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EClinicalMedicine
February 2025
College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Background: Asthma is the second leading cause of mortality among chronic respiratory illnesses. This study provided a comprehensive analysis of the burden of asthma.
Methods: Data on asthma were extracted from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021.
Respir Med Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Rheumatology of Lucania - UOSD of Rheumatology, "Madonna delle Grazie" Hospital, Matera, Italy.
Background: Anti-Ku antibodies are autoantibodies directed against the Ku protein complex involved in DNA repair. They are typically associated with overlap syndromes featuring polymyositis and systemic sclerosis. Isolated pulmonary involvement without myositis is exceedingly rare.
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January 2025
Olgun Goktas, Associate Professor, Uludag University Family Health Center, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey.
Objective: To retrospectively identify the factors associated with eye disorders and diseases.
Methods: The retrospective study was carried out in Bursa Uludag University Family Health Center in Turkey between 1-30 September 2023. The data of individuals who were registered with the Family Health Center and whose eye disorders and diseases were known were evaluated retrospectively.
Pak J Med Sci
January 2025
Professor Khalid S. Khan, MSc. Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised studies in humans comparing the outcomes of switching to heated tobacco products (HTPs) versus continuing conventional tobacco smoking by burning.
Methods: We searched the electronic databases which included PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and Google Scholar from inception to May 2023. Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) in humans comparing HTPs with conventional burnt tobacco products were selected.
Background: Lipid Accumulation Product (LAP), which is derived from measurements of waist circumference and triglyceride (TG) levels, serves as a comprehensive indicator of lipid accumulation. Emerging research indicates that lipid accumulation dysfunction might significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Nevertheless, the investigation into the association between LAP and COPD risk is still insufficient, particularly in population-based research.
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