Educational program on oral health aimed at families with preschool children residing in the Balboa Neighborhood by Nancy Díaz Canedo, Yanisleydi Morales Cruz, Maricelys de la Caridad Hernández Cabeza, Yety Isabel Rosado Fernández, Gilberto Salas Contreras, Yainí Frenes Pérez

“…The relatives were between 20 and 34 years old. The main risk factors identified were poor oral hygiene, incorrect tooth brushing and cariogenic diet. …”
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Defining the Need for Causal Inference to Understand the Impact of Social Determinants of Health: A Primer on Behalf of the Consortium for the Holistic Assessment of Risk in Transp... by Nrupen A. Bhavsar, PhD, Rachel E. Patzer, PhD, David J. Taber, PharmD, Katie Ross-Driscoll, PhD, Rhiannon Deierhoi Reed, PhD, Juan C. Caicedo-Ramirez, MD, Elisa J. Gordon, PhD, MPH, Roland A. Matsouaka, PhD, Ursula Rogers, BS, Wendy Webster, MBA, Andrew Adams, MD, PhD, Allan D. Kirk, MD, Lisa M. McElroy, MD

“…Progress towards an equitable transplant system requires establishing causal pathways between psychosocial risk factors, access, and outcomes. This is predicated on accurate and precise quantification of social risk, best facilitated by improved organization of health system data and multicenter efforts to collect and learn from it in ways relevant to specialties and service lines.…”
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<i>Naegleria fowleri:</i> Portrait of a Cerebral Killer by Nguyen The Nguyen Phung, Huong Thien Pham, Thuc Thanh Tran, Vu Hoang Dinh, Nhut Minh Tran, Nuong Ai Nguyen Tran, Minh Quang Ngoc Ngo, Huong Thanh Thi Nguyen, Duy Khanh Tran, Thao Kieu Thi Le, Camelia Quek, Van Hung Pham, Son Truong Pham

“…No direct exposure to untreated freshwater or other typical risk factors for <i>Naegleria fowleri</i> infection was identified, underscoring the unique epidemiological nature of this case. …”
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Integrated Evaluation of Age-Related Changes in Structural and Functional Vascular Parameters Used to Assess Arterial Aging, Subclinical Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Risk in... by Daniel Bia, Yanina Zócalo, Ignacio Farro, Juan Torrado, Federico Farro, Lucía Florio, Alicia Olascoaga, Javier Brum, Walter Alallón, Carlos Negreira, Ricardo Lluberas, Ricardo L. Armentano

“…Then, we excluded subjects with (a) cardiovascular (CV) symptoms, (b) CV disease, (c) diabetes mellitus or renal failure, and (d) traditional CV risk factors (other than age and gender). Subjects (n=388) were submitted to non-invasive vascular studies (gold-standard techniques), to evaluate (1) common (CCA), internal, and external carotid plaque prevalence, (2) CCA intima-media thickness and diameter, (3) CCA stiffness (percentual pulsatility, compliance, distensibility, and stiffness index), (4) aortic stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity), and (5) peripheral and central pressure wave-derived parameters. …”
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TOPSIS prefabricated building construction evaluation based on interval-valued Pythagorean fuzzy numbers based on prospect theory by Lixin Chang, Norhaiza Nordin, Shiwei Zhao, Xinhua Gu, Ye Zhao

“…The study identifies critical risk factors and suggests specific risk management strategies to improve the risk mitigation capabilities of construction entities, offering a structured approach to enhancing the efficiency and safety of prefabricated construction projects.…”
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Joint Effect of Maternal Tobacco Smoking and Pregestational Diabetes on Preterm Births and Congenital Anomalies: A Population-Based Study in Northern Italy by Lucia Borsari, Carlotta Malagoli, Martha M. Werler, Kenneth J. Rothman, Marcella Malavolti, Rossella Rodolfi, Gianfranco De Girolamo, Fausto Nicolini, Marco Vinceti

“…Smoking and pregestational diabetes (PGD) are recognized risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes, but to date, no population-based study has investigated their joint effects. …”
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The effects and predictive values of novel anthropometric parameters on uric acid levels and hyperuricemia in adults by Li Hongwei, Shen Zhenhai, Jiang Wei, Jia Bing, Li Shaolei, Zhang Ping, Wang Liuyu, Yuan Peng, Lu Yun

“…Lipid accumulation product (LAP), triglyceride glucose (TyG) and body roundness index (BRI) are independent risk factors for hyperuricemia in both men and women (P < 0.001). …”
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Cardiovascular Profile and Cardiovascular Imaging After Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review by Mihaela Toader, Liliana Gheorghe, Costin Chirica, Ionuț-Alexandru Ghicu, Sabina-Ioana Chirica, Andreea Isabela Mazga, Danisia Haba, Mădălina Maxim, Ancuța Andreea Miler, Daniela Crișu, Mihai Ștefan Cristian Haba, Daniel Vasile Timofte

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The results of BaS involve a significant amelioration of the BMI, contributing to a considerable decrease in cardiovascular risk factors and to a notable refinement in the cardiovascular structure and function.…”
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The shield of the screen: The role of anger on the development of social media addiction and internet gaming disorder by Fiammetta Iannuzzo, Clara Lombardo, Maria Catena Silvestri, Fabrizio Turiaco, Giovanni Genovese, Caterina Rombolà, Carmela Mento, Maria Rosaria Anna Muscatello, Antonio Bruno

“…This study aims to explore if the dimensions of anger can be risk factors for the development of social media addiction and an internet gaming disorder, considering that the correlation between anger and these specific subcategories of internet addiction can represent a core intervention in their prevention and treatment. 477 subjects, recruited among the general population, were assessed on-line by the following tools: STAXI–2; BSMAS, and IGDS9–SF. …”
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Palliative Care in Congenital Syndrome of the Zika Virus Associated with Hospitalization and Emergency Consultation: Palliative Care and Congenital Syndrome of Zika by Aline Maria de Oliveira Rocha, Maria Julia Gonçalves de Mello, Juliane Roberta Dias Torres, Natalia de Oliveira Valença, Alessandra Costa de Azevedo Maia, Nara Vasconcelos Cavalcanti

“…Results. 145 patients were followed up at the specialized outpatient clinic, 92 (63.5%) were consulted at least once in the emergency room, and 49% had already been hospitalized, with the main reason being neurological causes, while 24.1% had never required any emergency visit or hospitalization. No risk factors were associated with the occurrence of consultations or hospitalizations. …”
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Gender Disparity in the Relationship between Prevalence of Thyroid Nodules and Metabolic Syndrome Components: The SHDC-CDPC Community-Based Study by Xiaoying Ding, Ying Xu, Yufan Wang, Xiaohua Li, Chunhua Lu, Jing Su, Yuting Chen, Yuhang Ma, Yanhua Yin, Yong Wu, Yaqiong Jin, Lihua Yu, Junyi Jiang, Naisi Zhao, Qingwu Yan, Andrew S. Greenberg, Haiyan Sun, Mingyu Gu, Li Zhao, Yunhong Huang, Yijie Wu, Chunxian Qian, Yongde Peng

“…Insulin resistance [OR = 1.31 (1.15, 1.49)], MetS [OR = 1.18 (1.03, 1.35)], and diabetes [OR = 1.25 (1.06, 1.48)] were all independent risk factors for TN in total subjects, whereas, after stratified analysis of gender, MetS [OR = 1.29, (1.09, 1.53)] and diabetes [OR = 1.47, (1.17, 1.84)] are still strongly and independently associated with the higher risks of TN in female subjects, but not in males. …”
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Sex, Prescribing Practices and Guideline Recommended, Blood Pressure, and LDL Cholesterol Targets at Baseline in the BARI 2D Trial by Michelle F. Magee, Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland, Jiang Lu, Vera A. Bittner, Maria Mori Brooks, Neuza Lopes, Alice K. Jacobs, BARI 2D Study Group

“…Research has shown less aggressive treatment and poorer control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in women than men. Methods. We analyzed sex differences in pharmacotherapy strategies and attainment of goals for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with type 2 diabetes and established coronary artery disease enrolled into the BARI 2D trial. …”
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Evaluating the Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Health Risks of Heavy Metals Contamination in Drinking Water, Vegetables, and Soil from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Nafeesa Khatoon, Sartaj Ali, Azhar Hussain, Jia Huang, Zengli Yu, Hongyan Liu

“…In Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, the prevalence of cancer is notably high, and heavy metals are considered among the possible risk factors. In this study, the distribution of heavy metals, e.g., Cd, Mn, Cu, Cr, and Ni, in the drinking water, vegetables, and soil in the Gilgit and Skardu Districts was assessed. …”
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Genetic association study of TERT gene variants with chronic kidney disease susceptibility in the Chinese population by Yan Su, Yuan Feng, Xinran Lin, Chunyang Ma, Jiali Wei

“…Studies have demonstrated the significance of genetic risk factors in the progression of CKD. Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) may be implicated in the development of CKD. …”
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Morale in Old Age and Its Association with Sociodemographic, Social, and Health-Related Factors in Different Age Groups by Marina Näsman, Johan Niklasson, Jan Saarela, Mikael Nygård, Birgitta Olofsson, Yngve Gustafson, Fredrica Nyqvist

“…Furthermore, the oldest age groups seem to be more exposed to several risk factors of lower morale identified in this study. …”
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Androgen Receptor Gene CAG Repeat Polymorphism Regulates the Metabolic Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Male Postsurgical Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism by Giacomo Tirabassi, Nicola delli Muti, Giovanni Corona, Mario Maggi, Giancarlo Balercia

“…Methods. 15 men affected by postsurgical hypogonadotropic hypogonadism were evaluated before and after TRT. Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs), pituitary-dependent hormones, and AR gene CAG repeat polymorphism were considered. …”
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Sex Differences in the Allele Distribution of PGLYRP2 Variant rs892145 in Parkinson’s Disease by Caroline Ran, Karin Wirdefeldt, Olof Sydow, Per Svenningsson, Rochellys Diaz Heijtz

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex multifactorial disease, involving genetic susceptibility, environmental risk factors, and gene-environmental interactions. The microbiota-gut-brain axis is hypothesized to play a role in the pathophysiology of PD, and peptidoglycan recognition proteins (PGLYRPs), which modulate the gut microbiota, are, therefore, relevant candidate genes for PD. …”
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All-Cause Mortality Risk of Metabolically Healthy Obese Individuals in NHANES III by C. M. Durward, T. J. Hartman, S. M. Nickols-Richardson

“…MHO groups had superior levels of clinical risk factors compared to unhealthy individuals but inferior levels compared to healthy lean groups. …”
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Leuko-glycemic Index as a Prognostic Factor after Acute Myocardial Infarction with ST-segment Elevation by Ailed Rodríguez Jiménez, Raikel Fardales Rodríguez, Enrique Toledo Rodríguez, Guillermo Quintana Cañizarez

“…The studied variables were: age, sex and color of the skin, medical history and cardiovascular risk factors, clinical data such as systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as heart rate at admission. …”
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A systematic review with narrative synthesis on medical robotics and laboratory automation in the control of SARS-CoV-2, Ebola and H1N1 (Swine Flu) viruses by Shantani KANNAN, Kannan SUBBARAM, Sheeza ALI, Hemalatha KANNAN

“…However, in the next future, many clinical trials and further tests are needed to determine the effectiveness of this technology, in order to balance advantages and risk factors involved.…”
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