Comparison of the Development and Prognosis in Patients of Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis with and without Diabetes by Wenjian Liao, Xiuxiu Niu, Wei Zhang, Xiaobing Liu

“…Diabetes is an important risk factor for HTGP and hyperglycemia may affect the development and prognosis of HTGP.…”
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Smoking in Ecuadorian Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases by Elsy Labrada González, Angélica Victoria Martínez Herrera, Manuel Conrado Ezcurdia Bárzaga

“…Tobacco consumption constitutes a relevant risk factor. There are numerous therapeutic proposals from different health disciplines with the aim of facilitating the transition from habitual consumption to quitting tobacco. …”
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Successful Integration of Hepatitis C Virus Point-of-Care Tests into the Denver Metro Health Clinic by A. Jewett, A. A. Al-Tayyib, L. Ginnett, B. D. Smith

“…All clients with at least one risk factor were offered the POC test. Research staff conducted interviews with clients (three HCV positive and nine HCV negative). …”
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Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease by Maria Khan, Imama Naqvi, Asha Bansari, Ayeesha Kamran Kamal

“…Moreover, aggressive risk factor management alone and in combination with dual antiplatelets been shown to be most effective in this group of patients. …”
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Evaluation of Vaso-occlusive Crises in United States Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Retrospective Claims-based Study by Nirmish Shah, Menaka Bhor, Lin Xie, Steve Arcona, Rashid Halloway, Jincy Paulose, Huseyin Yuce

“…This study suggests that inpatient vaso-occlusive crisis is a key risk factor for acute complications.…”
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Forehead against Resistance (FAR): Preliminary Findings from A Clinical Alternative to Shaker’s Type of Exercise by Radish Kumar Balasubramaniam, Rahul Krishnamurthy, Athira Rajan, Suprasanna K

“…Reduced UES opening is a well-known risk factor for dysphagia. The Shaker exercise and the CTAR are the widely used intervention strategies to bring about effective UES opening. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Catheter Complicated by Persistent Phrenic Nerve Palsy by Andrew T. Koogler, Michael Kushelev

“…The only previously identified risk factor for PPNP is cervical degenerative disc disease. …”
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Potential QT-prolonging drug-drug interactions in cardiovascular disease patients by Milena Kovačević, Milica Ćulafić, Marija Jovanović, Sandra Vezmar Kovačević, Katarina Vučićević, Branislava Miljković, Predrag Stevanović, Slavica Radovanović

“…Hence, patients’ modifiable risk factors for QT prolongation should be minimized, if not eliminated.…”
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Unmasking Fitness in Healthy Adults Versus Hypertensives Through Cardiorespiratory Responses to Treadmill Exercise: A Case-Control Study by Ruchi Kothari, Suryadev A. Vrindavanam, Alekhya Emandi, Rashmita Vakamullu, Mohana Kanthamneni, Sai S. Vemparala

“…Background: Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and its impact on cardiorespiratory fitness is significant. …”
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VALIDASI ST EUROPEAN QUALITY OF LIFE-5 DIMENSIONS (EQ-5D) VERSI INDONESIA PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI PUSKESMAS KOTAGEDE II YOGYAKARTA by Andriana Sari, Nidia Yuni Lestari, Dyah Aryani Perwitasari

“… Hypertension is a major risk factor for the occurrence of deaths from non-communicable diseases in the world. …”
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The Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammation, and Colorectal Cancer Risk: An Evaluation of Large Panels of Plasma Protein Markers Using Repeated, Prediagnostic Samples by Sophia Harlid, Robin Myte, Bethany Van Guelpen

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a set of metabolic risk factors including obesity, dysglycemia, and dyslipidemia, is associated with increased colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. …”
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Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated with Subjective Olfactory Dysfunction by Z. M. Patel, J. M. DelGaudio, S. K. Wise

“…Prospective clinical research should examine this further to determine if increasing BMI may be a risk factor in olfactory loss and to elucidate what role olfactory loss may play in diet and feeding habits of obese patients.…”
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Pesticide exposure and sleep disorder: A cross-sectional study among Thai farmers by Chudchawal Juntarawijit, Uraiwan Chaichanawirote, Nootchayong Yaowapanon, Kajohnsak Noppakun

“…Pesticide exposure might be an important risk factor for sleep disorders, however current epidemiological evidence is limited. …”
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Surgery impairs glymphatic activity and cognitive function in aged mice by Kai Chen, Xingyu Du, Melissa A. Chao, Zhongcong Xie, Guang Yang

“…Although advanced age is a major risk factor, the mechanisms underlying postoperative delirium remain poorly understood. …”
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Exploring The Self-Awareness Of Dental Students And House Surgeons Regarding Oral Cancer: A Qualitative Study On Control And Prevention Strategies by Gulmina Saeed Orakzai, Mariya Farooq, Misbah Ali, Syeda Munazza Gillani, Jayyad Salim Awal, Raif Ilyas

“…Results: All participants concurred on the severity of oral cancer as a major public health issue in Pakistan and many of them considered tobacco as a major risk factor. Risk factors, control and preventive strategies were summed up under major themes identified as alarming health issues, lifestyle and culture-related risk factors, issues in the dental curriculum and challenges in clinical set-up hampering thorough examination of oral cancer and related risk factors education. …”
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The Impact of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation on Inflammatory Markers in Preterm Infants – A Literature Review by Larysa Bielecka

“…Research consistently shows that PUFA supplementation lowers IL-6 levels, a cytokine considered a risk factor for sepsis in preterm infants. Conclusion Supplementation with polyunsaturated fatty acids holds potential for modulating inflammatory processes in preterm infants, with efficacy likely influenced by factors such as the specific type of fatty acid used, timing and form of administration, and individual variations in response.  …”
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Topical Review: Basic Psychological Needs in Adolescents with Chronic Pain—A Self-Determination Perspective by Annina Riggenbach, Liesbet Goubert, Stijn Van Petegem, Rémy Amouroux

“…Yet, we propose that need satisfaction may be a resilience factor and need frustration a risk factor, for living with chronic pain. In this topical review, we first discuss two major models that have been developed to understand pain-related disability: the fear-avoidance model of pain and the ecological resilience-risk model in pediatric chronic pain. …”
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Developmental Origins of Chronic Renal Disease: An Integrative Hypothesis by F. Boubred, M. Saint-Faust, C. Buffat, I. Ligi, I. Grandvuillemin, U. Simeoni

“…Hypertension (HT) is one of the principal risk factors associated with death. Chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is probably underestimated, increases the risk and the severity of adverse cardiovascular events. …”
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Differential Analysis of Genetic, Epigenetic, and Cytogenetic Abnormalities in AML by Mirazul Islam, Zahurin Mohamed, Yassen Assenov

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Staphylococcus aureus: Screening for Nasal Carriers in a Community Setting with Special Reference to MRSA by Yukti Sharma, Sanjay Jain, Harshvardhan Singh, Vasudha Govil

“…Its colonization is an important risk factor for subsequent MRSA infection. Aims and Objectives. …”
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