Relationship between serum cystatin C and long-term mortality in patients with self-reported COPD: evidence from two large population-based surveys [PDF]
BMJ Open Respiratory ResearchIntroduction Serum cystatin C (Cys-C) is an indicator of ageing, and its connection with the long-term prognosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is poorly understood.
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Triglyceride–Glucose–Waist‐to‐Weight Index: Novel Biomarker for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older People With Sarcopenic Obesity [PDF]
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and MuscleBackground Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is closely associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, traditional body composition‐based diagnostic criteria for SO fail to adequately incorporate insulin resistance, a key pathophysiological mechanism ...
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Association between modified cardiometabolic index and cardiometabolic multimorbidity in middle-aged and older adults: evidence from two nationwide cohort studies [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe Modified Cardiometabolic Index (MCMI) is an enhanced version of the Cardiometabolic Index (CMI) and a novel integrative biomarker. Its predictive value for cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM), defined as co-occurrence of multiple cardiometabolic ...
Shiqin Chen, Tian Lv, Jie Zhou
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Scientific ReportsCircadian rhythm disruption is increasingly prevalent and associated with higher morbidity and mortality. This study investigates the relationship between Circadian Rhythm Syndrome (CircS) and mortality in middle-aged and older adults.
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Association between frailty and risk of fall among diabetic patients
Endocrine Connections, 2020 Background: Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated the risk factors for fall, while few studies investigated the association between frailty and risk of fall in diabetic patients aged ≥45 years. Methods: In this multicity observational study,
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Expression study of four gene clones belonging to MADS- box family in the dioecious plant sorrel (Rumex acetosa L.) [PDF]
مجله بیوتکنولوژی کشاورزی, 2009 Study of genes involved in flower formation could help to increase our understanding of floral organ identity mechanisms. In this research, the expression pattern of four MADS- box gene family including RaA2, RaB17, RaG24 and RaK17 isolated from the ...
Ali Mohammad Shakib, Charls Ainsworth
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Association between lipid accumulation product index and lower urinary tract symptom—benign prostatic hyperplasia: a 7-year follow-up study [PDF]
Journal of Men's HealthThe distribution of adipose tissue plays a crucial role in the progression of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostate hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH).
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Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2023 Tao Liu,1,* Haochen Xuan,2,* Jie Yin,2 Lili Wang,2 Chaofan Wang,2 Xianzhi Xu,3 Junhong Chen,2 Dongye Li,2 Tongda Xu2 1Department of Cardiology, Jinshan Branch of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department ...
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Preaxial Polydactyly in an Elderly Woman
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2022 A 70-year-old woman born and raised in India presented with Wassel type IV preaxial polydactyly of the right thumb and difficulty performing daily activities.
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