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Exposure to Occupational Carcinogens and Non-Oncogene Addicted Phenotype in Lung Cancer: Results from a Real-Life Observational Study.

Background/Objectives: Lung cancer (LC) remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide, with both environmental and occupational expo … those with low occupational exposure. Logistic regression models-adjusted for age, sex, and smoking habits-confirmed that HE patients had a significantly higher likelihood of developing nOA tumors (OR = 3.07; 95% CI: 1.16-8.11; p = 0.023). This association persisted after adjusting for smoking habits Exposures occurring 5-10 years before diagnosis seemed …

Факторы, влияющие на наличие лекарств от хронических заболеваний в ОАЭ: перспективное когортное исследование, 2021-2022.

Цель: Оценка эволюции факторов соответствия хроническим заболеваниям лекарственным препаратам и выявление факторов, прогнозирующих долгосрочное присоединение к ОАЭ. Материалы и методы: пациенты ≥18 возраст; недавно поставлен диагноз one из следующих заболеваний: анкилозный спондилит, сердечная недостаточность, множественный склероз, псориаз или астма и прописанные долгосрочные лекарства ≥12 Месяцы (М12), затем отнесенные к следующей категории (продолжение лечения путем назначения врача) или потерянные для последующего наблюдения. Оценка соблюдения была произведена с использованием Программы оц

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Aim: To assess the evolution of chronic disease medication adherence factors and identify factors predictive of long-term adherence in the U … , difficulties joining community activities, and acknowledgement of an influential role of cultural habits/spiritual beliefs. The highest means score differences from M0 to M12 were for difficulties joining community activities (difference [diff] M12-M0 = 1.32, p < 10-4), role of cultural habits (diff = 1.05, p < 10-4), role of spiritual beliefs (diff = …

Association between weight-adjusted waist index and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a population-based study.

BACKGROUND: Obesity is the most important driver of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); nevertheless, the relationship of weight-adju … ry analysis to test the potential impact of body mass index (BMI), age, smoking status and exercise habits on the association of WWI with NAFLD. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to estimate cut-off points for identifying NAFLD in the entire population and in both sexes. RESULTS: The current study included a population of 11,805 i …

Relationship between parental adverse childhood experiences and the prevalence of early childhood caries.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine the behavioural health conditions associated with parents' retrospective adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) scores and their children's early childhood caries (ECC) in parent-child dyads. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Parents with children younger than 72 months were included in the study. A relational screening model was used. Interaction among ACEs, ECC, nutritional habits and oral hygiene habits were evaluated. Chi-square tests and t-tests were used in the study. Multiple variables were evaluated using the artificial neural network (ANN) model. …

Dental Caries and Erosive Tooth Wear Among 12-Year-Old Hong Kong Children.

OBJECTIVE: This study is to investigate the dental caries, erosive tooth wear status, and oral health-related habits of 12-year-old Hong Kong children. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey recruited 12-year-old children using clustered random sampling from three main districts. The trained examiner examined the children's caries status using the criteria recommended by the World Health Organization and recorded their caries experience using the decayed, missing, and filled tooth (DMFT) index. The children's tooth wear status was determined using the Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index…

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on gambling: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people's habits changed radically. In fact, to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, governments implemented restrictive measures that influenced the lives of individuals. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on gambling by examining three different outcomes: frequency, expenditure, and transition among possible types of gambling. METHODS: All studies assessing the impact of restrictive measures implemented to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 on gambling were included. For the search, two different databases were used…

Gendered narratives and cultural shifts: A qualitative study on decadal changes in community alcohol consumption.

Alcohol consumption has been a central practice in Sabah, Malaysia. However, this region has witnessed a nuanced shift in drinking habits over the last decade, raising concerns about the health, economic, and social implications of alcohol use within the community in Sabah. This study explores the impact of gender narratives and cultural transformations on alcohol consumption within Sabah over the last decade. The objectives of this research include 1) assessing the shifts in alcohol consumption patterns over the last 10 years, 2) understand the role of gender differences in shaping these patt…

Status of Healthy Choices, Attitudes and Health Education of Children and Young People in Romania-A Literature Review.

Background and Objectives: This study aims to assess the health status and factors influencing healthy choices among children and young people in Romania, as well as the efficacy of related health education programs. Through understanding these dynamics, the study seeks to provide insights that can shape targeted interventions, policies, and educational strategies to improve this demographic's overall health and well-being. Materials and Methods: For this study, we performed a literature review of original published papers on the health status, healthy habits, health education, predisposition …

Undernutrition among exclusive breastfeeding mothers and its associated factors in Southwest Ethiopia: A community-based study.

BACKGROUND: An exclusive breastfeeding period is a time when the infant's feeding depends on only breast milk. Inadequate maternal nutrition … meals (adjusted odds ratio = 2.104; 95% confidence interval: 1.208, 3.664), poor dietary diversity habits (adjusted odds ratio = 3.605; 95% confidence interval: 2.112, 6.153), a lack of nutrition information (adjusted odds ratio = 1.853; 95% confidence interval: 1.070, 3.212), and household food insecurity (adjusted odds ratio = 4.424; 95% confidence in …

Lifestyle and fertility-specific quality of life affect reproductive outcomes in couples undergoing in vitro fertilization.

OBJECTIVE: A Mediterranean dietary pattern, sleeping habits, physical activity, and lifestyle appear to affect reproductive health. There are few reports about whether fertility-specific quality of life (QOL) is linked to infertility treatment outcomes. The aim of this study is to investigate when lifestyle factors and fertility-specific QOL are comprehensively considered, which factors influence assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes. METHODS: This prospective cohort includes 291 women undergoing a first ART treatment at multiple centers in Japan and was designed to evaluate the inf…

Exploring the prevalence of anabolic steroid use among men and women resistance training practitioners after the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individual health and fitness routines globally. Resistance training, in p … f-administered questionnaires, which included questions regarding demographic information, training habits, and current or prior usage of AS. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software and the chi-square method, with a significance level of (P < 0.05). RESULTS: A total of 3603 men and women resistance training practitioners completed the sur …

A single-blinded, randomized, parallel intervention to evaluate genetics and omics-based personalized nutrition in general population via an e-commerce tool: The PREVENTOMICS e-commerce study.

BACKGROUND: Personalized nutrition (PN) has been proposed as a strategy to increase the effectiveness of dietary recommendations and ultimat … nce screener (MEDAS) score; secondary outcomes included biometric and metabolic markers and dietary habits. RESULTS: Volunteers were categorized with a scoring system based on biomarkers of lipid, carbohydrate metabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbiota, and dietary recommendations delivered accordingly in the PN and PP groups. The interv …

[Oral health behavior and parental cognition of first-grade children in urban and suburban areas of Shanghai].

PURPOSE: To investigate oral health behaviors of first-grade school children and parents' cognition of oral health in urban and suburban are … oride toothpaste was 53.25% and 44.79%, respectively. Compared with the suburban area, the brushing habits of school-aged children in urban area were better, the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05). In terms of medical habits, the proportion of children with no dental experience in urban and suburban areas was 26.99% and 44.08%, and the prop …

Effects of social confinement during the first wave of COVID-19 in Mexico City.

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic led to global social confinement that had a significant impact on people's lives. This includes changes such as increased loneliness and isolation, changes in sleep patterns and social habits, increased substance use and domestic violence, and decreased physical activities. In some cases, it has increased mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to analyze the living conditions that arose during social confinement in the first wave of COVID-19 within a group of volunteer…

Night eating syndrome is associated with mental health issues among palestinian undergraduate students-cross sectional study.

BACKGROUND: University students are exposed to several factors associated with Night Eating Syndrome NES, which is distinguished by nocturnal consumption and/or evening hyperphagia. The main purpose of the current study is to examine the state of NES, and to explore its relationship with selected factors (e.g. sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, body mass index "BMI", and mental health) among a sample of undergraduates. METHODS: A cross-section design was done among undergraduates recruited from three universities in the southern part of Palestine. Students completed a self-administra…

Acute and chronic effects by nicotine on striatal neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity in the female rat brain.

INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use is in part a gendered activity, yet neurobiological studies outlining the effect by nicotine on the female brain are scarce. The aim of this study was to outline acute and sub-chronic effects by nicotine on the female rat brain, with special emphasis on neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity in the dorsolateral striatum (DLS), a key brain region with respect to the formation of habits. METHODS: In vivo microdialysis and ex vivo electrophysiology were performed in nicotine naïve female Wistar rats, and following sub-chronic nicotine exposure (0.36 mg/kg free base, …

Isfahan Twin Cohort: A Ten-Year Longitudinal Prospective Study Based on A Twin Registry.

BACKGROUND: The Isfahan Twin Cohort (ITC) aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between genetics and environment in … started in 2020. Data collection, including the demographics, socioeconomic status, health-related habits, medical history, and zygosity of the participants, was performed using validated questionnaires. Moreover, anthropometric measurements and blood pressure assessments were performed by a trained nurse. Also, fasting blood and morning urine samples w …

Comparison of lifestyle and nutritional status between women with and without metabolic syndrome.

INTRODUCTION: Amidst the growing epidemic of obesity and diabetes, metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of the greatest health problems. Lifestyle factors and bad habits are responsible for the emergence and development of MetS. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to compare and check whether women with MetS adhered to a healthy diet and had a healthier lifestyle than women without MetS, and to compare the impact of women's lifestyles on their nutritional status. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 167 women aged 20-78. As per guidelines, all tests required fasting. Comparisons of individua…

Efficacy and dose response of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Probiotics have shown promise in alleviating symptoms of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D); however, the cer … group (P < 0.05). A reduction in sub-scores related to abdominal pain, abdominal distension, bowel habits, and quality of life was observed in both L. plantarum groups compared to placebo (P < 0.001). Further, 62.5% and 88.4% of participants administered L. plantarum 1B and 10B, respectively, were classified as stool consistency responders based on a re …

Dysbiosis and leaky gut in hyper-inflated COPD patients: Have smoking and exercise training any role?

BACKGROUND: To characterize the leaky gut syndrome in a cohort of COPD patients with lung hyperinflation according to their clinical history … ndependent of BMI, CRF, GOLD stage or hyperinflation severity, and inhaled steroid therapy. Smoking habits (smokers vs ex-smokers) influenced only Bacteroides species (p<0.05) and no systemic inflammation was present in these patients. On the contrary, Zonulin concentration, a marker of intestinal permeability, was significantly higher than normal (2.8 t …