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...
BMC medical informatics and decision making
Jul 1, 2025
OBJECTIVE: Using 2005-2018 NHANES data, this study examined the association between the visceral fat metabolism score (METS-VF) and heart failure (HF) prevalence in U.S. adults, leveraging machine learning (LightGBM/XGBoost) and SHAP for classficatio...
BACKGROUND: Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are classified as important endocrine disruptors and persistent organic pollutants; nevertheless, there is no comprehensive investigation to evaluate the association between BFRs and hyperuricemia, and t...
BACKGROUND: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 697.5 million people worldwide. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emerging as potential risk factors, but their complex relationships with CKD may be underestimated by traditional lin...
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
Jun 6, 2025
Environmental chemicals are increasingly recognized as important contributors to obesity, yet the number of studies evaluating this relationship remains insufficient. This study aimed to investigate these associations using interpretable machine lear...
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Jun 5, 2025
OBJECTIVE: Emerging evidence suggests dietary components may modulate inflammatory conditions, yet the role of phosphorus in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) remains unclear. This study investigated the association between dietary phosphorus intake ...
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety
Jun 5, 2025
BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia, a condition marked by the decline of skeletal muscle mass and function, is prevalent in the elderly and closely linked to abnormal glucose metabolism, particularly type 2 diabetes. Hyperglycemia can increase the formation of a...
BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia is a clinicopathological condition characterized by a decrease in muscle strength and muscle mass, playing a crucial role in the prognosis of cancer. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the association between sarcopenia ...
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Low muscle mass (LMM) is a critical complication in patients with obesity and diabetes, exacerbating metabolic and cardiovascular risks. Novel obesity indices, such as the body roundness index (BRI), conicity index, and relative ...
Osteoarthritis is a widespread chronic joint disease, becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly among individuals over the age of 45. This condition causes joint pain and dysfunction, significantly disrupting daily life. The objective of this stu...
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