scholarly journals Assessment of factors affecting flicker ERGs recorded with RETeval from data obtained from health checkup screening

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiga Inooka ◽  
Taro Kominami ◽  
Shunsuke Yasuda ◽  
Yoshito Koyanagi ◽  
Junya Ota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Platelet Count ◽  
Axial Length ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Blood Sugar Level ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Health Checkup ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the ocular, sex- and age-specific, anthropometric, and hematologic factors that affect the implicit times and amplitudes of the flicker ERGs recorded with the RETeval system from individuals 40- to 89-years-of-age. Flicker ERGs were recorded with the RETeval system from 330 individuals who had normal fundus and OCT images. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with the implicit times and amplitudes of the RETeval flicker ERGs. Univariate regression analyses showed significant correlations between the implicit times and the BCVA, age, axial length, blood sugar level, and BUN in both eyes. Multivariate regression analyses identified age and axial length as two independent factors that were significantly correlated with the implicit times of the RETeval flicker ERGs. Univariate regression analyses also showed significant correlations between the amplitudes and age, platelet count, HDL level, and creatinine level in both eyes. However, smoking habits, body mass index, and blood pressure were not correlated with the RETeval flicker ERGs. We conclude that age and some ophthalmologic and hematologic findings except for anthropometric findings were suggested to significantly affect the measurements of the RETeval flicker ERGs.

Factors affecting changes in the intraocular pressure after phacoemulsification surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-172
Author(s):  
Rita Dhamankar ◽  
◽  
Suhas S Haldipurkar ◽  
Tanvi Haldipurkar ◽  
Vijay Shetty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Anterior Chamber ◽  
Axial Length ◽  
Anterior Chamber Depth ◽  
The Other ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
The Mean

AIM: To assess the changes in anterior chamber parameters and examine the factors associated with changes in the intraocular pressure (IOP) in individuals who have undergone phacoemulsification surgery. METHODS: It is a longitudinal analysis of secondary clinical data collected from 105 non-glaucomatous eyes (82 patients) undergoing a cataract surgery. We studied the association between anterior chamber parameters, grade of cataract, demographics, and changes in the IOP over a period of three weeks. We also evaluated the association between the pressure-depth (PD) ratio and changes in the IOP during this time. RESULTS: The mean age (SD) of the 82 patients was 60.1±7.8y. The mean±standard deviation (SD) IOP was 15.06±3.36 mm Hg pre-operatively; it increased to 15.75±4.21 mm Hg on day one (P=0.20). In the multifactorial models, the mean IOP was -1.715 (95%CI: -2.795, -0.636) mm Hg on day 21±5 compared with the pre-operative values. The anterior chamber depth (ACD), axial length, age, sex, and grade of cataract were not significantly associated with changes in the IOP. Each unit increase in the PD ratio was associated with an increase in the mean IOP by 1.289 mm Hg (95%CI: 0.906, 1.671). After adjusting for pre-operative PD ratio, none of the other variables (ACD, axial length, temporal angle) were significantly associated with changes in mean IOP. CONCLUSION: The PD ratio was the single most important factor associated with the changes in post-operative IOP over three weeks post-surgery.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hypertension among Adolescents in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liew JK ◽  
Cheong XP ◽  
Law L ◽  
Teo WH ◽  
Eng SS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Malaysian Adolescents

Introduction: Evidence has shown an increase in paediatric hypertension globally and this could give rise to increase prevalence of adult hypertension. The purpose of this paper was to determine the prevalence of hypertension among adolescents in Malaysia as well as the association between hypertension and lifestyle factors selected based on published literature. Methods: Adolescents aged 13-17 years old were selected randomly from two secondary schools to have their blood pressure measured. Their lifestyle information was obtained through completed bilingual questionnaires based on validated instruments, as well as anthropometry measurements. The relationship between hypertension and lifestyle factors was determined through statistical analysis. Results: A total of 273 students were included in the study with 120 (44%) males and 153 (56%) females. The prevalence of hypertension was 24.5% among the respondents with the highest being recorded among Malays (28.7%). Generally, hypertension was associated with an increased Body Mass Index (BMI) (AOR=4.053, 95%CI=1.677-9.795, p=0.002) and waist circumference (WC) (AOR=2.918, 95%CI=1.171-7.269, p=0.021) in all respondents. Similar associations were noted in females (BMI: AOR=7.707, 95%CI=2.043-29.072, p=0.003; WC: AOR=3.690, 95%CI=1.011-13.464, p=0.048) but not in males. Conclusion: Hypertension recorded high prevalence among Malaysian adolescents in our study. The strong association between elevated body weight, BMI and WC with hypertension may require further study to evaluate the need for screening

Association between markers of malnutrition (MN) and toxicity (T) during neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) for esophageal cancer (EC).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 191-191
Author(s):  
Rishi Jain ◽  
Talha Shaikh ◽  
Jia-Llon Yee ◽  
Cherry Au ◽  
Elizabeth Handorf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Jejunostomy Tube ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Gain Loss

191 Background: EC is associated with significant MN. Resultant weight loss (WL) can be further exacerbated by toxicity of nCRT. We evaluated the association of surrogates of MN and T during nCRT for EC. Methods: A retrospective analysis of EC patients (pts) treated with nCRT as part of tri-modality therapy between 2002-2014 was performed. The following pre and post-CRT factors were assessed: presence of jejunostomy tube (J-tube), weight change (gain, loss of < 5%, 5-10%, ≥ 10%) and albumin change (decrease by < 0.5 or ≥ 0.5). We recorded rates of chemotherapy (ctx) dose reduction/interruption (DRI), hospitalizations (H), grade 3/4 T (G3+T), any grade non-hematologic (NHT) or hematologic T (HT). Multivariate regression analyses (MVA) were used to determine associations between MN and T, adjusting for age, gender, smoking status, stage, CRT regimen, performance status, and co-morbidities. Results: 125 patients were identified. Median age was 63 (range 35-80). Pre-CRT body mass index ranged from 17-45 kg/m2, with 74% overweight or obese. Mean WL during nCRT was 10 lbs (5%). Increased WL was noted in pts who received cisplatin/5-FU as compared to other ctx (p < 0.001) or ≥ 50 Gy (p = 0.025). In MVA, increased NHT was noted in pts with ≥ 5% WL (p < 0.05) and more G3+T was noted in pts with ≥ 10% WL (p = 0.002). A decrease in albumin by ≥ 0.5 was associated with increased DRI (p = 0.043), NHT (p = 0.004), HT (p = 0.002), and G3+T (p = 0.004). Sixty-three pts (50%) had a J-tube prior to nCRT. Pts with a J-tube had reduced mean WL (8 lbs vs 13 lbs) during nCRT. No differences in T were noted based on J-tube status. No associations between MN and H rates were observed. Conclusions: Hypoalbuminemia and WL during nCRT were associated with multiple T endpoints. The presence of a prophylactic J-tube did not reduce T rates. Other methods to prevent MN and reduce T during nCRT should be studied.

scholarly journals Biomedical factors associated with hospitalization of older adults: The Bambuí Health and Aging Study (BHAS)

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 829-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique L. Guerra ◽  
Pedro G. Vidigall ◽  
Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
The Town

The objective of this study was to identify biomedical factors (body mass index, blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol and fractions, triglycerides, and albumin) associated with hospitalization of older adults. All residents of the town of Bambuí, Minas Gerais State, ages <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT> 60 years (n = 1,742) were selected for the study, of whom 1,494 (85.2%) participated. None of the biomedical factors studied was independently associated with occurrence of 1 hospitalization during the previous 12 months. Body mass index < 20Kg/m² and total cholesterol = 200-263mg/dl and <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT> 264mg/dl were independently associated with <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT> 2 hospitalizations. The introduction of biomedical factors did not modify the previously identified associations between hospitalization and indicators constructed from information obtained in a questionnaire survey. The results show that data easily obtained through interviews can be useful both for identifying older adults at risk of hospitalization and thus for assisting in prevention.

scholarly journals TSH levels associated with slimming pill use in a population-based study of brazilian women

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 1448-1451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosely Sichieri ◽  
Roseli Andrade ◽  
Jader Baima ◽  
Jodelia Henriques ◽  
Mario Vaisman
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Population Based ◽  
P Value ◽  
Socioeconomic Level ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Tsh Levels

OBJECTIVE: To determine the consumption of slimming pills (SP) and its association with TSH levels. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: A survey was carried out in Rio de Janeiro (about 5 million inhabitants), Brazil, from June 2004 to April 2005. Households (1,500) were selected using three-stage probability sampling. Women were asked about use of SP, and blood sample was collected. Women were classified as users of SP any time in life, but not in previous two months (n = 293), current users (n = 150), and never users (n = 853). Weighted multivariate regression analyses compared TSH levels among these groups of users. RESULTS: The frequency of use of SP any time in life was 34% and the use in the previous two months was 11%. Both frequencies were greater among younger and obese women, and among those of high socioeconomic level (p-value < 0.001). TSH level was statistically lower among current users of SP (1.96 mUI/ml; 95%CI = 1.93-1.98) compared to previous users 2.83 mUI/ml (95%CI = 2.13-3.02) and never users 2.59 mUI/ml (95%CI = 2.20-3.21). These differences were still statistically significant after adjusting for age and body mass index. CONCLUSIONS: Use of SP decreased TSH levels among Brazilian women.

scholarly journals Social and Health Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Kuwaiti College Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulwahab Naser Al-Isa ◽  
Jennifer Campbell ◽  
Ediriweera Desapriya ◽  
Namal Wijesinghe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Health Checkup ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Factors

Our aim was to explore the social and health factors that are associated with the level of physical activity among Kuwaiti college students. A random sample of 787 students (48% males and 52% females) was chosen and weight and height were measured to obtain body mass index (BMI, kg/m2). Associated social and health factors were obtained using a questionnaire. Those reporting being physically inactive numbered 354 and the remaining 433 were active. Obesity among males was 13% and was 10.5% among females. The social and health factors that were found to be significantly associated with physical activity among the students were gender (P<.001), marital status (P<.05), BMI category (obese or nonobese) (P<.05), last dental and health checkup (P<.01), desiring a higher degree (P<.001), and countries preferred for visiting (P<.01). Males significantly exceeded females in the practice of physical activity. In conclusion, behavioural modifications, intervention studies, and health education touting the benefits of being physically active should be instituted to increase the practice of sports and other physical activities in order to control and decrease obesity-related morbidity and mortality.

scholarly journals Weight loss during cirrhosis is related to the etiology of liver disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucilene Rezende Anastácio ◽  
Lívia Garcia Ferreira ◽  
Hélem de Sena Ribeiro ◽  
Agnaldo Soares Lima ◽  
Eduardo Garcia Vilela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Alcoholic Cirrhosis ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Outpatient Appointment ◽  
Factors Associated

CONTEXT: Malnutrition is widely described in patients waiting for liver transplantation (LTx). However, risk factors associated with weight loss during liver disease have not yet been well studied. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess weight loss and its risk factors during liver disease and up to the first appointment after transplantation. Patients who underwent LTx were retrospectively assessed for weight loss during liver disease while on the waiting list for LTx. The usual weight of the patients before disease and their weight on the first outpatient appointment after transplant were considered. Demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle and clinical variables were collected to assess risk factors using a linear regression analysis. We retrospectively evaluated 163 patients undergoing LTx between 1997 and 2008. RESULTS: Patients lost in average 7.7 ± 12.4 kg while ill. Variables independently associated with weight loss by multiple linear regression analyses were as follows: former smoker (P = 0.03), greater body mass index (P<0.01), overweight before liver disease (P = 0.02) and indication for LTx (P = 0.01). Among these indications, patients with alcoholic cirrhosis had lost significantly more weight (P<0.01), and those with hepatitis C virus (P = 0.01) and autoimmune hepatitis (P = 0.02) had lost significantly less weight. CONCLUSIONS: Patients experienced weight loss during liver disease independent of age, sex, schooling and income; however, the etiology of liver disease was related to weight loss.

scholarly journals Associated Factors and Standard Percentiles of Blood Pressure among the Adolescents of Jahrom City of Iran, 2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaser Sarikhani ◽  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
Fatemeh Emamghorashi ◽  
Fatemeh Jafari ◽  
Reza Tabrizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Variation Range

Background. High blood pressure in adults is directly correlated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Hypertension in childhood and adolescence could be considered among the major causes of this problem in adults. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with hypertension among the adolescents of Jahrom city in Iran and also standard percentiles of blood pressure were estimated for this group.Methods. In this community-based cross-sectional study 983 high school students from different areas of the city were included using a multistage random cluster sampling method in 2014. Blood pressure, weight, and height of each student measured using standard methods. Data were analyzed by statistical software SPSS 16.Results. In total, 498 male and 454 female students were included in this study. Average systolic blood pressure of students was 110.27 mmHg with a variation range of 80.6–151.3. Average diastolic blood pressure was 71.76 mmHg with the variation range of 49.3–105. Results of this study indicated that there was a significant relationship between gender, body mass index, and parental education level with systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the students (P<0.05).Conclusions. Body mass index was one of the most important changeable factors associated with blood pressure in adolescents. Paying attention to this factor in adolescence could be effective in prevention of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood.

Which Factors Determine Affected Sites in Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Dermatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 236 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Farida Benhadou ◽  
Axel Patrice Villani ◽  
Philippe Guillem
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Pathophysiological Mechanisms ◽  
Acne Conglobata ◽  
Personalized Management

Background: The factors that determine whether an area of the body will be affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are unknown. Methods: To address these factors, we performed multivariate regression analyses in a cohort of 1,138 patients. Results: We found that the body sites affected occurred in specific combinations that were influenced by sex and body mass index. We also revealed unexpected correlations between some sites and other comorbidities such as inflammatory diseases, acne conglobata, or dissecting folliculitis of the scalp. Conclusion: Such correlations are crucial to unravel a disease as variable as HS and identify pathophysiological mechanisms to enable the provision of personalized management.

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