Short-term effects of rainfall on childhood hand, foot and mouth disease and related spatial heterogeneity: evidence from 143 cities in mainland China.

Background: Numerous studies have demonstrated the potential association between rainfall and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), but the results are inconsistent. This study aimed to quantify the relationship between rainfall and HFMD based on a multicity study and explore the potential sources of spatial heterogeneity.

Methods: We retrieved the daily counts of childhood HFMD and the meteorological variables of the 143 cities in mainland China between 2009 and 2014.

Risk Factors for the Co-infection with HIV, Hepatitis B and C Virus in Syphilis Patients.

Syphilis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) share transmission routes. Syphilis infection can increase the risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV in key populations. The aims of this study were to investigate the risk factors and co-infection patterns for HIV, HBV and HCV in patients with syphilis.

White blood cells count as an indicator to identify whether obesity leads to increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Aims: Obesity promotes a variety of poor health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, not all obese people are at an elevated risk of T2D. Obesity is closely linked to chronic inflammation.