Aggressive Infection by K1/ST1265 Klebsiella pneumoniae Leading to Multiple Abscesses: Case Report and Literature Review by Chen L, Qiu C, Lu Y, Lin J, Xu L

“…Diabetes and serotype K1 or K2 are risk factors for invasive liver abscess syndrome including liver abscesses and the metastatic complications such as bacteremia, meningitis, endophthalmitis, and necrotizing fasciitis. …”
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Supplier Selection and Service Quality in Public Entities: A Case Study Kabale District Local Government. by Mukamayebare, Rogers

“…The study findings revealed that most of the respondents strongly agree with cost criteria, technical capability, quality assessment, service levels and ease of communication, price, and risk factors affecting supplier selection and service quality among PDUs Kabale district local Government. …”
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Genome-wide characterization of 54 urinary metabolites reveals molecular impact of kidney function by Erkka Valo, Anne Richmond, Stefan Mutter, Emma H. Dahlström, Archie Campbell, David J. Porteous, James F. Wilson, FinnDiane Study Group, Per-Henrik Groop, Caroline Hayward, Niina Sandholm

“…Abstract Dissecting the genetic mechanisms underlying urinary metabolite concentrations can provide molecular insights into kidney function and open possibilities for causal assessment of urinary metabolites with risk factors and disease outcomes. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance metabolomics provides a high-throughput means for urinary metabolite profiling, as widely applied for blood biomarker studies. …”
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Perforation of the Papilla of Vater in Wire-Guided Cannulation by Yuichi Takano, Masatsugu Nagahama, Eiichi Yamamura, Naotaka Maruoka, Hiroshi Takahashi

“…A detailed examination of patients in whom a perforation occurred was conducted, and risk factors for perforations were investigated. Results. …”
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Renin-Angiotensin System Genes Polymorphisms and Essential Hypertension in Burkina Faso, West Africa by Daméhan Tchelougou, Jonas K. Kologo, Simplice D. Karou, Valentin N. Yaméogo, Cyrille Bisseye, Florencia W. Djigma, Djeneba Ouermi, Tegwindé R. Compaoré, Maléki Assih, Virginio Pietra, Patrice Zabsonré, Jacques Simpore

“…The genotype DD of ACE gene (OR = 3.40, p < 0.0001), the increasing age (OR = 3.83, p < 0.0001), obesity (OR = 4.84, p < 0.0001), dyslipidemia (OR = 3.43, p = 0.021), and alcohol intake (OR = 2.76, p < 0.0001) were identified as the independent risk factors for hypertension by multinomial logistic regression. …”
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A Lifelong Smoker with Hypopituitarism: Rethinking the Hypothesis of a Tumor in the Hypophysis by Nestoras Mathioudakis, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Roberto Salvatori, Shehzad Basaria

“…This case illustrates the need for maintaining a high index of suspicion for pituitary metastasis in patients with known risk factors for malignancy.…”
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Using the Medical Research Council Framework for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions in a Theory-Based Infant Feeding Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity:... by Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Simon Griffin, Wendy Hardeman, Annie Schiff, Ann Louise Kinmonth, Ken K. Ong

“…We reviewed the epidemiological evidence on early life risk factors for obesity and interventions to prevent obesity in this age group. …”
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Efficacy of a Feed Dispenser for Horses in Decreasing Cribbing Behaviour by Silvia Mazzola, Clara Palestrini, Simona Cannas, Eleonora Fè, Gaia Lisa Bagnato, Daniele Vigo, Diane Frank, Michela Minero

“…Highly energetic diets ingested in a short time are one of the most relevant risk factors for the development of cribbing. The aim of this study was to verify whether feeding cribbing horses through a dispenser that delivers small quantities of concentrate when activated by the animal decreases cribbing behaviour, modifies feeding behaviour, or induces frustration. …”
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Association between Sex Hormone and Blood Uric Acid in Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Wen Cao, Ren-Dong Zheng, Shu-Hang Xu, Yao-Fu Fan, Hong-Ping Sun, Chao Liu

“…SUA and body mass index were found to be risk factors for gonadal dysfunction. Therefore, we conclude that hypogonadism of male patients with T2DM is related to SUA level.…”
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Visual Features in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Basic Mechanisms to Clinical Overview by María Alejandra Cerquera-Jaramillo, Mauricio O. Nava-Mesa, Rodrigo E. González-Reyes, Carlos Tellez-Conti, Alejandra de-la-Torre

“…Although AD has several risk factors, aging is considered the most important. …”
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Use of Global Risk Score for Cardiovascular Evaluation of Rural Workers in Southern Brazil by Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz, Clarice Alves Bonow, Marlise Capa Verde Almeida de Mello, Daiani Modernel Xavier, Jordana Cezar Vaz, Maria Denise Schimith

“…This study may help in the early diagnosis and more effective actions on the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.…”
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The Impact of Scientific and Technical Training on Improving Routine Collection of Antenatal Care Data for Maternal and Foetal Risk Assessment: A Case Study in the Province of Sout... by Dewi Anggraini, Mali Abdollahian, Kaye Marion, Supri Nuryani, Fadly Ramadhan, Rezky Putri Rahayu, Irfan Rizki Rachman, Widya Wurianto

“…Provision and adequate use of this information during different stages of pregnancy is crucial as an evidence-based guideline to assess maternal and foetal risk factors to ending preventable mortality.…”
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Frequency of Genital Involvement in Women with Oral Lichen Planus in Southern Iran by M. Davarmanesh, A. Samsami Dehaghani, Z. Deilami, A. Monabbati, L. Dastgheib

“…To determine the frequency and risk factors of genital involvement in a group of Iranian women affected by oral lichen planus. …”
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Educational intervention on COVID-19 in older adults of the Family Doctor´s Office No. 4. Cumanayagua, 2020 by Dayamí Guerra Villarpanda, Vivian González Suárez, Eneida Bravo Polanco, Rosario Cavada Fernández, Carmen Benítez Cabrera, Raquel Rubio Roque

“…<strong>Results: </strong>The 50 % present risk factors; knowledge about symptoms increased from 10.1% before the intervention to 100% after; on transmission routes from 35.9 % to 83.7 % and that of preventive measures from 53.9 % to 91.7 %. …”
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High prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and identification of associated factors, in high-risk adults in Vietnam: A cross-sectional study by Tran Bao Vuong, Triet Minh Tran, Nam Quang Tran

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes in individuals at high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), as well as the related risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study at the clinics of the University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City included 360 patients who were 18 years of age or older, and were at risk of developing T2D. …”
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Preventing HIV Transmission in Chinese Internal Migrants: A Behavioral Approach by Xiaona Liu, Vicki Erasmus, Xinying Sun, Rui Cai, Yuhui Shi, Jan Hendrik Richardus

“…They agreed that attitude towards condom use was the most important and changeable determinant, while applying behavioral theory, increasing sexual education and condom access, performing worksite health promotion, detecting risk factors, and working closely with relevant organizations and the government were effective and feasible methods to increase condom use among internal migrants in China. …”
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Exploring voyeurism: a review of research by Krystian Wdowiak, Agnieszka Maciocha, Julia Wąż, Aleksandra Witas, Justyna Drogoń, Edyta Gwóźdź, Adrian Muzyka, Julia Rydzek, Ewa Gardocka

“… Introduction and Objective: Voyeurism is characterized by recurrent and intense sexual arousal derived from observing unsuspecting individuals who are naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity. Suggested risk factors for developing voyeurism include childhood sexual abuse, substance misuse, hypersexuality, emotional dysregulation, poor mental health, maladaptive coping strategies, and external pressures The aim of this publication is to discuss various aspects of voyeurism based on the latest literature. …”
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Repeated heart rate variability monitoring after myocardial infraction – Cohort profile of the MI-ECG study by Teemu Pukkila, Jani Rankinen, Leo-Pekka Lyytikäinen, Niku Oksala, Kjell Nikus, Esa Räsänen, Jussi Hernesniemi

“…However, this significance diminished after adjusting for LVEF (HR = 0.84).In conclusion, HRV parameters reflect MI severity and correlate with clinical characteristics, but their independent predictive value for future cardiac events is limited when adjusted for established risk factors such as LVEF and GRACE score.…”
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A Case of Severe Hydroxychloroquine-Induced Retinal Toxicity in a Patient with Recent Onset of Renal Impairment: A Review of the Literature on the Use of Hydroxychloroquine in Rena... by Rajen Tailor, Ibrahim Elaraoud, Peter Good, Monique Hope-Ross, Robert A. H. Scott

“…The patient was diagnosed with retinal toxicity secondary to hydroxychloroquine probably potentiated by renal impairment. Risk factors for retinal toxicity secondary to hydroxychloroquine can be broadly divided into dose-related and patient-related factors. …”
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1q21.1 Duplication Syndrome and Anorectal Malformations: A Literature Review and a New Case by Maria Minelli, Chiara Palka Bayard de Volo, Melissa Alfonsi, Serena Capanna, Elisena Morizio, Maria Enrica Miscia, Gabriele Lisi, Liborio Stuppia, Valentina Gatta

“…Various environmental and genetic risk factors have been elucidated. The widespread use of genetic screening tests for the investigation of developmental disorders increased the recognition of copy number variants (CNVs) of the 1q21.1 region. …”
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