AIMC Topic: Body Mass Index

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Predictors of short-term and long-term incontinence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

The Journal of international medical research Jul 18, 2017
Purpose To determine retrospectively the prognostic factors for urinary incontinence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Methods Altogether, 180 patients with localized prostate cancer underwent RARP (same surgeon). Preoperative ph...
Urinary Incontinence Robotics Prostatic Neoplasms Prostate Serum Albumin Prostatectomy Humans Prognosis Postoperative Complications Time Factors Body Mass Index Age Factors Retrospective Studies Operative Time Risk Factors Recovery of Function Aged Male Middle Aged
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Modeling time-to-event (survival) data using classification tree analysis.

Journal of evaluation in clinical practice Jul 3, 2017
RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES: Time to the occurrence of an event is often studied in health research. Survival analysis differs from other designs in that follow-up times for individuals who do not experience the event by the end of the study (cal...
Humans Machine Learning Computer Simulation Aged Adult Decision Trees Blood Pressure Cholesterol Sex Factors Survival Analysis Proportional Hazards Models Cardiovascular Diseases Middle Aged Time Factors Body Mass Index Age Factors
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Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer: analysis of 71 patients from a single institution.

The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS Jun 1, 2017
BACKGROUND: Despite increasing use of robotic surgery for rectal cancer, few series have been published from the practice of generalizable US surgeons.
Female Aged Colorectal Neoplasms Male Middle Aged United States Humans Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome Rectal Neoplasms Body Mass Index Kaplan-Meier Estimate Follow-Up Studies Proctocolectomy, Restorative Robotics Robotic Surgical Procedures
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Improved image quality with simultaneously reduced radiation exposure: Knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction algorithms for coronary CT angiography in a clinical setting.

Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography Feb 23, 2017
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the potential for radiation dose reduction using knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction (K-IMR) algorithms in combination with ultra-low dose body mass index (BMI)-adapted protocols in coronary ...
Coronary Artery Disease Knowledge Bases Germany Coronary Vessels Radiation Dosage Signal-To-Noise Ratio Middle Aged Body Mass Index Predictive Value of Tests Coronary Angiography Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted Multidetector Computed Tomography Computed Tomography Angiography Radiation Exposure Humans Algorithms Female Reproducibility of Results Aged Male
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Bone Wax Is Effective in Reducing Blood Loss After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

The Journal of arthroplasty Dec 24, 2016
BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with major blood loss and blood transfusion is often required. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bone wax in reducing blood loss and transfusion rates after TKA.
Aged Aged, 80 and over Male Middle Aged Treatment Outcome Body Mass Index Blood Loss, Surgical Blood Transfusion Anticoagulants Postoperative Hemorrhage Hemoglobins Humans Prospective Studies Female Tourniquets Waxes Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee Bone Cements Palmitates Electrocoagulation Hemostasis
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A New Method for Self-Estimation of the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Easily Available Measurements and Neural Fuzzy Evaluation System.

IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics Nov 30, 2016
This paper proposes a neural fuzzy evaluation system (NFES) with significant variables selected from stepwise regression to predict apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) for evaluating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The variables considered are the change statu...
Sensitivity and Specificity Humans Male Retrospective Studies Middle Aged Models, Statistical Female Body Mass Index Regression Analysis Adult Fuzzy Logic Blood Pressure Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Medical Informatics
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What kind of Relationship is Between Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage?

Journal of medical systems Nov 8, 2016
Although body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (B F %) are well known as indicators of nutritional status, there are insuficient data whether the relationship between them is linear or not. There are appropriate linear and quadratic formulas ...
Age Factors Obesity Models, Statistical Adipose Tissue Sex Factors Adult Male Middle Aged Adolescent Body Mass Index Artificial Intelligence Female Aged Aged, 80 and over Young Adult Humans
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Effects of Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension diet on androgens, antioxidant status and body composition in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomised controlled trial.

Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association Nov 7, 2016
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disease in reproductive age women. The present study aimed to determine the effects of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on reproductive hormones, plasma tota...
Body Composition Humans Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Biomarkers Androgens Female Testosterone Androstenedione Young Adult Antioxidants Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Adult Overweight Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Weight Loss Body Mass Index Blood Glucose Obesity Insulin Insulin Resistance
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Serum Testosterone Levels Are Negatively Correlated with International Prostate Symptom Score and Transitional Prostate Volume.

Lower urinary tract symptoms Nov 5, 2016
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the correlation of serum total testosterone levels with International Prostate Symptom Score and prostate volume in aging men.
Prostatic Hyperplasia Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Middle Aged Humans Severity of Illness Index Retrospective Studies Testosterone Aged Body Mass Index Cross-Sectional Studies Organ Size Male
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Vitamin D status, hypertension and body mass index in an urban black community in Mangaung, South Africa.

African journal of primary health care & family medicine Oct 31, 2016
BACKGROUND: A strong relationship exists between hypertension and body weight. Research has linked both higher blood pressure and body weight with lower vitamin D status.
Thinness HIV Infections Urban Population Black People Hypertension Vitamin D Deficiency Humans Overweight Obesity Female Body Mass Index Blood Pressure Adult Vitamin D South Africa Male Body Weight Middle Aged
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