Inebilizumab treatment in a patient with co-occurring AQP4-IgG positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myasthenia gravis: a case report and literature review by Xiaoqian Song, Xiaoqian Song, Jingjiao Chen, Chenyang Jin, Yilong Peng, Yuewen Sun, Xueping Zheng

“…Our patient treated with inebilizumab for 1 year and no relapse was recorded to date.ConclusionsThough MG typically precedes NMOSD and thymectomy is frequently performed, it is not a prerequisite for NMOSD development but may represent a potential risk factor. MG generally follows a benign course, in contrast to the more aggressive nature of NMOSD. …”
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Association between early‐stage diabetic nephropathy and the delayed monophasic glucose peak during oral glucose tolerance test in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Han Zhang, Hanqing Tang, Yunjuan Gu, Zhuqi Tang, Xiaoqin Zhao, Ranran Zhou, Ping Huang, Rongping Zhang, Xinlei Wang

“…ABSTRACT Aims To explore the relationships between the delayed monophasic glucose peak during oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and early‐stage diabetic nephropathy (DN) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM), and to speculate its potential as a risk factor for early‐stage DN. Materials and Methods This retrospective observational study included 448 participants, all of whom underwent a 3‐h OGTT. …”
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Alarming rise in prevalence of obesity among children with essential hypertension: Reflection of larger global epidemiological change of adolescent nutritional status by Vishwak Gundeti, Shrikiran Aroor, Koushik H, Leslie E. Lewis, Suneel C. Mundkur, Ramesh Bhat Y, Pushpa Kini

“…Aim: This study assesses the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and causes of hypertension in children aged 1 month to 18 years with a focus on essential hypertension and obesity. …”
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Effects of Diverting Stoma Creation in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Cancer by Hirotaka Momose, Makoto Takahashi, Masaya Kawai, Kiichi Sugimoto, Hiromitsu Takahashi, Shunsuke Motegi, Kumpei Honjo, Yu Okazawa, Rina Takahashi, Shun Ishiyama, Yuichi Tomiki, Kazuhiro Sakamoto

“…Preoperative GPS 1 is a risk factor for AL in low anterior resection with a DS for rectal cancer. …”
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The Relationship between H. pylori Infection and Osteoporosis in Japan by Daisuke Asaoka, Akihito Nagahara, Mariko Hojo, Hitoshi Sasaki, Yuji Shimada, Takashi Yoshizawa, Taro Osada, Sumio Watanabe

“…H. pylori infection may be a risk factor of osteoporosis in Japan.…”
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The Role of Duodenogastroesophageal Reflux in the Progression of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: From Esophagitis to Adenocarcinoma by O. A. Storonova, A. V. Paraskevova, A. A. Makushina

“…In the absence of the necessary treatment or non-compliance with the recommended regimens and duration of drug use, complications of GERD develop such as stricture, bleeding, BE, which, in turn, is a risk factor for the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). …”
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Complications and outcomes in diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma with gastric lesions treated with R‐CHOP by Tomohiro Kadota, Sachiko Seo, Hiroe Fuse, Genichiro Ishii, Kuniaki Itoh, Tomonori Yano, Kazuhiro Kaneko, Kunihiro Tsukasaki

“…A low serum albumin level at diagnosis was the only risk factor identified for gastric complications (P = 0.001) and six of the eight patients with complications were shown to be at stage IV. …”
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Genetic Determinants and Biofilm Properties Useful in Estimation of UTI Pathogenicity of the <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains Isolated from Free-Living Birds by Bartosz Rybak, Tomasz Jarzembowski, Agnieszka Daca, Beata Krawczyk, Lidia Piechowicz

“…Fecal <i>E. coli</i> with uropathogenic potential (UPEC) can be transmitted between birds and humans and may be a risk factor for urinary tract infections (UTIs). <b>Results</b>: The results showed that above 50% of the isolates were grouped as highly pathogenic, according to Clermont phylogroup classification. …”
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Influence of Duodenal–Jejunal Implantation on Glucose Dynamics: A Pilot Study Using Different Nonlinear Methods by David Cuesta-Frau, Daniel Novák, Vacláv Burda, Daniel Abasolo, Tricia Adjei, Manuel Varela, Borja Vargas, Milos Mraz, Petra Kavalkova, Marek Benes, Martin Haluzik

“…Diabetes is a disease of great and rising prevalence, with the obesity epidemic being a significant contributing risk factor. Duodenal–jejunal bypass liner (DJBL) is a reversible implant that mimics the effects of more aggressive surgical procedures, such as gastric bypass, to induce weight loss. …”
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Impact of Novel Coronavirus Infection on the Course and Prognosis of Cirrhosis by A. G. Ismailova, R. V. Maslennikov, M. S. Zharkova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…COVID-19 was an independent risk factor for death in patients with cirrhosis. No liver-specific factors predisposing to COVID-19 infection were identified. …”
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Effect of Preoperative Vitamin D Deficiency on Hypocalcemia in Patients with Acute Hypoparathyroidism after Thyroidectomy by Peeradon Vibhatavata, Pongthep Pisarnturakit, Mongkol Boonsripitayanon, Paveena Pithuksurachai, Nattachet Plengvidhya, Sirinart Sirinvaravong

“…VDD is an independent risk factor for both significant and symptomatic hypocalcemia in hypoparathyroidism patients after thyroid surgery.…”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and hyperlipidemia in adults based on the NHANES by Kaidi Nie, Tingting Deng, Yiling Bai, Yuxian Zhang, Zhixuan Chen, Xile Peng, Lina Xia, Jiao Liu

“…Abstract Hyperlipidemia, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, can potentially be alleviated by dietary antioxidants. …”
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Associations between lifestyle factors and COVID-19 infection rates: a cross-sectional analysis in the USA by Abdullah Alismail, Razaz Shaheen, W Lawrence Beeson, Michael Paalani, Hildemar Dos Santos, Rhonda K Spencer-Hwang

“…Additionally, a significant association was observed between a lifestyle index, incorporating multiple lifestyle factors and COVID-19 infection in women (OR=1.79, 95% CI: 1.05 to 3.025, p=0.03).Conclusions The findings indicate a potential link between lifestyle factors and susceptibility to COVID-19, with inadequate sleep identified as a significant risk factor. These results suggest that promoting a healthy lifestyle could be an effective strategy for controlling the pandemic and mitigating the impact of infectious diseases. …”
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Secondary Circulating Prostate Cells Predict Biochemical Failure in Prostate Cancer Patients after Radical Prostatectomy and without Evidence of Disease by Nigel P. Murray, Eduardo Reyes, Nelson Orellana, Cynthia Fuentealba, Leonardo Bádinez, Ruben Olivares, José Porcell, Ricardo Dueñas

“…Secondary CPCs are an independent risk factor associated with increased BF in men with a PSA <0.2 ng/mL after radical prostatectomy, but do not determine if the recurrence is due to local or systemic disease. …”
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Joint trajectories of physical activity, health, and income before and after statutory retirement: A 22-year follow-up. by Tea Lallukka, Petteri Kolmonen, Ossi Rahkonen, Eero Lahelma, Jouni Lahti

“…As not all those with a low income had a low level of physical activity or poor general health perceptions, public health interventions should target distinct groups with the most adverse risk factor profiles, to narrow health inequalities during aging.…”
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Association Between Triglyceride Glucose Index and Hypertension According to Different Diagnostic Criteria by Hao H, Geng H, Ma M

“…In the population with a BMI of 24.0– 27.9 kg/m2, the risk of developing hypertension (diagnosed by 140/90 mmHg) in the Q4 group of TyG was 2.79 times higher (OR=2.79, 95% CI: 1.67– 4.66), while the Q4 group with TyG had a 3.07 times greater risk of hypertension (diagnosed by 130/80 mmHg) than the Q1 group (OR=3.07, 95% CI: 2.05– 4.60).Conclusion: TyG is an independent risk factor for hypertension across different thresholds, showing a clear dose-response relationship. …”
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Optimal Revascularization Strategy on Medina 0,1,0 Left Main Bifurcation Lesions in Type 2 Diabetes by Xuwei Zheng, Hongyu Peng, Donghui Zhao, Qin Ma, Kun Fu, Guo Chen, Qian Fan, Jinghua Liu

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The implications of a diagnosis of DM are as severe as the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. …”
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Upper arm deep vein thrombosis in a patient with active lupus by Mahmoud Farouk Kamel Hassanein, Alaa Ebrahim, Stephanie Alcine Joseph, Teresa Jack, Ramprasath Anbazhagan, Miguel Fernández Olivares, Olena Kovalska

“…Individuals have an increased risk of arterial and/or venous thrombosis where the most important risk factor is the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. …”
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Asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 infection in women prior to oocyte retrieval has no impact on embryo laboratory outcomes: a retrospective study by Yanhong Wu, Shenghao Wu, Weijue Su, Junzhao Zhao, Liangliang Ma

“…The high-quality blastocyst rate in group C (34.20%) was the highest and was different from that in group B (28.33%). The main risk factor for high-quality blastocyst formation according to multivariate logistic regression analysis was recovery from COVID-19 (0.599, 95% CI: 0.360–0.996; P = 0.048). …”
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Effects of Apolipoprotein E Isoforms in Diabetic Nephropathy of Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Patients by YongWei Jiang, Liang Ma, ChengWu Han, Qian Liu, Xiao Cong, YaPing Xu, TingTing Zhao, Ping Li, YongTong Cao

“…These results suggest ApoE ε2 allele may be a risk factor; however ApoE ε4 allele may play a protective role of DN in Chinese type 2 diabetic patients.…”
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