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Risk Factors Of Preterm Birth Of Neonates Attended Al- Mukalla Maternity And Childhood Hospital ,Yemen, Hanan Saeed Bin Gouth, Saleh Awad Bahwel, Mazin Ahmed Jawass, Ali Salim Bahartha, Fauzia Faraj Bamatraf

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

The preterm birth continues to be the leading cause of prenatal morbidity and mortality. Neonates born preterm are known to have a certain added risk of death, disease, and disability.The aim of the present study is to identify risk factors associated with preterm birthof neonatesinAl-Mukalla Maternity and Childhood Hospital (MCH).Retrospectivecase-control study at a ratio of 1 1 was conducted in the neonatal unit of Pediatric Ward from October 2012 to October 2013, cases and controls data were collected from medical records.A total of 104 cases and 104 controls were included in the study. The results showed severalrisk factorssignificantly associated with …

Risk Factors, Comorbidities And Outcomes Of Severe Acute Malnutrition Among Children In Mukalla Maternity And Child Hospital, Hadhramout, Yemen, Saleh Awad Bahwal, Mazin Ahmed Jawass, Faiza Salmeen Naji

Hadhramout University Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is one of the major health problems in Yemen. The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors, comorbidities and outcomes of SAM in Mukalla Maternity and Child Hospital (MMCH) in AlMukalla city, Hadhramout Governorate, Yemen. We conducted a case-control study on 200 children aged 6 to 59 months (100 cases and 100 controls) who were admitted to the pediatric nutrition departments (MMCH) between September 2018 and August 2019. The risk factors for SAM were children age 6-24 months (OR 2.99; CI: 1.66 - 5.36), residing in rural areas (OR= 1.83; CI: 1.04 - …

Factors Associated With Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension In Women Living At High Altitudes, Jenny Mendoza-Vilcahuaman, Rossibel Juana Muñoz- De La Torre, Anibal Valentin Diaz-Lazo

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Objective: To determine the factors associated with pregnancy-induced arterial hypertension (HIE) in people living at high altitude. Methods: The research was observational, cross-sectional, analytical study of cases and controls. It was held at the El Carmen de Huancayo Regional Teaching Maternal and Child Hospital, Peru located at 3,259 m.a.s.l. The calculation of the sample was Epidat 3.0. 80% power level, with frequency of 27% for cases, 17% for controls, precision of 5% and odds ratio (OR) = 2. X2 squared, binomial and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. Results: 960 (100%) pregnant women were included, with a mean …

Toxoplasma Gondii Infection And Associated Factors In Blood Donors From Hospital Ii-2 Tarapoto, Peru, July To December 2019, Adolfo Díaz-Ginéz, Heber Silva-Díaz

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: Toxoplasmosis is a worldwide parasitic infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii that can be transmitted through blood transfusions. Objectives: To determine the frequency and associated factors of T. gondii infection in blood donors from Hospital II-2 Tarapoto, Peru, July to December 2019. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study carried out in a sample of 92 donors. Infection was determined by detecting serum IgM and IgG anti T. gondii antibodies by the Elisa technique. Sociodemographic, environmental and habit factors were collected by applying an interview to each volunteer participant. Results: The donor sample was characterized by a median age of 30 years, male …

The Impact Of Patient-Dependent Risk Factors On Morbidity And Mortality Following Gastric Surgery For Malignancies, Bogdan Dumitriu, Sebastian Valcea, Gabriel Andrei, Mircea Beuran

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Gastric cancer remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. The treatment for gastric cancer is multimodal, in which gastrectomy remains the only curative approach. However, gastric resection is often associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates, depending on several factors. These factors can be attributed to the patient as comorbidities or effects of the disease upon him and, on the other hand, there are risk factors independent of the patient, such as aspects of the tumor (type, staging, location), experience of the surgical and anesthetic team, logistics of the hospital, yield of adjuvant therapies etc. We recognize the fact that …

Obesity, Race, And Covid-19 Mortality: Results From A Large Cohort Early In The Pandemic, Eric K. Shaw, Anyul Ferez-Pinzon, Micah Mabe, Mike Flynn, Christopher K. Senkowski

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Obesity has increased progressively in the United States and is a known risk factor for several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke and hypertension. Amid the current pandemic, concerns have been raised about obesity as a risk factor for COVID-19 positive patients. The primary goal of this study was to explore the association between obesity and hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients. Our secondary objective was to explore the relationship between obesity and race on hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis using data from 186 hospitals from across the United …

Car Ratings Take A Back Seat To Vehicle Type: Outcomes Of Suv Versus Passenger Car Crashes, Dietrich Jehle, Albert Arslan, Chirag Doshi, Clay O'Brien

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Car safety ratings are routinely utilized in making automobile purchase decisions. These 1- to 5-star ratings are based on crash test data comparing vehicles of similar type, size and weight.

Objectives

We hypothesized that car safety ratings are less important than vehicle factors such as vehicle type and weight in predicting outcomes of head-on crashes.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted on severe head-on motor vehicle crashes entered into the FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) database between 1995 and 2010. This database includes all US motor vehicle crashes that resulted in a death within 30 days of the accident. …

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Low Back Pain Among Students Of Preparatory Schools In Fayoum Governorate, Mohamed Ahmed

Advanced Spine Journal

Background Data: Low back pain (LBP) is a very common health problem worldwide and a major cause of disability affecting students’ well-being. However, the prevalence and risk factors of LBP among preparatory school students have not been widely investigated in Egypt. Various risk factors such as obesity, family history, stress, and exercise have been described in the literature. Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of LBP among students at preparatory schools in the Fayoum governorate. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted among 384 Egyptian preparatory school students in Fayoum governorate aged …

Epidemiology Of Leprosy In Nile Delta, Egypt: A 5-Year Survey, Alaa H. Maraee, Azza G. A. Farag, Passant M. Sharshar, Reda A. L. Ibrahem

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective To estimate the prevalence of leprosy during the period from 2013 to 2017. Background Leprosy is a chronic infection with highly visible debilities and psychological effects. Unfortunately, Egypt is still reporting high number of new cases per year especially among children. Patients and methods Data were collected from the medical records of patients in leprosy clinics of the randomly selected governorates, Menoufia, Gharbiya, Kalyobeya, Dakahlia, and Damietta for the previous 5 years from January 2013 till December 2017. The collected data included personal data, age, sex, and residence. Results Prevalence of leprosy in the studied governorates within the studied …

Health Care-Associated Infections At An Egyptian Tertiary Care Hospital: A 2-Year Prospective Study, Ayman A. Sakr, Faten E. Younis, Mohamed A. Sakr, Reda A. Ibrahem, Reem M. El Kholy, Sanaa S. Hamam, Wafaa A. Zahran, Zeinab A. Kasemy

Menoufia Medical Journal

Background Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a health challenge. Objectives To assess the incidence and patterns of HAIs and their relation to the length of hospital stay and underlying patient clinical status in tertiary care hospitals based on the surveillance system of Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients and methods During the period from the November 2016 to December 2018, the active surveillance system of HAIs in Menoufia university hospitals' ICUs was assessed based on Center for Disease Control and Prevention rules. Results A total of 13 ICUs in four tertiary care university hospitals contributed to 93 280 patient …

Prevalence, Risk Factors And Antimicrobial Resistance Of Salmonella Infection In Turtles In Khon Kaen Province, Patchanee Sringam, Peerapol Sukon, Sarawut Sringam, Sunpetch Angkititrakul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Considering the impact of Salmonella in turtles and the role of turtles as a source of Salmonella outbreaks in humans, knowledge of Salmonella status in turtles is important. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence, risk factors and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella infections in turtles. Cloacal swabs were collected from 378 turtles in Turtle Villages located in Khon Kaen province of northeastern Thailand between January 2018 and April 2019. All samples were examined for Salmonella spp. isolation and identification by ISO 6597:2002. The overall prevalence of Salmonella in the turtles was 37.57% (142/378). Habitat, season and sex were …

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Haemotropic Mycoplasma Ovis Infection In Selected Smallholder Sheep And Goat Flocks In Malaysia, Bura Thlama Paul, Faez Firdaus Abdullah Jesse, Eric Lim Teik Chung, Azlan Che-Amat, Mohd Lila Mohd-Azmi

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Outbreaks of haemotropic Mycoplasma ovis cause haemolytic anaemia with decreased production outcomes and mortality in sheep and goats worldwide but there is a lack of published data on the epidemiology of M. ovis in Malaysia's small ruminant flocks. This preliminary study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of Mycoplasma ovis infection in selected smallholder farms in Negeri Sembilan state. A total of 341 blood samples was randomly collected from 5 farms between January and December 2019. The farmers also completed a structured questionnaire to provide farm management data and environmental information. Giemsa stained blood smears were examined microscopically to detect …

A Call To Action: Preventing Opioid And Substance Abuse In South Florida Youth, Julie A. Jacko, Katherine P. Cohen, Cathaerina Appadoo, Arkene S. Levy, Timothy F. Page, Michael J. Parker, Solina Pierre-Gilles, Francois Sainfort

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

The opioid crisis poses a substantial threat to youth throughout the nation. This crisis has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reversing some of the positive national trends in the fight against the opioid epidemic. Some risk factors for youth opioid use have been identified nationally. The South Florida tri-county region of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach is a culturally distinct region which may not follow national trends and likely has unique risk and protective factors. To address the concerning spike in youth opioid use in South Florida, a community coalition was formed to identify factors unique to South Florida …

The Analysis Of Risk Factors Associated With Women's Urinary Incontinence; Literature Review, Denisa Oana Balalau, Octavian Gabriel Olaru, Nicolae Bacalbasa, Stana Paunica, Daniela Gabriela Balan, Anca Daniela Stanescu

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition among women. Approximately 50% of them had an involuntary loss of urine at least once in their lifetime. It can be present during sexual activity, contributing to sexual dysfunction and often associated with anxiety or even depression, thus having a negative impact on the quality of life. The incidence of UI is related to the existence of predisposing factors. The best known are: age, weight, family history, race/ ethnicity, number of pregnancies and mode of birth, history of genitourinary interventions and factors related to ordinary habits: smoking, caffeine consumption, oral contraceptives. Studies on …

Influence Of Risk Factors On In-Hospital Outcomes In Women Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome In A Tertiary Care Center, Ahmed A. Reda, Ahmed M. El Kersh, Amr I. El-Sayed, Ghada A. Kazamal

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective The aim of this study is to assess the influence of risk factors on in-hospital outcomes in women presenting with acute coronary syndrome. Background Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death in 55% of women compared with 43% of men. Acute coronary syndrome risk factors increase the likelihood of disease. Clinical research studies have demonstrated that effective risk factor reduction results in decreases in acute coronary syndrome morbidity and mortality. Patients and methods This is a cross-sectional study in which data were collected from September 2015 to September 2016. The study included 207 patients admitted in Cardiology Department, National …

Factors Related To Left Ventricular Hypertrophy In Adult Persons Living At Altitude, Anibal Diaz Lazo, Carlos Barrientos Huamani, Carlo Cordova Rosales

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Objective: to determine the factors related to left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in adults living high. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out in the Echocardiography Laboratory of the Hospital Regional Docente Clínico (HRDCQ) Daniel Alcides Carrión (HRDCQ) of Huancayo, Peru at 3,259 m.s.n.m. The sample was determined with a formula and the sampling was simple random. The inclusion criteria were: be 18 years of age or older; have an echocardiography study with a diagnosis of LVH. The exclusion criteria were: having valvular disease, congenital heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, acute cardiovascular event, and cardiac arrhythmia. The data were …

The Risk Factors And Preventive Measures Regarding Fall-Related Injuries At Home Among Older Adults: A Literature Review, Alexarae A. Deer, Carlyn Ellison, Linda R. Struckmeyer

Student Journal of Occupational Therapy

The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors, among older adults, that play a role in causing fall-related injuries in the home as well as to investigate the various preventive measures via a literature review. 14 articles were identified to have met the inclusion/exclusion criteria for this review. The results showed that there were potentially modifiable risk factors (for example, musculoskeletal factors like balance and gait impairment), several available preventive measures (for example, home modifications and medication review), and effective multifactorial programs in preventing falls among older adults. This study also sought to locate gaps in the …

Clinical And Hemostasis Predictors Of Mammary Gland Tumors In Bitches, Dmytro Bilyi, Mykhailo Rublenko, Liudmyla Kovalova, Dmytro Sliusarenko, Liudmyla Haluzina, Oleksandr Stotskyi, Sergey Maslikov

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study presents the results of the study of clinical and hemostasis predictors of mammary gland tumors in bitches, which allow to determine the risk groups for this disease. The highest incidence rates were found in German and Eastern European Shepherds (22.1%), Dachshunds (12.8%) and Yorkshire terriers (9.5%) when kept in private households: 97.1%, 96.3% and 97.3%, respectively. Significantly increases the likelihood of mammary gland cancer in excess body weight - by 30%-100%, in the case of mixed feeding - up to 39.3%, the use of hormonal contraceptives - by 50%-60%. Adverse prognosis correlates with an increase in the size, …

Clinical Characteristics And Risk Factors For 28-Day Mortality In Critically Ill Patients With Covid-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Mehmet Nuri̇ Yakar, Begüm Ergan, Bi̇şar Ergün, Murat Küçük, Ali̇ Cantürk, Mahmut Cem Ergon, Naci̇ye Si̇nem Gezer, Erdem Yaka, Bi̇lgi̇n Cömert, Ali̇ Necati̇ Gökmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: To date, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused more than 2.6 million deaths all around the world. Risk factors for mortality remain unclear. The primary aim was to determine the independent risk factors for 28-day mortality. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, critically ill patients (≥ 18 years) who were admitted to the intensive care unit due to COVID-19 were included. Patient characteristics, laboratory data, radiologic findings, treatments, and complications were analyzed in the study. Results: A total of 249 patients (median age 71, 69.1% male) were included in the study. 28-day mortality was 67.9% (n = …

Central Nervous System Involvement In Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Hati̇me Arzu Yaşar, Olgu Erki̇n Çinar, Nur Yazdali Köylü, İbrahi̇m Barişta, Hakan Göker, Yahya Büyükaşik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate the incidence, clinical features, risk factors, and prognosis of central nervous system (CNS) involvement in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Materials and methods: All AML patients who were admitted to Hacettepe University hospital between 2000 and 2021 were evaluated. The medical records of 548 AML cases were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The frequency of CNS involvement was 2.4% (n = 13) at diagnosis and 4.6% (n = 25) at diagnosis or during follow-up. Parenchymal involvement was seen in 5 patients, leptomeningeal involvement was seen in 11 patients. Three patients had both leptomeningeal and parenchymal involvements, and 6 …

What Plays A Role In The Severity Of Atopic Dermatitis In Children?, Murat Cansever, Çi̇ğdem Oruç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Determining the characteristics and risk factors of severe disease is extremely important to combat atopic dermatitis (AD), which has recently shown increasing prevalence. In this study, we aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of pediatric patients with AD and identifying the factors associated with the severity of the disease. Materials and methods: A total of 304 pediatric patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis were included in the study. The patients' age at admission, age at onset of symptoms, the presence of atopy history in their family, eosinophil levels obtained from blood counts were recorded, together with the data of cigarette …

From Asymptomatic To Critical Illness: Decoding Various Clinical Stages Of Covid-19, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Recep Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The clinical course of COVID-19 is variable, with clinical manifestation ranging from 81% mild course to 14% severe course along with 5% critical course in patients. The asymptomatic course is reported to potentially range between 20% and 70% (avg. 33%). A more severe course is seen in the elderly, those with various chronic diseases, and the immunosuppressed, where the case fatality rate is higher in these risk groups. The disease progresses with various symptoms, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, malaise, myalgia, taste and smell disorders, diarrhea, sore throat, headache, and conjunctivitis. The disease begins with shortness of breath, …

Factors Affecting Mortality In Geriatric Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19, Rabi̇a Bağ Soytaş, Damla Ünal, Pinar Arman, Veysel Suzan, Tuğçe Emi̇roğlu Gedi̇k, Günay Can, Bora Korkmazer, Ridvan Karaali̇, Şermi̇n Börekçi̇, Mert Ahmet Kuşkucu, Hakan Yavuzer, Ülev Deni̇z Erdi̇nçler, Alper Döventaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to investigate the factors affecting the mortality of patients aged 65 years or older who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19). Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of patients 65 years old or older with COVID-19 who were hospitalized in İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital, between March 11 and May 28, 2020. Demographic, clinical, treatment, and laboratory data were extracted from electronic medical records. We used univariate and multivariate logistic regression methods to explore the risk factors for in-hospital death. Results: A total of 218 patients (112 men, 106 women) …