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UnknownPerception of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID 19 pandemic is far from over, and vaccines remain important tool for fighting the disease. As the preventive effects of the COVID-19 vaccine emerges, it is likely that the perception of importance and safety of vaccines have a positive effect on the acceptance of other vaccines. However, i...
S-EPMC9622340 | biostudies-literature
UnknownMaternal, neonatal, and child health systems under rapid urbanization: a qualitative study in a suburban district in Vietnam.
BACKGROUND:Vietnam has been successful in increasing access to maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) services during last decades; however, little is known about whether the primary MNCH service utilization has been properly utilized under the recent rapid urbanization. We aimed to examine cur...
S-EPMC7003413 | biostudies-literature
UnknownNationwide Study of the Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in Korea.

Background

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a condition with an uncertain global incidence, and information on its diagnosis and management is limited. This study aimed to address these knowledge gaps.

Methods

This study utilized customized claims data from the Health Insurance Re...
S-EPMC10948259 | biostudies-literature
UnknownAssociation between CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, ATRIA, and Essen Stroke Risk Scores and Functional Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Who Received Endovascular Thrombectomy.
Background: CHADS2, CHA2DS2-VASc, ATRIA, and Essen stroke risk scores are used to estimate thromboembolism risk. We aimed to investigate the association between unfavorable outcomes and stroke risk scores in patients who received endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Methods: This study was performed usi...
S-EPMC9570925 | biostudies-literature
UnknownCDCP1 Expression Is a Potential Biomarker of Poor Prognosis in Resected Stage I Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.
Although early-stage lung cancer has increased owing to the introduction of screening programs, high recurrence rate remains a critical concern. We aimed to explore biomarkers related to the prognosis of surgically resected non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In this retrospective study, we collecte...
S-EPMC8779436 | biostudies-literature
UnknownAssociation between Low Ankle-Brachial Index and Poor Outcomes in Patients with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source.
We investigated the association of low ankle-brachial index (ABI < 0.9) with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) as well as whether the association differed by ESUS subtype. This retrospective single-cent...
S-EPMC9181204 | biostudies-literature
UnknownThe Role of Urinary N-Acetyl-β-d-glucosaminidase in Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Kidney Injury: Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study.

Background and aims

Currently, it is difficult to predict the reversibility of renal function and to discriminate renal parenchymal injury in cirrhotic patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). The aim of this study is to evaluate whether urine N-acetyl-β-d-Glucosaminidase (NAG) can pr...
S-EPMC8509706 | biostudies-literature
UnknownBody mass index, waist circumference and cardiovascular diseases in transitional ages (40 and 66 years).

Background

There is lack of data on effect modification by age on the association between body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). We aimed to investigate the impact of BMI and WC on incident CVDs in individuals aged 40 and 66 years.

Methods

S-EPMC9891979 | biostudies-literature
UnknownLong-term outcomes of patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source according to subtype.
The prognosis of patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) may vary according to the underlying cause. Therefore, we aimed to divide ESUS into subtypes and assess the long-term outcomes. Consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke who underwent a comprehensive workup, including ...
S-EPMC11039691 | biostudies-literature
UnknownImproving the Clinical Outcome in Stroke Patients Receiving Thrombolytic or Endovascular Treatment in Korea: from the SECRET Study.
We investigated whether there was an annual change in outcomes in patients who received the thrombolytic therapy or endovascular treatment (EVT) in Korea. This analysis was performed using data from a nationwide multicenter registry for exploring the selection criteria of patients who would benefit ...
S-EPMC7141338 | biostudies-literature
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