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Temporal Patterns Of Cancer Burden In Asia, 1990–2019: A Systematic Examination For The Global Burden Of Disease 2019 Study, Rajesh Sharma, Hedayat Abbastabar, Deldar Morad Abdulah, Hassan Abidi, Hassan Abolhassani, Zahra Abrehdari-Tafreshi, Abdorrahim Absalan, Hiwa Abubaker Ali, Eman Abu-Gharbieh, Juan Manuel Acuna, Nasrin Adib, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Abbas Aghaei, Aqeel Ahmad, Sajjad Ahmad, Ali Ahmadi, Sepideh Ahmadi, Luai A. Ahmed, Marjan Ajami, Hanadi Al Hamad, Syed Mahfuz Al Hasan, Fahad Mashhour Alanezi, Adel Ali Saeed Al-Gheethi, Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi, Abid Ali, Beriwan Abdulqadir Ali, Yousef Alimohamadi, Syed Mohamed Aljunid

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Background: Cancers represent a challenging public health threat in Asia. This study examines the temporal patterns of incidence, mortality, disability and risk factors of 29 cancers in Asia in the last three decades. Methods: The age, sex and year-wise estimates of incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of 29 cancers for 49 Asian countries from 1990 through 2019 were generated as a part of the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors 2019 study. Besides incidence, mortality and DALYs, we also examined the cancer burden measured in terms of DALYs and deaths attributable to risk factors, which had …

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The Association Between Food Preferences, Eating Behavior, And Body Weight Among Female University Students In The United Arab Emirates, Haleama Al Sabbah, Abir Ajab, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha Al Dhaheri, Sharifa Alblooshi, Siham Atari, Stephanny Vicuna Polo, Malak Amro, Radwan Qasrawi

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Introduction: This cross-sectional study investigated the associations between lifestyle, eating habits, food preferences, consumption patterns, and obesity among female university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: Approximately 4,728 participants, including both Emirati and Non-Emirati students (International Students). Data collection involved face-to-face interviews and anthropometric measurements, showing an interrelated relationship between food preferences and obesity among female university students. Results: While sociodemographic factors and lifestyle habits contribute to obesity, this study uniquely focuses on the role of food preferences and food consumption patterns in body weight status. The findings reveal a significant correlation between the intake of high-sugar beverages–such …

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Editorial: Ethical Considerations In Electronic Data In Healthcare, Dheya Mustafa, Mousa Al-Kfairy

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Association Between Hemoglobin Level, Anemia, And Hypertension Among Adults In Northern Sudan: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Zainab Taha, Hiba Elhag, Ahmed Ali Hassan, Ishag Adam

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Background: Hypertension and anemia are major health problems globally. However, data regarding the association between hypertension and hemoglobin/anemia among adults are few and controversial. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the associations between hemoglobin/anemia and hypertension among Sudanese adults. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Northern Sudan from September to December 2022. The participants’ sociodemographic characteristics were assessed using a questionnaire. Standardized procedures measured participants’ weight, height, body mass index (BMI), hemoglobin, and hypertension. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to determine the association between anemia and hypertension. Results: Three hundred eighty-four adults were enrolled; 195 (50.8%) and …

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Associations Between Total, Free And Bioavailable 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Forms With Adiponectin And Irisin In Maternal-Neonatal Pairs At Birth From Greece, Tarek Ziad Arabi, Hana M.A. Fakhoury, Hani Tamim, Rene F. Chun, Martin Hewison, Fatme Alanouti, Stefan Pilz, Cedric Annweiler, Georgios Tzimagiorgis, Costas Haitoglou, Spyridon N. Karras

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Background: Apart from the well-established skeletal effects, vitamin D has been explored as a secretagogue influencing various adipokines, including adiponectin and irisin. Recent evidence suggests that specific forms of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25(OHD), such as free and bioavailable 25(OH)D, may provide more accurate measurements of vitamin D status. The relationship between vitamin D status and serum irisin and adiponectin concentrations remains largely unexplored, particularly during pregnancy. Methods: We analyzed data from 67 healthy maternal-neonatal pairs from Northern Greece at birth. Biochemical and hormonal tests were conducted on each maternal-neonatal pair. The vitamin D forms were estimated using validated mathematical models. Subsequently, …

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Stochastic Tumor-Immune Interaction Model With External Treatments And Time Delays: An Optimal Control Problem, H. J. Alsakaji, F. A. Rihan, K. Udhayakumar, F. El Ktaibi

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Herein, we discuss an optimal control problem (OC-P) of a stochastic delay differential model to describe the dynamics of tumor-immune interactions under stochastic white noises and external treatments. The required criteria for the existence of an ergodic stationary distribution and possible extinction of tumors are obtained through Lyapunov functional theory. A stochastic optimality system is developed to reduce tumor cells using some control variables. The study found that combining white noises and time delays greatly affected the dynamics of the tumor-immune interaction model. Based on numerical results, it can be shown which variables are optimal for controlling tumor growth and …

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The Global Burden Of Cancer Attributable To Risk Factors, 2010–19: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2019, Gbd 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators, Ali Artaman

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Background Understanding the magnitude of cancer burden attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors is crucial for development of effective prevention and mitigation strategies. We analysed results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 to inform cancer control planning efforts globally. Methods The GBD 2019 comparative risk assessment framework was used to estimate cancer burden attributable to behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risk factors. A total of 82 risk–outcome pairs were included on the basis of the World Cancer Research Fund criteria. Estimated cancer deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in 2019 and change in …

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The Association Between Food Preferences, Eating Behavior, And Body Weight Among Female University Students In The United Arab Emirates, Haleama Al Sabbah, Abir Ajab, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha Al Dhaheri, Sharifa Alblooshi, Siham Atari, Stephanny Vicuna Polo, Malak Amro, Radwan Qasrawi

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Editorial: Ethical Considerations In Electronic Data In Healthcare, Dheya Mustafa, Mousa Al-Kfairy

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Association Between Hemoglobin Level, Anemia, And Hypertension Among Adults In Northern Sudan: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Zainab Taha, Hiba Elhag, Ahmed Ali Hassan, Ishag Adam

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Stochastic Tumor-Immune Interaction Model With External Treatments And Time Delays: An Optimal Control Problem, H. J. Alsakaji, F. A. Rihan, K. Udhayakumar, F. El Ktaibi

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The Global Burden Of Cancer Attributable To Risk Factors, 2010–19: A Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2019, Gbd 2019 Cancer Risk Factors Collaborators, Ali Artaman

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