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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titlePrevalence of Low Back Pain and its Risk Factors among School TeachersNurul Izzah Abdul Samad, Haslinda Abdullah, Saidi Moin et al.Problem statement: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain and the associated risk factors among primary school teachers in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Approach: A cross sectional study was conducted in nine primary schools in the Klang Valley. The schools were selected randomly from a list obtained from the Ministry of Education. Two … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 31 May 2010 · 13,228 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleStatistical Analysis of the Risk Factors of the Major Epidemic Disease Among Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis (STMA)A. J. Turkson, X. J. WangProblem statement: This study focused on statistical analysis of risk factors of the major disease among residents of STMA. The objectives of the study were to find the predominant diseases affecting residents in the catchments area. The study was also meant to identify risk factors associated with the incidence of the predominant disease. Approach: Purposive sampling technique was used to … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 7,521 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleCoronary Heart Disease (CHD) Risk Factors and Metabolic Syndrome in HIV-Positive Drug Users in MiamiMarianna K Baum, Carlin Rafie, Shenghan Lai et al.The frequency of coronary heart disease (CHD) is increasing among HIV seropositive persons. This phenomenon may be related to HIV disease itself, the use of antiretroviral medications and increased length of survival, or the synergism of these factors. In this study we have calculated the 10-year CHD risk estimate and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a cohort of 118 … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2006 · 6,989 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleHepatitis B and C Positivity in Various Categories of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Seropositive Individuals in a Regional STD Centre-an Eight-Year Evaluation of Trends and Risk FactorsSumathi Muralidhar, Manju Bala, Rakesh Kumar Jain et al.Problem statement: Among the various infections whose incidence has increased since the advent of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C stand out clearly. This is so because the routes of transmission of these infections are essentially the same as those of HIV/AIDS, making co-infections a common occurrence. The risk of infection for Hepatitis B and C is several times more than … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 6,925 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleAssessment of Predicting Risk Factors for Cesarean Complication Development in Tikrit City HospitalsNabila K. Yaaqoub, Enas M. Yassen, Ruqiya S. TawfeekProblem statement: A cesarean birth happens through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus In November of 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) reported the national cesarean birth rate was the highest ever at 29.1%, which is over a quarter of all deliveries. This means that over 1 in 4 women will experience a cesarean delivery. … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,757 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of the Factors used by Farmers to Manage Risk. A Case Study on Italian FarmsAntonella Pontrandolfi, Fabian Capitanio, Felice Adinolfi, Barry GoodwinThe study analyses the strategies Italian farmers use to cope with the risks that face their production. We develop cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses as well as analyses of correlation that underline the main differences between the way farms adapt their structure and management towards risk. The expected output is an analysis of farms’ approach to risk management in relation to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 26 Apr 2016 · 7,633 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsIntracranial Atherosclerotic Disease: Treatment Potential and Diagnostic OpportunitiesAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Victoria Alexandrovna Khotina, Anton Yuvenalievich Postnov et al.Atherosclerosis, characterized by the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques within large arteries, substantially increases the risk of cardiovascular events, including ischemic stroke. Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) represents a particularly significant clinical threat given its strong association with ischemic stroke across multiple intracranial arterial territories. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of intracranial atherosclerosis. Special attention … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 5 May 2026 · 1,093 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsSigns of Predisposition to Atherosclerosis in Fetal DevelopmentAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Igor Alexandrovich Sobenin, Elizaveta M. Pleshko et al.Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) remains a significant global health concern, contributing to a substantial number of deaths worldwide. The etiology of this condition is multifaceted, influenced by a plethora of genetic and environmental determinants. Notably, certain risk factors and predictive markers associated with ASCVD may already present or emerge during the prenatal or neonatal period. Early recognition of these markers … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 15 Feb 2026 · 1,302 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCharacteristics and Incidence of Candidemia in Hospitalized Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) PatientsNaana A Boachie, Jackie P. Johnston, Simi A. Philip et al.Management of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) with high-dose corticosteroids and interleukin-2 inhibitors has potential benefits, but is associated with immunosuppression and risk of secondary infections. This single-center, retrospective, cohort study evaluated the incidence of candidemia and associated risk factors in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Twenty-three patients developed candidemia and were matched to 77 non-candidemic COVID-19 controls. The primary outcome was incidence of … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 18 Jan 2022 · 7,598 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPrevalence Study of Injuries Caused by HumanPapillomavirus (HPV) in the Cascavel PopulationGiulia Rechia Vasconcellos da Rosa, Talita Rechia Vasconcellos da RosaTo determine the prevalence of human Papillomavirus (HPV)infection in the population of Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, correlating the risk factors with the infection and seeking to identify the general situation of the disease in the city. Records of patients from the Specialized Center for Infectious-Parasitic Diseases (CEDIP, Cascavel) were analyzed between 2010-2014 and clinical files of patients affected by some manifestation … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 30 Mar 2019 · 7,804 accessesView PDFCite