Body mass index change and estimated glomerular filtration rate decline in a middle-aged population: health check-based cohort in Japan by Rajiv Saran, Yukari Yamada, Tatsuyoshi Ikenoue, Shingo Fukuma, Jennifer Bragg-Gresham, Edward Norton, Daichi Kohmoto

“…Our findings support the clinical significance of monitoring BMI as a renal risk factor.…”
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Post‐operative incidence of lymphedema after RARP with or without extended pelvic lymph node dissection in a cohort study by Andries Clinckaert, Laura Ysenbaardt, Annabel Bijnens, Charlotte Van Calster, Inge Geraerts, Steven Joniau, Nele Devoogdt, Luc Bijnens, Wouter Everaerts

“…Secondary endpoints included risk factors for and localization of the postoperative lymphedema. …”
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Bacterial Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Ethiopia by Ashenafi Tula, Abraham Mikru, Tsegaye Alemayehu, Beyene Dobo

“…There is no statistically significant association (p < 0.05) between the risk factor of urinary tract infection and UTI. Conclusion. …”
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Treatment of uterine fibroid: focus on endometrial receptivity. A pilot randomized prospective study by Yulia E. Dobrokhotova, Irina A. Lapina, Valeriia M. Gomzikova, Yury А. Sorokin, Eleonora T. Khatagova, Ayshan R. Allakhverdieva, Mariya A. Olkhovskaya

“…In addition, it can be a risk factor for reduced fertility or even infertility, significantly limiting reproductive potential. …”
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The obesity paradox in osteoporosis risk among older adults is mostly driven by women: a population-based prospective study by Qingfeng Luo, Shiyong Zhang, Zixin Liang, Danni Wang, Yanlin Zhong, Bin Xia, Peng Xie, Can Wang, Jinqiu Yuan, Ziji Zhang, Xingsheng Li

“…Conclusion Lower BMI is an independent risk factor for OP in older adults, and the obesity paradox for OP risk exists only in women.…”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with COVID-19 in pediatric intensive care units during the Omicron wave in Taiwan by Jeng-Hung Wu, Ching-Chia Wang, Frank Leigh Lu, Shu-Chien Huang, Ting-Yu Yen, Chun-Yi Lu, Luan-Yin Chang, En-Ting Wu

“…Multivariate analysis identified admission during the early stage as a risk factor for prolonged LOS (>7 days) in the PICU (odds ratio: 3.65, p = 0.047). …”
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Introducing an index on prediction of post-revascularization cerebral infarction using preoperative CT perfusion parameters in moyamoya disease by Xiaojun Hao, Chao Zhang, Chen Yang, Xintong Zhao, Yunfeng Zhou, Juan Wang

“…Cerebral infarction during the 2 months before revascularization is also a risk factor for post-CI. Critical relevance statement Post-CI is a serious complication for adults with MMD following surgical revascularization. …”
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Potential benefits of GLP-1 analogues and metformin in patients with osteoarthritis by Anna Skowronek, Martyna Piekarska, Katarzyna Dąbek, Michał Ochwat, Maria Sudoł, Gabriela Mierzwa, Aleksandra Kajtel, Tomasz Skowronek

“…It is the primary cause of chronic pain. Known risk factors for OA include obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Identification of Interactive Genetic Loci Linked to Insulin Resistance in Metabolic Syndrome—An Update by Imadeldin Elfaki, Rashid Mir, Mohamed E. Elnageeb, Abdullah Hamadi, Zeyad M. Alharbi, Ruqaiah I. Bedaiwi, Jamsheed Javid, Tariq Alrasheed, Dalal Alatawi, Basmah M. Alrohaf, Mohammed K. Abunab, Turki Ahmed Muqri

“…Insulin resistance is associated with metabolic syndrome, which is a risk factor for a number of pathological conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). …”
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Changes in sarcopenia and incident cardiovascular disease in prospective cohorts by Qingyue Zeng, Lijun Zhao, Qian Zhong, Zhenmei An, Shuangqing Li

“…Abstract Background Previous studies have identified sarcopenia as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, these studies primarily focused on sarcopenia status at baseline, without considering changes in sarcopenia status during follow-up. …”
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Genetic evidence for the causal effect of clonal hematopoiesis on pulmonary arterial hypertension by Jia-Yong Qiu, Shen-Shen Huang, Chao Liu, Dong Ding, Yan-Hong Xu, Yi-Min Mao, Ya-Dong Yuan

“…In the validation cohort, we found that TET2 remains a risk factor for PAH (OR = 2.3E + 08, 95% CI 17.007-3.1E + 15, P = 0.022). …”
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Early- and Late-Onset Preeclampsia: A Comprehensive Cohort Study of Laboratory and Clinical Findings according to the New ISHHP Criteria by Anna Wójtowicz, Małgorzata Zembala-Szczerba, Dorota Babczyk, Monika Kołodziejczyk-Pietruszka, Olga Lewaczyńska, Hubert Huras

“…The EOP and LOP groups did not differ in the distribution of risk factors for preeclampsia. The most common risk factor was primiparity, which was observed in 72.0% of cases. …”
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Oral Plaque from Type 2 Diabetic Patients Reduces the Clonogenic Capacity of Dental Pulp-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Antonella Bordin, Francesca Pagano, Eleonora Scaccia, Matteo Saccucci, Iole Vozza, Noemi Incerti, Antonella Polimeni, Elena Cavarretta, Isotta Chimenti, Elena De Falco

“…Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major metabolic disease and a key epigenetic risk factor for the development of additional clinical complications. …”
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Association between sleep disorders and subsequent heart failure by Jamschid Sedighi, Mark Luedde, Julia Gaensbacher-Kunzendorf, Hans-Joerg Hippe, Pascal Bauer, Birgit Assmus, Samuel Sossalla, Karel Kostev

“…These findings suggest that sleep disorders may serve as a risk factor for the development of HF, highlighting the need for early identification and management of sleep disturbances in at-risk populations. …”
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Brain health in Norwegian female former top-level football players: a protocol for a longitudinal cohort study by Thor Einar Andersen, Roald Bahr, Emilie Isager Howe, Peter Filipcik, John Bjørneboe, Geir Selbaek, Sara Christina Dahlén, Stian Kirkerud Sandmo, Lena Bache-Mathisen, Einar August Høgestøl, Truls Straume-Næsheim, Lars T Westlye

“…Introduction Repetitive head impacts (RHI) in sports may represent a risk factor for long-term cognitive and neurological sequelae. …”
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The triglyceride–glucose index and its obesity-related derivatives as predictors of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertensive patients: insights from NHANES data with... by Chenyang Li, Zixi Zhang, Xiaoqin Luo, Yichao Xiao, Tao Tu, Chan Liu, Qiming Liu, Cancan Wang, Yongguo Dai, Zeying Zhang, Cheng Zheng, Jiafeng Lin

“…Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN) is a global public health concern and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. …”
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Mutational Analysis of KCNQ1 Gene in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case-control Study by Ankush Ganjewar, Ishwar B Bagoji, Sharan Badiger, Rudragouda B Bulagouda, Gurushnatappa Kadakol

“…Aim: To know the association of KCNQ1 gene common variant rs2237895 risk factor for T2DM. Materials and Methods: The present case-control study was conducted at the Department of General Medicine and Genetics Laboratory of the Anatomy Department at BLDE (Deemed to be University) Shri BM Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Vijayapura, Karnataka, India. …”
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Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Tindakan Pencegahan Penularan HIV-AIDS pada Waria di Kota Padang Tahun 2013 by Vicca Rahmayani, Akmal M. Hanif, Susila Sastri

“…The most influenced risk factor is through a sexual relationship amounted to 32%, and among the 40 transvestites sex workers who have been under the guidance of the APP (Aia Pacah Peduli)—an NGO, there are 5 transvestites with +HIV. …”
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Heart Failure in Atrial Fibrillation Subtypes in Women and Men in the Tromsø Study by Hilde Espnes, MD, Tom Wilsgaard, PhD, Jocasta Ball, PhD, Maja-Lisa Løchen, MD, PhD, Inger Njølstad, MD, PhD, Renate B. Schnabel, MD, MSc, Eva Gerdts, MD, PhD, Ekaterina Sharashova, MD, PhD

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore sex-specific associations between AF subtypes and subsequent HF, identifying HF risk factors in participants with AF, and exploring the combined impact on mortality. …”
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Combination of Human Leukocyte Antigen and Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor Genetic Background Influences the Onset Age of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Male Patients with He... by Ning Pan, Jie Qiu, Hang Sun, Fengqin Miao, Qian Shi, Jinhuan Xu, Wei Jiang, Hui Jin, Wei Xie, Youji He, Jianqiong Zhang

“…We identified C1C1-KIR2DS2/2DL2 as an independent risk factor for earlier onset age of HCC (median onset age was 44 for C1C1-KIR2DS2/2DL2 positive patients compared to 50 for negative patients, P=0.04 for KM analysis; HR = 1.70, P=0.004 for multivariate Cox model). …”
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