, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, and comorbidities were available for the migraine group. …”
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Age-related cataract: prevention and treatment by I.A. Koroleva, E.A. Egorov

“…Besides, patients in the older age group may experience contraindications for this operation on the part of the comorbid pathology. In these cases, the task of the ophthalmologist will be the combined prescription of drugs with clinically proven antioxidant and metabolic effects that slow down the development of cataracts, for example, Oftan^® Catachrom eye drops.…”
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Comparing Outcomes between Major Trauma Patients Transferred from a Different Hospital and Patients Transported Directly to Trauma Centers: A Retrospective Analysis with Propensity... by Cheng-Hsi Yeh, Sheng-En Chou, Wei-Ti Su, Ching-Hua Tsai, Chun-Ying Huang, Shiun-Yuan Hsu, Ching-Hua Hsieh

“…Similar results were observed in the selected 2,139 pairs of propensity score-matched patient populations, who did not present with significant differences in sex, age, comorbidities, trauma mechanisms, and ISS. This study revealed no significant difference in the mortality rate between the two groups of major trauma patients. …”
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The association between preoperative anemia and postoperative mortality among non-cardiac surgical patients in Northwest Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study by Misganew Terefe Molla, Amanuel Sisay Endeshaw, Gebrehiwot Asfaw, Fantahun Tarekegn Kumie

“…The propensity score match analysis took into account age, gender, comorbidities, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status, urgency of surgery, and trauma. …”
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Unraveling multimodality of digital health records by comparing mortality trajectories of diagnoses of diseases from over 12 million patients. by Hyojung Paik

“…By tracing the diagnostic timelines of patients diagnosed with significant comorbid diseases (False Discovery Rate (FDR) <0.1), I built mortality trajectories, mapping the temporal progression of disease diagnoses resulting in death. …”
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Region-Dependent Alterations in Cognitive Function and ERK1/2 Signaling in the PFC in Rats after Social Defeat Stress by Qiong Wang, Feng Shao, Weiwen Wang

“…Cognitive dysfunctions are highly comorbid with depression. Impairments of cognitive flexibility, which are modulated by the monoaminergic system of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), are increasingly recognized as an important component of the pathophysiology and treatment of depression. …”
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A nomogram for postoperative pain relief in patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture treated with polymethylmethacrylate bone cement by Shirong Lu, Xudong Xia, Xu Shi, Xiaoli Qin, Chunguang Wang, Wei Wei

“…Four predictors were identified: number of segments, PMMA dose, comorbidities, and central nervous system (CNS) medications. …”
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Evaluation of serum leptin and adiponectin and their associations with obesity-related renal injury among Egyptian adolescents by Azza A El-Shaheed, Reham F. Fahmy, Nermine N. Mahfouz, Salwa R El-Zayat, Hiba Sibaii, Rehab S.I. Moustafa

“…The present study aimed to assess serum levels of leptin and adiponectin and their associations with comorbidities of obesity to examine their potential effects on obesity-related renal injury among Egyptian overweight/obese adolescents. …”
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the risk of stroke: a systematic review protocol by Jennifer K Quint, Ann D Morgan, Chetna Sharma, Kieran J Rothnie

“…With this review, we hope to clarify some of the current uncertainty that surrounds the COPD–stroke relationship and in turn improve understanding of the nature of the role of COPD in comorbid stroke.Prospero registration number CRD42016035932.…”
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Assessment of adherence to dietary recommendations and associated factors among type 2 diabetic patients in selected hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Wabi Temesgen Atinafu, Kefyalew Naniye Tilahun

“…Years of diagnosis of DM, having a family history of DM, having comorbidities, and having received diabetic nutrition education were significantly associated with adhering to diabetic dietary recommendations among type 2 diabetic patients.Conclusion and recommendationThe study found that overall adherence to dietary recommendations among type 2 diabetic patients was relatively high at 62.8%, suggesting the need to develop and implement tailored dietary education and counseling programs for this patient population.…”
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ABO blood grouping in Egyptian children with rotavirus gastroenteritis by Hala Gouda Elnady, Ola M. Abdel Samie, Maysa Tawhid Saleh, Lobna S. Sherif, Naglaa Abdalmoneam, Naglaa M. Kholoussi, Shams M. Kholoussi, Ahmed N. EL-Taweel

“…Furthermore, more intervention care could be needed for blood group A paediatric patients, if gastroenteritis especially rotavirus affect this group to avoid comorbidities.…”
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Short-Term Efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Alleviating Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial by Punpetch Siriratna, Chompoonuch Ratanasutiranont, Thongsuk Manissorn, Nonthalee Santiniyom, Waree Chira-Adisai

“…This could be advantageous, particularly for individuals who are at high risk of surgery due to multiple comorbidities or older people. Trial Registration. This clinical trial registration was performed at Clinical.gov (NCT04889885).…”
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Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Study by Gohar Ali, Yousaf Jan, Almas Khattak, Jawad Ali, Muhammad Kashif Dawar, Anees Ahmad, Fazal Ullah

“…Key variables, including age, gender, BMI, comorbidities, ASA grade, and CCI index, were assessed. …”
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Nationwide cohort study of primary open angle glaucoma risk and cardiovascular factors among in Korean glaucoma suspects by Kyoung In Jung, Yong Chan Kim, Hee Jong Shin, Chan Kee Park

“…Through multivariate Cox regression analysis, glaucoma suspects with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or coronary heart disease exhibited a greater risk of conversion to POAG than those without these comorbidities ([HR, 1.354; 95%CI, 1.201 to 1.527] for diabetes, [HR, 1.139; 95%CI, 1.019 to 1.273] for systemic hypertension, [HR, 1.128; 95%CI, 1.013 to 1.26] for dyslipidemia, [HR, 1.124, 95%CI, 1.007 to 1.254] for coronary heart disease).This nationwide study observed that among glaucoma suspects, having cardiovascular risk factors/disease was associated with higher risk of developing POAG.…”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Two Tertiary Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Mohammed H. Alanazy

“…Data were collected with a two-part standardized questionnaire: the first part included data on sociodemographic and clinical features of MG including disease type and duration, therapies, prednisolone dose, time of the last relapse, previous critical care unit admissions, MG status (controlled, partially controlled, or uncontrolled), and comorbid diseases; the second part included items from the previously validated Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). …”
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HCV Integrated Care: A Randomized Trial to Increase Treatment Initiation and SVR with Direct Acting Antivirals by Erik J. Groessl, Lin Liu, Marisa Sklar, Samuel B. Ho

“…Although first-generation DAAs are no longer used, this smaller RCT helps confirm the results of a larger multisite RCT showing that Integrated Care results in higher treatment initiation and SVR rates among HCV-infected persons with comorbid psychological disorders. Integrated mental health services can facilitate treatment among the most challenging HCV patients, many of whom have not been successfully treated. …”
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Age-related mortality risk in cycling trauma: analysis of the National Trauma Databank 2017–2023 by Marta A. W. Rowh, Taylor A. Giller, John N. Bliton, Randi N. Smith, Tim P. Moran

“…Age thresholds where mortality risk changed were identified, and models were adjusted for injury severity, comorbidities, and helmet use. Results The median patient age was 43 years (IQR 20–58). …”
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Competing Risks Analysis of Cancer-associated Recurrent Thrombosis, Major Bleeds, and Death in a Geriatric Cohort by Joshua D. Brown, Kelley L. Ratermann, Kelley L. Ratermann, Jeffery C. Talbert, Jeffery C. Talbert, Val R. Adams, Val R. Adams

“…**Results:** Treatment groups differed on baseline variables including age, comorbidities, and tumor sites. After balancing the treatment groups on baseline characteristics, those receiving LMWHs had no difference in recurrent VTE compared to warfarin but had less than half the risk of major bleeding (HR=0.48 [0.27-0.85]). …”
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MRSA Spinal Epidural Abscess as a Neurosurgical and Infectious Disease Emergency with Unresolved Antimicrobial Solution by James Ebot, W. D. Freeman, Robert Wharen, Mark Anthony Diaz, Claudia Libertin

“…The patient’s outcome was unfavorable due to the advanced nature of his infection and multiple comorbidities, but his negative blood cultures after the addition of ceftaroline to his regime require further investigation into this dual therapy. …”
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Efficacy of BNT162b2 and CoronaVac in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by Dogan Mustafa, Yilmaz Berna

“…The secondary aim was to define the differences between vaccinated and un-vaccinated patients in terms of age, comorbidities and course of the disease, and to determine the survival rates. …”
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