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OBJECTIVE: This study analyzes the association between job insecurity, measured by cumulative unemployment, and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among middle-aged workers with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: W...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Infectious epiglottitis is inflammation of epiglottis and surrounding structures and may be life‐threatening without treatment. Air pollution is a critical risk factor for human health. Thi...

ABSTRACT Background Non‐Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a significant global health concern linked with metabolic syndrome, affecting approximately 25% of the global population. It leads to severe liver compli...

Objectives: To analyse the relationship between oral frailty (OF) and cognitive impairment in older adults and explore the association between OF and different domains of cognitive function. Methods: A total of 461 commu...

Abstract Objective To describe caffeine consumption during pregnancy and its association with low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth in the birth cohort of Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2010. Meth...

Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine metabolic disorder in women between menarche and menopause. Clinical hyperandrogenism is the most important diagnostic criterion of the syndrome, w...

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in Girolando cows, in order to evaluate the association between seropositivity and reproductive disorders. Blood samples ...

Key Points. Elevated fractional excretion of potassium (FEK) at biopsy predicts a lower rate of proteinuria remission in adults with nephrotic syndrome. FEK levels vary by histologic types, being low in minimal change di...

ABSTRACT Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to the DASH diet and the risk of depression and anxiety severity in a large group of Iranian adults. Design: In this cross-s...

Abstract Background Retrospective research recently identified a possible relationship between duration of surgery and outcome in severely affected dogs treated surgically for acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disk hern...

Abstract Background Bronchial asthma is a prevalent long-term respiratory condition in children. It is characterized by chronic airway inflammation. Asthma patients have a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease...

Abstract Background Postoperative complications in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) significantly affect their prognosis. This study investigates the association between cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) we...

Abstract Background Environmental dust exposure is common in arid regions and may influence upper airway function. Its relationship with voice quality in young adults remains incompletely understood. Objective To evaluat...

ObjectiveRegarding the exact association between hypothyroidism, levothyroxine replacement and kidney dysfunction, there is a lack of study to summarize the previous evidence. The aim of this study is to explore these re...

ObjectiveThis study conducted a meta-analysis of previous research to comprehensively evaluate the association between leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) and the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders, with a specific ...

Background There is an association between overweight status and life span in kenneled dogs, but a similar association has not been reported for pet dogs. Objectives To examine the effects of being overweight in middle a...

Background: The period between 6 and 24 months represents a critical window for child growth, during which vulnerability to acute illness is high. Acute illness may disrupt normal growth trajectories; however, evidence o...

Abstract Background The timing of puberty in offspring is influenced by various factors, including genetics and environment. While some studies suggest a link between parental age at childbirth and pubertal timing, the e...

Abstract Objective Previous studies investigating the association between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) risk has provided inconsistent...

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of body roundness index (BRI) with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome stages 0–3. Methods: ...

Abstract To examine the association between cardiometabolic index (CMI), including baseline CMI and cumulative average CMI (CumCMI), and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Chinese middle-aged and older adults...

BackgroundGestational weight gain is closely related to maternal and infant health outcomes. Pregnant women are simultaneously exposed to four metals—lithium (Li), vanadium (V), uranium (U), and bismuth (Bi)—through ...

Abstract Introduction Tobacco is one of the biggest public health problems and a major risk factor for various non-communicable diseases (NCDs). An important aspect of tobacco control strategy could include modifications...

BackgroundAdolescent depression is a major public health concern, yet the relative contributions of smartphone use duration and perceived loneliness remain unclear. This study examined their independent and comparative a...