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Wang X, Deng C, Cao X, Gao H. Risk variables of heart failure among patients in China: grey relational approach based multi-dimensional assessment study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:205. [PMID: 39175029 PMCID: PMC11342689 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01445-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Understanding the potential risk factors of heart diseases is key to effectively managing cardiac diseases. The present study quantifies the association of identified risk factors. In addition, the study has compared the association of mortality with hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and uncontrolled hyperlipidemia using Grey Relational Approach (GRA) for stroke, lung diseases, smoking, stress, obesity, and lack of exercise. METHOD Data on risk factors of heart failure were collected from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study (2001-2017). From the GBD database, variables have selected the top leading risk factors responsible for mortality from cardiac diseases. Data on risk factors was analyzed using the GRA procedure (utilizing Grey [8.0] software). In the GRA method, the correlation was categorized into three components: GRA - Deng (assesses the effect of one variable specified by data on the other variables), GRA- absolute (assesses the association between variables measured), and GRA-SS (assessed the overall association between the variables measured). Stroke, lung diseases, smoking, stress, obesity, and lack of exercise were taken as dependent variables and their impact was assessed. Hypertension (high grade) uncontrolled diabetes, and uncontrolled hyperlipidemia were considered as independent variables. The relationship between dependent and independent variables was assessed. RESULTS Overall correlational analysis showed that type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is the risk factor that has a strong relationship with causing heart failure and thereby increases morbidity and mortality among Chinese patients. After T2DM, the second highest risk factor associated was severe dyslipidemia which is responsible for causing heart failure. High-grade hypertension is one-third most common risk factor in causing heart failure. GRA - Deng analysis showed that T2DM is the top risk factor associated with heart failure, followed by high-grade hypertension and severe dyslipidemia (uncontrolled). GRA-absolute analysis showed that severe dyslipidemia is the top risk factor associated with heart failure, followed by high-grade hypertension and T2DM (uncontrolled). GRA-SS analysis showed that high-grade hypertension is the top risk factor associated with heart failure, followed by severe dyslipidemia and T2DM (uncontrolled). CONCLUSIONS The study reported that T2DM, severe dyslipidemia, and high-grade hypertension as strongly correlated with the development of heart failure after considering other several key risk factors (stroke, lung diseases, smoking, stress, obesity, and lack of exercise). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV. TECHNICAL EFFICACY Stage 5.
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- Xue Wang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 277 Yanta West Road, Xi'an, 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Internal Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 Youyi West Road, Xi'an, 710068, P.R. China.
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Lin Y, Xie R, Yu T. Photodynamic Therapy for Atherosclerosis: Past, Present, and Future. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:729. [PMID: 38931851 PMCID: PMC11206729 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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This review paper examines the evolution of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a novel, minimally invasive strategy for treating atherosclerosis, a leading global health concern. Atherosclerosis is characterized by the accumulation of lipids and inflammation within arterial walls, leading to significant morbidity and mortality through cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Traditional therapeutic approaches have primarily focused on modulating risk factors such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia, with emerging evidence highlighting the pivotal role of inflammation. PDT, leveraging a photosensitizer, specific-wavelength light, and oxygen, offers targeted treatment by inducing cell death in diseased tissues while sparing healthy ones. This specificity, combined with advancements in nanoparticle technology for improved delivery, positions PDT as a promising alternative to traditional interventions. The review explores the mechanistic basis of PDT, its efficacy in preclinical studies, and the potential for enhancing plaque stability and reducing macrophage density within plaques. It also addresses the need for further research to optimize treatment parameters, mitigate adverse effects, and validate long-term outcomes. By detailing past developments, current progress, and future directions, this paper aims to highlight PDT's potential in revolutionizing atherosclerosis treatment, bridging the gap from experimental research to clinical application.
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- Yanqing Lin
- Ultrasound in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Biomechanics Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China;
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- Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA;
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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Huang L, Tang J, Tian G, Tao H, Li Z. Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Predictions of Extensively Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Nosocomial Infections in Patients with Nervous System Diseases. Infect Drug Resist 2023; 16:7327-7337. [PMID: 38023397 PMCID: PMC10676724 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s439241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Purpose Acinetobacter baumannii has evolved to become a major pathogen of nosocomial infections, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors, outcomes, and predictions of extensively drug-resistant (XDR)-A. baumannii nosocomial infections in patients with nervous system diseases (NSDs). Methods A retrospective study of patients infected with XDR-A. baumannii admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University (Luzhou, China) from January 2021 to December 2022 was conducted. Three multivariate regression models were used to assess the risk factors and predictive value for specific diagnostic and prognostic subgroups. Results A total of 190 patients were included, of which 84 were diagnosed with NSDs and 80% of those were due to stroke. The overall rates of all-cause mortality for XDR-A. baumannii nosocomial infections and those in NSDs were 38.9% and 40.5%, respectively. Firstly, hypertension, indwelling gastric tube, tracheotomy, deep puncture, bladder irrigation, and pulmonary infections were independent risk factors for XDR-A. baumannii nosocomial infections in patients with NSDs. Moreover, pulmonary infections, the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratio, and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were significantly associated with increased mortality rates in patients with nosocomial infections caused by XDR-A. baumannii. Thirdly, NLR and cardiovascular diseases accounted for a high risk of mortality for XDR-A. baumannii nosocomial infections in patients with NSDs. The area under the curves of results from each multivariate regression model were 0.827, 0.811, and 0.853, respectively. Conclusion This study reveals the risk factors of XDR-A. baumannii nosocomial infections in patients with NSDs, and proves their reliable predictive value. Early recognition of patients at high risk, sterilizing medical tools, and regular blood monitoring are all critical aspects for minimizing the nosocomial spread and mortality of A. baumannii infections.
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- Li Huang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang J, Du W, Huang F, Li L, Bai J, Wei Y, Wang Z, Zhang B, Wang H. Longitudinal study of dietary patterns and hypertension in adults: China Health and Nutrition Survey 1991-2018. Hypertens Res 2023; 46:2264-2271. [PMID: 37337099 PMCID: PMC10550817 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-023-01322-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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China is undergoing the nutrition transition that may explain partly the high prevalence of hypertension. We aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between dietary patterns and hypertension in Chinese adults over 28 years of follow-up. We used data collected in the China Health and Nutrition Survey from 1991 to 2018. Adults aged 18 years and above (n = 15,929) were included in the analysis, for whom questionnaires and anthropometric data were collected during at least two waves. Factor analysis was conducted to derive food patterns based on 18 foods or food groups. We constructed three-level mixed-effect linear regression models to estimate systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in relation to quartiles of dietary pattern score and performed three-level mixed-effect logistic regression models to assess the risk of hypertension. Participants in the top quartile of the modern pattern had a decrease in SBP (β = - 0.51; 95% CI -0.86, -0.16; P < 0.01) when adjusted for all potential confounders, whereas participants in the top quartile of the meat pattern had an increase in DBP (β = 0.31; 95% CI 0.08, 0.53; P < 0.01). Participants in the highest quartile of the meat pattern were more likely to have hypertension (OR = 1.14; 95% CI 1.03, 1.24; P < 0.01). Adherence to the modern pattern characterized by high intake of fruits and dairy products was inversely associated with SBP, whereas the meat pattern was positively associated with DBP and the risk of hypertension. These findings may well have important public health implications.
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- Jiguo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Commission, National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, No. 29, Nanwei Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Xiang Y, Gan L, Du H, Hao Q, Aertgeerts B, Li S, Hu M. Cost-effectiveness of adding ezetimibe and/or PCSK9 inhibitors to high-dose statins for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in Chinese adults. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2023; 39:e53. [PMID: 37650314 DOI: 10.1017/s0266462323000296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The latest international guideline recommended the add-on therapy of ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors in selected people for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, it remains unclear whether these regimens fit the Chinese healthcare system economically. METHODS Based on the Chinese context, this simulation study evaluated four therapeutic strategies including the high-dose statin-only group, ezetimibe plus statin group, PCSK9 inhibitors plus statin group, and PCSK9 inhibitors plus ezetimibe plus statin group. The team developed a Markov model to estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). With each 1-yr cycle, the simulation subjects could have nonfatal cardiovascular events (stroke and/or myocardial infarction) or death (vascular or nonvascular death event) with a follow-up duration of 20 yr. Cardiovascular risk reduction was gathered from a network meta-analysis, and cost and utility data were gathered from hospital databases and published research. RESULTS For Chinese adults receiving high-dose statins for secondary prevention of CVDs, the ICER was US$68,910 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) for adding PCSK9 inhibitors, US$20,242 per QALY for adding ezetimibe, US$51,552 per QALY for adding both drugs. Given a threshold of US$37,655 (three times of Chinese GDP), the probability of cost-effectiveness is 2.9 percent for adding PCSK9 inhibitors, 53.1 percent for adding ezetimibe, and 16.8 percent for adding both drugs. To meet the cost-effectiveness, an acquisition price reduction of PCSK9 inhibitors of 33.6 percent is necessary. CONCLUSION In Chinese adults receiving high-dose statins for the secondary prevention of CVDs, adding ezetimibe is cost-effective compared to adding PCSK9 inhibitors and adding both drugs.
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- Yuliang Xiang
- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care and MAGIC Primary Care, Academisch Centrum voor Huisartsgeneeskunde, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Feng G, Zhang H, Guo Q, Shen X, Wang S, Guo Y, Zhong X. NONHSAT098487.2 protects cardiomyocytes from oxidative stress injury by regulating the Notch pathway. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17388. [PMID: 37408899 PMCID: PMC10319237 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Acute myocardial infarction has increasingly become a global health problem and is a primary cause of cardiovascular disease-related death. Although long noncoding RNAs have been reported to play an important role in various cardiovascular diseases, their protective effects on cardiomyocytes against reactive oxygen species-induced oxidative injury have nonetheless been poorly studied. The present study aims to explore the effect of a novel long noncoding RNA, NONHSAT098487.2, on cardiomyocyte injury induced by H2O2. The expression of NONHSAT098487.2 and pathway-related genes was evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cell viability, release of lactate dehydrogenase, and apoptosis levels were detected by cell counting kit-8, lactate dehydrogenase release assay, and flow cytometry analysis, respectively. The protein levels were estimated by western blotting. The results showed that NONHSAT098487.2 was expressed at a high level in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from acute myocardial infarction patients, which showed a positive correlation with the HS-TnT and CK-MB levels of patients. Furthermore, it is also upregulated in human AC16 cardiomyocytes treated with H2O2 or exposed to hypoxia/reoxygenation conditions. Knockdown of NONHSAT098487.2 restrained the Notch signalling pathway and aggravated H2O2-induced cardiomyocyte oxidative stress injury. In contrast, overexpression of NONHSAT098487.2 activated the Notch signalling pathway and suppressed H2O2-induced oxidative stress injury. However, the Notch inhibitor DAPT weakened the protective effects of NONHSAT098487.2. Therefore, the novel lncRNA NONHSAT098487.2 may play a role in protecting cardiomyocytes from oxidative stress injury by regulating the Notch pathway.
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- Guiju Feng
- Department of General Practice, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of General Practice, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
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Sheng Z, Lou S, Cao J, Sun W, Shen Y, Xu Y, Ren Z, Liu W, Yi Q, Song P. The associations of obesity phenotypes with the risk of hypertension and its transitions among middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Epidemiol Health 2023; 45:e2023043. [PMID: 37054724 PMCID: PMC10593582 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2023043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the associations of obesity phenotypes with hypertension stages, phenotypes, and transitions among middle-aged and older Chinese. METHODS Using the 2011-2015 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, we conducted a cross-sectional analysis included 9,015 subjects and a longitudinal analysis included 4,961 subjects, with 4,872 having full data on the hypertension stage and 4,784 having full data on the hypertension phenotype. Based on body mass index and waist circumstance, subjects were categorized into 4 mutually exclusive obesity phenotypes: normal weight with no central obesity (NWNCO), abnormal weight with no central obesity (AWNCO), normal weight with central obesity (NWCO), and abnormal weight with central obesity (AWCO). Hypertension stages were classified into normotension, pre-hypertension, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension. Hypertension phenotypes were categorized as normotension, pre-hypertension, isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH), and systolic-diastolic hypertension (SDH). The association between obesity phenotypes and hypertension was estimated by logistic regression. A comparison between different sexes was conducted by testing the interaction effect of sex. RESULTS NWCO was associated with normal→stage 2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11 to 3.42), maintained stage 1 (OR, 1.62; 95% CI, 1.14 to 2.29), and normal→ISH (OR, 1.39; 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.85). AWCO was associated with normal→stage 1 (OR, 1.75; 95% CI, 1.40 to 2.19), maintained stage 1 (OR, 2.77; 95% CI, 2.06 to 3.72), maintained stage 2 (OR, 2.80; 95% CI, 1.50 to 5.25), normal→ISH (OR, 1.56; 95% CI, 1.20 to 2.02), and normal→SDH (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.72 to 3.75). An interaction effect of sex existed in the association between obesity phenotypes and hypertension stages. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the importance of various obesity phenotypes and sex differences in hypertension progression. Tailored interventions for different obesity phenotypes may be warranted in hypertension management, taking into account sex-specific differences to improve outcomes.
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- Ziyue Sheng
- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Health Science Centre, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Health Science Centre, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Women’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Rehman E, Rehman N, Akhlaq M, Hussain I, Holy O. COVID-19 vaccine reluctance and possible driving factors: A comparative assessment among pregnant and non-pregnant women. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1100130. [PMID: 36699898 PMCID: PMC9870249 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1100130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) constitutes a serious threat to pregnant women. One of the key strategies for preventing and managing the COVID-19 epidemic is vaccination. Herd immunity is significantly hampered by COVID-19 vaccine reluctance, which poses a potential threat to population health. Therefore, the present work intends to ascertain the incidence and severity of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Pakistani pregnant women, the determinants driving their decision, and a comparative assessment with non-pregnant participants. This cross-sectional survey was carried out from November 2021 to February 2022. The validated vaccination attitude examination (VAX) scale about vaccination reluctance was undertaken by participants, who were also required to indicate whether they would be inclined to acquire the COVID-19 vaccine along with the reasons for reluctance. In comparison to the non-pregnant category with 353 participants, the group of 372 pregnant participants who responded to the questionnaire had a much greater proportion of hesitant respondents. Likewise, contrasted to 31% of non-pregnant participants, about 40% of them attributed their willingness to get vaccinated against coronavirus to social media. They also demonstrated a considerably stronger mean score on all subcategories of the VAX measure. The adjusted odd ratio findings showed that the independent factors for vaccine reluctance appeared to be trusting rumors on social media (adj OR: 2.58), not being afraid of covid-19 (adj OR: 2.01), not believing in COVID-19 existence (adj OR: 2.53), and not believing in vaccines (adj OR: 4.25). Uncertainty about the COVID-19 vaccine is very prevalent among expectant mothers. The investigation accentuates the pressing need to administer COVID-19 vaccination to the general public, including expectant mothers who might be anxious about the vaccine.
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- Erum Rehman
- School of Economics, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Jinan, China
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- Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematical Sciences, Karakoram International University Gilgit, Gilgit, Pakistan
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- Science and Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czechia,*Correspondence: Ondrej Holy ✉
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Rehman E, Rehman S. Particulate air pollution and metabolic risk factors: Which are more prone to cardiac mortality. Front Public Health 2022; 10:995987. [PMID: 36339190 PMCID: PMC9631442 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.995987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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This study explored multiplex, country-level connections between a wide range of cardiac risk factors and associated mortality within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The grey relational analysis (GRA) methodology is used to evaluate data from 2001 to 2018 to compute scores and rank countries based on cardiac mortality. Subsequently, we used the conservative (Min-Max) technique to determine which South Asian country contributes the most to cardiac mortality. The Hurwicz criterion is further applied for optimization by highlighting the risk factors with the highest impact on cardiac mortality. Empirical findings revealed that India and Nepal are the leading drivers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among all SAARC nations based on the results of the GRA methodology. Moreover, the outcomes based on the Hurwicz criterion and the conservative criterion indicated that CVD mortality is considerably impacted by household air pollution from the combustion of solid fuel, with India as a potential contributor in the SAARC region. The outcomes of this research may enable international organizations and public health policymakers to make better decisions and investments within the SAARC region to minimize the burden of CVD while also strengthening environmentally sustainable healthcare practices.
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- Erum Rehman
- Department of Mathematics, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan,School of Economics, Shandong University of Science and Economics, Jinan, China,Group of Energy, Economy and Systems Dynamics, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, Pakistan,*Correspondence: Shazia Rehman
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Rehman S, Jianglin Z. Micronutrient deficiencies and cardiac health. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1010737. [PMID: 36313070 PMCID: PMC9614333 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1010737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Inadequate diet and nutritional quality are potentially correlated with an escalated risk of cardiac-related morbidity and mortality. A plethora of knowledge is available regarding the influence of heart-healthy dietary patterns in response to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), yet little is known regarding the best approaches to adopt. In response, the present investigation aims to bridge this knowledge gap by implementing mathematical machine learning grey methodology to assess the degree of influence and the potential contributing factors in DALYs due to ischemic heart disease and stroke, in conjunction with the Hurwicz (Min-Max) criterion. The outcomes highlighted that a diet low in fruits is a potential contributor to IHD-related DALYS, whereas a diet low in vegetables is a more grounded contributor to stroke-related DALYs in Spain, among others. Moreover, the Hurwicz approach highlighted IHD to be more impacted due to dietary and nutritional factors than stroke. In conclusion, our investigation strongly supports a balanced diet and precision nutrition guidelines as a strategy for reducing cardiac-related diseases in the Spanish population. It is a public health primary consideration to build an ambiance that encourages, rather than hinders, compliance with cardioprotective dietary practices among all people.
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- Shazia Rehman
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Dermatology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China,Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Skin Diseases, Shenzhen, China,*Correspondence: Zhang Jianglin
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Rehman S, Shahiman MA, Khaleel MA, Holý O. Does the intubation timeline affect the in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients? A retrospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:1023229. [PMID: 36275820 PMCID: PMC9582598 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1023229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Effective strategies for managing coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) patients suffering from acute respiratory distress are constantly evolving. The timeline and threshold for transitioning from non-invasive ventilation to intermittent mandatory ventilation in critical cases who develop COVID-19-related respiratory distress are undetermined. The present research intends to investigate if emergency room intubations in COVID-19 patients affect mortality. Methods Between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021, we retrospectively reviewed chart analysis on all patients with confirmed positive COVID-19 screening and who underwent endotracheal intubation. Depending on when the intubation was performed; early in the emergency room or delayed outside the emergency room, patients were separated into two cohorts. In addition to comorbid clinical manifestations, the quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) score, and in-hospital mortality were all recorded as demographic and clinical information. Results Fifty-eight of the 224 corona-positive patients who underwent intubation had their intubations performed in the emergency room. Age, sex, alcohol use, and smoking status did not significantly differ between the two categories at the baseline. The mean qSOFA score was higher in the early intubation cohort (3.5; p < 0.000) along with more underlying comorbidities (3.0; p < 0.000). When compared to the late intubation cohort (45.78%), patients treated with early intubation had a significantly greater death rate (67.24%). Conclusion In summary, we discovered that patients who underwent intubation in the emergency units exhibited a high quick SOFA score as well as maximum co-morbid conditions than patients intubated somewhere else in the hospital. The findings of our investigation imply that intubating patients too early might be risky.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shazia Rehman
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Urology, and Renal Transplantation, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Computer Science and Mathematics, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq
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- Science and Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czechia,*Correspondence: Ondřej Holý
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