Resistant Hypertension in Nondialysis Chronic Kidney Disease by Silvio Borrelli, Luca De Nicola, Giovanna Stanzione, Giuseppe Conte, Roberto Minutolo

“…Recently we have demonstrated that “true” RH represents an independent risk factor for renal and cardiovascular outcomes in CKD patients.…”
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Impact of childhood maltreatment on adolescents’ mental health– a longitudinal study based on dual-factor model by Qingji Zhang, Yeman Tu, Shunyu Yao, Qingdi Zhang, Jiangnan Liu, Peng Quan

“…In examining the effects of maltreatment experiences, we found that previous physical neglect was a risk factor for suboptimal mental health. The study’s findings emphasize the importance of regular monitoring of adolescents’ dual-factor mental health to inform mental health promotion.…”
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) due to Coronary Artery Embolism in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation by Hussein Daoud, Ashraf Abugroun, Shruti Erramilli, Surender Kumar

“…Despite being a relatively rare entity, thromboembolism into the coronary arteries can provoke an acute myocardial infarction, with atrial fibrillation being the most common risk factor. Treatment modalities for ACS secondary to thromboembolism include stent placement, intracoronary thrombolysis, and thrombus aspiration.…”
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Intrastromal Injection of Bevacizumab in the Management of Corneal Neovascularization: About 25 Eyes by Belghmaidi Sarah, Hajji Ibtissam, Baali Mohammed, Soummane Hasna, Moutaouakil Abdeljalil

“…Corneal neovessels are a major risk factor for corneal graft rejection, due to the loss of the immune privilege. …”
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The prevalence of nutritional status and obesity in adolescents in Babylon Province, Iraq by Nihad Abdallah Selman, Ashraf M. A. Hussain, Nassar Abdalaema Abdalhadi Mera

“…Study period was between February and June 2022; weight and height were measured to each participant to calculate body mass index (BMI) and they were requested to fill a questionnaire to identify any risk factor relation-ship. Results: Out of all, 14.2% were underweight, 55.4% were normal weight, 20.4% were overweight and 10% obese adolescents. …”
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Advances in Knowledge Regarding Arterial Curvature and its Relationship to Ischemic Stroke: A Narrative Review by Lin-Han Zhang, Fei Cao

“…The degree of arterial curvature may serve as a risk factor for cerebral ischemia, alongside traditional vascular risk factors. …”
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Adipokines and Hepatic Insulin Resistance by Yu Li, Lin Ding, Waseem Hassan, Daoud Abdelkader, Jing Shang

“…Obesity is a major risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. …”
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The Relation between Periodontopathogenic Bacterial Levels and Resistin in the Saliva of Obese Type 2 Diabetic Patients by Natheer Al-Rawi, Farah Al-Marzooq

“…In this study, high salivary resistin was associated with obesity, which is a major predisposing factor for type 2 diabetes and also a risk factor for oral diseases. The high levels of salivary periodontopathogenic bacteria could upregulate the local release of salivary resistin in obese people.…”
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Candidates for Bariatric Surgery: Morbidly Obese Patients with Pulmonary Dysfunction by Yu-Feng Wei, Huey-Dong Wu

“…Obesity is a well-known major risk factor of cardiovascular disease and is associated with various comorbidities. …”
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BK Polyomavirus and acute kidney injury in transplant recipients: signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms by Samar Bizhani, Afsoon Afshari, Ramin Yaghobi

“…Although reactivation is often asymptomatic, it can present as AKI, which is a risk factor for early loss of the transplanted organ. …”
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Why women or why not men? sex and autoimmune diseases by Gilberto Cincinelli, Elena Generali, Rajkiran Dudam, Vinod Ravindran, Carlo Selmi

“…Nevertheless, it would be reductive to consider sex only as a risk factor; based on clinical experience, autoimmune disease onset and course differ between men and women in terms of disease progression and severity. …”
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis: A 12-Year Experience Covering a Wide Spectrum of Presentations, Diagnoses, and Outcomes by Michael A. Page, William D. Mathers

“…Soft contact lens use remained the single largest risk factor.…”
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Associated factors to the sexual behavior in Peruvian women among 15 and 25 years old by Walter L Arias Gallegos, Renzo Rivera

“…Background: The sexual behavior of women is associated with various protective or risk factors, which are important to assess. To determine the socioeconomic factors associated with the sexual behavior of Peruvian women within 15 and 25 years old. …”
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The Relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: A Complex Interplay by Jacqueline M. Latina, N. A. Mark Estes, Ann C. Garlitski

“…It remains unclear whether the association is based on mutual risk factors, such as obesity and hypertension, or whether OSA is an independent risk factor and causative in nature. …”
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Intrasplenic Arterial Aneurysms during Pregnancy by Mahmoud M. S. Abu-khalaf, Sokiyna M. Al-Ameer, Moath M. Smadi, Ayman Qatawneh, Osama A. Smara, Azmy T. Hadidy

“…Splenic artery aneurysms account for about 60% of all visceral aneurysms. Pregnancy is a risk factor for splenic artery aneurysms rupture with high maternal mortality and fetal loss. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Navigating the crossroads: cardiometabolic risks in cancer survivorship – a comprehensive review by Arif Albulushi, Aisha Al Balushi, Muhhamed Shahzad, Ismail Al Bulushi, Hatim Al Lawati

“…Furthermore, we discuss the outcome implications of these cardiometabolic risk factors on cardiovascular disease development, future cardiovascular events, and overall survival, supported by studies showing improved outcomes through exercise and risk factor control.…”
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Oral submucous fibrosis: a contemporary narrative review with a proposed inter-professional approach for an early diagnosis and clinical management by Naman R. Rao, Alessandro Villa, Chandramani B. More, Ruwan D. Jayasinghe, Alexander Ross Kerr, Newell W. Johnson

“…Millions of individuals are affected, especially in South and South East Asian countries. The main risk factor is areca nut chewing. Due to its high morbidity and high malignant transformation rate, constant efforts have been made to develop effective management. …”
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Enhancing Refuge Space Safety: Tape Application to Reduce Door Leakage during Fires by Hsuan-Yu Hung, Ying-Ji Chuang, Ching-Yuan Lin

“…During a fire, smoke particles and toxic emissions could infiltrate the refuge space through gaps in doors, making it a primary risk factor for casualties. It is worth conducting in-depth research and investigation on how to effectively utilize available tools and facilities to enhance the probability of survival while waiting for rescue behind closed doors. …”
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Outcomes of Neonatal Candidiasis: The Impact of Delayed Initiation of Antifungal Therapy by Heather Cahan, Jaime G. Deville

“…Reliance on available laboratory tools in cases of invasive neonatal candidiasis can result in delayed diagnosis and increased mortality. A risk-factor-based approach to empirical treatment could be justified in this setting.…”
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Homocysteine and Hypertension in Diabetes: Does PPARγ Have a Regulatory Role? by Utpal Sen, Suresh C. Tyagi

“…Homocysteine, which is a nonprotein amino acid, at elevated levels is an independent cardio-renovascular risk factor. Homocysteine induces oxidative injury of vascular endothelial cells, involved in matrix remodeling through modulation of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP) axis, and increased formation and accumulation of extracellular matrix protein, such as collagen. …”
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