Chronic Pain and Obesity in Community-Dwelling Adults: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Background: Chronic pain and obesity, together with their corresponding characteristics, are concerning health issues with high socioeconomic burden. The objective of this study is to ascertain the prevalence of chronic pain among individuals residing in the community and examine its association with obesity.

Methods: The present study employed a cross-sectional design and analyzed data from three cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Application of clinical and CT imaging features in the evaluation of disease progression in patients with COVID-19.

Background: The Corona Virus Disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic has strained healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating the early prediction of patients requiring critical care. This study aimed to analyze the laboratory examination indicators, CT features, and prognostic risk factors in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 90 COVID-19 patients at the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University between December 17, 2022, and March 17, 2023.