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View article: Risk Factors of Multiple Primary Cancers Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Risk Factors of Multiple Primary Cancers Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors Open
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death globally. While survival improved, CRC patients face the risk of subsequent multiple primary cancers (MPCs). This study aimed to de…
View article: Incidence, Risk and Trends of Multiple Primary Cancers in Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Evidence From the South Australian Cancer Registry
Incidence, Risk and Trends of Multiple Primary Cancers in Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Evidence From the South Australian Cancer Registry Open
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in Australia. With advancements in treatment and an increase in survival rates, CRC survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers (MPCs), prese…
Outcomes of elective repair of large hiatus hernias in the morbidly obese: a cohort study Open
Background Obesity is a risk factor for the development of a large hiatus hernia. Such hernias are often symptomatic and negatively impact quality of life. However, surgeons can be reluctant to operate on obese patients due to concerns of …
View article: Optimal Hospital Volume to Minimize Postoperative Mortality After Esophagectomy for Cancer in Low Population Density Countries: A Binational Study of Australia and New Zealand
Optimal Hospital Volume to Minimize Postoperative Mortality After Esophagectomy for Cancer in Low Population Density Countries: A Binational Study of Australia and New Zealand Open
Background A relationship between hospital volume and postoperative mortality following esophagectomy for cancer has been reported in Europe and USA, leading to centralization of surgery for esophageal cancer in some countries. It is uncle…
View article: Fitting dynamic measles models to subnational case notification data from Ethiopia: Methodological challenges and key considerations
Fitting dynamic measles models to subnational case notification data from Ethiopia: Methodological challenges and key considerations Open
In many settings, ongoing measles transmission is maintained due to pockets of un- or under-vaccinated individuals even if the critical vaccination threshold is reached nationwide. Therefore, assessing the underlying gaps in measles suscep…
View article: Predicting Health-Related Quality of Life Using Social Determinants of Health: A Machine Learning Approach with the All of Us Cohort
Predicting Health-Related Quality of Life Using Social Determinants of Health: A Machine Learning Approach with the All of Us Cohort Open
This study applied machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict health-related quality of life (HRQOL) using comprehensive social determinants of health (SDOH) features. Data from the All of Us dataset, comprising participants with complete…
View article: Impact of Artificial Intelligence to the Future of the Adamawa State Economy
Impact of Artificial Intelligence to the Future of the Adamawa State Economy Open
Apparently, the life of an average Nigerian is characterized by economic hardship which keeps deteriorating at a frightening rate. Against this backdrop, the central aim of this treatise is to examine the popular notion that Digital Econom…
Innovative use of Australian cancer registry data for early detection of the effects of epidemics and other mass disruptions on cancer incidence Open
Data available 2-3 months from diagnosis in the pandemic year indicated changes in cancer detection that were ultimately confirmed by fully-processed cancer registry data about 24 months later. This indicates the potential utility of using…
View article: Greenspace and risk of obesity-related cancer in the UK Biobank cohort: An analysis of private residential gardens and other greenspace types
Greenspace and risk of obesity-related cancer in the UK Biobank cohort: An analysis of private residential gardens and other greenspace types Open
Increased exposure to private residential gardens may lower the risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer, particularly breast and uterine cancer. Future studies might move beyond considering greenspace quantity to explore functi…
Development and validation of an intrinsic capacity score in the UK Biobank study Open
The bifactor structure showed a better fit in all goodness of fit tests. The intrinsic capacity construct has strong structural, construct, and predictive validities and is a promising tool for monitoring aging trajectories.
View article: Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
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View article: Pharmacogenomic Diversity in Psychiatry: Challenges and Opportunities in Africa
Pharmacogenomic Diversity in Psychiatry: Challenges and Opportunities in Africa Open
Pharmacogenomic studies on psychiatric drugs have slowly identified genetic variations that influence drug metabolism and treatment effectiveness in patients with mental illness. However, most of these studies have predominantly centered o…
View article: Development and Validation of an Intrinsic Capacity Score in the UK Biobank Study
Development and Validation of an Intrinsic Capacity Score in the UK Biobank Study Open
Background In 2015, the World Health Organization introduced the concept of intrinsic capacity (IC) to define the individual-level characteristics that enable an older person to be and do the things they value. This study developed an IC s…
View article: Hybrid Inception Architecture with Residual Connection: Fine-tuned Inception-ResNet Deep Learning Model for Lung Inflammation Diagnosis from Chest Radiographs
Hybrid Inception Architecture with Residual Connection: Fine-tuned Inception-ResNet Deep Learning Model for Lung Inflammation Diagnosis from Chest Radiographs Open
Diagnosing lung inflammation, particularly pneumonia, is of paramount importance for effectively treating and managing the disease. Pneumonia is a common respiratory infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi and can indiscriminately …
View article: Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Uncontrolled Diabetes Using the All of Us Research Program Data
Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Uncontrolled Diabetes Using the All of Us Research Program Data Open
There is a paucity of predictive models for uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The present study applied different machine learning algorithms on multiple patient characteristics to predict uncontrolled diabetes. Patients with diabetes above …
Association of Polygenic Score and the involvement of Cholinergic and Glutamatergic Pathways with Lithium Treatment Response in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Open
Lithium is regarded as the first-line treatment for bipolar disorder (BD), a severe and disabling mental disorder that affects about 1% of the population worldwide. Nevertheless, lithium is not consistently effective, with only 30% of pati…
View article: Multifactorial structure of cognitive assessment tests in the UK Biobank: A combined exploratory factor and structural equation modeling analyses
Multifactorial structure of cognitive assessment tests in the UK Biobank: A combined exploratory factor and structural equation modeling analyses Open
Introduction The UK Biobank cognitive assessment data has been a significant resource for researchers looking to investigate predictors and modifiers of cognitive abilities and associated health outcomes in the general population. Given th…
View article: Additional file 4 of Mapping age- and sex-specific HIV prevalence in adults in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2018
Additional file 4 of Mapping age- and sex-specific HIV prevalence in adults in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2018 Open
Additional file 4: Supplemental results.1. README. 2. Prevalence range across districts. 3. Prevalence range between sexes. 4. Prevalence range between ages. 5. Age-specific district ranges.
View article: Lifestyle, genetic risk and incidence of cancer: a prospective cohort study of 13 cancer types
Lifestyle, genetic risk and incidence of cancer: a prospective cohort study of 13 cancer types Open
Background Genetic and lifestyle factors are associated with cancer risk. We investigated the benefits of adhering to lifestyle advice by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) with the risk of 13 types of cancer and whether these associati…
The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis Open
Background Onchocerciasis is a disease caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus , which is transmitted to humans via the bite of several species of black fly, and is responsible for permanent blindness or vision loss, as well as severe…