Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2024
Syphilis susceptibility factors atlas: A wide-angled Mendelian randomization study.
The pathogenic mechanisms of syphilis and the host defense mechanisms against syphilis remain poorly understood. Exploration of the susceptibility factors of syphilis may provide crucial clues for unraveling its underlying mechanisms. ⋯ This study identified 18 influencing factors of syphilis susceptibility. These findings offered novel insights for further probing into the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of syphilis and underscored the importance of multifaceted prevention strategies against syphilis.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2024
The association between weight-adjusted-waist index and psoriasis: A cross-sectional study.
This study explored the association between psoriasis and the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI), a newly developed measure of adiposity. The research was conducted among adults in the United States. ⋯ Our study suggested that in US adults, there is a positive association between WWI and psoriasis. It also indicated that WWI showed potential as a valuable index of psoriasis among the general population.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2024
LetterPopularity of Zyn and other nicotine pouch brands among U.S. adolescents, young adults, and adults in 2021.
This study identifies brands of nicotine pouches used in 2021, just before the surge in popularity of Zyn use. ⋯ Even in 2021, Zyn was the most popular brand of nicotine pouches. Findings will help regulate and reduce impact of marketing of Zyn.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2024
Co-occurring conditions during pregnancy and hospitalizations in the first year postpartum among persons with opioid use disorder.
Pregnant persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) face a multitude of comorbid conditions that may increase the risk of adverse drug and health outcomes. This study characterizes typologies of comorbidities among pregnant persons with OUD and assesses the associations of these typologies with hospitalizations in the first year postpartum. ⋯ Findings highlight the need for long-term, multidisciplinary healthcare delivery interventions to address comorbidities and prevent adverse postpartum outcomes.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2024
Patterns and drivers of disparities in pediatric asthma outcomes among medicaid-enrolled children living in subsidized housing in NYC.
There are persistent disparities in pediatric asthma morbidity in the U.S. We linked claims data with information on neighborhood-level risk factors to explore drivers of asthma disparities among Medicaid-enrolled children in New York City subsidized housing. ⋯ We found high asthma burden among children living in subsidized housing. Modifiable place-based characteristics may be important contributors to pediatric asthma disparities.