Classification and Regression Trees analysis identifies patients at high risk for kidney function decline following hospitalization. by Weihao Wang, Wei Zhu, Janos Hajagos, Laura Fochtmann, Farrukh M Koraishy

“…After grouping by ICU and COVID-19 status and propensity score matching for demographics, these risk factors of fast eGFR decline remained consistent. …”
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Current preeclampsia prediction model and biomarker by Anak Agung Ngurah Jaya Kusuma

“…Current prediction models recommended by notable organizations, including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF), and the World Health Organization (WHO), generally involve screening based on maternal characteristics and known risk factors. These include parameters such as maternal age, body mass index (BMI), number of pregnancies and births, blood pressure, and uterine arterial pulse index (UtA-PI). …”
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An efficient artificial neural network-based optimization techniques for the early prediction of coronary heart disease: comprehensive analysis by Subhash Mondal, Ranjan Maity, Amitava Nag

“…The proposed ANN model is trained using the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) dataset, which comprises 4240 data instances and 15 potential risk factors. To combat overfitting, the proposed model uses four hidden dense layers with dropout rates ranging from 0.5 to 0.2. …”
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The Effect of Thyroid Dysfunction on the Cardiovascular Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Ghana by Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Eunice Oparebea Ansah, Ishmael Kyei

“…Associations between metabolic risk factors, thyroid dysfunction, and CHD risk were measured using Spearman’s partial correlation analysis while controlling for age and gender. …”
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Ovine Eimeria infection, OPG and determinants in and around Gondar town, Ethiopia by Senait Belay, Desie Sheferaw

“… The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of ovine Eimeria infection, assess the associated risk factors, and the intensity of infection. A cross-sectional study design was employed and the study was conducted from November 2017 to May 2018. …”
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Polymorphisms of Il-10 (-1082) and RANKL (-438) Genes and the Failure of Dental Implants by Rodrigo Ribeiro, Rayanne Melo, Pedro Tortamano Neto, André Vajgel, Paulo Roberto Eleutério Souza, Renata Cimões

“…Genetic polymorphisms in certain cytokines and chemokines have been investigated to understand why some individuals display implant flaws despite having few risk factors at the time of implant. Purpose. To investigate the association of genetic polymorphisms in interleukin- (IL-) 10 [-1082 region (A/G)] and RANKL [-438 region (A/G)] with the failure of dental implants. …”
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Analysis of Cost Overrun and Schedule Delays of Infrastructure Projects in Low Income Economies: Case Studies in Ethiopia by Solomon Melaku Belay, Seifu Tilahun, Mitiku Yehualaw, Jose Matos, Helder Sousa, Endalew Temesgen Workneh

“…In addition, the top risk factors leading to cost overrun in infrastructure projects are inflation, inaccurate cost estimates, and variations, whereas the major risks causing schedule delays are variations, economic conditions, and escalation of material prices. …”
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Factors influencing implementation of health-promoting interventions at workplaces: Protocol for a scoping review. by Kaung Suu Lwin, Aliza K C Bhandari, Phuong The Nguyen, Junko Saito, Akiko Yaguchi-Saito, Erika Ota, Taichi Shimazu

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Health-promoting interventions at workplaces can be effective in modifying lifestyle-related behavioral risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, the interventions are not always successful in the real-world setting, and the evidence for effective strategies to implement the interventions has been limited. …”
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Parental experience of change following VIPP-SD in families with preschool children with externalizing behavior: A qualitative interview study. by Nina M Lassen, Tine Steenhoff, Bryan Cleal, Amanda Frees, Mette S Væver

“…<h4>Background</h4>Insensitive parenting and ineffective disciplinary strategies are known risk factors for child externalizing behavior. The Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline (VIPP-SD) has documented effect in promoting sensitive parenting, but little is known on how VIPP-SD is experienced by parents. …”
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Health promotion for dementia risk reduction in Indigenous populations of Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, United States of America, and Australia: Scoping review protocol. by Kathryn Meldrum, Yvonne Hornby-Turner, Valda Wallace, Sarah G Russell, Rachel Quigley, Edward Strivens

“…Health promotion has the potential to reduce dementia by targeting the twelve potentially modifiable risk factors. A project currently being undertaken by the research team aims to strengthen the quality of clinical care and health services that specifically address dementia risk for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. …”
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Ocular diseases of the anterior segment and adnexa in the elderly by Niurka Pérez Vázquez, Gelsy Castillo Bermúdez, Neyda Alina González Pérez, Yoan Ramos Ravelo

“…Introduction: eye diseases are risk factors that cause accidents in older adults. Objective: to determine the behavior of ocular diseases of the anterior segment and adnexa in the elderly. …”
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Clinical Presentations and Characteristics of NSAIDs Hypersensitivity in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Indonesia: A Case Series by Nurmesa A, Zakiyah N, Insani WN

“…It highlights important areas for future investigation, including the need for larger, controlled studies to better understand incidence, risk factors, and generalizability to broader populations.Keywords: hypersensitivity, NSAID, pain, analgesic, allergic reaction…”
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Hormonal Therapies for Acne: A Comprehensive Update for Dermatologists by Courtney A. Smith, Emily Gosnell, Turkan Banu Karatas, Chelsea Deitelzweig, Elizabeth M. B. Collins, Howa Yeung

“…Potassium monitoring is of low value for patients on spironolactone unless patients have specific risk factors for hyperkalemia. Clascoterone is a safe and effective topical anti-androgen for the treatment of acne in men and women with limited systemic effects on reproductive hormones. …”
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Medical foods in Alzheimer’s disease by Klaus W. Lange, Jianjun Guo, Shigehiko Kanaya, Katharina M. Lange, Yukiko Nakamura, Shiming Li

“…Various diet-related risk factors for AD have been identified. Evidence for a protective effect of the Mediterranean diet on AD risk is inconclusive. …”
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Morbidity and Mortality following Surgery for Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients by Hebattu-allah E. Zaki, Shereen M. Mousa, Salma M. S. El Said, Ahmed K. Mortagy

“…A multivariate regression analysis revealed that postoperative admission to the intensive care unit and lack of ambulation were major risk factors associated with the 6-month mortality. Conclusions. …”
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Post-chemoradiotherapy adjuvant chemotherapy of rectal cancer by E. V. Ledin, A. V. Kochatkov

“…On the other hand, 5-fluorouracil and oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy should be recommended to patients with ypIII stage of the disease and II stage patients having risk factors. Conclusion. The decision to prescribe adjuvant chemotherapy seems to be correct in relation to pathologic study results and degree of preoperative chemoradiotherapy response.…”
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Assessment and follow-up of interstitial lung disease by Devarasetti Phani Kumar

“…Follow-up monitoring for progression based on risk factors is mandatory for the early identification and management. …”
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Prevalence and pattern of skin disorders among children living in orphanages in Fayoum and Giza governorates, Egypt by Noha Ezzat Mohamed, Wafaa Yousif Abdel-Wahed, Shimaa Mohammed Gomaa, Mai Ashraf Hosny

“…The current study was carried to determine the prevalence and patterns of skin disorders among orphan children in Egypt, and to identify associated risk factors among orphans in Egypt. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 415 children aged 1–18 years living in orphanage centers in Fayoum and Giza governorates, Egypt. …”
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RUHSAL HASTALIKLARDA AGRESYON by Eda Açıkgöz, Derya Özbaş Gençarslan

“…It is improtant that to define tendancy of agession, causes of agression and its risk factors for prevent some dangereous behavior which can be make an end with potential injuries for themselves and their cirumference. …”
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Effectiveness of GnRH Antagonists and Agonists in Patients with Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Retrospective Study by Zhenghao Liu, Chunguang Yang, Xing Zeng, Chunjin Ke, Jihua Tian, Zhihua Wang, Zhiquan Hu

“…Further multivariate logistic regression revealed that GnRH antagonists in ADT drugs were risk factors for PSA control rate. Conclusion. The PSA control rate of HSPC patients treated with GnRH antagonist is significantly higher than that of the agonist group, and the use of GnRH antagonist is an independent predictor of PSA control rate.…”
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