Search Results - "cross-sectional study"

Background: The use of contact lens has seen exponential growth, most of the users are not aware about the post-exposure effects and complications that arises because of improper use. Objectives: The main aim of the study is evaluation of knowledge of users and the concerning practices and hence...

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Cross-sectional study design, a prominent aspect of observational research, facilitates the simultaneous assessment of outcomes and exposures among study participants. Unlike case-control or cohort studies, cross-sectional investigations select participants based on predetermined inclusion and excl...

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BackgroundMetabolic diseases and obesity are highly prevalent, and diet plays a key role in their prevention and management. This study aimed to characterise the nutrient intake, dietary behaviours, and patterns of the South Chinese population and examine their associations with metabolic profiles a...

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ObjectiveAs the global population ages, promoting healthy aging has become increasingly important. Although metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with aging, current research evidence remains insufficient.MethodsData from the 1999–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were...

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Kazutoshi Kubo,1 Norio Sugawara,1,2 Ayako Kaneda,1 Ippei Takahashi,3 Kazuhiko Nakamura,1 Shigeyuki Nakaji,3 Norio Yasui-Furukori1 1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Hirosaki, 2Department of Psychiatry, Aomori Prefectural Center for Mental Health and Welfare, Aom...

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A nationwide cross-sectional study led by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in collaboration with research and community partners, was designed to investigate health outcomes linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure among residents of communities with contamin...

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Nowadays atrial fibrillation (AF) retains its leading position among arrhythmias in the world. Despite significant progress in treatment, this rhythm disturbance remains one of the leading causes of stroke (Str) and heart failure. Obviously, more action is needed on the ascertainment and the quality...

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Shi-wei Shen,1,* Jing-jie You,2,* Xiao-ying Xu,2,* Ping Zhang,2,* Cheng Song,2,* Zhen-hai Shen,2 Feng Li2 1Department of Endocrinology, The Second People’s Hospital of Wuxi, Central Hospital Affiliated to Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu,...

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IntroductionThe neutrophil-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a novel marker of systemic inflammation, has been utilized to predict outcomes in patients with cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Since inflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of constipation, understanding its connection to NPAR i...

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Congenital malformations constitute a major public health issue. Nonetheless, Greece does not participate in the European network of congenital anomalies. To examine the epidemiology of congenital abnormalities and investigate possible factors associated with their development, autopsies were perfor...

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Dan Xiang,1 Li Yuan,1 Yan Wu,2 Yue Yuan,1 Shuaiju Liao,1 Weimin Chen,2 Min Zhang,1 Qian Zhang,1 Li Ding,1 Yangtian Wang1 1Department of Endocrinology, Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210000, People’s Republic of China; 2Departm...

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IntroductionDue to their comorbidities and frequent exposure to healthcare settings, patients undergoing dialysis are at a high risk of developing severe COVID - 19. However, there are no customized vaccination guidelines for this group in China. This study had two aims: to systematically evaluate t...

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ABSTRACT Background Self‐harm remains a significant public health issue worldwide, with university students being particularly affected. This study examines its prevalence and associated factors among university students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, while considering broader global, regional, and local tre...

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BackgroundCarotenoids, known for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, have attracted considerable attention. Nonetheless, the association between carotenoid levels and gallstone prevalence has not been adequately explored. This study aimed to investigate the association betwee...

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Background With the gradual legalisation of recreational cannabis, associated health effects have received widespread attention, but their association with female infertility remains unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the association between cannabis use and infertility among females of c...

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Aim. To assess the prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH) and comorbidity in women with climacteric syndrome (CS).Material and methods. This cross-sectional study included 806 female Yekaterinburg citizens (median age 52 years). The prevalence of AH, coronary heart disease (CHD), chronic heart fai...

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding floaters among patients with floaters.MethodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled participants diagnosed with floaters between April 2023 and October 2023 in Weifang, China. Demographic information and K...

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Tianming Ma,1 Xiaoqing Xiang,2 Guijun Liu3 1The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, People’s Republic of China; 3Th...

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