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View article: Frailty and transitions across cardiometabolic disease states: evidence from multistate models in a 16-year Chinese cohort
Frailty and transitions across cardiometabolic disease states: evidence from multistate models in a 16-year Chinese cohort Open
Frailty is a prevalent geriatric syndrome, but its role in cardiometabolic disease (CMD) progression remains unclear. We examined whether frailty predicted CMD transitions. We included 22,754 participants aged 50+ from the Guangzhou Bioban…
View article: Development and multicenter validation of a novel model for selective screening of gestational diabetes mellitus: the Vietnam gestational diabetes mellitus study
Development and multicenter validation of a novel model for selective screening of gestational diabetes mellitus: the Vietnam gestational diabetes mellitus study Open
View article: Smokefree home rules and susceptibility to cigarette and e-cigarette use in adolescents: the mediating role of attitudes
Smokefree home rules and susceptibility to cigarette and e-cigarette use in adolescents: the mediating role of attitudes Open
View article: Chewing gum (sugar free) therapy: my experiences and research questions
Chewing gum (sugar free) therapy: my experiences and research questions Open
View article: 8287355 Assessing the effectiveness of automatically assigning occupational exposure modules in a multi-center hospital-based case-control study in Asia
8287355 Assessing the effectiveness of automatically assigning occupational exposure modules in a multi-center hospital-based case-control study in Asia Open
View article: Effectiveness of family-based behavioral intervention for smoking cessation in low-income households: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness of family-based behavioral intervention for smoking cessation in low-income households: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: External Validation of Lung Cancer Prediction Models Combining Epidemiological Predictors in Chinese Ever and Never Smokers: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
External Validation of Lung Cancer Prediction Models Combining Epidemiological Predictors in Chinese Ever and Never Smokers: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study Open
Objective This study aimed to externally validate existing lung cancer models using data from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (GBCS) and compare their predictive performance for Chinese ever and never smokers. Methods We evaluated the d…
View article: Digital health and physical activity: Insights from advanced lung cancer patients in Hong Kong
Digital health and physical activity: Insights from advanced lung cancer patients in Hong Kong Open
View article: Development and Multicenter Validation of a Novel Model for Selective Screening of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: TheVietnam Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Study
Development and Multicenter Validation of a Novel Model for Selective Screening of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: TheVietnam Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Study Open
Aims Gestational diabetes mellitus is commonly observed in pregnant women and is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes for both mother and child, not only during pregnancy but also in the long term thereafter. The present s…
View article: Association of Perceived Xingfu With Health-Related and Socioeconomic Factors Among Hong Kong Chinese Adults: Cross-Sectional Study Using a Novel Single-Item Tool
Association of Perceived Xingfu With Health-Related and Socioeconomic Factors Among Hong Kong Chinese Adults: Cross-Sectional Study Using a Novel Single-Item Tool Open
Background Xingfu (幸福), a Chinese term, holds meanings that transcend Western concepts of happiness; it is modern and highly valued in China. Despite its centrality to China’s national discourse on xingfu, there are no validated tools for …
View article: A genome-wide association study integrated with single-cell and bulk profiles uncovers susceptibility genes for nasopharyngeal carcinoma involved in tumorigenesis via regulation of T cells
A genome-wide association study integrated with single-cell and bulk profiles uncovers susceptibility genes for nasopharyngeal carcinoma involved in tumorigenesis via regulation of T cells Open
View article: Workplace second-hand smoke exposure and its association with respiratory symptoms: Findings from cross-sectional surveys 2015–2020
Workplace second-hand smoke exposure and its association with respiratory symptoms: Findings from cross-sectional surveys 2015–2020 Open
Eight to thirteen years after banning smoking at all indoor workplaces, SHS exposure at workplaces was prevalent in outdoor occupations. Exposure to SHS at workplaces was associated with self-reported respiratory symptoms in never and ex-s…
View article: Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice
Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice Open
Introduction Ambient temperature significantly influences physiological and metabolic processes in rodents, affecting obesity and related disorders. Mice housed below thermoneutral temperatures exhibit increased energy expenditure and symp…
View article: Systematic analysis of associations between obesity and memory decline
Systematic analysis of associations between obesity and memory decline Open
Despite the development of numerous obesity indicators, the optimal measure associated with memory remains to be elucidated. We examined and compared these associations whilst also exploring potential interactions with education. We analys…
View article: High-touch surfaces with moderate contamination levels as key nodes in microbial dissemination
High-touch surfaces with moderate contamination levels as key nodes in microbial dissemination Open
Hand-touching of contaminated surfaces is an established mode of infection transmission. However, the role of touch-mediated pathogen spread remains debatable, as frequently touched surfaces may exhibit low pathogen loads. To inform diseas…
View article: Prognostic models for lung cancer in smokers and nonsmokers: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Prognostic models for lung cancer in smokers and nonsmokers: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and while low-dose computed tomography screening may reduce mortality, emerging prognostic models show superior discriminative efficacy compared to age- and smoking h…
View article: Chest x‐ray aortic size and risk of death and cardiovascular disease in older Chinese: Guangzhou biobank cohort study
Chest x‐ray aortic size and risk of death and cardiovascular disease in older Chinese: Guangzhou biobank cohort study Open
Background Chest radiograph can independently predict adverse outcomes in outpatients. We examined the associations of aortic knob width (AKW), ascending aortic length (AAL), and ascending aortic width (AAW) from chest x‐ray with death and…
View article: Association between sarcopenic obesity, obesity, sarcopenia and quality of life in middle-aged and older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Association between sarcopenic obesity, obesity, sarcopenia and quality of life in middle-aged and older Chinese: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study Open
Purpose Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is increasing globally, especially in aging populations. This study aims to analyze whether SO is more strongly associated with poorer quality of life (QoL) than obesity or sarcopenia alone. Methods SO was d…
View article: The mediating roles of anthropo-metabolic biomarkers on the association between beverage consumption and breast cancer risk
The mediating roles of anthropo-metabolic biomarkers on the association between beverage consumption and breast cancer risk Open
Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy in women, yet the role of beverage consumption in BC risk remains unclear. Additionally, the contribution of anthropo-metabolic biomarkers as mediators is unknown, limiting the de…
View article: Associations of Home-Based Individual and Family Exercise with Personal and Family Well-Being Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Survey in Hong Kong
Associations of Home-Based Individual and Family Exercise with Personal and Family Well-Being Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Survey in Hong Kong Open
Exercise benefits individuals, but research about exercising with family members (EFM) and personal and family well-being is scarce. We investigated the associations of home-based individual exercise (IE) and EFM with personal and family w…
View article: Editorial: Prevalence of Suspected Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Liver Disease in Adolescents in the United States Using Updated Diagnostic Criteria—Authors' Reply
Editorial: Prevalence of Suspected Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Liver Disease in Adolescents in the United States Using Updated Diagnostic Criteria—Authors' Reply Open
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Pregnant Women Seeking Care at The Center for Disease Control in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Pregnant Women Seeking Care at The Center for Disease Control in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam Open
Background: Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a significant public health issue among pregnant women, contributing to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite national iron supplementation programs, anemia persists as a prevalent…
View article: Telephone Counseling and Messaging Guided by Mobile Profiling of Tobacco Users for Smoking Cessation
Telephone Counseling and Messaging Guided by Mobile Profiling of Tobacco Users for Smoking Cessation Open
Importance Evidence-based pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapy could increase tobacco abstinence but are underused and require further investigation. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel mobile health (mHealth) profiling vi…
View article: Trajectories of lipid profile with cognitive function: 12-year follow-up of Guangzhou Biobank cohort study
Trajectories of lipid profile with cognitive function: 12-year follow-up of Guangzhou Biobank cohort study Open
Studies on the trajectories of lipid profile with cognitive decline are scarce and inconsistent. We examined this association and explored potential effect modification. Lipid profiles including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)…
View article: Real-World Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Sampling in Chinese Women of a Sex-Specific Smoking Cessation Program in Hong Kong, China
Real-World Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Sampling in Chinese Women of a Sex-Specific Smoking Cessation Program in Hong Kong, China Open
Introduction Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling has been shown effective in increasing smoking abstinence by trials, but the real-world effectiveness in women is unknown. We examined the effectiveness of 1-week NRT sampling combin…
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of Suspected Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Adolescents in the United States
Prevalence and Predictors of Suspected Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Adolescents in the United States Open
Background Nomenclature for steatotic liver disease has been updated to include metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which requires the presence of hepatic steatosis and at least one cardiometabolic risk factor…
View article: Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease in a Chinese population
Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease in a Chinese population Open
Interstitial lung disease was prevalent among SSc patients in this cohort and the majority exhibited disease progression. Comprehensive clinical assessment, supported by investigations such as CRP level measurement, is essential to identif…
View article: Determinants of enduring major depressive episodes in the youth population of Hong Kong: The roles of comorbid psychopathology and stressful life events
Determinants of enduring major depressive episodes in the youth population of Hong Kong: The roles of comorbid psychopathology and stressful life events Open
Background Major depressive episodes (MDEs) are highly recurrent in clinical samples. However, the course of MDEs and predictors of their endurance are unclear in the general youth population. Methods We investigated prospective factors as…
View article: A brief alcohol intervention during smoking cessation treatment in daily cigarette smokers: A pilot randomized controlled trial
A brief alcohol intervention during smoking cessation treatment in daily cigarette smokers: A pilot randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Exploring patterns of online sexual experiences and associated factors in 7,901 high school students in Hong Kong: A latent class analysis
Exploring patterns of online sexual experiences and associated factors in 7,901 high school students in Hong Kong: A latent class analysis Open
Online sexual experiences in adolescents are increasing but the patterns of use and associated factors remain unclear. This study investigated the latent heterogeneity of online sexual experiences in a large sample of 7901 adolescents (436…