The Loge GDR Was Strongly Associated with NAFLD as a Predictor in Normoalbuminuric Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Ji B, Gao G, Zhao H, Sheng J, Ma X, Shi S, Ban B

“…Baolan Ji,1 Guanqi Gao,2 Hongyan Zhao,2,3 Jie Sheng,2,3 Xuan Ma,2,3 Shuwei Shi,1– 3 Bo Ban1,2 1Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272029, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Endocrinology, Linyi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shandong Second Medical University, Linyi, Shandong, 276034, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Bo Ban, Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, 89 Guhuai Road, Jining, Shandong, 272029, People’s Republic of China, Email banbo2011@163.com Shuwei Shi, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, 261000, People’s Republic of China, Email ssw15689286547@163.comAim: Attenuated insulin-sensitivity (IS) is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and is closely linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In recent years, many surrogate markers of IS have emerged to predict NAFLD. …”
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Clinical Patterns and Outcome of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Seon Young Ahn, Suk Bae Kim, Il Han Song

“…The aim of this study was to compare the clinical patterns and survival outcomes of NAFLD-related HCC patients and those of alcoholic liver disease (ALD)-related or hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related HCC patients. …”
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Percepción de riesgo sobre el consumo de drogas en estudiantes universitarios by Andres Santiago Galarza Schoenfeld, Patricia Josefa López Mero, María Consuelo Pibaque Tigua, Alfonso José Collantes Zavala

“…El 91,30 % refirió consumo de drogas lícitas (tabaco 43,63 % y alcohol 61,39 %); el 31,26 % consumían drogas medicamentosas y el 23,29 % drogas ilícitas; de ellos, el 85,42 % refirió consumo de marihuana. …”
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Unlocking the link: predicting cardiovascular disease risk with a focus on airflow obstruction using machine learning by Xiyu Cao, Jianli Ma, Xiaoyi He, Yufei Liu, Yang Yang, Yaqi Wang, Chuantao Zhang

“…Analysis included 12 variables: age, gender, race, PIR, education, smoking, alcohol, BMI, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and AO. …”
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Exosomes and Their Therapeutic Potentials of Stem Cells by Chao Han, Xuan Sun, Ling Liu, Haiyang Jiang, Yan Shen, Xiaoyun Xu, Jie Li, Guoxin Zhang, Jinsha Huang, Zhicheng Lin, Nian Xiong, Tao Wang

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Impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students and recommendations for the post-pandemic period: A systematic review by Tamiris Beppler Martins, Joaquim Henrique Lorenzetti Branco, Taís Beppler Martins, Gilmar Moraes Santos, Alexandro Andrade

“…Less frequently, studies highlighted the increase in alcohol and drug consumption and suicidal ideation. …”
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Characterization and DNA barcoding of Zambian plant species used as inoculum in the traditional fermentation of Munkoyo; a cereal-based beverage by Mubonda Kalumbilo, David Chuba, Agripina Banda, Eddy J. Smid, Sijmen E. Schoustra, Gerlinde B. De Deyn

“…Abstract Background Munkoyo, a non-alcoholic fermented beverage, is traditionally prepared in Zambia and neighbouring countries using cooked grains and the uncooked roots of wild plant species, collectively called ‘Munkoyo’ plants. …”
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Coffee, including caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis by Paul Roderick, Peter Clive Hayes, Julie Parkes, Ryan Buchanan, Oliver John Kennedy, Jonathan Andrew Fallowfield

“…There was evidence that the association was not significantly altered by stage of liver disease or the presence/absence of high alcohol consumption, high body mass index, type 2 diabetes mellitus, smoking, or hepatitis B and C viruses. …”
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Modifiable Risk Factors for Stroke in Syria: A Nationwide Multi-centre Case-Control Study by Mhd Mustafa Albitar, Subhia Maya, Khaled Kalalib Al Ashabia, Ghassan Hamzeh, Ameer Kakaje

“…Moreover, several lifestyle risk factors contributed to IS: Alcohol consumption [AOR 4.80 (1.72–13.41)], a diet lacking fruits and vegetables [AOR 2.04 (1.28–3.23)], and low physical activity PA [AOR 1.75 (1.01–2.86)]. …”
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Mind at rest, mind at risk: A prospective population-based study of sleep and subsequent mental disorders by Mari Hysing, Allison G. Harvey, Ann Kristin Skrindo Knudsen, Jens C. Skogen, Anne Reneflot, Børge Sivertsen

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Prevalence of HIV infection and uptake of HIV/AIDs services among fishermen on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania. by Patrick Mwanahapa, Mtoro J Mtoro, Dina Gerald, Pius Horumpende, Salaam Mujeeb

“…In adjusted analysis, using alcohol before sex (aOR = 2.32, 95 CI: 1.42-3.80), not testing for HIV in the last 12 months (aOR = 4.69, 95% CI: 2.79-7.88), and not using condoms (aOR = 1.94, 95% CI: 1.13-3.27) were significantly associated with HIV infection among fishermen.…”
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Effect of healthy lifestyle score trajectory on all-cause mortality in the late middle-aged and older population: Finding from 17-year retrospective cohort study by Jeong Min Yang, Jieun Hwang

“…To evaluate this, the Healthy Lifestyle Score (HLS), which focuses on health protecting behaviors (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, body mass index), is widely used. …”
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READMISSIONS TO ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT CARE: A REGISTER STUDY by VISA VADÉN, RIITTAKERTTU KALTIALA, TIMO HOLTTINEN

“…Conversely, depressive symptoms and concerning alcohol and substance use were found to be protective against readmissions. …”
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Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Low Skeletal Muscle Mass in Adults Based on NHANES 2011–2018 by Rong-Zhen Xie, Xu-Song Li, Fang-Di Zha, Guo-Qing Li, Wei-Qiang Zhao, Yu-Feng Liang, Jie-Feng Huang

“…Other significant factors included diabetes and alcohol consumption, while education and smoking status were not significantly associated. …”
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Risk factors of gallbladder cancer in Nepal: A case control study. by Chanda Thakur, Roshan Kumar Mahato, Sabina Marasini, Dinesh Timalsena, Krishna Sagar Sharma, Biraj Man Karmacharya

“…On multivariate analysis, the risk factors studied were; parity ≥3 (AOR = 2.80, 95% CI: 1.17-6.66, P value 0.020), being ethnic group of Terai/Madhesi (AOR = 7.88, 95% CI: 3.16-19.66, P value <0.001), being Janajati (AOR = 3.36, 95% CI: 1.17-6.61, P value <0.001), having gallbladder related disease (AOR = 2.00, 95% CI:1.00-4.02, P value 0.049), consuming alcohol ≥100ml/day (AOR = 3.44, 95% CI:1.11-10.63, P value 0.032), exposed with pesticides ≥2 times in a year (AOR = 4.04, 95% CI: 1.27-12.89, P value 0.018) and consuming less vegetables and fruits (<1 times per day in a week) (AOR = 2.69, 95% CI:1.34-5.40, P value 0.005).…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of seven psychiatric disorders in India by Vikas Dhiman, Geetha R. Menon, Rajnarayan R. Tiwari

“…We performed a meta-analysis to estimate an up-to-date pooled estimate of the prevalence of depression, alcohol use disorder (AUD), anxiety disorder (AD), intellectual disability, suicidal attempt/death, autism, and bipolar disorder (BD) in India. …”
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Dose-response risks of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality according to sex-specific cigarette smoking pack-year quantiles by Jieun Hwang, Suyoung Jo, Heewon Kang, Eunsil Cheon, Sung-il Cho

“…Based on the number of deaths in 2018, hazard ratios (HRs) were estimated for all-cause mortality, as well as for death caused by all cancers, lung cancer, and cardiovascular diseases according to pack-years adjusted for age, household income, marital status, body mass index, physical activity, and alcohol consumption. Results A significant increase in the risk of all-cause mortality was observed for current smokers (men HR=1.90; 95% CI: 1.69–2.14; women HR=2.25; 95% CI: 1.68–2.99) and former smokers (men HR=1.31; 95% CI: 1.17–1.47; women HR=2.35; 95% CI: 1.63–3.39) compared with that for those who had never smoked. …”
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Entre la tradición y el proyecto moderno: proyectos de vida de jóvenes rurales pewenche by Blanca Amo, Francisca Román Mella, Gabriela Garcés, Daniela Palet Correa, Alba Zambrano

“…También se identifican dificultades que ponen en riesgo la construcción de los proyectos de vida de la juventud rural pewenche, entre las que destacan el consumo de alcohol y otras drogas, el embarazo adolescente, dificultades económicas y familiares, y la falta de tierras. …”
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Risk of Dementia and Its Associated Factors Among the Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Attending a Tertiary Cardiac Hospital of Dhaka City: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Fardina Rahman Omi, Lingkan Barua, Palash Chandra Banik, Syed Mosfiqur Rahman, Mithila Faruque

“…In the final model of hierarchical multiple regression, the risk score showed a significant association with several risk factors: family history of diabetes (p = 0.03), alcohol intake (p = 0.03), current smoking (p = 0.03), estimated glomerular filtration rate (p = 0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.02). …”
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Evaluating the Resistance Performance of the VAEPC and the PAFRC Composites against a Low-Velocity Impact in Varying Temperature by Gwang-Hee Heo, Jong-Gun Park, Chung-Gil Kim

“…This paper aims to evaluate the resistance performance of the vinyl acetate ethylene polymer cement (VAEPC) composite and the polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced cement (PAFRC) composite against a low-velocity impact in varying temperature. …”
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