Publications by authors named "Djibril M Ba"

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  • The study investigated the rates of coinfections among patients with babesiosis, focusing on the relationship between these coinfections and severe health outcomes, including mortality.
  • Researchers analyzed data from the TriNetX database from 2015 to 2022, identifying a 42% prevalence of coinfections primarily with an organism causing similar tick-borne diseases.
  • Findings showed that 90-day mortality rates were actually lower in patients with coinfections compared to those with only babesiosis, highlighting a complex interplay between these infections and health outcomes.
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Iron deficiency in pregnancy is related to many poor health outcomes, including anemia and low birth weight. A small number of previous studies have identified maternal body mass index (BMI) as a potential risk factor for poor iron status. Our objective was to examine the association between pre-pregnancy BMI, iron status, and anemia in a nationally representative sample of US adult women.

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The rapid increase in telehealth has the potential to bring informed decision-making for prostate cancer screening (PCS) at the population level to high-risk individuals. We utilized a global technology platform of electronic health records data repositories (TriNetX) to determine its utility for Navigator-guided decision-making aid for PCS in Black men ages 45-79 years with no history of prostate cancer and PSA testing. Patients from Pennsylvania were invited to participate in a telehealth-delivered informed decision-making session for PCS.

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  • The study examines the relationship between ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and kidney health in patients with long COVID, focusing on risks for acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and all-cause mortality.
  • The research analyzed data from over 18,000 long COVID patients and found that ACEI/ARB use did not heighten the risk of AKI or CKD, but there was a protective effect on overall mortality among non-long COVID patients using these medications.
  • Long COVID itself was linked to increased risks of CKD and mortality, highlighting the need for further understanding of kidney health in these patients.
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Violence against women is a global public health issue associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The United Nations defines violence against women as "any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life". There is paucity of data on the spatial distribution and predictors of violence against women in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Unlabelled: In a recent survey of 16,694 people receiving treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), approximately 25% were treated with benzodiazepines either singly or in combination with other RLS treatments. Because of the large number of people receiving benzodiazepines for treatment of RLS, we conducted a historical overview of the therapeutic role of benzodiazepines in RLS and its associated condition Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS). We found 17 articles on the use of clonazepam in RLS, PLMS, or both, 3 on triazolam and PLMS, 1 on alprazolam and RLS, 1 on temazepam and PLMS, and 1 on nitrazepam and PLMS.

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Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) and evidence from randomized trials indicates that weight loss may reduce the burden of AF/AFL in obese patients; however, the relationship between obesity and healthcare resource utilization in AF/AFL patients is lacking. We sought to assess this relationship in patients with newly diagnosed AF/AFL in a nationally representative cohort of the United States by using the MarketScan® claims database. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision [ICD 10] diagnosis codes were used to select individuals with a new diagnosis of AF/AFL in 2017 and 2018, adjudicate baseline variables and to classify them according to obesity status.

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  • This study explored the relationship between gardening and sleep complaints among adults, using data from over 62,000 participants in the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
  • Results indicated that gardeners experienced fewer multiple sleep complaints compared to non-exercisers, suggesting that gardening may improve sleep health.
  • Limitations include the study's cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data, but overall, the findings support a positive connection between gardening and better sleep outcomes.
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Inadequate calcium intake is common in the US. Trends in calcium intake among the US population have been less studied, especially in more recent years. We used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2000 to 2017-2018 to study trends in calcium derived from diet and dietary supplements among the US population aged 2 years, stratified by sex, age group, race, and ethnicity.

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  • The study aims to explore the link between Long COVID and the increased risk of mental health disorders (MHD) among adults in the US, as MHD ranks third for hospitalizations.
  • A retrospective cohort study analyzed data from October 2021 to April 2023 using the TriNetX database, comparing individuals with Long COVID to those without any history of COVID-19.
  • Results indicated that Long COVID significantly raises the risk of MHD, with particularly high odds for major depression and generalized anxiety disorders.
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  • Diabetes is a significant public health issue linked to pancreatitis, but the connection between them is not well understood.
  • A study analyzed real-world data from 2016-2019, examining over 310,000 individuals to assess how acute and chronic pancreatitis affects the risk of developing diabetes.
  • Findings indicate that both acute and chronic pancreatitis significantly increase the likelihood of new-onset diabetes, especially in men, highlighting the need for further investigation into this relationship.
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Antidepressant medications (AMs) are frequently used in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Many AMs enhance serotonin (5-HT) availability, but this phenomenon may actually worsen IBD. We hypothesized that use of 5-HT-enhancing AMs would be associated with poor clinical outcomes in these disorders.

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  • The study aimed to investigate the relationship between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and mental health disorders (MHDs), specifically whether antiretroviral therapy (ART) affects the risk of MHDs among people living with HIV in the U.S. adult population.
  • Using a large claims database, researchers found that individuals with HIV had a significantly higher risk of developing MHDs compared to those without HIV, with the risk being greater for untreated individuals.
  • The findings suggest that while living with HIV increases the likelihood of MHDs, treatment with ART helps reduce this risk, especially among certain demographics like younger men and those without obesity.
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  • A study was conducted to explore the link between mushroom consumption and hyperuricemia in middle-aged and older adults using data from two large surveys: NHANES in the U.S. and NILS-LSA in Japan.
  • While NHANES results showed no significant association between mushroom intake and hyperuricemia, the NILS-LSA data indicated that men under 65 who consumed more mushrooms had a reduced risk of developing the condition.
  • The findings suggest potential benefits of mushroom consumption for men in a specific age group, but no effects were noted for women or in the U.S. sample.
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Background: Chronic levels of inflammation are associated with higher risk of many chronic diseases. Physical activity (PA) lowers the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and others. One mechanism for PA-induced protection may be through the immune system.

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Objectives: The association between the use of statins and the incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) has yielded inconsistent findings. While statins have been implicated as an aetiology for drug-induced pancreatitis, more recent studies have found statin use is associated with a reduced risk of pancreatitis. We sought to examine the association between the use of any statin medications and the risk of AP using large real-world data.

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Background: Evidence on the relative importance of various factors associated with febrile illness in children and their heterogeneity across countries can inform the prevention, identification, and management of communicable diseases in resource-limited countries. The objective of the study is to assess the relative significance of factors associated with childhood febrile illness in 27 sub-Saharan African countries.

Methods: This cross-sectional study of 298,327 children aged 0 to 59 months assessed the strengths of associations of 18 factors with childhood fevers, using Demographic and Health Surveys (2010-2018) from 27 sub-Saharan African countries.

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Background: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) are among the most commonly used drugs to treat acid-related gastrointestinal disorders in the USA. Although PPI use has been linked to acute interstitial nephritis, the side effects of post-hospitalization acute kidney injury (AKI) and the progression of kidney disease still are controversial. We conducted a matched cohort study to examine the associations between PPI use and the side effects, especially in post-hospitalization AKI.

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Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) can lead to postoperative nutritional deficiencies (NDs) due to restrictive and malabsorptive mechanisms, but there is limited literature quantifying NDs' prevalence over time and their predictors among patients undergoing BS.

Objective: To characterize time trends and predictors of postoperative NDs.

Setting: This retrospective cohort study used the U.

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Lack of access to safe, affordable, timely and adequate pregnancy termination care, and the stigma associated with abortion in low-middle income countries (LMICs), pose a serious risk to women's physical and mental well-being throughout the lifespan. Factors associated with pregnancy termination and their heterogeneity across countries in LMICs previously have not been thoroughly investigated. We aim to determine the relative significance of factors associated with pregnancy termination in LMICs and its variation across countries.

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Edible mushrooms have high concentrations of vitamins and minerals. They are considered 'functional foods' for their disease-prevention properties. Mushroom consumption may reduce the risk of gastric cancer, the fifth most common cancer worldwide.

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Introduction: Diffuse Low-grade gliomas (DLGG, WHO Grade II) are a heterogenous group of tumors comprising 13-16% of glial tumors. While maximal safe resection is endorsed as the best approach to DLGG, compared to more conservative interventions like stereotactic biopsy, the added costs and risks have not been systematically evaluated. The purpose of this study was to better understand the complication rates and costs associated with each intervention.

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Emerging evidence suggests that coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) may lead to a wide range of post-acute sequelae outcomes, including new onset of diabetes. The aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the incidence of newly diagnosed diabetes in survivors of COVID-19. We searched MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and the World Health Organization Global Literature on Coronavirus Disease and clinical trial registries for studies reporting the association of COVID-19 and diabetes.

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  • Dietary diversity is crucial for children's nutrition and development, with low dietary diversity linked to poor health outcomes such as cognitive issues and higher mortality rates.
  • A study analyzed dietary diversity in children aged 6-23 months across Gambia, Liberia, and Rwanda, revealing that only 23.2% met the minimum dietary diversity standard, with significant variations between countries.
  • Key factors influencing dietary diversity included the child's age, the mother's education level, and household wealth, highlighting the necessity for strategies that improve food availability and education to enhance nutritional outcomes in these regions.
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Introduction: Prophylactic vaccination and routine screening are effective at preventing most cases of cervical cancer. Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccination (1, 2, or 3 doses) and cervical cancer screening.

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