Associations between Blood Lead Levels and Coronary Artery Stenosis Measured Using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography.

Background: Lead exposure is a risk factor for increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, even when blood lead levels (BLLs) are within the normal range.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between BLL and coronary artery stenosis (CAS) in asymptomatic adults using 128-slice dual-source coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography.

Methods: We analyzed medical records data from 2,193 adults (1,461 men and 732 women) who elected to complete a screening health examination, coronary CT angiography, and BLL measurement during 2011-2018 and had no history of CAS symptoms, cardiovascular disease, or occupational exposure to lead.

Association Between Serum Uric Acid and Prediabetes in the Korean General Population.

The purpose of this study is to examine the relation of serum uric acid with prediabetes in Korea. We conducted a cross-sectional study in 4633 individuals aged 20 to 81 years who participated in the 2016 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants are considered to have prediabetes if they have one or more of the following: impaired fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose levels between 5.

Association Between Osteoporosis/Osteopenia and Vestibular Dysfunction in South Korean Adults.

Objective: The associations of osteoporosis/osteopenia with vestibular dysfunction have not been well evaluated and conflicting results have been reported. The purpose of this study is to examine the relation of low bone mineral density (BMD) with vestibular dysfunction.

Design: The authors conducted a cross-sectional study in 3579 Korean adults aged 50 years and older who participated in the 2009 to 2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Prevalence of and risk factors associated with dry eye: the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2011.

Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of and risk factors associated with dry eye syndrome (DES) in South Korea.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: In 2010 and 2011, 11,666 subjects, ranging in age from 19 to 95, were randomly selected as nationally representative participants in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).