Risk Factors for Gout in Taiwan Biobank: A Machine Learning Approach.

Purpose: We assessed the risk of gout in the Taiwan Biobank population by applying various machine learning algorithms. The study aimed to identify crucial risk factors and evaluate the performance of different models in gout prediction.

Patients And Methods: This study analyzed data from 88,210 individuals in the Taiwan Biobank, identifying 19,338 cases of gout and 68,872 controls.

Gender-specific genetic influence of rs1111875 on diabetes risk: Insights from the Taiwan biobank study.

Background: This study investigates the gender-specific genetic influence of the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs1111875 on diabetes risk within the Taiwanese population using data from the Taiwan Biobank. Diabetes mellitus, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), is influenced by genetic factors, and the rs1111875 SNP near the hematopoietically expressed homeobox (HHEX) gene has been linked to T2D susceptibility.

Methods: The study included 69,272 participants after excluding those from arsenic-polluted areas and those with incomplete data.

Association between varicose veins and constitution of traditional Chinese medicine plus heart-failure-like symptoms.

Background: Varicose veins are a common issue for employees in jobs that require prolonged standing compared with all other employees. However, its relationship with presentations of traditional Chinese medicine constitution is unknown. This study aimed to investigate their association.

Obstructive sleep apnea and genotype rs6843082 as a risk factor for cerebrovascular accident.

NO previous studies have examined the simultaneous effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, and the SNP rs68430822 on stroke. We aimed to explore whether these elements together, play a role as risk factors for stroke. Data was obtained from the Taiwan Biobank and the National Health Insurance database.