Coinfection of Hepatitis B and C Viruses and Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Abdullah A. Awadh, Abdulrahman A. Alharthi, Basil A. Alghamdi, Seraj T. Alghamdi, Mohammed K. Baqays, Ibrahim S. Binrabaa, Israa A. Malli

“…The pooled analysis showed that the risk of HCC was significantly higher in the case-cohort who were positive for HBsAg (odds ratio [OR] = 9.70 [3.75, 25.12], P = 0.0001), HBV DNA or HBeAg (OR = 22.77 [10.00, 51.88], P = 0.0001), HBV and HCV coinfection (OR = 46.07 [26.33, 80.60], P = 0.0001) than the control cohort. …”
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Low Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio as a Possible Predictor of an Unfavourable Clinical Outcome in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke after Mechanical Thrombectomy by Katarína Pinčáková, Georgi Krastev, Jozef Haring, Miroslav Mako, Viktória Mikulášková, Vladimír Bošák

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis confirmed that the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) was an independent predictor of unfavourable clinical outcome at 3 months (odds ratio=0.761, 95% confidence interval 0.625–0.928, and P=0.007). …”
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Alteration of Thyroid-Related Hormones within Normal Ranges and Early Functional Outcomes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke by Xiao-yan Xu, Wen-yu Li, Xing-yue Hu

“…On multiple logistic regression analysis, lower total T3 concentrations remained independently associated with poor functional outcome [odds ratio (OR), 0.10; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.01–0.84; P=0.035]. …”
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Association between parity and gravidity & hypertension and blood pressure: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sofia B Ahmed, Sonia Butalia, Magali Robert, Tyrone G Harrison, Sandra M Dumanski, Nabilah Gulamhusein, Badal S B Pattar, Jane A Schulz

“…If there are sufficient data, they will be summarised using random effects meta-analysis to estimate the pooled risk ratio or odds ratio of hypertension. Stratified and subgroup analyses will be used to explore potential sources of heterogeneity.PROSPERO registration number CRD42024560535.…”
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Association Between Sociodemographic Variables, Healthy Habits, and Stress with Risk Scales for Liver Disease Associated with Metabolic Dysfunction by Ángel Arturo López-González, Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rifá, Hernán Paublini Oliveira, Cristina Martorell Sánchez, Pedro Juan Tárraga López, José Ignacio Ramírez-Manent

“…Among them, the variables showing the strongest associations (represented by odds ratio values) were age and physical activity. Conclusions: The profile of an individual at higher risk of elevated MAFLD risk scale values is a male, aged 50 or older, belonging to lower socioeconomic levels (manual laborers), a smoker, sedentary, with low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, and with high stress scale scores.…”
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Health-seeking behaviors during an outbreak of acute conjunctivitis in Central India by Samrat Chatterjee, Anil B Gangwe, Deepshikha Agrawal

“…Individuals aged 21–40 years (odds ratio [OR]: 0.24, 95% CI: 0.05–1.03, P = 0.055) and those from villages (OR: 0.16, 95% CI: 0.07–0.32, P < 0.001) were less likely to use prophylaxis. …”
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Impaired Glucose Metabolism Is Associated with Visit-to-Visit Blood Pressure Variability in Participants without Cardiovascular Disease by Nobuo Sasaki, Ryoji Ozono, Saeko Fujiwara, Ryo Maeda, Yasuki Kihara

“…The samples falling in the highest quartile were considered as having high SD/CV. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) for high SD of SBP in the IFG (OR, 1.39; P<0.003), IGT (OR, 1.26; P<0.001), and diabetes (OR, 1.54; P<0.001) groups was significantly higher than that for high SD of SBP in the NGT group. …”
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Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience. by Kikelomo Ololade Wright, Adeyinka Adeniran, Adedayo Aderibigbe, Olufunsho Akinyemi, Temiloluwa Fagbemi, Omoyeni Ayodeji, Biola Adepase, Emmanuella Zamba, Hussein Abdurrazzaq, Faith Oniyire, Olusegun Ogboye, Akin Abayomi

“…Additionally, gender, religion, income, household location, and self-rated health status were significant predictors of household CHE, with adjusted odds ratios of 4.42, 2.45, 1.00, 1.07, and 1.69, respectively.…”
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Association between NSAIDs and Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Nitipong Permpalung, Sikarin Upala, Anawin Sanguankeo, Suthanya Sornprom

“…The nine studies from which data were extracted involved over 39,000 subjects. The pooled odds ratio for history of NSAID use in participants with CDAD compared with controls was 1.41 (95% CI 1.06–1.87; p<0.01), indicating a significant increased odds of CDAD among patients exposed to NSAIDs. …”
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Cesarean section and the gestational duration of subsequent pregnancies: A nationwide register-based cohort study. by Felix Evers, Christopher Flatley, Karin Ytterberg, Julius Juodakis, Pol Solé-Navais, Bo Jacobsson

“…<h4>Results</h4>When using standard logistic regression, previous cesarean section was associated with an increased risk of both spontaneous preterm birth (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.67, 95% CI 1.57-1.77) and postterm birth (aOR 1.55, 95% CI 1.49-1.62). …”
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Prevalence and determinants of eating disorder risk among Bangladeshi public university students: A cross-sectional study by Md​. Hasan Al Banna, Md​. Forshed Dewan, Mohammad Raihan Tariq, Abu Sayeed, Satyajit Kundu, Tasnim Rahman Disu, Sumaiya Akter, Sumaia Sahrin, Md Shafiqul Islam Khan

“…Being female (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.4 to 4.2), aged between 17-21 years (AOR = 2.0, 95% CI: 1.2 to 3.6), overweight (AOR = 4.9; 95% CI: 1.6 to 14.9) and obese (AOR = 7.7, 95% CI: 1.9 to 31.4) showed a higher odds of having an eating disorder risk in the present study. …”
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The Effects of HLA-G Gene Polymorphism and sHLA-G Level in Women with Threatened Abortion by Ahmed H. Merdas, Mayada N. Iqbal, Nisreen Sherif Alyasiri

“…The rs2249863 T/C/G was a statistically significant difference between the T allele and the G allele, with an odds ratio of 1.720 (p-value = 0.038). In conclusion, serum sHLA-G levels in threatened abortion patients' sera are significantly lower than in normal pregnant women. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome Among People Living With HIV on Dolutegravir and Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study by Mohammed Jemal MSc, Baye Ashenef MSc, Deresse Sinamaw MSc, Adane Adugna MSc, Mamaru Getinet MSc, Temesgen Baylie MSc, Nuredin Chura Waritu MSc

“…Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m 2 (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.04; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13-8.14), CD4 count ≥ 500 cells/mm 3 (AOR = 3.01; 95% CI: 1.09-8.28), insufficient physical activity (AOR = 2.60; 95% CI: 1.00-6.72), and DTG-based regimen (AOR = 2.86; 95% CI: 1.14-7.20) were associated with metabolic syndrome. …”
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Continuing dental education (CDE) programs: Are dentists keeping themselves updated? by Ramandeep S. Gambhir, Umang Jagga, Rina Singh, Ramandeep Kaur, Garish Kumar, Aanchal Gupta

“…Postgraduate degree (odds ratio [OR]: 2.15, P = 0.023) and affiliation with an institution (OR: 2.46, P = 0.032) were significant factors contributing toward participation in CDE programs. …”
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Integrated care teams in primary care improve clinical outcomes and care processes in patients with non-communicable diseases by Pei Lin Hu, Cynthia Yan-Ling Tan, Ngoc Hoang Long Nguyen, Rebekah Ryanne Wu, Juliana Bahadin, Nivedita Vikas Nadkarni, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…The ICT cohort was more likely to achieve treatment goals for systolic blood pressure (SBP) (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.52, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.38–1.68), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (AOR = 1.72, 95% CI = 1.49–1.99), and glycated haemoglobin (AOR = 1.28, 95% CI = 1.09–1.51). …”
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On-Time Appointment Keeping and Associated Factors among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Adult Patients Accessing Antiretroviral Therapy at Health Centers in East Gojjam Zone... by Mengistie Kassahun Tariku, Abebe Habtamu Belete, Daniel Tarekegn Worede, Sewnet Wongiel Misikir

“…Being >24 years old (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.13; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.54–4.25), being unmarried (AOR = 0.59; 95% CI = 0.45–0.82), taking a drug regimen of tenofovir + lamivudine (3TC) + efavirenz (EFV) (AOR = 2.11; 95% CI = 1.84–3.62), taking ART ≥12 months (AOR = 4.32; 95% CI = 2.22–8.40), having a mobile (AOR = 2.22; 95% CI = 1.44–3.64), and getting adherence support (AOR = 1.83; 95% CI = 1.16; 95% 1.16–3.50) were significant factors. …”
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Continuation of education after marriage and its relationship with professional maternal healthcare utilization among young adult women in Bangladesh. by Sihab Howlader, Md Aminur Rahman, Md Mosfequr Rahman

“…Compared to young adult women who did not continue their education after marriage, women who continued were more likely to utilize ≥4 professional ANC (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.11-1.94), ≥8 professional ANC (AOR = 1.22; 95% CI = 1.01-1.74), and professional delivery care services (AOR = 1.78; 95% CI = 1.29-2.44). …”
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Characteristics of Traffic Accidents on Highways: An Analysis Based on Patients Treated at a Regional Trauma Center by Sung Yong Lee, Kyung Hoon Sun, Chan Yong Park, Tae Hoon Kim

“…Three meteorological risk factors were found to be significantly associated with traffic accidents: rainy roads (odds ratio [OR] 2.08; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.84–3.29; p=0.01), icy or snowy roads (OR 5.12; 95% CI 2.88–7.33; p<0.01), and foggy conditions (OR 2.94; 95% CI 2.15–4.03; p<0.05). …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections After a Lower Segment Cesarean Section in Bahrain - A Retrospective Analytical Study by Hasan Almajed, Yusuf Jalili

“…Predictors of higher rates of SSI post-LSCS included having an emergency LSCS (odds ratio [OR]=4.14), a longer hospital stay (OR 1.37), and pre-operative stage 1 hypertension (OR=2.66), while diabetes mellitus (OR=0.29) and post-operative elevated laying blood pressure were linked to a reduced risk (OR=0.42) of postLSCS SSI. …”
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Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in ischemic stroke and associated risk factors: A hospital-based study in Indonesia by Theodore Amadeo Nathan, Raisa Wibowo, Radhitya Sasongkojati, Budhi Hartoko, Debora Theresia Butarbutar

“…CHF and dyslipidemia increased the risk of AF by 27-fold (P = 0.001, odds ratio [OR]: 27.400) and 21-fold (P = 0.013, OR: 21.812), respectively. …”
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