AIMC Topic: Cross-Sectional Studies

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Exploring the link between the ZJU index and sarcopenia in adults aged 20-59 using NHANES and machine learning.

Scientific reports
Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and function, is a growing public health concern. The ZJU index, a novel metabolic marker, integrates lipid metabolism and glucose regulation parameters. While its association with metaboli...

Associations between weight gain, integrase inhibitors antiretroviral agents, and gut microbiome in people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study.

Scientific reports
Dolutegravir and bictegravir are second-generation HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) that were previously associated with abnormal weight gain. This monocentric cross-sectional study investigates associations between weight gain durin...

Investigating psychotherapists' attitudes towards artificial intelligence in psychotherapy.

BMC psychology
BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders, compounded by a global shortage of psychotherapists, highlights the need for innovative solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) applications. These tech...

Physiological serum uric acid concentrations correlate with arterial stiffness in a sex-dependent manner.

BMC medicine
BACKGROUND: In humans, uric acid is a product of purine metabolism that impacts the vascular system. In addition to effects on arterial vascular tone, associations between serum uric acid concentrations-even in the physiological range-and arterial hy...

Comparing ChatGPT and validated questionnaires in assessing loneliness and online social support among college students: a cross-sectional study.

Scientific reports
The capability of ChatGPT to understand and generate human-readable text has prompted the investigation of its potential as mental health assessment tools. This study aims to explore the validity of ChatGPT in assessing loneliness and online social s...

Oral and Gut Dysbiosis in Migraine: Oral Microbial Signatures as Biomarkers of Migraine.

Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Emerging evidence suggests that oral health conditions may exacerbate migraine, and saliva is a potential source of biomarkers for migraine. The 3-way interaction of the oral-gut-brain axis has been implicated in several ne...

Artificial Intelligence-Based Detection of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion Within 4.5 Hours on Standard Fundus Photographs.

Journal of the American Heart Association
BACKGROUND: Prompt diagnosis of acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is crucial for therapeutic management and stroke prevention. However, most stroke centers lack onsite ophthalmic expertise before considering fibrinolytic treatment. This s...

Perception, usage, and concerns of artificial intelligence applications among postgraduate dental students: cross-sectional study.

BMC medical education
BACKGROUND: Future dental applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are anticipated to be widely adopted across all dental specialities. However, there are some concerns among many users about the accuracy of the given information. Therefore, this...

Managers' perceptions and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence technology in selected hospital settings.

International journal of medical informatics
BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare systems by improving cost control, clinical decision-making, and chronic disease management. This study assessed healthcare managers' perceptions of AI use in h...

Measurement, Characterization, and Mapping of COVID-19 Misinformation in Spain: Cross-Sectional Study.

JMIR infodemiology
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an unprecedented infodemic characterized by the widespread dissemination of misinformation. Globally, misinformation about COVID-19 has led to polarized beliefs and behaviors, including vaccin...