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ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the clinical and ultrasonographic characteristics of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) located in the thyroid isthmus and to identify independent risk factors predicting cervical ...

Abstract Background Stereotactic brain biopsy (SBB) allows for histopathologic diagnosis of brain tumors. Adverse events (AE) occur in 5 to 29% of dogs after SBB, but risk factors associated with developing AE are poorly...

Caries, an oral cavity disease with several causes, is significantly increasing. According to the 2018 Basic Health Research, 92.2% of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 had dental caries. In DKI Jakarta, the prevalenc...

Abstract Background The primary objective of this study is to identify independent risk factors associated with secondary pulmonary hypertension (PH) in silicosis patients through retrospective statistical analysis and t...

ABSTRACT Objective Adjacent segment retrolisthesis is a common yet frequently overlooked complication after lumbar fusion, which may lead to reoperation. However, its risk factors, particularly those related to preoperat...

Abstract Background There exists a scarcity of information on risk factors associated with case outcomes in goats diagnosed with encephalitic listeriosis. Objective Evaluate risk factors associated with outcomes in 36 ca...

BackgroundSurgical procedures can increase the incidence of stress ulcers. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of postoperative stress gastric ulcers in a high-altitude environment and to identify independent r...

Abstract Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease and a significantly contributes to cardiovascular morbidity. This study investigated the ...

BackgroundHMPV is a leading cause of pediatric lower respiratory tract infections, second only to respiratory syncytial virus in causing severe pneumonia in children. Its clinical presentation closely mimics other common...

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is known to be associated with well known risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) like hypertension and dyslipidemia. The aim of this study is to compare 2 groups of ESRD patients, who...

AIM: We aimed to investigate especially early stage non traditional cardiovascular risk factors in end stage renal failure patients who were in Continued Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) programme in our center. M...

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in fragile health systems such as Afghanistan. Limited community-based evidence exists on the burde...

OBJETIVOS: avaliar o impacto dos fatores de riscos na evolução para doença trofoblástica gestacional persistente (DTGP) e selecionar grupos de pacientes para seguimento intensivo e os que poderiam se beneficiar de qu...

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a densidade mineral óssea (DMO) e os fatores de risco associados à osteoporose na pós-menopausa. MÉTODOS: Estudo clínico transversal com 431 mulheres (idade 40 - 75 anos). Foram incluídas mulheres...

Background The risk factors for perinatal complications in pregnant women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remain controversial. This study aimed to explore the risk factors and constructed a prediction model f...

Abstract Background Incisional hernias are a relevant complication after abdominal surgery, but data on their occurrence after open liver resection, particularly via inverted L-incision, are limited. Methods We conducted...

Objective. To identify individual risk factors for malariainfection of inhabitants in the residual transmission focus onthe Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. Materials and Methods.A population-based, matched case-control ...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims This study investigates the prevalence and associated risk factors of suicidal tendencies among public university students in Bangladesh. Methods This study design was employed with a total o...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most prevalent complication of diabetes, leading to functional impairment and a decline in patients' quality of life. The objectives of the present...

ABSTRACT Background Anemia during pregnancy remains a major cause of maternal and infant morbidity in Ghana and has broader socioeconomic implications. Its persistence despite existing interventions indicates that factor...

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gingival tissue and the underlying structures. Risk factors play a role in both the initiation and development of periodontal disease. It is importan...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global public health challenge, with Thailand identified as a high-burden country for TB and TB-HIV infections by WHO in 2021–2025. While the standard TB treatment regimen—incl...

BackgroundEvidence suggests that 41% of ICU patients acquired postextubation dysphagia, substantially increasing the risk of aspiration and malnutrition. Studies on its prevalence and risk factors showed considerable var...

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and the main risk factors related to the transmission of bovine cysticercosis based on tracking animals sent for slaughter and coming from properties located ...