Predictive Value of CCTA Plaque Characteristics for the Progression and Prognosis of Coronary Artery Stenosis by Zhengteng LI, Min WANG, Dongmei PAN, Xiankai WANG

“…Conclusions: Diabetes, vulnerable plaques, and punctate calcification are independent risk factors for coronary stenosis progression, whereas calcified component volume is an independent protective factor. …”
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Value of Assessing Autonomic Nervous Function by Heart Rate Variability and Heart Rate Turbulence in Hypertensive Patients by Yijun Yu, Yanling Xu, Mingjing Zhang, Yuting Wang, Wusong Zou, Ye Gu

“…Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that reduced TS, rMSSD, pNN50, VLF, LF, and HF values were risk factors for uncontrolled blood pressure. Conclusions. …”
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Changes in hematoma volume following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and its impact on patient prognosis by Zhenshan Huang, Feng Qian, Kui Ma, Guowei Jiang, Lianfu Zhang, Yongming Zhang, Yongming Zhang

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify independent risk factors for poor prognosis. Statistical methods were employed to compare preoperative and postoperative hematoma volumes with commonly used clinical scores. …”
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Malignant transformation of proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia—systematic review & meta-analysis by Khadijah Mohideen, Snehashish Ghosh, Chandrasekaran Krithika, Mutaz Ali-Hassan, Revant Chole, Safal Dhungel

“…Aim The present systematic review explores the demographic characteristics, risk factors, progression patterns, treatment preferences, and outcomes for PVL lesions that undergo malignant transformation. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress among women of reproductive age with delayed conception in urban and peri-urban low to mid-... by Barsha Gadapani Pathak, Gitau Mburu, Ndema Habib, Rita Kabra, Aiysha Malik, James Kiarie, Ranadip Chowdhury, Neeta Dhabhai, Sarmila Mazumder

“…We investigated the prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress and their associated risk factors among women of reproductive age with delayed conception.…”
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The impact of dietary patterns on gut microbiota for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review by Junwen Yu, Yue Wu, Zheng Zhu, Hongzhou Lu

“…Studies were included if they focused on adults aged 18 years and older with CVD or at least two CVD risk factors, implemented dietary pattern interventions, and incorporated outcomes related to microbiome analysis. …”
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Factors affecting the prolongation of mechanical ventilation in patients after cardiac surgery by Mahdieh Sharifzadeh Kermani, Tania Dehesh, Shiva Pouradeli, Bahareh Soltani Esmaili

“…PMV was defined as mechanical ventilation for more than 24 h. Potential risk factors before, during, and after surgery were examined and recorded. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of young COPD, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Yi Zhu, Tao Shen, Ruixin Guo, Ke Liu, Xiyu Cao, Xiuli Yang, Chuantao Zhang

“…The leading DALYs attributable to risk factors for young COPD are household air pollution from solid fuels (20.4%), ambient particulate matter pollution (17.9%), and smoking (13.5%). …”
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Clinical and Radiological Manifestations of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia by Abuobaida Yassin, Heba M. Shalaby

“…The first section collected background information about the study population, the second section recorded presenting complaints and risk factors, and the third section included diagnostic criteria such as microbiological tests and radiological characteristics. …”
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The Commonly Encountered Bacterial Agents and their Antibiotic Sensitivity in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Cairo University Children Hospitals: An Observational Study by Dina Khedr, Peter Samaan, Abdulrahman Abdulrazek, Noha Adel Yassin

“…Data was obtained from the patient's files, including various clinical and laboratory characteristics and risk factors and outcomes. Results: This study included 138 newborns with confirmed neonatal sepsis. …”
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Parasitological and clinical correlates of Plasmodium–Schistosoma mansoni co-infection and its determinants among Plasmodium-infected patients in the Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia r... by Kemal Mohamed, Tariku Belay, Ahmed Zeynudin

“…A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic and risk factors. Detection and quantification of Schistosoma mansoni ova and malaria parasites were done with the Kato–Katz technique and blood film, respectively. …”
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Individual and community level maternal factors for zero-dose children in Ethiopia using mini-EDHS 2019: a mixed effects model by Anteneh Kassa Yalew, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Worku Necho Asferie, Moges Tadesse Abebe

“…Variables like urban residence, no education, home delivery, poor wealth index, no antenatal care(ANC) visit and women from low proportions of community media exposure were the risk factors for zero-dose children in Ethiopia. Therefore, expanding maternal health services and media access for women is highly recommended to reduce zero-dose children mortality.…”
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The Value of Serum YKL-40 and TNF-α in the Diagnosis of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Caoyang Fang, Zhenfei Chen, Jing Zhang, Jianyuan Pan, Xiaoqin Jin, Mengsi Yang, Luyao Huang

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that serum YKL-40 and TNF-α were independent risk factors for the development of STEMI. The results of ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of serum YKL-40 for predicting the occurrence of STEMI was 0.704. …”
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Annexin V+ Microvesicles in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study by Vibeke Bratseth, Hanna D. Margeirsdottir, Gemma Chiva-Blanch, Martin Heier, Svein Solheim, Harald Arnesen, Knut Dahl-Jørgensen, Ingebjørg Seljeflot

“…No significant correlations with cardiovascular risk factors were observed. Conclusions. Children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes show similar levels of AV+ cMVs as healthy controls and limited associations with glucose control. …”
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Comprehensive investigation of ergonomic challenges and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among intensive care unit nurses of Western India through convergent mi... by Sonali Detroja, Rajkumar Mahajan, Ankit Sheth

“…Conclusion The findings underscore urgent need for targeted interventions to address risk factors associated with WRMSDs, including ergonomic training, workplace modifications, and education programs to enhance risk awareness and preventive behaviours. …”
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Clinical and microbiological characteristics and prognosis of invasive infection caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in the community by Hongkui Sun, Hanlin Zhang, Wenqing Lai, Li Lei, Jianwei Li, Miaolian Chen, Haijun Li, Zhanyuan Zhao

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified high viscosity type (OR:2.26, p = 0.031) and shock (OR:3.42, p = 0.001) as significant risk factors for invasive infection. Among patients who succumbed to invasive infections, multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that elevated CK-MB (OR: 1.01, p = 0.040), increased IL-6 levels (OR: 1.00, p = 0.023), and high SOFA scores (OR: 1.16, p = 0.017) were linked to increased mortality risk. …”
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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Prevalence, Causal Agents, and Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility by Ketema Bizuwork, Haile Alemayehu, Girmay Medhin, Wondwossen Amogne, Tadesse Eguale

“…This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ASBU and potential risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care centers in Addis Ababa. …”
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Mixed-methods study assessing the accuracy of verbal autopsy and sociocultural determinants of infant mortality in Gujarat, India by Monika Patel, Bhavesh J. Khandhar, Niketkumar D. Satapara, M Yogesh, Samarth Rabadiya, Soumya Sharma

“…Delivery characteristics, care-seeking behaviors, access to healthcare, and risk factors were evaluated. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with infant mortality. …”
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External validation and revision of the Lafontaine criteria for unstable distal radius fractures: a retrospective study by Pornpanit Dissaneewate, Phatklao Thanavirun, Yanin Tangjaroenpaisan, Kantapon Dissaneewate

“…Updating the model with these risk factors resulted in an AUROC of 0.74 (95% CI 0.66–0.82). …”
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Exploring the role of different coping styles in mediating the relationship between dyadic adjustment status and postpartum depression among postnatal women: a single-centre, cross... by Jing Chen, Jing Deng, Fan Liu, Xiujing Guo, Yifei Tan

“…Objectives Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent complication of childbearing, with numerous risk factors associated with its onset. Although the risk factors for PPD among postpartum women have been studied, the mechanisms underlying these factors remain inadequately understood. …”
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