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The association between heavy metal exposure and erectile dysfunction in the United States

Asian Journal of Andrology, 2023
Literature regarding the impacts of heavy metal exposure on erectile dysfunction (ED) is scarce. We aimed to evaluate the correlation between 10 urinary metals and ED in a large, nationally representative adult male sample. The dataset was extracted from
Wei Wang, Li-Yuan Xiang, Yu-Cheng Ma, Jia-Wei Chen, Liao Peng, Xiao-Shuai Gao, Fu-Xun Zhang, Yang Xiong, Feng Qin, Jiu-Hong Yuan   +9 more
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Shiftwork and Prostate-Specific Antigen in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [PDF]

JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2013
Shiftwork has been implicated as a risk factor for prostate cancer. Results from prior studies have been mixed but generally support an association between circadian disruption and prostate cancer. Our aim was to investigate the relationship between shiftwork and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test obtained as part of the National Health and Nutrition
Flynn-Evans, E.E., Mucci, L., Stevens, R.G., Lockley, S.W.   +3 more
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Increased Risk of Sarcomas in Children With Congenital Anomalies: Findings From the Genetic Overlap Between Anomalies and Cancer in Kids (GOBACK) Registry Linkage Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that contribute disproportionately to cancer mortality in children. Although congenital anomalies are among the strongest known risk factors for childhood cancer, the risk of specific sarcoma subtypes among affected individuals has not yet been thoroughly evaluated. Procedure We
Russ Wolters, Ji Yun Tark, Tiffany M. Chambers, Tania A. Desrosiers, Michael E. Scheurer, Charles Shumate, Wendy N. Nembhard, Mahsa M. Yazdy, Eirini Nestoridi, Amanda E. Janitz, Jean Paul Tanner, Russell S. Kirby, Jason L. Salemi, Yao Yu, Chad D. Huff, Sharon E. Plon, Philip J. Lupo, Jeremy M. Schraw   +17 more
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Association between sarcopenia and the prevalence of gallstone in US adults: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES

BMC Gastroenterology
Backgroud Gallstones are a common disease that imposes a significant burden on public health resources. Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by a decline in muscle mass, strength, and function.
Bo Wang, Qianxi Huang, Yongqiang Xiong, Na Huang, Jun Li, Shu Zhang   +5 more
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Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontal disease and endometriosis: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [PDF]

Fertility and Sterility, 2009
To investigate whether an association exists between endometriosis and periodontal disease, because endometriosis and periodontal disease are chronic, inflammatory processes more common in patients with systemic autoimmune disorders and because each disease alters immune modulators.Cross-sectional study.University health system and statistical center ...
Shahryar K, Kavoussi, Brady T, West, George W, Taylor, Dan I, Lebovic   +3 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations of parabens and age at natural menopause in women in the USA: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Background Menopause is linked to declining ovarian function and adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Early menopause exacerbates these risks, underscoring the need to identify modifiable risk factors.
Liping Wang, Xinrui Luo, Mulan Ren, Dongmei Sun, Yan Wang   +4 more
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[Development of Health Literacy Index for The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey].

Jugan geon-gang gwa jilbyeong, 2023
This study aims to develop an evidence-based, reliable, and valid health literacy index to evaluate health literacy levels among Korean adults for the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The index was developed over two phases and six, from January to August 2022.
Yoon, Junghee, Cho, Juhee, Kang, SooJin, Oh, Kyungwon, Choi, Sunhye, Kang, Yukyeong   +5 more
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Transferrin receptor 1‐mediated iron uptake supports thermogenic activation in human cervical‐derived adipocytes

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
In this study, we found that human cervical‐derived adipocytes maintain intracellular iron level by regulating the expression of iron transport‐related proteins during adrenergic stimulation. Melanotransferrin is predicted to interact with transferrin receptor 1 based on in silico analysis.
Rahaf Alrifai, Mizuki Seo, Gyath Karadsheh, Fachrur Rizal Mahendra, Máté Á Demény, Ferenc Győry, János András Mótyán, László Fésüs, Endre Kristóf, Rini Arianti   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source