Stratifying vascular disease patients into homogeneous subgroups using machine learning and FLAIR MRI biomarkers by Karissa Chan, Corinne Fischer, Pejman Jabehdar Maralani, Sandra E. Black, Alan R. Moody, April Khademi

“…ANOVA tests showed age and white matter lesion volume were significantly (p < 0.05) different across subgroups, while Fisher’s tests revealed significant (p < 0.05) differences in the prevalence of several vascular risk factors across subgroup. Based on biomarker and clinical profiles, Subgroup 4 was characterized with neurodegeneration unrelated to CVD, Subgroup 3 identified patients with high CVD risk requiring aggressive intervention, and Subgroups 1, 2, and 5 identified patients with varying levels of moderate risk, suitable for long-term lifestyle interventions. …”
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Review on the application of acupoint sticking therapy for constipation in adult patients (中医穴位贴敷疗法在成人便秘中的应用研究进展) by WANG Xiaomin (王晓敏), ZHENG Naihua (郑乃花), YANG Dongmei (杨冬梅), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), ZHANG Lijun (张丽君), LIU Xiaoliu (刘晓柳)

“…The purpose of this paper is to summarize the risk factors, epidemiological investigation, Traditional Chinese Medicine cognition and treatment principles of constipation in adult patients, and analyze the research status of Traditional Chinese Medicine acupoint application therapy for constipation in adult patients, in order to provide a reference for the clinical practice and further exploration of appropriate techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine. …”
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SARS-COV-2 re-infection and incidence of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) among essential workers in New York: a retrospective cohort studyResearch in context by Tesleem K. Babalola, Sean A.P. Clouston, Zennur Sekendiz, Devi Chowdhury, Nicola Soriolo, Joseph Kawuki, Jaymie Meliker, Melissa Carr, Bruno R. Valenti, Ashley Fontana, Onix A. Melendez, Olga Morozova, Benjamin J. Luft

“…PASC is an emerging phenomenon yet to be fully understood, and identifying risk factors has been challenging. This study investigated the association between the number of COVID-19 episodes and the incidence of PASC among essential workers. …”
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Determinants of Uterine Rupture and Its Management Outcomes among Mothers Who Gave Birth at Public Hospitals of Tigrai, North Ethiopia: An Unmatched Case Control Study by Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Desta Abraha Weldegeorges, Yared Hailesilassie, Weldu Mammo Werid, Mulu Gebretsadik Weldemariam, Fissaha Tekulu Welay, Senait Gebreslasie Gebremeskel, Berhanu Gebresilassie Gebrehiwot, Hagos Degefa Hidru, Hirut Teame, Haftay Gebremedhin, Natnael Etsay Assefa

“…This study was conducted to identify the risk factors of uterine rupture and its impacts in public hospitals of Tigrai. …”
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The Regularity of the Site of Impaction in Recurrent Gallstone Ileus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reported Cases by Nasser A. N. Alzerwi, Bandar Idrees, Saeed Alsareii, Yaser Aldebasi, Afnan Alsultan

“…A meta-analysis of cases reported on RGSI was performed. Risk factors for mortality and site of impaction were examined, and a subgroup analysis was performed for age, sex, and site of impaction (jejunum, ileum, or others). …”
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Networks of pre-diagnostic circulating RNA in testicular germ cell tumour by Joshua Burton, Trine B. Rounge, Trine B. Haugen, Marcin W. Wojewodzic

“…Abstract Testicular germ cell tumour (TGCT) is a malignancy with known inherited risk factors, affecting young men. We have previously identified several hundred differentially abundant circulating RNAs in pre-diagnostic serum from TGCT cases compared to healthy controls. …”
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Frequency And Type Of Refractive Errors Among The Teenage Groups Presenting In Eye OPD In Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore by Sumaira Rahim, Irum Abbas, Atif Mansoor Ahmed, Zyiemah Arif, Abdul Qudos, Tehmina Imdad

“…There is a need of creating awareness regarding its risk factors and life style modifications which can help in reducing burden of visual impairment …”
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Features of speech development of children born by cesarean section by Ekaterina A. Babina, Svetlana Yu. Zhdanova

“…Speech impairment in children is a multidisciplinary problem that is currently relevant and requires the study of likely risk factors. Among the causes of this speech pathology, some researchers will also highlight the way of delivery. …”
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Morbidity of Inguinofemoral Lymphadenectomy in Vulval Cancer by A. A. Soliman, M. Heubner, R. Kimmig, P. Wimberger

“…The aim of this study is to detect possible risk factors for development of short- and long-term local complications after inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy for vulval cancer. …”
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Gender and HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh: A review by Joydeb Garai

“…The search was limited to studies published in English between 1998 and 2016 and included a special focus on articles addressing the gender-specific risk factors to HIV/ AIDS. Discussion and Conclusion: This paper analyzes how women and girls in marginalized position in the society fall victim to HIV/AIDS due to gender disparities and other related issues. …”
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Silicone Oil Reinjection without Macular Buckling for Treatment of Recurrent Myopic Macular Hole Retinal Detachment after Silicone Oil Removal by Hammouda Hamdy Ghoraba, Sameh Mohamed Elgouhary, Hosam Osman Mansour

“…This case series concluded that the risk factors for recurrent RD after silicone oil removal from cases of myopic MHRD were high myopia, open flat MH, and large posterior staphyloma. …”
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Teachers’ Perspectives on Behavioral and Emotional Problems among School-going Adolescents in Kashmir: Examining the Risk Correlates of Behavioral and Emotional Problems by Danishwar Rasool Dar, G. Lakshmana

“…Results: We found that behavioral and emotional problems (BEPs) rose significantly, most notably indications of BEPs with risk factors. Across the socioeconomic status, age, adolescence type, and education, the results found an upward trend of 47% prevalence rate of mental health problems among adolescents with 45% as peer problems, 39% hyperactivity, 34% conduct, and 9% emotional problems. …”
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Percutaneous release of plantar fasciitis by Mohammad A. Negm, Ehab A. Elshal, Mohammad E. Abdelkader

“…Obesity and prolonged standing are risk factors for it. Diagnosis is primarily based on history and physical examination. …”
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Heart rhythm disorders and features of their management at COVID-19 pandemic by Yu.M. Mostovoy, T.D. Danilevych

“…Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease and risk factors are more likely to experience adverse effects associated with COVID-19. …”
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Little strokes fell big oaks: The use of weak magnetic fields and reactive oxygen species to fight cancer by Margit Egg, Thomas Kietzmann

“…The increase in early-stage cancers, particularly gastrointestinal, breast and kidney cancers, has been linked to lifestyle changes such as consumption of processed foods and physical inactivity, which contribute to obesity and diabetes - major cancer risk factors. Conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation often lead to severe long-term side effects, including secondary cancers and tissue damage, highlighting the need for new, safer and more effective therapies, especially for young patients.Weak electromagnetic fields (WEMF) offer a promising non-invasive approach to cancer treatment. …”
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Dysphotopsia after uneventful phacoemulsification by Mohammed A. Mohammed

“…Enhancing treatment and preventing this specific cause of postoperative complaints may be achieved by having a thorough understanding of this matter, its possible risk factors, and its successful methods of management.…”
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Early Prediction of Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) from Diabetic Retinopathy using improvised deep Belief Network (I-DBN) with Optimum feature selection technique by T. K. Revathi, B. Sathiyabhama, S Kaliraj, Vidhushavarshini Sureshkumar

“…Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a kind of eye disease was associated with increasing risk factors for all-causes of CVD events. The early diagnosis of DR plays a significant role in preventing CVD. …”
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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CAPRINE BRUCELLOSIS AND ZOONOTIC THREATS AT TWO SANITARY SECTORS OF BISKRA GOVERNORATE, ALGERIA by Adel Mammeri

“…The consumption of raw goat milk is one of the major risk factors for brucellosis. A comparative serological study of caprine brucellosis was conducted in the area of the municipalities belonging to the sanitary sectors (S.S) of Biskra and Ouled Djellal, using the Rose Bengal test (R.B.T) (SPINREACT, Spain). …”
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Predictive Value of Red Cell Distribution Width-to-Platelet Ratio Combined with Procalcitonin in 28-day Mortality for Patients with Sepsis by Ying Si, Bo Sun, Yongmao Huang, Ke Xiao

“…Multivariate analysis showed that PCT and RPR were independent risk factors for 28-day prognosis in sepsis patients. …”
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Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused by Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in a 21-Year-Old Male by Samuel Igbinedion, Meher S. Mavuram, Moheb Boktor, John Bienvenu

“…Clinicians must consider broadening antibiotic coverage to include gram-positive organisms if the patient presents with severe illness and risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus infections.…”
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