Publications by authors named "Haofei Hu"

Objective: Previous studies have identified a positive link between the visceral adiposity index (VAI) and diabetes in specific populations. Our investigation focused on examining this association in normoglycemic adults in Japan.

Methods: A cohort study of NAGALA (NAfld in the Gifu Area Longitudinal Analysis) was undertaken from 2004 to 2015 in Japan.

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Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction is prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and significantly impacts renal outcomes and mortality. This study investigated the associations between thyroid function and clinical outcomes, and also the therapeutic effects of thyroid hormone replacement therapy (THRT) in CKD patients.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the China Renal Data System.

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Background Roxadustat, a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor used in renal anemia treatment, has been associated with thyroid hormone suppression. This study investigated the patterns of thyroid profile changes following roxadustat administration and their clinical implications. Methods In this retrospective study (2019-2023) at Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, patients were categorized based on TSH reduction during follow-up (≥50% decrease vs<50% decrease).

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Objective: Patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) have limited evidence regarding the relationship between blood urea nitrogen and albumin. Aiming to investigate the relationship between the blood urea nitrogen to albumin ratio (BUN/ALB ratio) and poor outcomes in AIS patients at 3 months was the purpose of this study.

Methods: AIS participants at a Korean hospital from January 2010 to December 2016 were included in a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study.

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Background: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index has garnered recognition as a surrogate marker for insulin resistance, a pivotal factor in the pathogenesis of various metabolic disorders. Despite its emerging role, the empirical evidence delineating its association with prediabetes mellitus (Pre-DM) remains scant. This research aims to clarify the link between the TyG index and the likelihood of Pre-DM development within a Chinese demographic.

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  • The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a simple and cost-effective way to assess insulin resistance, but its link to prediabetes and diabetes risk in the Chinese population was previously unclear.
  • A study analyzed data from over 179,500 adults who underwent health screening between 2010 and 2016, finding a significant positive correlation between the TyG index and the development of prediabetes/diabetes, with specific thresholds impacting risk levels.
  • Results indicated that keeping the TyG index below a threshold of 8.73 could help reduce the chances of developing prediabetes or diabetes, suggesting the importance of monitoring this index for prevention.
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Background: Relative fat mass (RFM) represents a newly developed sex-specific anthropometric formula to estimate total body fat percentage. Nonetheless, research examining the correlation between RFM and the risk of diabetes remains scarce. This research assessed the link between RFM and DM risk within the Japanese demographic.

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  • The study examines the link between red blood cell width (RDW) and 30-day mortality in non-cardiac surgery patients aged 18 and older, considering how RDW might independently predict surgical outcomes.
  • It analyzed data from 90,785 patients at Singapore General Hospital over a four-year period, using a variety of statistical methods to balance patient characteristics and assess mortality risk.
  • Findings suggest that higher RDW is significantly associated with increased odds of 30-day postoperative mortality, indicating that patients with high RDW face a notably heightened risk compared to those with normal RDW.
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Background: Reliable quantification of the association between hypertension requiring medication and postoperative 30-day mortality in adult patients who undergo craniotomy for tumor resection is limited. We aimed to explore the associations between these factors.

Materials And Methods: This work was a retrospective cohort study that used propensity score matching (PSM) among 18,642 participants from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database between 2012 and 2015.

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Background: Relative fat mass (RFM) is a newly developed, sex-specific anthropometric formula designed to estimate total body fat percentage. However, research investigating the correlation between RFM and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remains limited. This study evaluates the association between RFM and the risk of NAFLD within the Japanese population.

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Despite the clear association between remnant cholesterol (RC)and diabetes risk, no study to date has examined the relationship between RC and reversal of prediabetes to normoglycemia. This retrospective cohort study included a total of 15,023 patients with prediabetes who underwent a physical examination between 2010 and 2016. The link between initial RC levels and the reversion from prediabetes to normoglycemia was analyzed using the Cox proportional-hazards regression model.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is more prevalent in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to the general population. While a potential inverse correlation between lipid levels and AF has been proposed, it remains unclear if this relationship applies to CKD patients. This study examined the connection between the ratio of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C/HDL-C) and the likelihood of AF in CKD patients.

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The available evidence on the connection between excessive alcohol consumption and diabetes is controversial. Therefore, the primary objective of this investigation was to examine the connection between excessive alcohol consumption and incident diabetes in a Japanese population through the utilization of propensity score matching (PSM) analysis. Our retrospective cohort study encompassed a sample of 15,464 Japanese individuals who were initially free of diabetes between the years 2004 and 2015.

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Background: Limited evidence exists regarding the link between platelet count and 30-day in-hospital mortality in acute respiratory failure (ARF) patients. Thus, this study aims to investigate this association among ICU patients experiencing acute respiratory failure.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study across multiple centers, utilizing data from the US eICU-CRD v2.

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Objective: Fibrinogen, essential in primary hemostasis, platelet aggregation, and leukocyte-endothelial interactions, is also associated with a heightened risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, its influence on AIS patient outcomes is unclear. This study examines the correlation between fibrinogen levels and the risk of unfavorable outcomes three months post-AIS.

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Background: Evidence of the relationship between platelet count and 30-day in-hospital mortality in ICU stroke patients is still scarce. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between platelet count and 30-day in-hospital mortality among ICU stroke patients.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study using data from 8,029 ICU stroke patients in the US eICU-CRD v2.

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Objective: The connection between triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio and stroke risk is controversial. Our goal was to explore this relationship in individuals aged 45 and older enrolled in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).

Methods: Our analysis encompassed 10,164 participants from the CHARLS cohorts.

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The association between the initial cardiac rhythm and short-term survival in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) has not been extensively studied despite the fact that it is thought to be a prognostic factor in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This study aimed to look at the relationship between initial shockable rhythm and survival to hospital discharge in individuals with IHCA. 1516 adults with IHCA who received chest compressions lasting at least two minutes at the National Taiwan University Hospital between 2006 and 2014 made up the study population.

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Objective: Previous research has shown that pulse pressure (PP) has a significant role in the start and development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, there is little proof that PP and pre-diabetes mellitus (Pre-DM) are related. Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between PP and incident pre-DM in a substantial cohort of Chinese participants.

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The identification of patients with craniotomy at high risk for postoperative 30-day mortality may contribute to achieving targeted delivery of interventions. The present study aimed to develop a personalized nomogram and scoring system for predicting the risk of postoperative 30-day mortality in such patients. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 18,642 patients with craniotomy were stratified into a training cohort (n=7,800; year of surgery, 2012-2013) and an external validation cohort (n=10,842; year of surgery, 2014-2015).

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Objective: The connection between total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TC/HDL-C) ratio and stroke risk is controversial. This study aims to examine the connection between the TC/HDL-C ratio and stroke in middle-aged and older individuals who are part of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).

Methods: This study conducted a retrospective cohort analysis, enrolling a total of 10,184 participants who met the designated criteria from CHARLS between 2011 and 2012.

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There is limited research on the association between the alanine aminotransferase to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (ALT/HDL-C) ratio and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The purpose of the current research was to look into the connection between the ALT/HDL-C ratio and the risk of NAFLD in lean Chinese individuals. Between January 2010 and December 2014, 11,975 non-obese people participated in this prospective cohort research.

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Objective: In patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke, there is ongoing debate surrounding the connection between chronic hyperglycemic status and their initial clinical outcomes. Our objective was to examine the connection between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and adverse clinical outcomes at both 3-months adverse clinical outcomes in individuals with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with and without diabetes.

Methods: The present prospective cohort study involved 896 AIS patients without diabetes and 628 with diabetes treated at a South Korean hospital from January 2010 to December 2016.

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Background: The connection between the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is currently debated. Our study aimed to investigate the connection between the TyG index and GDM within the Korean population.

Methods: Using publically accessible data in Korea, we performed a secondary study on a sample of 589 pregnant women who were carrying a single fetus.

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Objective: Despite the clear association of TyG-BMI with prediabetes and the progression of diabetes, no study to date has examined the relationship between TyG-BMI and the reversal of prediabetes to normoglycemia.

Methods: 25,279 participants with prediabetes who had physical examinations between 2010 and 2016 were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. The relationship between baseline TyG-BMI and regression to normoglycemia from prediabetes was examined using the Cox proportional hazards regression model in this study.

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