Evaluating atherogenic index of plasma as a predictor for metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional analysis from Northern Taiwan by Liang-Sien Chen, Liang-Sien Chen, Liang-Sien Chen, Liang-Sien Chen, Yu-Rui Chen, Yu-Rui Chen, Yi-Hsiu Lin, Yi-Hsiu Lin, Hung-Keng Wu, Hung-Keng Wu, Yan Wen Lee, Jau-Yuan Chen, Jau-Yuan Chen

“…BackgroundThe rising global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS), characterized by a constellation of cardiovascular risk factors, underscores the urgent need to identify reliable predictive biomarkers. …”
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Radix Astragali Improves Dysregulated Triglyceride Metabolism and Attenuates Macrophage Infiltration in Adipose Tissue in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Male Rats through Activating m... by Yang Long, Xiang-Xun Zhang, Tao Chen, Yun Gao, Hao-Ming Tian

“…Increased levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) and hypertriglyceridemia are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The effective fraction isolated from radix astragali (RA) has been reported to alleviate hypertriglyceridemia. …”
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Risk of Posterior Capsular Rupture during Phacoemulsification in Patients with the History of Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections: Results from the Pan-American Collaborative Retina... by Raul Velez-Montoya, Idaira Sanchez-Santos, Mauricio Galvan-Chavez, Lihteh Wu, J. Fernando Arevalo, María H. Berrocal, Arturo A. Alezzandrini, Marta S. Figueroa, Roberto Gallego-Pinazo, Rosa Dolz-Marco, Clara Martinez-Rubio, Roberto Gonzalez-Salinas

“…We excluded patients with known risk factors for capsular rupture, as well as patients with a history of other retinal procedures. …”
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Establishment of a Nomogram for Predicting Early Death in Viral Myocarditis by Xuejun Sun, Naxin Xie, Mengling Guo, Xuelian Qiu, Hongwei Chen, Haibo Liu, Hongmu Li

“…A least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model was used to detect the risk factors that most consistently and correctly predicted early death in VMC. …”
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Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Using Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Rewiring Technique in a Case of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Involving Left Main Bifur... by Yohei Numasawa, Souichi Yokokura, Yasuhiro Hitomi, Shohei Imaeda, Makoto Tanaka, Ryota Tabei, Masaki Kodaira

“…We herein describe a 49-year-old woman without significant cardiovascular risk factors who was transferred to our hospital with sudden onset of chest pain. …”
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Osteopontin as a Biomarker for Coronary Artery Disease by Georgia R. Layton, Ibrahim Antoun, Alice Copperwheat, Zaidhan Latif Khan, Sanjay S. Bhandari, Riyaz Somani, André Ng, Mustafa Zakkar

“…However, the evidence regarding the direct assessment of CAD severity using tools like the SYNTAX or TIMI scores, which focus on anatomical complexity and risk factors, is less definitive. This suggests that OPN may be a more precise reflection of the inflammatory processes and atherosclerotic activity contributing to unfavourable outcomes rather than a direct indicator of the anatomical severity of CAD itself. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of epiretinal membrane using spectralis OCT in Fujian Eye Study by Yang Li, Xiaoxin Li, Yonghua Hu, Bin Wang, Mingqin Zhang, Qinrui Hu

“…Abstract We aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of epiretinal membrane in a population-based study of residents aged 50 years and older in Fujian Province, Southeast China. …”
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Recanalization of atherosclerotic stenosis and occlusion of intracranial vertebrobasilar artery by Zhi-Long Zhou, Liang-Fu Zhu, Tian-Xiao Li, Bu-Lang Gao

“…This study reviewed the concept of intracranial vertebrobasilar atherosclerotic stenosis, available treatment modalities, peri-procedural complications, risk factors for endovascular treatment and prognosis, evidence for sub-satisfactory recanalization of the stenosis, and strategies to improve the peri-procedural complications and prognosis with the hope of improving the treatment outcome of endovascular recanalization.…”
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Chlorhexidine cytotoxicity on oral Behaviors: Last 20 Years systematic review by Luca Fiorillo, Cesare D'Amico, Vini Mehta, Marco Cicciù, Gabriele Cervino

“…Practitioners should use chlorhexidine judiciously and be aware of the patient's specific needs and risk factors when deciding on its use in oral health procedures.…”
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Reduced Cardiovascular Capacity and Resting Metabolic Rate in Men with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation: A Comprehensive Cross-Sectional Investigation by Bradley A. Wall, Daniel A. Galvão, Naeem Fatehee, Dennis R. Taaffe, Nigel Spry, David Joseph, Robert U. Newton

“…To investigate if androgen deprivation therapy exposure is associated with additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic treatment-related toxicities. …”
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Long-Term Follow-Up of the Fellow Eye in Patients Undergoing Surgery on One Eye for Treating Myopic Traction Maculopathy by Hui-Juan Xia, Wei-Jun Wang, Feng’E Chen, Ying Wu, Zhen-Yuan Cai, Wei Chen, Su-Qin Yu, Ying Fan

“…For cases exhibiting one or more potential risk factors, early surgical intervention may maximize the visual outcomes.…”
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Health benefits of algae and marine-derived bioactive metabolites for modulating ulcerative colitis symptoms by Najmeh Oliyaei, Saghar Zekri, Aida Iraji, Alireza Oliyaei, Romina Tanideh, Nadiar M. Mussin, Amin Tamadon, Nader Tanideh

“…Diet, lifestyle, genetics, stress, are the risk factors of ulcerative colitis. Indeed, oxidative stress, impairment of the intestinal barrier, inflammation, and dysbiosis of gut microbiota are the main pathways involved in ulcerative colitis. …”
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Multidisciplinary approach to functional somatic syndromes: study protocol for a population-based prospective cohort study by Hamidreza Roohafza, Harold Snieder, Fatemeh Hadizadeh, Peyman Adibi, Alireza Ani, Ahmad Vaez

“…This study is primarily intended to investigate the epidemiology, risk factors, course and prognosis of FSSs in a sample of adult Iranian population. …”
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Lipodystrophy among HIV-Infected Patients Attending Care and Treatment Clinics in Dar es Salaam by Marina Njelekela, Rose Mpembeni, Alfa Muhihi, Nzovu Ulenga, Eric Aris, Deodatus Kakoko

“…We assessed prevalence, types, and risk factors associated with lipodystrophy among HIV-infected adults attending CTC in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. …”
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Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Predicts Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Jie Yang, Chuanmei Liu, Lingling Li, Xiongwen Tu, Zhiwei Lu

“…Multivariate analysis indicated that RDW, BNP, and PA : A > 1 were the independent risk factors of PH secondary to COPD (p<0.05). The AUC of the RDW in patients with PH was 0.749 ± 0.054 (p<0.001). …”
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Understanding Hip Contact Stress Based on Types of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review by Arief Indra Perdana Prasetya, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah, Tri Indah Winarni, Adriyan Pramono, Jamari Jamari, Tunku Kamarul, Ardiyansyah Syahrom

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims High contact stresses involving the hip have been shown to increase the risk of developing hip osteoarthritis (OA). Although several risk factors have been identified for OA, a holistic approach to predicting contributed factors toward increased hip contact stresses have not been explored. …”
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Educational intervention on knowledge level about arterial hypertension in non-hypertensive adults by Dayme Rodríguez Fumero, Taimí Figueredo Pérez, Marisela García de la Torre, Dianelys Díaz Poma, Yaima Montalvo Hernández, Zenaida María Rivero Quesada

“…The analyzed variables were : age, sex, knowledge about the definition of high blood pressure, its risk factors, knowledge about clinical manifestations, complications and knowledge about prevention measures.…”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“…Definitions and classifications of HF, risk factors, and cardiovascular effects of SGLT2 inhibitors were reviewed. …”
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Circulating T Cells Exhibit Different TIM3/Galectin-9 Expression in Patients with Obesity and Obesity-Related Diabetes by Lili Sun, Shengyi Zou, Sisi Ding, Xuan Du, Yu Shen, Cuiping Liu, Bimin Shi, Xueguang Zhang

“…The TIM3+CD8+ T cells of the OB group were positively correlated with risk factors including BMI, body fat rate, and hipline. …”
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Therapeutic Adherence of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Four Health Areas of the Country by Addys María Díaz Piñera, Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Fernando Jesús Achiong Estupiñán, Dania Lidia Cardona Garbey, Geominia Maldonado Cantillo, Esteban Augusto Londoño Agudelo, Patrick Van der Stuyft

“…Variables were studied: sociodemographic (age, sex, skin color, occupation, level of education, cohabitation), risk factors and comorbidities, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment and their relationship with adherence. …”
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