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Estimating Risk Factor Time Paths Among People with Type 2 Diabetes and QALY Gains from Risk Factor Management
ObjectivesMost type 2 diabetes simulation models utilise equations map** out lifetime trajectories of risk factors [e.g. glycated haemoglobin (HbA 1c...
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Oral Health as a Risk Factor for Alzheimer Disease
In patients with Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiological changes of the brain that initiate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease include accumulation of...
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Posterior vitreous attachment as a risk factor for endophthalmitis following intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor injection
PurposeTo evaluate the importance of the status of posterior vitreous in eyes with endophthalmitis following intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial...
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Global, regional and national trends in tuberculosis incidence and main risk factors: a study using data from 2000 to 2021
BackgroundDespite the significant progress over the years, Tuberculosis remains a major public health concern and a danger to global health. This...
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by an increased risk of cardiovascular events, due to the complex interplay...
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Risk factor analysis for anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody–induced skin toxicities in real-world metastatic colorectal cancer treatment
PurposeAnti-epidermal growth factor receptor (anti-EGFR) monoclonal antibodies are effective in treating RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer...
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
Purpose of ReviewCharacterize the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individuals with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Review the...
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Grief as a Risk Factor for Psychosis: A Systematic Review
Purpose of ReviewThe assessment of the risk of triggering psychosis upon exposure to grief is a challenge in clinical practice. Adequate diagnosis...
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Development and reliability testing of a risk factor and risk outcome assessment scale for nurses in “internet + nursing services” for the elderly
BackgroundChina is experiencing an aging population, leading to a significant demand for “Internet + nursing services” tailored for elderly...
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Degree of joint risk factor control and hazard of mortality in diabetes patients: a matched cohort study in UK Biobank
BackgroundDiabetes patients are at higher risk for mortality than the general population; however, little is known about whether the excess mortality...
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Anastomotic tension “Bridging”: a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection
BackgroundExcessive tension at the anastomosis contributes to anastomotic leakage (AL) in low anterior resection (LAR). However, the specific tension...
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Risk factor analysis for tibial tubercle avulsion fractures in children
PurposeTibial tubercle avulsion fractures (TTAFs) are rare in children, particularly bilateral TTAFs. This study aimed to elucidate the associating...
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Associations of risk factor burden and genetic predisposition with the 10-year risk of atrial fibrillation: observations from a large prospective study of 348,904 participants
BackgroundUnderstanding the effects of risk factor burden and genetic predisposition on the long-term risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) is important...
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Ageing as risk factor for tinnitus and its complex interplay with hearing loss—evidence from online and NHANES data
BackgroundTinnitus affects 10 to 15% of the population, but its underlying causes are not yet fully understood. Hearing loss has been established as...
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Obstructive sleep apnea: a major risk factor for COVID-19 encephalopathy?
BackgroundThis study evaluates the impact of high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) acute encephalopathy...
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Risk factor analysis for adverse prognosis of the fetal ventricular septal defect (VSD)
BackgroundVentricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common subtype of congenital heart disease. In the present study, we aimed to determine whether...
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Sleep disorders during pregnancy: an underestimated risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus
Sleep disorders are highly prevalent during pregnancy and significantly affect women’s health and quality of life. Gestational diabetes mellitus...
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Leg length discrepancy is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis
PurposePlantar fasciitis (PF) is a main source of heel pain, and only about one-third of patients have bilateral symptomatic involvement, although...
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Muscle function, exercise capacity, physical activity level and cardiovascular disease risk factor knowledge in patients with prolactinoma
ObjectiveProlactinoma can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), such as arterial stiffness, atherosclerosis, dysrhythmia and heart...
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Which risk factor best predicts coronary artery disease using artificial neural network method?
BackgroundCoronary artery disease (CAD) is recognized as the leading cause of death worldwide. This study analyses CAD risk factors using an...
