Aspirin and statin use and the risk of gallbladder cancer.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 243-243
Author(s):  
Kritika Prasai ◽  
Mohamed Mady ◽  
Siddhartha Yadav ◽  
Mohamed Abdelrahim Muddathir Hassan ◽  
Lewis R. Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Gallbladder Cancer ◽  
Mayo Clinic ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Reduced Risk ◽  
Statin Use

243 Background: The risk factors for gallbladder cancer (GBC) are poorly understood and preventive therapeutic options have not been identified. The use of aspirin (ASA) and/or statin has been associated with reduced risk of several gastrointestinal cancers. In this study, we explore if the use of ASA or statin is associated with a reduced risk of GBC. Methods: We identified patients with GBC diagnosed between the years 2000 and 2016 at Mayo Clinic. We identified matched controls in 2:1 fashion for age, gender and country of residence from patients who underwent cholecystectomy at Mayo Clinic. We collected information on co-morbidities and use of statins or ASA by retrospective chart review. We compared baseline characteristics between cases and controls using Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables and Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables. We used binomial logistic regression to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to estimate the association of ASA or statin use with GBC. The logistic regression model included history of cholelithiasis, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia (HCL), hypertension (HTN), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cirrhosis and statin or ASA use as covariates. Results: 633 cases and 1,266 controls were included in our final analysis. The median age at diagnosis of cases and controls was 67 years. The control group had a significantly (p < 0.05) higher proportion of patients with cholelithiasis, HCL, HTN, hypothyroidism and liver cirrhosis compared to the cases. The case group,contrarily, had a significantly higher proportion of patients with PSC and IBD. In univariate analysis, ASA (OR: 0.41; 95% CI: 0.33-0.52) or statin (OR: 0.48; 95% CI: 0.38-0.60) use was associated with a lower risk of GBC (p < 0.001). However, in multivariate analysis, ASA use was associated with a lower risk of GBC (OR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.41-0.67, p < 0.001) whereas statin use was not (OR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.56-1.03, p = 0.08). Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that aspirin use is associated with a reduced risk of GBC, whereas statin use is not. Further studies on GBC are needed to confirm these results and to elucidate mechanisms that explain the risk reduction with aspirin.

scholarly journals Aspirin and Statin Use and the Risk of Gallbladder Cancer

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1186
Author(s):  
Kritika Prasai ◽  
Sri Harsha Tella ◽  
Siddhartha Yadav ◽  
Anuhya Kommalapati ◽  
Kristin Mara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gallbladder Cancer ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Statin Drugs ◽  
Reduced Risk ◽  
Statin Use

Aspirin and statin drugs have been associated with reduced risk of several gastrointestinal cancers, but their association with gallbladder cancer (GBC) has not been well established. We evaluated the association of aspirin and statins with the risk of GBC. Patients with GBC managed at Mayo Clinic between 2000 and 2019 were matched 1:2 with a general patient pool by age and sex. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations between GBC and aspirin or statin use. The analysis included 795 cases and 1590 controls, with a median age of 67 years. Aspirin or statin use alone or in combination was higher in controls (p < 0.001). Univariate analysis showed that the use of aspirin [odds ratio (OR): 0.11; 95%CI: 0.08–0.15] or statins (OR: 0.29; 95%CI: 0.20–0.40) and their combined use (OR: 0.18; 95%CI: 0.13–0.24) was associated with lower risk of GBC. Multivariable analysis revealed that aspirin (OR: 0.12; 95%CI: 0.09–0.16) and combined statins and aspirin (OR: 0.46; 95%CI: 0.31–0.67) were associated with lower risk of GBC. Aspirin alone or in combination with statins is associated with a strongly reduced risk of GBC. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these results and to elucidate their mechanisms.

scholarly journals Is the tuberculosis knowledge awareness obstructing tuberculosis infection in rural areas of Anqing, China?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yufeng Wen ◽  
Yunfei Zou ◽  
Zhiping Zhang ◽  
Huan Wu ◽  
Ximei Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model

Abstract Background Health education on tuberculosis is considered as one of the major measures for prevention of tuberculosis disease epidemic. This study is to assess the effects of tuberculosis awareness on tuberculosis infection in rural areas in China. Methods This study was conducted in rural areas of Anhui province, China. There 1118 newly diagnosed TB patients were selected as case group while 384 participants with no TB disease enrolled in control group. Univariate analysis and Multivariable logistic regression model were carried out to assess the effect of TB awareness on TB infection. Results The univariate analysis showed that four core knowledge items of TB, sex, age, education, domicile, smoking, drinking, income, contacting with TB patients, vaccination of bacillus calmette guerin and living area on TB were significantly different between the case and control groups (P < 0.05). The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that education (OR = 0.242, P = 0.001), income (OR = 0.555, P = 0.016) were protective factors and domicile (OR = 0.073, P = 0.026), contacting with TB patients (OR = 3.020, P = 0.017) were risk factors for TB infection. However, the awareness or any item of knowledge of TB were not found to be related to TB infection. Conclusions The awareness of TB is not the main influencing factor for TB infection in rural areas, the contents or forms of health education towards TB maybe modified in rural areas.

HUBUNGAN OBESITAS DAN PEMAKAIAN KONTRASEPSI HORMONAL TERHADAP KEJADIAN MENOPAUSE LAMBAT PADA WANITA USIA 55-65 TAHUN

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Selli Marlina Pasaribu ◽  
Faradita Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Menopausal Syndrome ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Logistic Regression Test

WHO estimates that 25 million women worldwide enter menopause, data by 2018 around 500 million menopausal women worldwide, then by 2030 an estimated 1.2 billion women experience menopausal syndrome almost worldwide. Late menopause increases the risk of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer in women. This study aims to analyze Determinants Affecting Menopause Slow Events in Women Age 55-65 Years. This research is an observational analytic research with case control design that case group experiencing menopause slowly amount to 49 responden and control group not experiencing menopause slow amounted 49 respondents. Data collection by interview using questionnaire. Method of data analysis by univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with simple logistic regression test and multivariate analysis with multiple logistic regression test.The results showed that there was an effect of obesity (p = 0,015 and hormonal contraceptive use (p = 0,027), with menopausal incidence in women aged 55-65 years at Bromo Puskesmas Medan. The results of multiple logistic regression test showed that dominant variables that influence the incidence of menopause slowly in women aged 55-65 years is obesity (OR = 2,504).Based on the results of research is expected for health workers to be able to improve services optimally, especially in providing various knowledge about menopause slow and set healthy lifestyle such as balanced diet, and maintain ideal body weight

Risk Factors of Recurrent Ischemic Events after Acute Noncardiogenic Ischemic Stroke

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (45) ◽  
pp. 4827-4834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Limin Zhang ◽  
Xingang Li ◽  
Dongzhi Wang ◽  
Hong Lv ◽  
Xuezhong Si ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Operating Characteristic ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Clopidogrel Therapy ◽  
Ischemic Events

Background: A considerable proportion of acute noncardiogenic ischemic stroke patients continue to experience recurrent ischemic events after standard therapy. Aim: We aimed to identify risk factors for recurrent ischemic event prediction at an early stage. Methods : 286 non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke patients with the onset of symptoms within 24 hours were enrolled. Vascular risk factors, routine laboratory data on admission, thromboelastography test seven days after clopidogrel therapy and any recurrent events within one year were assessed. Patients were divided into case group (patients with clinical adverse events, including ischemic stokes, transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction and vascular related mortality) and control group (events-free patients). The risk of the recurrent ischemic events was determined by the receiver operating characteristic curve and multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results: Clinical adverse events were observed in 43 patients (case group). The mean levels of Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), Lymphocyte Count (LY) and Fibrinogen (Fib) on admission were significantly higher in the case group as compared to the control group (P<0.001). Seven days after clopidogrel therapy, the ADP-induced platelet inhibition rate (ADP%) level was lower in the case group, while the Maximum Amplitude (MA) level was higher in the case group as compared to the control group (P<0.01). The Area Under the Curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve of LY, PLR, , Fib, MA, ADP% and MPV were 0.602, 0.614, 0.629, 0.770, 0.800 and 0.808, respectively. The logistic regression analysis showed that MPV, ADP% and MA were indeed predictive factors. Conclusion: MPV, ADP% and MA were risk factors of recurrent ischemic events after acute noncardiogenic ischemic stroke. Urgent assessment and individual drug therapy should be offered to these patients as soon as possible.

scholarly journals Low serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with degenerative rotator cuff tear

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Hwa Kim ◽  
Go-Tak Kim ◽  
Siyeoung Yoon ◽  
Hyun Il Lee ◽  
Kyung Rae Ko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Low Serum

Abstract Background Vitamin B12 (Vit B12) deficiency results in elevated homocysteine levels and interference with collagen cross-linking, which may affect tendon integrity. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether serum Vit B12 levels were correlated with degenerative rotator cuff (RC) tear. Methods Eighty-seven consecutive patients with or without degenerative RC tear were enrolled as study participants. Possible risk factors (age, sex, medical history, bone mineral density, and serum chemistries including glucose, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, homocysteine, Vitamin D, Vit B12, homocysteine, and folate) were assessed. Significant variables were selected based on the results of univariate analyses, and a logistic regression model (backward elimination) was constructed to predict the presence of degenerative RC tear. Results In the univariate analysis, the group of patients with degenerative RC tear had a mean concentration of 528.4 pg/mL Vit B12, which was significantly lower than the healthy control group (627.1 pg/mL). Logistic regression analysis using Vit B12 as an independent variable revealed that Vit B12 concentrations were significantly correlated with degenerative RC tear (p = 0.044). However, Vit B12 levels were not associated with tear size. Conclusion Low serum levels of Vit B12 were independently related to degenerative RC tear. Further investigations are warranted to determine if Vit B12 supplementation can decrease the risk of this condition.

scholarly journals Relationship of Hydroxychloroquine and Ophthalmic Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8154
Author(s):  
Hung-Chih Chen ◽  
Hung-Yu Lin ◽  
Michael Chia-Yen Chou ◽  
Yu-Hsun Wang ◽  
Pui-Ying Leong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Research Database ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Increased Risk

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) via the national health insurance research database (NHIRD) of Taiwan. All patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (n = 47,353) in the NHIRD (2000–2012) were enrolled in the study. The case group consists of participants with diabetic ophthalmic complications; 1:1 matching by age (±1 year old), sex, and diagnosis year of diabetes was used to provide an index date for the control group that corresponded to the case group (n = 5550). Chi-square test for categorical variables and Student’s t-test for continuous variables were used. Conditional logistic regression was performed to estimate the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of DR. The total number of HCQ user was 99 patients (1.8%) in the case group and 93 patients (1.7%) in the control group. Patients with hypertension (aOR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.11–1.31) and hyperlipidemia (aOR = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.52–1.79) significantly increased the risk of diabetic ophthalmic complications (p < 0.001). Conversely, the use of HCQ and the presence of rheumatoid diseases did not show any significance in increased risk of DR. HCQ prescription can improve systemic glycemic profile, but it does not decrease the risk of diabetic ophthalmic complications.

scholarly journals Association of Hypertriglycerideamia with Ischaemic Stroke

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Biplob Kumar Das ◽  
Kanak Jyoti Mondal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Ischaemic Stroke ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Serum Triglyceride ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Serum Triglyceride Level ◽  
Analysis Model

Stroke is one of the foremost causes of morbidity, mortality and is a socioeconomic challenge. This is particularly true for developing countries like Bangladesh, where health support system including the rehabilitation system is not within the reach of common people. Hypertriglycerademia has an effective influence in the pathogenesis of Ischaemic Stroke (IS). So, the focus of this study was to evaluate and assess the association of serum triglyceride level in patients of IS. This case control study was carried out in the Department of Neurology in collaboration with Department of Biochemistry, BSMMU, Dhaka from July 2011 to June 2013. In this study, 60 diagnosed cases of ischaemic stroke patients and 60 age and sex matched healthy controls were enrolled. Risk factors of Ischemic Stroke (IS) patients were assessed ( adjusted Odds Ratio) in comparison with healthy adults. In this study, being married [OR. 1.95, 95% CI (0.40-9.42), p=0.409] , smoker [OR.1.65, 95% CI (0.57 - 4.82),p= 0.357], DM [OR. 1.48, 95% CI (0.36-6.06), p=0.582 ], IHD [OR. 1.51, 95% CI (0.29 – 7.89), p=0.624] , HTN [OR. 3.66, 95% CI (1.11–12.12), p=0.033] , overweight [OR.2.31, 95% CI (0.77 – 6.91), 0.135] and obesity [OR. 16.19, 95% CI (1.31–200.6), p=0.030] , increased level of serum TC [OR.8.24, 95% CI (2.07 – 32.83), p=0.003], TG [OR. 9.40, 95% CI (1.17 -75.86), p=0.035], LDL [OR. 0.45, 95% CI (0.10–2.05), p=0.308],and decreased level of HDL [OR. 3.37, 95% CI (1.03 - 12.25), p=0.045] were found as risk factors in developing IS. Independent t-test was done to find out the statistically significant differences of continuous variables like serum lipid profile between case and control group. The mean (SD) value of TG which is focus of this study, was found 237.67 (61.74) in case group, and 169.97 (26.95) in control group which was highly statistically significant (p < 0.0001). All of the significant variables were entered into stepwise logistic regression analysis model. From the logistic regression model, it can be finally concluded that hypertension, obesity, increased level of TC, increased level of TG and decreased level of HDL were statistically significant risk factors for development of IS. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2016; Vol. 32 (1): 34-38

Association between statin use and the risks of glaucoma in Australia: a 10-year cohort study

2021 ◽  
pp. bjophthalmol-2021-318789
Author(s):  
Yixiong Yuan ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Xianwen Shang ◽  
Ruilin Xiong ◽  
Jason Ha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Model ◽  
The People ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Statin Use

SynopsisIn a cohort of middle-aged and elderly Australians, we found that long-term statin use was associated with a higher risk of glaucoma onset. As to subtypes of statins, the increased risk was only found in rosuvastatin users.PurposeTo investigate the relationship between statin use and glaucoma onset in a 10-year longitudinal study.MethodsThis nested case–control study was based on data from a large-scale cohort of Australians aged over 45 years old. Medication exposure was identified by claims records from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme during the follow-up period (2009–2016). The onset of glaucoma was defined as the people with at least three claims of antiglaucoma medications. Controls matched by age, gender and cardiovascular diseases were selected from participants without prescription of antiglaucoma medications. A conditional logistic regression model was used to assess the association between statin use and glaucoma onset.ResultsThe proportion of statin users was higher in the case group (40.5%) than that in the control group (38.4%). After adjusting for baseline characteristics and longitudinal claims records, statin use was not associated with glaucoma onset (OR 1.04, 95% CI 0.97 to 1.11). However, an increased risk of glaucoma onset was observed in participants with a longer duration of statin use (>3 years vs <1 year: OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.21). With respect to specific types of statins, participants taking rosuvastatin were more likely to suffer from glaucoma (OR 1.11, 95%CI 1.01 to 1.22). The use of other statins was not significantly associated with glaucoma onset.ConclusionsLong-term statin use was found to be associated with a higher risk of glaucoma onset in this study. Regarding specific types of statins, the increased risk of glaucoma onset was only observed in users of rosuvastatin.

scholarly journals Obesity as a risk factor for dengue shock syndrome in children

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mahdalena Tri Widiyati ◽  
Ida Safitri Laksanawati ◽  
Endy Paryanto Prawirohartono
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Infection Type ◽  
Secondary Infection ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Fluid Management ◽  
Dengue Shock Syndrome ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group

Background Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) leads to highmorbidity and mortality if not be treated properly and promptly.Obesity may play a role in the progression ofDHF to dengue shocksyndrome (DSS) and could be a prognostic factor.Objective To evaluate childhood obesity as a prognostic factorfor DSS.Methods We reviewed medical records of patients with DHFand DSS admitted to Department of Child Health, Dr. SardjitoHospital, Yogyakarta between June 2008 and February 2011.Subjects were aged less than 18 years and fulfilled WHO criteria(1997) for DHF or DSS. The exclusion criteria were the denguefever, a milder form of disease, or other viral infections. Riskfactors for DSS were analyzed by logistic regression analysis.Results Of342 patients who met the inclusion criteria, there were116 DSS patients (33 .9%) as the case group and 226 DHF patients(66.1%) as the control group. Univariate analysis revealed thatrisk factors for DSS were obesity (OR= 1.88; 95%CI 1.01 to3.5 l) ,secondary infection type (OR=0.82; 95%CI 0.41 to 1.63), plasmaleakage with hematocrit increase> 25% (OR=3.42; 95%CI 2.06to 5.65), platelet count < 20,000/μL (OR= l.95; 95%CI 1.20 to3 .16), and inadequate fluid management from prior hospitalization(OR=9.ll; 95% CI 1.13 to 73.66). By multivariate analysis,plasma leakage with hematocrit increase > 25% was associatedwith DSS (OR=2.5 l; 95%CI 1.12 to 5.59), while obesity was notassociated with DSS (OR= l.03; 95%CI 0.32 to3.3 1).Conclusion Obesity is not a risk factor for DSS, while plasmaleakage with hematocrit increase > 25% is associated with DSS.

scholarly journals The Association between Hyperhomocysteinemia and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Chinese Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jianqing Deng ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
Long Cao ◽  
Qun Wang ◽  
Hongpeng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Control Study

Objective. To shed light on the association between hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs). Methods. From July 2013 to March 2017, we conducted a matched case–control study involving individuals who presented to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital and underwent thoracoabdominal magnetic resonance angiography or computed tomography angiography. A total of 73 patients with TAAAs were enrolled in the case group, and 219 sex-matched subjects without TAAAs were included in the control group. We then examined the relationship between HHcy and TAAAs by logistic regression models and subgroup as well as interaction analyses. Results. Serum total homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations and the proportion of HHcy were significantly higher in the patients with TAAAs than in those without TAAAs (P<0.001). Furthermore, the multivariate logistic regression models indicated that participants with HHcy had a 2.14-fold higher risk of TAAAs than those with a normal serum tHcy level (adjusted odds ratio (OR), 2.14; 95% confidence interval, 1.00–4.56). Similarly, each 1 μmol/L increase in the serum tHcy concentration was associated with a 4% higher risk of TAAAs (adjusted OR, 1.04; 95% confidence interval, 1.00–1.07). Subgroup analyses indicated that HHcy tended to be associated with a greater risk of TAAAs in all stratified subgroups (adjusted ORs>1). Furthermore, the interaction analyses revealed no interactive role in the association between HHcy and TAAAs. Conclusions. The present case–control study suggests that HHcy is an independent risk factor for TAAAs. Larger prospective cohort studies are warranted to validate these findings.

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