Chronic kidney disease among people living with HIV on TDF based regimen: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Assefa Agegnehu Teshome, Zenaw Debasu Addisu, Abebe Muche Belete

“…Early identification of CKD by considering regular renal function monitoring, and risk factors especially low CD4 count, and female gender at birth are essential.…”
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Clinical significance of serum cystatin C‐to‐creatinine ratio as a surrogate marker for incident osteoporotic fracture predictions by Ichiro Yoshii, Naoya Sawada, Tatsumi Chijiwa

“…Patients who were followed up until termination or the first osteoporotic fracture were included, and loss of follow‐up or death was excluded. Candidate risk factors for osteoporotic fractures were tested for risk ratios using a cox regression analysis. …”
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ESTIMATING COST CONTINGENCY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: THE CHALLENGE OF SYSTEMIC AND PROJECT SPECIFIC RISK by J.I.T Buertey, Emmanuel Abeere-Inga, Theophilus Adjei Kumi

“…Out of 204 questionnaires distributed to the Built Environment Professionals to determine the impact of systemic and project specific risk factors on the estimation of cost contingency, 118 were retrieved representing 57.8%. …”
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Health symptoms and associated factors in times of a pandemic: a population-based study by J. Gerbecks, C. Plevier, C. J. Yzermans, M. L. A. Dückers, C. Baliatsas

“…Understanding symptom patterns and risk factors can assist healthcare professionals and policymakers in identifying vulnerable groups, symptoms profiles, and improving care and support during and after pandemics.…”
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Acute Pulmonary Aspergillosis as a Severe Complication of Influenza, Pneumococcal Pneumonia, and Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in ICU by Tamara Seitz, Wolfgang Hoepler, Stephanie Neuhold, Christoph Wenisch

“…However, diagnosing and treating is challenging, as the risk factors are not fully understood. Case Presentation. …”
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Intermittent fasting as a treatment for obesity in young people: a scoping review by Jomanah Bakhsh, Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Alaina P. Vidmar

“…Primary outcomes included cardiometabolic risk factors (7/28), anthropometric measurements (7/28), body composition (5/28), muscular performance (4/28), feasibility (1/28), and others (4/28). …”
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Coinfection of Hepatitis B and C Viruses and Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Abdullah A. Awadh, Abdulrahman A. Alharthi, Basil A. Alghamdi, Seraj T. Alghamdi, Mohammed K. Baqays, Ibrahim S. Binrabaa, Israa A. Malli

“…Conclusion: Chronic HBV and HCV infections are major risk factors for HCC, and their coinfection was significantly associated with an increased risk of HCC than monoinfection.…”
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Low Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio as a Possible Predictor of an Unfavourable Clinical Outcome in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke after Mechanical Thrombectomy by Katarína Pinčáková, Georgi Krastev, Jozef Haring, Miroslav Mako, Viktória Mikulášková, Vladimír Bošák

“…Patient data including demographic characteristics, risk factors, clinical data, laboratory parameters on admission, and clinical outcome were collected. …”
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Noma (cancrum oris): A scoping literature review of a neglected disease (1843 to 2021). by Elise Farley, Ushma Mehta, M Leila Srour, Annick Lenglet

“…The main areas of interest identified were the history and epidemiology of the disease, noma's clinical progression and aetiology, treatment regimens, mortality rates and the risk factors for the development of noma.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Noma has been reported in the literature for hundreds of years; however important gaps in our understanding of the disease remain. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of Mortality in Elderly Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study by Md. Asaduzzaman, Z. H. M. Nazmul Alam, Mohammad Zabed Jillul Bari, M. M. Jahangir Alam, Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty, Tasnim Ferdousi

“…We used univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis to explore the risk factors associated with in-hospital death. Principal Results. …”
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Suboptimal dietary knowledge predicts lower diet quality for cancer prevention among university students in Beirut. by Jana Jabbour, Rodeina Dandache, Maryam Al Slaybe, Lama Haisam Mattar, Rana Rizk

“…University students are at a pivotal stage of shaping cancer risk factors. Little is known about their dietary behavior in Lebanon, a country heavily burdened by cancer. …”
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Frequency of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anemia, and Nutritional Status among Children from Different Geographical Regions of Bolivia by Ceilan Apaza, Washington Cuna, Froilán Brañez, Roberto Passera, Celeste Rodriguez

“…The study aimed to measure the frequency of occurrence of infections with helminths, protozoa, and risk factors of undernutrition and anemia among schoolchildren from the Bolivian highland (altiplano) and lowland (subtropical) rural regions, with a high frequency of gastrointestinal parasite infections. …”
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Molecular Assessment of Blastocystis hominis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Balad City, Saladin Province, Iraq by Shereen Khalid Ismaiel, Abeer Abbas Ali, Akeel Hussein Ali Al-Assi

“…Furthermore, there is a link between the presence of Blastocystis and other risk factors, such as place of residence, water source, and keeping animals, which suggests that exposure to animal stools may result in the development of Blastocystis ST1 among the studied participants.…”
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Uterine Rupture in Pregnancy following Two Abdominal Myomectomies and IVF by Marco D’Asta, Ferdinando Antonio Gulino, Carla Ettore, Valentina Dilisi, Elisa Pappalardo, Giuseppe Ettore

“…A UR can occur at any stage of pregnancy, mostly during the third trimester of pregnancy. Risk factors that increase the incidence of a uterine rupture after myomectomy include a short period (i.e., <12 months) between the myomectomy and conception, the opening of the endometrial cavity, and large myomas (with a maximum diameter above 4 cm). …”
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Nomogram for Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Interve... by Yudan Wang, Litian Liu, Xinning Li, Yi Dang, Yingxiao Li, Jiaqi Wang, Xiaoyong Qi

“…However, the real-world risk factors for mortality in these patients are poorly defined. …”
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Consensus on Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment for Full-Cycle Rehabilitation of Elderly Lung Cancer by Rehabilitation and Respiratory Experts by Jia Jie, ², Chen Xin³, He Jing⁴, Dong Anqin⁵, Ding Yipeng⁶, Liao Weijing⁷, Zheng Jiejao⁸, Yu Binbin⁹, Chen Zuobing ⁰, Fang Yuan, Yao Liqing ², Zhu Yiping ³

“…The consensus provides detailed discussions on the definition, risk factors, classification, staging, and clinical characteristics of elderly lung cancer, with a focus on functional impairments and their rehabilitation assessment and treatment strategies. …”
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Apriori algorithm based prediction of students’ mental health risks in the context of artificial intelligence by You Fu, Fang Ren, Jiantao Lin

“…Prior to model development, association rules between potential mental health risk factors were identified using the Apriori algorithm. …”
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Testicular Cancer Risk Awareness in Young Male by María Fernanda Cueva Moncayo, Lexter Mihalache, Edwin Marcelo Miranda

“…<br /> <strong>Results:</strong> most students showed a lack of prior interest in testicular cancer and had little knowledge about its age of onset, risk factors, and symptoms. Medical students demonstrated greater knowledge on the topic compared to other disciplines. 91 % of male students did not receive information about the risk and importance of testicular self-examination from their doctors. 72 % of students did not seek independent information about testicular cancer. …”
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Association of XRCC3, XRCC4, BAX, and BCL-2 Polymorphisms with the Risk of Breast Cancer by Emre Ozoran, Fadime Didem Can Trabulus, Duygu Erhan, Bahadir Batar, Mehmet Guven

“…Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women. Genetic risk factors associated with breast cancer incidence have been identified. …”
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Associations of Plasma BDNF and BDNF Gene Polymorphism with Cardiometabolic Parameters in Thai Children: A Pilot Study by Kanjana Suriyaprom, Banchamaphon Pheungruang, Somchai Pooudong, Pumpath Putpadungwipon, Chutima Sirikulchayanonta

“…These findings in Thai children suggest that obesity is associated with increased cardiometabolic risk factors, but not with BDNF levels or the two BDNF polymorphisms studied, while the BDNF G196A polymorphism is a beneficial marker for controlling blood pressure among Thai children.…”
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