Hp-Positive Chinese Patients Should Undergo Colonoscopy Earlier and More Frequently: The Result of a Cross-Sectional Study Based on 13,037 Cases of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

BackgroundIn China, the prevalence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) have always been high, and more than 95% of CRC cases have evolved from colorectal polyps (CPs), especially adenoma. Early detection and treatment of CPs through colonoscopy is essential to reduce the incidence of CRC. Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is regarded as a risk factor for gastritis and gastric cancer and may also be a risk factor for CPs and CRC. However, few studies based on vast clinical cases exist in China to clarify whether Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC, and whether Hp-positive patients need to undergo colonoscopy checks earlier. This article attempts to make up for that deficiency.MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted based on 13,037 patients without a treatment history of Hp who underwent their first gastroscopy and colonoscopy simultaneously at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from January 2018 to December 2019. Pearson χ2 test and logistic regression were used to determine whether Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC. Multifactor analysis of variance was used to define the impact of Hp on CPs prevalence with different ages, sexes.ResultsFor Chinese individuals, Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC. The odds ratio (OR) value are 1.228 (95% CI, 1.130 to 1.336) and 1.862 (95% CI 1.240-2.796), respectively. Hp-positive patients have a higher probability of multiple or large intestinal polyps. However, Hp infection does not increase the incidence of adenomas, nor does it affect the pathological type of adenomas. The OR of Hp on the risk of CPs was 1.432 (95%CI 1.275-1.608) for males but increased to 1.937 (95%CI 1.334-2.815) for those aged 35 to 40. For females, the results were similar.ConclusionsFor the Chinese, Hp is a risk factor for CPs and CRC (OR>1); the infection of Hp increased CPs risk in Chinese of all ages, especially aged 35-40, suggesting that Hp-positive patients should undergo colonoscopy frequently.

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Natural history of isolated nail psoriasis and its role as a risk factor for the development of psoriatic arthritis: a single-centre cross-sectional study

British Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/bjd.15026 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 176 (5) ◽

pp. 1394-1397 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

R. Balestri ◽

G. Rech ◽

E. Rossi ◽

M. Starace ◽

N. Malavolta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Psoriatic Arthritis ◽

Natural History ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Single Centre ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nail Psoriasis ◽

History Of

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Sex differences in impact of sarcopenia on falls in community-dwelling Korean older adults

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-021-02688-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yunsoo Soh ◽

Chang Won Won

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Sex Differences ◽

Diagnostic Algorithm ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

Adjusted Model ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Falls are one of the most serious health problems among older adults. Sarcopenia is characterized by a decrease in muscle mass, strength, and physical function. Due to potentially age-related conditions, both falls and sarcopenia have common risk factors. However, the association between sarcopenia and falls is controversial. Moreover, the sex differences in the impact of sarcopenia on falls is not yet clear. This study aimed to investigate the sex differences in the impact of sarcopenia, defined by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS), on falls in Korean older adults. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we used data from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study; 2323 community-dwelling older adults (1111 males and 1212 females) aged 70–84 years were recruited in this cross-sectional study. To evaluate sarcopenia, the AWGS diagnostic algorithm was used. We compared the faller and non-faller groups. We performed unadjusted and fully adjusted logistic regression analyses to evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia, falls, and fall-related fractures. Results A total of 239 (24.1%) females in the faller group had a history of falls in the past year, which was statistically higher than that in males (176, 15.8%). In the fully adjusted model, handgrip strength (odds ratio [OR] = 1.508, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.028–2.211), and short physical performance battery (OR = 2.068, 95% CI = 1.308–3.271) were significantly lower in the male faller group. However, in the fully adjusted model, the female faller group only showed a significantly low appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (OR = 1.419, 95% CI = 1.058–1.903). Conclusions This large cohort study aimed to identify the sex differences in the incidence of sarcopenia in the older Korean population, using the AWGS diagnostic algorithm, and its correlation with falls and fall-related fractures. The incidence of falls did not increase in the sarcopenia group. Among the sarcopenia components, sex differences affect the history of falls. Therefore, when studying the risk of falls in old age, sex differences should be considered.

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History of chronic disease is a novel intrinsic risk factor associated with gradual onset injuries in recreational road cyclists: A cross-sectional study in 21,824 cyclists - SAFER XIV

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.08.008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 137-144

Author(s):

François du Toit ◽

Martin Schwellnus ◽

Paola Wood ◽

Sonja Swanevelder ◽

Jannelene Killops ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Chronic Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gradual Onset ◽

History Of ◽

Road Cyclists

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The impact of rheumatoid arthritis on work capacity in Chinese patients: a cross-sectional study

Rheumatology ◽

10.1093/rheumatology/kev014 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 54 (8) ◽

pp. 1478-1487 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Xiaoying Zhang ◽

Rong Mu ◽

Xiuru Wang ◽

Chuanhui Xu ◽

Tianjiao Duan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Work Capacity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

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A study of prevalence of migraine in stroke patients and its association with ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20200660 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 470

Author(s):

Paridhi Shivde ◽

Chandrahas Patidar ◽

Umesh Kumar Chandra ◽

Archana Verma ◽

Sumit Kumar Vishwakarma

Keyword(s):

Risk Factor ◽

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Hemorrhagic Stroke ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk ◽

History Of ◽

Patient’S History

Background: Migraine is characterized by recurrent attacks of disabling headache and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Up to one third of patients also have neurological aura symptoms. It has been suggested that migraine can be a risk factor for stroke. Migraine affects three times the number of women than men. The incidence of stroke in men is two times that of women. It is shown in several studies that women aged 35 to 45 years old are at increased risk of ischemic stroke who had migraine with or without aura.Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted in 350 consecutive patients of stroke who were attended OPD and admitted in wards of the Department of Medicine, M.G.M. Medical College and MY Hospital, Indore, MP, India, during period from December 2017 to December 2018.Results: The highest percentage of respondents i.e. 68% belonged to male group followed by 32% of respondents who were females. The highest percentage of respondents i.e. 66.6% had ischemic stroke while, 33.4% had hemorrhagic stroke. The highest percentage of respondents i.e. 90.9% had no Migraine while, 9.1% had Migraine. The highest percentage of respondents i.e. 31.2% had weekly reoccurrence, followed by forth nightly (25%) and lowest was 3.1% of daily recurrence. The association of type of stroke with sex group of patient’s history of headache which found to be significant (p ˂0.05). The association of type of stroke with sex group of patient’s history of various cerebro-vascular risk factors which found to be significant (p<0.05). Patients having hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke also had HTN in 47% and 12.4% patients respectively.Conclusions: In this study it is concluded that migraine can be established as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. Early diagnosis and treatment with available medication can be helpful in prevention or decreasing risk for developing stroke.

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Otolaryglogical Manifestations of Patients with Confirmed Covid-19 Infection

AL-Kindy College Medical Journal ◽

10.47723/kcmj.v17i1.232 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 31-34

Author(s):

Ahmed Abbas Mousa ◽

Khalid Dahham Radi Al-Assal ◽

Jawad Abdulkadhum Beden Thuhabat

Keyword(s):

Sore Throat ◽

Nasal Congestion ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

Upper Respiratory Tract ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

Upper Respiratory ◽

The Impact

Background: the coronavirus leads to upper respiratory tract-associated manifestations like nasal congestion, sore throat, and smell disorder Objectives: To reveal the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on otolaryngology symptoms using our daily medical practice. Subject and Methods: A cross-sectional study that was carried on in the isolation wards at Al-Kindy and Al-Nu’man Teaching Hospitals during three months from the 1st of Jun. till the end of Aug. 2020. It included 1270 patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection seen in the ENT consultation clinic and admitted to the isolation wards. Results: Otolaryngological manifestations were shown as 15.7% complained of sore throat, the headache was presented in 11%. Non-otolaryngological manifestations were more common than otolaryngological manifestations as fever presented in 63% of cases and cough in 56.1%. Conclusion: Otolaryngological symptoms are not uncommon but less than fever or cough. Otolaryngological manifestation with a history of contact with COVID-19 patients should be considered in the diagnosis.

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Severity and Pattern of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Cardiovascular Dysmetabolic Syndrome

Nepalese Heart Journal ◽

10.3126/njh.v3i3.26064 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 15-16

Author(s):

AA Jamil ◽

KMHSS Haque ◽

AA Mamun ◽

MA Siddique ◽

SK Banerji ◽

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Keyword(s):

Coronary Artery Disease ◽

Coronary Artery ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

Artery Disease ◽

Medical University

A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Cardiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka in collaboration with Department of Cardiology, CMH, Dhaka Cantonment from June 1999 to May 2000. The patients clinically diagnosed or documented to have coronary artery disease (CAD) requiring coronary angiography (CAG) were included in the study, and were grouped into patients with Cardiovascular Dysmetabalic Syndrome (CDS Group) and without CDS (non-CDS group). The CDS was diagnosed by using the diagnostic criteria defined by Western Working Group, Hawaii, in 1997, Patients with hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathies, valvular and congenital heart diseases, and other systemic diseases were excluded frarn the study. OtherCAD risk factors, i,e. Smoking, family history of CAD and physical inactivity were also analyzed. The CAG findings were analyzed in terms of severity and pattern of coronary lesions and were compared between the groups.

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An exploratory cross-sectional study on the impact of education on perception of stigma by Chinese patients with schizophrenia

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-016-1424-4 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zhibin Ren ◽

Heqiu Wang ◽

Bin Feng ◽

Chenyu Gu ◽

Yongchun Ma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

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Factors Associated with Insulin Resistance in Women with Migraine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pain Medicine ◽

10.1093/pm/pnz055 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (10) ◽

pp. 2043-2050

Author(s):

Selen Gur-Ozmen ◽

Ruhan Karahan-Ozcan

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Family History ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Increased Risk ◽

History Of ◽

The Impact

AbstractObjectiveStudies have shown a relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and migraine that is more evident in some migraineurs. Long-term use of various drugs and increased risk of diverse side effects is an unavoidable reality in this population of patients. Thus, in this study, we aimed to investigate factors associated with IR in migraine and the impact of chronic usage of various drugs, which might play a part in development of IR.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingGebze Fatih General Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey.SubjectsMigraine patients (N = 150) were investigated.MethodsWeight, height, waist circumference, and blood pressure were measured. Fasting glucose, fasting insulin, glycated hemoglobin, and lipid profile were also measured. IR was selected as a dependent variable. The independent variables included age, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, family history of migraine, diabetes mellitus and hypertension, characteristics of pain, migraine triggers and subgroups, medication used during attack treatment, medication used as prophylactic treatment, and oral contraceptive treatment. Descriptive analysis and multivariate logistic regression were performed.ResultsCentral obesity (odds ratio [OR] = 7.131, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.451–20.741, P < 0.0001), metoclopramide treatment during an attack (OR = 3.645, 95% CI = 0.996–13.346, P = 0.041), family history of DM (OR = 3.109, 95% CI = 1.189–8.132, P = 0.035), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) usage during an attack (OR = 2.578, 95% CI = 1.053–6.311, P = 0.043), and negative family history of hypertension (OR = 0.226, 95% CI = 0.085–0.602, P = 0.002) were significant factors for exhibiting IR in migraine.ConclusionsOur study demonstrates an association between metoclopramide and NSAID treatments and IR in migraine.

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