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Elevated atherogenic index and higher triglyceride increase risk of kidney function decline: a 7-year cohort study in Ch...

Published in Renal failure

This study explored whether lipid disorders or an elevated atherogenic index of plasma (AIP, a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases) could predict major kidney function decline. We conducted a retrospective 7-year cohort study of 3712 Chinese adults followed up between 2010 and 2017. Major kidney function decline was defined as a ≥ 30% reduction...

Leptin levels are associated with multiple sclerosis risk.

Published in Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)

Obesity early in life has been linked to increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Leptin and insulin are both associated with obesity, making them suitable candidates for investigating this connection. To determine if leptin and insulin are risk factors for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). In this nested case-control stud...

Prevalence and risk factors of the co-occurrence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment in Chinese community-dwell...

Published in Health & social care in the community

This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of the co-occurrence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment and to identify its associated demographic, psychosocial and behavioural factors. Participants were recruited from 32 neighbourhoods using multistage sampling method in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China. A total of 1585 older...

The risk factors for postoperative delirium in adult patients after hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-a...

Published in International journal of geriatric psychiatry

Postoperative delirium (POD) is the most common complication in patients after hip fracture surgery, and the incidence of POD is associated with mortality and disability in patients following hip fracture surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the individual as well as anesthetic and operative risk factors associated with the POD in adult...

Prediction of Shoulder Pain in Youth Competitive Swimmers: The Development and Internal Validation of a Prognostic Predi...

BACKGROUND: Knowledge of predictors for shoulder pain in swimmers can assist professionals working with the athlete in developing optimal prevention strategies. However, study methodology and limited available data have constrained a comprehensive understanding of which factors cause shoulder pain. PURPOSE: To investigate risk factors and develop a...

Children's exposure to psychological abuse and neglect: A population-based study in rural Bangladesh.

Published in Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)

We aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of child psychological abuse and neglect in a rural area of Bangladesh. Data were obtained from interviewing 1416 children aged 11-17 years administering the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse Screening Tool for Children between March and April 2017. L...

Predicting On-Road Driving Skills, Fitness to Drive, and Prospective Accident Risk in Older Drivers and Drivers with Mil...

Published in Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD

On-road driving behavior can be impaired in older drivers and particularly in drivers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). To determine whether cognitive and non-cognitive risk factors for driving safety may allow an accurate and economic prediction of on-road driving skills, fitness to drive, and prospective accident risk in healthy older drivers...

Gender-Specific Risk Factor Profiles for Patellofemoral Pain.

Published in Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine

To determine the association between selected biomechanical variables and risk of patellofemoral pain (PFP) in males and females. Prospective cohort. US Service Academies. Four thousand five hundred forty-three cadets (1727 females and 2816 males). Three-dimensional biomechanics during a jump-landing task, lower-extremity strength, Q-angle, and nav...