scholarly journals Higher Body Mass Index Is an Important Risk Factor in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Singh Malik ◽  
Khaiwal Ravindra ◽  
Savita Verma Attri ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Bhadada ◽  
Meenu Singh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Important Risk Factor

scholarly journals Higher body mass index is an important risk factor in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (33) ◽  
pp. 42115-42123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Singh Malik ◽  
Khaiwal Ravindra ◽  
Savita Verma Attri ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Bhadada ◽  
Meenu Singh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Important Risk Factor

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s377-s377
Author(s):  
Feah Visan ◽  
Jenalyn Castro ◽  
Yousra Siam Shahada ◽  
Naser Al Ansari ◽  
Almunzer Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

Background: According to the CDC NHSN, surgical site infections (SSI) are wound infections that develop within 30 days postoperatively for nonimplanted surgeries such as cesarean sections. SSIs is shown to manifest in a continuum of a purulent discharge from surgical site to severe sepsis. It contributes to rising morbidity, mortality and prolonged length of stay. Objective: To describe risk factors to the development of SSI in cesarean section in descriptive studies. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) reporting guidelines is used as method for this systematic review. A PubMed literature search was conducted, limited to published articles in English from 1998 to 2016 using the broad key terms “cesarean section,” “surgical site infection,” and “risk factor.” The following inclusion criteria were applied to all reviews: (1) peer-reviewed journal, (2) computed risk factor for SSI development, and (3) calculated SSI rate. Reviews of references of the include studies were conducted, and 7 studies were appraised, with only 1 accepted. Results: After extracting data from 52 article reviews, 23 were finally accepted based on the inclusion criteria. Most studies were multivariate studies (n = 8) followed by cohort studies (n = 6). Unique numerators and denominators for SSI reviews were mentioned in all 23 studies, of which 22 studies followed the CDC NHSN definitions for SSI. Within the 23 studies, most studies showed that obesity (11.46%) is a common maternal risk factor for the development of postoperative cesarean section SSI. Conclusions: Identifying that obesity is a major contributor of surgical site infection in postoperative cesarean section women is a topic that warrants exploration. The relationship of cesarean section SSI to obesity should be investigated, specifically highlighting the level of obesity based on the WHO international body mass index (BMI) classification and the development of SSI. A correlation between increasing wound infection rates and increasing body mass index should be studied further. Published recommendations for preventing SSIs in this population should be reviewed.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None

Body Mass Index Category as a Risk Factor for Colorectal Adenomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 107 (8) ◽  
pp. 1175-1185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Okabayashi ◽  
Hutan Ashrafian ◽  
Hirotoshi Hasegawa ◽  
Jae-Hoon Yoo ◽  
Vanash M Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Body Mass Index Category ◽  
Colorectal Adenomas

Trajectory of blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol and incident dementia: systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 216 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Peters ◽  
Jean Peters ◽  
Andrew Booth ◽  
Kaarin J. Anstey
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Current Evidence Base

BackgroundThe global ageing population and the long prodromal period for the development of cognitive decline and dementia brings a need to understand the antecedents of both successful and impaired cognitive ageing. It is increasingly apparent that the trajectory of risk-factor change, as well as the level of the risk factor, may be associated with an increased or decreased risk of cognitive decline or dementia.AimsOur aim was to summarise the published evidence and to generate hypotheses related to risk-factor trajectories and risk of incident cognitive decline or dementia.MethodWe collated data from longitudinal observational studies relating to trajectory of blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol and later cognitive decline or dementia using standard systematic review methodology. The databases MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO were searched from inception to 26 April 2018.ResultsThirteen articles were retained for inclusion. Analytical methods varied. Our summary of the current evidence base suggests that first body mass index and then blood pressure rises and then falls more steeply in those who go on to develop dementia. The evidence for cholesterol was less consistent.ConclusionBased on our review we present the hypothesis that weight falls around 10 years and blood pressure around 5 years before diagnosis. Confirmatory work is required. However, characterisation of risk according to combinations and patterns of risk factors may ultimately be integrated into the assessments used to identify those at risk of receiving a diagnosis of cognitive decline or dementia in late life.

scholarly journals Association between Body Mass Index and Bone Mineral Density in Patients Referred for Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan in Ajman, UAE

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Fawzy ◽  
Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil ◽  
Jayadevan Sreedharan ◽  
Amal Ahmed ◽  
Salma Obaid Saeed Alshamsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
Important Risk Factor ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Dexa Scan

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a good indicator for measurements of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) which measures the density of minerals present in the bones using a special scan. This study was conducted to assess the association between BMI and status of BMD among 101 individuals who underwent Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. 39 subjects had normal and 62 had low bone mineral density. BMD was low in 82.4% of people with normal BMI, 78.1% among overweight, and 44.2% among obese. There was a statistically significant association between these two variables (). Low BMD was recorded in 59.1% of females and 76.9% of males. Association between advancing age and lower BMI is an important risk factor in the occurrence of low BMD.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis in Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 194173812097097
Author(s):  
Karrie L. Hamstra-Wright ◽  
Kellie C. Huxel Bliven ◽  
R. Curtis Bay ◽  
Burcu Aydemir
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Physically Active

Context: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common condition in active individuals. The lack of agreement on PF etiology makes treatment challenging and highlights the importance of understanding risk factors for preventive efforts. Objective: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine what factors may put physically active individuals at risk of developing PF. Data Sources: CENTRAL, CINAHL, EMBASE, Gray Lit, LILACS, MEDLINE (PubMed), ProQuest, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science were searched through April 2018 and updated in April 2020. Study Selection: Studies were included if they were original research investigating PF risk factors, compared physically active individuals with and without PF, were written in English, and were accessible as full-length, peer-reviewed articles. Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Level of Evidence: Level 3, because of inconsistent definitions and blinding used in the included observational studies. Data Extraction: Data on sample characteristics, study design and duration, groups, PF diagnosis, and risk factors were extracted. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology statement. When means and standard deviations of a particular risk factor were presented 2 or more times, that risk factor was included in the meta-analysis. Results: Sixteen studies were included in the systematic review and 11 risk factors in the meta-analysis. Increased plantarflexion range of motion (weighted mean difference [MD] = 7.04°; 95% CI, 5.88-8.19; P < 0.001), body mass index (MD = 2.13 kg/m2; 95% CI, 1.40-2.86; P < 0.001; I2 = 0.00%), and body mass (MD = 4.52 kg; 95% CI, 0.55-8.49; P = 0.026) were risk factors for PF. Conclusion: Interventions focused on addressing a greater degree of plantarflexion range of motion, body mass index, and body mass and their load on the force-absorbing plantar surface structures may be a good starting point in the prevention and treatment of active individuals with PF.

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